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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-06-08more like thismore than 2016-06-08
answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept id 26 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
hansard heading Apprentices 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 Business, Innovation and Skills, what the funding caps for apprenticeship standards and frameworks will be in the new levy system. more like this
tabling member constituency Wolverhampton South West more like this
tabling member printed
Rob Marris more like this
uin 39896 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-06-14more like thismore than 2016-06-14
answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In June 2016 we will be publishing provisional funding bands, which will set the maximum amount of funding which is available for each apprenticeship, as well as the provisional level of the government support that will be available towards the cost of apprenticeship training if you are not a levy paying employer, from April 2017. The final levels of funding and full, draft funding and eligibility rules will be published in October.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-06-14T12:58:01.803Zmore like thismore than 2016-06-14T12:58:01.803Z
answering member
111
label Biography information for Nick Gibb remove filter
previous answer version
3463
answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
answering member
111
label Biography information for Nick Gibb more like this
tabling member
1468
label Biography information for Rob Marris more like this
454324
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-02-23more like thismore than 2016-02-23
answering body
Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept id 31 more like this
answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
hansard heading Education: Equality more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, if she will take steps to ensure that there is equality of educational achievement between girls and boys in schools. more like this
tabling member constituency Lewes more like this
tabling member printed
Maria Caulfield more like this
uin 27848 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-03-02more like thismore than 2016-03-02
answer text <p>Evidence shows that girls outperform boys on average at the end of primary and secondary school. The attainment of boys has been improving in primary school: in 2015, 77% of boys achieved the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics at the end of key stage 2, compared to 71% in 2012. Nonetheless, more remains to be done to raise levels of achievement amongst boys at all key stages.</p><p>While girls have higher attainment, they are still less likely than boys to pursue further study beyond the end of secondary school in subjects such as mathematics and physics – although the number of girls entered for A levels in these particular subjects has risen by 13 percent and 16 percent respectively since 2010.</p><p>In addressing these issues, we have placed high expectations at the heart of our school system through our new curriculum and reformed exams – and our new accountability system will reward those schools that encourage every child, boys and girls alike, to achieve their best. We are committed to delivering educational excellence everywhere so that every child, regardless of gender or background, can reach their potential.</p>
answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-03-02T17:19:41.307Zmore like thismore than 2016-03-02T17:19:41.307Z
answering member
111
label Biography information for Nick Gibb remove filter
tabling member
4492
label Biography information for Maria Caulfield more like this
456250
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-02-29more like thismore than 2016-02-29
answering body
Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept id 31 more like this
answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
hansard heading Physics: GCE A-level more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what proportion of girls in (a) state and (b) private schools took physics A-level in 2015. more like this
tabling member constituency Bath more like this
tabling member printed
Ben Howlett more like this
uin 28889 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-03-08more like thismore than 2016-03-08
answer text <p>Information on the proportion of girls who took A level physics in state-funded schools in 2014/15 is published as part of the “A level and other level 3 results: 2014 to 2015 (revised)” statistical first release.[1] In independent schools[2] 9.3% of girls took A level physics in 2014/15.</p><p>[1] <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/a-level-and-other-level-3-results-2014-to-2015-revised" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/a-level-and-other-level-3-results-2014-to-2015-revised</a> (Document titled: Maths and science tables; Tab titled: Table 18)</p><p>[2] Excludes independent special schools and non-maintained special schools.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-03-08T13:51:24.653Zmore like thismore than 2016-03-08T13:51:24.653Z
answering member
111
label Biography information for Nick Gibb remove filter
tabling member
4445
label Biography information for Ben Howlett more like this
512729
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-04-11more like thismore than 2016-04-11
answering body
Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept id 31 more like this
answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
hansard heading Education: Equality more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps the Government plans to take to ensure equality of educational attainment between boys and girls at all key stages. more like this
tabling member constituency Lincoln more like this
tabling member printed
Karl McCartney more like this
uin 904445 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-04-14more like thismore than 2016-04-14
answer text <p>Our goal is to deliver educational excellence everywhere, so that every child and young person can achieve to the best of his or her ability. Girls’ key stage 2 results are better than ever and their entries to mathematics and science A levels have increased by more than 12,000 since 2010. We continue to consider what more needs to be done to support equality in educational attainment, in particular the justified concerns about white working class boys.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-04-14T12:56:54.337Zmore like thismore than 2016-04-14T12:56:54.337Z
answering member
111
label Biography information for Nick Gibb remove filter
tabling member
4028
label Biography information for Karl McCartney more like this
731214
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-21more like thismore than 2017-06-21
answering body
Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept id 31 more like this
answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
hansard heading LGBT People: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether she had made representations to the Prime Minister on LGBT rights in Northern Ireland prior to the Prime Minister meeting with Democratic Unionist Party leader, Arlene Foster, on 13 June. more like this
tabling member constituency Hornsey and Wood Green more like this
tabling member printed
Catherine West more like this
uin 324 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-12more like thismore than 2017-07-12
answer text <p>The United Kingdom is recognised as a global leader on LGBT rights and I am immensely proud of our record. We have one of the strongest legislative frameworks to prevent and tackle all forms of discrimination, including on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender reassignment. The Government is committed to LGBT equality. As we work with others to govern in the national interest, we will continue to promote and champion the equal rights we believe in.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-12T16:34:27.787Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-12T16:34:27.787Z
answering member
111
label Biography information for Nick Gibb remove filter
tabling member
4523
label Biography information for Catherine West more like this
731261
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-21more like thismore than 2017-06-21
answering body
Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept id 31 more like this
answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
hansard heading LGBT People: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what recent discussions she has had with (a) the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and (b) Members of Northern Ireland Executive on the protection and promotion of LGBT rights in Northern Ireland. more like this
tabling member constituency Hornsey and Wood Green more like this
tabling member printed
Catherine West more like this
uin 136 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-12more like thismore than 2017-07-12
answer text <p>The Government is committed to progress LGBT equality globally and is working hard with like minded countries to share best practice, notably through the Equal Rights Coalition, of which the United Kingdom is a founding member. The United Kingdom has made progress in promoting LGBT equality: we have one of the world’s strongest legislative frameworks to prevent and tackle discrimination. We are, however, not complacent and we are working hard to improve our legislation and policies. As we work with others to govern in the national interest, we will continue to promote and champion the equal rights we believe in.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-12T16:32:56.507Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-12T16:32:56.507Z
answering member
111
label Biography information for Nick Gibb remove filter
tabling member
4523
label Biography information for Catherine West more like this
731264
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-21more like thismore than 2017-06-21
answering body
Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept id 31 more like this
answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
hansard heading Religious Freedom more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what the Government's policy is on protecting the right of (a) Christians and (b) people of other religious beliefs to wear or carry religious symbols in public. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 168 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-06-29more like thismore than 2017-06-29
answer text <p>The Government believes that both Christians and people of other religious beliefs should be able to wear or carry religious symbols in public so long as they act within the boundaries of the law while doing so.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-06-29T16:37:54.397Zmore like thismore than 2017-06-29T16:37:54.397Z
answering member
111
label Biography information for Nick Gibb remove filter
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
746211
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-28more like thismore than 2017-06-28
answering body
Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept id 31 more like this
answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
hansard heading Access to Elected Office for Disabled People Fund more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, with reference to the Answers of 10 June 2015, 22 December 2015 and 2 September 2016 to Questions 700, 19860 and 44313, when she plans to (a) publish the evaluation report on the pilot Access to Elected Office Fund and (b) make a decision on whether that Fund should continue. more like this
tabling member constituency Brighton, Pavilion more like this
tabling member printed
Caroline Lucas more like this
uin 1672 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-05more like thismore than 2017-07-05
answer text <p>The Access to Elected Office Fund was run by the Coalition Government between 2012 and the election of 2015. The Fund closed after that election and an evaluation was subsequently carried out. The evaluation and any decision made in the light of it will be published in due course.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-05T16:18:22.573Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-05T16:18:22.573Z
answering member
111
label Biography information for Nick Gibb remove filter
tabling member
3930
label Biography information for Caroline Lucas more like this
748305
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-04more like thismore than 2017-07-04
answering body
Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept id 31 more like this
answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
hansard heading Parliament: Disability more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what discussions she has had with the House of Commons Commission on taking steps to ensure that the Parliamentary estate is fully accessible to people of differing physical ability. more like this
tabling member constituency Wellingborough more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Peter Bone more like this
uin 2850 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-12more like thismore than 2017-07-12
answer text <p>I have not had any such discussions. However, officials from the Government Equalities Office would be happy to discuss the reasonable adjustment requirements of the Equality Act 2010 with the Commission, if this would be helpful<strong>.</strong></p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-12T16:35:34.583Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-12T16:35:34.583Z
answering member
111
label Biography information for Nick Gibb remove filter
tabling member
1581
label Biography information for Mr Peter Bone more like this
748308
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-04more like thismore than 2017-07-04
answering body
Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept id 31 more like this
answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
hansard heading Mental Illness: Discrimination more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what plans she has to extend provisions in the Equalities Act 2010 related to protection against discrimination to mental health conditions that are episodic and fluctuating; and whether such provisions will include people with epilepsy. more like this
tabling member constituency Chipping Barnet more like this
tabling member printed
Theresa Villiers more like this
uin 2947 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-14more like thismore than 2017-07-14
answer text <p>The Government is exploring a number of options to extend protections from discrimination in the workplace, including through the Equality Act 2010, for people with mental health conditions. We will make an announcement on these issues in due course.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-14T13:57:45.6Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-14T13:57:45.6Z
answering member
111
label Biography information for Nick Gibb remove filter
tabling member
1500
label Biography information for Theresa Villiers more like this