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595364

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date	07/10/2016
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Cabinet Office: Migrant Workers
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, (a) how many and (b) what proportion of staff employed by his Department are non-UK nationals.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
uin	47408
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2016 answer text <p>All Government Departments are bound by legal requirements concerning the right to work in the UK and, in addition, the Civil Service Nationality Rules. Evidence of nationality is checked at the point of recruitment into the Civil Service as part of wider pre-employment checks, but there is no requirement on departments to retain this information beyond the point at which it has served its purpose.</p><p>More broadly, the Government will be consulting in due course on how we work with business to ensure that workers in this country have the skills that they need to get a job. But there are no proposals to publish lists of the number or proportion of foreign workers.</p> answering member constituency Ipswich answering member printed Ben Gummer question first answered 13/10/2016 11:11:34 answering member 3988 label Biography information for Ben Gummer
tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

595366

registered interest
date	07/10/2016
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Public Sector: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 13 September 2016 to Question 45594, on public sector: procurement, where the Crown Commercial Service analysis can be found that is referred to in that Answer.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
uin	47382
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/10/2016 answer text <p>The Crown Commercial Service analysis referred to was undertaken internally to facilitate answering the Hon Member's previous question. The key data is reproduced below.</p><p> </p><p><strong>UK Tenders on Tenders Electronic Daily (Official journal of the EU) and Contracts Finder</strong></p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>MONTH</p></td><td><p>TED</p></td><td><p>CONTRACTS FINDER</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>January 2016</p></td><td><p>812</p></td><td><p>2,577</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>February 2016</p></td><td><p>760</p></td><td><p>3,080</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>March 2016</p></td><td><p>987</p></td><td><p>3,256</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>April 2016</p></td><td><p>958</p></td><td><p>2,865</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>May 2016</p></td><td><p>881</p></td><td><p>2,960</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>June 2016</p></td><td><p>907</p></td><td><p>931</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>July 2016</p></td><td><p>1,033</p></td><td><p>2,853</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>August 2016</p></td><td><p>1,027</p></td><td><p>3,570</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p>This clearly illustrates both the deferment in “Contract Finder” tenders during the EU referendum purdah period, and the lack of any significant change in the number of “Tenders Electronic Daily” opportunities.</p> answering member constituency Ipswich answering member printed Ben Gummer question first answered 12/10/2016 15:30:03 answering member 3988 label Biography information for Ben Gummer
tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

595374

registered interest
date	07/10/2016
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	United Nations: Finance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, which governmental departments make voluntary contributions to UN special political missions; and how much each such Department contributed in each of the last five years.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
uin	47049
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2016 answer text <p>​Government Departments, notably the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Ministry of Defence and Department for International Development have all made occasional targeted voluntary contributions to UN Special Political Missions (SPMs) over the last five years. Information about these discretionary payments is not held in a single consolidated form, and could only be obtained at a disproportionate cost. The Government identifies and monitors the value and impact of providing the voluntary funding on a case by case basis.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 17/10/2016 15:39:42 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

595375

registered interest
date	07/10/2016
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Civil Servants: Redundancy Pay
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will undertake an Equality Impact Assessment of the proposed changes to the Civil Service Compensation Scheme.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
uin	47183
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/10/2016 answer text <p>The Government consulted on its reforms to the Civil Service Compensation Scheme and considered the responses it received from civil servants and others carefully. It held several meetings with unions during the consultation and then further meetings with unions that agreed to participate. An equalities impact assessment was published on 26 September alongside the Government’s consultation response.</p><p>The Government believes its proposed reforms will provide a firm foundation for the management of the Civil Service and its people for a generation. The new terms compare favourably with exit terms in the wider economy and will align the Civil Service Compensation Scheme with reforms across the public sector. It will support employers in managing their workforce and simplify the exit process while treating employees respectfully and fairly.</p> answering member constituency Ipswich answering member printed Ben Gummer grouped question UIN 46837 47233 47234 question first answered 14/10/2016 11:32:07 answering member 3988 label Biography information for Ben Gummer
tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

595390

registered interest
date	07/10/2016
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Incentives
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 12 September 2016 to Question 44306, what assessment he has made of the effect of his Department's policies on trends in shifts from bonuses to salaries in the financial sector; and what plans he has to tackle income inequality in the UK.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
uin	46911
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/10/2016 answer text <p>The UK is at the forefront of global efforts to tackle unacceptable pay practices in the banking sector and has the toughest regime on pay of any major financial centre.</p><p> </p><p>Firms are now required to have policies in place to defer, reduce, cancel or clawback bonuses in the event that poor performance or misconduct comes to light and the Government expects firms to be proactive in their application of these policies. Used in this way bonuses can be an effective incentive for staff to act in the long term interests of a business.</p><p> </p><p>The Government’s efforts have resulted in a restructuring of pay including a significant reduction in cash bonuses, and a better alignment of risk and reward in the financial sector.</p><p> </p><p>Income inequality is lower than it was in 2010, and close to its lowest level since the mid-1980s. Furthermore, distributional analysis published by the Treasury alongside Budget 2016 shows that the richest fifth of households are projected to pay a greater proportion of taxes in 2019-20 than in 2010-11 as a result of government policy – and more than all other households put together.</p><p> </p><p>The government is committed to making Britain a country that works for everyone through tacking injustices and ensuring that everyone, whatever their background, is able to go as far as their talents can take them.</p> answering member constituency Brighton, Kemptown answering member printed Simon Kirby question first answered 14/10/2016 09:50:27 answering member 3929 label Biography information for Simon Kirby
tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

595391

registered interest
date	07/10/2016
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Incentives
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 12 September 2016 to Question 44306 and with reference to ONS figures detailing the record amount of bonuses paid in Great Britain last year, released in Average weekly earnings, bonus payments in Great Britain: financial year ending 2016, on 15 September, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of his policies in curbing excessive performance bonuses; and what plans he has to tackle inequality in performance bonuses between industry sectors.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
uin	46912
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2016 answer text <p>The UK is at the forefront of global efforts to tackle unacceptable pay practices in the banking sector and has the toughest regime on pay of any major financial centre.</p><p> </p><p>Firms are now required to have policies in place to defer, reduce, cancel or clawback bonuses in the event that poor performance or misconduct comes to light and the Government expects firms to be proactive in their application of these policies. Used in this way bonuses can be an effective incentive for staff to act in the long term interests of a business.</p><p> </p><p>The Government’s efforts have resulted in a restructuring of pay including a significant reduction in cash bonuses, and a better alignment of risk and reward in the financial sector.</p><p> </p><p>Outside the financial services sector, it is for businesses to decide how they remunerate their employees provided minimum legal requirements are met. The ONS statistics show that bonuses as a percentage of total pay for sectors other than finance and insurance have remained relatively stable since 2000 at an average of 4.0%.</p><p> </p><p>The Government intends to publish a consultation document later this year that will set out a range of options for strengthening corporate governance and the way executive pay is set and reported, including greater disclosure of the targets that trigger bonus payments to company directors.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Brighton, Kemptown answering member printed Simon Kirby question first answered 17/10/2016 09:47:04 answering member 3929 label Biography information for Simon Kirby
tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

595392

registered interest
date	07/10/2016
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Local Growth Deals: Taxation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 12 September 2016 to Question 44480, through what mechanisms devolution deals will reduce regional variations in tax generation.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
uin	46913
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/10/2016 answer text <p>The government has devolved significant powers and funding from central government to city regions through devolution deals, including powers over transport, skills and planning. Devolution is about bringing together key levers at the right functional economic geography to drive economic growth. This will empower local leaders to invest money where it is most needed, to create high-quality jobs and boost local economic growth.</p><p> </p><p>The government has also announced that it will pilot the move to 100% business rate retention with Greater Manchester and the Liverpool City Region, and that this offer is open to other mayoral combined authorities, ensuring local areas and communities see the benefits of supporting businesses and jobs through increased local tax receipts.</p> answering member constituency South West Hertfordshire answering member printed Mr David Gauke question first answered 14/10/2016 09:52:51 answering member 1529 label Biography information for Mr David Gauke
tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

595394

registered interest
date	07/10/2016
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Local Growth Deals
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 12 September 2016 to Question 44480, what monitoring mechanisms are in place to collect data on the effects of his Department's devolution policies.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
uin	46914
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2016 answer text <p>The Government believes that local areas are best placed to monitor the effects of devolution policies within their locality. All devolution deals include a commitment to putting in place a monitoring and evaluation plan, which is locally developed and administered with government support and signed off by government.</p><p>Combined authorities are also required to have local scrutiny committees, helping to ensure that those best placed to monitor devolution activity are empowered to do so.</p><p>It is the government’s view that this is an appropriate and proportionate approach to decentralising power.</p> answering member constituency Brigg and Goole answering member printed Andrew Percy question first answered 17/10/2016 14:45:10 answering member 3939 label Biography information for Andrew Percy
tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

595401

registered interest
date	07/10/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Living Wage
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, pursuant to the Answer of 21 September 2016 to Question 46285, what assessment he has made of the effect of the introduction of the national living wage on overtime, shift premiums and bank holiday payments for low paid workers; and whether an impact assessment on additional payments was carried out before the new national living wage was implemented.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
uin	47383
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/10/2016 answer text <p>The Government produced an <a href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukia/2016/3/pdfs/ukia_20160003_en.pdf" target="_blank">impact assessment</a> prior to the introduction of the National Living Wage.</p><p> </p><p>In preparing this impact assessment, the Government conducted an informal consultation with business groups to understand the likely impact arising from the introduction of the National Living Wage (NLW) – including on pay structures and reward packages. These responses are detailed within the impact assessment.</p><p> </p><p>The impact assessment outlines a “ripple effect” associated with the introduction of the National Living Wage, which indirectly benefits workers up to the 25<sup>th</sup> percentile of the income distribution. By 2020, the NLW is expected to impact 2.9 million low paid workers directly - whilst a further 3.1 million workers earning above the National Living Wage are expected to see an increase in their income.</p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James grouped question UIN 47384 47431 question first answered 14/10/2016 12:42:13 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

595402

registered interest
date	07/10/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Companies: Staff
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, pursuant to the Answer of 21 September 2016 to Question 46285, on companies: costs, if he will produce a combined impact assessment of the package of measures announced by his predecessor.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
uin	47384
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/10/2016 answer text <p>The Government produced an <a href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukia/2016/3/pdfs/ukia_20160003_en.pdf" target="_blank">impact assessment</a> prior to the introduction of the National Living Wage.</p><p> </p><p>In preparing this impact assessment, the Government conducted an informal consultation with business groups to understand the likely impact arising from the introduction of the National Living Wage (NLW) – including on pay structures and reward packages. These responses are detailed within the impact assessment.</p><p> </p><p>The impact assessment outlines a “ripple effect” associated with the introduction of the National Living Wage, which indirectly benefits workers up to the 25<sup>th</sup> percentile of the income distribution. By 2020, the NLW is expected to impact 2.9 million low paid workers directly - whilst a further 3.1 million workers earning above the National Living Wage are expected to see an increase in their income.</p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James grouped question UIN 47383 47431 question first answered 14/10/2016 12:42:13 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe