Tag: Parliamentary Question

Mark Menzies – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department of Health

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Mark Menzies on 2014-06-25.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will make available additional funding to improve care for people with dementia.

Norman Lamb

Improving dementia care is a priority for the Government, and the Prime Minister. On the 28 February, my Rt. hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health announced his ambition for improving dementia care and support for people with dementia, their family and carers.

NHS England has identified around £90 million annually that is available nationally to the National Health Service to support timely diagnosis of dementia and to ensure that by 2015, two-thirds of people with dementia have a diagnosis and receive appropriate support following diagnosis.

The Department has committed to double funding for research for dementia by 2015.

The Department has also provided major funding to improve dementia care for the following:

– Dementia Friends programme, £2.4 million funded by Cabinet Office and the Department;

– Commissioning for Quality and Innovation (CQUIN) £54 million in April 2012 and £108 million in April 2013;

– Dementia Friendly Environments Capital Fund £50 million, October 2012;

– Dementia Awareness Campaign £3.2 million, September 2012;

– Dementia Workforce Development Fund for Social Care Staff (administered by Skills for Care) £2.4 million July 2012. In addition to this we have funded further Workforce Projects to the value of £1,640,000 since 2012-13 (£540,000 in 2012-13, £700,000 in 2013-14 and £400,000 planned for 2014-15);

– Breakthrough Innovation Challenge Prize £1 million announced, June 2012; and

– Social Services support to Memory Services £10 million, September 2011.

November 2, 2022
David Davis – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Home Office

The below Parliamentary question was asked by David Davis on 2014-06-25.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Defence and Security lecture on 24 June 2014 and to the estimated 20 cases dropped by the National Crime Agency, how many communication warrants were applied for in such cases; how many such requests were rejected by the telecommunication companies; and what reason was given for each such rejection.

James Brokenshire

Communications data is a vital tool needed by law enforcement agencies to investigate crime, protect the public and ensure national security. These
agencies’ capability to access this data when it is needed is degrading as a result of rapidly changing technology. The figures quoted in the speech at
Mansion House on 24 June demonstrate the impact that capability gaps are having on investigations.

With reference to the 13 incidents involving children, these cases could not be pursued because the data needed to identify them from their activities online was not available. The current status of these children is therefore unknown. Where the Single Point of Contact in a law enforcement agency knows that data is not held by the service provider in question, they will not process a request for the data in the first place (as it would not be an appropriate use of their powers under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000).

November 2, 2022
Mark Menzies – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Transport

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Mark Menzies on 2014-06-25.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with Network Rail on the introduction of a passing loop on the South Fylde Line.

Stephen Hammond

I have had no discussions with Network Rail on this subject. Network Rail is currently undertaking a Long Term Planning Process in consultation with industry, local and other stakeholders to identify priorities for future development of the rail network following the 2014-2019 Control Period.

November 2, 2022
Lord Eames – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Home Office

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Eames on 2014-06-25.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the criteria for applicants to the UK Border Force.

Lord Taylor of Holbeach

Applicants applying for permanent positions with Border Force are required to meet a range of eligibility criteria, depending upon the role and grade. This may include nationality, age, driving licence, academic achievements for the grade and previous experience.

The criteria for the key posts of Border Force Officer and Assistant Officer was formally reviewed in 2012. The requirement to hold a driving licence underwent an internal policy equality review in 2013.

November 2, 2022
Lord Hylton – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Hylton on 2014-06-25.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have offered any assistance to the government of Israel in finding the three youths who were recently kidnapped.

Baroness Warsi

The Government had offered practical support to help find the kidnapped Israeli teenagers. Following discovery of their bodies, the Prime Minister, my right hon Friend the Member for Witney (Mr Cameron), expressed his deep sadness at this appalling and inexcusable act of terror.

November 2, 2022
Bridget Phillipson – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Ministry of Justice

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Bridget Phillipson on 2014-06-25.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what his strategy is for supporting victims of crime.

Damian Green

The Government is committed to providing more support than ever to victims of crime, and giving them a louder voice in the criminal justice system. We have implemented a new Victims’ Code that tells people what to expect at every stage of the process. We’re aiming to spend up to £100 million – more than ever before – to support victims to cope and, where possible, recover from the effects of crime.

November 2, 2022
Graham Jones – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Graham Jones on 2014-06-24.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what factors he took into account in deciding not to adopt a pure provider payment model in reform of apprenticeship funding.

Matthew Hancock

The 2013 consultation on Apprenticeship funding reform sought evidence on the feasibility and impact of three different mechanisms for giving employers more control over the funding. Following consideration of the responses to this consultation, the pure provider payment model was ruled out on the basis that it was the least likely to deliver the intended aim of giving employers true purchasing power.

The subsequent Technical Consultation published in March 2014 sought views on two models – a PAYE model and an apprenticeship credit model which are consistent with an employer-led Apprenticeships system. We are currently evaluating the responses to this consultation and will announce which payment mechanism we plan to pursue in the autumn.

We have established a ministerial advisory panel on Apprenticeship standards, made up of experts to advise the Secretary of State on the approval or rejection of employer designed Apprenticeship standards and assessment approaches.

We will refresh the Skills Funding Agency register of approved Apprenticeship training providers to ensure that only reputable providers are able to offer Apprenticeship training and organisations doing so will be subject to Ofsted inspection.

November 2, 2022
Steve McCabe – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Education

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Steve McCabe on 2014-06-24.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment he has made of the provision of advice for students with special educational needs.

Mr Edward Timpson

The Department for Education, in partnership with the Council for Disabled Children, has worked directly with a number of young people, including students, with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Their views have helped shape the reforms to the current SEND system to ensure it meets their needs – including how they would like to receive information and advice. Arrangements for providing information, advice and support for young people are set out in the SEND Code of Practice which was laid before Parliament on 11 June 2014.

From this September, local authorities will be required to provide information and advice directly to children and young people with SEND as well as to parents. Staff working directly with children and young people should be trained to support and work in partnership with them. Local information and advice services should direct young people to specialist support to help them prepare for employment, independent living (including housing) and participation in society. It should also provide access to careers advice where needed.

November 2, 2022
Simon Burns – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department of Health

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Simon Burns on 2014-06-24.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to the Answer of 23 June 2014, Official Report, columns 27-8W, on pharmaceutical price regulation scheme, what payments have been made to the devolved administrations in the financial year 2014-15 to date; and what payments were made to the devolved administrations in (a) 2013-14 and (b) 2014-15 financial years under the iteration of the Pharmaceutical Price Regulation Scheme which has applied from 1 January 2014.

Norman Lamb

To date, no payments have been made to the devolved administrations in respect of the 2014 Pharmaceutical Price Regulation Scheme (PPRS) in financial year 2014-15. Constructive discussions have taken place with the Department and the devolved administrations to identify a fair allocation of receipts received under the PPRS. Agreement on the allocations for financial year 2013-14 has been reached and the Department intends to make the payments for that financial year within the next month.

November 2, 2022
Gregory Campbell – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Gregory Campbell on 2014-06-24.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what plans he has to ensure that the six days a week universal Royal Mail service continues in rural areas.

Jenny Willott

The one price six-days-a-week postal delivery service to all addresses in the UK is clearly set down under the Postal Services Act 2011 as part of the minimum requirements of the UK’s universal service and can only be changed by Government with the approval of both houses of Parliament. The protection is exactly the same for rural areas as urban areas of the UK.

Parliament has given Ofcom the primary statutory duty to protect the ongoing provision of the universal service throughout the country and ensured that Ofcom has the regulatory powers and tools it needs to intervene if the universal service is ever at risk. More information about the regulatory framework for postal services can be found on Ofcom’s website (www.ofcom.org.uk).

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November 2, 2022