Liam Byrne MP: written questions 2024
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Shipping: WeaponsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 11 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13414More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make it his policy that vessel based armouries export licence applications should include an assessment of available alternative licensed storage facilities in the event that a licence is (a
Answer: The Open General Trade Control Licence, which UK Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSCs) require for Maritime Anti-Piracy (MAP) operations, once granted, is open-ended for as long as the PMSC remains active in the MAP sector and is abiding by the term...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordShipping: WeaponsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 11 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13413More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to review the export control licensing process for vessel based armouries.
Answer: As with all export licences, the Department for Business and Trade keeps the licensing of the Maritime Anti-Piracy Sector under continual review.
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordForeign Investment in UK: National SecurityCabinet OfficeTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13189More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the written statement of 18 April 2024 on Economic Security, HCWS415, when he plans to consult on updates to (a) the mandatory areas and (b) how these are defined under the National Security an
Answer: The previous government published a Call for Evidence in November 2023 and a response in April 2024. The Call for Evidence sought feedback from a wide range of stakeholders on the scope of the regime, the notification process and government guidance and c...
Answered 14 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordInflation: USADepartment for Business and TradeTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13177More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the US Inflation Reduction Act on UK businesses.
Answer: We have engaged with UK businesses across a range of sectors to understand their concerns about the potential impact of the US Inflation Reduction Act on UK industry. We have also engaged with the US on UK industry views across multiple channels on this i...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordUK Trade with EUCabinet OfficeTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13176More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the EU Economic Security Strategy on UK businesses.
Answer: The Government continues to follow the EU’s Economic Security Strategy closely and engages regularly with the EU on these matters, including through the relevant committees under Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
Answered 13 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordImports: National SecurityDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13175More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of US Executive Order 14105, entitled Executive Order on Addressing United States Investments in Certain National Security Technologies and Product
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade continues to engage closely with the US Government on potential national security risks posed by Outward Direct Investment. It will have an extra territorial impact, which may impact some UK businesses. The Department...
Answered 13 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordOverseas Investment: USADepartment for Business and TradeTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13167More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to section 1.3 2. of the UK-US Atlantic Declaration, what discussions his Department has had with US counterparts on the coordination of UK and US outbound investment controls.
Answer: The United Kingdom and United States have a shared objective in preventing our companies’ capital and expertise from fuelling technological advances that will enhance the military and intelligence capabilities of countries of concern. The Department for B...
Answered 13 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordOverseas Investment: USADepartment for Business and TradeTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13166More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to section 1.3 2. of the UK-US Atlantic Declaration, what progress his Department has made on engaging with (a) business and (b) financial stakeholders to develop an evidence base to (i)
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade is engaging with businesses and financial stakeholders to better understand the potential national security risk posed by outward direct investment in sensitive sectors. In May, the Cabinet Office issued public guidan...
Answered 14 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: USADepartment for Business and TradeTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12921More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to Section 1.3 2. of the UK-US Atlantic Declaration, what progress he has made on (a) enabling the UK and US export controls toolkits to work in a complementary way, (b) implementing exp
Answer: We are committed to ensuring our export controls develop to address risks to national security and international peace and security posed by emerging technologies, while supporting UK exporters in strategically important sectors. Building on the commitmen...
Answered 12 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordTrade agreements: USACabinet OfficeTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12920More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the policy paper entitled The Atlantic Declaration, updated on 21 June 2023, who is the lead (a) minister and (b) official for (i) a shared workplan on critical and emerging technologies, (ii)
Answer: The Cabinet Office’s National Security Secretariat is responsible for the overall implementation of the Atlantic Declaration. It operates under the leadership of the National Security Advisor, and Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economi...
Answered 12 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordTrade agreements: USACabinet OfficeTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12919More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the policy paper entitled The Atlantic Declaration, updated on 21 June 2023, what progress he has made on (a) a shared workplan on critical and emerging technologies, (b) collaborative Research
Answer: The UK has worked closely with the U.S. to implement commitments across all five pillars of the Atlantic Declaration, which was announced in June 2023. Key achievements include participation in the inaugural Quantum Development Group, launching the inaugu...
Answered 12 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordHorizon IT System: CompensationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12911More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what the cost is of legal fees related to Post Office IT Horizon redress paid to external law firms by (a) scheme and (b) firm.
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade delivers the Group Litigation Order (GLO) scheme and the recently-launched Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme (HCRS).Since the launch of the GLO scheme in March 2023, a total of c.£2.9 million has been spent on legal ...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordIntegrated Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy ReviewCabinet OfficeTabled 30 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11837More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what (a) policy reviews, (b) new and revised strategies, (c) green papers and (d) white papers relating to the policy areas covered in the (i) The Integrated Review 2021, published on 16 March 2021, and (ii) Int
Answer: The government has launched a number of reviews and strategies relating to policy areas covered in the Integrated Review (2021) and Integrated Review Refresh (2023). These include but are not limited to: Strategic Defence Review - Ministry of DefenceAUKUS...
Answered 4 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordNational Security CouncilCabinet OfficeTabled 30 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11836More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the written statement entitled Cabinet Committees, published on 10 October 2024, HCWS118, for what reason the Secretary of State for Business and Trade is no longer a permanent member of the Na
Answer: The National Security Council is a Cabinet Committee, membership of Cabinet Committees is decided by the Prime Minister. Cabinet committees have a standing membership, however other Ministers will be invited according to the agenda.
Answered 4 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordNational Security CouncilCabinet OfficeTabled 30 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11829More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the written statement entitled Cabinet Committees, published on 10 October 2024, HCWS118, for what reason the National Security Council Economic Security sub-committee has been abolished; and w
Answer: The body referred to in the Rt Hon. Members' question was one of a number of sub-Committees of the National Security Council (NSC). Since July 2024 the National Security Council itself considers economic security, as part of its broader strategic approach...
Answered 4 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordRussia: OilForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9907More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment his Department has made of the impact of (a) UK and (b) other countries' sanctions on individual vessels on preventing Russian circumvention of oil exp
Answer: The government is committed to closing down sanctions loopholes, and cracking down on ever more desperate forms of sanctions circumvention, working closely with our partners. Tackling Putin's shadow fleet is a key part of this work. Since gaining the powe...
Answered 23 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordRussia: OilForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9906More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the sanctions placed on individual vessels announced by his Department on 11 September 2024 and 17 October 2024, what additional steps he has (a) taken and
Answer: The government is committed to closing down sanctions loopholes, and cracking down on ever more desperate forms of sanctions circumvention, working closely with our partners. Tackling Putin's shadow fleet is a key part of this work. Since gaining the powe...
Answered 24 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCommunity Development: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4599More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Communities Opportunities Fund has been abolished.
Answer: The Chancellor’s July ‘Public Spending: Inheritance’ speech set out the state of the UK’s spending inheritance from the previous Government. In this context, the Chancellor has set out a path to confirming plans for this year and next at the forthcoming B...
Answered 17 Sept 2024
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