The below Parliamentary question was asked by Gareth Thomas on 2015-10-26.
To ask the Leader of the House, what steps he is taking to promote the use of credit unions in the work of his Office; and if he will make a statement.
Chris Grayling
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to him by the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, my hon. Friend the Member for West Worcestershire (Ms Baldwin) on 2 November 2015, to Question UIN 13524
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The below Parliamentary question was asked by Gareth Thomas on 2015-10-26.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps she is taking to promote the use of credit unions in the work of her Department; and if she will make a statement.
Mr Ben Wallace
I refer the hon Member to the answer given by my hon Friend, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury (Harriett Baldwin) on 2 November 2015.
Credit unions are a devolved matter in Northern Ireland and responsibility for them rests with the Northern Ireland Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Gareth Thomas on 2015-10-26.
To ask the Prime Minister, what steps he is taking to promote the use of credit unions in the work of 10 Downing Street; and if he will make a statement.
Mr David Cameron
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to him by the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, my hon. Friend the Member for West Worcestershire (Ms Baldwin) on 2 November 2015, UIN 13524.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Gareth Thomas on 2015-10-26.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what steps he is taking to promote the use of credit unions in the work of his Department; and if he will make a statement.
David Mundell
I refer the hon Member to the answer given by my hon Friend, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury (Harriett Baldwin) on 2 November 2015.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Gareth Thomas on 2015-10-26.
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking to promote the use of credit unions in the work of the Government Equalities Office; and if she will make a statement.
Caroline Dinenage
I refer The Hon Member for Harrow West to the reply given by Her Majesty’s Treasury to PQ 13524 on 2 November 2015.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Gareth Thomas on 2015-10-26.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to promote the use of credit unions in the work of his Department; and if he will make a statement.
Justin Tomlinson
Government believes it is essential that everyone has access to affordable, good-quality financial products and that credit unions have a role in providing this vital service.
DWP awarded a £38m contract to the Association of British Credit Unions Limited to deliver an expansion project to enable participating credit unions to modernise, expand their services and provide affordable credit to more consumers.
DWP have also publicised the work of credit unions, encouraged DWP staff to join their local credit unions, and have ensured that benefit or pension payments can be paid into any credit union account.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Gareth Thomas on 2015-10-26.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to promote the use of credit unions in the work of his Department; and if he will make a statement.
Mr Robert Goodwill
I refer the Hon. Member to the answer given by the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, my hon. Friend the Member for West Worcestershire (Ms Baldwin) on 2 November 2015, UIN 13524.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Gareth Thomas on 2015-10-26.
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what steps he is taking to promote the use of credit unions in the work of his Department; and if he will make a statement.
Stephen Crabb
I refer the hon Member to the answer given by my hon Friend, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury (Harriett Baldwin) on 2 November 2015.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Gareth Thomas on 2015-10-26.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will instruct the Civil Aviation Authority to respond to the Mott Macdonald report 2012 submitted to the Ministry of Defence; and if he will make a statement.
Mr Robert Goodwill
The Mott Macdonald report was produced for the Ministry of Defence and sets out the position at RAF Northolt in 2012. The Ministry of Defence has not asked the Civil Aviation Authority to comment on the report.
The situation at Northolt has moved on since the report was published in 2012. The CAA is reviewing certain aspects of the safety of operations at the aerodrome. This review will conclude shortly and, if necessary, appropriate action could be taken in respect of civil operations.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Norman Lamb on 2015-10-26.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to strengthen the rights of people with learning disabilities; and if he will make a statement.
Alistair Burt
The Department is currently preparing its response to the consultation ‘No voice unheard, no right ignored’. The consultation sought views on a range of issues, including possible legislation to strengthen the rights of people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions. It expects to publish the response during the autumn.