Category: Speeches

  • John Redwood – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department of Health

    John Redwood – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department of Health

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

    To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what levels of stock his Department holds of (a) stationery, (b) printer cartridges, (c) treasury tags and other fasteners and (d) other office consumables.

    Dr Daniel Poulter

    The Department makes use of the Government Office Supplies contract to obtain supplies of stationery and associated items. In March 2014, the Department ordered 1,957 units of stationery which included 54 boxes of foldback clips, 41 boxes of bar tags and 15 boxes of paperclips. These items are ordered directly from Banner on an as required basis by individual directorates and no records of any small local stocks are maintained.

    The Department does not hold central stocks of the consumables associated with the provision of multi functional device services such as printers. These items are replenished automatically by the supplier when required.

    In a small number of cases, standalone printer cartridges are sourced through XMA Ltd under the Government Office Supplies Contract. In March 2014, the Department sourced 13 units through this contract. A small number of these items may be held locally but these are not recorded.

  • Mark Hendrick – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Work and Pensions

    Mark Hendrick – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Work and Pensions

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Mark Hendrick on 2014-06-17.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people are enrolled in National Employment Savings Trust (NEST); how many such people enrolled in NEST are making additional payments by direct debit each month; and what the average additional contribution by direct debit each month is.

    Steve Webb

    The National Employment Savings Trust announced on 1 April 2014 that they have over a million members.

    The Department for Work and Pensions does not hold information about the number of scheme members making monthly additional payments by direct debit to NEST nor does it hold information on the average additional contribution by direct debit each month to NEST.

  • Tracey Crouch – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department of Health

    Tracey Crouch – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department of Health

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Tracey Crouch on 2014-04-10.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Health, whether he is satisfied with the current levels of recruitment to midwifery; and what steps he is taking to encourage recruitment of midwives.

    Dr Daniel Poulter

    Health Education England are working with NHS England to ensure that sufficient midwives and other maternity staff are trained and available to provide every woman with personalised one-to-one care throughout pregnancy, childbirth and during the post natal period.

    Since June 2012 there are over 6,000 more midwives in training to qualify over the next three years. The latest figures show there are 21,888 qualified midwives (full time equivalent) working in the NHS in England.

    It is the responsibility of local NHS organisations to assess the health needs of their local communities and ensure they have the right staff, with the rights skills to deliver high quality and safe care.

  • Biography information for David Hanson – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Home Office

    Biography information for David Hanson – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Home Office

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Biography information for David Hanson on Home Office.

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    Karen Bradley

    Combating cyber crime is a core part of the National Cyber Security Strategy,
    which is underpinned by the National Cyber Security Programme (NCSP) with £860
    million of new investment over five years. The NCSP funds a range of work to
    tackle cyber crime, including strengthening law enforcement capabilities with
    the establishment of the National Cyber Crime Unit in the National Crime
    Agency, and cyber teams within each of the Regional Organised Crime Units
    (ROCUs) across England and Wales, as well as developing the capability of local
    police forces. It also funds the Cyber Streetwise campaign, and the Action
    Fraud reporting system for cyber crime that is run by City of London Police.

  • 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 Baroness Hoey – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Transport

    Biography information for Baroness Hoey – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Transport

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Biography information for Baroness Hoey on Transport.

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    Stephen Hammond

    The figure of £18m invested in stations has been included in a recent news release put out by the South West Trains-Network Rail Alliance. My understanding is that this figure represents the investment made in the financial year 2013/14, but the total investment made during the period over which these schemes were completed is £34m, £17.5m of which came from the Department’s Access for All fund and is split as follows:

    A full list of the stations where small schemes have been delivered can be requested directly from the South West Trains-Network Rail Alliance.

  • 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 Kelvin Hopkins – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Home Office

    Biography information for Kelvin Hopkins – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Home Office

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Biography information for Kelvin Hopkins on Home Office.

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    Norman Baker

    The Advisory Board is a strategic sounding board for the Alcohol Impact pilot, providing NUS with advice to enable it to:
    • maximise the impact and success of the pilot;
    • identify, and react to, strategic barriers and opportunities in the short,
    medium and long-term;
    • identify, and develop, influential and effective strategic partnerships for
    the Programme;
    • develop a strong legacy plan beyond the pilot.

    Representatives for the board were selected by the NUS, in consultation with the Home Office, to provide a cross-section of groups who have expertise in a project that combines alcohol and the night-time economy, crime, higher education and community interests.

    In addition to officials from the NUS and Home Office, 19 external advisors form the NUS Alcohol Impact Advisory Board.

    They are representatives of:
    • Association of Managers of Student Services in Higher Education
    • Association of University Directors of Estates
    • Addaction
    • Portman Group
    • Association of Town and City Management
    • British Universities and Colleges Sport
    • Research and Analysis
    • Leeds University Union
    • Universities UK
    • Best Bar None
    • GuildHE
    • Newcastle University
    • Northamptonshire Police
    • Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers
    • Greater Manchester Police
    • British Beer and Pub Association
    • Public Health England
    • Best Bar None

  • 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 Alex Cunningham – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department of Health

    Biography information for Alex Cunningham – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department of Health

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Biography information for Alex Cunningham on Health.

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    Jane Ellison

    Regulations for making it an offence to smoke in private vehicles carrying children are being drafted at present.