The below Parliamentary question was asked by Helen Goodman on 2016-10-10.
To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what his policy is on leaving the EU Customs Union.
Mr Robin Walker
We have been clear that we will pursue a solution that works for the unique circumstances of the UK. Ministers are considering the UK’s future customs and trading relations with the EU and work continues to analyse the options to ensure we have the best possible outcome for the UK.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Philip Hollobone on 2015-12-17.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what electricity consumption in England was in (a) 2005, (b) 2010 and (c) 2015.
Andrea Leadsom
Electricity consumption in England was 293 TWh in 2005, 276 TWh in 2010, and 255 TWh in 2014. Figures for 2015 will be published in due course.
Data from “Electricity generation and supply figures for Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England, 2004 to 2014”, Energy Trends, December 2015, available at:
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The below Parliamentary question was asked by Ruth Smeeth on 2016-01-27.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what proportion of the tableware used in his Department is made in the UK.
Joseph Johnson
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has 2 suppliers of restaurant services in the core Department buildings: EC Harris and Baxter Storey.
EC Harris
Currently, 40% of tableware supplied by EC Harris is manufactured in the UK. The policy is to buy UK manufactured tableware to replace existing tableware. The 60% of tableware not manufactured in the UK has been inherited from previous suppliers.
Baxter Storey
Currently, 70% of tableware supplied by Baxter Storey is manufactured in the UK and the remaining 30% is Chinese.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Philip Davies on 2016-02-19.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, whether she has made an assessment of the potential effect on UK GDP of the National Grid issuing Notification of Inadequate System Margin notices; and if she will make a statement.
Andrea Leadsom
A NISM is a notification issued to the electricity market to ask power stations to make more generation available for a short, specified, period of time. It doesn’t mean demand is about to outstrip supply, only that National Grid would like a larger cushion of spare capacity in the short term.
DECC has not made an assessment of the impact of NISMS on GDP. There have been 2 NISMs since 2010 and these have only lasted a few hours on each occasion and have had virtually no impact on consumer bills.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Smith of Leigh on 2016-03-16.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will support the establishment of a National Museum of Rugby League in the Northern Powerhouse area.
Baroness Neville-Rolfe
There are a number of independent sporting museums in the UK based on individual sports including rowing, tennis and Rugby Union. Arts Council England supports a Subject Specialist Network for sporting museums that promotes and shares best practice and expertise in the field. There are currently no plans to fund a National Museum of Rugby League in the Northern Powerhouse area, however this Department is investing in the game of Rugby League, through the £17.5m that that Rugby League will receive from Sport England between 2013 and 2017 and the £100k support for a bid for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup; announced in the Budget.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Phil Boswell on 2016-04-20.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of funding for core regulatory activities within the Health and Safety Executive in the next three years.
Justin Tomlinson
HSE, like many other public bodies, will deliver further budgetary savings over the next three years. HSE has set out in its 2016/17 Business Plan its priorities and key deliverables up to April 2017, including its commitment to securing effective management and control of risk in GB workplaces. For the longer term it has a financial strategy to deliver the required savings whilst seeking to maintain current levels of its core regulatory activities and sustaining regulatory excellence.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Dawn Butler on 2016-05-26.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps he is taking to promote religious freedom in Saudi Arabia; and what recent representations the Government has made to Saudi Arabia on that matter.
Mr Tobias Ellwood
We strongly support the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion, which is restricted in Saudi Arabia, reflecting views which are widely held in Saudi society. The authorities are encouraging reforms at a pace that is acceptable to Saudi society. This includes allowing foreign workers in Saudi Arabia to practice religions other than Islam in private.
We regularly raise human rights issues, including in relation to the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion, with the Saudi Arabian authorities.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jo Churchill on 2016-07-18.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of (a) trends in the take-up of academy places and (b) the performance of academies in Bury St Edmunds constituency in the last five years.
Edward Timpson
The number of pupils on roll in the nine academies in the Bury St Edmunds Constituency for the years when they were open as academies from January 2012 to January 2016 is provided in the table below:
|
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
2016 |
|
|
Bury St Edmunds County Upper School |
1009 |
993 |
957 |
978 |
987 |
|
Horringer Court Middle School |
296 |
272 |
307 |
356 |
371 |
|
Westley Middle School |
468 |
466 |
470 |
468 |
478 |
|
Priory School |
121 |
117 |
129 |
135 |
143 |
|
Tollgate Primary School |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
224 |
273 |
|
Great Barton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
200 |
|
Rattlesden Church of England Voluntary Controlled School |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
123 |
|
Thurston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
197 |
|
Woolpit Community Primary School |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
171 |
Source: School Census, January 2012 to 2016
The percentage of pupils achieving level 4 or above in reading, writing and maths at key stage 2 in 2012 to 2015 for academies with results in 2015 in the Bury St Edmunds constituency was as follows:
|
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
|
|
Horringer Court Middle School |
64% |
72% |
79% |
83% |
|
Westley Middle School |
67% |
70% |
80% |
78% |
Source: School Performance Tables
The percentage of pupils achieving 5 or more A*-C GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and mathematics GCSEs at key stage 4 in 2012 to 2015 for the academy with results in 2015 in the Bury St Edmunds constituency was as follows:
|
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
|
|
Bury St Edmunds County Upper School |
74% |
77% |
70% |
70% |
Source: School Performance Tables
There were no open academies in Bury St Edmunds constituency before August 2011 and no academy results before 2012. Key stage 4 results from 2014 reflect the removal of many equivalent vocational qualifications and other reforms.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Julie Elliott on 2016-10-10.
To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, whether he has had any discussions with officials from the automotive industry on levels of future investment in the UK.
Mr David Jones
Ministers across the Government are engaging with multiple sectors as we shape our negotiating strategy. Our automotive sector is very successful and we are determined to protect its interests.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Patrick Grady on 2015-12-17.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will issue a response to EDM 858, Violence in Galkayo, Somalia.
James Duddridge
On 2 December, Puntland President Gaas and Galmudug President Guled signed a peace agreement, which resulted in a cessation of hostilities and establishment of a joint committee to facilitate reconciliation. We welcome the mediation efforts of Prime Minister Sharmarke and other Somali leaders. The international community also played an active role in pressing for an agreement: the UN issued a joint statement and ensured leaders were able to travel for the negotiations, and the UK was in contact with Somali leaders directly. Throughout we made clear that this conflict is extremely damaging not only to the people of Galkayo but more widely to the fight against Al Shabaab and to Somalia’s reputation.