The below Parliamentary question was asked by Stuart C. McDonald on 2016-03-24.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what independent scrutiny her Department commissioned of reports of invalid and questionable results in English Language tests conducted by ETS.
James Brokenshire
We are disappointed by the decision of the recent Upper Tribunal. Once we have the full determination we will carefully consider next steps, including appealing the decision.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Justin Madders on 2016-05-04.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what proportion of hospital shifts breaching the national price caps for NHS agency staff occurred on patient safety grounds in the last year for which figures are available.
Alistair Burt
Last year the Government introduced a series of tough financial controls to help the National Health Service tackle overspending on agency staff, including an hourly price cap. These controls include a provision for any trusts that need to override the price caps on exceptional patient safety grounds. Trusts report any such overrides on a weekly basis to NHS Improvement.
The latest information released by NHS Improvement on the number of trusts reporting using shifts in excess of the price caps from 23 November 2015 to 7 March 2016 is available here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/foi-agency-shifts-exceeding-the-price-caps-by-trust
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The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Hylton on 2016-06-08.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the UK funding available to support refugee children in state schools in Jordan and Lebanon can also be made available to voluntary organisations for the same purpose.
Baroness Verma
The UK is supporting the Governments of Jordan and Lebanon to deliver the landmark commitments made at the London Syria Conference to enable every refugee and vulnerable host community child to access education by the end of the 2016/2017 school year. UK funding will be aligned with the plans of partner governments and a range of delivery mechanisms are being considered. Our approach is not exclusive: programmes will be implemented through partners who can deliver increases in access to quality education, quickly, efficiently and at scale.
The UK has worked with NGOs and voluntary organisations to provide support in both Jordan and Lebanon and will consider partnering with those that can demonstrate the ability to deliver effective results in line with Government strategies, progress towards the London Conference goals and offer value for money.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Birt on 2016-09-05.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, following the success of Team GB at the Rio Olympics, and of Wales in the European Football Championship, whether they will review the effectiveness of the governance of English football.
Lord Ashton of Hyde
Team GB success at Rio and the achievement of the Welsh football team reaching the semi-final at the European Championships have ensured a memorable summer for sport. Government wants English football to enjoy similar success on the international stage and we are targeting public funding at grassroots sport through increased investment in facilities, coaching and projects that boost participation.
The Football Association, like all UK sports bodies and organisations that want to continue to receive public funding, will have to adhere to the new Code of Governance announced in the government’s sport strategy, Sporting Future, in December 2015. The code aims to ensure that the highest levels of transparency, ethical standards and leadership are present across sport in this country.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Porter of Spalding on 2016-10-20.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the publication of Implementing the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health, whether they intend to publish a national Mental Health Strategy.
Lord Prior of Brampton
The Government welcomed the independent taskforce’s recommendations for mental health and fully endorses the report. We continue to work across Government departments to progress taking the taskforce recommendations forward.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Luciana Berger on 2016-01-13.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Prime Minister’s announcement of 11 January 2016 on parenting classes, (a) how many hours of such classes will be provided to parents and (b) whether there will be a cost to parents participating in such classes.
Priti Patel
The Department will be working through the details of what will be provided by the contracted relationship support provision in the next few months.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Andy Slaughter on 2016-02-08.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many fires there have been in each prison and youth facility in each month since May 2010.
Andrew Selous
Information on the number of fires there have been in each prison and youth facility in each month since May 2010 is recorded in attached excel document PQ26250 Annex 1. The reporting of fire incidents has significantly improved, which has led to a greater number being reported in 2015.
The total number of fire incidents recorded in table 1 below refer to those in England and Wales recorded on the NOMS Incident Reporting System. They include accidental and deliberately set fires and those where the cause is unknown.
Total Number of Fires.
|
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
|
|
Jan |
82 |
100 |
77 |
85 |
114 |
73 |
84 |
78 |
98 |
110 |
102 |
|
Feb |
76 |
80 |
103 |
92 |
68 |
55 |
73 |
82 |
97 |
70 |
122 |
|
Mar |
84 |
84 |
93 |
87 |
98 |
62 |
75 |
99 |
83 |
92 |
144 |
|
Apr |
97 |
89 |
89 |
81 |
72 |
69 |
70 |
81 |
94 |
113 |
159 |
|
May |
97 |
89 |
99 |
81 |
65 |
86 |
86 |
84 |
102 |
125 |
150 |
|
Jun |
108 |
100 |
77 |
82 |
86 |
68 |
91 |
87 |
74 |
94 |
176 |
|
Jul |
89 |
101 |
84 |
104 |
76 |
84 |
82 |
90 |
123 |
119 |
181 |
|
Aug |
89 |
99 |
104 |
79 |
75 |
102 |
89 |
80 |
114 |
134 |
195 |
|
Sep |
73 |
93 |
100 |
83 |
106 |
85 |
72 |
77 |
81 |
82 |
190 |
|
Oct |
94 |
64 |
87 |
90 |
75 |
73 |
65 |
69 |
98 |
103 |
180 |
|
Nov |
102 |
91 |
80 |
90 |
92 |
82 |
85 |
114 |
82 |
101 |
156 |
|
Dec |
75 |
87 |
89 |
76 |
69 |
68 |
86 |
63 |
104 |
93 |
180 |
|
Total |
1066 |
1077 |
942 |
1030 |
946 |
907 |
1111 |
1004 |
1150 |
1236 |
1935 |
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Douglas Carswell on 2016-02-26.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the Prime Minister’s Oral Statement of 22 February 2016, Official Report, column 35, on the European Council, whether his Department is undertaking planning in the eventuality of a majority leave vote in the EU referendum.
Mr Edward Vaizey
At the February European Council, the Government negotiated a new settlement, giving the United Kingdom a special status in a reformed European Union. The Government’s position, as set out by the Prime Minister to the House on 22 February, is that the UK will be stronger, safer and better off remaining in a reformed EU.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Oliver Dowden on 2016-03-24.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what progress has been made on implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with Iran.
Mr Tobias Ellwood
The Government remains committed to the success of the deal. The IAEA’s 26 February report on Iran’s nuclear activities concluded that Iran was complying with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA). We have been working to help businesses take advantage of new commercial opportunities and to ensure that Iran benefits from sanctions relief.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Paul Monaghan on 2016-05-04.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to review applications from Canadian nationals for indefinite leave to remain to ensure that decision-making is (a) appropriate and (b) evidence-based.
James Brokenshire
We do not comment publicly on individual cases. UK Visas and Immigration will write to the Honourable Member to provide an update on this case.
There are no plans for a specific review of the administrative handling of immigration applications from Canadian nationals for indefinite leave to remain. UK Visas and Immigration is, however, committed to the principles of continuous improvement and to applying these to ensure processes are efficient and effective.
The administrative requirements, and service standards, to which applicants for indefinite leave to remain are subject, are set out at www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/settle-in-the-uk. This information is reviewed regularly, with a view to ensuring it is as clear as possible.