Category: Speeches

  • Biography information for Ms Diane Abbott – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

    Biography information for Ms Diane Abbott – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Biography information for Ms Diane Abbott on Business, Innovation and Skills.

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    Mr David Willetts

    As highlighted in the International Education Strategy, there is no cap on the number of genuine overseas students who can come to the UK, nor do we have plans to introduce one. This has been reaffirmed by my Rt. Hon. Friend the Prime Minister.

    Government and the sector are taking every opportunity to promote the warm welcome the UK extends to international students, notably using the ‘Britain is GREAT’ campaign. For example, the High Commission in Delhi began work last year (with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, UK Trade and Investment and the British Council) to promote positive messages on UK education at outreach events, exhibitions and road shows in some of India’s biggest cities.

    Early indicators for 2014 show there was an increase in the year to March 2014 in the number of visa applicants for higher education institutions (+7%). UCAS figures, to May 2014, for undergraduate applications suggest a 7% increase from non-EU countries.

  • Stephen O’Brien – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department of Health

    Stephen O’Brien – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department of Health

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Stephen O’Brien on 2014-04-10.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to the Answer of 31 March 2014, Official Report, column 491W, on medical treatments, what technology appraisals were conducted by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence in the last five years; what the most plausible cost per quality adjusted life-year for each such appraisal was; what the estimated eligible patient population was for each appraised indication; on which appraisals end-of-life criteria were applied in each final appraisal determination; and on which date each such appraisal was (a) initiated and (b) concluded.

    Norman Lamb

    National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) technology appraisal decisions published between 2000 to end of February 2014 have already been placed in the Library.

    NICE has advised that it does hold the most plausible cost per quality adjusted life-year for each technology appraisal, the estimated patient population for each appraised indication, details of appraisals where the end-of-life criteria were applied in each final appraisal determination and the dates each appraisal was initiated and concluded. However, this information could only be provided at disproportionate cost.

  • Biography information for Simon Kirby – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Communities and Local Government

    Biography information for Simon Kirby – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Communities and Local Government

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Biography information for Simon Kirby on Communities and Local Government.

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    Brandon Lewis

    The council tax referendum principles are proposed annually by the Government and subject to the approval of the House of Commons. We are open to representations on the principles for 2015-16 and how local residents can continue to be protected from unwanted council tax rises.

    A further council tax freeze offer is available for local authorities in 2015-16, and we would encourage all local authorities, including Brighton and Hove, to take up that opportunity.

  • Andrew Rosindell – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Home Office

    Andrew Rosindell – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Home Office

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Andrew Rosindell on 2014-04-10.

    To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what proportion of violent crimes were committed by non-British nationals in 2013.

    Norman Baker

    The Home Office does not hold data on the nationality of offenders, and so
    cannot provide data on the number of crimes committed by non-British nationals
    that were recorded by police.

    The Ministry of Justice collects details on the number of offenders and
    offender characteristics, but does not collect information on the number of offences
    that these offenders commit.

  • Biography information for Maria Eagle – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

    Biography information for Maria Eagle – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Biography information for Maria Eagle on Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

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    Dan Rogerson

    I refer the hon. Member to the answer that I gave to the hon. Member for Bristol East (Kerry McCarthy), on 17 June 2014, Official Report, column 516W.

  • Jim Murphy – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for International Development

    Jim Murphy – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for International Development

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jim Murphy on 2014-04-10.

    To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what conditions are placed on recipients of support from the New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition.

    Justine Greening

    The New Alliance Cooperation Frameworks in each country outline mutual commitments of governments, the private sector and development partners and create an enabling environment for responsible investment.

  • Biography information for Anas Sarwar – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for International Development

    Biography information for Anas Sarwar – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for International Development

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Biography information for Anas Sarwar on International Development.

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    Lynne Featherstone

    The roots of the conflict in Central African Republic (CAR) are complex and whilst the recent inter-communal violence is primarily targeting Muslim inhabitants, Christian communities have also fallen victim to sectarian killings. Much of the Muslim population of CAR has fled, including traders who were overwhelmingly Muslim.

    DFID is funding agencies such as UNHCR, Mercy Corps and the ICRC to implement protection programmes in CAR, including conflict resolution and social cohesion activities. DFID has contributed £18 million in 2014 towards the crisis. The UK is also supporting the international efforts to restore peace and security and has welcomed the adoption of UNSCR 2149 authorising the deployment of a UN peacekeeping mission (MISCA).

  • Diana Johnson – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Ministry of Justice

    Diana Johnson – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Ministry of Justice

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Diana Johnson on 2014-04-10.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people have been convicted of an offence contrary to Section 1 of the Infanticide Act 1938 in each of the last four years.

    Damian Green

    Murder, infanticide and kidnapping are all indictable only offences. A life sentence is mandatory for murder and the maximum penalty for infanticide and kidnapping.

    The number of offenders found guilty at all courts of ‘murder’, ‘infanticide’ and ‘kidnapping’ in England and Wales from 2009 to 2012 (latest data available) can be viewed in the table.

    Court proceedings data for 2013 is planned for publication in May 2014.


  • Diana Johnson – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Home Office

    Diana Johnson – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Home Office

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Diana Johnson on 2014-04-10.

    To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people have been convicted of an offence contrary to section 145 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 in each of the last four years.

    James Brokenshire

    The table below provides the number of defendants proceeded against for
    offences under Section 145 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002
    in England and Wales from 2009 to 2012.

    [Insert PQ table here]

    The statistics on defendants proceeded against for offences under Immigration
    Acts 1971 to 2007 in England and Wales are supplied by the Ministry of Justice
    for the Home Office to publish annually within Immigration Statistics. Annual
    data is available in the latest release, Immigration Statistics: October –
    December 2013, table pr_01, from the Library of the House and from the GOV.UK
    website at:
    https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/immigration-statistics-october-to-dec
    ember-2013

  • John Redwood – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Cabinet Office

    John Redwood – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Cabinet Office

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by John Redwood on 2014-04-10.

    To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what levels of stock No. 10 Downing Street holds of (a) stationery, (b) printer cartridges, (c) treasury tags and other fasteners and (d) other office consumables.

    Mr Nick Hurd

    The Prime Minister’s Office is an integral part of the Cabinet Office.

    The information requested is not held centrally.