John Whitby MP: written questions

Written questions

• Consumer Goods: SafetyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20869More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support artisans and sole traders in (a) Derbyshire and (b) the UK with (i) the requirement for an EU-based responsible person and (ii) the other requirements und

  Answer: The Government is supporting small businesses across the UK to understand and comply with the new EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) and its application in Northern Ireland.We have published information on GOV.UK regarding GPSR's application in N...

  Answered 27 Dec 2024

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• Air Pollution: AshbourneDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17466More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help reduce air pollution levels in Ashbourne, in the context of the establishment of an air quality management area following elevated levels of

  Answer: When an Air quality management area (AGMA) is declared, local authorities are required to produce an Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) to bring air pollution down to within statutory limits. Defra has been engaging with Derbyshire Dales District Council to e...

  Answered 5 Dec 2024

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