Tag: Justin Tomlinson

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Justin Tomlinson on 2014-05-01.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will take steps to recognise the work undertaken by the Coleshill Auxiliaries during the Second World War.

Anna Soubry

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 10 October 2013 (Official Report, column 414-415W).

There are no plans to institute a specific award for those who were members of the Coleshill Auxilliers. The auxiliary units were listed as Home Guard units, and, as such, members who completed three years service in the United Kingdom qualify for the Defence Medal. In addition surviving members may apply for the Armed Forces Veterans Badge.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Justin Tomlinson on 2014-05-01.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the foreword to the Draft Modern Slavery Bill, when she plans to start the review of the operation and effectiveness of the National Referral Mechanism; how long that review will take; who will undertake it; and when it will be published.

Karen Bradley

The review into the operation and effectiveness of the National Referral
Mechanism was announced on 9 April 2014. I have placed a copy of the Terms of
Reference in the Libraries of both Houses.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Justin Tomlinson on 2014-05-01.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent progress he has made on plans to extend the funding of Victim Support beyond 2015.

Damian Green

The Ministry of Justice is extending grant funding arrangements to March 2015, for the provision of its core victims’ support service. These extended arrangements will cover all areas until October 2014, when a small number of Police and Crime Commissioners will move out of MoJ grant arrangements with Victim Support. The remaining majority of areas will continue to be covered by the grant funding arrangements until end March 2015.

From April 2015, the MoJ grant arrangement with Victim Support for its core service will end as all Police and Crime Commissioners replace the MoJ grant arrangement with Victim Support with locally commissioned arrangements for support to victims. These arrangements may include Police and Crime Commissioner commissioning services from Victim Support, but are not restricted to this.

Some national services, including the national homicide service, the court-based witness service, the rape support fund, and some telephone helplines will remain nationally commissioned by the Ministry of Justice. Victim Support is the current provider of some of these services and is able to compete for future provision of these services.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Justin Tomlinson on 2014-06-18.

To ask the Ministers for Women and Equalities, what recent discussions the Government Equalities Office has had with the Home Office about ending domestic abuse and violence against women.

Nicky Morgan

I have regular meetings and discussions with my colleagues on this and other matters affecting women and equality including attending the Violence Against Women and Girls Inter-Ministerial Group, working with ministerial colleagues to coordinate policy on tackling this abhorrent crime. Also, officials from the Government Equalities Office work closely with Home Office colleagues on this policy area and recently co-hosted an event working with employers to recognise and support employees who are victims of domestic violence

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Justin Tomlinson on 2014-06-17.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, how many people started apprenticeships in (a) Swindon and (b) the United Kingdom in each of the last five years.

Matthew Hancock

Information on the number of apprenticeship starts in England by geography is published in a Supplementary Table to a Statistical First Release (SFR):

https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/fe-data-library-apprenticeships–2

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/298401/apprenticeships-starts-by-geography-learner-demographics-and-sector-subject-area.xls

The Department does not collect further education information relating to the devolved administrations.

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The below Parliamentary question was asked by Justin Tomlinson on 2014-06-17.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps his Department is taking to promote the video games tax relief to video games producers.

Mr David Gauke

The video games tax relief came into effect from 1 April 2014. This generous new relief will provide support for the growing video games sector in the UK.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) are currently presenting a series of events across the country to promote and explain the new relief to the industry. A specialist unit has been provided to assist businesses with making claims. Guidance is available on HMRC’s website to explain the relief and help businesses decide whether they are eligible for relief. HMRC are working closely with the video games industry to develop more detailed guidance, which will be published shortly.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Justin Tomlinson on 2014-06-17.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he plans to display changes to the amount of income tax levied on an individual on their end of year statement.

Mr David Gauke

From October 2014 around 24 million people will receive a personal tax summary from HMRC setting out how their income tax and National Insurance contributions have been calculated for the previous year (2013-14) and how it contributed to public expenditure. Tax summaries will also show taxpayers their taxable income and average tax rate, allowing the individual in future to compare one year’s tax record with another.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Justin Tomlinson on 2014-06-17.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will take steps to mandate that APR figures be displayed in cash terms.

Andrea Leadsom

The Government believes it is important for consumers to be able to compare the cost of credit products easily.

The Consumer Credit Directive (CCD) requires the APR to be stated in pre-contract credit information and in the credit agreement itself, as well as in advertising where triggered. In addition, firms must state the total amount payable (TAP), which is the sum of the amount borrowed and the total charge for credit (TCC).

As the CCD is full harmonisation in the relevant areas, it is not open to Member States to require disclosure of the TCC in addition – although the consumer can work this out as the difference between the TAP and the amount borrowed. Lenders can also include the TCC on a voluntary basis.

As previously shared with the Public Accounts Committee, the Government raised the issue of how to present cost information with the European Commission as part of its current review into the implementation of the CCD.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Justin Tomlinson on 2014-06-17.

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to ensure that newly built residential properties have access to telephone and internet services.

Nick Boles

Developers and internet providers recognise the importance of telephone and internet provision in new builds and that customers’ expectation is these services will be available on the day they move in. My Department, with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, is working with house builders and providers of telephone and internet services to ensure newly built residential properties have access to telephone and internet services.