The below Parliamentary question was asked by David Simpson on 2015-02-11.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many people were diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma in 2014.
Jane Ellison
The latest data currently available is for cancer diagnoses in 2012.
In 2012 there were 85 cases of Ewing’s sarcoma diagnosed in England, of which 59 were Ewing’s sarcoma of the bone, and 26 were extra-skeletal Ewing’s sarcoma (i.e. soft tissue).
The below Parliamentary question was asked by David Simpson on 2015-01-14.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Education on preventing unhealthy eating among children of primary school age.
Jane Ellison
No recent formal discussions with Department for Education (DfE) Ministers have taken place on preventing unhealthy eating among children of primary school age.
Department of Health and DfE Ministers have discussed the issue informally and officials meet regularly to discuss progress on delivering of the School Food Plan.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by David Simpson on 2015-02-11.
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what additional support her Department is providing for Royal Navy personnel assisting with the aftermath of the Caribbean tsunami.
Mr Desmond Swayne
The Royal Navy is not responding to a tsunami in the Caribbean.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by David Simpson on 2015-01-14.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which high-speed rail projects are planned to be completed in 2015.
Mr Robert Goodwill
In 2015 we expect the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill for HS2 Phase One to continue its progress through Parliament. We will continue to review and refine proposals for the Phase Two route from West Midlands to Manchester, Leeds and beyond to ensure they bring the best solution in terms of connectivity and economic growth for the regions. Any further announcements and decisions on the Phase Two route are currently expected to be made in 2015 but could come later.
It is also expected that in 2015 we will commence ground investigation works enabled by the HS2 Preparation Bill (2013).
The below Parliamentary question was asked by David Simpson on 2015-02-11.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what the outcomes were of her visit to New York and Washington in February 2015 to brief US administration representatives on the progress of the Stormont House Agreement.
Mrs Theresa Villiers
I updated a number of key figures in the US Administration, in Congress and in the Irish-American community on the Stormont House Agreement. It is evident from these meetings that there is strong US support for the Agreement, and ongoing interest in its implementation, including the devolution of corporation tax powers.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by David Simpson on 2015-01-14.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which high-speed rail projects are planned to commence in 2015.
Mr Robert Goodwill
In 2015 we expect the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill for HS2 Phase One to continue its progress through Parliament. We will continue to review and refine proposals for the Phase Two route from West Midlands to Manchester, Leeds and beyond to ensure they bring the best solution in terms of connectivity and economic growth for the regions. Any further announcements and decisions on the Phase Two route are currently expected to be made in 2015 but could come later.
It is also expected that in 2015 we will commence ground investigation works enabled by the HS2 Preparation Bill (2013).
The below Parliamentary question was asked by David Simpson on 2015-02-10.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what recent discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on the use of renewable energy in Northern Ireland.
Amber Rudd
My rt. hon. Friend the Secretary of State met with the Northern Irish Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment Arlene Foster on 2 February. They discussed the future of the renewable electricity support scheme in Northern Ireland.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by David Simpson on 2015-01-14.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what support his Department is offering to the Nigerian government in response to the recent killings by Boko Haram in Nigeria.
Mr David Lidington
The UK has taken an active role in leading international support to Nigeria in its fight against Boko Haram. We are providing a substantial package of UK military, intelligence and development support, which includes training and advice to Nigerian units deploying against Boko Haram, intelligence support and support to the Nigerians in bringing increased development and prosperity to the North East. We are also working closely with our international partners to support the large numbers of people displaced by the conflict in the North East.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by David Simpson on 2015-02-10.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what his Department’s expenditure was in (a) England, (b) Scotland, (c) Northern Ireland and (d) Wales in 2014.
Amber Rudd
The Department of Energy and Climate Change’s expenditure for the financial year 2013-2014 was in (a) England £2,445.6m, (b) Scotland £437.2m, (c) Northern Ireland £1.8m and (d) Wales £117.4m.
Expenditure that is incurred for the benefit of the UK as a whole and cannot be disseminated by individual country or region is excluded from these amounts.
The figures are published annually and can be found at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/country-and-regional-analysis-2014
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The below Parliamentary question was asked by David Simpson on 2015-01-14.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what progress the Government has made on its work to provide justice for the victims of the 1976 Kingsmill Massacre.
Mrs Theresa Villiers
The Kingsmill attack was a horrendous sectarian atrocity. I understand how the pain of such an attack never diminishes for the families of the victims. I hope that the ongoing Coroner’s inquests will help provide the answers the families are seeking about the deaths of their loved ones.