Tag: Parliamentary Question

  • Dominic Raab – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the HM Treasury

    Dominic Raab – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the HM Treasury

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Dominic Raab on 2014-06-17.

    To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many prosecutions have been brought for tax offences in each year since 2008-09.

    Mr David Gauke

    HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is not a prosecuting authority. Where cases do proceed to the criminal courts the prosecution is carried out by the relevant independent prosecuting authority. This is the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in England and Wales, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) in Scotland, and the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland (PPSNI).

    Please note that figures for tax evasion exclude those cases prosecuted for money laundering, other prohibitions and restrictions and other non-fiscal offences.

    We can provide the following information in respect of totals of tax evasion prosecutions

    Year

    Total number of persons prosecuted for tax evasion

    2010-11

    372

    2011-12

    501

    2012-13

    739

    2013-14

    880

    HMRC is not able to supply a time series of full year prosecution decisions and convictions resulting from their criminal investigations for years up to 2009–10. Complete, comparable data is only available from 2010–11 onwards.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Ministry of Justice

    Sadiq Khan – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Ministry of Justice

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Sadiq Khan on 2014-04-29.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many assaults against prison staff there have been in HM Prison High Down in each month since September 2013.

    Jeremy Wright

    The number of assaults on staff and prisoner on prisoner assaults at HMP High Down between September 2013 and December 2013 can be found in Table 1. The monthly figures between September 2013 and December 2013 are broadly in line with the average number of assaults at HMP High Down over the last 5 years. Assault statistics by establishment are published annually in April with the latest statistics published covering up to 2013.

    There are many factors that can drive changes in the number of assaults at individual establishments from one month to the next, including changes in admissions rates and composition of the prison population. Short-term monthly figures do not give a good indication of trends, and a view over a long time period should be taken when considering trends.

    Table 1: Number of assaults, HMP High Down, September 2013 to December 2013

    September

    October

    November

    December

    Assaults on staff

    2

    3

    3

    5

    Prisoner on prisoner assaults (including fights)

    19

    11

    12

    8
  • Yasmin Qureshi – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Ministry of Justice

    Yasmin Qureshi – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Ministry of Justice

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Yasmin Qureshi on 2014-06-17.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many child victims and witnesses have given evidence from insside a court building in each of the last five years; and if he will make a statement.

    Damian Green

    We must do everything we can to support child witnesses and help them give their best possible evidence to bring offenders to justice.

    The department does not hold data on the number of child victim and witnesses that use video links to give evidence (either a court building, or from a remote site).

    The list below sets out the number of courthouses in each of the seven HMCTS Regions in England & Wales; criminal justice is a devolved matter for Scotland and Northern Ireland. These facilities enable any victim or witness to appear by video link from a different court location to that of the trial court; it is also possible for third party users to access the court system through a secure bridge.

    HMCTS Region

    Number of courthouses enabled for remote video link.

    Wales

    22

    London

    32

    South East

    52

    South West

    35

    Midlands

    40

    North West

    31

    North East

    37

    Total

    249
  • 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 2014-04-29.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, if he will make an assessment of the (a) fairness and (b) viability of reforming the firefighters’ pension scheme allow members to retire on the basis of length of service rather than age.

    Brandon Lewis

    The Government is reforming all public service pension schemes to ensure that they remain fair to workers and sustainable for taxpayers. The transitional protection arrangements for the firefighters’ pension schemes are set out in the Proposed Final Agreement which was published in May 2012. The transitional protections use age to calculate a member’s entitlement to protection. More firefighters are protected from changes than any other large public service workforce.

    There has been recent correspondence with the Fire Brigades Union on the scope and timing of discussions on this issue. Copies of this correspondence can be found at:

    https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/firefighters-pension-scheme-reforms.

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  • David Crausby – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Work and Pensions

    David Crausby – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Work and Pensions

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by David Crausby on 2014-06-17.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many claims have been submitted for personal independence payment in each month since its introduction.

    Mike Penning

    Further to the figures published on 5th June 2014. The table below shows how many claims have been submitted for Personal Independence Payment:

    New claims not made under Special Rules for Terminally Ill People

    New claims made under Special Rules for Terminally Ill People

    All PIP New Claims

    Apr-13

    3000

    200

    3100

    May-13

    4800

    200

    5000

    Jun-13

    23000

    900

    23800

    Jul-13

    34200

    1500

    35700

    Aug-13

    30600

    1300

    31900

    Sep-13

    33800

    1300

    35100

    Oct-13

    35600

    1500

    37100

    Nov-13

    33300

    1400

    34700

    Dec-13

    22000

    1200

    23200

    Jan-14

    38000

    1600

    39500

    Feb-14

    39000

    1400

    40400

    Mar-14

    37900

    1500

    39500

    Apr-13 – Mar 14

    335100

    13900

    349000

    · Figures have been rounded to the nearest 100, therefore totals may not sum due to rounding.

    · Whether a claim is a ‘New claim made under Special Rules for Terminally Ill People’ has been determined at the point of registration.

    https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-independence-payment-official-statistics-june-2014

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  • Tim Farron – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Communities and Local Government

    Tim Farron – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Communities and Local Government

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Tim Farron on 2014-04-29.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, how many landlords have been prosecuted in England for (a) illegal evictions and (b) harassment in the latest three years for which figures are available.

    Kris Hopkins

    The table below lists figures from 2009 to the most recent period for which information is held:

    Statute

    Offence description

    2009

    2010

    2011

    2012

    Protection from Eviction Act 1977 S.1(2)

    Unlawful eviction of occupier

    24

    22

    23

    23

    Protection from Eviction Act 1977 S.1(3)

    Unlawful harassment of occupier

    15

    9

    15

    9
  • Biography information for David Hanson – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Home Office

    Biography information for David Hanson – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Home Office

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Biography information for David Hanson on Home Office.

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    Karen Bradley

    Combating cyber crime is a core part of the National Cyber Security Strategy,
    which is underpinned by the National Cyber Security Programme (NCSP) with £860
    million of new investment over five years. The NCSP funds a range of work to
    tackle cyber crime, including strengthening law enforcement capabilities with
    the establishment of the National Cyber Crime Unit in the National Crime
    Agency, and cyber teams within each of the Regional Organised Crime Units
    (ROCUs) across England and Wales, as well as developing the capability of local
    police forces. It also funds the Cyber Streetwise campaign, and the Action
    Fraud reporting system for cyber crime that is run by City of London Police.

  • Andy Sawford – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Work and Pensions

    Andy Sawford – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Work and Pensions

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Andy Sawford on 2014-04-29.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what representations he has received from the (a) Local Government Association, (b) Convention of Scottish Local Authorities and (c) Welsh Local Government Association on issues of staff protection, finance and timing in relation the proposal to establish a single fraud investigation service.

    Esther McVey

    DWP has worked very closely with the Local Government Association, Convention of Scottish Local Authorities and the Welsh Local Government Association throughout the life of the Project and continues to do so. All three organisations hold regular meetings with the Project and also have representatives on the key consultative and governance groups, for example the SFIS Project Steering Committee.

    The subject of staff terms and conditions has been discussed and we have assured all our stakeholders that terms and conditions of employment will be protected. This protection will be documented in the transfer order and employees transferring will not be subject to less favourable terms and conditions when they join DWP. This is in line with the Cabinet Office Statement of Practise for Staff Transfers in the Public Sector.

  • Biography information for Lord Soames of Fletching – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Transport

    Biography information for Lord Soames of Fletching – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Transport

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Biography information for Lord Soames of Fletching on Transport.

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    Mr Robert Goodwill

    Since consultation on options for a new Lower Thames crossing closed in July 2013, the Secretary of State for Transport has continued to discuss the potential construction of the Lower Thames Crossing with his officials and colleagues. My Rt Hon Friend, the Secretary of State made a Written Statement to the House on 12 December 2013 and intends to make an announcement on the further consideration of Options A and C as soon as possible.

    As for the Thames Gateway Bridge, it is for the Mayor and Transport for London to decide which schemes in London to develop and promote. The Secretary of State for Transport has regular meetings with the Mayor of London at which various matters are discussed.

  • Jim McGovern – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Scotland Office

    Jim McGovern – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Scotland Office

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jim McGovern on 2014-04-29.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with Ministers in the Scottish Government on consular support for Scottish citizens overseas in the event of Scottish independence.

    Mr Alistair Carmichael

    There have been no discussions with Scottish Ministers on consular support for Scottish citizens in the event of independence.

    As part of the UK, Scots travelling abroad have guaranteed access to consular support by one of the world’s largest, most experienced global networks.