Tag: Byron Davies

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Byron Davies on 2015-12-10.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, how much her Department has spent on humanitarian assistance in (a) Syria and (b) neighbouring countries receiving Syrian refugees in the last two years.

Justine Greening

In the financial year 2014/15, the UK spent just under £150 million in humanitarian assistance inside Syria and around £125 million in the surrounding region. This has provided lifesaving support and helped ensure Syrian children can remain in education.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Byron Davies on 2016-01-05.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what support the Government is providing to tackle people-smuggling in the Mediterranean.

Mrs Theresa May

We have established an Organised Immigration Crime Taskforce of 100 officers from the NCA, Crown Prosecution Service, and the Home Office to disrupt organised immigration crime groups upstream, including through the Mediterranean routes, and in the UK. The UK is also supporting the EU Naval Forces Operation in the Mediterranean. We are determined to disrupt organised immigration criminal activities which impact adversely on our security and have such a wanton disregard for human life.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Byron Davies on 2016-05-23.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the potential effect of the Chief Medical Officer’s revised guidelines on alcohol consumption on consumer behaviour.

Jane Ellison

The National Institute for Health Research has awarded funding to The University of Sheffield Alcohol Research Group to evaluate the new drinking guidelines. The details will be worked through once the conclusions of the consultation are published.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Byron Davies on 2016-05-23.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, whether he plans to adopt the recommendations made by the Chief Medical Officer on the consumption of alcohol.

Jane Ellison

The United Kingdom Chief Medical Officers’ alcohol guidelines give the public the latest and most up to date scientific information so that they can make informed decisions about their own drinking.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Byron Davies on 2016-05-23.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will publish all responses received to the Chief Medical Officer’s consultation on the revised alcohol guidelines.

Jane Ellison

As with all consultations of this sort, individual responses to consultations are treated as confidential so not usually published.

However, the Department will provide a summary of all the responses for each of the consultation questions in the Government response to the advice that the UK Chief Medical Officers’ guidance.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Byron Davies on 2016-05-23.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many EU member states have adopted guidance recommending the same level of weekly alcohol consumption for men and women.

Jane Ellison

No other European country has carried out a full scientific review of their alcohol guidelines at least in the last ten years.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Byron Davies on 2016-05-23.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many consumers and organisations have made representations on the Chief Medical Officer’s revised guidelines on alcohol consumption.

Jane Ellison

We have received 1,017 responses to the UK Chief Medical Officers’ alcohol guidelines consultation, including responses as part of a campaign and responses that did not answer some or any of the specific consultation questions.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Byron Davies on 2016-09-06.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his policy is on the future of volunteer gliding schools in Wales.

Mark Lancaster

I am fully supportive of Air Cadets having access to opportunities for gliding. To achieve this we require a laydown of Volunteer Gliding Squadrons that meet the needs of all of our Cadets.

However, we continue to consider if there are viable site options in Wales which can be explored further, and I am due to meet with my hon. Friend shortly to discuss this matter.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Byron Davies on 2016-10-07.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many investigations the International Corruption Unit (ICU) at the National Crime Agency (NCA) inherited from other agencies when it was first established; and how many new investigations the ICU at the NCA has started since it was established.

Mr Ben Wallace

The International Corruption Unit (ICU) at the National Crime Agency (NCA) inherited 23 investigations. Since it was first established it has commenced 24 new investigations. (Figures have been provided by the NCA).

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Byron Davies on 2016-10-11.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, in how many instances his Department’s procurement section sought further information from a company with regard to potential corruption, bribery or fraud in the last two years.

Harriett Baldwin

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) routinely carries out checks on potential contractors prior to contract award, including on criminal activity, such as convictions for tax evasion, bribery or fraud, and a review of a company’s audited accounts. These enquiries are conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011.

This process is reiterated in all competitive and single source tender documentation issued to tenderers prior to any contract award.

Any suspicion of corruption is reported to the appropriate authority. Where justified, the MOD can exclude potential suppliers who pose an unacceptable risk to public money.