Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 06 Dec 2016
Flood Re Insurance Scheme
"I beg to move,
That this House has considered the Flood Re insurance scheme.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship today, Mr Hollobone. I am delighted to have the opportunity to move the motion.
Back in 2005, Carlisle was badly affected by floods, following which substantial investment …..."John Stevenson - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 06 Dec 2016
Flood Re Insurance Scheme
"I have some sympathy with what my hon. Friend says. In Carlisle, the sporting facilities were badly affected and they have ongoing issues with their insurance. She has raised a similar issue, which the Minister might wish to address when she sums up...."John Stevenson - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 06 Dec 2016
Flood Re Insurance Scheme
"My hon. Friend is in many respects raising the very issue that I am about to deal with, so I obviously have a great deal of sympathy. Again, it will be interesting to hear what the Minister says about that point.
The real issue concerns long leaseholders who live in …..."John Stevenson - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 06 Dec 2016
Flood Re Insurance Scheme
"I agree wholeheartedly with my hon. Friend. Flood Re has been a success. I have seen that in my constituency, where people now have confidence that their house will be insured. What I am trying to get at is a small group of people. In the setting I mentioned earlier, …..."John Stevenson - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 06 Dec 2016
Flood Re Insurance Scheme
"The right hon. Gentleman raises an interesting point. I am aware of the proposal with regards to commercial properties, which may be a way forward for them. I have concentrated on a narrow point with regards to the circumstances surrounding Flood Re.
To conclude, will the Minister bring forward a …..."John Stevenson - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 07 Jul 2016
Oral Answers to Questions
"T2. Following the floods in Carlisle, I am concerned that a group of leaseholders will not be able to get insurance under Flood Re. They consist of 68 long leaseholders with a management company as the freeholder with responsibility for insurance. That management company has not been able to obtain …..."John Stevenson - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 26th May 2016
Asked by:
John Stevenson (Conservative - Carlisle)
Question
to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, for what reasons the Tobacco Manufacturers' Association has not been invited to meetings of the litter strategy advisory group.
Answered by Rory Stewart
We welcome all views on how the problem of litter, including that caused by cigarettes can be tackled. As such, Defra will consult with a wide range of stakeholders to inform the development of its policies, and does so in line with the government’s Consultation Principles and other obligations.
The Litter Strategy Advisory Group currently has over 20 members, which include representatives from, among others, local government, the packaging industry and organisations with expertise in running national campaigns to address the problem of litter. Without making the Group too large, which could reduce its effectiveness; the Group’s membership strikes a balance between different interests but still allows for effective discussion.
We recognise that a desire to see littering reduced extends beyond just the organisations represented on the Group, and we intend to seek input from a wider base that this, with the Group being only one way that views and contributions on litter prevention can be fed in.
Written Question
Tuesday 3rd May 2016
Asked by:
John Stevenson (Conservative - Carlisle)
Question
to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, which campaign groups attended the initial meeting of key stakeholders at the litter strategy advisory group.
Answered by Rory Stewart
The Minister for Local Government and I had an initial meeting with the following organisations to discuss the Government’s intention to form a Litter Strategy Advisory Group and publish a National Litter Strategy:
- Keep Britain Tidy
- Campaign for the Protection of Rural England
- Hubbub
- Local Government Association
- The Industry Council for Research on Packaging and the Environment (INCPEN)
- Foodservice Packaging Association
- The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management
Written Question
Wednesday 27th April 2016
Asked by:
John Stevenson (Conservative - Carlisle)
Question
to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the (a) Tobacco Manufacturers Association, (b) Wine and Spirits Association, (c) Scottish Whisky Association, (d) British Food and Drinks Federation and (e) British Soft Drinks Association have been asked to attend the national litter strategy advisory group.
Answered by Rory Stewart
The current confirmed members of the Litter Strategy Advisory Group are:
Local Government Association |
London Councils |
Local councils |
Highways England and Connect Plus |
Industry Council for Research on Packaging and the Environment |
Foodservice Packaging Association |
Packaging and Films Association |
British Retail Consortium |
Wrigley |
McDonald’s |
Keep Britain Tidy |
Campaign to Protect Rural England |
Hubbub |
Clean Up Britain |
Marine Conservation Society |
Cleanup UK |
Chartered Institution of Wastes Management |
Bradford University |
Input to the Strategy’s development will go beyond the Advisory Group. We will seek the views of, among others, representatives from local government, campaign groups and independent experts, as well as voices from the packaging and fast-food industries. As part of this process, we will also establish a number of working groups on specific issues such as roadside litter, data and monitoring and enforcement.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 06 Jan 2016
Flooding
"First, may I reiterate my thanks to not only the emergency services, but the families, friends, neighbours and communities who did so much during the floods to help the people of my constituency who were directly and, indeed, indirectly affected? I was also very pleased that the Prime Minister came …..."John Stevenson - View Speech
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