The below Parliamentary question was asked by Caroline Flint on 2014-06-09.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, when his Department plans to publish its strategy and policy statement as set out in the Energy Act 2013.
Michael Fallon
I plan to consult on the draft Strategy and Policy Statement this summer. Once we have considered any responses the Statement will be designated following Parliamentary approval as set out in the Energy Act 2013.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Chris Heaton-Harris on 2014-06-09.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how the Quality, Innovation, Productivity and Prevention savings for neonatal care will be realised.
Dr Daniel Poulter
NHS England, as part of its direct commissioning responsibilities for specialised services, has an ongoing programme in place to identify both local and national opportunities to identify potential efficiencies as part of its management and prioritisation of available resources.
NHS England’s Clinical Reference Groups (CRGs), involving lead clinical, patient and professional representatives, are assisting NHS England in this work, particularly in respect of proposals that might be considered nationwide.
Specialised neonatal care is one of NHS England’s most significant areas of expenditure and the Neonatal CRG has therefore been involved in identifying potential neonatal specific schemes, which may have the potential to deliver savings whilst maintaining safety and quality. The schemes will be subject to a confirm and challenge process to determine their deliverability, before being worked up into schemes which could be implemented on a national basis.
It is therefore not possible, at this stage in the programme’s development, to quantify the level of savings that might be generated nationally or the specific savings approach that will be adopted.
It is unlikely that the national schemes currently being considered will generate savings in 20140-15. The schemes are more likely to be transformational in design and therefore are more likely to deliver savings in the longer term.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Mark Williams on 2014-06-09.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what his sources of advice are on security and terrorism in the part of Western Sahara not occupied by Morocco.
Hugh Robertson
We are open to all relevant sources of information on security and terrorism East of the Berm including MINURSO, which has a presence in this area.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Luciana Berger on 2014-06-09.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps he is taking to ensure that people who are homeless are (a) able to access hepatitis C services and (b) supported in completing treatment for that condition.
Jane Ellison
The commissioning of local Hepatitis C services, including bespoke services for homeless people or other at-risk groups, is the responsibility of local clinical commissioning groups (CCGs). NHS England expects that decisions made by local CCGs will take account of the needs of their local populations.
A range of materials has been published to help CCGs commission relevant services. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has published guidance on improving uptake of testing and diagnosis for hepatitis C in risk groups. Public Health England has published a commissioning template to support commissioning of hepatitis C diagnosis and treatment services. Guidance for commissioning bespoke services for homeless people has been published by the Faculty for Homeless and Inclusion Health.
The Department supports the Inclusion Health programme which champions the health and health care of vulnerable groups, including homeless people. The programme seeks to improve the health data for these groups, and set out practical steps for assessing needs (e.g. through Joint Strategic Need Assessments) and commissioning services. We are also involved in funding work in this area through the Homeless Hospital Discharge Fund to improve hospital discharge arrangements for people who are homeless (£10 million 2013-14) and £40 million capital fund for hostel refurbishment with a focus on improving health outcomes (2014-15).
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Douglas Alexander on 2014-06-09.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether he considers the existing mandate of the UN Special Envoy to Syria is sufficient.
Mr William Hague
The UK fully supports the role of the UN Special Representative and the efforts to bring about political transition as set out in the Geneva Communiqué. The scope of the mandate for Mr Brahimi’s successor is under consideration by the UN.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Gloria De Piero on 2014-06-09.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential cost to her Department of including mothers’ names on marriage certificates.
Karen Bradley
The marriage certificate is an exact copy of the marriage entry which is in a
form prescribed in the Regulation of Marriage Regulations 1986. We are
currently considering how the information captured in the marriage entry can be
updated to reflect changes since 1986, as well as including the names of
mothers; the costs of doing so and the most suitable opportunity for doing so.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Andrew Stephenson on 2014-06-09.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what estimate he has made of how many adults in (a) Pendle constituency, (b) East Lancashire and (c) the North West have taken part in at least one sporting activity each week in each of the last five years.
Mrs Helen Grant
|
|
2009 (APS3) |
2010 (APS4) |
2011 (APS5) |
2012 (APS6) |
2013 (APS7) |
|
Pendle (LA) |
20,600 |
23,100 |
21,400 |
22,600 |
24,200 |
|
Lancashire |
410,000 |
405,300 |
409,500 |
415,000 |
420,600 |
|
North West |
2,007,800 |
1,996,700 |
1,986,000 |
2,066,500 |
2,055,800 |
Participation data is from the Active People Survey which measures the number of people aged 16 and above taking part in sport in England.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Peter Luff on 2014-06-09.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what account he plans to take of (a) design and (b) technical knowledge in the review of the GCSE/GCE examination course in design and technology.
Elizabeth Truss
The GCSE and GCE Awarding Organisations are leading on developing subject content for reformed design and technology qualifications. In carrying out this work, they are drawing closely on advice from subject organisations with design and technical expertise. The draft criteria that are developed will be formally consulted on and the evidence gathered will be used to review and finalise the content for the new design and technology qualifications.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Dan Jarvis on 2014-06-09.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what fee Wates will receive for the construction contract for a Secure College; and what proportion of the overall budget for a Secure College this fee will represent.
Jeremy Wright
The Ministry of Justice will work with Wates to develop a design for the Secure College pathfinder over the coming months, and will agree a maximum price for the construction once the detailed project proposals have been agreed.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Michael Dugher on 2014-06-10.
To ask the Prime Minister, what interviews were conducted as part of the Cabinet Secretary’s review of the release of correspondence between Ministers relating to prevention of extremism.
Mr David Cameron
The Cabinet Secretary will respond to the hon. Member on this matter shortly. I will place a copy of the letter in the Library of the House.