The below Parliamentary question was asked by Pamela Nash on 2014-05-02.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people in (a) the UK, (b) Scotland, (c) North Lanarkshire and (d) Airdrie and Shotts constituency applied to the jobseeker’s allowance hardship regime and were (i) successful and (ii) unsuccessful in each of the last four years for which figures are available.
Esther McVey
This data is not readily available and could only be provided at disproportionate cost.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Barry Sheerman on 2014-05-02.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the Highways Agency in maintaining roads in (a) Huddersfield, (b) Kirklees and (c) Yorkshire; and if he will make a statement.
Mr Robert Goodwill
The Highways Agency Business Plan sets out the strategic objectives and the in-year targets to be achieved. It includes a target covering road surface condition. Each Highways Agency region contributes to those targets, including Yorkshire and the North East. The Agency’s performance against the targets for the financial year 2013/14 is due to be published in its Annual Report by summer 2014.
The Agency is unable to identify separately the contribution to Business Plan targets by individual constituency or local authority area.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Sadiq Khan on 2014-05-02.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answers of 28 February 2014, Official Report, columns 556-7W, on Serco, what liability his Department has for termination payments to Serco for its surrender of the contract for running community payback in London; and how much his Department will have to pay to Serco for its surrender of that contract.
Jeremy Wright
I refer the Honourable MP to the response sent to him in 28th February 2014 under PQ 187896, PQ 187897, PQ 187898, and PQ 187894 which can be found on Hansard under the reference columns 556-7W, for ease of reference, the link is:
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201314/cmhansrd/cm140228/text/140228w0003.htm
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The below Parliamentary question was asked by Virendra Sharma on 2014-05-01.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of (a) the the government of Sri Lanka’s decision to proscribe a number of Tamil groups and individuals for alleged links to terrorist activities and (b) the effect this will have on the reconciliation process.
Mr Hugo Swire
I am concerned at reports that the Sri Lankan government has proscribed a number of individuals and Tamil organisations operating outside Sri Lanka. Whilst we respect the right of the Sri Lankan government to take appropriate action against individuals and groups where there is clear evidence of their involvement in terrorist activities, our High Commissioner to Sri Lanka has made clear to the Sri Lankan government that proscription should not be used to prevent or stifle the right to freedom of speech, particularly at a time when Sri Lanka’s human rights record is under international scrutiny. We believe that this development is not conducive to a successful reconciliation process and will continue to monitor developments closely.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Dr Julian Huppert on 2014-05-01.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what estimate he has made of the savings to the NHS arising from arts-based interventions.
Norman Lamb
No current assessment has been made of savings to the NHS arising from arts-based interventions.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Gerald Kaufman on 2014-05-01.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when she intends to reply to the letter to the Minister for Immigration and Security dated 10 March 2014, from the right hon. Member for Manchester, Gorton with regard to Ms S Ejaz.
James Brokenshire
I wrote to the Rt. Hon. Member on 6 May 2014.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Tessa Munt on 2014-05-01.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will publish (a) a list of all stakeholders who have so far been consulted by NHS England as part of its review into stereotactic radiosurgery and (b) the responses from those stakeholders.
Jane Ellison
All existing contracts for stereotactic radiotherapy services were transferred to NHS England on 1 April 2013 and it continues to commission against these contracts, as previously.
NHS England commenced the review of stereotactic radiosurgery in August 2013 and expects a final report to be considered at its specialised commissioning oversight group, post a public consultation period, in October 2014.
NHS England will consult with the public, patients and professionals and take account of those views when taking a final decision. A summary of the responses received will be included when publishing the final report post the consultation period.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Simon Kirby on 2014-05-01.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will bring forward proposals to relocate (a) staff and (b) offices of his Department to Brighton; and if he will make a statement.
Dan Rogerson
There are no current plans for the Department to relocate staff or offices to Brighton.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Charlie Elphicke on 2014-05-01.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the highest amount is that a single household has been capped as a result of the benefit cap.
Esther McVey
Of the top ten highest capped households at the end of March 2014, the average capped amount was £607 per week.
More detailed information on the amount capped is not available as providing this information could identify individuals and would breach data confidentiality. Further information on the number of households capped by the amount capped is found at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/benefit-cap-number-of-households-capped-to-january-2014
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The below Parliamentary question was asked by Richard Burden on 2014-05-01.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many meetings he has had with each private hire vehicle operator since 2010.
Stephen Hammond
Details of Ministerial meetings with external organisations are published every quarter and this information can be accessed on the GOV.UK website via the following link:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministerial-transparency-data#meetings
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