The below Parliamentary question was asked by Stephen Gethins on 2016-04-12.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to source steel for the construction of new nuclear submarines.
Mr Philip Dunne
I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 18 April 2016 to Question 33828 to the hon. Member for Islington South and Finsbury (Emily Thornberry).
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Liz McInnes on 2016-05-19.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if he will make an assessment of the potential effect on students living away from home of the closure of the iPlayer loophole.
Mr Edward Vaizey
The Government consulted on adding on-demand programme services to the TV licence framework as part of its Green Paper published in July last year. Under the new proposals, all individuals will need to be covered by a TV licence if they stream or download television programmes through on-demand services provided by the BBC (notably the iPlayer). If an individual has a licence already, then they are automatically covered to watch BBC on-demand services under the new proposals.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jim Shannon on 2016-07-13.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will provide support to overseas students who convert to Christianity in the UK to ensure they are not persecuted for their religious beliefs when they return to their country of origin.
Alok Sharma
The UK is a staunch defender of the right to freedom of religion or belief internationally. We believe that societies where freedom of religion or belief is protected are fairer, more tolerant and better able to resist extremist ideologies.
With this in mind, we actively lobby governments for changes to laws and practices that discriminate against individuals on the basis of their religion or belief.
In many cases students have access to alumni networks, often supported or endorsed by the British Embassy, once they have returned to their country of origin. Such networks can offer moral and practical support in times of need.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Barry Gardiner on 2016-09-15.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, with reference to his oral statement of 15 September, how the measures announced in that statement will increase security at the Hinkley C project.
Jesse Norman
As announced on 15 September, following the comprehensive review of the Hinkley Point C project, my Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State announced new safeguards for future foreign investment in critical infrastructure.
In respect of Hinkley Point C, the Government is able to prevent the sale of EDF’s controlling stake prior to the completion of construction. This agreement has been confirmed in an exchange of letters between the Government and EDF.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Matthew Pennycook on 2015-10-29.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the average cost to his Department is of an appeal against a fit for work decision.
Priti Patel
The level of information requested is not available.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Nicholas Soames on 2015-11-25.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what (a) volume and (b) value of (i) raw milk, (ii) butter, (iii) cheese, (iv) cream and (v) condensed milk was imported in each year from 1995-96 to 2014-15.
George Eustice
The information requested is set out in the tables attached.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jim Cunningham on 2015-12-16.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, pursuant to the Answer of 15 December 2015 to Question 19589, what the budget for the BIS Automotive sector team has been in each of the last five years; and if he will make a statement.
Anna Soubry
The administrative budget associated with the BIS Automotive sector team for the last five financial years is illustrated below.
|
Financial Year |
Administrative Cost |
|
11/12 |
£1,393,614*^ |
|
12/13 |
£1,187,636^ |
|
13/14 |
£1,207,986^ |
|
14/15 |
£1,256,570^ |
|
15/16 |
£1,219,550^ |
*Includes funding for the Advanced Manufacturing Showcasing team who came under the same administrative budget for these years.
^ Includes one FTE on loan to the Office for Low Emission Vehicles
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jessica Morden on 2016-01-20.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what his Department’s policy is on providing direct web links to information requested in written parliamentary questions in the Answers to those questions.
Joseph Johnson
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills does not have a specific policy on the provision of web links. Parliamentary Questions are answered according to the preferred approach of each individual Minister.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Imran Hussain on 2016-02-19.
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what discussions her Department is having with HM Treasury on renegotiation of tax treaties between the UK and developing countries.
Mr Nick Hurd
Negotiation of UK tax treaties is a matter for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). HMRC actively engages with developing countries and has recently agreed treaties with Senegal and Zambia.
DFID works closely with both HM Treasury and HMRC to develop the Government’s tax and development policy and to improve the capacity of developing country tax administrations. DFID was at the forefront internationally of developing the Addis Tax Initiative, launched last year, which sees signatory donors commit to double their support on tax and signatory partner countries to commit to implement tax reform. It also calls for policy coherence on tax and development. There are currently over 30 signatories.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Mrs Anne Main on 2016-03-14.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many foreign national offenders of each nationality are serving custodial sentences of (a) less than six months, (b) six months to one year, (c) one year to two years, (d) two years to three years, (e) three years to four years, (f) four years to five years, (g) five years to 10 years and (h) more than 10 years.
Andrew Selous
Information on Foreign national offenders is regularly published on gov.uk website on the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/offender-management-statistics-quarterly-july-to-september-2015
The specific information requested can be found in the attached annex.
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