The below Parliamentary question was asked by Helen Goodman on 2016-01-11.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with opposition politicians and groups in Bahrain.
Mr Tobias Ellwood
We engage with a broad range of political groups in Bahrain to encourage their participation in inclusive political dialogue. I had the opportunity to do so during my recent visit to Bahrain in June 2015.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Helen Goodman on 2016-01-11.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions he has had with the government of Bahrain on (a) the treatment of opposition leaders in that country and (b) medical facilities available to Hassan Mushaima.
Mr Tobias Ellwood
We regularly discuss human rights and reform with the Government of Bahrain – including at the biannual UK-Bahrain Joint Working Group meeting which was most recently held in November 2015. The UK continues to encourage the Government of Bahrain to meet its human rights obligations, including the treatment of detainees in detention, and to honour all conventions to which it is a party. We are aware of the case of Hassan Mushaima and have raised it with the Government of Bahrain.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Helen Goodman on 2016-01-11.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether his Department has an official statement of the UK’s relationship with Bahrain and the Bahraini government.
Mr Tobias Ellwood
We have a long and shared history with Bahrain. Our relationship with Bahrain is important for our respective security and prosperity. We will continue to work with Bahrain to support their reform agenda. Bahrain has made progress but we are clear more needs to be done.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jonathan Edwards on 2016-01-11.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to page 53 of the Statement of Funding Policy 2015, who the recipients of expenditure on broadcasting and media bodies were in 2015.
Mr Edward Vaizey
The recipients of expenditure on broadcasting and media bodies in 2015 were: Ofcom; BFI; S4C; and the National Film and Television School.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Ann Clwyd on 2016-01-11.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 17 December 2015 to Question 19906, for what reasons the Government is considering the report of Lady Justice Macur prior to its publication.
Caroline Dinenage
The report needs to be considered by law enforcement agencies and the government before it can be published. This includes considering whether redactions need to be made. Lady Justice Macur has recommended that certain material should be considered for redaction.
The work is proceeding at pace with a view to publication as soon as possible.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Ann Clwyd on 2016-01-11.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 17 December 2015 to Question 19906, when he expects to publish Lady Justice Macur’s report.
Caroline Dinenage
The report needs to be considered by law enforcement agencies and the government before it can be published. This includes considering whether redactions need to be made. Lady Justice Macur has recommended that certain material should be considered for redaction.
The work is proceeding at pace with a view to publication as soon as possible.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Ann Clwyd on 2016-01-11.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 17 December 2015 to Question 19906, by whom Lady Justice Macur’s report is being considered.
Caroline Dinenage
The report needs to be considered by law enforcement agencies and the government before it can be published. This includes considering whether redactions need to be made. Lady Justice Macur has recommended that certain material should be considered for redaction.
The work is proceeding at pace with a view to publication as soon as possible.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Poulter on 2016-01-11.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many recipients of carer’s allowance were in receipt of (a) attendance allowance and (b) personal independence payment in the most recent period for which figures are available.
Justin Tomlinson
The information requested is not readily available and could only be provided at disproportionate cost.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Poulter on 2016-01-11.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many carers were (a) in receipt of and (b) have an underlying entitlement to carer’s allowance as a result of caring for someone who is in receipt of (i) attendance allowance, (ii) personal independence payment and (iii) disability living allowance.
Justin Tomlinson
The information requested is not readily available and could only be provided at disproportionate cost.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Dawn Butler on 2016-01-11.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the effect of employment tribunal fees on the ability of individuals to bring forward discrimination claims.
Mr Shailesh Vara
Following public consultation, the government introduced fees in Employment Tribunals as a way of reducing the burden on the taxpayer and to encourage parties to seek alternative ways of resolving their disputes.
In June of last year we announced the start of the post-implementation review of the introduction of fees in the Employment Tribunals. This review will consider, so far as is possible, the impact the fees have had on those with protected characteristics and the types of case they bring.
The review will report in due course.