Part 2: Oral and Written Questions from
Thursday 3 March 2011
Notes:
*
Indicates a Question for Oral Answer.
+
Indicates a Question not included in the random selection process but accepted because the quota for that day had not been filled.
[N]
Indicates a Question for Written Answer on a named day, i.e. the Member has indicated under S.O. No. 22(4) the day on which he wishes the Question to be answered.
[R]
Indicates that a relevant interest has been declared.
Questions for Oral or Written Answer
beginning on Wednesday 2 March 2011
(the 'Questions Book')
Part 2: Oral and Written Questions from
Thursday 3 March 2011
For Written Questions for answer on the day of issue of this paper, see Part 1 of this paper and the Order Paper.
Questions in this paper are arranged in the following way: date for answer; Oral before Written under each date; date of tabling under each answering date; unstarred and transferred questions followed by answering departments in alphabetical order.
THURSDAY 3 MARCH
Questions for Oral Answer
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport
*2
|
Stella Creasy (Walthamstow): What steps his Department is taking to promote jobs and growth in the creative and leisure industries. |
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(43630)
|
*3
|
Charlotte Leslie (Bristol North West): What recent assessment he has made of rates of participation of young people in boxing. |
|
(43631)
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*4
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Esther McVey (Wirral West): What assessment he has made of the role of tourism in stimulating economic growth. |
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(43632)
|
*5
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Miss Anne McIntosh (Thirsk and Malton): What information his Department holds on the effects of tourism on the economy; and if he will make a statement. |
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(43633)
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*6
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Mark Menzies (Fylde): What steps his Department is taking to encourage philanthropy in the arts. |
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(43634)
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*7
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Gavin Barwell (Croydon Central): How much Arts Council England spent in (a) London and (b) Croydon in 2010-11. |
|
(43635)
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*8
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Greg Hands (Chelsea and Fulham): What recent steps he has taken to increase inbound tourism. |
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(43636)
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*9
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Mr Aidan Burley (Cannock Chase): What assessment he has made of the role of tourism in stimulating economic growth. |
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(43637)
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*10
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Graham Jones (Hyndburn): What assessment he has made of the effects of the outcome of the Comprehensive Spending Review on funding for community and grass roots sports. |
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(43638)
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*11
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Mr David Lammy (Tottenham): What plans he has for the future use of the Olympic Stadium after the London 2012 Olympics. |
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(43639)
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*12
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Amber Rudd (Hastings and Rye): What assessment he has made of the role of tourism in stimulating economic growth. |
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(43640)
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*13
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Dr Julian Huppert (Cambridge): What plans he has for the long-term future of the public library service. |
|
(43641)
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*14
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Simon Hughes (Bermondsey and Old Southwark): If he will require the British Film Institute to continue the UK Film Council's work on promoting diversity in the film sector. |
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(43642)
|
*15
|
Jeremy Lefroy (Stafford): What assessment he has made of the role of tourism in stimulating economic growth. |
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(43643)
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*16
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Graham Evans (Weaver Vale): What steps he is taking to encourage young people to participate in competitive sport. |
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(43644)
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*17
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Nicola Blackwood (Oxford West and Abingdon): What assessment he has made of the role of tourism in stimulating economic growth. |
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(43645)
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*18
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Andrew Bridgen (North West Leicestershire): What plans he has for the future of community radio; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(43646)
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*19
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Gregg McClymont (Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East): What assessment he has made of the effect on small businesses of the revision of the timetable for introduction of universal broadband. |
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(43647)
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*20
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Laura Sandys (South Thanet): What assessment he has made of the contribution of arts and culture to the regeneration of deprived seaside towns. |
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(43648)
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At 11.05 am
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport
The Members listed below have been selected by ballot to ask a Topical Question.
*1
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Karl Turner (Kingston upon Hull East): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. |
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(43649)
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*2
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Dr Daniel Poulter (Central Suffolk and North Ipswich): |
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(43650)
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*3
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Sheryll Murray (South East Cornwall): |
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(43651)
|
*4
|
Sheila Gilmore (Edinburgh East): |
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(43652)
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*6
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Harriett Baldwin (West Worcestershire): |
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(43654)
|
*7
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Greg Hands (Chelsea and Fulham): |
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(43655)
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*8
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Gavin Shuker (Luton South): |
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(43656)
|
At 11.15 am
Oral Questions to the Leader of the House and the hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, representing the House of Commons Commission
*1
|
Julie Hilling (Bolton West): To ask the Leader of the House, what recent discussions he has had with the Chair of the Backbench Business Committee on means for that Committee to receive representations from hon. Members. |
|
(43619)
|
*2
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Heidi Alexander (Lewisham East): To ask the Leader of the House, what recent discussions he has had with the Chair of the Committee of Selection on the operation of that Committee. |
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(43620)
|
*3
|
Kevin Brennan (Cardiff West): To ask the Leader of the House, what recent representations he has received on the consequences of the timing of question time in the House for the conduct of committee business; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(43621)
|
*5
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Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough): To ask the Leader of the House, if he will bring forward proposals to provide for the publication in the Official Report of advice given by Government business managers on voting by hon. Members. |
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(43623)
|
*6
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Fiona Mactaggart (Slough): To ask the Leader of the House, how many Questions for oral answer printed in the Questions Book Departments have subsequently transferred during the present Session of Parliament. |
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(43624)
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*7
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Mr Edward Leigh (Gainsborough): To ask the Leader of the House, what recent representations he has received on the practice of the House of holding daily Prayers in the Chamber. |
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(43625)
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*8
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Chris Williamson (Derby North): To ask the Leader of the House, what recent discussions he has had with the Chair of the Committee of Selection on the operation of that Committee. |
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(43626)
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*9
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Graham Jones (Hyndburn): To ask the Leader of the House, what recent discussions he has had with the Chair of the Committee of Selection on the operation of that Committee. |
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(43627)
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*10
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Mr Christopher Chope (Christchurch): To ask the hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, representing the House of Commons Commission, what recent assessment he has made of the performance of the House of Commons nursery; and if he will make a statement. |
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(43628)
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Questions for Written Answer
Notices given on Tuesday 15 February
1
N
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Frank Dobson (Holborn and St Pancras): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, which NHS hospitals provide treatment to private patients; and what the (a) limit on numbers, (b) income, (c) expenditure and (d) amount owed by private patients was for each such hospital in each of the last five years. |
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(41820)
|
Notices given on Thursday 17 February
1
N
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Mr Clive Betts (Sheffield South East): To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, which local authorities his Department has consulted on the ring-fencing of Housing Revenue Accounts receipts following the introduction of self-financing; and how many of those local authorities consulted supported the ring-fencing of such receipts. |
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(42816)
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2
N
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Mr Clive Betts (Sheffield South East): To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what proportion of receipts from council house sales local authorities will be able to retain from 2015 onwards. |
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(42817)
|
3
N
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Mr Clive Betts (Sheffield South East): To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, whether the Housing Revenue Account is treated as a landlord account; and whether rents paid by tenants may be used other than for the benefit of tenants. |
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(42818)
|
4
N
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Stella Creasy (Walthamstow): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with the UN Secretary General on the human rights of people in Sri Lanka. |
|
(43013)
|
Notices given between Friday 18 February and Friday 25 February
1
N
|
Mr David Anderson (Blaydon): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, if he will direct Companies House to take no further steps in respect of the registration as a company of the International Institute of Cricket Umpiring and Scoring until the completion of an investigation into allegations of irregularities in its registration. |
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(43273)
|
2
N
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Mr David Anderson (Blaydon): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, if he will commission an investigation into allegations of irregularities in the registration at Companies House of the International Institute of Cricket Scoring and Umpiring. |
|
(43274)
|
3
N
|
Alun Michael (Cardiff South and Penarth): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate he has made of the likely change in the number of jobs in the voluntary sector in the next three years. |
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(43275)
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4
N
|
Stephen Gilbert (St Austell and Newquay): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate he has made of the revenue foregone as a result of the avoidance of capital gains tax on second homes in the latest period for which figures are available. |
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(43466)
|
5
N
|
Stephen Gilbert (St Austell and Newquay): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the average annual operating cost of the (a) Hawk T1 and (b) Hawk T1A aircraft was in the latest period for which figures are available. |
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(43465)
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6
N
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Mr Andrew Smith (Oxford East): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what progress his Department has made on its proposed strategy to deal with rare diseases; and if he will make a statement. |
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(43272)
|
Notices given on Monday 28 February
1
N
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Michael Fallon (Sevenoaks): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what the average monetary value of a student loan to residents of (a) Kent and (b) Sevenoaks constituency was in each year since 2005. |
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(43803)
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2
N
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Michael Fallon (Sevenoaks): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what information his Department holds on the amount of funding provided by the charity sector for research conducted by universities in each of the last five years. |
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(43804)
|
3
N
|
Mr Frank Field (Birkenhead): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what criteria his Department plans to use to ensure that migrants entering the UK under the EU-India Free Trade Agreement are highly skilled and highly qualified. |
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(43917)
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4
N
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Ian Lucas (Wrexham): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, which body owns the site of the National Composite Centre in Bristol. |
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(43800)
|
5
N
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Rachel Reeves (Leeds West): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, how many local enterprise partnerships have representatives of (a) social enterprises, (b) universities and (c) the voluntary sector on their boards. |
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(43799)
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6
N
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Mr Gareth Thomas (Harrow West): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, pursuant to the Answer of 27 January 2011, Official Report, column 489W, on higher education: finance, when he intends to announce the Government's priorities for the remaining teaching grant. |
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(43922)
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7
N
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Mr Gareth Thomas (Harrow West): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, pursuant to the Answer of 27 January 2011, Official Report, column 489W, on higher education: finance, when he intends to announce plans for further funding for higher education institutions in London to take account of additional costs in London; and if he will make a statement. |
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(43923)
|
8
N
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Mr Gareth Thomas (Harrow West): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, whether he plans to take steps to reduce the number of student places at higher education institutions which intend to charge more than £6,000 per annum in tuition fees; and if he will make a statement. |
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(43924)
|
9
N
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Mr Gareth Thomas (Harrow West): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, pursuant to the Answer of 31 January 2011, Official Report, column 593W, on business: higher education, what discretionary funding each local authority has allocated to each local enterprise partnership in England; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(43925)
|
10
N
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Mr Gareth Thomas (Harrow West): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, when he plans to publish the core budget for the Technology Strategy Board for 2011-12; and if he will make a statement. |
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(43926)
|
11
N
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Mr Dominic Raab (Esher and Walton): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, in which 10 countries the most permanent emigrants from the UK settled in the most recent year for which records are available. |
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(43874)
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12
N
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Mr John Baron (Basildon and Billericay): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, when he intends to reply to the letter from the hon. Member for Basildon and Billericay of 20 December 2010 concerning a constituent, Mr Kerwin. |
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(43798)
|
13
N
|
Michael Fallon (Sevenoaks): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what was the average length of time taken by HM Revenue and Customs to complete a repayment to an individual who had made an income tax overpayment in each of the last 10 years. |
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(43805)
|
14
N
|
Michael Fallon (Sevenoaks): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will take steps to reduce the time taken for HM Revenue and Customs to make repayments to individuals who have made income tax overpayments. |
|
(43808)
|
16
N
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Mr Dominic Raab (Esher and Walton): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what proportion of income tax revenue was derived from the (a) first, (b) second and (c) third quartile of earners in (i) 1997-98 and (ii) 1998-99. |
|
(43795)
|
17
N
|
Ms Karen Buck (Westminster North): To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what his estimate is of the number of socially-rented properties of each number of bedrooms to be allocated by local authorities and registered social landlords to meet demand arising from social tenants of working age moving to properties warranted by their household size. |
|
(43838)
|
18
N
|
Ms Karen Buck (Westminster North): To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what his estimate is of the number of socially-rented properties of each number of bedrooms in each region to be allocated by local authorities and registered social landlords to meet demand arising from social tenants of working age moving to properties warranted by their household size. |
|
(43839)
|
19
N
|
Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering): To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the statement by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport of 23 June 2010, Official Report, column 100WH, what progress the Planning Inspectorate has made in developing a model condition to facilitate adoption of residential roads in new housing developments. |
|
(43912)
|
20
N
|
Andrea Leadsom (South Northamptonshire): To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what reporting requirements in relation to unadopted sewers there are for local authority searches. |
|
(43735)
|
22
N
|
Mr Nick Raynsford (Greenwich and Woolwich): To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, how much his Department spent on external legal advice in (a) January and (b) February 2011. |
|
(43913)
|
23
N
|
Stephen Barclay (North East Cambridgeshire): To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, for what reasons Ofcom owes £29.3 million to central goverment bodies; what plans there are to recover these funds; and for what reasons such liabilities arose. |
|
(43739)
|
24
N
|
Stephen Barclay (North East Cambridgeshire): To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, what professional specialist consultancy services were provided to Ofcom in 2009-10; what the name of each provider was; what the cost per provider was; how many hours each provider worked; and how many staff each provider supplied. |
|
(44034)
|
25
N
|
Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering): To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, what assessment he has made of future trends in levels of participation in seated volleyball. |
|
(43797)
|
26
N
|
Ian Lucas (Wrexham): To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, pursuant to his Answer to the hon. Member for Aberconwy of 26 January 2011, Official Report, column 281W, on broadband, when he decided to designate an area of North Wales as suitable for a broadband pilot area. |
|
(43705)
|
27
N
|
Ian Lucas (Wrexham): To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, whether the £10 million of funding for the superfast broadband pilot in North Wales will be disbursed by the Welsh Assembly Government. |
|
(43801)
|
28
N
|
Ian Lucas (Wrexham): To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, if he will define the geographical coverage of the North Wales superfast broadband pilot area announced on 11 February 2011. |
|
(43802)
|
29
N
|
Chi Onwurah (Newcastle Upon Tyne Central): To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, what the policy of Ofcom is on steps to ensure that unlicensed white space spectrum is available for innovative applications. |
|
(44035)
|
30
N
|
Mr Jim Murphy (East Renfrewshire): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the likely savings to the public purse arising from the decommissioning of HMS Cumberland over the Comprehensive Spending Review period. |
|
(43944)
|
31
N
|
Mr Jim Murphy (East Renfrewshire): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the likely weekly cost to the public purse of maintaining HMS Cumberland once it is decommissioned. |
|
(43945)
|
32
N
|
Mr Jim Murphy (East Renfrewshire): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the operational costs of HMS Cumberland for 2010-11. |
|
(43946)
|
33
N
|
Mr Jim Murphy (East Renfrewshire): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on what date he expects the Type 26 frigates to be brought into service. |
|
(43947)
|
34
N
|
Andrea Leadsom (South Northamptonshire): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if he will bring forward proposals to require (a) schools to inform parents of the content of sex education lessons and (b) parents to opt in to such lessons. |
|
(43732)
|
35
N
|
Andrea Leadsom (South Northamptonshire): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if he will bring forward proposals to require primary schools to inform school governors of the teaching materials used in sex education lessons. |
|
(43733)
|
36
N
|
Andrea Leadsom (South Northamptonshire): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what requirements his Department places on primary schools in respect of the teaching of sex education; and if he will bring forward proposals to require the suppliers of teaching materials for sex education lessons to be licensed. |
|
(43734)
|
37
N
|
Esther McVey (Wirral West): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what progress his Department has made on its plans to improve discipline in schools by providing alternative provisions in special units for excluded pupils. |
|
(44031)
|
38
N
|
Esther McVey (Wirral West): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether his Department plans to run boot camp-style pilot schemes for excluded pupils in (a) England and (b) Merseyside. |
|
(44032)
|
39
N
|
Esther McVey (Wirral West): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether his Department plans to seek tenders from (a) businesses and (b) existing providers to run special units and alternative provision for excluded pupils. |
|
(44033)
|
40
N
|
John Robertson (Glasgow North West): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many people applied for education maintenance allowance between 1 October and 1 January in each academic year since 2004. |
|
(43911)
|
41
N
|
Luciana Berger (Liverpool, Wavertree): To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, if he will estimate the number of households that spent (a) 9 per cent., (b) 8 per cent. and (c) 7 per cent. of their income to achieve a satisfactory heating regime as defined in the 2001 UK fuel poverty strategy. |
|
(43704)
|
42
N
|
Michael Fallon (Sevenoaks): To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what information her Department holds on the number of elm trees that were killed by dutch elm disease on land owned or managed by the Forestry Commission in each year since 2000. |
|
(43806)
|
43
N
|
Mr Douglas Alexander (Paisley and Renfrewshire South): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when his Department first discussed with the Ministry of Defence the provision of assistance for the evacuation of UK citizens from Libya. |
|
(43701)
|
44
N
|
Mr Douglas Alexander (Paisley and Renfrewshire South): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when he first received information that commercial carriers were cancelling flights to and from Libya as a result of the recent unrest in that country. |
|
(43702)
|
45
N
|
Mr Douglas Alexander (Paisley and Renfrewshire South): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what aircraft have been used for each evacuation of British nationals from abroad in 2011. |
|
(43703)
|
46
N
|
Mr Douglas Alexander (Paisley and Renfrewshire South): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when the decision was taken to publicise reports that Colonel Gaddafi had travelled to Venezuela. |
|
(43914)
|
47
N
|
Jeremy Corbyn (Islington North): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the safety of journalists in (a) Libya, (b) Tunisia, (c) Yemen, (d) Morocco, (e) Bahrain, (f) Iran and (g) Algeria. |
|
(43909)
|
48
N
|
Mr Frank Field (Birkenhead): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps he has taken to freeze the assets of former President Mubarak held in the UK. |
|
(43915)
|
49
N
|
Mr Dominic Raab (Esher and Walton): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps (a) he and (b) the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe plan to take in response to the recommendations addressed to the member states of the EU and to other contributing states in Resolution 1782 of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, passed on 25 January 2011, on the investigation of allegations of inhuman treatment of people and illicit trafficking in human organs in Kosovo. |
|
(43794)
|
50
N
|
Mr Dominic Raab (Esher and Walton): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment (a) he and (b) the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe have made of the allegations in Resolution 1782 of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, passed on 25 January 2011, on the investigation of allegations of inhuman treatment of people and illicit trafficking in human organs in Kosovo. |
|
(43807)
|
52
N
|
Mrs Louise Ellman (Liverpool, Riverside): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the oral evidence of the Minister of State for Immigration to the Welsh Affairs Committee on 10 November 2010, HC 590, column 73, if she will publish the consultation document on the closure of Newport Passport Office. |
|
(43910)
|
53
N
|
Mr Frank Field (Birkenhead): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many civil penalties have been imposed on employers for employing illegal workers since the introduction of the provision; and how much was (a) levied and (b) collected in each quarter since the introduction of the provision. |
|
(43916)
|
54
N
|
Dr Julian Huppert (Cambridge): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how long on average immigration queuing times for (a) EU and (b) non-EU nationals were at Heathrow airport in each of the last 12 months; what targets have been set for such queuing times; how frequently these targets have not been met in the latest period for which figures are available; and if she will take steps to publish regular information on queuing times for immigration. |
|
(43738)
|
55
N
|
Mr David Winnick (Walsall North): To ask the Prime Minister, what steps he proposes to take to put in place firmer controls on the export of arms from the UK to non-democratic states. |
|
(43870)
|
56
N
|
Kevin Brennan (Cardiff West): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when he expects to announce plans for the electrification of the main railway line into Wales. |
|
(43737)
|
57
N
|
Mr Andrew Turner (Isle of Wight): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how much has been paid to each highway authority for its emergency contribution to the costs arising from adverse weather conditions in the current financial year. |
|
(43796)
|
58
N
|
Ms Karen Buck (Westminster North): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate he has made of the maximum reduction in housing benefit for working age social tenants (a) nationally and (b) in each region as a result of his proposed changes to housing benefit. |
|
(43871)
|
59
N
|
Ms Karen Buck (Westminster North): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what proportion of the households affected by the proposed introduction of a maximum benefit entitlement will be tenants in social housing. |
|
(43872)
|
60
N
|
Ms Karen Buck (Westminster North): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the June 2010 Budget Report, what methods his Department used to calculate the savings to the public purse arising from social tenants of working age leaving to occupy a larger property than their household size warrants. |
|
(43873)
|
61
N
|
Mr Frank Field (Birkenhead): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what his estimate is of the monetary value of benefits claimed fraudulently in each month since May 2010. |
|
(43918)
|
Notices given on Tuesday 1 March
1
N
|
Stephen Pound (Ealing North): To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, what assessment he has made of recent trends in the level of participation in sport by young people. |
|
[Question Unstarred]
(43629)
|
2
N
|
Bill Esterson (Sefton Central): To ask the Leader of the House, what recent discussions he has had with the Chair of the Committee of Selection on the operation of that Committee. |
|
[Question Unstarred]
(43622)
|
3
N
|
Austin Mitchell (Great Grimsby): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what payments account for the difference between the UK's net contribution to the EU budget in 2009 and the UK's Current Account balance with EU institutions in 2009. |
|
[Transferred]
(43943)
|
4
N
|
Mr Douglas Alexander (Paisley and Renfrewshire South): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps have been taken in respect of the assets held in the UK of the former Tunisian president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali and his associates. |
|
[Transferred]
(43768)
|
5
N
|
Andrea Leadsom (South Northamptonshire): To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will bring forward proposals to ensure that new housing developments are only built with sewers that are adopted by the relevant water authority. |
|
[Transferred]
(43736)
|
6
|
Mr William Bain (Glasgow North East): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, if he will assess recent trends in redundancies of (a) employees in the public sector and (b) employees in the private sector over the age of 65 prior to the removal of the default retirement age. |
|
(44240)
|
7
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Philip Davies (Shipley): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, how many regulations sponsored by his Department have been (a) introduced since 24 November 2010 and (b) revoked since 3 February 2011. |
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(44364)
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8
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Robert Halfon (Harlow): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, whether his Department holds information on the provenance of major donations to universities in England; and if he will make a statement. |
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(44120)
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9
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Kelvin Hopkins (Luton North): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what meetings Ministers and officials of his Department have had with representatives of the Institute for Learning on (a) continuing professional development for further education lecturers, (b) further education policy and (c) the removal of funding by his Department for the Institute for Learning. |
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(44100)
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10
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Kelvin Hopkins (Luton North): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, whether he has had discussions with further education lecturers and their representatives on mandatory membership of the Institute for Learning. |
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(44185)
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11
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Kelvin Hopkins (Luton North): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, whether the Institute for Learning shares information with his Department on the take-up of continuing professional development by staff employed in further education. |
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(44186)
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12
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Kelvin Hopkins (Luton North): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, if he will assess the benefits of mandatory membership of independent professional bodies for professionals working in those employment sectors within his remit. |
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(44187)
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13
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Stewart Hosie (Dundee East): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, how many staff in his Department were in the Civil Service redeployment pool on the latest date for which figures are available; and how many of these had been in the redeployment pool for more than six months at that date. |
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(44348)
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14
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Daniel Kawczynski (Shrewsbury and Atcham): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what the monetary value was of contracts his Department placed with Electoral Reform Services in each year since 2005. |
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(44214)
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15
|
Priti Patel (Witham): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, whether his Department's One-in, One-out rule applies to EU regulations. |
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(44285)
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16
|
Rachel Reeves (Leeds West): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what options he is considering for disposal of the assets and liabilities of Yorkshire Forward. |
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(44204)
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17
|
Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, which organisations his Department consulted in developing its policy on future funding of citizens advice bureaux in accordance with paragraph 2.4 of the Compact between Government and civil society organisations; what feedback his Department has given to the consultees in accordance with paragraph 2.5 of the Compact; and what assessment he has made of the effect of that policy on local efforts to inspire and encourage social action and to empower communities in accordance with paragraph 2.2 of the Compact. |
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(44447)
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18
|
Mr David Ruffley (Bury St Edmunds): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, how many undergraduate students resident in (a) Suffolk, (b) the East of England and (c) England have declared themselves bankrupt in each year since 1977. |
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(44202)
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19
|
Mr David Ruffley (Bury St Edmunds): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what proportion of students normally resident in the Suffolk local education authority area applied for (a) student loans and (b) grants for the (i) 2008-09, (ii) 2009-10 and (iii) 2010-11 academic years. |
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(44203)
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20
|
Mr David Ruffley (Bury St Edmunds): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, how many sub-post office branches closed (a) in total and (b) in each local authority area in the East of England in each year since 1997. |
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(44237)
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21
|
Anna Soubry (Broxtowe): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what steps he is taking to ensure that small and medium-sized businesses are (a) aware of and (b) have access to financial support measures provided by his Department. |
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(44384)
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22
|
Mr David Evennett (Bexleyheath and Crayford): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps the Government is taking to reduce the burden of regulation on charities. |
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(44331)
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23
|
Gareth Johnson (Dartford): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many new businesses were started in Dartford constituency in each of the last five years. |
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(44106)
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24
|
Daniel Kawczynski (Shrewsbury and Atcham): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the monetary value was of contracts his Department placed with Electoral Reform Services in each year since 2005. |
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(44213)
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25
|
Mr Greg Knight (East Yorkshire): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will bring forward proposals to cancel or postpone the 2011 census. |
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(44252)
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26
|
Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent estimate has been made of age-adjusted mortality rate for each income decile. |
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(44095)
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27
|
Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps he has taken to facilitate meetings between the Office for National Statistics and hon. Members to discuss potential issues which may arise during the conduct of the 2011 Census. |
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(44201)
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28
|
Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many times richer the richest 20 per cent. are than the poorest 20 per cent. in each year of the last 10 years. |
|
(44207)
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29
|
Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what papers on (a) civic society, (b) the Big Society and (c) related issues his Department has issued since his appointment. |
|
(44302)
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30
|
Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what progress has been made on refreshing and renewing the commitments in the Compact document. |
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(44303)
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31
|
Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what resource his Department has allocated to support services provided to people specifically protected by legislation and other under-represented and disadvantaged groups under section 5.1 of the Compact document in the latest period for which figures are available. |
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(44317)
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32
|
Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, which organisations his Department consulted in developing its policy on future funding to voluntary organisations in accordance with paragraph 2.4 of the Compact between Government and civil society organisations; what feedback his Department has given to the consultees in accordance with paragraph 2.5 of the Compact; and what assessment he has made of the effect of that policy on local efforts to inspire and encourage social action and to empower communities in accordance with paragraph 2.2 of the Compact. |
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(44446)
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33
|
Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps he is taking to (a) draw the attention of and (b) encourage the involvement of hon. Members in identifying best practice in civil society. |
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(44449)
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34
|
Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what progress his Department has made towards establishing an equal and fair society as set out in the Compact between the Government and civil society organisations. |
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(44455)
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35
|
Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what progress his Department has made towards establishing clear arrangements for managing changes to programmes and services as set out in the Compact between the Government and civil society organisations. |
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(44456)
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36
|
Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what progress his Department has made towards establishing responsive and high-quality programmes and services as set out in the Compact between the Government and civil society organisations. |
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(44457)
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37
|
Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what progress his Department has made towards establishing effective and transparent design and development of policies, programmes and public services as set out in the Compact between the Government and civil society organisations. |
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(44458)
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38
|
Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what progress his Department has made towards establishing a strong, diverse and independent civil society as set out in the Compact between the Government and civil society organisations. |
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(44459)
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39
|
Keith Vaz (Leicester East): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent estimate has been made of the size of the Yemeni population in the UK. |
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(44258)
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40
|
Keith Vaz (Leicester East): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate has been made of the amount of remittances from British Yemenis to Yemen in each of the last five years. |
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(44259)
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41
|
Mr David Anderson (Blaydon): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how long on average it takes HM Revenue and Customs' National Insurance Contributions Office Special Section A to produce a schedule of employment history in industrial disease claims in response to (a) urgent and (b) non-urgent requests. |
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(44291)
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42
|
Mr David Anderson (Blaydon): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many requests for schedules of employment history from HM Revenue and Customs' National Insurance Contributions Office Special Section A are outstanding in industrial disease claims. |
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(44292)
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43
|
Mr David Anderson (Blaydon): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether there has been any liaison between those responsible for administering the pleural plaques extra-statutory scheme and HM Revenue and Customs on the provision of employment history schedules by Special Section A for use by applicants to the scheme. |
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(44369)
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44
|
Guto Bebb (Aberconwy): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the value of child benefit payments awarded under the EU co-ordination of social security systems in respect of children living in other EU member states can exceed the full UK rate. |
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(44264)
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45
|
Guto Bebb (Aberconwy): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether (a) child benefit and (b) tax credits is payable to any UK nationals living outside the EEA. |
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(44268)
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46
|
Guto Bebb (Aberconwy): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what mechanisms are in place to prevent fraud in cases where child benefit and tax credits are paid to EEA nationals where a child is resident in another EU member state. |
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(44269)
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47
|
Guto Bebb (Aberconwy): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent steps his Department has taken to prevent child benefit fraud. |
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(44270)
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48
|
Ms Karen Buck (Westminster North): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate he has made of the number of households in receipt of the maximum entitlement for assistance with childcare costs in (a) each region, (b) Scotland, (c) Wales and (d) Northern Ireland at the latest date for which figures are available. |
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(44388)
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49
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Ms Karen Buck (Westminster North): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate he has made of expenditure from the public purse on the provision of assistance with childcare costs in 2011-12. |
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(44389)
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50
|
David T. C. Davies (Monmouth): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps the Financial Services Authority is taking to investigate the collapse of the Arch Cru fund. |
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(44334)
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51
|
Andrew George (St Ives): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will introduce financial incentives to increase the use of remanufactured refrigerated display cabinets. |
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(44376)
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52
|
Stewart Hosie (Dundee East): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many staff in his Department were in the Civil Service redeployment pool on the latest date for which figures are available; and how many of these had been in the redeployment pool for more than six months at that date. |
|
(44344)
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53
|
Daniel Kawczynski (Shrewsbury and Atcham): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the monetary value was of contracts his Department placed with Electoral Reform Services in each year since 2005. |
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(44226)
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54
|
Catherine McKinnell (Newcastle Upon Tyne North): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, when he plans to reply to the letter from the hon. Member for Newcastle Upon Tyne North of 21 January 2010 on fuel prices. |
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(44242)
|
55
|
Catherine McKinnell (Newcastle Upon Tyne North): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, when he plans to reply to the letter from the hon. Member for Newcastle upon Tyne North of 25 January 2011 on the future funding arrangements of the Northern Rock Foundation. |
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(44243)
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56
|
Nicky Morgan (Loughborough): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what progress he has made on the introduction of transferable tax allowances for married couples. |
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(44290)
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57
|
Jesse Norman (Hereford and South Herefordshire): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the capital value was of private finance initiative agreements signed by the Government in each year from 1992 to 2010. |
|
(44124)
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58
|
Angus Robertson (Moray): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will take steps to ensure that air passenger duty exemptions for passengers departing from the Highlands and Islands are maintained in implementing his proposals to introduce a per plane tax. |
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(44196)
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59
|
Angus Robertson (Moray): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what consultation his Department plans to undertake in the Highlands and Islands on his proposals to replace air passenger duty with a per plane tax. |
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(44197)
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60
|
Angus Robertson (Moray): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he plans to review the military exemptions from air passenger duty. |
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(44198)
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61
|
Angus Robertson (Moray): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether his proposals for a per plane tax will apply to cargo flights operating within the Highlands and Islands region. |
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(44199)
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62
|
Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many foreign-born (a) millionaires and (b) billionaires moved to the UK in each of the last 10 years. |
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(44378)
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63
|
Roger Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what rate of gross profit tax is paid by (a) adult gaming centres, (b) onshore gaming websites and (c) offshore gaming websites. |
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(44390)
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64
|
Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the honourable Member for Banbury, representing the Church Commissioners, whether the Church Commissioners have a policy to encourage their employees to (a) volunteer and (b) donate to charity through payroll giving. |
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(44193)
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65
|
Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough): To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what role he expects the Big Society to play in providing services previously provided by local government. |
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(44118)
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66
|
Ms Karen Buck (Westminster North): To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, when he plans to answer Question 35814 tabled on 19 January 2011 for answer on 21 January 2011 on London borough councils. |
|
(44110)
|
67
|
Philip Davies (Shipley): To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, how many regulations sponsored by his Department have been (a) introduced and (b) revoked since 24 November 2010. |
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(44362)
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68
|
Jackie Doyle-Price (Thurrock): To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what estimate he has made of the percentage of non-domestic rates that is uncollected; what estimate he has made of the total monetary value of outstanding non-domestic rates; and if he will make a statement. |
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(44372)
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69
|
Jackie Doyle-Price (Thurrock): To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what progress has been made in respect of the winding-up of the Thurrock Thames Gateway Development Corporation; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(44373)
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70
|
Jackie Doyle-Price (Thurrock): To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department would take in the event of a local authority's accounts being qualified. |
|
(44374)
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71
|
George Eustice (Camborne and Redruth): To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the effects of (a) restrictions under Section 157 of the Housing Act 1985 and (b) other statutory restrictions on sale or purchase related to residency on the willingness of lenders to grant mortgages for purchases. |
|
(44123)
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72
|
Stewart Hosie (Dundee East): To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, how many staff in his Department were in the Civil Service redeployment pool on the latest date for which figures are available; and how many of these had been in the redeployment pool for more than six months at that date. |
|
(44353)
|
73
|
Daniel Kawczynski (Shrewsbury and Atcham): To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what the monetary value was of contracts his Department placed with Electoral Reform Services in each year since 2005. |
|
(44212)
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74
|
Miss Anne McIntosh (Thirsk and Malton): To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what recent representations he has received on levels of pay for local authority staff; and if he will make a statement. |
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(44316)
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75
|
Mrs Anne Main (St Albans): To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, whether domestic properties built on the Olympic Park will be eligible for the New Homes Bonus. |
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(44328)
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76
|
Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of potential links between income inequality and social and community cohesion. |
|
(44090)
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77
|
Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, how many vacant shops there were in each of the last 10 years for which figures are available; and what estimate has been made of the likely number of empty shops in each of the next two years. |
|
(44094)
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78
|
Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough): To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, what recent discussions has he had with (a) representatives of non-governmental organisations and (b) other interested organisations on human trafficking during the London 2012 Olympics. |
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(44117)
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79
|
Michael Connarty (Linlithgow and East Falkirk): To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, what steps his Department plans to take to ensure that a choice of telecommunications services is available for users of British Sign Language. |
|
(44113)
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80
|
Philip Davies (Shipley): To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, what discussions he has had with representatives of the gambling industry on the funding of (a) the Responsible Gambling Strategy Board, (b) the Responsible Gambling Fund and (c) the Responsibility in Gambling Trust. |
|
(44194)
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81
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Philip Davies (Shipley): To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, what funding the Gambling Commission has provided for the Responsible Gambling Strategy Board in the latest period for which figures are available. |
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(44195)
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82
|
Stewart Hosie (Dundee East): To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, how many staff in his Department were in the Civil Service redeployment pool on the latest date for which figures are available; and how many of these had been in the redeployment pool for more than six months at that date. |
|
(44357)
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83
|
Daniel Kawczynski (Shrewsbury and Atcham): To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, what the monetary value was of contracts his Department placed with Electoral Reform Services in each year since 2005. |
|
(44211)
|
84
|
Gavin Williamson (South Staffordshire): To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, how much Money Arts Council England spent in South Staffordshire constituency per head of population in the latest period for which figures are available. |
|
(44304)
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85
|
Gavin Williamson (South Staffordshire): To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, how much Arts Council England spent on first-class travel for its staff and directors in 2009-10. |
|
(44326)
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86
|
Stewart Hosie (Dundee East): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many staff in his Department were in the Civil Service redeployment pool on the latest date for which figures are available; and how many of these had been in the redeployment pool for more than six months at that date. |
|
(44347)
|
87
|
Cathy Jamieson (Kilmarnock and Loudoun): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with the Chiefs of Staff Committee on the contribution of the Military Covenant to the effectiveness of the armed forces; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(44103)
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88
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Mr Kevan Jones (North Durham): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Written Ministerial Statement of 1 March 2011, what estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of redundancies in (a) the Army, (b) the Royal Navy and (c) the Royal Air Force announced on 1 March 2011. |
|
(44300)
|
89
|
Mr Kevan Jones (North Durham): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the cost to the public purse of training a Royal Air Force pilot was in the latest period for which figures are available. |
|
(44301)
|
90
|
Mr Kevan Jones (North Durham): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Royal Air Force personnel not (a) deployed on operations, (b) recently returned from operations and (c) preparing to deploy on operations are in the pool of personnel considered for the redundancies announced on 1 March 2011. |
|
(44423)
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91
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Mr Kevan Jones (North Durham): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the likely effect on military operations in Afghanistan of the redundancies from the armed forces announced on 1 March 2011. |
|
(44424)
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92
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Mr Kevan Jones (North Durham): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the effect of the redundancies in the Royal Air Force announced on 1 March 2011 on harmony guidelines in that force. |
|
(44425)
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93
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Mr Kevan Jones (North Durham): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the number of Royal Air Force personnel who will volunteer for redundancy as part of the programme of reductions announced on 1 March 2011. |
|
(44426)
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94
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Daniel Kawczynski (Shrewsbury and Atcham): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the monetary value was of contracts his Department placed with Electoral Reform Services in each year since 2005. |
|
(44215)
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95
|
Ann McKechin (Glasgow North): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he next intends to visit the RAF base at (a) Lossiemouth, (b) Kinloss and (c) Leuchars. |
|
(44127)
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96
|
Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough): To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, if he will bring forward proposals to abolish his post. |
|
(44119)
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97
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Mr David Evennett (Bexleyheath and Crayford): To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of election registration officers in improving levels of electoral registration. |
|
(44332)
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98
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Mr Aidan Burley (Cannock Chase): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans he has to review guidance on forced adoption. |
|
(44205)
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99
|
Neil Carmichael (Stroud): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of Accredited Parenting programmes; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(44191)
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100
|
Vernon Coaker (Gedling): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what progress has been made on the implementation of the Young Runaways Action Plan. |
|
(44130)
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101
|
Philip Davies (Shipley): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many regulations sponsored by his Department have been (a) introduced and (b) revoked since 12 November 2010. |
|
(44368)
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102
|
Richard Graham (Gloucester): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when he expects to announce the local authority funding arrangement for the (a) Young Apprenticeship Scheme and (b) Education Business Partnership. |
|
(44414)
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103
|
Fabian Hamilton (Leeds North East): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what account is taken of relevant (a) financial and (b) non-financial interests in the appointment of members of independent review panels in his Department. |
|
(44381)
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104
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Fabian Hamilton (Leeds North East): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what measures are in place to ensure the avoidance of conflicts of (a) financial and (b) non-financial interests of members of independent review panels in his Department. |
|
(44382)
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105
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Fabian Hamilton (Leeds North East): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what criteria apply in respect of the selction of members of independent review panels commissioned by his Department. |
|
(44383)
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106
|
Stewart Hosie (Dundee East): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many staff in his Department were in the Civil Service redeployment pool on the latest date for which figures are available; and how many of these had been in the redeployment pool for more than six months at that date. |
|
(44352)
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107
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Tristram Hunt (Stoke-on-Trent Central): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what proportion of year 11 academy pupils (a) in total and (b) in each academy were entered for (i) a history GCSE, (ii) a geography GCSE, (iii) a modern foreign language GCSE, (iv) a physics GCSE, (v) a chemistry GCSE, (vi) a biology GCSE, (vii) a science GCSE, (viii) an English GCSE, (ix) an English literature GCSE, (x) a mathematics GCSE, (xi) an OCR national level 2 qualification in information and communications technology and (xii) a diploma in digital applications in 2009-10; and how many in each category were entitled to free school meals. |
|
(44308)
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108
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Tristram Hunt (Stoke-on-Trent Central): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what proportion of year 11 academy pupils achieved at least (a) five A* to C GCSEs, not including any other qualification judged to be equivalent and (b) five A* to C GCSEs including English and mathematics but not including any other qualification judged equivalent to GCSEs for each academy in 2009-10; and how many such pupils were entitled to free school meals in each case. |
|
(44450)
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109
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Tristram Hunt (Stoke-on-Trent Central): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what proportion of Key Stage Four exam entries was in academic non-applied GCSEs in each school replaced by an academy in the last year of the school's existence; what the name of the academy was in each such case; and how many such students were in receipt of free school meals. |
|
(44451)
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110
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Tristram Hunt (Stoke-on-Trent Central): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what proportion of Key Stage Four exam entries was in academic non-applied GCSE subjects for each academy in 2009-10; and how many such students were in receipt of free school meals. |
|
(44452)
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111
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Tristram Hunt (Stoke-on-Trent Central): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what proportion of academy Key Stage Four exam entries in 2009-10 were in (a) academic GCSEs, (b) applied GCSEs and (c) other qualifications equivalent to A* to C GCSEs; and how many such students were in receipt of free school meals in each case. |
|
(44453)
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112
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Tristram Hunt (Stoke-on-Trent Central): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what proportion of academy GCSEs A* to C grades or equivalent in 2009-10 were (a) academic GCSEs, (b) applied GCSEs and (c) other qualifications judged to be equivalent to A* to C GCSEs. |
|
(44454)
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113
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Daniel Kawczynski (Shrewsbury and Atcham): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what the monetary value was of contracts his Department placed with Electoral Reform Services in each year since 2005. |
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(44216)
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114
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Ian Mearns (Gateshead): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when he plans to answer (a) Question 25142 tabled on 16 November 2010 for answer on 18 November 2010, (b) Question 31440 tabled on 14 December 2010 for answer on 20 December 2010, (c) Question 36851 tabled on 25 January 2011 for answer on 27 January 2011, (d) Question 37249 tabled on 26 January 2011 for answer on 31 January 2011, (e) Questions 39892, 39893 and 39894 tabled on 8 February 2011 for answer on 10 February 2011 and (f) Question 41443 tabled on 14 February 2011 for answer on 16 February 2011. |
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(44116)
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115
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Priti Patel (Witham): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment he has made of the (a) likely effect and (b) cost to his Department of the implementation of the EU Strategic Framework for Education and Training; which policies of his Department will be affected; and if he will make a statement. |
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(44283)
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116
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Priti Patel (Witham): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment he has made of the (a) likely effect and (b) cost to his Department of the implementation of the EU Youth on the Move strategy; which policies of his Department will be affected; and if he will make a statement. |
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(44284)
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117
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Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment his Department has made of potential links between income inequality and educational achievement. |
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(44093)
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118
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Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment his Department has made of the effects of income inequality on levels of childhood bullying. |
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(44209)
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119
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Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment his Department has made of potential links between income inequality and rates of (a) teenage births and (b) teenage pregnancy. |
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(44263)
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120
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Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate he has made of public expenditure on education as a proportion of (a) GDP and (b) total public expenditure in the latest period for which figures are available. |
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(44267)
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121
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Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, which organisations his Department consulted in developing its policy on the future of Sure Start in accordance with paragraph 2.4 of the Compact between Government and civil society organisations; what feedback his Department has given to the consultees in accordance with paragraph 2.5 of the Compact; and what assessment he has made of the effect of that policy on local efforts to inspire and encourage social action and to empower communities in accordance with paragraph 2.2 of the Compact. |
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(44445)
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122
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Mr Andy Slaughter (Hammersmith): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, which free schools which have had their business case and funding agreement approved; and how much funding has been allocated in each case for (a) aquisition, (b) major works and (c) other costs. |
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(44114)
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123
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Anna Soubry (Broxtowe): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what consideration he has given to the designation of information and communications technology as a core subject as part of his Department's curriculum review. |
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(44385)
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124
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Philip Davies (Shipley): To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what definition of zero carbon technology (a) his Department uses and (b) is used in the Revised Draft Overarching National Policy Statements on Energy; and if he will make a statement. |
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(44315)
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125
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Philip Davies (Shipley): To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, whether his Department's definition of zero carbon applies to technologies which reduced greenhouse gas emissions by (a) 50 per cent., (b) 60 per cent., (c) 70 per cent., (d) 80 per cent., (e) 90 per cent., and (f) 100 per per cent. |
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(44333)
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126
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Philip Davies (Shipley): To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, if he will estimate the cost to the public purse of the tripling of total installed capacity by 2050 indicated in Part 3 of the Revised Draft Overarching National Policy Statement for Energy. |
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(44430)
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127
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Stewart Hosie (Dundee East): To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, how many staff in his Department were in the Civil Service redeployment pool on the latest date for which figures are available; and how many of these had been in the redeployment pool for more than six months at that date. |
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(44350)
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128
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Daniel Kawczynski (Shrewsbury and Atcham): To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what the monetary value was of contracts his Department placed with Electoral Reform Services in each year since 2005. |
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(44217)
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129
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Catherine McKinnell (Newcastle Upon Tyne North): To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, when he expects to announce the first successful bidders for his Department's programme to support the establishment of offshore wind manufacturing at port sites. |
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(44305)
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130
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Catherine McKinnell (Newcastle Upon Tyne North): To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, how many for bids for his Department's programme to support the establishment of offshore wind manufacturing at port sites his Department has received from each region of England to date; and what the monetary value is of each. |
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(44306)
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131
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Catherine McKinnell (Newcastle Upon Tyne North): To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what arrangements will be made for delivery of his Department's programme to support the establishment of offshore wind manufacturing at port sites after the end of the Grant for Business Investment scheme. |
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(44307)
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132
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Dr Eilidh Whiteford (Banff and Buchan): To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, how much his Department spent contesting claims by sufferers of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease prior to the introduction of the compensation scheme in 1999. |
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(44261)
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133
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Mr William Bain (Glasgow North East): To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the contribution of rallying to the rural economy in each of the last four years. |
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(44150)
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134
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Mr William Bain (Glasgow North East): To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will assess the effects of water metering tariffs and charging policies on levels of household income in each income decile of the population. |
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(44153)
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135
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Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (The Cotswolds): To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many claims to the Rural Payments Agency for Single Farm Payments are outstanding from 2010; and when she expects such payments to be made. |
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(44250)
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136
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Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (The Cotswolds): To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the Rural Payments Agency has targets in place for the time taken to respond to correspondence. |
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(44251)
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137
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Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (The Cotswolds): To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, for what reasons claimants are not able to communicate with the Rural Payments Agency by telephone. |
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(44262)
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138
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Stewart Hosie (Dundee East): To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many staff in her Department were in the Civil Service redeployment pool on the latest date for which figures are available; and how many of these had been in the redeployment pool for more than six months at that date. |
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(44355)
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139
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Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger (Bridgwater and West Somerset): To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate she has made of the number of visitors to Exmoor National Park in each of the last five years. |
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(44244)
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140
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Ann McKechin (Glasgow North): To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she intends to proceed with the proposed redundancies of the Forestry Commission staff based in Edinburgh. |
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(44111)
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141
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Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, which organisations her Department consulted in developing its policy on the sale of the forest estate in accordance with paragraph 2.4 of the Compact between Government and civil society organisations; what feedback her Department has given to the consultees in accordance with paragraph 2.5 of the Compact; and what assessment she has made of the effect of that policy on local efforts to inspire and encourage social action and to empower communities in accordance with paragraph 2.2 of the Compact. |
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(44444)
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142
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Mr David Ruffley (Bury St Edmunds): To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many abandoned vehicles were recorded in (a) Suffolk, (b) Bedfordshire, (c) Cambridgeshire, (d) Essex, (e) Hertfordshire, (f) Norfolk and (g) England in each year since 1997. |
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(44238)
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143
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Paul Uppal (Wolverhampton South West): To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking ahead of the meeting of the International Whaling Commission in July 2011 to ensure maximum international opposition to commercial whaling. |
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(44375)
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144
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Mr William Bain (Glasgow North East): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether his Department has plans to reform the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice in its interpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights. |
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(44152)
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145
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Mr Gregory Campbell (East Londonderry): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what measures are being taken by the British Embassy in Tripoli to assist UK nationals on the Libyan/Algerian border. |
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(44293)
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146
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Mr Gregory Campbell (East Londonderry): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the risk to UK nationals in the Abyei region of Sudan. |
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(44294)
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147
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Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the level of independence of Sri Lanka's Human Rights Commission. |
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(44422)
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148
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Kate Hoey (Vauxhall): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether he plans to request any payment from oil companies in respect of the cost of evacuating workers from oil fields in Libya. |
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(44235)
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149
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Stewart Hosie (Dundee East): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how many staff in his Department were in the Civil Service redeployment pool on the latest date for which figures are available; and how many of these had been in the redeployment pool for more than six months at that date. |
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(44343)
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150
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Daniel Kawczynski (Shrewsbury and Atcham): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what the monetary value was of contracts his Department placed with Electoral Reform Services in each year since 2005. |
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(44218)
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151
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Emma Reynolds (Wolverhampton North East): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when he last discussed the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change with his (a) German, (b) US, (c) Indian, (d) Chinese, (e) Malawian, (f) Gambian, (g) Bolivian and (h) Malaysian counterparts. |
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(44112)
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152
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Andrew Rosindell (Romford): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what guidelines his Department has on the provision of briefings to former Ministers. |
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(44154)
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153
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Mr Frank Roy (Motherwell and Wishaw): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how many non-UK nationals have been evacuated from Tripoli on flights arranged by his Department since 15 February 2011. |
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(44408)
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154
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Mr Frank Roy (Motherwell and Wishaw): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what estimate he has made of the number of UK nationals evacuated from Tripoli on flights organised by other governments since 15 February 2011. |
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(44409)
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155
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Mr Frank Roy (Motherwell and Wishaw): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how many UK nationals have been evacuated from Tripoli through (a) scheduled and (b) chartered flights arranged by his Department since 15 February 2011 by his Department's booked airlines during the Tripoli Airport Rescue operation. |
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(44410)
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156
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Mr Frank Roy (Motherwell and Wishaw): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what the cost to the public purse has been of chartering aircraft to evacuate UK nationals from Tripoli since 21 February 2011. |
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(44411)
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157
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Mr Frank Roy (Motherwell and Wishaw): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, on how many scheduled flights with which airlines his Department booked seats for the evacuation of UK nationals from Tripoli in February 2011. |
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(44412)
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158
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Mr Frank Roy (Motherwell and Wishaw): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how many aircraft his Department has chartered for the purposes of evacuating UK nationals from Tripoli since 15 February 2011. |
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(44431)
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159
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Mr Frank Roy (Motherwell and Wishaw): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, on what dates his Department chartered each aircraft to evacuate UK nationals from Tripoli; and on what date and at what time each (a) arrived at and (b) departed from Tripoli Airport. |
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(44432)
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160
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Keith Vaz (Leicester East): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent reports he has received on attempts by the government of Sri Lanka to ensure language rights of citizens in (a) Tamil-speaking and (b) other areas of that country. |
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(44236)
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161
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Keith Vaz (Leicester East): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what the outcome was of his recent visit to Yemen; what matters were discussed during his meeting with President Ali Abdullah Saleh; and if he will make a statement. |
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(44260)
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162
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Mr Ben Wallace (Wyre and Preston North): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the Answer to the hon. Member for Witham of 27 October 2010, Official Report, columns 339-40W, on departmental disciplinary proceedings, how many UK-based officials working in (a) the UK and (b) overseas posts were dismissed on disciplinary grounds in the last five years; and what the overseas post was in each case. |
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(44156)
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163
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Mr Douglas Carswell (Clacton): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will assess the likely effects of implementation of his proposed changes to the NHS on health inequalities in Tendring. |
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(44448)
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164
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Philip Davies (Shipley): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many regulations sponsored by his Department have been (a) introduced and (b) revoked since 24 November 2010. |
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(44363)
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165
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Mr David Evennett (Bexleyheath and Crayford): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what information his Department holds on the number of blue light emergency cases arising in the London Borough of Bexley which were taken to (a) Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup, (b) Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich and (c) Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford in the last three years for which figures are available. |
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(44128)
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166
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Andrew George (St Ives): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what estimate he has made of expenditure on problems of the musculoskeletal system in the next three years. |
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(44327)
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167
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Robert Halfon (Harlow): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what recent estimate he has made of the cost to the NHS of emergency treatment required by patients treated in private hospitals in the last 24 months; and how much of this has been recouped by the NHS to date. |
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(44380)
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168
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Stewart Hosie (Dundee East): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many staff in his Department were in the Civil Service redeployment pool on the latest date for which figures are available; and how many of these had been in the redeployment pool for more than six months at that date. |
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(44351)
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169
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Gareth Johnson (Dartford): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what recent discussions his Department has had with stakeholders on late diagnosis of rarer cancers; on what dates; with what outcomes; and if he will make a statement. |
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(44109)
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170
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Daniel Kawczynski (Shrewsbury and Atcham): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what the monetary value was of contracts his Department placed with Electoral Reform Services in each year since 2005. |
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(44219)
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171
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Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the (a) clinical and (b) cost effectiveness of introducing screening for group B streptococcus for all pregnant women; and what steps he plans to take to raise awareness among (i) pregnant women and (ii) healthcare professionals of group B streptococcus. |
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(44121)
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172
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Grahame M. Morris (Easington): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what legal advice he received prior to removing the duty of the NHS to enforce the statutory maximum 18 week waiting time between GP referral and treatment. |
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(44239)
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173
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Grahame M. Morris (Easington): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what plans he has for the future of statutory rights for patients; and if he will make a statement. |
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(44319)
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174
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Grahame M. Morris (Easington): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what the evidential basis was for his policy on limiting management expenditure for GP consortia; and what plans he has for the future frequency of reviews of the limit. |
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(44320)
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175
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Grahame M. Morris (Easington): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, which NHS hospitals (a) he and (b) each other Minister in his Department has visited since May 2010. |
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(44321)
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176
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Grahame M. Morris (Easington): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what discussions (a) he, (b) other Ministers in his Department and (c) departmental officials have had on the future of the National Blood Service since May 2010; and if he will make a statement. |
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(44322)
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177
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Grahame M. Morris (Easington): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, whether he plans to contract out any services from his Department; and if he will make a statement. |
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(44325)
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178
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Grahame M. Morris (Easington): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what contracts with private sector organisations his Department has entered into in each month since May 2010; and what the (a) monetary value of the contract, (b) contracted company, (c) details of the contract, (d) date of the contract, (e) length of the contract and (f) name of the previous contract holder is in each case. |
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(44427)
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179
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Grahame M. Morris (Easington): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps his Department takes to ensure that NHS hospital food meets the nutritional standards set by his Department for (a) all patients and (b) elderly patients; and if he will make a statement. |
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(44428)
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180
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Claire Perry (Devizes): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many crutches were provided by the NHS in each of the last two years in each primary care trust area; what was the cost of such provision in each such year for each such trust; and how many crutches were returned after use in each such year in each such trust area. |
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(44102)
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181
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Yasmin Qureshi (Bolton South East): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what nutritional training primary care practitioners receive; and what role his Department plays in providing information in respect of best practice nutritional advice to primary care practitioners. |
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(44413)
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182
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Yasmin Qureshi (Bolton South East): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, when he expects the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition to publish its advice on the appropriate levels of vitamin D to be used in supplementation. |
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(44421)
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183
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Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment his Department has made of potential links between income inequality and (a) life expectancy, (b) infant mortality and (c) obesity. |
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(44091)
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184
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Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment his Department has made of potential links between income inequality and health inequalities. |
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(44092)
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185
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Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment his Department has made on the effects of advertising on (a) adult and (b) child mental health. |
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(44208)
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186
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Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what estimate has been made of public expenditure on health as a proportion of (a) GDP and (b) total public expenditure in each of the last 10 years for which figures are available. |
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(44266)
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187
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Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment his Department has made of the contribution of walking to mental and physical health. |
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(44377)
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188
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Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what the estimated calorific intake of (a) children and (b) adults was in each of the last 10 years. |
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(44379)
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189
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Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what research his Department has (a) commissioned and (b) evaluated on the effect of maternal stress levels during pregnancy on the mental health of (i) the foetus and (ii) the subsequent (A) infant and (B) adult. |
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(44407)
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190
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Paul Uppal (Wolverhampton South West): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what progress his Department is making on a voluntary scheme for payments towards the cost of social care for the elderly. |
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(44318)
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191
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Mr Gregory Campbell (East Londonderry): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will bring forward proposals to end discrimination against those seeking to become foster parents whose adherence to their religious views precludes them from fostering. |
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(44314)
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192
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Mr Douglas Carswell (Clacton): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what her policy is on the exclusion from the UK of Dr Michael Savage. |
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(44157)
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193
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Vernon Coaker (Gedling): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what meetings (a) she and (b) Ministers in her Department have had with representatives of the (i) Black Police Association, (ii) National Association of Muslim Police, (iii) Jewish Police Association and (iv) British Association of Women Police since May 2010. |
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(44159)
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194
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Vernon Coaker (Gedling): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to establish an inter-departmental ministerial group on missing persons to oversee the implementation of the recommendations of the Missing Persons Taskforce. |
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(44160)
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195
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Vernon Coaker (Gedling): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what mechanism she plans to put in place to ensure that a focus on the safeguarding needs of trafficked children is maintained within the proposed National Crime Agency. |
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(44161)
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196
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Vernon Coaker (Gedling): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has plans to integrate the UK Human Trafficking Centre into the National Crime Agency. |
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(44162)
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197
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Vernon Coaker (Gedling): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the proposed (a) roles and (b) responsibilities are of agencies within the proposed National Crime Agency in respect of safeguarding children and young people. |
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(44163)
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198
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Vernon Coaker (Gedling): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent estimate she has made of the number of police forces which are complying with the Police Code of Practice for Missing Persons Data. |
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(44164)
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199
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Vernon Coaker (Gedling): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many records there are relating to people aged under 18 on the Missing Persons database. |
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(44165)
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200
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Vernon Coaker (Gedling): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of States contribution on 26 October 2011, Official Report, column 59WH, on missing persons, when she expects to publish the findings of the review into the recommendations of the Missing Taskforce Review. |
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(44311)
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201
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Vernon Coaker (Gedling): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans she has for the future of the UK Human Trafficking Centre. |
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(44341)
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202
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Philip Davies (Shipley): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many regulations sponsored by her Department have been (a) introduced since 18 November 2010 and (b) revoked since 2 February 2011. |
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(44365)
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203
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Jackie Doyle-Price (Thurrock): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what her most recent estimate is of the number of special constables serving in each police force. |
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(44370)
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204
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Jackie Doyle-Price (Thurrock): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate she has made of the number of neighbourhood watch schemes that are in operation. |
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(44371)
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205
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Bill Esterson (Sefton Central): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of (a) the accuracy of statistical information on crime provided by her Department and (b) the merits of proposals to change the method of (i) gathering and (ii) publishing crime statistics. |
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(44155)
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206
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Richard Graham (Gloucester): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what provision her Department makes for asylum seekers waiting to hear the outcome of their cases; and what the cost of such support was to the public purse in the latest period for which figures are available. |
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(44323)
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207
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Richard Graham (Gloucester): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what proportion of asylum seekers were (a) granted asylum and (b) refused asylum and returned to their home country in each of the last five years. |
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(44433)
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208
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Richard Graham (Gloucester): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the average length of time elapsed between an application for asylum and final determination of the case in the last 12 months for which figures are available. |
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(44434)
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209
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Stewart Hosie (Dundee East): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many staff in her Department were in the Civil Service redeployment pool on the latest date for which figures are available; and how many of these had been in the redeployment pool for more than six months at that date. |
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(44346)
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210
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Dr Julian Huppert (Cambridge): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether each death arising from the terrorist attacks in London on 7 July 2005 has been registered in the register of deaths for England. |
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(44189)
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211
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Dr Julian Huppert (Cambridge): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department takes to ensure that deaths occurring in England are registered in a timely and exhaustive manner. |
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(44190)
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212
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Daniel Kawczynski (Shrewsbury and Atcham): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the monetary value was of contracts her Department placed with Electoral Reform Services in each year since 2005. |
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(44220)
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213
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Jesse Norman (Hereford and South Herefordshire): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans she has for the future funding arrangements for Operation Viper. |
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(44206)
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214
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Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the links between income inequality and rate of (a) homicide and (b) other crime. |
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(44310)
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215
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Anna Soubry (Broxtowe): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the average length of sentence handed down to a person convicted of an offence of breaching an injuction under the terms of Section 3 of the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 was in England and Wales in each year since 1998. |
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(44435)
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216
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Anna Soubry (Broxtowe): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the average length of sentence handed down to a person convicted of an offence of putting a person in fear of violence under the terms of Section 4 of the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 was in England and Wales in each year since 1998. |
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(44436)
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217
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Paul Uppal (Wolverhampton South West): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has made an assessment of the effect on UK universities of the decison to (a) withdraw two-year post-study working visas and (b) reduce entitlements to part-time work on study visas. |
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(44429)
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218
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Keith Vaz (Leicester East): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when she plans to make an announcement on her policy on human trafficking. |
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(44234)
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219
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Vernon Coaker (Gedling): To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent assessment he has made of progress towards the Millennium Development Goal to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger. |
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(44131)
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220
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Vernon Coaker (Gedling): To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent assessment he has made of progress towards the Millennium Development Goal to achieve universal primary education. |
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(44132)
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221
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Vernon Coaker (Gedling): To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent assessment he has made of the UK's contribution to progress towards reaching the Millennium Development Goals. |
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(44133)
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222
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Vernon Coaker (Gedling): To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent assessment he has made of progress towards the Millennium Development Goal to develop a global partnership for development. |
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(44134)
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223
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Vernon Coaker (Gedling): To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent assessment he has made of progress towards the Millennium Development Goal to ensure environmental sustainability. |
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(44135)
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224
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Vernon Coaker (Gedling): To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent assessment he has made of progress towards the Millennium Development Goal to combat HIV and AIDS, malaria and other diseases. |
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(44136)
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225
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Vernon Coaker (Gedling): To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps he is taking to help ensure that the Millennium Development Goals are achieved. |
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(44137)
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226
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Vernon Coaker (Gedling): To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent assessment he has made of progress towards the Millennium Development Goal to help improve maternal health. |
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(44138)
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227
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Vernon Coaker (Gedling): To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent assessment he has made of progress towards the Millennium Development Goal to reduce child mortality. |
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(44139)
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228
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Vernon Coaker (Gedling): To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent assessment he has made of progress towards the Millennium Development Goal to promote gender equality and empower women. |
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(44140)
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229
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Vernon Coaker (Gedling): To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent discussions he has had with his UN counterparts on international aid and development. |
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(44158)
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230
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Stewart Hosie (Dundee East): To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, how many staff in his Department were in the Civil Service redeployment pool on the latest date for which figures are available; and how many of these had been in the redeployment pool for more than six months at that date. |
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(44356)
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231
|
Daniel Kawczynski (Shrewsbury and Atcham): To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what the monetary value was of contracts his Department placed with Electoral Reform Services in each year since 2005. |
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(44221)
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232
|
Keith Vaz (Leicester East): To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what plans his Department has in respect of distribution of aid to Yemen in 2011-12. |
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(44255)
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233
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Keith Vaz (Leicester East): To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, how much (a) direct aid and (b) multilateral aid his Department plans to distribute to Yemen in 2011-12. |
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(44256)
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234
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Keith Vaz (Leicester East): To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, whether his Department plans to provide aid assistance to any additional projects in Yemen following the unrest in the country. |
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(44257)
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235
|
Mr David Anderson (Blaydon): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many applications his Department has received under the pleural plaques extra-statutory scheme to date. |
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(44312)
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236
|
Mr David Anderson (Blaydon): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the average length of time taken is for an application to be processed under the pleural plaques extra-statutory scheme. |
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(44313)
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237
|
Mr David Anderson (Blaydon): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether there has been any liaison between those responsible for administering the pleural plaques extra-statutory scheme and HM Revenue and Customs National Insurance Contributions Office Special Section A on the provision of employment history schedules for use by applicants to the scheme. |
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(44391)
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238
|
Mr William Bain (Glasgow North East): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what plans he has to seek reform of the jurisdiction of the European Court of Human Rights. |
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(44151)
|
239
|
Philip Davies (Shipley): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how much the Probation Service spent on doctors' notes for offenders in connection with non-attendance for part of community sentences in each of the last three years. |
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(44192)
|
240
|
Philip Davies (Shipley): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many regulations sponsored by his Department have been (a) introduced and (b) revoked since 18 November 2010. |
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(44366)
|
241
|
Mr David Evennett (Bexleyheath and Crayford): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people resident in the London Borough of Bexley (a) were summoned for and (b) undertook jury service in each of the last three years. |
|
(44129)
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242
|
Kelvin Hopkins (Luton North): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether approved premises in England and Wales have alarm links to local police stations. |
|
(44097)
|
243
|
Kelvin Hopkins (Luton North): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether interview rooms in probation trusts in England and Wales are routinely fitted with alarms. |
|
(44098)
|
244
|
Kelvin Hopkins (Luton North): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether probation staff in England and Wales are required to routinely attend health and safety training. |
|
(44099)
|
245
|
Stewart Hosie (Dundee East): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many staff in his Department were in the Civil Service redeployment pool on the latest date for which figures are available; and how many of these had been in the redeployment pool for more than six months at that date. |
|
(44345)
|
246
|
Daniel Kawczynski (Shrewsbury and Atcham): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the monetary value was of contracts his Department placed with Electoral Reform Services in each year since 2005. |
|
(44222)
|
247
|
Lisa Nandy (Wigan): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether the probation service has recorded any incidents of threats to probation staff when those staff have not been on duty in the last 12 months. |
|
(44309)
|
248
|
Lisa Nandy (Wigan): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many probation trusts in England and Wales have issued standard notice of redundancy letters to probation staff since 1 April 2010. |
|
(44324)
|
249
|
Priti Patel (Witham): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 21 October 2010, Official Report, columns 979-80W, on prisoners: interviews, how many prisoners have (a) requested and (b) been granted approval for face-to-face interviews since July 2010; in which prison each such prisoner was located; and for what offence each such prisoner was serving a sentence. |
|
(44248)
|
250
|
Priti Patel (Witham): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what arrangements are in place to control written communications between prisoners and the media. |
|
(44249)
|
251
|
Priti Patel (Witham): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prisoners are undertaking courses of an undergraduate degree level or higher; and by what mechanism the fees for these courses are paid. |
|
(44286)
|
252
|
Priti Patel (Witham): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prisoners were engaged in voluntary work in each of the last five years. |
|
(44287)
|
253
|
Priti Patel (Witham): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how much his Department spent on (a) clothing, (b) footwear and (c) hygienic, cosmetic and related sundry products for prisoners in each of the last five years. |
|
(44288)
|
254
|
Priti Patel (Witham): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how much his Department spent on leisure and sports facilities for prisoners in each of the last five years. |
|
(44289)
|
255
|
Priti Patel (Witham): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of media liaison officers' involvement in communications between prisoners and the media in the latest period for which figures are available; and how many media liaison officers are employed for (a) the purpose of communications between prisoners and the media and (b) other purposes. |
|
(44295)
|
256
|
Priti Patel (Witham): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, who was consulted on PSI 37/2010 on prisoners' access to the media prior to its publication; which of those consultees represent victims of crime; what assessment he has made of the effects on the introduction of PSI 37/2010; and whether he expects the policy to result in an increase in the number of contacts between prisoners and the media. |
|
(44296)
|
257
|
Priti Patel (Witham): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether all prisons have implemented PSI 37/2010 on prisoners' access to the media. |
|
(44297)
|
258
|
Priti Patel (Witham): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what action has been taken against (a) prison staff, (b) journalists and (c) prisoners who have been involved in unsanctioned communications between prisoners and the media in the last 12 months. |
|
(44298)
|
259
|
Priti Patel (Witham): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what provisions are in place for victims of crime to be consulted when prisoners convicted of offences that have affected them make requests to have contact with the media; and if he will review PSI 37/2010 on prisoners' access to the media to provide more rights and information for the victims of crime in respect of prisoners accessing the media. |
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(44299)
|
260
|
Priti Patel (Witham): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what expenditure his Department incurred on (a) pay and (b) unemployment pay for prisoners in each year for which figures are available; and how many prisoners received each type of payment in each such year. |
|
(44329)
|
261
|
Priti Patel (Witham): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many foreign nationals received (a) pay, (b) unemployment pay and (c) welfare-related benefits while in prison in each year for which figures are available; and what the cost was to the public purse of each such type of payment in each such year. |
|
(44330)
|
262
|
Priti Patel (Witham): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how much was spent on (a) libraries, (b) books, (c) newspapers, (d) magazines and (e) periodicals for use by prisoners in each year for which figures are available. |
|
(44342)
|
263
|
Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment his Department has made of potential links between income inequality and rates of imprisonment. |
|
(44253)
|
264
|
Mr John Spellar (Warley): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment has his Department made of the effect of the judgment of the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights in the case of Taxquet v. Belgium on the UK system of trial by jury. |
|
(44101)
|
265
|
Bob Stewart (Beckenham): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he plans to ensure that legal aid recipients pay their legal fees once they are financially able to do so. |
|
(44254)
|
266
|
Bob Stewart (Beckenham): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, in how many cases people with frozen bank accounts have been recipients of legal aid in financial year 2009-10. |
|
(44271)
|
267
|
Stewart Hosie (Dundee East): To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many staff in his Department were in the Civil Service redeployment pool on the latest date for which figures are available; and how many of these had been in the redeployment pool for more than six months at that date. |
|
(44358)
|
268
|
Daniel Kawczynski (Shrewsbury and Atcham): To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what the monetary value was of contracts his Department placed with Electoral Reform Services in each year since 2005. |
|
(44223)
|
269
|
Priti Patel (Witham): To ask the Prime Minister, what estimate he has made of the cost to the UK of implementing the EU's 2020 Strategy; how many (a) directives and (b) regulations he expects to emanate from the 2020 Strategy; and whether he expects there to be any transfer of power from the UK to the EU as part of the 2020 Strategy. |
|
(44415)
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270
|
Priti Patel (Witham): To ask the Prime Minister, what assessment he has made of the likely effect of the Communication from the European Commission, The European Platform against Poverty and Social Exclusion: A European framework for social and territorial cohesion (COM(2010) 758 final); what estimate he has made of the cost to the UK of implementing each measure recommended in the Communication; and whether the implementation of any measure recommended in the Communication would involve a transfer of powers from the UK to the EU. |
|
(44416)
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271
|
Priti Patel (Witham): To ask the Prime Minister, what assessment he has made of the likely effect of the Communication from the European Commission, An Agenda for new skills and jobs: A European contribution towards full employment (COM(2010) 682 final); what estimate he has made of the cost to the UK of implementing each measure recommended in the Communication; and whether the implementation of any measure recommended in the Communication would involve a transfer of powers from the UK to the EU. |
|
(44417)
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272
|
Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Prime Minister, whether (a) he and (b) any members of staff in his office are participating in volunteering activity as part of the Government's Big Society initiative. |
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(44188)
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273
|
Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Prime Minister, what steps his Office has taken to support the Government's Big Society initiative. |
|
(44200)
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274
|
Mr Ben Wallace (Wyre and Preston North): To ask the Prime Minister, what recent assessment he has made of the threat to UK security from the situation in the Middle East; and if he will review the Government's programme of reductions in the strength of the armed forces in the light of that assessment. |
|
(44122)
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275
|
Stewart Hosie (Dundee East): To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, how many staff in his Department were in the Civil Service redeployment pool on the latest date for which figures are available; and how many of these had been in the redeployment pool for more than six months at that date. |
|
(44359)
|
276
|
Cathy Jamieson (Kilmarnock and Loudoun): To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent assessment he has made of his Department's priorities in respect of (a) military assistance to civil powers in Scotland and (b) civil contingencies and emergency powers in Scotland; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(44104)
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277
|
Cathy Jamieson (Kilmarnock and Loudoun): To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, when he last met the Minister for Justice in the Scottish Executive to discuss (a) military assistance to civil powers in Scotland and (b) civil contingencies and emergency powers in Scotland; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(44105)
|
278
|
Daniel Kawczynski (Shrewsbury and Atcham): To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what the monetary value was of contracts his Department placed with Electoral Reform Services in each year since 2005. |
|
(44224)
|
279
|
Ann McKechin (Glasgow North): To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he had in February 2011 with the Secretary of State for Defence regarding the Strategic Defence Review and the future of Royal Air Force bases in Scotland. |
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(44125)
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280
|
Ann McKechin (Glasgow North): To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the handling of redundancies at RAF Kinloss when the base ceases operational activity at the end of May 2011. |
|
(44126)
|
281
|
Tony Baldry (Banbury): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the arrangements for the public consultation on High Speed 2 have been subjected to an equalities impact assessment. |
|
(44115)
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282
|
Philip Davies (Shipley): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many regulations sponsored by his Department have been (a) introduced and (b) revoked since 7 December 2010. |
|
(44361)
|
283
|
Stewart Hosie (Dundee East): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many staff in his Department were in the Civil Service redeployment pool on the latest date for which figures are available; and how many of these had been in the redeployment pool for more than six months at that date. |
|
(44354)
|
284
|
Daniel Kawczynski (Shrewsbury and Atcham): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the monetary value was of contracts his Department placed with Electoral Reform Services in each year since 2005. |
|
(44225)
|
285
|
Stewart Hosie (Dundee East): To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, how many staff in her Department were in the Civil Service redeployment pool on the latest date for which figures are available; and how many of these had been in the redeployment pool for more than six months at that date. |
|
(44360)
|
286
|
Daniel Kawczynski (Shrewsbury and Atcham): To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what the monetary value was of contracts her Department placed with Electoral Reform Services in each year since 2005. |
|
(44227)
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287
|
Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what arrangements the Government Equalities Office has in place to monitor women's status in society. |
|
(44210)
|
288
|
Keith Vaz (Leicester East): To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps the Government is taking to tackle violence against women and girls. |
|
(44233)
|
289
|
Ms Karen Buck (Westminster North): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what transitional protection arrangements will be put in place for parents in receipt of assistance with childcare costs at the point at which universal credit is introduced. |
|
(44386)
|
290
|
Ms Karen Buck (Westminster North): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he intends that the proposed £26,000 benefit cap will be applied in combination with the 13 week rule applied to housing benefit claims. |
|
(44387)
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291
|
Philip Davies (Shipley): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many regulations sponsored by his Department have been (a) introduced since 22 November 2010 and (b) revoked since 12 May 2010. |
|
(44367)
|
292
|
Natascha Engel (North East Derbyshire): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when he expects to publish a consultation on the proposed regulations to implement sections 27 and 28 of the Child Maintenance and Other Payments Act 2008 on administrative disqualification for holding or obtaining travel authorisation and curfew orders. |
|
(44241)
|
293
|
Stewart Hosie (Dundee East): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many staff in his Department were in the Civil Service redeployment pool on the latest date for which figures are available; and how many of these had been in the redeployment pool for more than six months at that date. |
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(44349)
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294
|
Gareth Johnson (Dartford): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate his Department has made of the number of pensioners living in poverty in Dartford constituency in each of the last five years. |
|
(44107)
|
295
|
Gareth Johnson (Dartford): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many parents resident in Dartford constituency have used the Child Support Agency or the Child Maintenance Enforcement Commission to ensure child maintainance payments are enforced in each of the last five years. |
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(44108)
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296
|
Daniel Kawczynski (Shrewsbury and Atcham): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the monetary value was of contracts his Department placed with Electoral Reform Services in each year since 2005. |
|
(44228)
|
297
|
Mr Frank Roy (Motherwell and Wishaw): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people in Motherwell and Wishaw constituency received support for mortgage interest payments in each of the last five years. |
|
(44265)
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298
|
Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the effects of unemployment on income inequality. |
|
(44096)
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299
|
Stephen Timms (East Ham): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people entered the Flexible New Deal in (a) October, (b) November and in each such case (c) December 2009; and how many have secured (i) short term and (ii) sustained employment. |
|
(44420)
|
300
|
Dr Eilidh Whiteford (Banff and Buchan): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what (a) public awareness campaigns and (b) consultation his Department has undertaken for individuals affected by his plans to bring forward the increase in the pension age for women. |
|
(44245)
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301
|
Dr Eilidh Whiteford (Banff and Buchan): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department made of the required implementation period for changes to the retirement age to allow individuals sufficient time to rearrange their financial arrangements. |
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(44246)
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302
|
Dr Eilidh Whiteford (Banff and Buchan): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what information his Department holds for benchmarking purposes on the experience of other countries who have increased their pension age. |
|
(44247)
|
FRIDAY 4 MARCH
Questions for Written Answer
Notices given on Tuesday 8 February
1
N
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Mr Julian Brazier (Canterbury): To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, for what reason the Marine Management Organisation did not appoint a representative of the cockle industry to the Kent and Essex Inshore Fisheries Conservation Authorities; and if she will make a statement. |
|
(40451)
|
Notices given on Wednesday 16 February
1
N
|
Sheryll Murray (South East Cornwall): To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 14 February 2011, Official Report, columns 530-1W, what assessment she has made of the extent of decentralisation to which regional management plans can be subject. |
|
(42108)
|
Notices given between Friday 18 February and Friday 25 February
1
N
|
Mr Ben Wallace (Wyre and Preston North): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, which (a) officials and (b) Ministers in his Department have met officials from the Islamic Republic of Iran since 2009. |
|
(43279)
|
2
N
|
Mr Jamie Reed (Copeland): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, when he expects the rebuilding of West Cumberland Hospital to commence; and what services he expects will be provided at the hospital following its rebuilding. |
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(43278)
|
3
N
|
Dr Julian Huppert (Cambridge): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many prosecutions have been brought against individuals subject to control orders to date; and for which offences. |
|
(43276)
|
4
N
|
Dr Julian Huppert (Cambridge): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to publish draft legislation and guidance on terrorist protection and investigation measures prior to seeking Parliamentary approval for the extension of arrangements for control orders. |
|
(43277)
|
Notices given on Monday 28 February
1
N
|
Mr Elfyn Llwyd (Dwyfor Meirionnydd): To ask the Attorney General, on how many occasions the Crown Prosecution Service has decided not to progress with a case of assault by an offender whilst in custody due to it not being in the public interest in each of the last 10 years. |
|
(43809)
|
2
N
|
Mr Andrew Smith (Oxford East): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what representations he has received from the National Museum of the Royal Navy on the future management of the wreck of HMS Victory 1744. |
|
(43740)
|
3
N
|
Mr Andrew Smith (Oxford East): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to retain sovereign immunity for the wreck of HMS Victory 1744. |
|
(43741)
|
4
N
|
Mr Stewart Jackson (Peterborough): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how much his Department has spent on the provision of (a) the contraceptive pill, (b) emergency hormonal contraception, (c) condoms and (d) long-acting reversible contraception on the NHS in each of the last five years; what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of each method in reducing the rate of (i) teenage pregnancy and (ii) sexually transmitted diseases in each year; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(43742)
|
5
N
|
Mr Stewart Jackson (Peterborough): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how much funding has been allocated to provision of (a) the contraceptive pill, (b) emergency hormonal contraception, (c) condoms and (d) long-acting reversible contraception for people aged under 16 years in the last five years; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(43743)
|
6
N
|
Mr Elfyn Llwyd (Dwyfor Meirionnydd): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether prisons are required to maintain up-to-date risk assessments of safe systems of work in respect of the safety of (a) staff, (b) prisoners and (c) visitors. |
|
(43810)
|
7
N
|
Mr Elfyn Llwyd (Dwyfor Meirionnydd): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, which prisons have been found not to have up-to-date risk assessments of safe systems of work in the last 12 months; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(43811)
|
Notices given on Tuesday 1 March
1
N
|
Thomas Docherty (Dunfermline and West Fife): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what assessment he has made of the effects of the replacement of the May Day Bank Holiday by a bank holiday in October on the (a) horticultural and (b) do-it-yourself sectors. |
|
(44149)
|
2
N
|
Thomas Docherty (Dunfermline and West Fife): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what recent representations he has received on the replacement of the May Day bank holiday by a bank holiday in October. |
|
(44170)
|
3
N
|
Gordon Banks (Ochil and South Perthshire): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to bridge the finance gap facing small and medium-sized enterprises; and whether the Venture Capital Trusts scheme is included in these plans. |
|
(44437)
|
4
N
|
Gordon Banks (Ochil and South Perthshire): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what his Department's estimate is of the change to the size of the finance gap facing small and medium-sized enterprises since the start of the economic downturn; and what assessment he has made of the effect of the finance gap on the UK economy. |
|
(44438)
|
5
N
|
Ms Karen Buck (Westminster North): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate he has made of the monetary value of funds provided for assistance with childcare costs through the tax credit system in (a) 2009-10 and (b) 2010-11. |
|
(44399)
|
6
N
|
Thomas Docherty (Dunfermline and West Fife): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the effects on the economy of the replacement of the May Day Bank Holiday by a bank holiday in October on the economy. |
|
(44148)
|
7
N
|
Mr Frank Field (Birkenhead): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, when HM Revenue and Customs plans to reply to the letters from John Brace, a constituent of the hon. Member for Birkenhead. |
|
(44147)
|
8
N
|
Chris Leslie (Nottingham East): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether Sir John Vickers was consulted during negotiations on Project Merlin; and whether any correspondence was exchanged between him and the Treasury. |
|
(44339)
|
9
N
|
Chris Leslie (Nottingham East): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, when he expects negotiations on EU banking liquidity rules under Basel III provisions to be concluded; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(44340)
|
10
N
|
Amber Rudd (Hastings and Rye): To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what information he holds on the level of provision made by local authorities from the transitional grants for redundancy payments. |
|
(44232)
|
11
N
|
Mr Douglas Alexander (Paisley and Renfrewshire South): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what arrangements his Department has for passing on to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office the costs to the public purse of military transport commissioned by that Department |
|
(44401)
|
12
N
|
Mr Kevan Jones (North Durham): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many of the 170 trainee pilots to be made redundant in the programme announced on 1 March 2011 fly (a) fast jets, (b) multi-engine aircraft and (c) helicopters. |
|
(44392)
|
13
N
|
Mr Kevan Jones (North Durham): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Written Ministerial Statement of 1 March 2011, on Armed Forces Redundancies what definition of personnel (a) recently returned from operations and (b) preparing to deploy on operatiions he uses. |
|
(44393)
|
14
N
|
Mr Kevan Jones (North Durham): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what measures he has put in place to assist those who are to be made redundant from the RAF as part of the redundancy programme announced on 1 March 2011 in the transition to civilian life. |
|
(44394)
|
15
N
|
Mr Kevan Jones (North Durham): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Written Ministerial Statement of 1 March 2011, how many service personnel he expects to be made redundant from the Royal Air Force (a) in each region, (b) on each base and (c) at each rank. |
|
(44439)
|
16
N
|
Mr Kevan Jones (North Durham): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many of the 344 trainee pilots who are to continue their training fly (a) fast jets, (b) multi-engine aircraft and (c) helicopters. |
|
(44440)
|
17
N
|
Nicholas Soames (Mid Sussex): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many VC10 aircraft 101 Squadron has; how many are in service at present; and what their commitments are. |
|
(44336)
|
18
N
|
Guto Bebb (Aberconwy): To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, if he will consider including high quality granite aggregate as an exempt product in respect of the aggregates levy. |
|
(44395)
|
19
N
|
Luciana Berger (Liverpool, Wavertree): To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what estimate his Department has made of the number of households in each (a) property type and (b) region which will not qualify for Green Deal finance because they do not meet the golden rule. |
|
(44146)
|
20
N
|
Mr Jamie Reed (Copeland): To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health on the role of healthcare services in West Cumbria in the delivery of national nuclear policy. |
|
(44173)
|
21
N
|
Mr William Bain (Glasgow North East): To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what criteria she plans to use to monitor the sustainability of Government policies on growth. |
|
(44169)
|
22
N
|
Mr Andrew Turner (Isle of Wight): To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how much and what proportion of (a) commercial and (b) heritage woodland in each local authority area is owned by the (i) Forestry Commission and (ii) privately. |
|
(44338)
|
23
N
|
Mr Douglas Alexander (Paisley and Renfrewshire South): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what the terms of reference are for his Department's review of aircraft evacuation procedures; how it will report; and by what date he expects it to report. |
|
(44402)
|
24
N
|
Mr Douglas Alexander (Paisley and Renfrewshire South): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, on what date and at what time his Department first placed the order for the charter aircraft to evacuate British nationals from Libya subsequently delayed at Gatwick Airport. |
|
(44403)
|
25
N
|
Mr Douglas Alexander (Paisley and Renfrewshire South): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent steps (a) the Government and (b) the Serious Organised Crime Agency have taken in respect of the assets of Hosni Mubarak and his associates. |
|
(44404)
|
26
N
|
Stephen Gilbert (St Austell and Newquay): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how many British nationals were evacuated from (a) Tunisia, (b) Egypt and (c) Libya by other European member states during the recent political events in those countries; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(44174)
|
27
N
|
Stephen Gilbert (St Austell and Newquay): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how many non-British European citizens have been evacuated using his Department's resources from (a) Tunisia, (b) Egypt and (c) Libya during the recent events in those countries; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(44175)
|
28
N
|
Lindsay Roy (Glenrothes): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what his most recent estimate is of the number of British citizens remaining in Libya. |
|
(44141)
|
29
N
|
Lindsay Roy (Glenrothes): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his US counterpart on the political situation in Libya; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(44143)
|
30
N
|
Lindsay Roy (Glenrothes): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps he plans to take to prevent the use of foreign mercenaries against Libyan civilians. |
|
(44144)
|
31
N
|
Nicholas Soames (Mid Sussex): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what this Government's policy is on the Yemen; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(44337)
|
32
N
|
Sir Paul Beresford (Mole Valley): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, which will be the accrediting body for General Practitioner of Special Interest after the abolition of the primary care trusts and deaneries; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(44166)
|
33
N
|
Sir Paul Beresford (Mole Valley): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what arrangements will be made to accredit (a) nurses, (b) pharmacists and (c) podiatrists working independently as practitioners with a special interest under the any willing providers arrangements to be rolled-out following the abolition of primary care trusts. |
|
(44167)
|
34
N
|
Sir Paul Beresford (Mole Valley): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps he plans to take in respect of the draft recommendation from the national Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence that sun protection 15 is adequate protection against skin cancer; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(44168)
|
35
N
|
Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when she plans to announce the Government's strategy on human trafficking; and if she will make a statement. |
|
(44274)
|
36
N
|
Vernon Coaker (Gedling): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress her Department has made on the Intercept Modernisation Programme; and if she will make a statement. |
|
(44418)
|
37
N
|
Mrs Louise Ellman (Liverpool, Riverside): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 28 February 2011, Official Report, columns 94-95W, on the Passport Office: Liverpool, if she will publish (a) the results of the review undertaken by the Identity and Passport Service into its estate and staff capacity and (b) the consultation document being discussed with staff, trade unions and interested parties. |
|
(44335)
|
38
N
|
Sir Gerald Kaufman (Manchester, Gorton): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when she plans to reply to the letter sent by the right hon. Member for Manchester, Gorton on 14 Janaury 2011 with regard to Mr Y Ashraf. |
|
(44172)
|
39
N
|
Lindsay Roy (Glenrothes): To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent assessment he has made of the humanitarian situation of refugees from Libya. |
|
(44142)
|
40
N
|
Lindsay Roy (Glenrothes): To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what humanitarian assistance he plans to provide to Libya in response to the recent unrest in that country. |
|
(44145)
|
41
N
|
Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what research his Department has undertaken on the potential effect of his proposed arrangements for civil litigation costs on each socio-economic group. |
|
(44176)
|
42
N
|
Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what research his Department has evaluated on the effect on litigation of excessive or disproportionate costs; and what assessment he has made of the requirement for further research into reasons for recent trends in the cost of civil litigation. |
|
(44177)
|
43
N
|
Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what research his Department has undertaken on the effect of his proposed arrangements for civil litigation costs on the likelihood of (a) individuals and (b) families on low incomes making a legitimate claim for compensation in personal injury cases. |
|
(44178)
|
44
N
|
Dr Phillip Lee (Bracknell): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to ensure equality of access of parents to their children in divorce cases. |
|
(44396)
|
45
N
|
Mr Douglas Alexander (Paisley and Renfrewshire South): To ask the Prime Minister, which Ministers are entitled to convene a meeting of the COBRA crises response committee. |
|
(44400)
|
46
N
|
Mr Tom Watson (West Bromwich East): To ask the Prime Minister, what estimate he has made of the cost of the annual grant from the Cabinet Office towards the maintenance and to cover civilian staff employed at Chequers for 2011-12. |
|
(44273)
|
47
N
|
Bill Esterson (Sefton Central): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which public service announcements are required at railway stations. |
|
(44460)
|
48
N
|
Ms Karen Buck (Westminster North): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many households in each region to be affected by the limit on housing benefit for under-occupants in the social sector are under-occupying a property by (a) one and (b) two or more bedrooms. |
|
(44229)
|
49
N
|
Ms Karen Buck (Westminster North): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the consistency between the definition of under-occupancy to be applied by his Department when determining housing benefit entitlement and the occupancy provisions of local authority and registered social landlord lettings policies. |
|
(44231)
|
50
N
|
Ms Karen Buck (Westminster North): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate he has made of the monetary value in 2010-11 prices of support for childcare costs provided to those claiming universal credit at the point at which universal credit is introduced. |
|
(44397)
|
51
N
|
Ms Karen Buck (Westminster North): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the maximum marginal rate of withdrawal under universal credit will be for parents in receipt of assistance with childcare costs for (a) all claimants, (b) those previously in receipt of tax credits and (c) those claimants who also pay income tax. |
|
(44398)
|
52
N
|
Cathy Jamieson (Kilmarnock and Loudoun): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 15 February 2011, Official Report, columns 681-82W, on disability living allowance: Scotland, if he will take steps to introduce systems to estimate the number of recipients of disability living allowance in (a) Kilmarnock and Loudoun constituency and (b) Scotland who will be reassessed in each of the next five years; and at what cost to the public purse. |
|
(44179)
|
53
N
|
Sir Gerald Kaufman (Manchester, Gorton): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when he plans to reply to the letter sent by the right hon. Member for Manchester, Gorton on 21 December 2010 with regard to Mr P Walsh, transferred from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. |
|
(44171)
|
54
N
|
Rachel Reeves (Leeds West): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many and what proportion of (a) men and (b) women aged (i) 60, (ii) 61, (iii) 62, (iv) 63, (v) 64 and (vi) 65 years are in receipt of (A) guarantee credit, (B) housing benefit and (C) council tax benefit. |
|
(44272)
|
MONDAY 7 MARCH
Questions for Oral Answer
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department
*1
|
Dr Thérèse Coffey (Suffolk Coastal): What steps she plans to take to decouple temporary residence from permanent settlement in the immigration system. |
|
(44040)
|
*2
|
Graeme Morrice (Livingston): What assessment she has made of trends in the levels of crime recorded by the British Crime Survey since 1997. |
|
(44041)
|
*3
|
Oliver Colvile (Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport): What representations she has received from members of the public on the local crime and policing website. |
|
(44042)
|
*4
|
Mrs Helen Grant (Maidstone and The Weald): What plans she has to assist police forces to tackle anti-social behaviour. |
|
(44043)
|
*5
|
Rachel Reeves (Leeds West): When she plans to publish the outcome of the Government's review of anti-social behaviour powers. |
|
(44044)
|
*6
|
Mr Edward Leigh (Gainsborough): What further steps she plans to take to control illegal immigration; and if she will make a statement. |
|
(44045)
|
*7
|
Mr Elfyn Llwyd (Dwyfor Meirionnydd): What definition of the term front line her Department uses in relation to police services. |
|
(44046)
|
*8
|
Claire Perry (Devizes): What steps she is taking to reduce the burden of paperwork on police forces. |
|
(44047)
|
*9
|
Mark Lancaster (Milton Keynes North): What steps she is taking to reduce the burden of paperwork on police forces. |
|
(44048)
|
*10
|
Henry Smith (Crawley): What plans she has to consult on proposals to reduce levels of net migration through routes other than student visas. |
|
(44049)
|
*11
|
Jim Dobbin (Heywood and Middleton): What estimate she has made of the likely number of police officers in Greater Manchester in March 2015. |
|
(44050)
|
*12
|
Richard Fuller (Bedford): If she will bring forward proposals to change immigration bail conditions to make then consistent with proposed conditions for control orders. |
|
(44051)
|
*13
|
Mr Steve Brine (Winchester): What plans she has for the future of the student visa entry system. |
|
(44052)
|
*14
|
Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): What assessment she has made of trends in the levels of crime recorded by the British Crime Survey since 1997. |
|
(44053)
|
*15
|
Gavin Barwell (Croydon Central): What plans she has to assist police forces to tackle anti-social behaviour. |
|
(44054)
|
*16
|
Simon Hughes (Bermondsey and Old Southwark): What assessment she has made of the trends in levels of complaints against police forces in England and Wales in the most recent period for which figures are available; and if she will make a statement. |
|
(44055)
|
*17
|
Siobhain McDonagh (Mitcham and Morden): What research her Department has commissioned and evaluated on any relationship between numbers of police officers and levels of crime. |
|
(44056)
|
*18
|
Lorraine Fullbrook (South Ribble): What plans she has to assist police forces to tackle anti-social behaviour. |
|
(44057)
|
*19
|
Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire): When she plans to announce the outcome of her review of human trafficking policy. |
|
(44058)
|
*20
|
Owen Smith (Pontypridd): What research her Department has commissioned and evaluated on any relationship between numbers of police officers and levels of crime. |
|
(44059)
|
*21
|
Emma Reynolds (Wolverhampton North East): When she plans to announce the outcome of her review of human trafficking policy. |
|
(44060)
|
*22
|
Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South): What recent discussions she has had with stakeholders on the Asylum Improvement Project. |
|
(44061)
|
*23
|
Angela Smith (Penistone and Stocksbridge): What research her Department has commissioned and evaluated on any relationship between numbers of police officers and levels of crime. |
|
(44062)
|
*24
|
John Robertson (Glasgow North West): How many cases of attempted suicide by asylum seekers in Glasgow were reported to her Department in the last 12 months. |
|
(44063)
|
*25
|
Tony Baldry (Banbury): What plans she has for the future of student visa entry system. |
|
(44064)
|
At 3.15 pm
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department
The Members listed below have been selected by ballot to ask a Topical Question.
*1
|
Simon Danczuk (Rochdale): If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. |
|
(44065)
|
*2
|
Annette Brooke (Mid Dorset and North Poole): |
|
(44066)
|
*3
|
Richard Fuller (Bedford): |
|
(44067)
|
*4
|
Nick Smith (Blaenau Gwent): |
|
(44068)
|
*5
|
Fiona Mactaggart (Slough): |
|
(44069)
|
*6
|
Mrs Linda Riordan (Halifax): |
|
(44070)
|
*7
|
Chi Onwurah (Newcastle Upon Tyne Central): |
|
(44071)
|
*8
|
Julian Smith (Skipton and Ripon): |
|
(44072)
|
*9
|
Tom Greatrex (Rutherglen and Hamilton West): |
|
(44073)
|
*10
|
Ian Lavery (Wansbeck): |
|
(44074)
|
Questions for Written Answer
Notices given on Monday 14 February
1
N
|
Nic Dakin (Scunthorpe): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps he is taking to ensure that all graduates of medical schools in the UK are able to gain a place on the 2012 Foundation Programme; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(41646)
|
2
N
|
Nic Dakin (Scunthorpe): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what recent discussions he has had with representatives of the UK Foundation Programme Office on plans for responding to any oversubscription to the 2012 Foundation Programme; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(41647)
|
3
N
|
Anne Marie Morris (Newton Abbot): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many patients were admitted to hospital in (a) Devon and (b) England in the last 12 months for which figures are available. |
|
(41552)
|
Notices given on Tuesday 15 February
1
N
|
Dr Julian Lewis (New Forest East): To ask the Prime Minister, pursuant to his Oral Answer of 9 February 2011, Official Report, columns 296-7 to the hon. Member for New Forest East on the nuclear deterrent, if he will rule out cancellation of the Trident replacement programme from negotiations with the Liberal Democrats in any future hung Parliament. |
|
(41735)
|
Notices given on Wednesday 16 February
1
N
|
Jeremy Lefroy (Stafford): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what the monetary value of payments made to other European countries for healthcare provided to British citizens under the European Health Insurance Card was in the latest period for which figures are available; and what the monetary value of payments received from other European countries under the same scheme was in the same period. |
|
(42236)
|
Notices given between Friday 18 February and Friday 25 February
1
N
|
Kwasi Kwarteng (Spelthorne): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has for the future of the Heathrow Airtrack; and what timetable he has set for its implementation. |
|
(43280)
|
2
N
|
Kwasi Kwarteng (Spelthorne): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent representations he has received from the aviation industry on the effects of Government policy on that sector. |
|
(43281)
|
Notices given on Monday 28 February
1
N
|
Stella Creasy (Walthamstow): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what factors he took into account in setting the deadline for applications to the Transition Fund by voluntary organisations; and whether he discussed such factors with representatives of (a) the voluntary sector and (b) local government. |
|
(44037)
|
2
N
|
John McDonnell (Hayes and Harlington): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the three most common reasons were for staff absence in each HM Revenue and Customs business stream in each of the last five years. |
|
(43744)
|
3
N
|
John McDonnell (Hayes and Harlington): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the gross total was for the number of days lost due to staff sickness in each of HM Revenue and Customs business streams in each of the last five years. |
|
(43745)
|
4
N
|
Dr Julian Huppert (Cambridge): To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what plans he has to raise cycle parking standards for new developments. |
|
(43812)
|
5
N
|
Stella Creasy (Walthamstow): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what the (a) name, (b) local authority area and (c) book value was of each (i) primary and (ii) secondary school in England that closed in the last eight years. |
|
(44036)
|
6
N
|
Stella Creasy (Walthamstow): To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what the (a) name, (b) local authority and (c) book value is of each potential school site which meets the requirements contemplated in (i) paragraph 1 and (ii) paragraph 2 of Schedule 13 of the Education Bill. |
|
(44039)
|
7
N
|
Dr Julian Huppert (Cambridge): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what criteria he plans to apply to the regulation of unlicensed herbal medicines; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(43816)
|
8
N
|
Stella Creasy (Walthamstow): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people were barred from working with children and vulnerable adults by the Independent Safeguarding Authority on the grounds of (a) harm to and (b) risk of harm to 16 and 17 year olds in (i) 2009 and (ii) 2010. |
|
(44038)
|
9
N
|
Mr David Anderson (Blaydon): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what disciplinary sanctions are available to the Prison Service against prison governors who do not fulfil requirements to maintain (a) workplace risk assessments and (b) safe systems of work; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(43875)
|
10
N
|
Mr David Anderson (Blaydon): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what investigations his Department has undertaken into (a) levels of violence in prisons and (b) the causes of such violence in the last three years; and what the outcome of each such investigation was. |
|
(43876)
|
11
N
|
Mr David Anderson (Blaydon): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, on how many occasions the Health and Safety Executive has been required to investigate an incident in a prison in each of the last 10 years; which prison was involved in each case; whether an action plan was put in place following each such investigation; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(43877)
|
12
N
|
Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he plans to take to increase youth employment. |
|
(43813)
|
13
N
|
Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many 16 to 24 year olds in Coventry claimed jobseeker's allowance in each of the last three years for which figures are available. |
|
(43814)
|
14
N
|
Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if his Department will bring forward proposals for a successor scheme to replace the Youth Guarantee from April 2011. |
|
(43815)
|
Notices given on Tuesday 1 March
1
N
|
Mr Stewart Jackson (Peterborough): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, if he will place in the Library a copy of bids submitted by the Greater Cambridge and Greater Peterborough Local Enterprise Partnership as at 21 January 2011 under the auspices of the Regional Growth Fund; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(44441)
|
2
N
|
Nicholas Soames (Mid Sussex): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the current location is of (a) HMS Ocean, (b) HMS Bulwark and (c) HMS Albion; and what the current duties of each are. |
|
(44280)
|
3
N
|
Nicholas Soames (Mid Sussex): To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the effects of predation on the size of the songbird population. |
|
(44281)
|
4
N
|
Dr Julian Huppert (Cambridge): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, with reference to the Government response to the petition to the Prime Minister which closed on 6 June 2010 on the recommendations of the Science and Technology Committee's evidence check on homeopathy, what evidence his Department has evaluated on the clinical effectiveness of any homeopathic product. |
|
(44230)
|
5
N
|
Fiona Mactaggart (Slough): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many places for student midwives there were in (a) England and (b) each region in academic year 2010-11. |
|
(44442)
|
6
N
|
Penny Mordaunt (Portsmouth North): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many disputes arising from the receipt of healthcare in the European Economic Area by UK nationals for which a charge was subsequently made have been brought to the attention of his Department in the last five years; whether there are proposals at EU level to reform the European Health Insurance Card system; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(44419)
|
7
N
|
Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will take steps to encourage greater use of automated number plate recognition technology by police forces to better facilitate the policing of (a) offences related to driving while uninsured or untaxed and (b) other road traffic offences. |
|
(44282)
|
8
N
|
Mr Tom Watson (West Bromwich East): To ask the Prime Minister, how many times he has visited Chequers since his appointment. |
|
(44279)
|
9
N
|
Mr David Blunkett (Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many cases of suspected fraud were reported to the National Benefit Fraud hotline in 2009-10; how many such cases (a) were referred to the Fraud Investigation Service and (b) resulted in a (i) prosecution and (ii) conviction with a custodial sentence. |
|
(44443)
|
TUESDAY 8 MARCH
Questions for Written Answer
Notices given on Thursday 17 February
1
N
|
Mrs Anne McGuire (Stirling): To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, pursuant to the Answer of 20 January 2011, Official Report, column 945W, on renewable energy: wood, what indicators he plans to use to ascertain the sustainability of woody biomass. |
|
(42843)
|
2
N
|
Mrs Anne McGuire (Stirling): To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, pursuant to the Answer of 20 January 2011, Official Report, column 945W, on renewable energy: wood, how the information yielded from sustainability criteria reports will be used to assess sustainability; and what assessment he has made of the likely contribution of such implementation to understanding biomass use. |
|
(42844)
|
3
N
|
Mrs Anne McGuire (Stirling): To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, pursuant to the Answer of 20 January 2011, Official Report, column 945W, on renewable energy: wood, what timetable he has set for the assessment of the sustainability criteria for (a) wood and (b) other solid biomass; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(42845)
|
Notices given on Tuesday 1 March
1
N
|
Mr Greg Knight (East Yorkshire): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what his most recent estimate is of the cost of the 2011 census. |
|
(44275)
|
2
N
|
Mr Greg Knight (East Yorkshire): To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, what assessment his Department has made of the effects on pubs and clubs of the timetable for obtaining a licence for small live music events. |
|
(44278)
|
3
N
|
Mr Greg Knight (East Yorkshire): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many murders have been committed in prisons in each of the last 10 years. |
|
(44276)
|
4
N
|
Mr Greg Knight (East Yorkshire): To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps the Prison Service has taken to ensure the safety of those in prison from physical attack from other prisoners. |
|
(44277)
|
5
N
|
Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people were placed in employment in Coventry through the Future Jobs Fund, in each of the last three years. |
|
(44180)
|
6
N
|
Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what industries in Coventry have those who have been supported through the Future Jobs Fund been placed in during 2010-11. |
|
(44181)
|
7
N
|
Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to support disabled people seeking work. |
|
(44182)
|
8
N
|
Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate he has made of the proportion of tenants (a) in the West Midlands and (b) nationally whose monthly rent payments are higher than their housing benefit payment. |
|
(44183)
|
9
N
|
Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what proportion of housing benefit claimants in Coventry were (a) pensioners, (b) in work and (c) out of work in each of the last three years. |
|
(44184)
|
WEDNESDAY 9 MARCH
Questions for Oral Answer
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland
*1
|
Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering): What recent discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues and Ministers in the Scottish Executive on funding for higher education institutions in Scotland. |
|
(44075)
|
*2
|
Mr Angus Brendan MacNeil (Na h-Eileanan an Iar): What recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the implementation of a fuel duty derogation for rural areas. |
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(44076)
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*3
|
John Robertson (Glasgow North West): How many small businesses in Scotland (a) applied for and (b) received research and development tax credits in the latest period for which figures are available. |
|
(44077)
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*4
|
Ian Murray (Edinburgh South): What assessment he has made of recent trends in levels of employment in Scotland. |
|
(44078)
|
*5
|
Mr Brian H. Donohoe (Central Ayrshire): When he expects next to discuss with Ministerial colleagues trends in the level of youth unemployment in Scotland. |
|
(44079)
|
*6
|
Michael Connarty (Linlithgow and East Falkirk): What assessment he has made of the likely effect on families in Scotland of the changes to benefits proposed by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. |
|
(44080)
|
*7
|
Mrs Anne McGuire (Stirling): What discussions he had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions prior to the publication of the Welfare Reform Bill on the likely effect on Scotland of the measures in that Bill. |
|
(44081)
|
*8
|
Jim McGovern (Dundee West): What assessment he has made of recent trends in levels of employment in Scotland. |
|
(44082)
|
*9
|
Chi Onwurah (Newcastle Upon Tyne Central): What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills on the operation of the Green Investment Bank in Scotland. |
|
(44083)
|
*10
|
Fiona O'Donnell (East Lothian): When he last met anti-poverty campaigners in Scotland to discuss the potential effect in Scotland of the measures in the Welfare Reform Bill. |
|
(44084)
|
*11
|
Margaret Curran (Glasgow East): What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the effect on Scotland of the increase in the standard rate of value added tax. |
|
(44085)
|
*12
|
Harriett Baldwin (West Worcestershire): What discussions he has had with the Deputy Prime Minister on the establishment of a commission to examine the West Lothian Question. |
|
(44086)
|
*13
|
John Stevenson (Carlisle): What recent discussions he has had with the First Minister on support for private sector employment in Scotland. |
|
(44087)
|
*14
|
Mr David Amess (Southend West): What recent assessment he has made of levels of bank lending to small and medium-sized businesses in Scotland; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(44088)
|
*15
|
Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough): What recent discussions he has had with the First Minister on levels of cross-border human trafficking. |
|
(44089)
|
Questions for Written Answer
Notices given between Friday 18 February and Friday 25 February
1
N
|
Gordon Birtwistle (Burnley): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what steps his Department is taking to support (a) existing small businesses and (b) to local business start-ups. |
|
(43283)
|
2
N
|
Gordon Birtwistle (Burnley): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what steps his Department takes to encourage companies to export manufactured products. |
|
(43284)
|
3
N
|
Gordon Birtwistle (Burnley): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what support his Department offers to assist start-up companies in the manufacturing sector. |
|
(43412)
|
4
N
|
Gordon Birtwistle (Burnley): To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to reduce levels of imports of illegally-logged timber. |
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(43285)
|
5
N
|
Gordon Birtwistle (Burnley): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how parents of a disabled child will be able to acquire the aids and adaptations necessary for the well-being of that child under his proposed reforms to disability living allowance. |
|
(43282)
|
THURSDAY 10 MARCH
Questions for Written Answer
Notices given between Friday 18 February and Friday 25 February
1
N
|
Nic Dakin (Scunthorpe): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what the outcomes were of his Department's expenditure on problems in the musculoskeletal system in 2009-10. |
|
(43286)
|
2
N
|
Nic Dakin (Scunthorpe): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of variations in levels of expenditure by primary care trusts on problems of the musculoskeletal system; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(43287)
|
Notices given on Monday 28 February
1
N
|
Karen Lumley (Redditch): To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the implications for UK-wide environmental policy of the introduction of a levy on single-use carrier bags in Wales. |
|
(42534)
|
TUESDAY 15 MARCH
Questions for Written Answer
Notices given on Tuesday 1 March
1
N
|
Jim Fitzpatrick (Poplar and Limehouse): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what proposals he has to consult on the implementation of the transport elements of the Renewable Energy Directive. |
|
(44405)
|
2
N
|
Jim Fitzpatrick (Poplar and Limehouse): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, on what date the UK will transpose into UK law the sustainability criteria for biofuels as set out in the Renewable Energy Directive. |
|
(44406)
|
WELSH GRAND COMMITTEE
THURSDAY 10 MARCH
[sitting at Westminster]
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change
*1
|
Jonathan Edwards (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr): What recent discussions he has had on future use of tidal power in the Severn Estuary. |
|
(42519)
|
*2
|
David T. C. Davies (Monmouth): What plans he has for the provision of nuclear power in Wales; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(42520)
|
*3
|
Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): What assessment he has made of the effect of the feed-in tariff on the (a) manufacturing and (b) training sector in Wales. |
|
(42521)
|
*4
|
Hywel Williams (Arfon): What account was taken of his Department's policy on the delivery of offshore wind farms in the decision on the applicability of the UK Ports Fund to Wales. |
|
(42522)
|
*5
|
Roger Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): What consultation and collaboration on energy policy his Department has undertaken with the Welsh Assembly Government. |
|
(42523)
|
*6
|
Mr Elfyn Llwyd (Dwyfor Meirionnydd): What discussions he has had on the effects in Wales of the discontinuance of the Infrastructure Planning Commission. |
|
(42524)
|
*7
|
Ian Lucas (Wrexham): What steps he is taking to promote development of renewable energy projects in Wales. |
|
(42525)
|
*8
|
Stuart Andrew (Pudsey): What plans he has for the provision of nuclear power in Wales; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(42526)
|
*9
|
Paul Flynn (Newport West): What plans he has to develop marine energy in Welsh waters. |
|
(42527)
|
*10
|
Alun Michael (Cardiff South and Penarth): What assessment he made of the potential energy, economic and environmental effects of construction of a Severn barrage. |
|
(42528)
|
*11
|
Huw Irranca-Davies (Ogmore): What discussions he has had with the First Minister on improving the energy efficiency of the least energy-efficient homes in Wales. |
|
(42529)
|
*12
|
Mrs Siân C. James (Swansea East): What consideration he has given to alternative methods of energy production including wave and tidal power in Wales for the purposes of tackling increasing energy costs and demand. |
|
(42530)
|
*13
|
Alun Cairns (Vale of Glamorgan): What assessment his Department has made of the potential for development of marine energy projects in Wales. |
|
(42531)
|
*14
|
Jessica Morden (Newport East): What plans he has for tidal power in the Severn Estuary; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(42532)
|
*15
|
Nick Smith (Blaenau Gwent): What recent discussions he has had with the Welsh Assembly Government on the provision of training and skills development programmes in the energy sector in Wales; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(42533)
|
*17
|
Simon Hart (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): What steps he plans to take to support communities affected by the development of onshore wind energy projects in Wales. |
|
(42535)
|
*18
|
Mr Wayne David (Caerphilly): What discussions he has had on the relationship between the Infrastructure Planning Commission and the Welsh Assembly Government in relation to major energy projects; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(42536)
|
*19
|
Jonathan Evans (Cardiff North): What assessment he has made of the merits of reform of the electricity market. |
|
(42537)
|
*20
|
Mark Tami (Alyn and Deeside): What recent assessment he has made of security of supply in electricity generation; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(42538)
|
*21
|
Mr David Hanson (Delyn): What recent representations he has received on changes to the feed-in tariff regime. |
|
(42539)
|
*22
|
Ann Clwyd (Cynon Valley): What recent assessment he has made of the (a) size of and (b) prospects for the future of the coal industry; and if he will make a statement. |
|
(42540)
|
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