The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jessica Morden on 2016-09-13.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, when he will respond to the Report of the Law Commission Consumer Prepayments on Retailer Insolvency HC543, published on 13 July 2016.
Margot James
The Government is considering the recommendations of the Law Commission and will respond in due course.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jessica Morden on 2016-03-21.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to paragraph 1.274 of Budget 2016, what plans the Government has made for the timetable of the review of the case for free-flow tolling on the Severn River Crossings.
Andrew Jones
The timings of the review of free-flow tolling have yet to be decided, and will depend on the complexity of the options to be assessed, including the details of payment collection and enforcement.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jessica Morden on 2016-09-13.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, how many advertisements the Insolvency Service has placed (a) in newspapers, (b) in magazines, (c) on television, (d) on social media, (e) on transport and (f) on radio since November 2014.
Margot James
In the period from November 2014 to August 2016, inclusive, the Insolvency Service has placed 3,907 newspaper advertisements and 44,452 notices were placed in the London Gazette. All of these were in the performance of statutory functions by official receivers in relation to the administration of bankruptcies of individuals and the compulsory liquidation of companies. The Insolvency Service has not placed any advertisements through any of the other types of outlet listed in the question.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jessica Morden on 2015-11-05.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what proportion of standard passport applications made in the last six months were processed within three weeks.
James Brokenshire
Between 1 May 2015 and 31 October 2015, 96% of UK standard applications processed by Her Majesty’s Passport Office were done so within 3 weeks.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jessica Morden on 2016-03-21.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to paragraph 1.274 of Budget 2016, when the Government plans to consult on the tolls on the Severn River Crossings; and what (a) the aims and (b) the format of that consultation will be.
Andrew Jones
The timing and format of the consultation is yet to be decided.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jessica Morden on 2016-09-13.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what discussions he has had with HM Treasury on the use of Farepak unclaimed funds in 2019.
Margot James
My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy, has not held discussions with HM Treasury on the use of Farepak unclaimed funds in 2019; Farepak creditors will still be able to make claims for monies they are owed when they are handed over where the claims were accepted as valid by the joint liquidators.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jessica Morden on 2015-11-05.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many (a) standard and (b) fast-track passport applications were made in each of the last five years.
James Brokenshire
I refer to the table below which provides the volume of (a) standard and (b) fast-track passport applications received by Her Majesty’s Passport Office in each of the last five years.
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Year |
*Standard |
Fast Track |
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2010 |
4,976,745 |
184,332 |
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2011 |
4,912,102 |
184,147 |
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2012 |
4,855,678 |
213,088 |
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2013 |
5,056,826 |
275,067 |
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2014 |
5,313,409 |
401,320 |
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Notes |
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*Standard applications exclude counter applications and collectives |
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Intake is cashiered intake |
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Time period is 1st January to 31 December |
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UK applications only |
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The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jessica Morden on 2016-03-21.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department has made an estimate of the level of maintenance only toll on the Severn River Crossings.
Andrew Jones
The current tolls are set not just to cover maintenance and operation costs but also to repay the construction and financing costs of the Second Severn Crossing, plus the outstanding debt on the original Crossing.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jessica Morden on 2016-09-13.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what the current value is of Farepak unclaimed funds.
Margot James
The current value of Farepak unclaimed funds is £1,007,267.41.
The agency will hold the funds for the next six years, people can however continue to claim indefinitely. The Insolvency Service has liaised with media outlets and the matter has been covered by BBC Moneybox, MoneySaving Expert and BBC Watchdog, to draw attention to any unpaid creditor or has yet to come forward.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jessica Morden on 2016-01-04.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many vehicles were identified and impounded solely on the basis of non-payment of vehicle excise duty as part of the pilot enforcement action using automatic number plate recognition of illegal foreign-registered vehicles in the UK.
Andrew Jones
The pilot took place between 3 November 2014 and 8 February 2015. It was a joint initiative between the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, the Central Motorway Police Group and Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs. The police forces involved were West Midlands, Staffordshire, West Mercia, Northamptonshire, Thames Valley and Hampshire.
A total of 703 foreign registered vehicles were identified and impounded for non-payment of vehicle excise duty as part of the pilot.