The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Roberts of Llandudno on 2016-07-13.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what UK-led English language classes are available in the refugee camps in Calais, Dunkirk and Turkey.
Baroness Williams of Trafford
The provision of services in the migrant camps in France and Turkey is the responsibility of the respective Governments.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Patrick Grady on 2016-09-15.
To ask the Prime Minister, pursuant to the Answer of 12 September 2016 to Question 45481, where the information on Parliamentary Private Secretaries has been published; and at what time on 12 September 2016 that information was published.
Mrs Theresa May
Parliamentary Private Secretaries are not members of the Government. The information was published by the Conservative Party on the 12 September 2016.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Rosie Cooper on 2016-01-21.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the proposed timescales are for the completion of the business case work for the electrification of the Southport to Salford Crescent and Kirkby to Salford Crescent railway lines set out in the March 2015 report of the North of England Electrification Task Force.
Andrew Jones
The report of the independent North of England Electrification Task Force made recommendations on the prioritisation for a rolling programme of electrification of all currently unelectrified lines in the North, in three tiers. It recommended that full business case analysis of all Tier 1 schemes should be urgently progressed. Both Southport-Salford Crescent and Kirby-Salford Crescent were placed in Tier 1.
The Task Force’s recommendations are being taken into account by Network Rail as it prepares an updated national electrification strategy based on a comprehensive sifting and appraisal process. The strategy will be subject to public consultation this year and will inform the Government’s Rail Investment Strategy for 2019-2024.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Valerie Vaz on 2016-02-19.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will ensure continued Government funding for the Neurology Intelligence Network through NHS England and Public Health England.
Jane Ellison
Sir Bruce Keogh, NHS England’s Medical Director, has undertaken a review of the National Clinical Director (NCD) resource designed to focus clinical advisory resources on areas where major programmes of work are currently being taking forward, or areas identified as priorities for improvement. As a result NHS England has proposed to change the way in which clinical advice is received in speciality areas in the future.
Where there will no longer be a specific NCD role, NHS England will secure expert clinical advice from its clinical networks, through its relationships with professional bodies and by appointing clinical advisors. For neurology, it is planned that advice will be provided through a range of sources such as: clinical leads and members of the NHS England-funded neurology clinical networks; the Neurology Clinical Reference Group; and the Royal Colleges. It is expected that these new arrangements will be in place from 1 April 2016.
The Neurology Intelligence Network (NIN) is a joint partnership programme between Public Health England (PHE) and NHS England to support the generation and dissemination of neurology-related health intelligence. The NIN, which is currently funded by PHE, faces no change to its current resource for the next financial year.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Paula Sherriff on 2016-03-14.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what international comparisons his Department is drawing on to inform implementation of a gender-neutral HPV vaccination programme.
Jane Ellison
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), the expert committee that advises Ministers on immunisation related issues, is currently considering whether a human papillomavirus vaccination programme for boys, in addition to that in place for girls, would be cost-effective.
The JCVI considers evidence from a range of sources including published data and experiences in other countries.
It is important to note that other epidemiological circumstances and situations in other countries may differ and may therefore not transfer to the United Kingdom. The advice of the JCVI is made with reference to the UK immunisation programme.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Mary Creagh on 2016-04-12.
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, how many people in (a) Wakefield and (b) the UK have purchased homes through Help to Buy.
Brandon Lewis
The total number of homes sold under the three Help to Buy schemes are 153,235 in the UK and 1,402 in Wakefield.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Rachel Reeves on 2016-05-19.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, how many apprenticeships have been created in Yorkshire since May 2015.
Nick Boles
There have been 45,900 apprenticeship starts reported to date since May 2015 in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Information on apprenticeship starts by geography is published as a supplementary table (first link) to a Statistical First Release (second link).
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The below Parliamentary question was asked by David Lammy on 2016-07-13.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what plans his Department has to publish its assessments of the potential effect of the UK leaving the EU conducted in the six months before the EU referendum.
Mr David Davis
The Government published its assessments of the long-term and immediate economic impact of leaving the EU in April and May this year. These can be found at the following web addresses:
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The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jim Shannon on 2016-09-15.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on the introduction of a graduated licence system for young drivers.
Andrew Jones
None. It is important that we strike the right balance between the safety and the freedom of young drivers. Many rely on their cars to get to work and education; so licensing restrictions could affect their ability to access these opportunities.
We’re focussing our efforts on encouraging learner drivers to be better prepared for the wonderful freedoms a driving licence offers, but without compromising on safety, which is at the heart of what we do.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Diane Abbott on 2016-01-21.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many employment and support allowance claimants with (a) Parkinson’s disease, (b) rheumatoid arthritis, (c) motor neurone disease, (d) multiple sclerosis and (e) cystic fibrosis have been (i) placed in support groups, (ii) placed in the work-related activity group and (iii) found fit for work since 2008; and if he will make a statement.
Priti Patel
The information requested is shown in the table below.
|
Cystic Fibrosis |
Spinal Muscular Atrophy |
Parkinson’s Disease |
Multiple Sclerosis |
Other Rheumatoid Arthritis |
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|
Initial |
SG |
900 |
1,100 |
1,700 |
7,600 |
3,400 |
|
WRAG |
100 |
100 |
700 |
2,600 |
3,500 |
|
|
FFW |
100 |
– |
600 |
1,800 |
4,100 |
|
|
Repeat |
SG |
500 |
300 |
1,100 |
7,300 |
4,500 |
|
WRAG |
100 |
– |
500 |
2,200 |
3,900 |
|
|
FFW |
– |
– |
100 |
400 |
1,200 |
|
|
IBR |
SG |
600 |
200 |
1,300 |
15,400 |
6,100 |
|
WRAG |
100 |
– |
300 |
2,600 |
5,000 |
|
|
FFW |
– |
– |
– |
300 |
1,100 |