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227908
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-03-17more like thismore than 2015-03-17
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Police: 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 Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the debate on police widows pensions of 25 February, Official Report, columns 126-133WH, what steps she is taking to ensure all police widowers receive life-long pensions. more like this
tabling member constituency York Outer remove filter
tabling member printed
Julian Sturdy more like this
uin 227749 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-03-19more like thismore than 2015-03-19
answer text <p>The Chancellor announced in the Budget on 18 March that the Government will ensure that all widows, widowers and civil partners of police officers and firefighters who are killed on duty will no longer lose their survivor benefits if they remarry, cohabit, or form a civil partnership.</p><p>The Home Office and Department for Communities and Local Government will set out further details in due course.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Hemel Hempstead more like this
answering member printed Mike Penning more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-03-19T15:56:33.767Zmore like thismore than 2015-03-19T15:56:33.767Z
answering member
1528
label Biography information for Sir Mike Penning more like this
tabling member
4079
label Biography information for Julian Sturdy more like this
227293
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-03-13more like thismore than 2015-03-13
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Antisocial Behaviour: Noise more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps the Government plans to take to protect residents from persistently noisy neighbours. more like this
tabling member constituency York Outer remove filter
tabling member printed
Julian Sturdy more like this
uin 227573 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-03-19more like thismore than 2015-03-19
answer text <p>The Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Noise Act 1996 already provide local authorities with the necessary powers to tackle problem neighbour noise. This legislation allows local authorities to serve notices to stop the noise and prevent it from happening again.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Government has also introduced more effective anti-social behaviour powers under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. One of the powers is the Community Protection Notice which the police and local authorities can use to tackle behaviour that is having a detrimental effect on the quality of life of the community, is persistent or continuing and is unreasonable. In addition, apart from the statutory guidance, the Government has also published an information note highlighting how the new powers can be used to deal with noisy neighbours.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency North Cornwall more like this
answering member printed Dan Rogerson more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-03-19T11:39:25.063Zmore like thismore than 2015-03-19T11:39:25.063Z
answering member
1504
label Biography information for Dan Rogerson more like this
tabling member
4079
label Biography information for Julian Sturdy more like this
226589
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-03-11more like thismore than 2015-03-11
answering body
HM Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Equitable Life Assurance Society: Compensation more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will increase the level of funding available to the Equitable Life Payments Scheme. more like this
tabling member constituency York Outer remove filter
tabling member printed
Julian Sturdy more like this
uin 227222 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-03-16more like thismore than 2015-03-16
answer text <p>The Government has no plans to change the funding available to the Equitable Life Payment Scheme.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The focus remains on finding and paying those policyholders who remain untraced.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency South Northamptonshire more like this
answering member printed Andrea Leadsom more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-03-16T17:36:18.863Zmore like thismore than 2015-03-16T17:36:18.863Z
answering member
4117
label Biography information for Andrea Leadsom more like this
tabling member
4079
label Biography information for Julian Sturdy more like this
224429
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-03-02more like thismore than 2015-03-02
answering body
Department for Culture Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Broadcasting Programmes: Yorkshire and the Humber more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps he is taking to increase investment and training in television production in Yorkshire. more like this
tabling member constituency York Outer remove filter
tabling member printed
Julian Sturdy more like this
uin 225878 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-03-09more like thismore than 2015-03-09
answer text <p>As part of the Government programme of establishing local television services, in the last year two stations have been issued with licences in Leeds and Sheffield that not only broadcast across Yorkshire but also provide career and training opportunities in TV. Screen Yorkshire, which has been in existence for over 10 years, has also been at the forefront of championing the film, TV, games and digital industries in Yorkshire. Some examples of programmes what have been filmed in Yorkshire include: Tyrannosaur, Death Comes to Pemberley, Peaky Blinders, Catch Me Deadly and the new film version of Dad’s Army for release next year. Under Section 337 of the Communications Act, Ofcom requires broadcasters through licence conditions to make arrangements for equal opportunities and training, and to publish observations on this annually.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Wantage more like this
answering member printed Mr Edward Vaizey more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-03-09T16:53:48.647Zmore like thismore than 2015-03-09T16:53:48.647Z
answering member
1580
label Biography information for Lord Vaizey of Didcot more like this
tabling member
4079
label Biography information for Julian Sturdy more like this
178206
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-02-05more like thismore than 2015-02-05
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Parking more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to tackle cars parking dangerously against the flow of traffic. more like this
tabling member constituency York Outer remove filter
tabling member printed
Julian Sturdy more like this
uin 223546 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-02-10more like thismore than 2015-02-10
answer text <p>In accordance with Rule 248 of the Highway Code, motorists are prohibited from parking a vehicle against the direction of traffic at night unless it is on a part of the road set aside for the parking of vehicles. The Police and local authorities have powers to enforce against this type of dangerous parking.</p><p> </p><p>This requirement is less of an issue during daylight hours when parked vehicles can be seen more easily, although Rule 239 of the Highway Code states “do not park facing against the traffic flow”.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby more like this
answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-02-10T10:33:35.177Zmore like thismore than 2015-02-10T10:33:35.177Z
answering member
1562
label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill more like this
tabling member
4079
label Biography information for Julian Sturdy more like this
174723
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-01-20more like thismore than 2015-01-20
answering body
Department for Energy and Climate Change more like this
answering dept id 63 more like this
answering dept short name Energy and Climate Change more like this
answering dept sort name Energy and Climate Change more like this
hansard heading Warm Home Discount Scheme more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, on what date his Department plans to publish its response to the Warm Homes Discount: Extension to the 2015-16 consultation. more like this
tabling member constituency York Outer remove filter
tabling member printed
Julian Sturdy more like this
uin 221318 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-01-23more like thismore than 2015-01-23
answer text <p>The draft Regulations relating to the extension of the Warm Home Discount to 2015/16 were laid in Parliament on 12<sup>th</sup> January. We intend to publish the consultation response later this month.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Hastings and Rye more like this
answering member printed Amber Rudd more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-01-23T13:27:38.573Zmore like thismore than 2015-01-23T13:27:38.573Z
answering member
3983
label Biography information for Amber Rudd more like this
tabling member
4079
label Biography information for Julian Sturdy more like this
172226
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-01-06more like thismore than 2015-01-06
answering body
Department of Health more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health more like this
answering dept sort name Health more like this
hansard heading Learning Disability and Autism more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps he is taking to ensure the recommendations of the report by Sir Stephen Bubb, entitled, Winterbourne View - Time for Change are being implemented as soon as possible. more like this
tabling member constituency York Outer remove filter
tabling member printed
Julian Sturdy more like this
uin 219904 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-01-13more like thismore than 2015-01-13
answer text <p>NHS England and the Department of Health are considering the report’s recommendations in the context of the ongoing, system-wide Transforming Care programme, convened in response to events at Winterbourne View Hospital. NHS England will respond to the report by Sir Stephen Bubb in early 2015.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency North Norfolk more like this
answering member printed Norman Lamb more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-01-13T15:31:30.37Zmore like thismore than 2015-01-13T15:31:30.37Z
answering member
1439
label Biography information for Norman Lamb more like this
tabling member
4079
label Biography information for Julian Sturdy more like this
171625
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-12-18more like thismore than 2014-12-18
answering body
Department of Health more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health more like this
answering dept sort name Health more like this
hansard heading Vulnerable Adults more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps he is taking to ensure that appropriate support systems are in place for older vulnerable people and people with dementia. more like this
tabling member constituency York Outer remove filter
tabling member printed
Julian Sturdy more like this
uin 219537 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-01-09more like thismore than 2015-01-09
answer text <p>We are committed to ensuring that older vulnerable adults and their carers receive the best possible support in all settings through the Proactive Care Programme, and by ensuring all people aged 75 and over have a named general practitioner (GP) with overall responsibility for their care, providing continuity and oversight of their care. People living with dementia will benefit from this patient focused care.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>From April 2015, councils and the National Health Service will pool £5.3 billion of their local budgets under the Better Care Fund. This will require local authorities and the NHS to work together, and engage local partners, including voluntary sector organisations. It is expected that local areas will use some of this to improve care for people with dementia, such as providing access to dementia advisors, reminiscence services and counselling.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Dementia is a key priority for this Government which is why in 2012 we launched the first ever Prime Minister’s Challenge on dementia to increase diagnosis rates, raise awareness and understanding and double funding for research in dementia by 2015.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Since the launch of the Challenge, we have made significant progress across all three strands of the challenge including:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>- on 28 February 2014, the Secretary of State for Health announced his ambition for improving dementia care and support for people with dementia, their family and carers. This signalled the importance of a tailored plan of care as part of a package of high quality, personalised dementia care and support;</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>- in the hospital setting, through the Dementia Commissioning for Quality and Innovation (CQUIN) reward (introduced from April 2012), with around 4,000 referrals a month, it is clear that more people with dementia in hospitals are being identified and assessed;</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>- the Dementia Care and Support Compact, the care sector’s own response to the Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia, sets out a commitment to support the delivery of the challenge and improve care and support for people with dementia, their carers and families;</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>- on 1 April, we put in place a new Dementia Directed Enhanced Service which has had over 80% take up by GPs to reward practices for facilitating timely diagnosis and support for people with dementia;</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>- on 22 May, we launched the Dementia Roadmap web based navigation aid with the Royal College of General Practitioners to assist primary care staff effectively support patients, families and carers at the time of diagnosis and throughout the dementia journey; and</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>- on 10 September 2014, NHS England published a new Dementia Toolkit aimed at helping GPs make a more timely diagnosis and what they can do in terms of vital post-diagnostic support.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency North Norfolk more like this
answering member printed Norman Lamb more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-01-09T13:48:20.34Zmore like thismore than 2015-01-09T13:48:20.34Z
answering member
1439
label Biography information for Norman Lamb more like this
tabling member
4079
label Biography information for Julian Sturdy more like this
171629
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-12-18more like thismore than 2014-12-18
answering body
Department of Health more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health more like this
answering dept sort name Health more like this
hansard heading Social Services: Civil Society more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps he is taking to ensure that the charitable sector can play an increased role in adult social care. more like this
tabling member constituency York Outer remove filter
tabling member printed
Julian Sturdy more like this
uin 219521 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-01-09more like thismore than 2015-01-09
answer text <p>The Government appreciates that voluntary sector organisations make a substantial contribution to the delivery of high quality local health and social care services. Their unique understanding of local communities often means that they are better placed than others to reach those vulnerable and sometimes hard to reach groups. They have a strong track-record of designing, providing and supporting services based on insight into clients’ needs, and are often well placed to respond flexibly to those needs.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Department provides over £125 million of grant funding per year to the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector to help deliver better health and social care outcomes. This includes the Third Sector Investment Fund which offers grants to the voluntary and community sector to support the development of the sector, build capacity and promote innovation across health and care.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Department also has a long history of working with the sector to develop policy. For example, the development of legislation and the regulations and guidance for the Care Act 2014 were produced in collaboration with expert reference groups including a broad range of VCSE organisations.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Care Act also gives local authorities flexibility to delegate most of their care and support functions under the Act to another body, although the local authority will retain overall responsibility for the fulfilment of the function. Such delegation can include the voluntary sector where appropriate. In recognition of the important role of the VCSE sector in adult social care, the Act also gives local authorities a new duty to promote a diverse provider market.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency North Norfolk more like this
answering member printed Norman Lamb more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-01-09T13:54:31.8Zmore like thismore than 2015-01-09T13:54:31.8Z
answering member
1439
label Biography information for Norman Lamb more like this
tabling member
4079
label Biography information for Julian Sturdy more like this
168003
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-12-04more like thismore than 2014-12-04
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Members: Correspondence more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when his Department plans to reply to the letter of 5 August 2014 from the hon. Member for York Outer to the Minister of State for the Armed Forces, about the relocation of 15 North East Brigade from Imphal Barracks. more like this
tabling member constituency York Outer remove filter
tabling member printed
Julian Sturdy more like this
uin 217154 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2014-12-09more like thismore than 2014-12-09
answer text <p>I will reply to the hon. Member before the House rises for the Christmas recess.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford more like this
answering member printed Mr Mark Francois more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-12-09T17:28:28.867Zmore like thismore than 2014-12-09T17:28:28.867Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2015-03-26T15:44:22.823Zmore like thismore than 2015-03-26T15:44:22.823Z
answering member
1444
label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois more like this
previous answer version
32557
answering member constituency Broxtowe more like this
answering member printed Anna Soubry more like this
answering member 3938
tabling member
4079
label Biography information for Julian Sturdy more like this