Scott Mann
MP for North Cornwall
Con
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
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Will my right hon. Friend confirm that the shared prosperity fund is separate from the levelling-up fund? Will there be an announcement soon on this, ensuring the fund will be less time-consuming for small businesses compared to EU schemes?
Context
The Government announced a £4 billion levelling-up fund, and the Green Book review aims to better support projects outside London. The shared prosperity fund is also separate and should be simpler for small businesses.
Boris Johnson
Yes, the shared prosperity fund is different from the levelling-up fund. We will work closely with Cornwall to ensure best use of funding.
Session: PMQs
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China's brazen human rights abuses and its increasingly assertive behaviour internationally are both deeply disturbing issues. In the light of this behaviour, what consideration has the Department given to the integrated review of security, defence, development and foreign policy to safeguard British friends and interests in south-east Asia?
Context
The MP raises concerns about China's human rights abuses and assertive international behavior, asking for consideration given to these issues within the context of the integrated security, defence, development, and foreign policy review.
Nigel Adams
I am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising this. I would remind him that, on 6 October, 39 countries joined in a statement at the UN Third Committee expressing deep concern at the human rights situation in Xinjiang, Hong Kong and Tibet. This growing caucus willing to speak out reflects the UK's diplomatic leadership. The tilt to the Indo-Pacific is a key ambition for our integrated review. It will outline the UK's intention to become a long-term partner to south Asian and Asia-Pacific countries. We are already working to develop closer partnerships with the region through our bid to achieve Association of Southeast Asian Nations dialogue partnership status. The Foreign Secretary visited Hanoi recently, and that was high on our agenda. We are also keen to pursue our accession to the comprehensive and progressive agreement for trans-Pacific partnership.
Session: South China Sea
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What recent assessment has been made of the effect on regional security of China's actions in the South China sea?
Context
The MP asks about the assessment made on regional security in light of recent actions taken by China in the South China Sea.
Nigel Adams
On 3 September, I reiterated our concern about reports of militarisation, coercion and intimidation in the South China Sea, and I called on all parties to refrain from activity likely to raise tensions. Given the importance we attach to the UN convention on the law of the sea, I also put our comprehensive legal position on the SCS on public record for the first time.
Session: South China Sea
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I would like to congratulate the Secretary of State and her team on their progress in areas such as the Japanese free trade deal. North Cornwall's shellfish industry hopes for growth due to our new trading freedom. Can the Department consider potential opportunities for crab and seafood exports to Asian countries such as Korea and Taiwan?
Context
North Cornwall has shellfish fisheries hoping to benefit from new trading independence.
Elizabeth Truss
There are significant opportunities for Cornish seafood in Japan, Korea, and across Asia. The UK-Japan deal will see tariffs reduced on salmon, and the sardine recognised properly. A webinar is scheduled for 26 October to help exporters, including crab exporters, access the Japanese market.
Session: Topical Questions
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What measures has the Department taken to prevent cross-contamination of covid between care homes?
Context
Concerns about transmission of the virus between care homes, particularly from staff working in multiple locations.
Helen Whately
I thank my hon. Friend for his comments, but most of the credit should go to those working in social care, who have been looking after some of the most vulnerable people in our society in such difficult circumstances. He is right that it is really important that we ensure that there is no transmission between one care home and another, which is why we are requiring care homes to make sure that their staff work in only one setting and are providing additional funding to enable them to do this.
Session: Adult Care Covid-19
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Mr. Mann seeks information on steps taken by the Department to support victims of crime in his constituency, particularly those under the Devon and Cornwall police and crime commissioner area.
Context
Questions on the Department's measures to support crime victims specifically in the Cornish region.
Robert Buckland (The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice)
Mr. Buckland provides details on over £2 million in funding to the Devon and Cornwall PCC area, including specific allocations through rape support funds and additional Covid-19 extraordinary funding for local providers.
Session: Topical Questions
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Scott Mann asks about steps being taken for affordable local housing and quality control measures for newly constructed homes in his constituency and across the south-west.
Context
The Government has committed to increasing affordable housing supply through a £9 billion programme. Since 2010, almost 52,000 new homes have been built in the south-west.
The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Robert Jenrick
Robert Jenrick responds by announcing a statutory independent new homes ombudsman to protect homebuyers from poor-quality builders. This scheme will ensure compensation for shoddy workmanship and that house builders must join the new ombudsman system.
Session: Affordable Housing South-west
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Productivity: Rural Areas
14 October 2020
Responding: Kemi Badenoch
Main Concerns
['Cornwall is recognised as having the lowest productivity rate in the UK, with figures from February 2019 showing it was 32% below the national average. The rural productivity gap exists due to a combination of geographical and historical factors, leading to underinvestment in already affluent areas which exacerbates inequalities.']
Specific Asks
['The Minister is asked to continue investing in technical colleges and degree level apprenticeships, ensure everyone has access to good-quality broadband and mobile connectivity, support planning policies designed to promote economic growth for rural and coastal communities, push for a bigger role of digital and virtual health services, and funnel R&D funding into farming sector innovation.']
UK Musicians: EU Visa Arrangements
19 January 2021
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement: Fishing Industry
14 January 2021
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Covid-19: Dental Services
14 January 2021
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
I thank my hon. Friend for co-sponsoring the debate and highlight the severe impact of the pandemic on dental services, including lost appointments, delayed treatments, financial difficulties for prac...
Future Relationship with the EU
10 December 2020
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Gambling and Lotteries
08 December 2020
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Backbench Business
08 October 2020
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Supports the Government's overall aims for levelling up but requests a delay in implementing changes to the standard method for assessing local housing need until there is an opportunity for parliamen...
CCRC Decision on 44 Post Office Prosecutions
05 October 2020
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Coronavirus
15 September 2020
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Japan Free Trade Agreement
14 September 2020
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Protection of Jobs and Businesses
09 September 2020
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Labour Party calls for targeted income support to businesses and self-employed people in sectors hardest hit by the virus, criticising the Government's withdrawal of job retention schemes. It emph...
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PMQs Asked
6
Ministerial Questions Asked
23
House of Commons Debates Involved
1
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
0
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 1370 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
-73% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
-56% below average
This MP:
6
Average:
13.7
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-60% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+375% above average
This MP:
23
Average:
4.8
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.4
Important Context
- - Ministers answer questions rather than asking them, so have different activity patterns
- - Activity quantity doesn't measure quality or effectiveness of representation
- - Some MPs focus more on constituency work than parliamentary questions
- - Newly elected MPs will have less parliamentary history
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This page tracks Scott Mann's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.