The below Parliamentary question was asked by Ronnie Campbell on 2014-04-08.
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much the banking crisis of 2008 has cost the public purse to date.
Nicky Morgan
Table M9 of the Office for National Statistics’ release on EU Government Deficit and Debt of March 2014 sets out the Government’s activities undertaken to support financial institutions during the financial crisis. The release is available at:
http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/dcp171778_358053.pdf
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The below Parliamentary question was asked by Christopher Chope on 2014-06-17.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the effect of the EU Roadworthiness Directive on the owners of historic vehicles in the UK.
Stephen Hammond
The Department will shortly start seeking views and evidence from interested organisations, individuals and the devolved administrations on the best way to implement the new rules in Directive 2014/45/EU relating to historic vehicles. We will seek to minimise burdens while supporting road safety. Any changes need not come in to force in domestic legislation until May 2018.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Madeleine Moon on 2014-04-08.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 1 April 2014, Official Report, columns 619-20W, on army: disciplinary proceedings, how many of the individuals discharged in (a) 2010 and (b) 2011 under AGA167 (i) were discharged as a result of cautions and (ii) have been notified that they were wrongly discharged; and if he will make a statement.
Anna Soubry
The information requested can only be gained through a manual search of personnel records and therefore could only be provided at disproportionate cost.
No steps have been taken to notify individuals.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Biography information for Pamela Nash on Work and Pensions.
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Mike Penning
The information you have requested is not currently available. Statistics on clearance times are intended for future publication but releasing them at this stage would give an incorrect representation of the process since the system has not yet reached maturity, and further quality assurance of the data is required.
Information regarding Northern Ireland is a matter for the Northern Ireland Office.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Paul Maynard on 2014-04-08.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment his Department has made of the DSM-5 diagnosis method for autism.
Mr Edward Timpson
The Department for Education has made no assessment of the Diagnostic and Statistical 5 (DSM-5) diagnosis for autism. Diagnostic methods are matters for appropriately qualified professionals. Schools and local authorities have duties to identify, assess and make suitable provision for children with special educational needs whether they have a medical diagnosis or not.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Biography information for David Ward on Justice.
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Mr Shailesh Vara
The Government considered the recommendation to reduce the three year limitation period for soft tissue personal injury claims made by the Transport Committee in its whiplash report of 15 July 2013. While the recommendation was not taken forward at that time, the Government remains committed to cutting the cost of whiplash and is willing to consider proposals that will achieve that aim.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Caroline Lucas on 2014-04-08.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make it his policy that householders may choose a conventional or analogue water meter instead of a wireless smart water meter where their water supplier is rolling out water metering; and if he will make a statement.
Dan Rogerson
Metering can be a fair way of charging for limited water resources. As circumstances are very different in different regions, the Government does not take a blanket approach to metering policy. In areas of serious water stress where there may not be enough water available to meet demand, a water company can include plans for metering all of their customers in their Water Resources Management Plan. In all other areas, household customers are entitled to have a meter installed free of charge by their water company on request, but cannot be required to have one fitted. Thetype of water meter to fit is a matter for the water company to decide.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Biography information for Chris Williamson on Communities and Local Government.
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Brandon Lewis
On 23 May we published a second consultation on the draft regulations to implement the Firefighters’ Pension Scheme 2015. Under the scheme design a firefighter who earns £29,000 and retires after a full career aged 60 will get a £19,000 a year pension. The Department will carry out further consultations during 2014 on the governance and transitional arrangements for the firefighter pension reforms. I do not intend to consult again on the draft regulations on which I am currently consulting. The Fire Brigades Union should engage in the current formal consultation process rather than pursuing unnecessary industrial action. The consultation can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-regulations-to-introduce-a-new-firefighters-pension-scheme-from-april-2015 and copies have been placed in the Library of the House.
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The below Parliamentary question was asked by Barry Gardiner on 2014-04-08.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when the Government response to the Environmental Audit Committee’s Eleventh Report, on Plastic Bags, HC 861 will be completed and sent to the Committee.
Dan Rogerson
The Government is considering the Committee’s recommendations and will respond as soon as details have been finalised.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Biography information for Philip Davies on Communities and Local Government.
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Brandon Lewis
Numbers of firefighters are collected annually from each fire and rescue authority, and this includes profiles by age and by sex. The latest data are shown in the tables.
These show that in England in March 2013 there were 1,755 female firefighters, and 1,040 firefighters over the age of 55. Separate age profiles for males and females are not currently collected.
Firefighter numbers by rank and sex, England, March 2013
|
Men |
Women |
|
|
Brigade Manager |
138 |
4 |
|
Area Manager |
176 |
6 |
|
Group Manager |
552 |
13 |
|
Station Manager |
1,453 |
40 |
|
Watch Manager |
5,111 |
143 |
|
Crew Manager |
5,782 |
172 |
|
Firefighter |
25,822 |
1,377 |
|
Total |
39,034 |
1,755 |
Firefighter numbers by rank and age, England, March 2013
|
17-24 |
25-35 |
36-45 |
46-55 |
56-65 |
66+ |
Age Not Stated |
|
|
Brigade Manager |
0 |
0 |
29 |
102 |
11 |
0 |
0 |
|
Area Manager |
0 |
2 |
55 |
120 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
|
Group Manager |
0 |
7 |
185 |
347 |
26 |
0 |
0 |
|
Station Manager |
0 |
47 |
534 |
875 |
37 |
0 |
0 |
|
Watch Manager |
1 |
353 |
1,974 |
2,651 |
273 |
1 |
1 |
|
Crew Manager |
11 |
1,107 |
2,607 |
2,023 |
202 |
3 |
1 |
|
Firefighter |
1,389 |
9,222 |
9,803 |
6,290 |
478 |
4 |
13 |
|
Total |
1,401 |
10,738 |
15,187 |
12,408 |
1,032 |
8 |
15 |
The proportion of firefighters who are women has risen since 2010.