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,...
Alan Brown: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what the total capacity of offshore windfarm generation connected to the grid is as of 16 May 2023; and what estimate he has made of that capacity in each year between 2024 and 2030.
Drew Hendry: ...his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of giving (a) legal and (b) financial support for journalists who are the subject of strategic litigation against public participation lawsuits undertaken by (i) businesses and (ii) individuals linked to the Russian state.
James Cartlidge: Of the 9,075 Service Family Accommodation classified as void in 2022, 682 were deemed to be uninhabitable due to long term damage such as fire or flood damage, or other structural issues.
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon: The death of a hunger striking prisoner while in Israeli custody is alarming. The UK condemns the indiscriminate rocket fire from Gaza targeting innocent civilians in Israel in retaliation and welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and militant factions in Gaza, brokered by Egypt. The ceasefire must now be honoured to prevent the loss of further civilian life. The UK will...
Lord Murray of Blidworth: ...people in life-threatening situations. Since its inception in 2015, the UK’s dedicated Organised Immigration Crime (OIC) taskforce has achieved more than 1,400 arrests (both in the UK and overseas), with suspects sentenced to more than 1,300 years in prison. Following the Prime Minister’s commitment on 13 December to stop the dangerous small boats crossings, co-ordinated by ruthless,...
Rebecca Pow: Much of Somerset is below sea level and many of its rivers are raised above the ground, so it will always be at risk of coastal and fluvial flooding. In January 2023, the Environment Agency put in place the largest temporary pumping operation in its history on the Somerset Levels and Moors. In combination with the innovative way water was managed through the system, this meant that on this...
Lord Sahota: To ask His Majesty's Government what steps are being taken to promote free movement for lawyers between England and Wales and India, including steps (1) to make visas easier to obtain, and (2) to streamline processes relating to qualifications.
