Tag: 2014

  • Christopher Chope – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Transport

    Christopher Chope – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Transport

    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.

  • Madeleine Moon – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Ministry of Defence

    Madeleine Moon – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Ministry of Defence

    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.

  • Biography information for Pamela Nash – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Work and Pensions

    Biography information for Pamela Nash – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Work and Pensions

    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.

  • Paul Maynard – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Education

    Paul Maynard – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Education

    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.

  • Biography information for David Ward – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Ministry of Justice

    Biography information for David Ward – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Ministry of Justice

    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.

  • Caroline Lucas – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

    Caroline Lucas – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

    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.

  • Biography information for Chris Williamson – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Communities and Local Government

    Biography information for Chris Williamson – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Communities and Local Government

    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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  • Barry Gardiner – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

    Barry Gardiner – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

    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.

  • Biography information for Philip Davies – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Communities and Local Government

    Biography information for Philip Davies – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Communities and Local Government

    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.

  • Adrian Sanders – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office

    Adrian Sanders – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Adrian Sanders on 2014-04-08.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the effect of the Russian annexation of Crimea on the Moldovan government’s commitment to signing an Association Agreement with the EU.

    Mr David Lidington

    The Government of the Republic of Moldova began to negotiate an Association Agreement with the EU in January 2010. Negotiations concluded in June 2013 and the text was initialled at the Vilnius Eastern Partnership Summit in November 2013. Throughout this period, the Moldovan government has been clear in its wish to achieve signature of the Association Agreement as early as possible. This position has not changed in recent weeks.

    The Conclusions of the European Council held on 20 and 21 March 2014 confirmed the aim of the EU to sign the Association Agreement no later than June 2014. The UK is working with our European partners to ensure the conditions are in place to meet this deadline, including through the appropriate Parliamentary scrutiny.

    The UK supports Moldova’s choice of European integration, which will help to bring greater stability, prosperity and democracy to all Moldovan citizens. We have been clear in dealing with Russia that Moldova should be able to make its own choices, including on European integration, without pressure from third countries.