The below Parliamentary question was asked by Kirsty Blackman on 2015-11-25.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what steps he is taking to ensure regular publication of his Department’s quarterly accounts.
David Mundell
This Government publishes an unprecedented range of data. This represents a significant task for Departments. We remain committed to publishing data in a timely fashion, and further transparency data will be published in due course.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck on 2015-12-17.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the reoffending rates are for (a) young people who do not complete an accredited qualification in prison, (b) young people who do complete an accredited qualification in prison, (c) all other offenders who complete an accredited qualification in prison, (d) all other offenders who do not complete an accredited qualification in prison and (e) offenders who leave prison unable to read and write.
Andrew Selous
Re-offending rates are not currently available broken down by different levels of education attainment. The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and Ministry of Justice have, however, jointly commissioned an evaluation of prisoner learning. This study, which is currently underway, aims to use linked administrative datasets to analyse the short-term impact of prisoner education on re-offending outcomes among adult prisoners. The analysis will examine learning aims, rather than accredited qualifications specifically. The study is currently underway and will complete in mid-2016. It will also feed into the independently led review of Education in Prisons being undertaken by Dame Sally Coates.
Separately, the Department for Business Innovation and Skills publish information on the number of prisoners achieving an accredited qualification in prison, including qualifications in English at https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/learner-participation-outcomes-and-level-of-highest-qualification-held (See tables 7.1 and 7.2 on page 36 for offender learning)
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The below Parliamentary question was asked by Oliver Dowden on 2016-01-27.
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what guidance his Department has issued on whether the existence of extant planning permission for development in the Green Belt would count as exceptional circumstances to permit a planning application for an alternative, less intrusive form of development in that location.
Brandon Lewis
An extant planning permission does not prevent consideration of a further planning application for the same site. It would be for the local authority to assess each proposal on its merits, in the light of all material considerations, including the protections for Green Belt set out in our National Planning Policy Framework. If the development proposed would be inappropriate in Green Belt, the Framework states that planning permission should generally be refused. However, if the local authority finds that any harms caused by the development would be clearly outweighed by other considerations, and that very special circumstances justify planning permission, permission may be granted. If necessary the local authority can impose planning conditions or require design changes to mitigate any adverse impact.
A Local Development Order or Supplementary Planning Guidance would also have to be designed by the local authority to accord with policies in the Framework, including the need to protect the openness of Green Belt land.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Steve Reed on 2016-02-19.
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, how many official visits he has made to local authorities since May 2015 where the primary purpose of the visit was in connection with the Northern Powerhouse policy.
Greg Clark
As part of my Ministerial duties I visit local authorities across the country, including regular visits in connection with the Northern Powerhouse.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Barry Gardiner on 2016-03-15.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent discussions he has had with representatives of science and research and charity organisations on the potential effect of including anti-lobbying clauses in grant agreements.
Matthew Hancock
The new clause in government grants makes sure that taxpayers’ money is not diverted from their intended purpose and wasted on political campaigning and political lobbying.
As indicated at the House of Lords Science Technology Committee, BIS and Cabinet Office are looking into how this new clause will apply to academic research.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Grocott on 2016-04-19.
To ask the Chairman of Committees, in the light of the publication on 19 April of the result of the Hereditary Peers By-election, whether he will publish the contract with Electoral Reform Services to supervise and conduct the poll and count.
Lord Laming
The House has engaged Electoral Reform Services (ERS) to assist with each hereditary peers’ by-election. When the need for a by-election arises ERS are engaged under a standing agreement to administer and supervise the by-election and provide assurance that it conforms to good electoral practice.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Barbara Keeley on 2016-05-26.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many patients were discharged from hospital between 11pm and 6am in each of the last six years.
George Freeman
The information is not held in the format requested.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jo Churchill on 2016-07-18.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of (a) trends in the take-up of academy places and (b) the performance of academies in Bury St Edmunds constituency in the last five years.
Edward Timpson
The number of pupils on roll in the nine academies in the Bury St Edmunds Constituency for the years when they were open as academies from January 2012 to January 2016 is provided in the table below:
|
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
2016 |
|
|
Bury St Edmunds County Upper School |
1009 |
993 |
957 |
978 |
987 |
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Horringer Court Middle School |
296 |
272 |
307 |
356 |
371 |
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Westley Middle School |
468 |
466 |
470 |
468 |
478 |
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Priory School |
121 |
117 |
129 |
135 |
143 |
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Tollgate Primary School |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
224 |
273 |
|
Great Barton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
200 |
|
Rattlesden Church of England Voluntary Controlled School |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
123 |
|
Thurston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
197 |
|
Woolpit Community Primary School |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
171 |
Source: School Census, January 2012 to 2016
The percentage of pupils achieving level 4 or above in reading, writing and maths at key stage 2 in 2012 to 2015 for academies with results in 2015 in the Bury St Edmunds constituency was as follows:
|
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
|
|
Horringer Court Middle School |
64% |
72% |
79% |
83% |
|
Westley Middle School |
67% |
70% |
80% |
78% |
Source: School Performance Tables
The percentage of pupils achieving 5 or more A*-C GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and mathematics GCSEs at key stage 4 in 2012 to 2015 for the academy with results in 2015 in the Bury St Edmunds constituency was as follows:
|
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
|
|
Bury St Edmunds County Upper School |
74% |
77% |
70% |
70% |
Source: School Performance Tables
There were no open academies in Bury St Edmunds constituency before August 2011 and no academy results before 2012. Key stage 4 results from 2014 reflect the removal of many equivalent vocational qualifications and other reforms.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Tim Farron on 2016-10-10.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department plans to negotiate with the Chinese government to seek concessions for UK companies affected by the recent decision of the Chinese General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine to delay an update to the UK Health Certificate to allow UK exports of goat milk products.
George Eustice
The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs and the British Embassy in Beijing are working closely with the Chinese Authorities to take forward these negotiations and review options for accelerating progress on an ongoing basis.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Douglas Chapman on 2015-10-28.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many civilian staff support operations at RAF Waddington; and what their payroll costs were in each year from 2010-11 to 2014-15.
Mark Lancaster
The table below shows the number of civilian staff supporting operations at RAF Waddington and their payroll costs for the previous five financial years (FY).
The information for FY2010-11 is not held centrally, and can only be provided at disproportionate cost.
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FY2011-12 |
FY2012-13 |
FY2013-14 |
FY2014-15 |
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|
(£ million) |
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Average paid strength |
200 |
150 |
130 |
130 |
|
Total Cost |
£4.880M |
£4.263M |
£3.833M |
£3.728M |
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