The below Parliamentary question was asked by Kate Green on 2015-11-06.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to implement the family test.
Mr Tobias Ellwood
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office promotes the UK’s interests overseas, supporting our citizens and businesses around the globe. As such, we do not have responsibility for creating domestic policy.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Scriven on 2015-11-30.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government when it was decided that the Chief Executive of NHS England could appear on political debate shows such as Any Questions?, and who made that decision.
Lord Prior of Brampton
NHS England is an independent body established by the Health and Social Care Act 2012. Its Chief Executive, Simon Stevens, decided to accept the invitation to appear on the ‘Any Questions?’ programme several months ago.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool on 2016-01-12.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will call upon the EU to impose stricter sanctions on European banks that facilitate North Korea’s nuclear programme.
Baroness Anelay of St Johns
We are working with other members of the UN Security Council in response to the nuclear test conducted by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea on 6 January. The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my right hon. Friend the Member for Runnymede and Weybridge (Mr Hammond) has pressed for the need for a robust response to this serious violation of UN Security Council Resolutions. While negotiations are on-going, any further measures that are agreed by the UN will be replicated by the EU and implemented through EU legislation.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Seema Malhotra on 2016-02-03.
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many companies using HM Revenue and Customs’ Large Business Service are subject to investigations relating to their tax; and how long each of those companies has been subject to such investigation.
Mr David Gauke
Until 31 March 2014, HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) Large Business Service dealt with the tax affairs of around 800 of the largest businesses in the UK. From 1 April 2014 HMRC’s new Large Business directorate deals with the tax affairs of around 2,000 large businesses.
At 31 December 2015 HMRC had enquiries open with 567 of the largest 800 businesses covering 2,826 risks.
At 31 December 2015 HMRC had enquiries open with 1,117 of the large businesses dealt with by the Large Business Directorate, covering 3,981 risks.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Anne Main on 2016-02-25.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what safeguards are in place to protect information held by the DVLA on those who use its services.
Andrew Jones
The safeguards that are in place to protect information held by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) vary depending on the channel used and sensitivity of the data processed through the service.
All the DVLA’s information systems and electronic services are subject to a formal assessment before they are made available to the public. This ensures that there are adequate policies, procedural and technical controls in place to protect the data.
Privacy Impact Assessments are also completed to identify and address any privacy risks associated with the service and ensure that personal data is processed in compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Richard Burgon on 2016-03-24.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what process Tier 2 intra-company transfer visas for IT undergo when they reach her Department.
Mike Penning
The process for handling Tier 2 intra company transfer (ICT) visas for IT is the same as that for any other application under the Tier 2 intra company transfer arrangements. All applications are validated to ensure the correct fees have been paid, all mandatory questions have been answered on the forms, and applicants have submitted their biometric information. Checks are also undertaken on every application to assess any adverse immigration or security issues.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by David Rutley on 2016-05-03.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what progress he has made on implementing City Deals in Scotland.
David Mundell
We are making good progress, with the Glasgow and Clyde Valley, Aberdeen City Region and Inverness deals all now being implemented. There are a number of other cities and regions considering proposals, including Edinburgh and South East Scotland as announced by the Chancellor in the budget.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Luciana Berger on 2016-06-07.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, with reference to the NHS England Five Year Forward View on Mental Health, published in February 2016, what progress has been made on Recommendation 32 on a multi-disciplinary workforce strategy.
Alistair Burt
The Government is working with delivery partners to carefully consider the independent Mental Health Taskforce’s recommendations and aims to publish a strategic implementation plan in the autumn that will set out how Government and partners will deliver the recommendations.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Alex Chalk on 2016-09-02.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential effect of removing the protected status of seagulls in urban areas on local authorities’ ability to manage seagull populations more effectively.
Dr Thérèse Coffey
Defra has not undertaken such an assessment. The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 already allows for the control of gulls, under licence from Natural England, in the interest of public health and safety or to prevent disease. Local authorities, businesses and individuals are also able to take action to manage urban gull populations e.g. using bins with secured lids, ensuring domestic animals are not fed outside and that streets are clear of litter.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Kate Osamor on 2016-10-19.
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what support her Department is giving to aid organisations based in Yemen to deliver humanitarian assistance in that country.
Priti Patel
The UK is the fourth largest donor to Yemen with an additional £37 million in UK funding for Yemen announced at the UN General Assembly. This brings the UK’s total to £100 million in humanitarian assistance for 2016/17 which is provided to aid organisations in Yemen. Last year, we helped more than 1.3 million Yemenis with food, medical supplies, water, and emergency shelter.
We also continue to urge parties to the conflict to take all reasonable steps to facilitate rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access to ensure our partners are able to deliver aid to its intended beneficiaries.