Robin Swann MP: written questions
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Written questions
Food and Livestock: Ashford (Kent)Department for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34165More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many vehicles containing (a) live animals and (b) food products failed to attend a further inspection at Sevington in the last 12 months.
Answer: Due to the intelligence led and dynamic nature of our biosecurity controls, and to ensure operations are not impacted, we are unable to share this data. The risk of legitimate commercial loads not attending Sevington is mitigated by robust, data-backed en...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordReserve Forces: RetirementMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32722More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of reviewing the mandatory retirement age for reservists.
Answer: As the Minister for Veterans and People, I have commissioned an internal review in Defence to ensure that we are making the most of the unique contribution our Reserve Forces offer. The review will examine the Reserves landscape and will include some aspe...
Answered 27 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordNorthern Ireland and Republic of IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32652More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether he has received representations on the feasibility of proposals for the Dáil to sit in Northern Ireland; and whether he has made an assessment of the compatibility of those proposals with the Bel
Answer: I have received no such representations.
Answered 26 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordAirportsDepartment for TransportTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32525More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what is required for an airport to be designated as a level 3 airport.
Answer: For an airport to be designated as Level 3 slot coordinated, and therefore requiring the formal allocation of slots by an independent coordinator, the demand for operating services should exceed the airport infrastructure’s capacity for at least one sched...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordNorthern Ireland Executive: Foreign RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 902818More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with the Northern Ireland Executive on the development of its international relations strategy.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has held official-level discussions with the Northern Ireland Executive (NIE) on their proposal to develop an international relations strategy. We look forward to continuing that engagement with the NIE in ...
Answered 25 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordCommissioner for Public Appointments for Northern Ireland: VacanciesNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25567More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has had with the First and deputy First Minister on the continuing vacancy in the office of the Commissioner of Public Appointments for Northern Ireland.
Answer: The appointment of a new Commissioner for Public Appointments for Northern Ireland is a matter for the First Minister and deputy First Minister.
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordUK Internal Trade: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 20 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25119More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the Safeguarding the Union command paper, published on 31 January 2024.
Answer: The Government is committed to implementing the Windsor Framework and to taking all steps necessary to protect Northern Ireland’s place in the UK internal market. Commitments made in the Safeguarding the Union command paper support this objective, and the...
Answered 23 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordFoot and Mouth Disease: GermanyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25118More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions Ministers in his Department have had with their counterparts in the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in the Northern Ireland Executive
Answer: In response to the outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Germany, we are in contact with German counterparts to understand the latest situation and, as is routine procedure, we are working closely with the Devolved Governments to understand the risks to t...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordFoot and Mouth Disease: Disease ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24376More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to his Department's press release entitled, Government introduces import ban of cattle, pigs and sheep from Germany to protect farmers after Foot and Mouth case, publish
Answer: The measures announced on 14 January 2025 apply to imports into Great Britain. For Northern Ireland the controls on meat and live animals will apply to a 3 kilometres protection zone and 10 kilometres surveillance zones surrounding the infected premises i...
Answered 29 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordIndependent Review of the Windsor FrameworkNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23685More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether the Independent Review of the Windsor Framework will consider the (a) operation and (b) output of the Northern Ireland Assembly Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee.
Answer: It will be a matter for Lord Murphy to consider the programme of work of the Review. In line with the Terms of Reference, the Review will be obliged to consult with a range of stakeholders, including Northern Ireland political parties, and can engage with...
Answered 16 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordCybersecurity: Northern IrelandDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23241More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, which Northern Irish companies received funding from the £1.8m for regional cyber skills projects.
Answer: Cyber Local is a UK government scheme to deliver tailored support for the cyber security sector. It is part of the government’s work to make the UK more resilient against cyber threats, support economic growth and develop digital skills.£1.9 million of fu...
Answered 15 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordChildren's Wellbeing and Schools BillDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23240More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she had discussions with the Minister of Education in Northern Ireland on Clause 56 of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill.
Answer: Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.The department has engaged with the devolved governments during the development of the Bill.The department is committed to keeping our devolved government colleague...
Answered 17 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordWar Widow(er)s Recognition PaymentMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22221More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress he has made on the War Widow(er)s Recognition Payment scheme; how many applicants have received payments; and what the (a) branch of service and (b) regiment of such recipients is.
Answer: This Government recognises the unique commitment that Service families make to our country. We remain sympathetic to those widows and widowers who forfeited pensions under historic rules because they remarried or cohabited. The War Widow(er)s Recognition ...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordNorthern Ireland WaterDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20749More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will hold discussions with the Northern Ireland Executive on the regulation of Northern Ireland Water.
Answer: Water policy and regulation in Northern Ireland is the responsibility of the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in the Northern Ireland Executive. However, there are regular opportunities for ministerial discussions on a wide range of...
Answered 6 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordConsumer Goods: SafetyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20542More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has had discussions with online sales platforms on guidance on implementation of the General Product Safety Regulation.
Answer: Ministerial colleagues in the Department and I undertake regular engagement with businesses, including online marketplaces and those who sell products online, to listen to their concerns. In addition, officials in my Department have regular discussions wi...
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEU External Trade: South AmericaDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 9 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18833More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of the trade agreement between the EU and Mercusor on (a) food producers and (b) farmers in Northern Ireland.
Answer: The department has not made an assessment of the trade agreement between the EU and Mercusor. The department continuously monitors agri-food markets through the UK Agriculture Market Monitoring Group.
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordAnimal Welfare: ProsecutionsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 5 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18303More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many prosecutions there have been under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2019.
Answer: Responsibility for enforcing the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 lies with English local authorities. Local authorities may keep records of individual enforcement activity, including cases that have le...
Answered 23 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordMidwives: Northern IrelandDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17714More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of Professor Mary Renfrew's report entitled Enabling Safe Quality Midwifery Services and Care In Northern Ireland, publish
Answer: Improving maternity and neonatal care remains a priority for the Government. Whilst health is a devolved matter, there will be shared challenges and opportunities for improvement, so we are considering the report to help inform our next steps. A formal as...
Answered 9 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordListed Places of Worship Grant SchemeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17444More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what her policy is on future funding arrangements for the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme.
Answer: Departmental settlements have been set following the Budget announcement on October 30. Individual programmes will now be assessed during the departmental Business Planning process.
Answered 6 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordFreehold and Leasehold: Northern IrelandMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17443More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department has had discussions with the Northern Ireland Executive on legislation on (a) leasehold and (b) freehold affecting properties in Northern Ireland.
Answer: The department regularly engages with the Northern Ireland Executive on a range of policy areas including housing. Recently this has included ministerial attendance of the British Irish Council's Planning and Places meeting in November, as well as through...
Answered 6 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aid: StormsMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16379More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether any Military Aid to the Civil Authorities requests have been made as a result of storm Bert.
Answer: No.
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordNorthern Ireland Office: Domestic VisitsNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 13 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14268More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to the Answer of 13 November 2024 to Question 13304 on Northern Ireland Office: Domestic Visits, what steps he is taking to ensure the process is followed.
Answer: Members of Parliament are notified in advance of Ministerial visits to their constituency. On a recent occasion, a typographical error in an email meant that the Honourable Member’s constituency office was not notified correctly. The Northern Ireland Offi...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Northern IrelandDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13858More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will have discussions with the Northern Ireland Executive on (a) establishing a watchdog to regulate the cost of charging electric vehicles and (b) encouraging electric vehicle use.
Answer: We are committed to the transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles, as this will drive economic growth, help the UK meet its climate change obligations and improve air quality. To support that transition, the Department...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordNorthern Ireland Office: Domestic VisitsNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13304More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what his policy is on notifying an hon. Member before visiting their constituency.
Answer: The policy is to notify Members of Parliament in advance of visiting their constituency.
Answered 13 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordAirports: DisabilityDepartment for TransportTabled 31 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 12186More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will publish a breakdown of funding for passengers with reduced mobility services at United Kingdom airports provided by her Department.
Answer: Under the UK law, the managing body of the airport is responsible for ensuring the provision of free assistance, for disabled or less mobile passengers. The UK aviation sector operates in a private market, therefore the sector is responsible for funding t...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
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