The below Parliamentary question was asked by John Mann on 2015-12-14.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many crossings there are on the A1.
Andrew Jones
Highways England are responsible for about 705 road, foot, equestrian, river and farm bridge crossings of the A1 from the junction with the M25 to the England/Scotland border.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by John Mann on 2016-01-05.
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will place in the Library the report recently concluded by the Financial Conduct Authority on retail investment advice.
Harriett Baldwin
HM Treasury has no knowledge of a recent report concluded by the FCA on retail investment advice. If the Honourable Member is referring to the recent Financial Advice Market Review, which was a joint initiative by HM Treasury and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched in August 2015, this review has not yet concluded.
The Treasury will lay before Parliament any FCA reports or other documents which the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 requires to be laid before Parliament.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by John Mann on 2016-03-07.
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what applications for unitary authority status his Department has received in the last year.
Mr Marcus Jones
Whilst we understand a number of local areas are considering moving to unitary structures, we have over the last year received no applications for unitary status, which in future will be considered under the provisions of the Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016
The below Parliamentary question was asked by John Mann on 2016-10-07.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what proportion of UK energy supply he plans to be produced by UK coal-fired power stations in each of the next 10 years.
Jesse Norman
Most of the UK’s existing coal fired power stations are old, relatively inefficient and require investment to reduce the level of damaging pollutants they emit. I expect to consult shortly on the closure of unabated coal stations.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by John Mann on 2014-06-25.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, who is responsible for paying defendant costs orders; and which organisation receives payment if costs are awarded for a successful prosecution of a breach.
Mr Shailesh Vara
Defendant Costs Orders are awarded to a defendant when a prosecution is unsuccessful and the defendant is acquitted. The expenditure is called ‘Central Funds’ and are payable at legal aid rates. Central Funds fall under the financial responsibility of the Legal Aid Agency but are operationally administered by HM Courts and Tribunals Service.
If costs are awarded in a successful prosecution of a breach of a Defendant Costs Order, then whoever the prosecutor is will be entitled to receive the costs.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by John Mann on 2014-06-25.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what representation he has received from magistrates and the judiciary since 1 June 2014 on service delivery; and if he will seek feedback as part of Test Gate 4 on whether the sale of Community Rehabilitation Companies contracts is having a detrimental impact on sentencing and court processes.
Jeremy Wright
On 1 June, as part of our ongoing Transforming Rehabilitation Programme of reform, the new National Probation Service (NPS) and Community Rehabilitation Companies (CRCs) formally commenced operation. My officials have been in regular contact with the judiciary and magistracy throughout the transition process, but we have had no specific representations from them concerning service delivery.
We have made it clear throughout this process that we will manage the reforms in a controlled way and we will not proceed to share sale until thorough testing is complete and we are satisfied that it is safe to do so.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by John Mann on 2014-03-24.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, for what reasons Worksop Courthouse is planned to close.
Mr Shailesh Vara
There are no plans to close the courthouse at Worksop. A consultation is currently underway on potential changes to listing arrangements at Worksop Magistrates’ Court. The consultation commenced on 19 March 2014 and closes on 30 April 2014 and all responses will be taken into account before any decision is made.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by John Mann on 2014-03-24.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make it his policy that the remuneration of Network Rail executives should be reduced in response to the incidence of deaths on level crossings.
Stephen Hammond
I refer the Hon Member to my answer given today (UIN 193125).
The below Parliamentary question was asked by John Mann on 2014-04-08.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what information is held on the value of the residual estates of service men and women killed in action who were not married at the time of their death.
Anna Soubry
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) would not have visibility of the residual value of the estate of a Service person, as it is the responsibility of the executor or personal representative to collect information on any monies due (such as bank accounts, insurance payouts) or owed (such as bank loans).
The MOD would inform the executor of any money owing to the estate from the Department. This can comprise: arrears of pay; arrears of allowances (operational allowance, council tax refund); credit for untaken annual leave; cash found in effects and the death in service lump sum payment if this falls due to the estate (rather than being paid to a qualifying beneficiary under the pension scheme).
Payment is made to the executor once they obtain either a Grant of Representation or Confirmation or Letters of Administration or for small amounts only (Under £5,000) on completion of a Form of Declaration supplied by the MOD.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by John Mann on 2014-04-25.
To ask the Prime Minister, with reference to his letter of April 2014 sent to small businesses on employment allowance, if he will clarify who was meant by the use of we in the third paragraph; and whether he has discussed the neutrality of such a phase with the Electoral Commission.
Mr David Cameron
As set out in the Programme for Government, this Government has a long-term plan to a build a new economy, which supports sustainable growth and enterprise. The Employment Allowance was introduced to promote both growth and employment, particularly among small businesses. I have had no discussion with the Electoral Commission on the letter.