Stephen Gethins MP: written questions
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Written questions
Colombia: Trade AgreementsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12967More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of the investor-state dispute settlement measures in the Colombia-UK Bilateral Investment Treaty on the upholding of (a) environmental and (b)
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member for Arbroath and Broughty Ferry to my response to Question 12968 on 12th November 2024: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2024-11-06/12968
Answered 13 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordColombia: Trade AgreementsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12966More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his Colombian counterpart on the UK-Colombia Bilateral Investment Treaty.
Answer: The UK has consistently been one of the leading international investors in Colombia. UK investors are protected by the Bilateral Investment Treaty and use it to inform their investment decisions. Since the formation of the new government, FCDO and DBT off...
Answered 14 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordMusic: UK Relations with EUDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 30 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11944More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of leaving the EU on the music industry.
Answer: Since the UK’s departure from the EU, DCMS hase closely monitored the sector's adaptation, particularly regarding touring. This Government is working closely with the music industry, and with guidance and support to help artists and professionals navigate...
Answered 4 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordMigrants: EmploymentScotland OfficeTabled 30 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11943More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has had discussions with the Scottish Government on incentivising migrants to work in key industries in Scotland.
Answer: I have had frequent discussions with the Deputy First Minister of Scotland and have been clear that immigration should not be used as an alternative to training or tackling workforce problems here at home. We value the important contribution made by worke...
Answered 4 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordMigrants: EmploymentScotland OfficeTabled 30 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11942More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on incentivising migrants to work in key industries in Scotland.
Answer: We are taking a joined up-approach across government, linking migration policy and visa controls to skills and labour market policies – so immigration is not used as an alternative to training or tackling workforce problems here at home. We value the impo...
Answered 4 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPublic FinanceTreasuryTabled 30 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11873More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to Section 2.28 of the OBR’s Economic and Fiscal Outlook, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of a 15% decrease in the UK economy on public finances.
Answer: The growth mission is the central mission of the government. Through the growth mission, the government is restoring economic stability, increasing investment, and reforming the economy to drive up prosperity and living standards across the UK. The govern...
Answered 4 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordUK Trade with EUTreasuryTabled 23 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10736More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of leaving the European (a) Customs Union and (b) Single Market on growth.
Answer: The UK economy has experienced significant disruption in recent years due to a range of factors including Covid-19, supply chain disruption and the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. It remains challenging to separate out the effects of leaving the Customs Un...
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordArmenia: AzerbaijanForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 23 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10735More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his European counterparts on the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Answer: Alongside our European allies, we continue to urge Armenia and Azerbaijan to utilise upcoming multilateral meetings to maintain momentum on the peace process to finalise a lasting peace agreement. Officials in London, Baku and Yerevan remain in regular cl...
Answered 30 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordArmed Conflict: Sexual OffencesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6301More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department plans to implement the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative Strategy beyond 2025.
Answer: Preventing conflict and empowering women and girls is critical to the delivery of the government's missions, and the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative (PSVI) remains a priority for the UK. We are working to prevent and respond to conflict-...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSudan: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6300More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when he plans to disburse the £89 million pledged to Sudan in March 2024.
Answer: As of the end of September 2024, £70 million had been disbursed. The rest of the UK's funding to Sudan this year - which now stands at £97 million following further UK support since March - will be distributed by the end of the financial year.
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSudan: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6299More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he plans to take with his US counterpart to promote expanded humanitarian access to Sudan; and what steps he has taken to remove barriers to humanitarian assistanc
Answer: The conflict in Sudan has created the worst humanitarian crisis in the world, with famine now declared in Zamzam IDP camp in Darfur. 25.6 million people are facing crisis, emergency and famine levels of food insecurity across Sudan. The UK continues to pu...
Answered 16 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPublic Finance: BrexitTreasuryTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6298More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of the UK's exit from the EU on public finances.
Answer: The Government has no overall estimate of the impact of the UK’s exit from the EU on public finances. As part of the Withdrawal Agreement with the EU, the UK agreed the Financial Settlement, which is a methodology for settling pre-existing UK financial ob...
Answered 9 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordWinter Fuel Payment: DisabilityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6297More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changing eligibility requirements for the winter fuel payment on people with disabilities.
Answer: This Government is committed to pensioners. Everyone in our society, no matter their working history or savings deserves a comfortable and dignified retirement. Given the substantial pressures faced by the public finances this year and next, the Governmen...
Answered 10 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordJordan: RefugeesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 5 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4368More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to help support (a) refugees and (b) host communities in Jordan.
Answer: Jordan has shown tremendous generosity in hosting an estimated 1.3 million Syrian refugees in addition to 2.3 million Palestinian refugees registered with UNRWA. UK support to Jordan includes humanitarian aid, and investment in education, social protectio...
Answered 13 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordSudan: Crimes against HumanityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 3987More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to help gather evidence of potential crimes against humanity in Sudan.
Answer: The UK has highlighted and condemned human rights abuses at the UN Human Rights Council and Security Council, and directly with the warring parties. We continue to call for an end to the violence, and for those responsible for human rights abuses to be he...
Answered 11 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordSudan: Armed ConflictForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 3986More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help ensure that arms are not reaching belligerents in the civil war in Sudan.
Answer: There is a longstanding UK arms embargo in place for the whole of Sudan, as well as a UN arms embargo on Darfur. The Sudan Sanctions Regulations 2020 put in place sanctions measures to ensure the UK continues to meet its obligations under the UN sanctions...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordPalestinians: Fire and Rescue ServicesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 3985More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will hold discussions with his counterpart in Israel on the fire engine donated to Palestinian firefighters in Nablus that has been held by the port authorities in Ashd
Answer: The UK continues to call on Israel to increase humanitarian and commercial access into the Palestinian territories by ensuring all aid crossings are fully operational, including the port of Ashdod. During his recent trip to Israel, the Foreign Secretary m...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordVisas: Skilled WorkersHome OfficeTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2357More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the impact of the increase in the earnings threshold for overseas workers on the food and drink sector.
Answer: I refer the Honourable Gentlemen to the Home Secretary’s written ministerial statement on 30 July 2024.
Answered 2 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordVisas: Skilled WorkersHome OfficeTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2356More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the impact of the increase in the earnings threshold for overseas workers on the higher education sector.
Answer: I refer the Honourable Gentlemen to the Home Secretary’s written ministerial statement on 30 July 2024.
Answered 2 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordVisas: Skilled WorkersHome OfficeTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2355More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the increase in the earnings threshold for overseas workers on the care sector.
Answer: I refer the Honourable Gentlemen to the Home Secretary’s written ministerial statement on 30 July 2024.
Answered 2 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordChemicals: RegulationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2354More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans he has for greater data sharing on chemicals regulation with the European Union.
Answer: The Government is committed to protecting human health and the environment. We are currently considering the best approach to chemicals regulation in the UK.
Answered 2 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordChemicals: RegulationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2353More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions his Department have had with the EU on cooperation on chemicals regulation.
Answer: The Government is committed to protecting human health and the environment. We are currently considering the best approach to chemicals regulation in the UK.
Answered 2 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordSanctions: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2352More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he plans to bring UK sanctions in line with the humanitarian exemption in UN Security Council Resolution 2664.
Answer: The UK played a central role in helping secure UN Security Council Resolution 2664 - a landmark step that introduced a cross-cutting exemption to the asset freeze measures to further support humanitarian delivery. The exception applies to the UK's 7 UN sa...
Answered 6 Sept 2024
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