Andrew Griffith: ...independent MPC at the Bank of England, as they take action to return inflation to target. Secondly, making difficult but responsible decisions on tax and spending so we are not adding fuel to the fire. Third, tackling high energy prices by holding down energy bills for households and businesses, alongside investing in long-term energy security. Both the Bank of England and the Office...
Baroness Hoey: ...what consideration they have given to using the Export Control Act 2002 to filter unsuitable items crossing from Northern Ireland into the Republic of Ireland to prevent a border in the Irish Sea.
Kevin Hollinrake: National Minimum Wage (NMW) legislation applies to those who work or ordinarily work in the UK, as well as to some workers on UK-registered ships. We have a proud record of extending the NMW to seafarers. In October 2020, legislation came into force to extend the minimum wage to all seafarers on domestic voyages in the UK territorial sea or UK section of the continental shelf.
Fleur Anderson: To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what recent assessment the Government has made of the impact of HMO licensing requirements on compliance with (a) fire, (b) carbon monoxide and (c) gas safety requirements in homes in which asylum seekers are tenants; and if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of those licensing requirements on such...
Anne-Marie Trevelyan: ....3 million in humanitarian support for the Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh. This new funding will support the rebuilding of shelters destroyed by Cyclone Mocha and by the large fire in March this year. It will also provide healthcare, site management support, and strengthen safeguarding systems for Rohingya refugees and host communities. The UK is the second largest...
Andrew Rosindell: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to support the deep sea fishing industry in the British Virgin Islands.
Lord Benyon: Through the UK Blue Carbon Evidence Partnership, Defra is working with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero alongside the other UK Administrations to address key research questions relating to blue carbon habitats, such as saltmarsh. In 2022, the UK Government launched its £140 million Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment programme, a flagship three-year R&D programme,...
John Healey: ...Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 14 June 2022 to Question 13040 on Destroyers and Frigates: Deployment, how many days each Royal Navy (a) frigate and (b) destroyer spent at sea in 2022.
Jim Shannon: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of rising sea levels.
Trudy Harrison: Through the UK Blue Carbon Evidence Partnership, Defra is working with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero alongside the other UK Administrations to address key research questions relating to blue carbon habitats, such as saltmarsh. In 2022, the UK Government launched its £140 million Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) programme, a flagship three-year R&D programme,...
Lord Murray of Blidworth: All vessels that have been subject to seizure are held by Border Force until completion of any criminal investigation activities. The majority of boats are not fit for re-sale or to ever go to sea again, as they arrive in very poor condition and may be damaged during the recovery process. The boats are disposed of by Border Force’s approved contractors and, where appropriate, any suitable...
Matthew Offord: ...and Development Affairs, whether he has had recent discussions with his international counterparts on the implications for the Middle East peace process of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group firing rockets towards Israel.
David Rutley: ...security situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs). The UK Government remains resolute in its commitment to Israel's security. The UK condemns the indiscriminate rocket fire from Gaza targeting innocent civilians in Israel and welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and militant factions in Gaza, brokered by Egypt, following the recent round of...
Lord Tyrie: To ask His Majesty's Government how many transatlantic submarine or pipeline telecommunications cables are in UK public ownership or control.
Anthony Mangnall: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many (a) deaths, (b) serious injuries and (c) emergency service call outs for medical emergencies have been recorded for incidents at sea among the inshore fishing fleet in the last five years.
James Cartlidge: Whilst HMS Vanguard has left His Majesty's Naval Base Devonport, the upkeep project continues with post refit sea trials. I am withholding the estimated cost as its disclosure would prejudice commercial interests.
James Cartlidge: Numerous public sector organisations undertake seabed mapping activities in support of their remits. There is also a range of activity within the private sector. There is currently no unified target for seabed mapping across these jurisdictions, other than to remain complaint with relevant international legislation. Between the 1 October 2022 and the end of March 2023, the UK Hydrographic...
Baroness Neville-Rolfe: ...During the initial pilot phase, which started on 23 April and will last 3 months, alerts will be limited to severe weather events and flooding. However, future messages are also expected to include fires, public health emergencies and other life-threatening or major incidents.
Rebecca Pow: ...12 Mar 2020 11 Aug 2020 Silverdale Pumping Station Walleys Quarry Landfill Site 4 Mar 2021 Ongoing Silverdale Galingale View Walleys Quarry Landfill Site 5 Mar 2021 Ongoing Silverdale Fire Station Walleys Quarry Landfill Site 25 Apr 2021 Ongoing Silverdale Cemetery Walleys Quarry Landfill Site 12 Apr 2021 Ongoing Brampton Buckden North Landfill Site 19 May 2022 2...
Mark Spencer: There have been no exports of livestock for slaughter or fattening since 2020. Exports of cattle, sheep, pigs and goats by sea to mainland Europe have not been viable since 1st January 2021, due to the lack of Border Control Post facilities designated to accept this trade in receiving EU Member States. Whilst exports of equines have continued, this has been for the purpose of leisure,...
