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1133249
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-19more like thismore than 2019-06-19
answering body
House of Commons Commission remove filter
answering dept id 18 more like this
answering dept short name House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept sort name House of Commons Commission more like this
hansard heading Members' Staff: General Practitioners more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, whether Members' staff can (a) register with and (b) access an on-site medical doctor. more like this
tabling member constituency Birkenhead more like this
tabling member printed
Frank Field more like this
uin 266763 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-02more like thismore than 2019-07-02
answer text <p>Members’ staff cannot register with nor access an on-site medical doctor as there are none on-site. There are occupational health physicians who work within the Parliamentary Health and Wellbeing Service (PHWS) via a contract with Guys and St Thomas’ hospital. Managers can refer their staff to PHWS for advice and support if they feel that their health is being affected by their work. Members of Parliament can seek occupational health advice for their staff via the Members HR advisory service.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington remove filter
answering member printed Tom Brake more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-02T16:19:30.787Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-02T16:19:30.787Z
answering member
151
label Biography information for Tom Brake more like this
previous answer version
125150
answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington more like this
answering member printed Tom Brake more like this
answering member
151
label Biography information for Tom Brake more like this
tabling member
478
label Biography information for Lord Field of Birkenhead more like this
1132169
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-13more like thismore than 2019-06-13
answering body
House of Commons Commission remove filter
answering dept id 18 more like this
answering dept short name House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept sort name House of Commons Commission more like this
hansard heading Parliament: Veganism and Vegetarianism more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, what plans the Commission has to (a) increase choice in parliamentary catering for vegetarians and vegans and (b) set prices that reflect the true cost of producing food. more like this
tabling member constituency Stroud more like this
tabling member printed
Dr David Drew more like this
uin 264313 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-18more like thismore than 2019-06-18
answer text <p>Catering services have increased the number of vegetarian and vegan options across all menus over the past year and there are plans for the range to continue to grow this year. Catering services will continue to support National Vegetarian week and Vegan Month. Some chefs have also attended a two day training course looking at new ideas in plant-based foods to enhance the menus, with further development opportunities planned.</p><p>Catering prices are reviewed on an annual basis and amended to reflect one year’s change in the food price index (a subset of the consumer price index) and applied as a standard percentage increase across the whole product range. New prices come into effect in April, at the beginning of each new financial year.</p><p>The Finance Committee sets the overall budget direction and targets, and the Administration Committee confirms that the pricing percentages work within the overall budget direction and target once they have been presented to them on an annual basis. The House of Commons Commission is asked for a final decision if agreement cannot be reached with both Committees.</p><p>The catering budget set for 2019/20 for food gross profit is to achieve a 62% gross profit margin. This food gross profit covers the cost of food production across all venues on the estate.</p><p>Any prices which need to adjust mid-year due to significant market supplier increases (a previous example being the increase in the price of salmon by 40% in 2016/17) will be reported back to Committees separately.</p>
answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington remove filter
answering member printed Tom Brake more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-18T20:33:09.5Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-18T20:33:09.5Z
answering member
151
label Biography information for Tom Brake more like this
tabling member
252
label Biography information for Dr David Drew more like this
1131268
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-11more like thismore than 2019-06-11
answering body
House of Commons Commission remove filter
answering dept id 18 more like this
answering dept short name House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept sort name House of Commons Commission more like this
hansard heading Parliamentary Estate: Poultry Meat more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, whether all chicken served on the Parliamentary estate is free range. more like this
tabling member constituency Huddersfield more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Barry Sheerman more like this
uin 263055 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-13more like thismore than 2019-06-13
answer text <p>None of our chicken is free range. Unless especially requested for an event, all standard poultry for cafeterias and restaurants is British Red Tractor farm assured but not free range.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington remove filter
answering member printed Tom Brake more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-13T10:23:23.653Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-13T10:23:23.653Z
answering member
151
label Biography information for Tom Brake more like this
tabling member
411
label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman more like this
1130567
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-06more like thismore than 2019-06-06
answering body
House of Commons Commission remove filter
answering dept id 18 more like this
answering dept short name House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept sort name House of Commons Commission more like this
hansard heading House of Commons Commission: Living Wage more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, what proportion of organisations that hold contracts with the Commission pay the National Living Wage. more like this
tabling member constituency Ellesmere Port and Neston more like this
tabling member printed
Justin Madders more like this
uin 261263 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-11more like thismore than 2019-06-11
answer text <p>The House of Commons is accredited by Citizens UK as a London Living Wage Employer. The terms of its accreditation licence require that contractors and sub-contractors with dedicated staff who are based on parliamentary premises are paying those staff at least the London Living Wage.</p><p>Contractors and sub-contractors which provide services in relation to our contracts, while not having a presence on parliamentary premises, are required to pay dedicated staff at least the London Living Wage, or the UK Living Wage if based outside London.</p><p>We can confirm that to our knowledge, all dedicated staff are being paid either the London Living Wage or the UK Living Wage.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington remove filter
answering member printed Tom Brake more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-11T15:40:19.653Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-11T15:40:19.653Z
answering member
151
label Biography information for Tom Brake more like this
tabling member
4418
label Biography information for Justin Madders more like this
1129675
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-04more like thismore than 2019-06-04
answering body
House of Commons Commission remove filter
answering dept id 18 more like this
answering dept short name House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept sort name House of Commons Commission more like this
hansard heading House of Commons: Repairs and Maintenance more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, what steps are planned to be taken to improve the digital accessibility of the House of Commons through the Restoration and Renewal programme. more like this
tabling member constituency Croydon North more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Steve Reed more like this
uin 260011 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-11more like thismore than 2019-06-11
answer text <p>Plans to improve the digital accessibility of Parliament as part of the Restoration and Renewal programme have not yet been agreed, as this work is still at an early stage. However, recognising the importance of this matter, the shadow Sponsor Board has agreed a strategic approach, which commits the programme to deliver a building which supports Parliament’s core function as a working legislature using high-quality design and technology, as well as encouraging wider participation in the work of Parliament, including through improved digital access. This strategic approach has also been endorsed by the Commissions of both Houses.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington remove filter
answering member printed Tom Brake more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-11T15:37:20.177Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-11T15:37:20.177Z
answering member
151
label Biography information for Tom Brake more like this
tabling member
4268
label Biography information for Steve Reed more like this
1129022
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-03more like thismore than 2019-06-03
answering body
House of Commons Commission remove filter
answering dept id 18 more like this
answering dept short name House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept sort name House of Commons Commission more like this
hansard heading Parliament: Magazines more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, whether the Commission funds the Parliamentary Review magazine. more like this
tabling member constituency Stroud more like this
tabling member printed
Dr David Drew more like this
uin 258957 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-06more like thismore than 2019-06-06
answer text <p>The Commission does not fund The Parliamentary Review.</p><p>Information about funding of the magazine can be found on The Parliamentary Review’s website:</p><p>(<a href="https://www.theparliamentaryreview.co.uk/faqs" target="_blank">https://www.theparliamentaryreview.co.uk/faqs</a>).</p> more like this
answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington remove filter
answering member printed Tom Brake more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-06T05:59:18.307Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-06T05:59:18.307Z
answering member
151
label Biography information for Tom Brake more like this
tabling member
252
label Biography information for Dr David Drew more like this
1128396
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-05-22more like thismore than 2019-05-22
answering body
House of Commons Commission remove filter
answering dept id 18 more like this
answering dept short name House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept sort name House of Commons Commission more like this
hansard heading Parliament: Pensions more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, whether the parliamentary pension fund plans to divest itself of investments in fossil fuels. more like this
tabling member constituency Stroud more like this
tabling member printed
Dr David Drew more like this
uin 257435 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-06more like thismore than 2019-06-06
answer text <p>The Trustees of the Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund are responsible for managing the Fund’s investments. Therefore PCPF matters are not for the House of Commons Commission.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington remove filter
answering member printed Tom Brake more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-06T10:59:16.957Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-06T10:59:16.957Z
answering member
151
label Biography information for Tom Brake more like this
tabling member
252
label Biography information for Dr David Drew more like this
1127670
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-05-20more like thismore than 2019-05-20
answering body
House of Commons Commission remove filter
answering dept id 18 more like this
answering dept short name House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept sort name House of Commons Commission more like this
hansard heading Parliamentary Estate: Food more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, what proportion of food stuffs sourced for food outlets on the Parliamentary estate were produced in the UK in the latest period for which figures are available. more like this
tabling member constituency Cardiff Central more like this
tabling member printed
Jo Stevens more like this
uin 256412 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-23more like thismore than 2019-05-23
answer text <p>Although all of our products are fully traceable to source, the House Service does not record or hold the information in respect of sourcing from one particular country or region. This information is held by the relevant suppliers. Whilst suppliers are able to provide full traceability on any given product, for logistical reasons they would not be able to provide information to the level of detail requested because where our products are sourced may change from time to time.</p><p>The vast majority of fresh products, such as meat, poultry, dairy, eggs, bread, ice cream, and most fruit and vegetables when in season are sourced from within the UK. This is possible because, in the first instance, we demand that UK or equivalent standards of welfare and production must be met as this is a consideration of ethics and quality rather than origin.</p><p>The House Service sources products that are produced to higher environmental standards where possible.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington remove filter
answering member printed Tom Brake more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-05-23T15:58:51.183Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-23T15:58:51.183Z
answering member
151
label Biography information for Tom Brake more like this
tabling member
4425
label Biography information for Jo Stevens more like this
1127135
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-05-16more like thismore than 2019-05-16
answering body
House of Commons Commission remove filter
answering dept id 18 more like this
answering dept short name House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept sort name House of Commons Commission more like this
hansard heading Palace of Westminster: Industrial Health and Safety more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, on how many occasions falling debris has been recorded at the Palace of Westminster in the last 12 months. more like this
tabling member constituency Cardiff Central more like this
tabling member printed
Jo Stevens more like this
uin 255343 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-23more like thismore than 2019-05-23
answer text <p>There have been eight recorded stone falls at the Palace of Westminster over the last 12 months. No injuries were sustained.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington remove filter
answering member printed Tom Brake more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-05-23T15:54:19.21Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-23T15:54:19.21Z
answering member
151
label Biography information for Tom Brake more like this
previous answer version
119456
answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington more like this
answering member printed Tom Brake more like this
answering member
151
label Biography information for Tom Brake more like this
tabling member
4425
label Biography information for Jo Stevens more like this
1126139
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-05-13more like thismore than 2019-05-13
answering body
House of Commons Commission remove filter
answering dept id 18 more like this
answering dept short name House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept sort name House of Commons Commission more like this
hansard heading Parliamentary Estate: Waste more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, what recent estimate the Commission has made of the amount of food waste produced by the kitchens on the parliamentary estate. more like this
tabling member constituency Coventry South more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Jim Cunningham more like this
uin 253486 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-21more like thismore than 2019-05-21
answer text <p>Management information from Parliament’s waste contractor demonstrates that between April 2018 to April 2019, Parliament generated 235,595 kgs of food waste. This represents a 12% reduction from 2017/18 when 266,749 kgs of food waste was generated. Food waste from prepared dishes in Commons catering outlets is approximately 3% against sales, well below the national industry average (5%).</p> more like this
answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington remove filter
answering member printed Tom Brake more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-05-21T17:58:33.203Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-21T17:58:33.203Z
answering member
151
label Biography information for Tom Brake more like this
previous answer version
118569
answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington more like this
answering member printed Tom Brake more like this
answering member
151
label Biography information for Tom Brake more like this
tabling member
308
label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham more like this