The below Parliamentary question was asked by Margaret Ferrier on 2016-03-02.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the oral contribution of the Minister for Schools of 22 October 2015, Official Report, column 457WH, what plans her Department has to consult on a revised Building Bulletin 100.
Edward Timpson
It has not yet been decided what further review or consultation is necessary on the revised Building Bulletin 100 (Fire Safety in Schools) before publication.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Margaret Ferrier on 2016-06-13.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the oral contribution of the Minister for Europe of 8 June 2016, Official Report, column 137WH, when the cross-departmental programme expenditure funding to support Yemen’s national de-mining institution will be released.
Mr Tobias Ellwood
The UK has thus far released £671,592 of funding from the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund to UNDP, who manage the project rebuilding the capacity of Yemen’s national demining institution (YEMAC) and supporting mapping and clearance operations. This project, to which the UK will contribute a total of £1.05m, will reduce the physical and social-economic impact of mines and explosive remnants of war on people and communities. This is part of the UK’s wider efforts to help address Yemen’s urgent humanitarian needs and contribute to effective stabilisation – giving the nascent peace process a better chance of success.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Margaret Ferrier on 2016-06-24.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, how much his Department spent on advertising, marketing and external communications in 2015-16.
David Mundell
The Scotland Office spend on advertising, marketing and external communications in the financial year 2015-16 was £757.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Margaret Ferrier on 2015-11-27.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 26 November 2015 to Question 17136, what his Department’s original estimate was for the development and delivery of Watchkeeper to full operating capability.
Mr Philip Dunne
Watchkeeper is expected to achieve full operating capability in the second quarter of 2017.
The original cost estimate for the development and delivery of Watchkeeper to full operating capability, at the time of Main Gate approval in 2005, was £847 million.
With regards to the cost of each Watchkeeper, I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 28 October 2014 to question 211342 to the hon. Member for Moray (Angus Robertson).
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Margaret Ferrier on 2015-12-03.
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what recent discussions she has had with her Cabinet colleagues on the legal recognition in Northern Ireland of same-sex marriages which have been registered elsewhere in the UK.
Caroline Dinenage
The UK government has demonstrated its commitment to marriage for same sex couples by introducing it for England and Wales, and has welcomed its introduction in other jurisdictions, including Scotland.
We recognise and respect the devolution settlement in Northern Ireland. The constitutional arrangements in place mean that any decision to extend marriage to same-sex couples in Northern Ireland is a matter for the Northern Ireland Assembly. Officials from the Government Equalities Office speak regularly with colleagues in the Northern Ireland Office regarding these and other equality related matters.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Margaret Ferrier on 2016-01-25.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with Ministers in the Scottish Government on the transfer of air passenger duty to that government.
Mr Robert Goodwill
No such discussion have taken place. Decisions on taxation, including Air Passenger Duty, are of course a matter for HM Treasury.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Margaret Ferrier on 2016-01-28.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the oral contribution of the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice of 26 January 2016, Official Report, column 129, what pay rise in percentage terms, in each salary band in his Department, staff have received in each financial year since 2010-11.
Dominic Raab
The Treasury sets public sector pay policy, which includes the 1% cap, in line with wider government priorities. This policy has been subject to agreement with the Prime Minister and consultation within the government at Ministerial level.
In line with the pay freeze announced by the Government in the June Budget 2010, the pay of staff employed by the Ministry of Justice in 2011-12 and 2012-13 earning a full time equivalent of £21,000 or less received pay increases of up to £250. MoJ exited the pay freeze on 1 August 2013. Since then MOJ staff received pay awards averaging at 1% each year, in line with the Government policy.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Margaret Ferrier on 2016-03-07.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, which external organisations officials in his Department have met to discuss the potential consequences of the UK leaving the EU in each of the last three years; and how many meetings such officials have had with each such organisation.
David Mundell
Scotland Office officials have not held any such meetings. At the February European Council, the Government negotiated a new settlement, giving the United Kingdom a special status in a reformed European Union. The Government’s position, as set out by the Prime Minister to the House on 22 February, is that the UK will be stronger, safer and better off remaining in a reformed EU.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Margaret Ferrier on 2016-06-13.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the oral contribution of the Minister for Europe on 8 June 2016, Official Report, column 137WH, what representations the UK has made to Saudi Arabia to accede to the Convention on Cluster Munitions; and on what dates those representations were made.
Mr Tobias Ellwood
In line with our obligations under the Convention on Cluster Munitions, we regularly encourage Saudi Arabia, as a non-party to the Convention, to accede to it. The most recent engagement was between British and Saudi Arabian officials on 7 June.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Margaret Ferrier on 2016-06-24.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, how much his Department spent on renovations and repairs to Dover House in 2015-16.
David Mundell
The Scotland Office spend on renovations, repairs and maintenance to Dover House in 2015-16 was £660,715.