The below Parliamentary question was asked by David Anderson on 2016-03-15.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what information her Department holds on the number of ultra-super critical coal-fired power stations in other countries that are (a) generating electricity and (b) under construction.
Andrea Leadsom
The Department does not hold this information.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jim Shannon on 2016-04-19.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent steps his Department has taken to ensure that UK defence capability can effectively respond to a threat from Russia.
Penny Mordaunt
As outlined in the 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review our commitment to collective defence and security through NATO remains as strong as ever. Our 2% defence spending pledge will ensure that we stay NATO’s strongest military power in Europe.
In 2017 the UK will lead the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force, formed in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, and we will make a significant contribution to the force every year of this Parliament. As well as providing Typhoons to NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission, we have provided ships and Army units to NATO exercises to reassure our Allies against the threat from Russia, and we will continue to do so. We are joining the German-US Trans-Atlantic Capability Enhancement and Training initiative in the Baltic states and Poland, sharing our military expertise.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Tom Pursglove on 2016-05-26.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to the Answer of 25 May 2016 to Question 37198, how many of the leaflets entitled Why the Government believes that voting to remain in the European Union is the best decision for the UK have been returned to her Department; and what the postage cost to the Government has been of such returns.
Mr Ben Wallace
I refer the hon Member to the Prime Minister’s response of 25 May 2016. This information is not collated centrally by the Department.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Virendra Sharma on 2016-07-18.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many visits there were to community pharmacies for minor ailments in (a) England and (b) each former strategic health authority area in each year since 2006.
David Mowat
The information requested is not collected centrally. However, information is available on the number of community pharmacies which are commissioned to provide a minor ailments service as an enhanced service under National Health Service pharmaceutical services at:
www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB19026
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Louise Haigh on 2016-10-07.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the membership is of the Cabinet committee for exiting the EU.
Ben Gummer
The full list of Cabinet Committees, including terms of reference and membership, will be published soon.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead on 2015-12-17.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the case for pressing the government of the Central African Republic to delay the planned election until there is confidence that that election can be held safely and that all eligible voters will be on the electoral roll.
Baroness Anelay of St Johns
The British Government remains supportive of the elections planned for 27 December in the Central African Republic (CAR). This date has been agreed by the transitional government and the international community. Elections in CAR have already been delayed this year. Further delays would allow armed groups and spoilers to enhance their position and strengthen their rhetoric. There must be an end to the transition phase in order to secure a stable peace, and allow reconciliation to begin. By 16 November, when voter registration closed, approximately 95 per cent of the estimated electorate were registered, which is a significant success for the CAR transitional authorities. Out-of-country voter registration of Central African refugees and diaspora progressed more slowly, with approximately one third of the estimated refugee electorate registered. In the referendum on 13 December, judged a success by a UN Security Council assessment, many of CAR’s population turned out determined to vote. Through the international community, we will work to ensure that an elected president appoints an inclusive government representative of CAR’s population. Due to the commitment of the international community to the election date, agreement was found for some 300 extra UN troops to be provided to ensure security during the election period.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jim Cunningham on 2016-01-27.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what forecast his Department has made of the budget of his Department’s consultation, entitled Infected blood: reform of financial and other support; and if he will make a statement.
Jane Ellison
As announced on 21 January 2016, the Department has identified £100 million from its budget for the Spending Review period for the proposals set out in the consultation. This is in addition to the current spend and the £25 million already announced in March 2015.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Stephen Doughty on 2016-02-24.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what additional capacity for extra stations is planned for East Cardiff as a result of the electrification of the Great Western main line.
Claire Perry
There is currently no additional capacity for extra stations planned for East Cardiff within Network Rail’s current capital spending period (2014-2019).
However, I can confirm that the second round for the New Station Fund will begin in Spring 2016. The New Stations Fund is to provide funding for the construction of brand new or reopened stations that are promoted by third parties. £20 million will be available and local authorities who are interested are encouraged to submit bids for the funds.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jonathan Edwards on 2016-03-15.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what representations he has received from local authorities in England on prohibiting smoking on beaches; and if he will make a statement.
Jane Ellison
The Department has received no representations from local authorities on prohibiting smoking on beaches. The Government has no current plans to extend smokefree legislation to open public areas.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jenny Chapman on 2016-04-19.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what progress has been made on the provision of universal infant free school meals.
Mr Sam Gyimah
Universal infant free school meals (UIFSM) have been a great success, with over 1.3m additional infants enjoying a nutritious, free meal at lunchtime and parents saving hundreds of pounds a year.