The below Parliamentary question was asked by Ian C. Lucas on 2015-10-09.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many applications for jobseeker’s allowance were made in Wrexham (a) by telephone and (b) online in each of the last 24 months.
Priti Patel
The information requested is not available.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Chris Stephens on 2015-10-09.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what meetings (a) Ministers and (b) officials of his Department have had with representatives of (i) the Taxpayers’ Alliance, (ii) the Confederation of British Industry, (iii) the Institute of Economic Affairs, (iv) the Adam Smith Institute, (v) the Freedom Association, (vi) the Politics and Economics Research Trust and (vii) the Midlands Industrial Council in the last 12 months.
Justin Tomlinson
Details of Ministers’ meetings with external organisations are published up to 31 March 2015 and can be accessed on Gov.uk at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/ministers-transparency-publications
Further publications of Ministerial meetings will be published in due course.
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The below Parliamentary question was asked by Gareth Thomas on 2015-10-09.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many applications for funeral payments were (a) made and (b) granted in each region in (i) 2010-11, (ii) 2011-12, (iii) 2012-13, (iv) 2013-14 and (v) 2014-15; and if he will make a statement.
Justin Tomlinson
Tables 1 and 2 give the number of the Funeral Expense Payment applications received and awards made by the Department for Work and Pensions by region from 2010/11 to 2014/15.
Table 1: Funeral Expense Payment applications received by region, 2010/11 to 2014/15
|
Region |
2010/11 |
2011/12 |
2012/13 |
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
|
East of England |
4,200 |
4,800 |
4,700 |
4,100 |
3,500 |
|
East Midlands |
8,400 |
4,600 |
4,500 |
4,000 |
3,200 |
|
London |
6,800 |
6,900 |
6,700 |
6,500 |
5,800 |
|
North East |
4,400 |
4,700 |
4,200 |
3,600 |
3,000 |
|
North West |
10,600 |
10,400 |
10,300 |
9,200 |
8,100 |
|
Scotland |
8,300 |
8,500 |
8,000 |
7,400 |
6,300 |
|
South East |
6,200 |
6,400 |
5,700 |
5,200 |
4,400 |
|
South West |
4,000 |
4,300 |
4,200 |
4,000 |
3,100 |
|
Wales |
4,300 |
4,300 |
4,400 |
3,700 |
3,500 |
|
West Midlands |
7,200 |
6,800 |
6,600 |
6,000 |
4,900 |
|
Yorkshire and Humberside |
4,300 |
6,700 |
6,400 |
5,500 |
4,900 |
|
Total |
68,800 |
68,500 |
65,600 |
59,100 |
50,600 |
Table 2: Funeral Expense Payment awards made by region, 2010/11 to 2014/15
|
Region |
2010/11 |
2011/12 |
2012/13 |
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
|
East of England |
2,500 |
2,600 |
2,500 |
2,200 |
2,200 |
|
East Midlands |
4,200 |
2,500 |
2,300 |
2,200 |
2,100 |
|
London |
3,800 |
3,900 |
3,600 |
3,500 |
3,600 |
|
North East |
2,400 |
2,400 |
2,100 |
1,900 |
2,000 |
|
North West |
6,100 |
6,100 |
5,700 |
5,300 |
5,000 |
|
Scotland |
5,100 |
5,000 |
4,800 |
4,400 |
4,300 |
|
South East |
3,100 |
2,900 |
2,500 |
2,700 |
2,700 |
|
South West |
1,800 |
2,300 |
2,100 |
2,100 |
1,900 |
|
Wales |
2,600 |
2,400 |
2,400 |
2,200 |
2,200 |
|
West Midlands |
4,100 |
3,800 |
3,700 |
3,300 |
3,000 |
|
Yorkshire and Humberside |
2,500 |
3,600 |
3,500 |
3,300 |
3,200 |
|
Total |
38,200 |
37,700 |
35,200 |
33,100 |
32,100 |
Notes:
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Berkeley on 2015-10-05.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how much Network Rail, the Department for Transport, First Great Western and Agility trains have each committed to contributing to the £7.5 billion Great Western route modernisation programme.
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
Contracts between the Department for Transport and Agility Trains and Great Western Rail are commercially confidential.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Baroness Finlay of Llandaff on 2015-10-05.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they plan to amend building regulations to require that extractor fans are not installed in open-plan kitchens with log burners, to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Baroness Williams of Trafford
Part J of the building regulations requires that when a combustion appliance is installed, an adequate supply of air is provided for safe combustion. The Government provides statutory guidance on how to meet this requirement and this includes avoiding the installation of solid fuel appliances and extractor fans in the same room. Where this is unavoidable, specialist advice should be sought to ensure safe operation of the appliance whether or not the extractor fan is running.There are no plans to amend these requirements or guidance.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Judd on 2015-10-05.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answers by Lord Gardiner of Kimble on 17 September (HL1861 and HL1991), what further steps remain in the process of taking a decision about extending the boundaries of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks, and what timetable they have set for those further steps to be taken.
Lord Gardiner of Kimble
The Secretary of State is giving careful consideration to the inspector’s report on the inquiry into proposed extensions to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks and will issue her decisions in due course.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Baroness Tonge on 2015-10-05.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what evidence they have about the effects on health, gender and environmental outcomes of integrated family planning, conservation and sustainable livelihood generation programmes.
Baroness Verma
Evidence of the impacts of integrated population, health and environment programmes has been produced by a range of development partners including USAID and the Population Council. We will continue to look at the lessons from emerging work in this field.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Avebury on 2015-09-17.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government when the Ministry of Justice last reviewed the provisions of the Registration of Burials Act 1864 under section 149 of the Equality Act 2010.
Lord Faulks
The Ministry of Justice does not exercise any functions under the provisions of the Registration of Burials Act 1864 and has not therefore undertaken such a review. Should the Government amend the Act in the future, however, it would have to take account of the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Greaves on 2015-09-17.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in relation to the webpages of the Communities and Local Government and Home Office sections of gov.uk entitled Syria refugees: what you can do to help, how many responses they have had in the first week from (1) the general public, (2) local authorities, (3) education providers, and (4) religious organisations, offering help under each of the headings; and what system they have set up for dealing with those responses.
Lord Bates
The response of the British public has been one of overwhelming generosity. In order to harness that response, the Government has established a webpage on gov.uk containing useful information on where to find further advice to frequently asked questions. The webpage has generated significant traffic in the last week, and aims to direct the public towards the most relevant information or bodies through which they can help, such as the Local Government Association website, or the websites of relevant charities and Non Governmental Associations. We are working closely with key partners to ensure that the offers received are captured by the appropriate organisation or body.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Laird on 2015-09-17.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have discussed, or plan to discuss, with the Northern Ireland Parades Commission the case for making public, along with each decision it makes, (1) a full disclosure of evidence received, including from whom it was received, and (2) all other factors involved in the Commission’s determination; and if not, why not.
Lord Dunlop
This Government has had no discussions with the Parades Commission for Northern Ireland regarding the disclosure of evidence received, or on any other factors which are into account when making determinations.
This is an operational matter for the Commission acting independently of Government.