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820710

registered interest
date	11/01/2018
answering body	House of Commons Commission
answering dept id	18
answering dept short name	House of Commons Commission
answering dept sort name	House of Commons Commission
hansard heading	Palace of Westminster: Post Offices
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, (a) how many and (b) which hon. Members were consulted about the change in the opening hours of the post office in Members' Lobby.
tabling member constituency	Birkenhead
tabling member printed	Frank Field
uin	122128
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/02/2018 answer text <p>In response to a Post Office Counters Ltd (POCL) request under its Memorandum of Understanding with both Houses of Parliament, the House of Commons Administration Committee agreed a change to the opening hours of the Post Office counter located in Members Lobby. This change altered the closing time of the counter on Sitting Days from 2200 to 1900.</p><p>Because of the timing of the 2017 General Election and the delay in setting up Domestic Committees, the Administration Committee was notified of the change some considerable time after POCL gave notice that it would need to reduce the opening hours for staffing reasons.</p><p>The decision was made at the Committee’s meeting on 11 December 2017, and implemented from 8 January 2018. Whilst there was no House-wide consultation with hon. Members, the Committee based its decision around data on usage of the counter facility, ensuring value for money whilst avoiding unnecessary duplication of services.</p> answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington answering member printed Tom Brake question first answered 01/02/2018 10:27:17 answering member 151 label Biography information for Tom Brake
tabling member	478 label Biography information for Lord Field of Birkenhead

819936

registered interest
date	10/01/2018
answering body	House of Commons Commission
answering dept id	18
answering dept short name	House of Commons Commission
answering dept sort name	House of Commons Commission
hansard heading	Fairtrade Initiative
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, what plans Parliament has to recognise Fair Trade Fortnight.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	122008
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2018 answer text <p>The Houses of Parliament have for many years recognised and supported Fair Trade Fortnight. Catering customers are made aware of Fair Trade Fortnight through promotional screens and posters in the catering venues. In addition, members of the Catering Team speak to interested customers at their tables about the Fair Trade organisation during the fortnight.</p><p>The House Service sources products that meet UK or equivalent standards of production, and considers purchasing Fairly Traded products where there is a competitive market. Since 1997, all coffee sold in catering outlets has been Fairtrade. Fairtrade products, including a variety of popular drinks and snacks labelled with the Fairtrade mark, are also sold by Catering Services in Parliament. Additionally, Parliament’s bottled water supplier is a social enterprise that donates proceeds to Water Aid.</p> answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington answering member printed Tom Brake question first answered 23/01/2018 13:17:59 answering member 151 label Biography information for Tom Brake
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

819937

registered interest
date	10/01/2018
answering body	House of Commons Commission
answering dept id	18
answering dept short name	House of Commons Commission
answering dept sort name	House of Commons Commission
hansard heading	Parliamentary Estate: Waste Management
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, what percentage of parliamentary waste was (a) recycled and (b) incinerated in the most recent period for which data is available.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	122009
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2018 answer text <p>In the calendar year of 2017, Parliament recycled 48.8% (937,854 kg) of waste. Parliament recovered 13.4% (253,056 kg) of waste, which is a process that applies to food waste, treated to produce methane fuel for energy generation with the solid residues used as soil improver.</p><p>In the same timeframe, Parliament incinerated 36.7% (691,464 kg) of waste at an ‘energy from waste facility’. No waste from the Parliamentary Estate goes to landfill.</p> answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington answering member printed Tom Brake question first answered 25/01/2018 11:19:23 answering member 151 label Biography information for Tom Brake
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

816857

registered interest
date	05/01/2018
answering body	House of Commons Commission
answering dept id	18
answering dept short name	House of Commons Commission
answering dept sort name	House of Commons Commission
hansard heading	Portcullis House
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, what discussions have taken place with the architect Ian Ward about the use of Portcullis House as a possible temporary Chamber.
tabling member constituency	Bassetlaw
tabling member printed	John Mann
uin	121284
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/01/2018 answer text <p>The Commission has no record of any such discussions having taken place.</p> answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington answering member printed Tom Brake question first answered 12/01/2018 16:14:00 answering member 151 label Biography information for Tom Brake
tabling member	1387 label Biography information for Lord Mann

809716

registered interest
date	19/12/2017
answering body	House of Commons Commission
answering dept id	18
answering dept short name	House of Commons Commission
answering dept sort name	House of Commons Commission
hansard heading	House of Commons: Written Questions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, how many and what proportion of the Commission's Answers to Written Parliamentary Questions in the 2017-18 Session to date have referred to the information requested not being (a) collected or (b) collated centrally.
tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
uin	120336
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/01/2018 answer text <p>In the Session to date, the House of Commons Commission has received 30 Written Parliamentary Questions. Three of those questions – representing 10% of the total answers – have referred to the information not being (a) collected or (b) collated centrally: they referred to reported failures to wear a security pass, Specialist Adviser vacancies and average download speeds.</p> answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington answering member printed Tom Brake question first answered 12/01/2018 16:10:51 answering member 151 label Biography information for Tom Brake
tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane

806466

registered interest
date	14/12/2017
answering body	House of Commons Commission
answering dept id	18
answering dept short name	House of Commons Commission
answering dept sort name	House of Commons Commission
hansard heading	House of Commons: Conditions of Employment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, pursuant to the Answer of 30 November 2017 to Question HL3576, what steps he is taking to strengthen the families of Members and staff working in Parliament.
tabling member constituency	Congleton
tabling member printed	Fiona Bruce
uin	119542
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/12/2017 answer text <p>The House of Commons Commission is committed to providing family friendly policies, e.g. maternity leave, parental leave, adoption leave, foster care leave, career breaks, flexible working and the offer of Childcare Vouchers.</p><p>The House of Commons Commission has also taken a number of steps to improve the availability of childcare around the Estate. The House Reference Group on Representation and Inclusion is currently piloting an emergency childcare contract, which makes it easier for Members and House staff to find childcare at short notice. This is in addition to the facilities of the Parliamentary nursery, which welcomes users from across the Parliamentary Estate. Also, all Parliamentary pass holders have access to the Westminster Holiday Playscheme catering for children between 4 years 9 months and 12 years old.</p><p>The House of Commons recently launched the Work+Family Space website for Members, Members’ staff and staff of the House of Commons. The site provides assistance with Backup Care services which include Emergency Childcare, School Holiday Cover and Backup Adult &amp; Eldercare, paid for by the end user. The website also offers a range of other services providing information and advice on a range of subjects.</p><p>In addition, Parliament is aiming to take part in the Inter-Parliamentary Union Gender Sensitive Parliament audit. As part of this process there will be a focus on how Parliament supports work-life balance and family obligations.</p><p>The Members’ pension scheme has comprehensive cover for partners, spouses and dependants in the event of a Member’s death, and the benevolent fund can support their families financially if necessary as well, after they have left the House or died.</p> answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington answering member printed Tom Brake question first answered 21/12/2017 12:51:29 answering member 151 label Biography information for Tom Brake
tabling member	3958 label Biography information for Fiona Bruce

806137

registered interest
date	13/12/2017
answering body	House of Commons Commission
answering dept id	18
answering dept short name	House of Commons Commission
answering dept sort name	House of Commons Commission
hansard heading	House of Commons: Security
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, how many (a) members, (b) members' staff and (c) other pass holders have been reported to the Serjeant at Arms by security officers or police officers for failure to wear or failure to present on request their Palace of Westminster Security Pass in each of the last five years.
tabling member constituency	City of Chester
tabling member printed	Christian Matheson
uin	119338
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/12/2017 answer text <p>The Serjeant at Arms Office does receive emails and phone calls on the subject of failure to wear a Security Pass but the Office does not make a record of these or hold statistics.</p> answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington answering member printed Tom Brake question first answered 21/12/2017 11:49:17 answering member 151 label Biography information for Tom Brake
tabling member	4408 label Biography information for Christian Matheson

802600

registered interest
date	07/12/2017
answering body	House of Commons Commission
answering dept id	18
answering dept short name	House of Commons Commission
answering dept sort name	House of Commons Commission
hansard heading	Parliamentary Estate: WiFi
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, if the Commission will assess the potential merits of consolidating WiFi systems on the Parliamentary Estate.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	118150
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/12/2017 answer text <p>Parliament already has a single wireless network. However, this can appear to be a number of different ones when viewing the WiFi available on estate. This is due to it being segmented into a number of logical virtual networks. This is designed to enable effective cyber security management depending on the end user connecting. For example, guests on the Parliamentary Estate and users of non-Parliamentary devices computers are asked to manually enter an ID and password. However, Members and users of Parliamentary-issued devices automatically connect to the network. PDS plan to rationalise the number of WiFi networks visible on the Parliamentary estate over the course of 2018, the intent being to reduce the number visible to the minimum viable to meet cyber security requirements.</p> answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington answering member printed Tom Brake question first answered 13/12/2017 12:50:30 answering member 151 label Biography information for Tom Brake
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

802688

registered interest
date	07/12/2017
answering body	House of Commons Commission
answering dept id	18
answering dept short name	House of Commons Commission
answering dept sort name	House of Commons Commission
hansard heading	Church House
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, when the contract for emergency relocation to Church House was terminated; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	New Forest West
tabling member printed	Sir Desmond Swayne
uin	118237
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/12/2017 answer text <p>An agreement between the House of Commons and Church House expired in 2006.</p><p>The House has new contingency plans for a forced relocation in the event of a fire, flood, or other emergency. These plans are not limited by or dependent on one relocation venue or building, and they address a variety of different risks, scenarios and requirements.</p><p>It would be inappropriate to expand further due to security considerations.</p> answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington answering member printed Tom Brake question first answered 13/12/2017 12:49:20 answering member 151 label Biography information for Tom Brake
tabling member	55 label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne

793130

registered interest
date	21/11/2017
answering body	House of Commons Commission
answering dept id	18
answering dept short name	House of Commons Commission
answering dept sort name	House of Commons Commission
hansard heading	House of Commons: Staff
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, what steps the Commission is taking to improve the (a) physical and (b) mental well-being of all employed staff.
tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
uin	114915
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/11/2017 answer text <p>The Parliamentary Health and Wellbeing Service (PHWS) support staff to help maintain and improve their physical and mental well-being.</p><p>PHWS offer a number of services including:</p><ul><li>healthcare advice to improve fitness and wellbeing</li><li>wellbeing classes on the Parliamentary Estate, including yoga, pilates and mindfulness</li><li>advice and guidance for staff with disabilities</li><li>support to give up smoking plus dietary and lifestyle advice</li><li>access to physiotherapy services.</li></ul><p><br>The House also has a contract with Westminster Gym which provides employees, amongst others, to access to gym facilities and a range of classes and treatments.</p><p>Wellbeing support is also provided and includes counselling by Wellbeing Practitioners. Support, advice and guidance is also provided to help with issues such as:</p><ul><li>Mental Health</li><li>Problems at home or work</li><li>Ill health or ill health of loved ones</li><li>Financial difficulties and debt</li><li>Bereavement</li><li>Alcohol and Drug issues</li></ul><p><br>A minor treatment clinic is located in the Palace of Westminster. The Clinical Nurse Adviser can provide advice and information about illness, injuries at work, lifestyle and wellbeing issues. The Clinical nurse is able to refer clients onto specialist agencies or in-house services where necessary. Minor treatments such as dressings, ear syringing, removal of stitches and blood pressure monitoring can take place at this clinic.</p><p>The Service also runs Health &amp; Wellbeing events. These are organised regularly during the parliamentary year and include an annual Wellbeing Day. This gives staff the opportunity to have an individual health check and obtain advice and guidance on health &amp; wellbeing related issues.</p> answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington answering member printed Tom Brake question first answered 28/11/2017 16:28:40 answering member 151 label Biography information for Tom Brake
tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane