Tag: 2016

  • Jim Shannon – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Department of Health

    Jim Shannon – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Department of Health

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jim Shannon on 2016-02-10.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what discussions he has had with NHS trusts in England on costs of the practice of sourcing nurses from Northern Ireland to cover weekend shifts.

    Ben Gummer

    No discussions have taken place between my Rt. hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health and National Health Service trusts on the costs of sourcing nurses from Northern Ireland to cover weekend shifts.

    NHS organisations are best placed to decide how many staff they employ and how best to recruit those staff to meet services tailored to the needs of their patients and local communities, to deliver safe care.

  • Bridget Phillipson – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Ministry of Justice

    Bridget Phillipson – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Ministry of Justice

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Bridget Phillipson on 2016-03-08.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many criminal offences were committed on family court premises in each year since 2010.

    Mr Shailesh Vara

    The information requested is not held centrally.

  • Stephen Timms – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Work and Pensions

    Stephen Timms – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Work and Pensions

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Stephen Timms on 2016-04-14.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate he has made of the effect on annual spending on (a) employment support by non-government providers and (b) Jobcentre Plus of the introduction of the Work and Health Programme; and if he will make a statement.

    Priti Patel

    Contracted provision will continue to play a crucial role in supporting the long term unemployed and those with health conditions and disabilities. The new Work & Health Programme will support those who have reached the 24 month point in their claim as well as targeted referrals of claimants with health conditions and disabilities. By 2020/21, the core funding from central government for this provision will be around £130m a year. We will work closely with the market to ensure a smooth transition from existing provision to the new provision.

  • Andrew Gwynne – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Department of Health

    Andrew Gwynne – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Department of Health

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Andrew Gwynne on 2016-05-18.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to extend the 28-day eviction notice period for care home residents.

    Alistair Burt

    There are no plans to bring forward legislative proposals to extend the 28 day eviction notice period for care home residents. Periods of notice for care home residents will depend on the terms of agreements and/or contracts between providers and purchasers or commissioners of care, which are for negotiation locally.

  • Jess Phillips – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Education

    Jess Phillips – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Education

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jess Phillips on 2016-07-07.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many free schools offer nursery provision that delivers 15 hours free childcare.

    Edward Timpson

    Local authorities receive funding for early years places through the Dedicated Schools Grant and are responsible for deciding how best to distribute this funding. They are required to fund all early years providers, including free schools with nursery provision, who meet the quality requirements set out in statutory guidance. The department does not keep a central list of the early years providers that are funded by local authorities.

  • Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Department for International Trade

    Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Department for International Trade

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh on 2016-10-07.

    To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 29 June 2016 to Question 41468, when he plans to lay the draft text of the EU-Canada Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement before Parliament.

    Greg Hands

    I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 11 October to the hon. Member for Carmarthen East and Dinefwr (Jonathan Edwards), UIN 46479.

  • Louise Ellman – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Transport

    Louise Ellman – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Transport

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Louise Ellman on 2016-01-19.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what tests were undertaken by (a) the Vehicle Certification Agency, (b) the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and (c) any other testing authority as part of in-service emissions testing in each of the last 10 years; and which models were tested in each such year.

    Andrew Jones

    Tests which were undertaken by the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) include the in service light duty testing programme, which were conducted in accordance with the New European Drive Cycle requirements.

    Aftermarket alterations tests were conducted in accordance with the European Transient Cycle and North London Delivery Truck Cycle. Light duty emissions followed the New European Drive Cycle requirements.

    The models that were tested by VCA in the last ten years can be found in the table below.

    Vehicle Model

    Year of testing

    Audi A4 Petrol EIV

    2005/06

    BMW 320TD Diesel EIV

    2005/06

    Fiat Punto 1.3l Multijet Diesel EIV

    2005/06

    Ford Fiesta 1.6l Petrol EIV

    2005/06

    Mazda 6 TS 2.0l EIV

    2005/06

    Mercedes A170 Diesel Euro III

    2005/06

    Mercedes C220 2.2l Diesel EIV

    2005/06

    Mitsubishi Carisma Petrol Euro III

    2005/06

    Mitsubishi Spacestar 1.6l Petrol EIV

    2005/06

    Toyota Corolla 1995cc Diesel EIV

    2005/06

    Vauxhall Vectra 1.8l 16V Petrol EIV

    2005/06

    Vauxhall Zafira 1.6l 16V Petrol EIV

    2005/06

    VW Golf 2.0l TDI Diesel IV

    2005/06

    Audi A4 Petrol EIV

    2006/07

    BMW 320TD Diesel EIV

    2006/07

    Fiat Punto 1.3l Multijet Diesel EIV

    2006/07

    Mada RX8 2.6l Petrol EIV

    2006/07

    Toyota Corolla 1995cc Diesel EIV

    2006/07

    Vauxhall Vectra 1.8l 16V Petrol EIV

    2006/07

    Vauxhall Zafira 1.6l 16V Petrol EIV

    2006/07

    VW Golf 2.0l TDI Diesel IV

    2006/07

    Fiat Punto 1.3l Multijet Diesel EIV

    2007/08

    Ford 1.8ltr Connect

    2007/08

    Ford Focus 1.6ltr

    2007/08

    LDV Maxus 2.5ltr 120PS

    2007/08

    Peugeot 307 1.6ltr

    2007/08

    Peugeot Partner 1.6HDI

    2007/08

    Porsche Boxster 3.2l EIV

    2007/08

    Renault Clio 1.5D 86bhp

    2007/08

    VW Golf 2.0l TDI Diesel IV

    2007/08

    VW Transporter 2.5ltr 130PS

    2007/08

    Alfa Romeo 1.9l TDI EIV

    2008/09

    BMW 523i 2.5l EIV

    2008/09

    BMW Mini One D

    2008/09

    BMW X5 3.0l TD EIV

    2008/09

    Ford Focus 1.6l TD EIV

    2008/09

    Renault Scenic 2.0l Dci 150 EIV

    2008/09

    Smart FourTwo 698cc EIV

    2008/09

    Subaru Forester 2.0l EIV

    2008/09

    Vauxhall Astra Twintop 1.8l EIV

    2008/09

    VW Golf 2.0l TDI Diesel IV

    2008/09

    Citreon C3 1.6l EIV

    2009/10

    Ford Focus ST 2.5l EIV

    2009/10

    Honda Civic ES IMA Hybrid 1.3l EIV

    2009/10

    Honda FR-V 2.2l TD EIV

    2009/10

    Jaguar X Type 2.2l TD EIV

    2009/10

    Kia Rio 1.5l TD EIV

    2009/10

    Skoda Octavia Tdi 2.0l EIV

    2009/10

    Toyota Yaris Tdi 1.4l EIV

    2009/10

    VW Golf 2.0l TDI Diesel IV

    2009/10

    VW Touran 1.4l EIV

    2009/10

    Chevrolet Matiz 0.8l EIV

    2010/11

    Fiat 500 1.2l EIV

    2010/11

    Ford Mondeo 2.2l Duratorq EIV

    2010/11

    Honda FR-V 2.2l TD EIV

    2010/11

    Hyundai i10 1.1l EIV

    2010/11

    Jaguar X Type 2.2l TD EIV

    2010/11

    Kia Rio 1.5l TD EIV

    2010/11

    Smart FourTwo 1.0l EIV

    2010/11

    Vauxhall Corsa 1.3l CDTi EIV

    2010/11

    Vauxhall Vectra 1.9l CDTi EIV

    2010/11

    As reported previously, following the work in 2010-2011, the focus of emissions testing changed to consider aftermarket alteration of vehicles, both light and heavy duty.

    The vehicles tested were

    Light Duty

    Peugeot RCZ

    2013/14

    Ford C-Max

    2013/14

    Heavy Duty

    Mercedes Actros

    2012/13

    DAF CF 85

    2014/15

    I would also refer the Hon Member to my answer of 20 January 2016, UIN 22742 (http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-questions-answers/?page=1&max=20&questiontype=AllQuestions&house=commons%2clords&uin=22742) for the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, which tabled the number of MOT in service emission tests conducted in the last 10 years. The models subject to this test would cover every manufacturers model range subject to the MOT test during this period.

    The Department for Transport does not hold information on work carried out by other testing authorities.

  • David Hanson – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Home Office

    David Hanson – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Home Office

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by David Hanson on 2016-02-10.

    To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many vessels which displayed the yellow Q flag (a) docked at UK ports and (b) were checked by Border Force officials in each of the last five years.

    Karen Bradley

    No information is held on the number of vessels which fly the ‘Q’ flag. Border Force utilise an intelligence led approach in deciding which vessels to intercept.

  • Liz McInnes – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Transport

    Liz McInnes – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Transport

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Liz McInnes on 2016-03-08.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what land Network Rail is considering selling which can be utilised for rail freight .

    Claire Perry

    No decision has been taken about which sites owned by Network Rail should be sold. Network Rail is reviewing the complete freight land holdings and the options for the portfolio for the future to identify those sites which are surplus. This will include an assessment of which sites are required, or are likely to be required in the future, for freight use.

    A robust process of identifying options for the sale of rail freight sites is on-going but at a very early stage, and a full consultation process will be undertaken before any final decision is taken about the sale of freight sites owned by Network Rail.

  • Lord Roberts of Llandudno – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Home Office

    Lord Roberts of Llandudno – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Home Office

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Roberts of Llandudno on 2016-04-13.

    To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Keen of Elie on 12 April (HL7328), whether they are on track to fulfil their pledge to accept 20,000 refugees to the UK before the end of the present Parliament.

    Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon

    We are continuing to work productively with local authorities and International Partners to deliver the Government’s target to settle 20,000 Syrian refugees by the end of this Parliament.

    The Home Office is committed to publishing data in an orderly way as part of the regular quarterly Immigration Statistics, in line with the Code of Practice for Official Statistics. The last set of statistics, published on 25 February 2016 showed that in 2015, 1,194 Syrians were relocated to the UK under the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement scheme, including 1,085 who arrived in the last quarter of 2015.

    These numbers will be updated each quarter. The next set of figures will be in the quarterly release on 26 May 2016 and will cover the period January – March 2016.