The below Parliamentary question was asked by Andrew Stephenson on 2014-06-09.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the mortality rate from cancer has been in (a) Pendle constituency, (b) East Lancashire and (c) the North West in each of the last 15 years.
Mr Nick Hurd
The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Mr Laurence Robertson on 2014-03-26.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 26 February 2014, Official Report, column 358W, on land drainage, for what reasons responsibility for maintaining balancing tanks and sustainable urban development systems is to be given to county or unitary authorities rather than to local planning authorities; and if he will make a statement.
Dan Rogerson
County and unitary authorities are the lead local flood authorities for their areas.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Peter Luff on 2014-06-09.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment he has made of the status and importance of design and technology at Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and post-16; and if he will make a statement.
Elizabeth Truss
Design and Technology (D&T) is an important subject that can inspire young people to pursue careers in engineering and manufacturing. Ofsted’s 2011 report ‘Meeting technological challenges’ found:
“Most pupils in the primary and secondary schools visited enjoyed designing and making products and gained much satisfaction in acquiring technical skills and in seeing their ideas take shape.”
During the review of the national curriculum, the Government consulted industry representatives, such as Dyson and Royal Academy of Engineering, teachers, subject associations and D&T specialists to ensure the new D&T curriculum is relevant to the modern world. We have strengthened the technological aspects of the subject by including new and emerging technologies, placed greater emphasis on links with STEM subjects to provide a context for their practical application and we are also reforming D&T GCSE and A levels to include more rigorous content and build on the changes made to the curriculum. The new qualifications will be more ambitious, with greater stretch for the most able and prepare young people better for the demands of employment and further study.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Chris Ruane on 2014-03-26.
To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, pursuant to the Answer of 28 January 2014, Official Report, columns 509-10W, on the Electoral Register, with which national organisations his Department is working to encourage people to register to vote.
Greg Clark
Five national organisations have received funding as part of the Government’s measures to maximise voter registration.
The Government is working with a number of other groups such as the British Youth Council and Operation Black Vote.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jim Dobbin on 2014-06-09.
To ask the Attorney General, what the terms of reference are for the investigation by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) into GlaxoSmithKline (GSK); whether the SFO will investigate (a) GSK’s activities within the UK, (b) allegations of bribery of UK doctors, (c) promotion of Seroxat prescribing for children and (d) the 2002 CSM Expert Working Group on the safety of SSRI antidepressants; and whether there is a point of contact for members of the public who wish to help the SFO investigation.
Mr Dominic Grieve
The Director of the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) recently announced that he has opened a criminal investigation into the commercial practices of GlaxoSmithKline plc and its subsidiaries. The SFO investigation will follow the evidence and it is not appropriate to comment whilst enquiries are continuing.
A press release regarding GlaxoSmithKline and information on how to contact the SFO can be found on its website at www.sfo.gov.uk
“
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Richard Burden on 2014-03-26.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when he will announce (a) additional funding for and (b) a help and advice service to schools on universal free school meals.
Mr David Laws
The Chancellor announced in his Autumn Statement on 5 December that we would be providing over £1 billion of additional revenue funding over the next two financial years, and £150 million of capital funding in 2014-15, to support the introduction of universal infant free school meals.
On 6 March we published a departmental advice document which sets out further information about the funding available and about the support available to schools. This document is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-infant-free-school-meals
On 6 March we also launched a support service, which consists of a telephone and online advice service for schools, local authorities and caterers and a direct-support service for schools facing significant challenges. The service is being provided by school food experts, the Children’s Food Trust and the Lead Association for Catering in Education, in conjunction with a number of delivery partners. More information is available at: http://www.childrensfoodtrust.org.uk/Root/schools/schoolfoodplan
“
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Tracey Crouch on 2014-06-12.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if he will take steps to ensure that cancer awareness and awareness of cancer symptoms is covered in schools.
Elizabeth Truss
Teaching about cancer awareness is important for all young people and schools may include cancer awareness as part of their personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education. The PSHE Association has produced a suggested programme of study as guidance for teachers, and continues to highlight other sources of expertise.
Schools may also teach about cancer awareness in other areas of the curriculum, for example, the science curriculum requires pupils to learn about the effects of drugs on their bodies, and the importance of physical education. In design and technology, schools may highlight the importance of nutrition and a healthy diet.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Keith Vaz on 2014-03-26.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many contracts with her Department are held by Airwave; what the value is of each such contract; and when each such contract is due for renewal.
Karen Bradley
The Home Department has 57 contracts with Airwave Solutions Limited. The total
whole-life value of all the contracts is estimated at £4.18 billion (the cost
may vary, depending on usage). All contracts commenced between 21 September 2001 and
31 December 2005 and are due for expiry between 21September 2016 to 31December 2020.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Alison Seabeck on 2014-06-12.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, how many parliamentary questions tabled to his Department in the last parliamentary Session did not receive a substantive answer by the time of the 2014 prorogation; and when each such question was first tabled.
Gregory Barker
None. All questions in the last parliamentary session received a substantive answer.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lucy Powell on 2014-03-26.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what proportion of employees in her Department of what (a) Civil Service pay grade and (b) gender work (i) reduced hours, (ii) flexi-time, (iii) from home, (iv) a compressed working week, (v) job share, (vi) term-time only and (vii) part-time.
Mrs Theresa Villiers
The figures for staff in my Department falling under these work patterns by grade and gender are as follows:
(i) Zero;
(ii) Flexi-time is granted under local arrangements between line managers and their staff and the details are not held centrally;
(iii) None of the staff in my Department work from home on a full time basis;
(iv) Band A 9% male;
(v) No one in my Department job shares;
(vi) Band B (SEO) 8% female;
(vii) Figures for part time working in my Department are given below:
|
Male |
Female |
|
|
Band A |
9% |
– |
|
Band B |
14% |
– |
|
Band C |
– |
– |
|
Band D |
– |
8% |
|
Band E |
– |
33% |
|
Band F |
– |
22% |