Harriett Baldwin MP: written questions 2024
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Written questions
Economic Situation: Greater ManchesterDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19284More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the impact of the Enhanced Trade Partnership between his Department and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority on the local economy.
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and Greater Manchester Combined Authority have developed an enhanced local partnership to target local and national support to identified high export growth potential businesses in the GM region. This was launch...
Answered 3 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordConstruction: ApprenticesDepartment for EducationTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19283More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, where the Homebuilding Skills Hubs will be located.
Answer: Homebuilding Skills Hubs will be established by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and the National Housebuilding Council (NHBC) on a demand led basis, in areas where large scale homebuilding projects lead to a surge in demand. Locations will...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: Senior Civil ServantsCabinet OfficeTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19282More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many applications his Department received for the Second Permanent Secretary for European Union and International Economic Affairs role advertised in November 2024.
Answer: Applications have closed for the Cabinet Office Second Permanent Secretary for European Union and International Economic Affairs role. As was practice under the previous administration we do not comment on competitions underway.
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEmployment Rights Bill: BusinessDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19281More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to his Department's news story entitled, Ministers tell business leaders they will be involved every step of the way in Make Work Pay plans, published on 3 September 2024 which (a) peopl
Answer: The Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Business and Trade were joined by officials, special advisers, and representatives from the following companies:Burberry, BT Group, Co-op, DHL Supply Chain, Haleon, John Lewis, Mace Group, Mars Wrigley ...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEmployment Rights Bill: Small BusinessesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19280More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Employment Rights Bill on small and medium-sized businesses.
Answer: On Monday 21 October, the Government published 24 Impact Assessments representing a comprehensive package of analysis on the impact of the Employment Rights Bill. These Impact Assessments are available at the following link: http://www.gov.uk/guidance/emp...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: Disclosure of InformationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19279More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when he plans to publish transparency data on ministerial (a) gifts, (b) hospitality, (c) travel and (d) meetings the third quarter of 2024.
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade releases data on Ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings on the transparency pages of gov.uk. The next release, for the period July to September 2024, will be released on a date to be determined by the Cab...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordFinancial Services: Environment ProtectionDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19278More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of his Department's research on the EU Green Taxonomy Framework, published on 29 November 2024.
Answer: In November, the Department published research that it commissioned from the researcher provider, PUBLIC. This project was subject to robust procurement and contract oversight processes to ensure that it is was conducted according to appropriate methodolo...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordProject Gigabit: West WorcestershireDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18933More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent progress has been made by Building Digital UK on the roll-out of Project Gigabit in West Worcestershire; and how many additional premises will be connected to full fibre bro
Answer: According to the independent website Thinkbroadband.com, 71% of premises in the West Worcestershire constituency can access a gigabit-capable broadband connection. As part of Project Gigabit, we are putting in place a contract to improve this coverage fur...
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordFlood Control: FinanceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18932More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what funding is available for individual property-level flood protection for frequently-flooded communities.
Answer: We are investing £2.4 billion in 2024/25 and 2025/26 to improve flood resilience by maintaining, repairing and building flood defences. Property level flood resilience measures can be funded as part of wider flood alleviation schemes. The list of projects...
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordBritish SteelDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 9 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18542More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many officials from his Department have visited (a) offices of and (b) facilities operated by British Steel Ltd in the last 30 days.
Answer: The Government has no plans to nationalise British Steel. We're working across government in partnership with trade unions and businesses to secure a green steel transition that's right for British Steel's workforce, represents a good investment for taxpa...
Answered 12 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordUniteDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 9 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18541More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what meetings (a) he and (b) Ministers in his Department have had with the Secretary General of Unite the Union in the last 30 days.
Answer: Ministers have met with General Secretaries of many trade unions representing millions of British workers, including Unite the Union, many times since the 4th of July. This is part of this government’s regular engagement with union leaders to support our ...
Answered 12 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordBritish SteelDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 9 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18540More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what meetings the Minister for Industry has had with representatives of British Steel Ltd in the last 30 days.
Answer: The Government has no plans to nationalise British Steel. We're working across government in partnership with trade unions and businesses to secure a green steel transition that's right for British Steel's workforce, represents a good investment for taxpa...
Answered 12 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordIron and Steel: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 9 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18539More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to support the steel industry.
Answer: We inherited a situation which has seen years of entrenched under-investment. That will take time to turn around, but we are determined to do so. We are working at pace to deliver a Steel Strategy that will set out a long-term vision for a bright and sust...
Answered 12 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordBritish Steel: NationalisationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 9 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18538More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what his policy is on renationalisation of British Steel Ltd.
Answer: The Government has no plans to nationalise British Steel. We're working across government in partnership with trade unions and businesses to secure a green steel transition that's right for British Steel's workforce, represents a good investment for taxpa...
Answered 12 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEmployment Rights Bill: Service IndustriesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17800More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Employment Rights Bill on the professional services sector.
Answer: On Monday 21 October, the Government published a comprehensive package of analysis on the impact of the Employment Rights Bill. This is available at:http://www.gov.uk/guidance/employment-rights-bill-impact-assessments.The majority of employees will benefi...
Answered 12 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEmployment Rights Bill: Retail TradeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17799More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Employment Rights Bill on the retail sector.
Answer: On Monday 21 October, the Government published a comprehensive package of analysis on the impact of the Employment Rights Bill. This is available at:http://www.gov.uk/guidance/employment-rights-bill-impact-assessments.The majority of employees will benefi...
Answered 12 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEmployment Rights Bill: InfrastructureDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17798More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Employment Rights Bill on the infrastructure sector.
Answer: On Monday 21 October, the Government published a comprehensive package of analysis on the impact of the Employment Rights Bill. This is available at:http://www.gov.uk/guidance/employment-rights-bill-impact-assessments.The majority of employees will benefi...
Answered 12 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEmployment Rights Bill: Consumer GoodsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17797More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Employment Rights Bill on the consumer goods sector.
Answer: On Monday 21 October, the Government published a comprehensive package of analysis on the impact of the Employment Rights Bill. This is available at:http://www.gov.uk/guidance/employment-rights-bill-impact-assessments.The majority of employees will benefi...
Answered 12 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEmployment Rights Bill: Defence and SecurityDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17796More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Employment Rights Bill on the defence and security manufacturing sector.
Answer: On Monday 21 October, the Government published a comprehensive package of analysis on the impact of the Employment Rights Bill [http://www.gov.uk/guidance/employment-rights-bill-impact-assessments].The majority of employees will benefit from new protectio...
Answered 9 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEmployment Rights Bill: Chemicals and PlasticsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 3 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17531More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Employment Rights Bill on the (a) chemicals and (b) plastics sector.
Answer: On Monday 21 October, the Government published a comprehensive package of analysis on the impact of the Employment Rights Bill [http://www.gov.uk/guidance/employment-rights-bill-impact-assessments].The majority of employees will benefit from new protectio...
Answered 6 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEmployment Rights Bill: Aerospace IndustryDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 3 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17530More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Employment Rights Bill on the aerospace sector.
Answer: On Monday 21 October, the Government published a comprehensive package of analysis on the impact of the Employment Rights Bill [http://www.gov.uk/guidance/employment-rights-bill-impact-assessments].The majority of employees will benefit from new protectio...
Answered 6 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEmployment Rights Bill: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 3 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17529More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Employment Rights Bill on the automotive sector.
Answer: On Monday 21 October, the Government published a comprehensive package of analysis on the impact of the Employment Rights Bill [http://www.gov.uk/guidance/employment-rights-bill-impact-assessments].The majority of employees will benefit from new protectio...
Answered 6 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEmployment Rights Bill: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 3 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17528More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Employment Rights Bill on the advanced manufacturing sector.
Answer: On Monday 21 October, the Government published a comprehensive package of analysis on the impact of the Employment Rights Bill [http://www.gov.uk/guidance/employment-rights-bill-impact-assessments].The majority of employees will benefit from new protectio...
Answered 6 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordStellantisDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 3 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17527More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, on what dates the (a) Minister for Employment Rights, Competition and Markets and (b) Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security has met with representatives from Stellantis.
Answer: My Department has had regular engagement with representatives of the automotive industry and automotive companies covering a wide range of automotive issues. I along with Secretary of State for Business and Trade have engaged with representatives from Ste...
Answered 6 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordAerospace IndustryDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17094More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Autumn Budget 2024 on the aerospace sector.
Answer: The Budget confirmed £975m over 5 years to the Aerospace sector. This provides continued stability and confidence for industry to invest in long-term R&D projects – delivering economic growth, supporting high skilled jobs across all parts of the UK, a...
Answered 6 Dec 2024
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