Tag: Jo Stevens

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jo Stevens on 2016-02-24.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the effect of his Department’s fiscal policies on the financial position of women.

Harriett Baldwin

In line with the Equality Act and the Government’s strong commitment to gender equality, ministers carefully consider the impacts for women when developing fiscal and other policies.

It is equally important for the future finances of both women and men that we have chosen to tackle the deficit; other Government policies including increases in the income tax personal allowance, the simplified state pension, auto enrolment into pensions, the National Living Wage, and free and tax-free childcare are also especially beneficial to women.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jo Stevens on 2016-04-19.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the outcome was of the National Offender Management Service Authority Audit of South Yorkshire Community Rehabilitation Company in September 2015 on that company’s risk management.

Andrew Selous

Major transitions are always challenging, but figures show the performance of Community Rehabilitation Companies (CRCs) and National Probation Service, is continually improving. Thanks to these reforms, offenders in prison for less than 12 months are now receiving support from probation providers for the very first time.

Operational assurance audits were completed by the Ministry of Justice on all Community Rehabilitation Companies (CRCs) during the first year of operation. The reports of these audits are commercially sensitive and, as such, will not be released. It is normal Government practice not to release commercially sensitive information.

We hold providers rigorously to account for their performance and take action wherever they are falling short. We are continuing to monitor the performance of CRCs closely.

Following an audit by the Ministry of Justice last year, South Yorkshire CRC developed an action plan.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jo Stevens on 2015-12-15.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what estimate his Department has made of the value of the contract of tender for the employers’ digital apprenticeship account; and when he plans to put that contract out to tender.

Nick Boles

The Department has completed an assessment of the cost to implement the Digital Apprenticeship Service. In line with Cabinet Office best practice, we do not intend to procure the full scope of the Digital Apprenticeship Service. We supplement in-house expertise with services from a range of suppliers and will procure any further services through government frameworks in phases over the next 12 months.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jo Stevens on 2016-02-01.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many (a) assaults and (b) serious assaults on prisoners by other prisoners were recorded at HMP Cardiff during each of the last three years.

Andrew Selous

Statistics for assaults on prisoner on prisoner are published on an annual basis by calendar year in the Safety in Custody statistics bulletin annual assaults tables (see table 3.15 at the link below). https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/495430/safety-in-custody-assaults-dec-2014.xls. Figures for 2015 are due for publication on 28 April 2016.

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The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jo Stevens on 2016-02-25.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the average number of months has been between the tariff expiry date of prisoners (a) with life sentences and (b) imprisoned for public protection and the date of their first release by the Parole Board in each year since 2005.

Andrew Selous

I am unable to provide the data you have requested within the timescales for this parliamentary question. I will write to you in due course with such data as officials can collate from casework systems.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jo Stevens on 2016-05-24.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what criteria was used to select the prisons to take part in the planned pilot scheme on further autonomy for prison governors.

Andrew Selous

The six Reform Prisons have been carefully selected. Each of the prisons are different, which means the National Offender Management Service can test different models, in different locations, with different populations and different local circumstances.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jo Stevens on 2015-12-15.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, how much was spent by the Government on apprenticeships in (a) 2010-11, (b) 2011-12 and (c) 2012-13.

Nick Boles

Combined BIS/DfE spend by the Government on apprenticeships in (a) 2010-11, (b) 2011-12 and (c) 2012-13 is shown in the table.

£K	FY2010-11	FY2011-12	FY2012-13
TOTAL	1,195,750	1,383,568	1,424,097

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jo Stevens on 2016-02-01.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many (a) assaults and (b) serious assaults on prison officers were recorded at HMP Cardiff during each of the last three years.

Andrew Selous

Statistics for assaults on staff by prison are published on an annual basis by calendar year in the Safety in Custody statistics bulletin annual assaults tables (see table 3.15 at the link below). https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/495430/safety-in-custody-assaults-dec-2014.xls.

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The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jo Stevens on 2016-02-25.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions he has had with (a) NOMS and (b) the Prison Officers Association on evidence submitted to the Prison Service Pay Review Body on rates of pay for prison officers.

Andrew Selous

Each year the Prison Service Pay Review Body (PSPRB) considers evidence from both NOMS and remit group trade unions (PCS, the POA and the PGA), then makes pay recommendations which are independent of all parties as well as wider Government. I have met with NOMS officials and POA officials separately and together on a number of occasions.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jo Stevens on 2016-09-02.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what progress has been made on the sale of the contract for Oakhill secure training centre.

Dr Phillip Lee

The Ministry continues to be in regular contact with G4S and other relevant bodies. This engagement includes monitoring the progress of the potential sale to ensure it does not jeopardise the delivery of services at the Secure Training Centres.