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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-19more like thismore than 2019-07-19
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Hong Kong: Police more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what (a) training, (b) capacity building and (c) assistance (i) the UK Government and (ii) Scotland Yard provides to the Hong Kong Police Force. more like this
tabling member constituency Orkney and Shetland remove filter
tabling member printed
Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
uin 279392 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-08-09more like thismore than 2019-08-09
answer text <p>In recent years, UK law enforcement agencies have provided training and assistance to the Hong Kong Police Force in a number of areas, including illicit finance and traffic policing. UK law enforcement agencies maintain regular engagement with the Hong Kong Police Force in the course of information exchange and joint investigations of serious and organised crime – as they do with counterparts throughout the world. All cooperation with overseas partners – including those in Hong Kong – is conducted under the Overseas Security and Justice Assistance (OSJA) risk management system, which is used across Government to assess human rights risks.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Derbyshire more like this
answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-08-09T13:47:54.157Zmore like thismore than 2019-08-09T13:47:54.157Z
answering member
4053
label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler more like this
previous answer version
132240
answering member constituency South Derbyshire more like this
answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler more like this
answering member
4053
label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler more like this
tabling member
1442
label Biography information for Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
1138953
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-15more like thismore than 2019-07-15
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading VAT more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether his Department has undertaken a recent assessment of the potential effects on businesses in the UK of leaving the EU VAT area. more like this
tabling member constituency Orkney and Shetland remove filter
tabling member printed
Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
uin 277127 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-18more like thismore than 2019-07-18
answer text <p>Leaving the EU without a negotiated settlement is not the Government’s preferred outcome, but it is essential that the UK is prepared for all possible eventualities on customs, VAT and excise arrangements.</p><p> </p><p>As part of the no deal preparations, HMRC have published guidance and technical notices for businesses and their advisors on customs, excise and VAT, as well as a collection of letters and guides.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC have published a collection of impact assessments on GOV.UK which are available at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/customs-vat-and-excise-regulations-leaving-the-eu-with-no-deal#impact-assessments" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/customs-vat-and-excise-regulations-leaving-the-eu-with-no-deal#impact-assessments</a></p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-18T15:35:21.377Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-18T15:35:21.377Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
1442
label Biography information for Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
1136555
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-03more like thismore than 2019-07-03
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Pupils: Sanitary Products more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 1 July 2019 to Question 269008 on Pupils: Sanitary Protection, what criteria his Department uses to assess the environmental friendliness of those products. more like this
tabling member constituency Orkney and Shetland remove filter
tabling member printed
Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
uin 272791 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-08more like thismore than 2019-07-08
answer text <p>As noted in the answer to question 269008, the Invitation to Tender for the Period Products scheme in England has set out that environmentally friendly sanitary pads should be provided as a minimum and that the provision of further sustainable products is encouraged.</p><p>When determining whether period products are environmentally friendly, consideration will be given to the extent to which the materials used in the products are sustainable, whether the products are biodegradable and whether the products are reusable.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon more like this
answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-08T13:58:00.337Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-08T13:58:00.337Z
answering member
4113
label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi more like this
tabling member
1442
label Biography information for Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
1134636
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-25more like thismore than 2019-06-25
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Pupils: Sanitary Products more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if he will make it his policy for his Department to procure only plastic free period products for schools. more like this
tabling member constituency Orkney and Shetland remove filter
tabling member printed
Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
uin 269008 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-01more like thismore than 2019-07-01
answer text <p>The department is committed to encouraging the use of sustainable products where possible. The Invitation to Tender for the Period Products scheme in England has set out that the provision must include environmentally friendly sanitary pads as a minimum requirement. In addition, bidders are encouraged to provide further sustainable products and consider the environment in packaging, delivery and other ways over and above the products themselves.</p><p>We are committed to keeping this subject under review and we will continue to seek opportunities to encourage the use of sustainable products as the scheme develops, for example through guidance to schools and 16-19 institutions. In addition we will actively monitor product take up through the course of the contract.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon more like this
answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-01T11:34:25.567Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-01T11:34:25.567Z
answering member
4113
label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi more like this
tabling member
1442
label Biography information for Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
1134068
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-24more like thismore than 2019-06-24
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading VJ Day: Anniversaries more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans the Government has made to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day in 2020. more like this
tabling member constituency Orkney and Shetland remove filter
tabling member printed
Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
uin 268438 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-27more like thismore than 2019-06-27
answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 10 June 2019 to Question 259289 to the hon. Member for Bristol West (Thangam Debbonaire).</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East more like this
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-27T13:25:55.517Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-27T13:25:55.517Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
attachment
1
file name Hansard Extract , 10 June 2019 , UIN 259289.docx more like this
title VJ Day: Anniversaries more like this
tabling member
1442
label Biography information for Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
1130741
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-07more like thismore than 2019-06-07
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading National Insurance: Young People more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what reports he has received on young people not receiving their national insurance number on time; and what the reason is for delays in sending out national insurance numbers. more like this
tabling member constituency Orkney and Shetland remove filter
tabling member printed
Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
uin 261487 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-17more like thismore than 2019-06-17
answer text <p>HMRC automatically issues letters to children advising them of their National Insurance number (NINo) as they approach their 16<sup>th</sup> birthday. Following a change in the way in which HMRC identifies these children, there was a delay in the issue of some NINo letters. Individuals with concerns can contact HMRC’s helpline on 0300 200 3500.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-17T14:52:23.013Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-17T14:52:23.013Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
1442
label Biography information for Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
1127631
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-05-20more like thismore than 2019-05-20
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Cycleways and Pedestrian Areas: Horses more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of allowing horses to use pedestrian and cycle paths as shared paths. more like this
tabling member constituency Orkney and Shetland remove filter
tabling member printed
Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
uin 256299 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-23more like thismore than 2019-05-23
answer text <p>Shared use routes are designed to accommodate the movement of pedestrians and cyclists. Signs are prescribed in the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016 to indicate a route shared by horses as well, and it is for local traffic authorities to determine for themselves if this is desirable or practical, taking into account the possible impacts on each road user group.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-05-23T10:42:26.833Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-23T10:42:26.833Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
1442
label Biography information for Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
1126093
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-05-13more like thismore than 2019-05-13
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading NATO: Joint Exercises more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which Minister in her Department authorised UK participation in Exercise Joint Warrior; and what estimate she has made of the cost to the public purse of participation in that exercise. more like this
tabling member constituency Orkney and Shetland remove filter
tabling member printed
Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
uin 253528 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-16more like thismore than 2019-05-16
answer text <p>Joint Warrior is a longstanding exercise, directly supporting force capability and generation, and is a core Defence activity. As such, individual exercises do not require Ministerial approval and are not separately costed.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Milton Keynes North more like this
answering member printed Mark Lancaster more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-05-16T15:17:30.937Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-16T15:17:30.937Z
answering member
1544
label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton more like this
tabling member
1442
label Biography information for Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
1123864
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-30more like thismore than 2019-04-30
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading 5G: Rural Areas more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions he has had with Ofcom on helping to ensure that the next auction of 5G spectrum promotes coverage of rural communities which might sit beyond mobile operators' roll-out plans. more like this
tabling member constituency Orkney and Shetland remove filter
tabling member printed
Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
uin 249242 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-08more like thismore than 2019-05-08
answer text <p>Ministers and officials have regular discussions with Ofcom on a range of subjects.</p><p> </p><p>We welcome the proposals for coverage obligations within Ofcom’s latest consultation on the auction of 700 MHz and 3.6-3.8 GHz spectrum and remain committed to working with Ofcom and the mobile industry to ensure that the manifesto commitment to provide 95% geographic mobile coverage across the UK is met.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Stourbridge more like this
answering member printed Margot James more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-05-08T16:01:19.427Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-08T16:01:19.427Z
answering member
4115
label Biography information for Margot James more like this
tabling member
1442
label Biography information for Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
1110445
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-08more like thismore than 2019-04-08
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Migrant Workers: Health Professions more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that the immigration system enables the movement of highly-skilled individuals into the NHS and those working in cancer research after the UK leaves the EU. more like this
tabling member constituency Orkney and Shetland remove filter
tabling member printed
Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
uin 242048 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-04-12more like thismore than 2019-04-12
answer text <p>In December 2018, the Government set out its proposals in “the UK’s future Skills-based Immigration System” White Paper. The White Paper proposals include a new route for skilled workers which will be open to anyone at RQF level 3 and above, irrespective of where they are applying from. This route will not be capped allowing all of those who meet our requirements to come to the UK.</p><p><br>The White Paper also includes a transitional route for temporary workers which will be open to anyone from qualifying countries, wishing to fill posi-tions at any skill level, for up to 12 months. We do not intend to impose a cap on the number of people wishing to use the route.</p><p><br>The White Paper is the start of a new conversation and we have launched a year-long engagement programme to take the views of a range of stake-holders across the UK, including the health and social care sector.</p><p><br>We are determined to ensure that the future immigration system is efficient and able to respond to users’ needs.</p>
answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North more like this
answering member printed Caroline Nokes more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-04-12T13:45:01.16Zmore like thismore than 2019-04-12T13:45:01.16Z
answering member
4048
label Biography information for Caroline Nokes more like this
tabling member
1442
label Biography information for Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this