Show Search Form

Search Results

registered interest	true false
date	exactly: or between: and
answering body
answering dept id
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name
hansard heading
house id
legislature	pref label
question text
tabling member constituency
tabling member printed
uin
answer	is ministerial correction true false date of answer exactly: or between: and answer text answering member constituency answering member printed grouped question UIN question first answered question first ministerially corrected answering member label previous answer version answering member constituency answering member printed answering member label
tabling member	label

Search

1012473

registered interest
date	22/11/2018
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: GoldenTree Asset Management
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether (a) he or (b) officials from his Department have (i) met or (ii) been in correspondence with representatives from GoldenTree Asset Management since his appointment.
tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
tabling member printed	Tom Watson
uin	194686
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/11/2018 answer text <p>I updated the House on Monday 19th November regarding Johnston Press. Johnston Press had a number of creditors including Golden Tree Asset Management, Fidelity, Caravel Asset Management, and Benefits Street Partners. As I set out on 19 November, a consortium of creditors formed JPI Media to take over the assets of Johnston Press. DCMS has been in contact with a number of stakeholders in relation to the takeover<del class="ministerial">.</del><ins class="ministerial">:I spoke with David King (Chief Executive of JPI Media) and John Ensall (Director at JPI Media). Officials at DCMS have also spoken to representatives of Johnston Press and JPI Media. </ins></p> answering member constituency Kenilworth and Southam answering member printed Jeremy Wright question first answered 27/11/2018 14:57:08 question first ministerially corrected 27/11/2018 18:02:20 answering member 1560 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Wright previous answer version 87421 answering member constituency Kenilworth and Southam answering member printed Jeremy Wright answering member 1560 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Wright
tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

1124602

registered interest
date	02/05/2019
answering body	Attorney General
answering dept id	88
answering dept short name	Attorney General
answering dept sort name	Attorney General
hansard heading	National Security Council: Disclosure of Information
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Attorney General, whether he has been asked by the Cabinet Office to assess whether there was any illegality involved in the Huawei leak from the National Security Council.
tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
tabling member printed	Tom Watson
uin	250479
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/05/2019 answer text <p>The Attorney General’s role in respect of the Official Secrets Act is confined to granting consent to prosecute as defined in that Act.</p> answering member constituency Torridge and West Devon answering member printed Mr Geoffrey Cox question first answered 09/05/2019 15:00:09 answering member 1508 label Biography information for Sir Geoffrey Cox
tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

1124691

registered interest
date	03/05/2019
answering body	Attorney General
answering dept id	88
answering dept short name	Attorney General
answering dept sort name	Attorney General
hansard heading	Official Secrets Act 1989
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Attorney General, with reference to the recent alleged disclosure of information from the National Security Council, what recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Official Secrets Act.
tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
tabling member printed	Tom Watson
uin	250769
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/05/2019 answer text <p>The policy responsibility for the operation of the Official Secrets Acts is a matter for the Cabinet Office.</p><p> </p><p>The Attorney General’s role in respect of the Official Secrets Act is confined to granting consent to prosecute as defined in that Act.</p> answering member constituency Torridge and West Devon answering member printed Mr Geoffrey Cox question first answered 09/05/2019 15:01:08 answering member 1508 label Biography information for Sir Geoffrey Cox
tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

1109732

registered interest
date	04/04/2019
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Housing: Construction
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance his Department has issued to local planning authorities on the proximity of residential dwellings to areas zoned for industrial use.
tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
tabling member printed	Tom Watson
uin	240980
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2019 answer text <p>The National Planning Policy Framework sets out the high-level issues that local planning authorities should consider when preparing plans and making decisions on planning applications. This includes development being appropriate for its location, taking into account matters such as pollution and the scope to mitigate such effects.</p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 09/04/2019 13:01:07 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

1109733

registered interest
date	04/04/2019
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Local Government: Land
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance his Department has issued to local authorities on delegated authority levels for land acquisitions and disposals in relation to the granting of leases between local authorities and third parties.
tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
tabling member printed	Tom Watson
uin	240981
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2019 answer text <p>The delegation of authority between elected members and officers is a matter for local authorities in exercising their functions. The Government has not issued any guidance on this matter in relation to land acquisitions and disposals.</p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 09/04/2019 13:00:23 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

1020216

registered interest
date	05/12/2018
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Schools: Food
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether the School Food Standards permits school to sell (a) doughnuts, (b) waffles and (c) cookies to pupils.
tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
tabling member printed	Tom Watson
uin	199332
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2018 answer text <p>The school food standards severely restrict foods high in fat, salt and sugar. The standards apply to the overall planned provision of food and drink in schools, including during school lunches and food provided by the school at other times.</p><p>Governing boards are legally responsible for meeting the school food standards and it is for schools and caterers to decide which foods to serve across the school week. Desserts are permitted when served during the school lunch service and the types of products mentioned in this question are only permitted by the standards under restricted circumstances: for example, confectionery is prohibited, and only healthy snacks, such as fruit, vegetables, seeds and nuts can be provided for food other than lunch.</p><p> </p><p>As part of our work on the Childhood Obesity Plan, we have committed to reducing sugar in the school food standards and officials are working with Public Health England to achieve this. Further details will be available shortly.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi question first answered 10/12/2018 17:16:21 answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi
tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

1027318

registered interest
date	17/12/2018
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Breakfast Clubs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether the provision of cereals fortified with vitamins and minerals supplied by breakfast clubs are given greater priority than the provision of low sugar cereals.
tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
tabling member printed	Tom Watson
uin	202756
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2018 answer text <p>The school food standards define the foods and drinks that must be provided, those which are restricted, and those which must not be provided by schools, including during breakfasts. The standards are food based and nutritional information of individual products is not specifically required, however schools and catering services must meet allergens law.</p><p>The standards severely restrict foods high in fat, salt and sugar, including high sugar foods and confectionery. It is for schools and caterers to decide what is an appropriate portion and to balance the food served across the school week including foods provided at breakfast service – fruit and/or vegetables must be available. The guidance to accompany the standards includes portion sizes and food groups. This is available on the resources page at: <a href="http://www.schoolfoodplan.com" target="_blank">www.schoolfoodplan.com</a>.</p><p>Schools are responsible for their day to day running and it is therefore a local decision as to whether they share their menus with parents.</p> answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi grouped question UIN 202757 202758 202762 question first answered 20/12/2018 16:10:39 answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi
tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

1027319

registered interest
date	17/12/2018
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Breakfast Clubs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance his Department issues to schools on the provision of high sugar breakfast cereals at breakfast clubs.
tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
tabling member printed	Tom Watson
uin	202757
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2018 answer text <p>The school food standards define the foods and drinks that must be provided, those which are restricted, and those which must not be provided by schools, including during breakfasts. The standards are food based and nutritional information of individual products is not specifically required, however schools and catering services must meet allergens law.</p><p>The standards severely restrict foods high in fat, salt and sugar, including high sugar foods and confectionery. It is for schools and caterers to decide what is an appropriate portion and to balance the food served across the school week including foods provided at breakfast service – fruit and/or vegetables must be available. The guidance to accompany the standards includes portion sizes and food groups. This is available on the resources page at: <a href="http://www.schoolfoodplan.com" target="_blank">www.schoolfoodplan.com</a>.</p><p>Schools are responsible for their day to day running and it is therefore a local decision as to whether they share their menus with parents.</p> answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi grouped question UIN 202756 202758 202762 question first answered 20/12/2018 16:10:39 answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi
tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

1027320

registered interest
date	17/12/2018
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Breakfast Clubs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether schools are required to inform parents of the menu offered at breakfast clubs.
tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
tabling member printed	Tom Watson
uin	202758
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2018 answer text <p>The school food standards define the foods and drinks that must be provided, those which are restricted, and those which must not be provided by schools, including during breakfasts. The standards are food based and nutritional information of individual products is not specifically required, however schools and catering services must meet allergens law.</p><p>The standards severely restrict foods high in fat, salt and sugar, including high sugar foods and confectionery. It is for schools and caterers to decide what is an appropriate portion and to balance the food served across the school week including foods provided at breakfast service – fruit and/or vegetables must be available. The guidance to accompany the standards includes portion sizes and food groups. This is available on the resources page at: <a href="http://www.schoolfoodplan.com" target="_blank">www.schoolfoodplan.com</a>.</p><p>Schools are responsible for their day to day running and it is therefore a local decision as to whether they share their menus with parents.</p> answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi grouped question UIN 202756 202757 202762 question first answered 20/12/2018 16:10:39 answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi
tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

1027321

registered interest
date	17/12/2018
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Schools: Food
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if he will ask Public Health England to undertake a review of school menus to ensure that pupils receive healthy choices in line with the school food standards.
tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
tabling member printed	Tom Watson
uin	202759
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2018 answer text <p>The new school food standards came in to force from January 2015. They have been widely welcomed but since then new advice on sugar and nutrition has been published. Therefore the Department for Education, supported by Public Health England, will update the standards in light of refreshed government dietary recommendations. We will consider school menus and update the departmental advice as part of this work. Further details will be available shortly.</p> answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi grouped question UIN 202761 question first answered 20/12/2018 16:15:12 answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi
tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest