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1007781

	registered interest
	date	15/11/2018
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Conversion Therapy
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what the proposed timetable is for bringing forward legislative proposals to ban gay conversion therapy.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	191936
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/11/2018 answer text <p>Conversion therapy is wrong. We are determined to bring an end to this abhorrent practice and, as we said in the LGBT Action Plan, we are considering all legislative and non-legislative options to do this.</p><p> </p><p>We recognise this is a complex issue that we need to get right. We want to engage widely, and listen carefully, so that we can develop a range of measures that end these practices for good. We are conducting more detailed research into the experiences of those that have undergone conversion therapy, and will task the LGBT Advisory Panel with looking into this issue as their first priority when they meet for the first time, in the new year.</p><p> </p><p>Ending these practices will take time. It is crucial we get our response right so that we protect people from harm.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 23/11/2018 13:51:55 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1136240

	registered interest
	date	02/07/2019
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Assistance Animals
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, with reference to the Equality Act 2010, what steps the Government is taking to inform businesses and the service sector of the rights of assistance dogs.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	272197
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/10/2019 answer text <p>I refer the Hon.Member for Rotherham to the answer I gave her today, UIN: 290800.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 01/10/2019 11:59:04 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1136241

	registered interest
	date	02/07/2019
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Assistance Animals
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, if she will make an assessment of the effectiveness of the Equality Act 2010 in relation to assistance dogs.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	272198
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/10/2019 answer text <p>I refer the Hon. Member for Rotherham to the answer I gave her today, UIN: 290801.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 01/10/2019 12:03:41 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1136242

	registered interest
	date	02/07/2019
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Assistance Animals
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, if she will take steps to amend the definition for assistance dog to ensure that it applies to the Equality Act 2010.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	272199
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/07/2019 answer text <p>Section 173(1) of the Equality Act (the Act) already sets out a definition of an assistance dog in relation to those sections of the Act – applicable to taxis and private hire vehicles - which refer to assistance dogs, as follows:</p><p>a dog which has been trained to guide a blind person;</p><p>a dog which has been trained to assist a deaf person;</p><p>a dog which has been trained by a prescribed charity to assist a disabled person who has a disability that consists of epilepsy or otherwise affects the person's mobility, manual dexterity, physical co-ordination or ability to lift, carry or otherwise move everyday objects;</p><p>a dog of a prescribed category which has been trained to assist a disabled person who has a disability (other than one falling within paragraph (c)) of a prescribed kind;</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 23/07/2019 14:56:24 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1136517

	registered interest
	date	03/07/2019
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Assistance Animals
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, if she will make an assessment of the implications for her Department's policies of the recommendations in the report by the charity Guide Dogs entitled, Access denied: a report into the frequency and impact of access refusals on assistance dog owners in 2019, on the establishment of an equality ombudsman.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	272844
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/07/2019 answer text <p>The Equality Act 2010 places a duty on businesses and service providers to make reasonable adjustments to improve disabled people’s access to goods and services so they are not placed at a substantial disadvantage compared to non-disabled people. This reasonable adjustment duty is an anticipatory duty therefore those who provide goods, facilities and services to members of the public are expected to anticipate the reasonable adjustments that disabled customers may require, including auxiliary aids.</p><p> </p><p>The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is the public body responsible for enforcing the Equality Act. In 2017, the EHRC published two pieces of guidance - a guide to help businesses understand what they can do to meet their legal duties to assistance dog owners, and a guide to help tourism businesses welcome people with access requirements. The EHRC also supports disabled individuals who have experienced discrimination to take their cases to court. The EHRC has delivered a Legal Support Project to increase access to justice for people experiencing disability discrimination. In 2017/18 it offered disabled groups £189,000 for legal assistance across 94 cases in areas including employment, education and public services. The EHRC is also increasing its legal capacity to advise on discrimination cases.&quot;</p><p> </p><p>In the Government’s view, an equalities ombudsman as recommended by the Guide Dogs report would not usefully add to the EHRC’s functions.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 23/07/2019 14:57:02 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1145817

	registered interest
	date	25/09/2019
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Service Industries: Assistance Animals
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, with reference to the Equality Act 2010, what steps the Government is taking to inform businesses and the service sector of the rights of assistance dogs.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	290800
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/10/2019 answer text <p>The Equality Act 2010 places a duty on businesses and other service providers to make reasonable adjustments to improve disabled people’s access to goods and services so they are not placed at a substantial disadvantage compared to non-disabled people.</p><p>The Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) statutory code of practice for services sets out examples of making reasonable adjustments for assistance dogs and in 2017, the EHRC published their updated guide for all businesses on assistance dogs. The guidance was produced in order to help businesses understand what they can do to comply with their legal duties under the Equality Act.</p><p>The Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS), the equalities and human rights helpline, receives about 35,000 customer contacts a year, more than 60% of which concern disability issues. The EASS intervenes directly with or assists the complainant to take the problem up with the relevant service provider in many cases, including those involving assistance dogs.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 01/10/2019 11:55:47 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1145818

	registered interest
	date	25/09/2019
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Assistance Animals
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, if she will make an assessment of the effectiveness of the Equality Act 2010 in relation to assistance dogs.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	290801
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/10/2019 answer text <p>The Equality Act 2010 places a duty on employers and service providers to make reasonable adjustments to improve disabled people’s access to goods and services so they are not placed at a substantial disadvantage compared to non-disabled people. In the case of service providers this reasonable adjustment duty is an anticipatory duty therefore those who provide goods, facilities and services to members of the public are expected to anticipate the reasonable adjustments that disabled customers may require, including auxiliary aids.</p><p>In recent years, case law has strengthened the equalities law for people with assistance dogs. There have been a number of significant cases brought under the Equality Act involving assistance dogs, which have been successfully litigated, for example, <em>Bloch v Kassim</em> (assistance dogs in taxis); <em>Clutton and Williams v Pen</em>-<em>y</em>-<em>Bryn Group (assistance dogs in restaurants); and McCafferty v Miah (assistance dogs in shops).</em></p><p>The Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS), the equalities and human rights helpline, receives about 35,000 customer contacts a year, more than 60% of which concern disability issues. The EASS intervenes directly with or assists the complainant to take the problem up with the relevant service provider in many cases, including those involving assistance dogs.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 01/10/2019 12:01:55 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1231885

	registered interest
	date	07/09/2020
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Period Poverty
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what progress the Government's period poverty taskforce has made in its objectives since (a) that taskforce was established and (b) the start of the Parliamentary session.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	86064
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2020 answer text <p>The Period Poverty Taskforce has begun a programme of work to tackle stigma and shame surrounding menstruation; established research priorities to improve the evidence surrounding period poverty and menstrual stigma in the UK and has begun to identify access barriers and the groups that are most affected by them. In addition to this, The Department for Education launched a new scheme which makes free period products available in state-funded primary schools, secondary schools and colleges in England, to ensure that menstruation does not present a barrier to young people’s learning.</p><p>The work of the Taskforce was paused on 20 March 2020 in light of COVID-19 to allow the GEO secretariat to be redeployed to respond to the pandemic, and to ensure that we were not asking businesses to volunteer resources at this difficult time. Further announcements on the plans and the work of the Taskforce will be made in due course.</p> answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Kemi Badenoch grouped question UIN 86065 86753 question first answered 11/09/2020 08:18:33 answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1231886

	registered interest
	date	07/09/2020
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Period Poverty
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps her Department is taking to continue the work of the Period Poverty Taskforce; and when future plans for that taskforce are planned to be announced.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	86065
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2020 answer text <p>The Period Poverty Taskforce has begun a programme of work to tackle stigma and shame surrounding menstruation; established research priorities to improve the evidence surrounding period poverty and menstrual stigma in the UK and has begun to identify access barriers and the groups that are most affected by them. In addition to this, The Department for Education launched a new scheme which makes free period products available in state-funded primary schools, secondary schools and colleges in England, to ensure that menstruation does not present a barrier to young people’s learning.</p><p>The work of the Taskforce was paused on 20 March 2020 in light of COVID-19 to allow the GEO secretariat to be redeployed to respond to the pandemic, and to ensure that we were not asking businesses to volunteer resources at this difficult time. Further announcements on the plans and the work of the Taskforce will be made in due course.</p> answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Kemi Badenoch grouped question UIN 86064 86753 question first answered 11/09/2020 08:18:33 answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1241263

	registered interest
	date	07/10/2020
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Equality: Politics and Government
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what the Government's policy is on enacting section 106 of the Equality Act 2010.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	100408
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/10/2020 answer text <p>The Government continues to keep section 106 of the Equality Act 2010 under review but is of the view that political parties should lead the way in improving diverse electoral representation through their selection of candidates.</p> answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Kemi Badenoch grouped question UIN 102118 question first answered 22/10/2020 10:11:50 answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

652395

	registered interest
	date	05/12/2016
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Equal Pay
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made of the implications of the analysis by the Office for National Statistics of time use data, published on 10 November 2016, on the Government's work to tackle the gender pay gap; and if she will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	56053
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/12/2016 answer text <p>I have considered the analysis undertaken by the Office for National Statistics. The report demonstrates that women carry out an overall average of 60% more unpaid work than men. On average men do 16 hours per week of such unpaid work, which includes adult care and child care, laundry and cleaning, to the 26 hours of unpaid work done by women per week.</p><p> </p><p>This has relevance to our efforts to close the gender pay gap as this may be one of the factors that affects the number of hours that women work which in turn affects the gender pay gap. I am pleased to confirm that the draft regulations, requiring large employers to publish details of their gender pay gap, were laid in the house on Tuesday.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 13/12/2016 16:39:30 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

679795

	registered interest
	date	27/01/2017
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Intimate Image Abuse
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what her policy is on continuing direct grant funding from her Department to support the revenge porn helpline.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	62006
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/02/2017 answer text <p>The Revenge Porn Helpline has received over 5000 calls relating to over 1200 individual cases since it opened in 2015. The Government Equalities Office has funded the first two years of the service and provided just under £180,000 over this period. Future funding decisions will be announced later in the year.</p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 02/02/2017 14:51:49 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

686236

	registered interest
	date	07/02/2017
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Equal Pay: Public Sector
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether she plans to extend the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations to the public sector.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	63488
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/02/2017 answer text <p>On 18 January we laid regulations which will require specified public sector employers, with at least 250 employees, to report on the gender pay differences of their employees. The provisions in the Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2017 have largely been replicated in the Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties and Public Authorities) Regulations 2017. The legislation can be found at: <a href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2017/9780111153277/contents" target="_blank">http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2017/9780111153277/contents</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Subject to Parliamentary approval, these regulations will come into force in March 2017 and the specified public bodies will need to publish their first set of gender pay gap data before 30 March 2018. Both sets of regulations will require the same gender pay gap calculations and use the same methodology for calculating the data.</p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 14/02/2017 13:46:57 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

686238

	registered interest
	date	07/02/2017
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Equality and Human Rights Commission
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, pursuant to the Answer of 20 December 2016 to Question 57766, when she plans to confirm the budget for the Equality and Human Rights Commission for (a) 2017-18, (b) 2018-19 and (c) 2019-20.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	63440
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/02/2017 answer text <p>I hope to be in a position to confirm budgets for these years shortly.</p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 14/02/2017 13:45:44 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

686239

	registered interest
	date	07/02/2017
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Intimate Image Abuse
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, pursuant to the Answer of 2 February 2017 to Question 62006, when in 2017 she plans to make an announcement on funding arrangements for the revenge porn helpline.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	63444
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/02/2017 answer text <p>The Government is committed to supporting victims of revenge pornography. The Government Equalities Office has funded the establishment of the service and any funding decisions will be made later in the year.</p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 14/02/2017 10:07:25 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

758856

	registered interest
	date	07/09/2017
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Abortion: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps the Government is taking to further support women from Northern Ireland accessing abortion care in England with regard to travel and accommodation costs.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	9470
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/09/2017 answer text <p>On 29 June, the government made clear that we would be providing abortions in England without charge for residents of Northern Ireland.</p><p>Since that date, women from Northern Ireland have not been charged for abortions provided. We are working with service providers to agree a mechanism to deliver the service for women from Northern Ireland that replicates as closely as possible the service that residents of England receive. This includes assessing the scope for paying necessary travel and accommodation costs.</p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton question first answered 15/09/2017 11:54:09 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

758857

	registered interest
	date	07/09/2017
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Abortion: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what changes the Government plans to the funding of the Government Equalities Office to support its work in helping women from Northern Ireland access abortion care in England.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	9469
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/09/2017 answer text <p>On 29 June, the government made clear that we would provide abortions in England without charge for residents of Northern Ireland.</p><p>Her Majesty’s Treasury will make the necessary funding available to the Government Equalities Office to facilitate this.</p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton question first answered 15/09/2017 11:55:09 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

856948

	registered interest
	date	07/03/2018
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Legal Profession: Equal Pay
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether the scope of gender pay reporting applies at the level of partner at legal firms who employ over 250 staff.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	131460
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2018 answer text <p>Legal firms with 250 or more employees will be required to publish gender pay gap information by 4th April</p><p>Partners and Limited Liability Partnership members are likely to meet the definition of employees but are not counted for the actual gender pay calculations. This is because their pay is based on profit sharing, which cannot be readily compared with regular pay.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 16/03/2018 12:04:42 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

861182

	registered interest
	date	13/03/2018
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Gender Recognition Act 2004
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, when she plans to publish the consultation on reform of the Gender Recognition Act 2004 announced on 23 July 2017.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	132331
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2018 answer text <p>We are currently considering the content of the consultation on the Gender Recognition Act 2004, and we will be publishing the consultation in due course. The Government recognises that there are a wide range of views on reforming the Act and we are taking time to engage with stakeholders in advance of the consultation to understand these views in more detail. <br>As part of this pre-consultation engagement, we have been meeting with trans community-based organisations and trans lobby groups to understand their viewpoints on the Gender Recognition Act and how it might be reformed. We consider their knowledge and experiences to be very valuable and will continue to engage with them throughout the consultation, once it is published. We have also engaged widely with a range of other organisations including women’s groups, single sex service providers, and faith stakeholders and will continue to do so through the consultation process</p><p>Alongside this work, we are also considering the responses relating to gender identity from our recent national LGBT survey. This evidence base will inform the consultation document, and careful consideration will be given to the possibility of including non-binary within the consultation.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins grouped question UIN 132332 132333 question first answered 16/03/2018 12:09:53 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

861183

	registered interest
	date	13/03/2018
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Gender Recognition Act 2004
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether the public consultation on reform of the Gender Recognition Act 2004 is planned to include a proposal and question on legal recognition for non-binary people.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	132332
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2018 answer text <p>We are currently considering the content of the consultation on the Gender Recognition Act 2004, and we will be publishing the consultation in due course. The Government recognises that there are a wide range of views on reforming the Act and we are taking time to engage with stakeholders in advance of the consultation to understand these views in more detail. <br>As part of this pre-consultation engagement, we have been meeting with trans community-based organisations and trans lobby groups to understand their viewpoints on the Gender Recognition Act and how it might be reformed. We consider their knowledge and experiences to be very valuable and will continue to engage with them throughout the consultation, once it is published. We have also engaged widely with a range of other organisations including women’s groups, single sex service providers, and faith stakeholders and will continue to do so through the consultation process</p><p>Alongside this work, we are also considering the responses relating to gender identity from our recent national LGBT survey. This evidence base will inform the consultation document, and careful consideration will be given to the possibility of including non-binary within the consultation.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins grouped question UIN 132331 132333 question first answered 16/03/2018 12:09:53 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

861184

	registered interest
	date	13/03/2018
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Gender Recognition Act 2004
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether she plans to hold discussions with trans community groups as part of the the Government's public consultation on reform of the Gender Recognition Act 2004.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	132333
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2018 answer text <p>We are currently considering the content of the consultation on the Gender Recognition Act 2004, and we will be publishing the consultation in due course. The Government recognises that there are a wide range of views on reforming the Act and we are taking time to engage with stakeholders in advance of the consultation to understand these views in more detail. <br>As part of this pre-consultation engagement, we have been meeting with trans community-based organisations and trans lobby groups to understand their viewpoints on the Gender Recognition Act and how it might be reformed. We consider their knowledge and experiences to be very valuable and will continue to engage with them throughout the consultation, once it is published. We have also engaged widely with a range of other organisations including women’s groups, single sex service providers, and faith stakeholders and will continue to do so through the consultation process</p><p>Alongside this work, we are also considering the responses relating to gender identity from our recent national LGBT survey. This evidence base will inform the consultation document, and careful consideration will be given to the possibility of including non-binary within the consultation.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins grouped question UIN 132331 132332 question first answered 16/03/2018 12:09:53 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

861185

	registered interest
	date	13/03/2018
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	LGBT+ People: Surveys
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, how many non-binary respondents made submissions to the Government Equalities Office’s nationwide LGBT survey.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	132334
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2018 answer text <p>We received over 100,000 responses to our nationwide LGBT survey. <br>The Government is still in the process of analysing the findings from the survey and will be publishing the results in full in due course.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 16/03/2018 12:07:14 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

886204

	registered interest
	date	18/04/2018
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Commonwealth: LGBT+ People
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what the timetable is for the publication of the guidance on international best practice on sexual orientation and gender identity; and what steps his Department is taking to help ensure this guidance is rolled out throughout commonwealth countries.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	136399
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/05/2018 answer text <p>The International Best Practice Guide to Equality on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, developed by OutRight Action International and commissioned by the Government Equalities Office, was published on 18<sup>th</sup> April 2018.</p><p>The Department has taken a number of steps to ensure the guide is distributed throughout Commonwealth countries. It was distributed at the Commonwealth Summit, which was attended by parliamentarians, diplomats, business leaders, civil society and activists from across the Commonwealth. Events will be held in different regions of the world in order to distribute the guide and facilitate opportunities for discussion and the sharing of best practice. A copy of the guide has also been sent to the House of Commons Library.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 02/05/2018 10:52:08 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

896533

	registered interest
	date	02/05/2018
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what the timetable is for the ratification of the Istanbul Convention.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	140745
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2018 answer text <p>The Government signed the Istanbul Convention to signal the UK’s strong commitment to tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG). As the November 2017 progress report sets out, in most respects the UK already complies with, or goes further than the Convention requires. We have significantly strengthened the legislative framework; introduced new protective tools; and issued a range of guidance and support for frontline professionals.</p><p> </p><p>We have always been clear on our commitment to ratifying the Convention. The Domestic Abuse Bill will be another step towards meeting that commitment by extending extraterritorial jurisdiction over offences required by the Convention which, for England and Wales, is the final legislative step necessary for ratification. We are consulting widely as we develop the proposals for the draft Domestic Abuse Bill, and launched a public consultation on 8 March, International Women’s Day. We are keen to hear from experts, including charities, service providers and legal experts, to understand their views and ensure that the voices of domestic abuse victims and survivors are heard.</p><p> </p><p>As the criminal law and the majority of the areas covered by the Convention are devolved to Scotland and Northern Ireland, the Devolved Administrations are considering what legislative or other changes are necessary for compliance with the Convention in their territories. The Government liaises regularly with the Devolved Administrations on VAWG issues and we will continue working closely with the Scottish Government and Northern Ireland Executive to ensure we are taking a coordinated approach on this agenda.</p><p> </p><p>We are also in ongoing discussions with the voluntary and community sector on these issues, and in line with the requirement of section 2 of the Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence (Ratification of Convention) Act 2017, we will set out a timetable for ratification in due course.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 14/05/2018 16:58:26 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

932196

	registered interest
	date	28/06/2018
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Conversion Therapy
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, pursuant to the Answer of 8 June to Question 148680 on LGBT people: surveys, whether she has carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Memorandum of Understanding in stopping gay conversion therapy.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	158758
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/07/2018 answer text <p>Our National LGBT survey shows that the abhorrent practice of conversion therapy is still alive in our country. The Government is clear that these activities are wrong, and we are not willing to let them continue.</p><p> </p><p>We worked with the main registration and accreditation bodies for psychotherapy and counselling practitioners to develop a Memorandum of Understanding to tackle conversion therapy. This is a voluntary code that is managed and led by the sector.</p><p> </p><p>In our LGBT Action Plan, we committed to further steps to stamp out this bogus treatment. Led by the Government Equalities Office, we will fully consider all legislative and non-legislative options to prohibit promoting, offering or conducting conversion therapy. Our intent is to protect people who are vulnerable to harm or violence, whether that occurs in a medical, commercial or faith-based context.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 03/07/2018 14:19:39 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

993774

	registered interest
	date	23/10/2018
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Gender Recognition
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what plans she has to continue to consult with trans and non-binary people on reform of the Gender Recognition Act 2004.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	182780
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/10/2018 answer text <p>From 3 July to 22 October the GEO received responses from a range of individuals and organisations as part of the public consultation on the Gender Recognition Act 2004. We asked how we might reform the Act to make it less bureaucratic and intrusive to change legal gender and we received many responses from trans and non-binary people.</p><p>The GEO met over 100 organisations in the run up to, and during this public consultation. We are now preparing to analyse the written submissions and evidence collected so far.</p><p>We are aware there are a range of views on reform and that this is a complex issue that we want to get right. That is why we will continue to meet with stakeholders as we develop the Government’s response.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 31/10/2018 16:07:33 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1190283

	registered interest
	date	24/04/2020
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Charities: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he will take to encourage philanthropy and charitable giving to offset the effect of covid-19 on the charity sector.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	39665
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/04/2020 answer text <p>The Government promised to match whatever the public donated to the BBC Big Night In fundraising event – which was broadcast on 23rd April – starting with a contribution of at least £20m to the National Emergencies Trust appeal. The remainder will be split between the Comic Relief and Children in Need charities. On the night of its broadcast, the event raised £27m.</p><p> </p><p>On 8 April the Government announced a £750 million package of support for charities providing key services and supporting vulnerable people during the Covid-19 crisis. This funding package will help charities providing essential services to continue their operations and to weather the storm until we return to more normal times. Funding for charities will be made available in the coming weeks and further information will be announced on Gov.uk. The Government’s aim is to get funding to those in greatest need as soon as possible.</p> answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Kemi Badenoch question first answered 29/04/2020 14:06:21 answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1194481

	registered interest
	date	11/05/2020
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Debts: Developing Countries
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to ensure money saved by countries as a result of the G20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative is not spent on repaying debts to private external creditors.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	45236
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/05/2020 answer text HM Government is deeply concerned by the impacts of COVID-19 on low-income developing countries. The G20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI) is an important measure to provide rapid liquidity support to the most vulnerable countries.<p> </p><p>The DSSI requires eligible countries to commit to use the created fiscal space to increase social, health or economic spending in response to the crisis. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG) will support monitoring of this. Countries are also required to commit to disclose all public external debt in line with the framework of the IMF and World Bank Group (WBG) multipronged approach for addressing debt vulnerabilities.</p><p> </p><p>The Chancellor and his G20 counterparts called upon commercial creditors to participate in the DSSI on comparable terms to the official sector on a voluntary basis. In 2019 the IMF assessed that 45% of the total outstanding stock of international sovereign bonds by nominal principal amount are governed under English law.</p><p> </p><p>HM Government is working closely with Institute of International Finance (IIF) and commercial creditors to support implementation of comparable debt service suspensions from the private sector. Following a recent meeting with the Paris Club of official creditors, of which the UK is a member, the IIF released a statement that its members have “expressed strong support for the DSSI and are committed to explore how best to advance this initiative on comparable terms”.</p><p> </p><p>HM Government will continue to monitor implementation of the DSSI by private lenders under this voluntary framework closely, as it is important that all creditors work together to help enable countries especially vulnerable to the pandemic to protect their citizens and economies.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen grouped question UIN 45237 45238 question first answered 18/05/2020 11:57:51 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1194482

	registered interest
	date	11/05/2020
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Debts: Developing Countries
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Debt Service Suspension Initiative agreed by the G20, what assessment he has made of the proportion of debt payments that are owed to private creditors governed by UK law.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	45237
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/05/2020 answer text HM Government is deeply concerned by the impacts of COVID-19 on low-income developing countries. The G20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI) is an important measure to provide rapid liquidity support to the most vulnerable countries.<p> </p><p>The DSSI requires eligible countries to commit to use the created fiscal space to increase social, health or economic spending in response to the crisis. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG) will support monitoring of this. Countries are also required to commit to disclose all public external debt in line with the framework of the IMF and World Bank Group (WBG) multipronged approach for addressing debt vulnerabilities.</p><p> </p><p>The Chancellor and his G20 counterparts called upon commercial creditors to participate in the DSSI on comparable terms to the official sector on a voluntary basis. In 2019 the IMF assessed that 45% of the total outstanding stock of international sovereign bonds by nominal principal amount are governed under English law.</p><p> </p><p>HM Government is working closely with Institute of International Finance (IIF) and commercial creditors to support implementation of comparable debt service suspensions from the private sector. Following a recent meeting with the Paris Club of official creditors, of which the UK is a member, the IIF released a statement that its members have “expressed strong support for the DSSI and are committed to explore how best to advance this initiative on comparable terms”.</p><p> </p><p>HM Government will continue to monitor implementation of the DSSI by private lenders under this voluntary framework closely, as it is important that all creditors work together to help enable countries especially vulnerable to the pandemic to protect their citizens and economies.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen grouped question UIN 45236 45238 question first answered 18/05/2020 11:57:51 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1194483

	registered interest
	date	11/05/2020
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Debts: Developing Countries
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals to protect countries complying with the G20 request to suspend debt payments to private creditors from being sued in English courts.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	45238
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/05/2020 answer text HM Government is deeply concerned by the impacts of COVID-19 on low-income developing countries. The G20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI) is an important measure to provide rapid liquidity support to the most vulnerable countries.<p> </p><p>The DSSI requires eligible countries to commit to use the created fiscal space to increase social, health or economic spending in response to the crisis. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG) will support monitoring of this. Countries are also required to commit to disclose all public external debt in line with the framework of the IMF and World Bank Group (WBG) multipronged approach for addressing debt vulnerabilities.</p><p> </p><p>The Chancellor and his G20 counterparts called upon commercial creditors to participate in the DSSI on comparable terms to the official sector on a voluntary basis. In 2019 the IMF assessed that 45% of the total outstanding stock of international sovereign bonds by nominal principal amount are governed under English law.</p><p> </p><p>HM Government is working closely with Institute of International Finance (IIF) and commercial creditors to support implementation of comparable debt service suspensions from the private sector. Following a recent meeting with the Paris Club of official creditors, of which the UK is a member, the IIF released a statement that its members have “expressed strong support for the DSSI and are committed to explore how best to advance this initiative on comparable terms”.</p><p> </p><p>HM Government will continue to monitor implementation of the DSSI by private lenders under this voluntary framework closely, as it is important that all creditors work together to help enable countries especially vulnerable to the pandemic to protect their citizens and economies.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen grouped question UIN 45236 45237 question first answered 18/05/2020 11:57:51 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1217877

	registered interest
	date	25/06/2020
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Development Aid
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on how the Government will deliver the planned 30 per cent reduction on Official Development Assistance; and how that target will be monitored against delivery.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	64925
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/06/2020 answer text <p>The UK has a legal commitment to spend 0.7% of its gross national income (GNI) each year on Official Development Assistance (ODA). The government reviews the ODA funding it allocates to projects on a regular basis in order to ensure delivery of its commitment to spend 0.7% of GNI on ODA. Since this commitment is linked to the size of the economy, the level of ODA spend is likely to decrease this year, and therefore commitments of aid spending are being reviewed across all departments.</p><p> </p><p>HM Treasury allocates ODA budgets to departments and is responsible for decisions on changes to these. We take evidence-based spending decisions and ensure departments maintain high standards of programme delivery that are consistent with HMG best practice.</p> answering member constituency North East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Steve Barclay question first answered 30/06/2020 14:21:02 answering member 4095 label Biography information for Steve Barclay
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1219747

	registered interest
	date	01/07/2020
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Development Aid
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 29 June 2020 to Question 64925 on Overseas Aid, what evidence will be used to inform future decisions on department's ODA spending allocation; and what steps the Government is taking to ensure that all future ODA spending (a) maintain high standards of programme delivery consistent with his Department's best practice and (b) is subject to parliamentary scrutiny.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	67661
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2020 answer text <p>We take into account a full range of information with departments when making adjustments to spending plans and budgets. Departmental Accounting Officers are responsible for assessing and assuring the impact and value for money of their ODA programmes on an ongoing basis in line with Managing Public Money. ODA spending will be presented to Parliament to vote upon through the normal Supply Estimates process and will be audited by the NAO when departments produce their annual report and accounts, as per normal process.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Steve Barclay question first answered 07/07/2020 15:48:30 answering member 4095 label Biography information for Steve Barclay
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1225157

	registered interest
	date	15/07/2020
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Killing Kittens: Finance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will take steps to stop payments being made to the sex party organisers, Killing Kitten via the Future Fund.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	74604
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2020 answer text <p>The Government publishes aggregate application and approval figures for the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) and Future Fund but does not hold specific information relating to individual companies who have accessed these schemes. HMRC publishes weekly management information on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and monthly management information on VAT deferrals. On 11 June HMRC published the Official Statistics for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme which included a breakdown of recipients by sector, but not individual companies. Therefore the Government does not collect data on the information requested.</p><p> </p><p>Regarding the Future Fund, it is an investor-led scheme with clear and published eligibility criteria. The scheme is being delivered by the British Business Bank and the Government is unable to comment on individual applications.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Kemi Badenoch grouped question UIN 74605 question first answered 20/07/2020 14:49:47 answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1225158

	registered interest
	date	15/07/2020
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Sex Establishments: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many sex party companies have received payments from the Government covid-19 business support schemes.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	74605
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2020 answer text <p>The Government publishes aggregate application and approval figures for the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) and Future Fund but does not hold specific information relating to individual companies who have accessed these schemes. HMRC publishes weekly management information on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and monthly management information on VAT deferrals. On 11 June HMRC published the Official Statistics for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme which included a breakdown of recipients by sector, but not individual companies. Therefore the Government does not collect data on the information requested.</p><p> </p><p>Regarding the Future Fund, it is an investor-led scheme with clear and published eligibility criteria. The scheme is being delivered by the British Business Bank and the Government is unable to comment on individual applications.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Kemi Badenoch grouped question UIN 74604 question first answered 20/07/2020 14:49:47 answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1241325

	registered interest
	date	07/10/2020
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Apprentices: Taxation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make it his policy to allow companies to defer payments of the Apprenticeship Levy during times of extreme financial stress.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	100416
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2020 answer text <p>The Government does not consider that a deferral of the apprenticeship levy for businesses is necessary. HMRC have an excellent track record in supporting viable businesses with genuine short-term financial difficulties, including through the use of Time to Pay arrangements. HMRC will always work with all taxpayers, including businesses that are liable for Apprenticeship Levy, to find the best possible solution based on their specific circumstances.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 16/10/2020 12:54:46 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1241823

	registered interest
	date	08/10/2020
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Gift Aid: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the findings of the Institute of Fundraising of a £10 billion charity funding gap created by coronavirus, published on 19 August 2020, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of temporarily increasing the rate of Gift Aid for charities during the covid-19 outbreak.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	101025
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2020 answer text <p>The Government is fully committed to supporting charities through the Gift Aid regime. This relief is tied to the basic rate of tax paid by donors, currently at 20%, so can only be changed if the personal basic tax rate changes.</p><p>The Government recognises that the sector is experiencing significant pressures and has made available an unprecedented package of economic support, including a £750 million package specifically for charities.</p> answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Kemi Badenoch question first answered 16/10/2020 09:19:56 answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1258506

	registered interest
	date	04/12/2020
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Debts: Developing Countries
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many countries have (a) had, or (b) are expected to have, debt payments to the UK Government suspended under the G20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative in (i) 2020 and (ii) 2021; and how much debt has been suspended for each country.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	125244
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/12/2020 answer text <p>The UK has been at the forefront of leading the international response in assisting developing countries to deal with debt challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the G20 and Paris Club, the UK has supported a new Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI) which has agreed to defer the debt service repayments of low-income countries until at least June 2021, ensuring they can focus their resources on the health and economic response to Covid-19.</p><p> </p><p>As of 13 November 2020, 46 countries have requested to benefit from the DSSI, amounting to an estimated USD 5.7bn of 2020 debt service deferral. In relation to the UK, 10 countries have requested to benefit from the DSSI in 2020. The following table shows the amounts that the government has agreed to defer for 2020.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Country</p></td><td><p>Estimated deferred amount (USD million<sup>1</sup>)</p></td><td><p>Additional remarks<sup>2</sup></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Angola</p></td><td><p>0.57</p></td><td><p>1 contract in US (0.1m USD); 1 contract in EUR (0.43m EUR)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Dominica</p></td><td><p>0.89</p></td><td><p>1 contract in USD (0.89m USD)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Grenada</p></td><td><p>0.31</p></td><td><p>1 contract in GBP (0.24m GBP)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Lesotho</p></td><td><p>0.006</p></td><td><p>EU IDA credits, contract in GBP (4,935 GBP)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Myanmar</p></td><td><p>2.35</p></td><td><p>1 contract in GBP (1.72m GBP); 1 contract in USD (0.2m USD)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Nepal</p></td><td><p>0.51</p></td><td><p>EU IDA credits, contract in GBP (405,864 GBP)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Pakistan</p></td><td><p>0.66</p></td><td><p>1 contract in GBP (0.53mGBP)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Samoa</p></td><td><p>0.0008</p></td><td><p>EU IDA credits, recently identified by WBG, contract in GBP (663 GBP)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Yemen, Republic of</p></td><td><p>0.03</p></td><td><p>EU IDA credits, contract in GBP (23,325 GBP)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Zambia</p></td><td><p>0.90</p></td><td><p>1 contract in USD (0.9mUSD)</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><sup>1</sup> If the original currency of the agreement/country is not in USD, please convert in USD by using the exchange rates as of 30 April 2020 provided by the IMF</p><p><sup>2</sup> EU IDA credits are the UK’s share of EU credits delivered by the World Bank’s International Development Association</p><p> </p><p>We cannot at this stage set out the information requested for 2021 as it remains for individual countries to approach the Paris Club and G20 to request to continue or newly take advantage of the DSSI extension.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 14/12/2020 13:34:22 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1258671

	registered interest
	date	07/12/2020
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Debts: Developing Countries
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what proportion of debt owed by countries eligible for G20 Common Framework on Debt Treatments applies to (a) non-official creditors owed to entities resident in the UK and (b) private creditors governed by English law as at 7 December 2020.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	126048
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/12/2020 answer text <p>The UK strongly supports the Common Framework for future debt treatments which will facilitate quicker and simpler restructurings where required. A total of 77 of the least developed countries are eligible for treatment under the Common Framework.</p><p>Under the Common Framework, private sector creditors will be required to implement debt restructurings that are at least equivalent to those agreed by official creditors.</p><p>We do not hold a breakdown of the proportion of these countries’ debt that is owed to private creditors governed by English law or entities resident in the UK. However, in 2019 the IMF assessed that 45% of the total outstanding stock of international sovereign bonds by nominal principal amount are governed under English law.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 15/12/2020 14:11:46 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1288896

	registered interest
	date	23/02/2021
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Debts: Developing Countries
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the (a) adequacy of the Common Framework for debt relief in preventing private creditors using UK law to sue for unpaid debts and (b) implications for his policy on debt relief of 90 per cent of African debt being held under UK law.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	157136
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/03/2021 answer text <p>In November 2020, the UK and other G20 Finance Ministers and the Paris Club agreed a new Common Framework for Future Debt Treatments. This applies to 73 of the poorest countries in the world and, for the first time, brings together Paris Club and major non-Paris Club creditors to provide joined up debt treatments where required.</p><p>The Common framework is an internationally agreed initiative and does not impact the rights of private creditors under UK law. However, under the Framework, debtors will be required to secure a debt treatment from their private creditors on at least as favourable terms as from their official sector creditors.</p><p>As G7 president, the UK will push to ensure the full implementation of the Common Framework. I strongly expect all private creditors to provide the debt relief needed to ensure debt sustainability for those countries who request a debt treatment, and we will engage regularly with the private sector to ensure their appropriate participation in restructurings.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen grouped question UIN 157137 question first answered 01/03/2021 10:41:50 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1288899

	registered interest
	date	23/02/2021
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Debts: Developing Countries
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions he has had with private creditors on bringing them to the negotiating table to ensure that the Common Framework delivers adequate debt restructuring for countries such as Zambia with high levels of private debt.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	157137
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/03/2021 answer text <p>In November 2020, the UK and other G20 Finance Ministers and the Paris Club agreed a new Common Framework for Future Debt Treatments. This applies to 73 of the poorest countries in the world and, for the first time, brings together Paris Club and major non-Paris Club creditors to provide joined up debt treatments where required.</p><p>The Common framework is an internationally agreed initiative and does not impact the rights of private creditors under UK law. However, under the Framework, debtors will be required to secure a debt treatment from their private creditors on at least as favourable terms as from their official sector creditors.</p><p>As G7 president, the UK will push to ensure the full implementation of the Common Framework. I strongly expect all private creditors to provide the debt relief needed to ensure debt sustainability for those countries who request a debt treatment, and we will engage regularly with the private sector to ensure their appropriate participation in restructurings.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen grouped question UIN 157136 question first answered 01/03/2021 10:41:50 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1347774

	registered interest
	date	16/07/2021
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Nuclear Power: Finance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the International Capital Markets Association Green Bonds Principles including nuclear energy, and the Government’s Green Financing Framework excluding nuclear energy, if he will reconsider the exclusion of nuclear energy from the Green Financing Framework.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	34504
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/07/2021 answer text <p>The government recognises that reaching net zero emissions by 2050 will require power to be generated from low carbon sources. As set out in the Government’s Energy White Paper last autumn, nuclear power will play an important role in achieving net zero. The UK Government Green Financing Framework explicitly states that nuclear power is, and will continue to be, a key part of the UK’s low-carbon energy mix.</p><p> </p><p>Some energy sources have been excluded from the UK Government Green Financing Framework, including nuclear energy. This is in line with current international market standards for sovereign green bonds. The Green Bond Principles published by the International Capital Market Association do not address the question of nuclear energy. All other major sovereigns have explicitly excluded nuclear energy in their green bond frameworks.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government Green Financing Framework does not represent an assessment of what the government considers ‘green’ or affect an expenditure’s eligibility for traditional financing instruments. We will review the framework on a regular basis with the aim of adhering to best practices in the market.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is developing a UK green taxonomy, which will create a shared understanding of which economic activities count as environmentally sustainable and will establish an Energy Working Group to provide expert advice on the treatment of energy in the taxonomy, including nuclear power.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 21/07/2021 16:11:39 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1365395

	registered interest
	date	02/11/2021
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Conflict, Stability and Security Fund
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to paragraph 4.46 of the Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021, on the settlement for the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund, what estimate he has made of (a) how much and what proportion of the settlement for that Fund will be (i) Official Development Assistance (ODA) and (ii) non-Official Development Assistance, (b) how much of the settlement for that Fund will be allocated to tackle the increased threat posed by the deterioration of the security in Afghanistan and (c) how much and what proportion of that Fund’s ODA settlement will be spent on (A) discretionary and (B) non-discretionary activities.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	68284
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/11/2021 answer text <p>The Conflict, Stability and Security Fund will receive £355.2m ODA in 2022-23; £360.7m in 2023-24; and £366.3m in 2024-25. ODA makes up 40% of the Fund’s 2022-23 settlement and 41% in future years. £82.0m (c. 23%) of the Fund’s ODA is allocated for non-discretionary pressures in each year. The Fund will also receive £522.3m non-ODA in 2022-23; £522.7m in 2023-24; and £523.0m in 2024-25. Non-ODA makes up 60% of the Fund’s settlement in 2022-23 and 59% in later years.</p><p> </p><p>Portfolio allocations, including for tackling increased threats from the deterioration of the situation in Afghanistan, will be decided by the National Security Council and its sub-committees.</p> answering member constituency Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland answering member printed Mr Simon Clarke question first answered 10/11/2021 08:00:36 answering member 4655 label Biography information for Sir Simon Clarke
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1538841

	registered interest
	date	02/11/2022
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Visual Impairment: Cost of Living
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what targeted support his Department provides to ensure blind and partially sighted people can meet the rising cost of living.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	77433
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2022 answer text <p>The Government recognises that the rising cost of living has presented additional financial challenges to many people, and especially to the most vulnerable members of society, such as blind or partially sighted people. That is why the Government is taking decisive action to get households through this winter, while ensuring we act in a fiscally responsible way.</p><p> </p><p>People who are blind or partially sighted and in receipt of extra-costs disability benefits such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Disability Living Allowance (DLA) will receive a one-off Disability Cost of Living Payment of £150 from 20th September, to help with the rising cost of living. The DWP has already processed around 6 million such payments. This payment can be received in addition to the other £650 Cost of Living Payment for households on means-tested benefits that was announced as part of the same package. Individuals who have limited or no ability to work because of their disability or health condition, and are in receipt of means-tested benefits such as income-related Employment and Support Allowance or the Universal Credit Health top up, are eligible for this support.</p><p> </p><p>People who are blind or partially sighted will also benefit from other forms of non-means-tested support which the Government is providing to assist with household energy bills. We have taken decisive action to support millions of households with rising energy costs this winter through the Energy Price Guarantee, ​which limits the price suppliers can charge customers for units of gas and electricity. In addition to the Energy Price Guarantee, millions of the most vulnerable households will receive further support this year through the £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme. The £150 Council Tax rebate will also mean that all households in Council Tax bands A-D will receive a rebate, and 99% of eligible households have already received this. Lastly, to support households who need further help or who are not eligible for elements of the wider package of support, the Government is also providing an extra £500 million of local support to help with the cost of essentials until the end of March 2023, via the Household Support Fund.</p><p> </p><p>This cost of living support is in addition to the existing specific financial support to help blind or partially sighted people. The Government provides the Blind Person's Allowance (BPA), an extra amount of tax-free allowance that can be added to an individual’s Personal Allowance, to those who are blind or severely sight impaired. In 2022-23, the allowance is £2,600 and therefore worth £520 given the basic rate of 20%. If the recipient does not pay tax or earn enough to use their full BPA, the remainder of the allowance can be transferred to a spouse or civil partner.</p><p> </p><p>We are continuing to keep the situation under review and are focusing support on the most vulnerable whilst ensuring we act in a fiscally responsible way.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen grouped question UIN 77491 question first answered 07/11/2022 16:49:08 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1544580

	registered interest
	date	22/11/2022
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Pet Foods: VAT
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of removing VAT on pet food for 12 months to help support pet owners who are adversely affected by the rise in inflation.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	93554
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2022 answer text <p>VAT has been designed as a broad-based tax on consumption, and the twenty per cent standard rate applies to the majority of goods and services. Pet food attracts the standard rate of VAT.</p><p> </p><p>Introducing any new VAT reliefs would come at a cost to the Exchequer and any changes should be seen in the context of over £50 billion worth of requests for relief from VAT received since the EU referendum. Given this, there are no plans to change the current VAT treatment of pet food. Nevertheless, the Government keeps all taxes under constant review.</p><p> </p><p>More widely, the Government understands that people are worried about the cost of living challenges ahead. That’s why decisive action has been taken to support households across the UK whilst remaining fiscally responsible. The Government has announced further support for next year designed to target the most vulnerable households. This cost of living support is worth £26 billion in 2023-24, in addition to benefits uprating, which is worth £11 billion to working age households and people with disabilities.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 30/11/2022 17:53:51 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1648631

	registered interest
	date	28/06/2023
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Carbon Emissions: EU Countries
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has made a recent assessment of the potential merits of linking the UK carbon border adjustment mechanism to the EU carbon border adjustment mechanism.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	191592
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2023 answer text <p>The government has recently consulted on potential future measures to mitigate carbon leakage risks, including the potential for a UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The consultation closed on 22 June 2023, and the government will respond to the consultation in due course.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>In May 2023, the EU formally adopted their EU CBAM Regulation, which will start with a transitional (reporting) phase from 1 October 2023. The EU CBAM charge will not come in until 1 January 2026.</p><p> </p><p>Full details of the EU CBAM will be known when the EU adopt the required implementing and delegated acts. UK officials are continuing to closely monitor this process and are waiting to see these before building a full understanding of potential impacts on UK businesses and any interactions with domestic policy</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Grantham and Stamford answering member printed Gareth Davies question first answered 05/07/2023 15:40:32 answering member 4850 label Biography information for Gareth Davies
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1657872

	registered interest
	date	04/09/2023
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Debts Written Off: Developing Countries
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Government response to the Eighth Report of the International Development Committee, Debt relief in low-income countries, HC 1393, published on 8 June 2023, what the evidential basis is for the conclusion that a legislative approach to debt relief could have unintended consequences in terms of access to finance for developing countries.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	197430
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2023 answer text <p>The Government’s policy position on private sector participation in debt relief initiatives, including a legislative approach, has been informed by extensive engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders with an interest in sovereign debt. These included representatives from the private sector, international governments, civil society organisations and academics. The Government has also previously consulted extensively on this issue.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 11/09/2023 09:31:36 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1678375

	registered interest
	date	15/12/2023
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Cash Dispensing: Rotherham
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the decline of free to use ATMs in Rotherham on residents.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	7199
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2023 answer text <p>The government recognises that cash continues to be used by millions of people across the UK, including those who may be in vulnerable groups.</p><p> </p><p>The government legislated through the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 to establish a new legislative framework to protect access to cash. This establishes the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as the lead regulator for access to cash and provides it with responsibility and powers to seek to ensure reasonable provision of cash withdrawal and deposit facilities. Importantly, in relation to personal current accounts the FCA is required to seek to ensure reasonable provision of free cash access services.</p><p> </p><p>The FCA is currently holding a consultation on its proposed regulatory approach ahead of this coming into effect by Q3 2024: <a href="https://www.fca.org.uk/publications/consultation-papers/cp23-29-access-cash" target="_blank">FCA Access to Cash Consultation</a></p><p> </p><p>LINK (the scheme that runs the UK's largest ATM network) has commitments to protect the broad geographic spread of free-to-use ATMs and is held to account against these commitments by the Payment Systems Regulator. LINK has committed to protect free-to-use ATMs more than one kilometre away from the next nearest free ATM or Post Office, and free access to cash on high streets (where there is a cluster of five or more retailers) that do not have a free-to-use ATM or a Post Office counter within one kilometre.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hitchin and Harpenden answering member printed Bim Afolami question first answered 20/12/2023 17:17:32 answering member 4639 label Biography information for Bim Afolami
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1250004

	registered interest
	date	06/11/2020
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Abortion: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, with respect to the cessation of abortion services in the Northern Trust in Northern Ireland, what assessment has been made of the infection risks to the pregnant women forced to travel to the British mainland to access abortion care.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	91890
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/11/2020 answer text <p>The Abortion (Northern Ireland) (No.2) Regulations 2020 that the Government made have been in place since March 2020. Some services commenced on the ground in Northern Ireland through existing sexual and reproductive health services across most Health and Social Care Trusts from this time.</p><p> </p><p>The Regulations deliver rights that are equivalent in practice to the rest of the UK so that women and girls in Northern Ireland can enjoy similar rights in accessing abortion services locally going forward.</p><p> </p><p>Informing Choices Northern Ireland has been acting as the Central Access Point in order to provide a local pathway to this abortion care, and the Central Booking Service in England can also continue to be contacted for support and advice on options available to access abortion services at present.</p><p> </p><p>No assessment has been made of the infection risks to the pregnant women travelling to Great Britain from Northern Ireland, to access fully funded abortion services. However, as is the case with the rest of the UK, the protection of women and girls in Northern Ireland and the promotion of their health and safety remains paramount.</p><p><br></p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 16/11/2020 10:44:27 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

1254166

	registered interest
	date	20/11/2020
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Abortion: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to the Answer of 16 November 2020 to Question 91890 on abortion: Northern Ireland, what plans he has to conduct an assessment of the infection risks to the pregnant women forced to travel to the British mainland to access abortion care; and whether he has raised the issue of those potential infection risks with the Northern Ireland Minster for Health.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	118529
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2020 answer text <p>Women and girls resident in Northern Ireland continue to have access to safe, fully-funded abortion services in England through the Government-funded scheme. The Government continues to monitor and keep these services under review.</p><p> </p><p>The health and safety of women and girls in accessing abortion care remains paramount right across the UK. No assessment has been made of the infection risks to pregnant women travelling to Great Britain to access abortion care, on the basis that abortion services are provided within professional standards of practice to the highest standards of patient care.</p><p> </p><p>Some abortion service provision commenced in Northern Ireland through existing sexual and reproductive health clinics across most Health and Social Care Trusts from April 2020. My Department and I are continuing to engage with the Northern Ireland Minister of Health and his department on progressing with the full commissioning of services for access to safe and lawful abortion care for women and girls in Northern Ireland.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 01/12/2020 12:05:35 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

532557

	registered interest
	date	04/07/2016
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Northern Ireland Office: Pay
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, (a) how much has been paid to officials of her Department as an additional incentive for working overtime on top of their normal overtime payments, (b) how much has been offered to any individual staff member for a one-off occurrence, (c) how many staff received such incentivised additional payments, (d) from which budgets such payments were made and (e) at which Ministerial or official level the business cases or payment approval for such payments was made in (i) each of the last five years and (ii) 2016 to date.
	tabling member constituency	Rotherham
	tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	41813
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/07/2016 answer text <p>My Department has not made any payments to officials as an additional incentive for working overtime on top of their normal overtime payments during any of the periods you have specified.</p><p><br></p> answering member constituency Chipping Barnet answering member printed Mrs Theresa Villiers question first answered 11/07/2016 12:11:19 answering member 1500 label Biography information for Theresa Villiers
	tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion