The below Parliamentary question was asked by Ian Lavery on 2014-03-31.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what plans are in place to increase the operational capacity at HMP Oakwood.
Jeremy Wright
There are no plans to increase the operational capacity of HMP Oakwood.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Helen Goodman on 2014-06-16.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how much was made available for purchasing public library items in (a) 2010-11, (b) 2011-12, (c) 2012-13 and (d) 2013-14.
Mr Edward Vaizey
The detail requested is not held centrally by this Department. However the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) collect, annually, from the individual library authorities comprehensive information relating to library service provision in the United Kingdom, which includes data relating to the questions raised. Copies of CIPFA statistics are available in the House Library.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Wigley on 2014-03-31.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what orders have been made under Schedule 4 to the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 relating to charging for parking on private land; and on what dates each of those orders came into force.
Baroness Kramer
No orders have been made under Schedule 4.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Angus Robertson on 2014-06-16.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which personnel aboard Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers will need to wear active noise cancellation headsets; how many such headsets will be required; and what the cost of such headsets will be.
Mr Philip Dunne
The requirement for Active Noise Reduction (ANR) headsets for personnel associated with operating F-35B onboard Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) aircraft carriers will be tailored to individuals’ noise exposure. As with all flight operatives on Aircraft Carriers,this will apply to personnel on the flight deck and not on other areas of the ship. The noise exposure will be dependent upon the operational employment of personnel, which will be defined through the ongoing development of operating procedures. The design specification of the headsets will be commensurate with the noise exposure, and in cognisance of The Control of Noise at Work Regulations, 2005. The preferred product is due to be ordered prior to the QEC entering service.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Baroness King of Bow on 2014-03-31.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Stowell of Beeston on 18 March (WA 24), whether they decided against appointing a representative of private tenants on the Private Rented Sector Taskforce; and if so, why.
Baroness Stowell of Beeston
As I explained in my previous answer, the Taskforce is a technical advisory group to provide professional and expert knowledge on increasing institutional investment in the private rented sector and support new build schemes.
It does not have any remit on broader policy on the private rented sector. It does not seek to ‘represent’ the views of any sector or group. The determination of government policy remains a matter for Ministers.
Notwithstanding, the Taskforce has engaged with organisations representing private tenants and the broader private rented sector.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Bridget Phillipson on 2014-06-16.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will place a copy of 2014DIN07-081 on Physical Training Policy For Army Reserve And Full Time Reserve Service in the Library.
Mr Mark Francois
A copy of 2014DIN07-081 on Physical Training Policy For Army Reserves And Full Time Reserve Service will be placed in the Library of the House.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Iain Wright on 2014-03-31.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, with reference to A UK Strategy for Agricultural Technologies, how many times the Leadership Council has met; and what the items for discussion were at each meeting.
Mr David Willetts
The Agri-Tech Leadership Council has met four times. The items discussed are set out below:
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Date |
Subjects discussed |
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23rd September 2013 |
1. Launch of the Agri-Tech Strategy and future implications for the Leadership Council 2. Funding position 3. Leadership Council – general principles and roles, skills and knowledge 4. Communications – general principles and ways of working 5. Catalyst process and timetable 6. Marketplace Networking Events for the Centres for Agricultural Innovation |
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26th November 2013 |
1. Centres for Agricultural Innovation – reflections and next steps 2. Leadership Council – Outcomes, Metrics, Management 3. Information and Project Plan 4. Evaluation of the Agri-Tech Strategy 5. UKTI approach on exports and inward investment 6. Communications 7. International funding 8. Skills and knowledge transfer |
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16th January 2013 |
1. Agri-Tech Strategy small and medium size enterprise perspective 2. Update on Catalyst bids and the Agri-Informatics Centre 3. Potential private sector investment in Centres for Agricultural Innovation 4. UKTI Programme on agri-tech inward investment and exports 5. Skills 6. Communications |
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2nd April 2014 |
1. Agri-Engineering 2. Updates on the first successful Catalyst projects and discussions with the private sector on Centres for Agricultural Innovation. 3. Next steps in establishing the Centres 4. Skills – update on next steps 5. Priorities for the Leadership Council in next 12 months |
In addition, the Leadership Council held a telephone conference on 24th February 2014 which discussed the proposed timetable and actions for commissioning the Centre for Agri-Informatics and Metrics of Sustainability, and arrangements for evaluating the Agri-Tech Strategy.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Roger Godsiff on 2014-06-16.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the planned further research into the use of carbon monoxide as a potential method of culling badgers will include (a) trials on living badgers, (b) trials on existing badger setts and (c) laboratory trials.
George Eustice
The planned further research involves preliminary tests to investigate the potential use of carbon monoxide in a sett environment. These preliminary tests will not involve the use of either live badgers or active setts. Whether or not we proceed with further research involving live badgers or active setts will depend upon the outcome of these preliminary tests.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Angus Robertson on 2014-03-31.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what collision warning capability the Rangeless Autonomous Information Debriefing System had.
Mr Philip Dunne
The Rangeless Airborne Instrumented Debriefing System (RAIDS) as fitted to RAF aircraft has no collision warning capability.
It logs and stores GPS positional data during flight. Data can only be downloaded post-flight to allow replay during sortie debriefing of the positional data for all aircraft fitted with RAIDS. Therefore, it provides no situational awareness to the crew in flight.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Gerry Sutcliffe on 2014-06-16.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what definition his Department uses of an adequate amount of weekly physical activity.
Jane Ellison
The UK Chief Medical Officers’ (CMOs) guidelines for physical activity for adults is to be active daily, up to at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity a week. Children and young people should be active for at least 60 minutes and up to several hours every day of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity. The guidelines were published in July 2011. More information can be found from UK CMOs’ report on physical activity ‘Start Active, Stay Active’. A copy of the report has already been placed in the Library.