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  • David Morris – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Transport

    David Morris – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Transport

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by David Morris on 2016-03-03.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what information his Department holds on the progress of repairs to the Loyn Bridge in Gressingham in the Lune Valley in Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.

    Andrew Jones

    Progress in respect to the repairs to the Loyn Bridge following damage caused by the winter storms is entirely a matter for Lancashire County Council as local highway authority. The Department for Transport ‎has provided £5 million funding to the Council and they will undertake repairs to the bridge as soon as practicable.

  • Richard Burden – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Energy and Climate Change

    Richard Burden – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Energy and Climate Change

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Richard Burden on 2016-04-08.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what information her Department holds on the number and severity of incidents involving trains carrying nuclear material on the rail network.

    Andrea Leadsom

    Details of safety events involving the transport of nuclear material both by rail and on the strategic road network can be found in the following report:

    Events reported to Nuclear Safety Regulator 2001-2015:

    http://news.onr.org.uk/2016/02/events-reported-to-nuclear-safety-regulator-2001-15/

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  • Tulip Siddiq – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the HM Treasury

    Tulip Siddiq – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the HM Treasury

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Tulip Siddiq on 2016-05-06.

    To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what sub-departments HMRC has in addition to the Tax Capacity Building Unit, the Large Business Service/Directorate, the Compliance Unit, the Transfer Pricing Unit, the Business International Directorate, and the Anti-Money Laundering Supervision Team; and (a) what funds were allocated to and (b) how many FTE staff were employed by each sub-department in each year since 2009-10.

    Mr David Gauke

    HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is split into four sub-departments, or business areas, for delivery purposes, which are supported by corporate areas.

    Please see below the expenditure and full time equivalent (FTE) staff for each of those areas for the period 2009/10 onwards.

    Net expenditure (£m)

    09/10

    10/11

    11/12

    12/13

    13/14

    14/15

    Enforcement and Compliance

    1,033

    1,004

    991

    1,028

    1,037

    987

    Business Tax

    222

    248

    181

    185

    156

    201

    Personal Tax

    763

    682

    726

    728

    670

    531

    Benefits & Credits

    169

    164

    154

    157

    153

    154

    Corporate

    1,760

    1,477

    1,647

    1,566

    1,629

    1,595

    HMRC

    3,947

    3,575

    3,699

    3,664

    3,645

    3,468

    HMRC has not yet published accounts for 2015/16.

    FTE staff

    09/10

    10/11

    11/12

    12/13

    13/14

    14/15

    15/16

    Enforcement and Compliance

    26,864

    25,475

    25,334

    26,601

    26,923

    26,223

    26,798

    Business Tax

    3,776

    3,877

    3,695

    3,410

    3,160

    4,415

    4,582

    Personal Tax

    27,307

    25,975

    26,858

    24,444

    20,558

    14,949

    15,661

    Benefits & Credits

    6,307

    5,834

    5,301

    5,157

    4,983

    5,193

    5,459

    Corporates

    6,445

    5,720

    5,279

    4,865

    6,376

    6,358

    7,356

    HMRC*

    70,699

    66,881

    66,467

    64,477

    61,370

    57,138

    59,856

    *this total for HMRC includes Civil Service Resourcing.

    The question mentions specific teams within HMRC and those teams are within the Business Areas above, as follows:

    Large Business – Business Tax

    Compliance Unit – Enforcement and Compliance

    Transfer Pricing Unit – Business Tax

    Business International – Business Tax

    Anti-money laundering – Enforcement and Compliance

    HMRC does not publish accounts information at a level of detail that includes expenditure or allocations by specific teams.

  • Viscount Waverley – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Energy and Climate Change

    Viscount Waverley – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Energy and Climate Change

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Viscount Waverley on 2016-06-27.

    To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of whether gas supplies to the UK are secure and will remain competitively priced following the vote to leave the EU, and what contingency plans they have in place; what percentage of UK gas supplies originate from Russia; and what assessment they have made of whether the devaluation of sterling against the rouble following the vote to leave the EU will adversely affect gas prices.

    Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth

    Energy security is my top priority. The Department will take the steps needed to ensure hard working families and business have the energy they need, including from overseas where this adds to the diversity and cost effectiveness of our energy supplies.

    The UK has high levels of gas security from a diverse supply mix including storage facilities; pipelines from Norway, Netherlands and Belgium; and LNG terminals. This is in addition to domestic production which met over half our annual demand of 773TWh in 2014. Gas shippers in the UK purchase gas from hubs across Europe without HMG intervention in a competitive market.

  • Steve McCabe – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Department for International Development

    Steve McCabe – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Department for International Development

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Steve McCabe on 2016-09-14.

    To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what plans she has to increase investment in decentralised renewable energy in developing countries.

    James Wharton

    The UK Government is playing a leading role in improving energy access in developing countries. DFID has a range of programmes which are working with developing countries to ensure renewable energy markets work effectively as well as supporting energy businesses to grow, and providing consumers with access to funding to buy solar goods. For example, our Energy Access Ventures programme is investing in off-grid electric and we are delivering green mini-grid solutions across Africa.

    Through the UK Government’s Energy Africa campaign we are working with solar firms to help them access the finance they need to expand their businesses, create jobs and help reach millions of people in Africa without electricity access.

  • Nic Dakin – 2015 Parliamentary Question to the Department of Health

    Nic Dakin – 2015 Parliamentary Question to the Department of Health

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Nic Dakin on 2015-11-10.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what the current status is of the draft NHS Research and Development Strategy which was consulted on last year; and if he will make a statement.

    George Freeman

    The consultation for the NHS England Research and Development Strategy closed in December 2013. The findings have been used to inform development of the NHS England Research Plan for 2015/16 which has been agreed with the Department.

  • Paul Flynn – 2015 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Communities and Local Government

    Paul Flynn – 2015 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Communities and Local Government

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Paul Flynn on 2015-12-09.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what encouragement he has given local authorities to switch street lighting to LED light sources since May 2015.

    Mr Marcus Jones

    Many local authorities are choosing to reduce street lighting at night to save energy costs and reduce carbon emissions using a variety of approaches, which include replacing traditional sodium lamps with more energy efficient LED lamps.

    However, decisions about street lighting are for elected local councillors, reflecting local circumstances and views.

  • Lord Hoyle – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Ministry of Defence

    Lord Hoyle – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Ministry of Defence

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Hoyle on 2016-01-20.

    To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether steel produced in Britain will be used for the construction of the Type 26 Frigates and other vessels announced in the recent Strategic Security and Defence Review.

    Earl Howe

    As to the source of steel to be used for the construction of the Type 26 Global Combat Ships, I refer the noble Lord to the answer given by my hon. Friend, the Minister for Defence Procurement in the House of Commons on 20 January 2016 to Question 22739.

    The National Security Strategy and Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015 (Cmd 9161) also announced that we will launch a concept stage for a new General Purpose Frigate, build two further Offshore Patrol Vessels and buy three new logistics ships to support the Fleet. As with the Type 26 Global Combat Ship, it is too early to say from where the steel for these programmes will be sourced, but a range of UK suppliers and others will be invited to bid and provide steel for these programmes.

  • Andrew Rosindell – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport

    Andrew Rosindell – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Andrew Rosindell on 2016-02-08.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps his Department is taking to (a) encourage innovation and competition amongst broadband network providers and (b) reduce monopoly control over broadband infrastructure.

    Mr Edward Vaizey

    It is a matter for Ofcom to monitor and regulate competition in electronic communications markets and last year it launched a Strategic Review of Digital Communications. Maintaining and promoting competition and innovation in the electronic communications markets are key areas that Ofcom is considering.

    The promotion of competition and innovation in the telecommunications sector is high on the Government’s list of objectives for the European Commission’s review of the Electronic Communications regulatory Framework, as was reflected in our response to its consultation. Proposals from the Commission are expected later this year.

  • Philip Davies – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Ministry of Defence

    Philip Davies – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Ministry of Defence

    The below Parliamentary question was asked by Philip Davies on 2016-03-03.

    To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 22 February 2016 to Question 26813, what the job titles are of those people in receipt of excess fares allowance, paid car allowances or subsidised health insurance.

    Mark Lancaster

    Personnel in receipt of Excess Fares Allowance, Paid Car Allowance or Subsidised Health Insurance are employed in the Job Families outlined below:

    Business Management and Improvement

    Estates

    Commercial

    Finance

    Communications and Media

    Health Professionals

    Corporate Support

    Health, Safety and Environmental Protection

    Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Commercial

    Human Resources

    DE&S Corporate Services

    Information

    DE&S Engineering

    Internal Audit

    DE&S Finance and Accounting

    Logistics

    DE&S Human Resources

    Policy Strategy and Parliamentary

    DE&S Information Management and IT

    Portfolio, Programme and Project

    DE&S Integrated Logistics

    Security

    DE&S Project Controls

    Training and Education

    DE&S Project Management

    Defence Intelligence

    Engineering and Science

    Notes:

    Job Families are a broader grouping based upon the type of role.

    Job Families where five or less personnel are in receipt of one or more allowances have not been included.