Tag: Parliamentary Question

  • Emily Thornberry – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Ministry of Defence

    Emily Thornberry – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Ministry of Defence

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Emily Thornberry on 2014-06-24.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he could place in the Library a table showing, for each branch of the Armed Forces Police, the number of cases of (a) rape, (b) sexual assault and (c) domestic violence that were (i) reported, (ii) referred to a prosecutor, (iii) directed for trial, (iv) led to a conviction, (v) led to an acquittal and (vi) led to a custodial sentence in each year between 2009 to 2013.

    Anna Soubry

    All allegations of rape, sexual assault and domestic violence made by or against members of the Armed Forces are thoroughly investigated. An investigation may be conducted by either the civil or Service Police.

    The tables below show the number of alleged cases of rape and sexual assault (including assault by penetration) that were investigated by each branch of the Service police in each year from 2009 to 2013, the number referred to the Service Prosecuting Authority (SPA) and the result of those referrals. The SPA can receive formal referrals only from either Service Police or the Commanding Officer.

    It should be noted that the SPA may receive referrals in one year which relate to allegations and investigations made in previous years and that such cases may be directed, disposed and/or tried in following years. There is therefore no direct correlation between investigations and referrals and the number of cases brought in any one year.

    ROYAL NAVY POLICE (RNP) INVESTIGATIONS

    Rape

    Year

    Total Investigated by RNP

    Total Referred to SPA

    Directed

    For

    Trial

    Acquitted

    Convicted

    Custodial sentence

    2009

    (Figures in first column are from 1 Nov –figures in subsequent columns are for all of 2009)

    0

    0

    0

    0

    0

    0

    2010

    2

    1

    1

    1

    0

    0

    2011

    0

    0

    0

    0

    0

    0

    2012

    0

    0

    0

    0

    0

    0

    2013

    1

    0

    0

    0

    0

    0

    Sexual Assault (including assault by penetration)

    Year

    Total Investigated by RNP

    Total Referred to SPA

    Directed

    For

    Trial

    Acquitted

    Convicted

    Custodial sentence

    2009

    (Figures in first column are from 1 Nov –figures in subsequent columns are for all of 2009)

    3

    3

    1

    0

    1

    1

    2010

    1

    5

    2

    1

    1

    0

    2011

    10

    5

    4

    1

    3

    1

    2012

    3

    0

    0

    0

    0

    0

    2013

    11

    6

    4

    2

    2

    1

    ROYAL MILITARY POLICE (RMP) INVESTIGATIONS

    Rape

    Year

    Total Investigated by RMP

    Total Referred to SPA

    Directed

    For

    Trial

    Acquitted

    Convicted

    Custodial sentence

    2009

    (Figures in first column are from 1 Nov –figures in subsequent columns are for all of 2009)

    3

    16

    10

    8

    2

    2

    2010

    19

    20

    8

    2

    5

    5

    2011

    18

    17

    6

    3

    3

    3

    2012

    22

    18

    9

    6

    3

    3

    2013

    23

    15

    7

    2

    2

    2

    2013 – DIRECTED FOR TRIAL – 3 cases yet to go to trial

    Sexual Assault (including assault by penetration)

    Year

    Total Investigated by RMP

    Total Referred to SPA

    Directed

    For

    Trial

    Acquitted

    Convicted

    Custodial sentence

    2009

    (Figures in first column are from 1 Nov –figures in subsequent columns are for all of 2009)

    9

    24

    9

    4

    5

    5

    2010

    64

    42

    24

    3

    21

    13

    2011

    48

    60

    28

    2

    25

    20

    2012

    36

    26*

    15

    9

    6

    4

    2013

    43

    34

    17

    6

    8

    7

    2013 – DIRECTED FOR TRIAL – 3 cases yet to go to trial

    * We previously advised this as being “28”, but on re-investigation realised we have included 2 other Service police referrals that were not for sexual assault.

    ROYAL AIR FORCE POLICE INVESTIGATIONS

    Rape

    Year

    Total Investigated by RAFP

    Total Referred to SPA

    Directed

    For

    Trial

    Acquitted

    Convicted

    Custodial sentence

    2009

    (Figures in first column are from 1 Nov –figures in subsequent columns are for all of 2009)

    0

    0

    0

    0

    0

    0

    2010

    3

    0

    0

    0

    0

    0

    2011

    2

    1

    0

    0

    0

    0

    2012

    2

    2

    1

    0

    1

    1

    2013

    2

    5

    3

    1

    0

    0

    2013 – DIRECTED FOR TRIAL – 2 cases yet to go to trial

    Sexual Assault (including assault by penetration)

    Year

    Total Investigated by RAFP

    Total Referred to SPA

    Directed

    For

    Trial

    Acquitted

    Convicted

    Custodial sentence

    2009

    (Figures in first column are from 1 Nov –figures in subsequent columns are for all of 2009)

    3

    4

    2

    0

    2

    1

    2010

    9

    4

    1

    0

    1

    0

    2011

    5

    5

    3

    0

    3

    2

    2012

    4

    5

    3

    0

    3

    1

    2013

    8

    5

    3

    1

    1

    1

    2013 – DIRECTED FOR TRIAL – 1 case yet to go to trial

    Domestic violence is not a crime classification, but may be recorded under the crime classification of violence, for example battery, assault or grievous bodily harm. For the Service Police to establish which offences are as a result of domestic violence would require an individual review of all cases, which could be undertaken only at disproportionate cost.

    I apologise for not replying sooner; it has taken some time to ensure the accuracy of the data.

  • Caroline Lucas – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office

    Caroline Lucas – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Caroline Lucas on 2014-06-24.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether the UK will support the request from the Palestinian Authority for an emergency session of the UN Security Council on the treatment of Palestinian detainees.

    Hugh Robertson

    The UK is concerned about the situation of Palestinians in Israeli detention, and we raise this issue regularly with the Israeli authorities. However, the Palestinian Authority has not made a formal request for an emergency session of the UN Security Council to address this issue.

  • Gerald Kaufman – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Transport

    Gerald Kaufman – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Transport

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Gerald Kaufman on 2014-06-24.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will confirm the legal protections for existing collective bargaining agreements between recognised trade unions and West Coast Trains Ltd for the period of the rail passenger franchise directly awarded to the employer on 19 June and coming into effect on 22 June 2014.

    Stephen Hammond

    As there has been no change of employer under this direct award, our expectation is that the status of contracts, collective bargaining agreements and legal protections are unchanged. However, staffing matters remain an issue between the employer, West Coast Trains Limited, and its staff.

  • Charlie Elphicke – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the HM Treasury

    Charlie Elphicke – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the HM Treasury

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Charlie Elphicke on 2014-06-24.

    To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, when assessments have been made of the value for money of the private finance initiative contract between HM Revenue and Customs and Mapeley Steps Contractor Limited; and when the first such assessment was made.

    Mr David Gauke

    The National Audit Office (NAO) have conducted two value for money assessments on the private finance initiative contract between HM Revenue and Customs and Mapeley STEPS Contractor Limited. The first of these, PFI: The STEPS Deal, was published by the NAO on 7 May 2004. The second NAO value for money assessment, HM Revenue & Customs’ Estate Private Finance Deal Eight Years On, was published on 3 December 2009.

  • Emma Lewell-Buck – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Communities and Local Government

    Emma Lewell-Buck – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Communities and Local Government

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Emma Lewell-Buck on 2014-06-24.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what proportion of (a) disabled and (b) all other staff employed by his Department received each level of performance rating in their end of year performance assessment for 2013-14.

    Kris Hopkins

    The table below provides a summary of the performance results for non-Senior Civil Service staff for whom the DCLG process applied, where disability has been declared, and whose performance markings have been entered into the HR database:

    Number of staff

    Exceptional

    Good

    Development

    Needed

    Not Disabled

    217

    824

    94

    Disabled

    7

    45

    15

    Due to changes in methodology in the manner in which such assessments are undertaken, these figures are not comparative with those given to the hon. Member in the answer to her of 4 November 2013, Official Report, Column 22W.

    The small sample sizes may mean the results are not statistically significant. We will be undertaking further analysis of the wider performance outcomes across both performance years and all protected characteristics. We will consider whether action is required to address any clear findings.

    The Department provides a reasonable adjustments service, which has recently been subject to a review, to allow staff to ensure that a person with a disability is not put at a substantial disadvantage compared to non-disabled persons generally, who work under the same conditions. The Department’s Disability Champion also continues to work closely with the Disability Staff Network in raising awareness of disability issues to the wider Department.

  • David Amess – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Culture Media and Sport

    David Amess – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Culture Media and Sport

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by David Amess on 2014-06-24.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent representations he has received on the establishment of a national cemetery; and if he will make a statement.

    Mr Edward Vaizey

    None. DCMS has no responsibility for cemeteries.

  • Emma Lewell-Buck – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Education

    Emma Lewell-Buck – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Education

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Emma Lewell-Buck on 2014-06-24.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what proportion of (a) disabled and (b) all other staff employed by his Department received each level of performance rating in their end of year performance assessment for 2013-14.

    Elizabeth Truss

    The information requested is set out in the table below.

    Table 1: 2013-14 Performance Management Outturn Figures for the Department for Education

    Performance Rating

    Declared Disability

    No declared disability

    Not declared

    Top/Exceeded

    14%

    26%

    22%

    Achieving/Achieved

    69%

    66%

    68%

    Low/Must Improve

    17%

    8%

    10%

    The Department continues to take steps to ensure that its performance ratings are a fair reflection of individual performance. Over the last year, this has included independent members being present at end of year meetings where performance assessments are moderated and training for staff on how to avoid unconscious bias.

  • Charlie Elphicke – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Work and Pensions

    Charlie Elphicke – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Work and Pensions

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Charlie Elphicke on 2014-05-01.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the highest amount is that a single household has been capped as a result of the benefit cap.

    Esther McVey

    Of the top ten highest capped households at the end of March 2014, the average capped amount was £607 per week.

    More detailed information on the amount capped is not available as providing this information could identify individuals and would breach data confidentiality. Further information on the number of households capped by the amount capped is found at:

    https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/benefit-cap-number-of-households-capped-to-january-2014

    “

  • Richard Burden – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Transport

    Richard Burden – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Transport

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Richard Burden on 2014-05-01.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many meetings he has had with each private hire vehicle operator since 2010.

    Stephen Hammond

    Details of Ministerial meetings with external organisations are published every quarter and this information can be accessed on the GOV.UK website via the following link:

    https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministerial-transparency-data#meetings

    “

  • Gloria De Piero – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department of Health

    Gloria De Piero – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department of Health

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Gloria De Piero on 2014-05-01.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many training posts for nurses were commissioned in England in each of the last five years.

    Dr Daniel Poulter

    The following table shows the number of new pre-registration nursing places that were filled in the last five years. The table includes the students enrolled on the degree and diploma courses.

    2009-10

    2010-11

    2011-12

    2012-13

    2013-14

    Nursing Total

    20,829

    20,092

    17,741

    17,219

    18,009

    Source: multi professional education and training budget monitoring returns.