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451438

registered interest
date	09/02/2016
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Syria: Sanctions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the effect on employment levels in the Syrian textile industry of the application of sanctions on Syria; and if he will estimate the number of Syrian textile workers and their families who have left Syria due to the loss of employment arising from application of economic sanctions.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Paul Flynn
uin	26671
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/02/2016 answer text <p>International sanctions restrict the regime’s ability to wage war against the civilian population and pressure the regime to engage in negotiations with the opposition. The UK fully supports EU sanctions against Syria which are rigorously assessed to ensure restrictive measures are targeted and proportionate. We are mindful of the humanitarian impact of sanctions.</p><p>There are no EU sanctions specifically on the Syrian textile industry and we are not aware of any direct impact of sanctions on employment levels in the textile industry.</p><p>The high number of civilians fleeing Syria is a direct consequence of the regime’s brutal five-year war against the civilian population. The regime has repeatedly employed siege tactics, indiscriminately attacked densely populated areas and targeted civilian infrastructure. Therefore, only by securing a political solution to the Syrian conflict will it be possible to provide stability for Syrian workers and their families, and stop the current levels of people leaving Syria.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 17/02/2016 16:59:45 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	545 label Biography information for Paul Flynn

451439

registered interest
date	09/02/2016
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	North Korea: Guided Weapons
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has made on the test launch by North Korea of a long-range ballistic missile on 7 February 2016; and what representations the Government has received on the UK maintenance of the its long-range Trident ballistic missile system since 7 February 2016.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Paul Flynn
uin	26670
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/02/2016 answer text <p>I have strongly condemned the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)’s satellite launch of 7 February, which used ballistic missile technology in clear violation of a number of UN Security Council Resolutions. On 8 February I summoned the DPRK’s Ambassador to make clear the UK’s strong condemnation of the launch. In addition, I issued a Written Ministerial Statement to Parliament on 11 February, setting out the UK’s response to the satellite launch. The DPRK’s actions are a further threat to regional security and the stability of the Korean peninsula. It is clear that the DPRK continues to prioritise its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes over the welfare of its people.</p><p>The government has not received any representations on the Trident long-range missile system since 7 February 2016.</p> answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 16/02/2016 16:39:18 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
tabling member	545 label Biography information for Paul Flynn

451440

registered interest
date	09/02/2016
answering body	Department for Energy and Climate Change
answering dept id	63
answering dept short name	Energy and Climate Change
answering dept sort name	Energy and Climate Change
hansard heading	Energy: Meters
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what plans her Department has to ensure that the smart meter roll-out is used as an opportunity to engage with householders on the issue of carbon monoxide safety.
tabling member constituency	Denton and Reddish
tabling member printed	Andrew Gwynne
uin	26495
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2016 answer text <p>Energy suppliers are responsible for installing smart meters in their domestic customers’ premises. It is, a condition of their licence that energy suppliers must comply with the Smart Meter Installation Code of Practice, which is regulated by Ofgem:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.smicop.co.uk/SitePages/Home.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.smicop.co.uk/SitePages/Home.aspx</a></p><p> </p><p>The Code states that the installer should inform the customer about the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) and the need to regularly have all gas appliances serviced and checked by a Gas Safe Registered engineer.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South Northamptonshire answering member printed Andrea Leadsom question first answered 11/02/2016 15:19:56 answering member 4117 label Biography information for Andrea Leadsom
tabling member	1506 label Biography information for Andrew Gwynne

451443

registered interest
date	09/02/2016
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Aspartame
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, in which countries aspartame has been banned; and for what reason each such ban has been enacted.
tabling member constituency	Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
tabling member printed	Dr Paul Monaghan
uin	26682
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/02/2016 answer text <p>We are advised by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) that aspartame is permitted in all European Union Member States. It is also permitted in those countries aligned to EU legislation participating in the European Economic Area and European Free Trade Association.</p><p> </p><p>Aspartame has also been evaluated for safety by The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives and provisions for its use are included in the international Codex Alimentarius General Standard on Food Additives.</p><p> </p><p>Whilst the FSA is not aware of any countries where aspartame is banned, it is possible there are countries which do not have legislation regulating the use of aspartame or other food additives.</p> answering member constituency Battersea answering member printed Jane Ellison question first answered 15/02/2016 09:40:31 answering member 3918 label Biography information for Jane Ellison
tabling member	4383 label Biography information for Dr Paul Monaghan

451457

registered interest
date	09/02/2016
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Libya: Unmanned Air Vehicles
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, within what timeframe his Department is able to deploy Reaper drones to Libya.
tabling member constituency	Blaydon
tabling member printed	Mr David Anderson
uin	26528
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/02/2016 answer text <p>I am withholding the information on the deployment timelines of Reaper Remotely Piloted Air Systems as its disclosure would or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 16/02/2016 16:00:22 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	1486 label Biography information for Mr David Anderson

451458

registered interest
date	09/02/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education: Standards
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what sanctions can be taken against the Office of the Independent Adjudicator if it misses the 90-day target in issuing complaint outcomes set by the European Directive on Alternative Dispute Resolution.
tabling member constituency	Blaydon
tabling member printed	Mr David Anderson
uin	26674
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/02/2016 answer text <p>Should an approved Alternative Dispute Resolution provider, such<br>as the Office for the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education (OIA),be found<br>to be continually failing to comply with the Alternative Dispute Resolution Regulations<br>2015, the Government has set out a process that enables an appointed body (the<br>Chartered Trading Standards Institute) to monitor compliance, recommend<br>improvements and, ultimately, remove a body from the approved list.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The OIA is independent of Government and funded by compulsory subscriptions<br>from higher education providers. All higher education providers in receipt of<br>student support funding are required, through legislation, to join the OIA and pay<br>subscription fees. The OIA makes an assessment each year of the level of<br>funding it requires to ensure that its costs can be met.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Orpington answering member printed Joseph Johnson grouped question UIN 26675 question first answered 17/02/2016 15:45:44 answering member 4039 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone
tabling member	1486 label Biography information for Mr David Anderson

451459

registered interest
date	09/02/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education: Standards
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what additional resources his Department plans to make available to the Office of the Independent Adjudicator to ensure it meets the 90-day target in issuing complaint outcomes set by the European Directive on Alternative Dispute Resolution.
tabling member constituency	Blaydon
tabling member printed	Mr David Anderson
uin	26675
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/02/2016 answer text <p>Should an approved Alternative Dispute Resolution provider, such<br>as the Office for the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education (OIA),be found<br>to be continually failing to comply with the Alternative Dispute Resolution Regulations<br>2015, the Government has set out a process that enables an appointed body (the<br>Chartered Trading Standards Institute) to monitor compliance, recommend<br>improvements and, ultimately, remove a body from the approved list.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The OIA is independent of Government and funded by compulsory subscriptions<br>from higher education providers. All higher education providers in receipt of<br>student support funding are required, through legislation, to join the OIA and pay<br>subscription fees. The OIA makes an assessment each year of the level of<br>funding it requires to ensure that its costs can be met.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Orpington answering member printed Joseph Johnson grouped question UIN 26674 question first answered 17/02/2016 15:45:44 answering member 4039 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone
tabling member	1486 label Biography information for Mr David Anderson

451463

registered interest
date	09/02/2016
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Flood Control: Calder Valley
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how much was spent on flood defence schemes in the Calder Valley area in (a) 1997 to 2010, (b) 2010 to 2015; and what the projected spend on such schemes is for 2015 to 2020.
tabling member constituency	Halifax
tabling member printed	Holly Lynch
uin	26487
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/02/2016 answer text <p>The following table shows historic and projected annual total spend on flood defence schemes in the Calder Valley area.</p><p> </p><p>Schemes are allocated funding based on nationally consistent criteria. The position of a scheme in the programme will depend on the availability and timing of contributions and how its appraisal or design are progressing.</p><p> </p><p>The projected funding has been allocated in current spending plans and the Government’s National Flood Resilience Review will re-examine worst case extreme weather scenarios and the resulting potential flood impacts across the country.</p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><p><strong>Total spend (Total in £k)</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2000/01</strong></p></td><td><p>175</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2001/02</strong></p></td><td><p>664</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2002/03</strong></p></td><td><p>1,480</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2003/04</strong></p></td><td><p>836</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2004/05</strong></p></td><td><p>3,798</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2005/06</strong></p></td><td><p>10,785</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2006/07</strong></p></td><td><p>5,106</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2007/08</strong></p></td><td><p>1,221</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2008/09</strong></p></td><td><p>95</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2009/10</strong></p></td><td><p>145</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2010/11</strong></p></td><td><p>537</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2011/12</strong></p></td><td><p>3,865</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2012/13</strong></p></td><td><p>5,705</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2013/14</strong></p></td><td><p>2,627</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2014/15</strong></p></td><td><p>1,086</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2015/16</strong></p></td><td><p>2,760</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2016/17</strong></p></td><td><p>2,686</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2017/18</strong></p></td><td><p>0</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2018/19</strong></p></td><td><p>200</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2019/20</strong></p></td><td><p>270</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2020/21</strong></p></td><td><p>50</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 18/02/2016 17:34:06 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	4472 label Biography information for Holly Lynch

451472

registered interest
date	09/02/2016
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Muscular Dystrophy: Drugs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, when he plans to announce a decision on access to Translarna after the NICE Highly Specialised Technology Committee meeting on 17 February 2016.
tabling member constituency	Leeds North West
tabling member printed	Greg Mulholland
uin	26415
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/02/2016 answer text <p>The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is currently evaluating Translarna (ataluren) for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy through its highly specialised technology programme. The publication date for NICE’s final guidance is to be confirmed.</p><p> </p><p>NHS England has advised that it is in constructive discussions with the pharmaceutical company about the development of a managed access agreement for Translarna and a progress update will be given at the next NICE Evaluation Committee meeting on 17 February 2016.</p><p> </p><p>In the absence of guidance from NICE, it is for commissioners to make decisions on whether to fund medicines based on an assessment of the available evidence.</p> answering member constituency Mid Norfolk answering member printed George Freeman grouped question UIN 26414 question first answered 12/02/2016 16:21:56 answering member 4020 label Biography information for George Freeman
tabling member	1540 label Biography information for Greg Mulholland

451475

registered interest
date	09/02/2016
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Child Benefit: EU Nationals
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate he has made of the annual cost of paying child benefit to EU nationals under the terms of the renegotiation proposed by the EU Council President.
tabling member constituency	Shipley
tabling member printed	Philip Davies
uin	26485
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/02/2016 answer text <p>The information is not available.</p> answering member constituency East Hampshire answering member printed Damian Hinds question first answered 22/02/2016 16:47:23 answering member 3969 label Biography information for Damian Hinds
tabling member	1565 label Biography information for Sir Philip Davies