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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Supply Chains

Thursday 25 November 2021 · 3 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial measures include increasing HGV testing capacity by 90%, extending cabotage rights, and offering boot camps to train up to 5000 HGV drivers.
  • The Minister welcomed the announcement of 20 million for the tidal energy sector and stated the Government supports supply chains for the wider maritime economy.
  • The UK Government is working collaboratively to address supply chain issues and has brought in expertise like Sir Dave Lewis to maintain supply chain resilience.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 David Duguid Con
Employment Business & Trade
Context

The MP is concerned about ensuring the resilience and stability of supply chains, especially following disruptions caused by the pandemic and economic recovery.

Question

What steps are being taken to help ensure the resilience of supply chains?

Answer from Steve Barclay

We have put in place a number of measures, including increasing HGV testing capacity by 90%, extending cabotage rights, making available boot camps to train up to 5,000 HGV drivers, and providing temporary visas for poultry workers and butchers.

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Q2 David Duguid Con
Climate Energy
Context

The MP welcomes a £20 million funding announcement for tidal energy but seeks assurance that this will reinforce existing supply chains in the wider maritime sector.

Question

Will you join me and the UK Marine Energy Council in welcoming the announcement of £20 million for the tidal energy sector, and will this Government support supply chains for the wider maritime economy?

Answer from Steve Barclay

I do welcome that announcement. The Energy Minister said the backing for tidal steam power is opening up a new chapter for Britain's coastal communities and advancing the possibilities for Britain's marine energy sector to play a significant role in delivering the UK's green energy revolution.

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Not addressed: Supporting supply chains for the wider maritime economy

How: Welcoming Announcement Without Specific Support Commitments

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Q3 Peter Grant SNP
Business & Trade
Context

The MP is concerned about the impact of new UK import controls on January and seeks guarantees that these will not adversely affect small and medium-sized enterprises reliant on EU imports.

Question

When the UK starts to impose import controls in January, what guarantees can be given that the needs of small businesses will be kept in mind?

Answer from Steve Barclay

We are working collaboratively across the UK and have joined a call with First Ministers to discuss supply chain issues. We have also brought in expertise such as Sir Dave Lewis to work on maintaining supply chain resilience.

Not addressed: Guarantees for small businesses under new import controls

How: Discussing Collaboration And Expert Involvement Without Addressing Specific Guarantees

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