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1723286

registered interest
date	24/07/2024
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Social Security Benefits: Children
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many families in Blyth and Ashington constituency are impacted by the two child benefit cap.
tabling member constituency	Blyth and Ashington
tabling member printed	Ian Lavery
uin	1499
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2024 answer text <p>The number of Universal Credit households affected by the policy to provide support to a maximum of 2 children, in Blyth and Ashington in April 2024 was 770.</p><p> </p><p>The equivalent figure for Child Tax Credits is not held by this department as it is administered by HM Revenue &amp; Customs.</p><p> </p><p>Notes:</p><p>1. The new 2024 Parliamentary Constituencies are derived by using postcode lookup data against the claimant address however, this is only available for England and Wales and is not present for all households in this data source.</p><p> </p><p>2. 2024 Parliamentary Constituencies are approximate and therefore figures may not match exactly with the previous 2019 Parliamentary Constituencies they correspond to.</p> answering member constituency East Ham answering member printed Sir Stephen Timms question first answered 26/07/2024 10:28:24 answering member 163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms
tabling member	4139 label Biography information for Ian Lavery

1722792

registered interest
date	23/07/2024
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Farmers: Finance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department plans to take to provide financial assistance to farmers in debt.
tabling member constituency	North Shropshire
tabling member printed	Helen Morgan
uin	1374
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2024 answer text <p>The recent ‘Balance Sheet Analysis’ publication highlights that average liquidity in the sector has been consistently improving over the latest five years of data and reached a 10-year high in the latest year of data (2022/23). This suggests that levels of debt in the farming sector are lower than average.</p><p> </p><p>To confirm, we will deliver a resilient and healthy food system, with a new deal for farmers that works for farmers, food security and nature.</p><p> </p><p>The only way to do this effectively is to listen to farmers and others with a stake in our food system, countryside and nature. We are doing this and assessing data and information about what is working and what is not before setting out detailed plans. We will confirm plans for further optimisation and rollout of farming grants and schemes shortly.</p> answering member constituency Cambridge answering member printed Daniel Zeichner question first answered 26/07/2024 08:04:01 answering member 4382 label Biography information for Daniel Zeichner
tabling member	4934 label Biography information for Helen Morgan

1722793

registered interest
date	23/07/2024
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Dairy Products: Labelling
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department has made an assessment of the impact of changes to labelling costs on dairy businesses after 1 October 2024.
tabling member constituency	North Shropshire
tabling member printed	Helen Morgan
uin	1375
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2024 answer text <p>This government has considered the impact of changes to labelling costs across a range of sectors. The Government is committed to implementing the Windsor Framework in good faith, including commitments on the use of 'Not for EU labels', as well as taking all steps necessary to protect the UK internal market.</p> answering member constituency Cambridge answering member printed Daniel Zeichner question first answered 26/07/2024 07:59:16 answering member 4382 label Biography information for Daniel Zeichner
tabling member	4934 label Biography information for Helen Morgan

1722802

registered interest
date	23/07/2024
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Covid-19 Inquiry
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Prime Minister's Written Statement of 18 July 2024 on the UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 1 Report, HCWS11, whether the Prime Minister's personal commitment to each and every family who lost loved ones includes those who lost loved ones as a result of a Covid-19 vaccine.
tabling member constituency	Christchurch
tabling member printed	Sir Christopher Chope
uin	1179
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer // answer text <p>The Department of Health and Social Care has indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.</p> answering member constituency Gorton and Denton answering member printed Andrew Gwynne question first answered // answering member 1506 label Biography information for Andrew Gwynne
tabling member	242 label Biography information for Sir Christopher Chope

1722821

registered interest
date	23/07/2024
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Community Ownership Fund
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to continue the Community Ownership Fund with the same terms of reference.
tabling member constituency	North Dorset
tabling member printed	Simon Hoare
uin	1308
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2024 answer text <p>This Government is committed to empowering communities with a strong new ‘right to buy’ beloved community assets, such as empty shops, pubs and community spaces.</p><p>We will confirm plans on the Community Ownership Fund in due course.</p> answering member constituency Nottingham North and Kimberley answering member printed Alex Norris question first answered 26/07/2024 15:32:54 answering member 4641 label Biography information for Alex Norris
tabling member	4494 label Biography information for Simon Hoare

1722822

registered interest
date	23/07/2024
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Cystic Fibrosis: Medical Treatments
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to ensure the supply of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapies for people with cystic fibrosis.
tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
uin	1189
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2024 answer text <p>The Department has been working with suppliers to address current supply issues with pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT), including Creon, used in the treatment of cystic fibrosis and certain cancers, including pancreatic cancer. The supply issues are impacting countries throughout Europe, and have been caused by the limited availability of raw ingredients and manufacturing capacity constraints in producing the volumes needed to meet demand. The Department is continuing to work with all suppliers of PERT to help resolve the supply issues in the short and longer term. This includes asking that they expedite deliveries, source stock from other markets, and increase production.</p><p>We have issued comprehensive guidance to healthcare professionals about these supply issues, which provides advice on how to manage patients whilst there is disruption to supply. This guidance is being kept under review, and updates will be made as necessary. Serious Shortage Protocols are in place for Creon 10,000 and 25,000 capsules to limit prescriptions to one months’ supply, to allow demand management.</p><p>We understand how frustrating and distressing medicine supply issues can be. While we can’t always prevent supply issues from occurring, the Department has a range of well-established processes and tools to manage them when they arise, and to help mitigate risks to patients.</p> answering member constituency Bristol South answering member printed Karin Smyth question first answered 26/07/2024 08:59:36 answering member 4444 label Biography information for Karin Smyth
tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1722824

registered interest
date	23/07/2024
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Senior Civil Servants: Recruitment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the Government's policy was on external by default for recruitment to senior civil service roles by (a) department and (b) organisation on (i) 30 May 2024 and (ii) 23 July 2024.
tabling member constituency	North East Cambridgeshire
tabling member printed	Steve Barclay
uin	1260
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2024 answer text <p>The Civil Service advertises all SCS vacancies on the principle of External by Default.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>External by Default means that vacancies will be open to external candidates outside the Civil Service, as well as existing civil servants, unless an exception applies. Use of exemptions for any post must be approved by the Departmental Minister or Permanent Secretary in Non-Ministerial Departments.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>This policy applies to all Ministerial departments, Non-Ministerial departments, Executive Agencies and Crown Non-Departmental Public Bodies.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>This policy was applicable on 30 May 2024 and 23 July 2024.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>On the 30 May 2024, in accordance with the General Election Guidance 2024, any appointments that required approval by the Prime Minister, and other Civil Service and public appointments likely to prove sensitive (including those where Ministers have delegated decisions to officials or other authorities) were frozen until after the election, except in exceptional circumstances (General Election Guidance, Section H, para 1-4).</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Where an appointment was required to be made, because the role was urgent or critical, and including where necessary sensitive SCS positions, the role could be filled on a temporary basis by exception. The principle of external by default for all SCS recruitment was maintained during the pre-election period. Any temporary appointments were subject to approval via the exemption process (Civil Service Recruitment Framework 2022). During the pre-election period, approval for urgent exemptions to external by default could be made by Permanent Secretaries where Ministerial availability was limited.</p><p>Responsibility for adhering to pre-election guidance in relation to recruitment sat with the hiring department.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Queen's Park and Maida Vale answering member printed Georgia Gould question first answered 26/07/2024 13:56:39 answering member 5305
tabling member	4095 label Biography information for Steve Barclay

1722826

registered interest
date	23/07/2024
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Food: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the compatability of mandating a minimum quota of domestic products in public procurement contracts for food with Britain's membership of the World Trade Organisation.
tabling member constituency	North East Cambridgeshire
tabling member printed	Steve Barclay
uin	1262
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2024 answer text <p>The Government has ambition to source half of all food served in public sector settings from local producers or that has been produced by growers certified to higher environmental standards, where possible. We want to use the purchasing power of the public sector food supply chain to lead the way, setting the tone in delivering our wider ambitions on sustainability, animal welfare, economic growth, nutrition and health.</p><p> </p><p>We are exploring innovative ways of achieving this policy aim that will help develop and support local economies and be compatible with our obligations under the World Trade Organisation Government Procurement Agreement and domestic procurement rules.</p> answering member constituency Cambridge answering member printed Daniel Zeichner question first answered 26/07/2024 15:00:32 answering member 4382 label Biography information for Daniel Zeichner
tabling member	4095 label Biography information for Steve Barclay

1722828

registered interest
date	23/07/2024
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Israel: UNRWA
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he plans to have discussions with his Israeli counterpart on reports of (a) torture and (b) other ill-treatment of staff members of UNRWA; and whether he plans to review how information received from Israel is used in the future.
tabling member constituency	Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
tabling member printed	Brendan O'Hara
uin	1281
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2024 answer text <p>The Government is committed to upholding our international obligations and has raised these with Israeli counterparts. The Foreign Secretary discussed International Humanitarian Law compliance in Gaza with Prime Minister Netanyahu directly during his visit to Israel on 14 July. The protection of civilians is a vital part of this.</p> answering member constituency Lincoln answering member printed Mr Hamish Falconer question first answered 26/07/2024 11:19:39 answering member 5148
tabling member	4371 label Biography information for Brendan O'Hara

1722832

registered interest
date	23/07/2024
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Hospices: Finance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how much grant funding each Integrated Care Board in England is providing for hospice funding for (a) children's and (b) other hospices over the 2024-25 financial year.
tabling member constituency	Christchurch
tabling member printed	Sir Christopher Chope
uin	1180
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer // answer text <p>The Department of Health and Social Care has indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.</p> answering member constituency Aberafan Maesteg answering member printed Stephen Kinnock question first answered // answering member 4359 label Biography information for Stephen Kinnock
tabling member	242 label Biography information for Sir Christopher Chope