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431824

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	26/11/2015
	date	23/11/2015
	date tabled	23/11/2015
	ddp created	24/11/2015 00:57:23
	ddp modified	17/12/2015 12:00:43
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Department for Work and Pensions: Welsh Language
	house id	1
	identifier	17307
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	56
	question first answered	26/11/2015 09:58:00
	question first ministerially corrected	14/12/2015 15:08:10
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what proportion of the forms of his Department's website are available in Welsh.
	session	2015/16
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Llanelli
	tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2015/16 17307
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	17307
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>The DWP has 40 published forms on gov.uk. <del class="ministerial">O</del><ins class="ministerial">o</ins>f<del class="ministerial"> those </del><ins class="ministerial">which 27 are </ins><ins class="ministerial"></ins>covered by the Welsh Language Act<del class="ministerial">,</del><ins class="ministerial">.</ins> <ins class="ministerial">Of these 9</ins> <del class="ministerial">22</del> are <ins class="ministerial">currently</ins> available in Welsh and the rest will be by January 2016.</p><br />
	creator	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

431742

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	26/11/2015
	date	23/11/2015
	date tabled	23/11/2015
	ddp created	24/11/2015 00:54:44
	ddp modified	02/12/2015 16:16:37
	answering body	Department of Health
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health
	answering dept sort name	Health
	hansard heading	Mental Health Services: Per Capita Costs
	house id	1
	identifier	17404
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	56
	question first answered	26/11/2015 16:25:03
	question first ministerially corrected	02/12/2015 14:16:07
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how much NHS England spent per head on mental health in each year since 2008.
	session	2015/16
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
	tabling member printed	Dr Poulter
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2015/16 17404
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	17404
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>NHS England was formed in April 2013.</p><br /><p>The table below shows actual expenditure by clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) on mental health in 2013/14 and 2014/15 and forecast spend in 2015/16. This does not include spending on mental health services directly commissioned by NHS England.</p><p>Total actual expenditure by on mental health by CCGs across all providers for 2013/14 and 2014/15 and the total forecast expenditure for 2015/16</p><br /><table><tbody><tr><td><p>2013/14 actual spend (£ <ins class="ministerial">billion </ins><del class="ministerial">million</del>)</p></td><td><p>2014/15 actual spend (£ <ins class="ministerial">billion</ins><del class="ministerial">million</del>)</p></td><td><p>2015/16 forecast spend (£ <ins class="ministerial">billion </ins><del class="ministerial">million</del>)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>9.6</p></td><td><p>10.1</p></td><td><p>10.6</p></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><em>Source:</em> NHS England</p>
	creator	3932 label Biography information for Dr Dan Poulter
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	3932 label Biography information for Dr Dan Poulter

431574

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	26/11/2015
	date	23/11/2015
	date tabled	23/11/2015
	ddp created	24/11/2015 00:50:25
	ddp modified	02/12/2015 16:16:35
	answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	26
	answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
	answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
	hansard heading	Foreign Investment in UK
	house id	1
	identifier	17379
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	56
	question first answered	26/11/2015 16:02:45
	question first ministerially corrected	01/12/2015 14:55:44
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, how many (a) foreign direct investment projects were developed in the UK which originated from other EU countries in (i) 2012-13, (ii) 2013-14 and (iii) 2014-15, (b) jobs were created by those projects and (c) jobs were safeguarded by those projects.
	session	2015/16
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Wolverhampton North East
	tabling member printed	Emma Reynolds
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2015/16 17379
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	17379
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>Below is a breakdown of all successful foreign direct investment projects from EU countries in 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15 together with the estimated number of jobs created and safeguarded, as recorded by UK Trade &amp; Investment.</p><br /><p><strong>Number of Inward FDI Projects originating from EU recorded by UKTI</strong></p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><br /></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial"><strong>Projects</strong></del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial"><strong>New Jobs</strong></del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial"><strong>Safeguarded jobs</strong></del></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><del class="ministerial"><strong>2012-13</strong></del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial"><strong>485</strong></del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial"><strong>15,053</strong></del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial"><strong>34,824</strong></del></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><del class="ministerial"><strong>2013-14</strong></del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial"><strong>541</strong></del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial"><strong>19,933</strong></del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial"><strong>22,712</strong></del></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><del class="ministerial"><strong>2014-15</strong></del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial"><strong>634</strong></del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial"><strong>26,845</strong></del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial"><strong>6,076</strong></del></p></td></tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td><p><ins class="ministerial"></ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"><strong>Projects</strong></ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"><strong>New Jobs</strong></ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"><strong>Safeguarded jobs</strong></ins></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><ins class="ministerial"><strong>2012-13</strong></ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"><strong>504</strong></ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"><strong>15,399</strong></ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"><strong>35,073</strong></ins></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><ins class="ministerial"><strong>2013-14</strong></ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"><strong>564</strong></ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"><strong>20,432</strong></ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"><strong>22,805</strong></ins></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><ins class="ministerial"><strong>2014-15</strong></ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"><strong>658</strong></ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"><strong>28,250</strong></ins></p></td><td><p><ins class="ministerial"><strong>6,686</strong></ins></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>Source: UKTI FDI projects database.</em></p>
	creator	4077 label Biography information for Emma Reynolds
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4077 label Biography information for Emma Reynolds

431916

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	26/11/2015
	date	24/11/2015
	date tabled	24/11/2015
	ddp created	24/11/2015 22:50:42
	ddp modified	03/12/2015 11:53:02
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Public Appointments: Females
	house id	1
	identifier	17468
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	56
	question first answered	03/12/2015 11:21:18
	question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps he is taking to increase the proportion of public appointments filled by women.
	session	2015/16
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Calder Valley
	tabling member printed	Craig Whittaker
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2015/16 17468
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	17468
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>The Government is committed to increasing the diversity of public appointments and​ has aspiration that 50% of new public appointees should be women. We are making ​good ​progress, with 44% of new appointments made to women in 2014-2015 and a higher proportion of all public appointments (new appointments and reappointments) went to women last year than at any other point since records began.</p><p>The Centre for Public Appointments in the Cabinet Office supports departments on all issues relating to the diversity of public appointments. Steps we are taking to increase diversity include streamlining the application process​, placing an emphasis on ability over previous experience,​ and increasing awareness of opportunities by using a central website, social media and engaging with ​different ​diversity networks​ and groups.</p>
	creator	3940 label Biography information for Craig Whittaker
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	3940 label Biography information for Craig Whittaker

431761

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	26/11/2015
	date	23/11/2015
	date tabled	23/11/2015
	ddp created	24/11/2015 00:55:13
	ddp modified	26/11/2015 17:39:02
	answering body	Home Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence
	house id	1
	identifier	17189
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	56
	question first answered	26/11/2015 17:39:00
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what timetable she plans to set for ratification of the Istanbul Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence.
	session	2015/16
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Brigg and Goole
	tabling member printed	Andrew Percy
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2015/16 17189
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	17189
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>The previous Government signed the Istanbul Convention in June 2012. We will only commit to ratification when we are absolutely satisfied that we comply with all articles. The UK already complies with the vast majority of the articles but primary legislation is required to comply with the extra-territorial jurisdiction provision set out in Article 44 of the Convention. We are liaising with the devolved administrations about ratification, including the further legislative steps required.</p><p>We will continue to lead efforts to tackle violence against women and girls. End Female Genital Mutilation and combat early and forced marriage, both at home and abroad.</p>
	creator	3939 label Biography information for Andrew Percy
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	3939 label Biography information for Andrew Percy

431762

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	26/11/2015
	date	23/11/2015
	date tabled	23/11/2015
	ddp created	24/11/2015 00:55:14
	ddp modified	27/11/2015 15:16:02
	answering body	Home Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Employment: Crime
	house id	1
	identifier	17158
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	56
	question first answered	27/11/2015 14:44:44
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 16 November 2015 to Question 14607, what the evidential basis is for the assertion on page 8 of the consultation document, Tackling Exploitation in the Labour Market, published in October 2015, that there has been a shift from abuses of employment regulation.
	session	2015/16
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield Central
	tabling member printed	Paul Blomfield
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2015/16 17158
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	17158
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>The relevant text in the consultation document is based on Gangmasters’ Licensing Authority’s operational information.</p>
	creator	4058 label Biography information for Paul Blomfield
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4058 label Biography information for Paul Blomfield

431751

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	26/11/2015
	date	23/11/2015
	date tabled	23/11/2015
	ddp created	24/11/2015 00:54:57
	ddp modified	27/11/2015 15:11:01
	answering body	Home Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	West Midlands Police: Standards
	house id	1
	identifier	17367
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	56
	question first answered	27/11/2015 14:39:40
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the efficiency of West Midlands Police.
	session	2015/16
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Dudley North
	tabling member printed	Ian Austin
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2015/16 17367
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	17367
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>It is the responsibility of Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) which is charged in statute with inspecting the efficiency and effectiveness of all police forces in England and Wales. In October 2015 HMIC, rated West Midlands Police as ‘outstanding’ as part of their PEEL Efficiency Inspections.</p>
	creator	1511 label Biography information for Lord Austin of Dudley
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	1511 label Biography information for Lord Austin of Dudley

429436

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	26/11/2015
	date	19/11/2015
	date tabled	19/11/2015
	ddp created	19/11/2015 20:23:46
	ddp modified	26/11/2015 15:38:04
	answering body	Department for Transport
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Speed Limits
	house id	1
	identifier	17012
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	56
	question first answered	26/11/2015 15:06:15
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the criteria are for authorising an average speed limit stretch of highway; what measures are in place to prevent an artificially low average speed limit being implemented; and if he will make a statement.
	session	2015/16
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	East Yorkshire
	tabling member printed	Sir Greg Knight
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2015/16 17012
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	17012
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>Average speed limits do not exist but Highways England uses variable speed limits on smart motorways to smooth traffic flow, reduce congestion and enhance safety. The variable limits are set locally in response to traffic flow levels or to help manage incidents.</p><br /><p>The Department issued revised guidance in January 2013 aimed mainly at local traffic authorities who are responsible for setting speed limits on local roads. It includes guidance on the use of variable 20 mph speed limits with electronic signs. It has been designed to help explain to everyone why and how local speed limits are determined. This guidance was revised following full public consultation in Summer 2012 and is available online on GOV.UK</p><br />
	creator	1200 label Biography information for Sir Greg Knight
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	1200 label Biography information for Sir Greg Knight

429439

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	26/11/2015
	date	19/11/2015
	date tabled	19/11/2015
	ddp created	19/11/2015 20:23:49
	ddp modified	26/11/2015 15:32:03
	answering body	Department for Transport
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Road Traffic
	house id	1
	identifier	17010
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	56
	question first answered	26/11/2015 15:00:26
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he plans to take to ensure that local highway agencies always give motorists sufficient and early notification of traffic delays, congestion and road accidents so that motorists approaching a black spot can use an alternative route; and if he will make a statement.
	session	2015/16
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	East Yorkshire
	tabling member printed	Sir Greg Knight
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2015/16 17010
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	17010
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>Local authorities are responsible for managing their roads and are required through the Network Management Duty contained in the Traffic Management Act 2004 to do so in a way that provides safe, convenient and expeditious movement of traffic.</p><br /><p>Providing timely and relevant information to road users is an important part of this, and it is for local authorities to decide how to ensure they provide this. They have a range of measures available to them, including CCTV to monitor the road network and identify incidents, variable message signs to show messages indicating road closures and diversions, and information provided through their website and to local radio stations.</p><br />
	creator	1200 label Biography information for Sir Greg Knight
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	1200 label Biography information for Sir Greg Knight

429442

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	26/11/2015
	date	19/11/2015
	date tabled	19/11/2015
	ddp created	19/11/2015 20:23:53
	ddp modified	26/11/2015 15:38:02
	answering body	Department for Transport
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Road Signs and Markings: Speed Limits
	house id	1
	identifier	17011
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	56
	question first answered	26/11/2015 15:06:15
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to encourage local authorities to make greater use of flexible speed limits with electronic signs.
	session	2015/16
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	East Yorkshire
	tabling member printed	Sir Greg Knight
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2015/16 17011
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	17011
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>Average speed limits do not exist but Highways England uses variable speed limits on smart motorways to smooth traffic flow, reduce congestion and enhance safety. The variable limits are set locally in response to traffic flow levels or to help manage incidents.</p><br /><p>The Department issued revised guidance in January 2013 aimed mainly at local traffic authorities who are responsible for setting speed limits on local roads. It includes guidance on the use of variable 20 mph speed limits with electronic signs. It has been designed to help explain to everyone why and how local speed limits are determined. This guidance was revised following full public consultation in Summer 2012 and is available online on GOV.UK</p><br />
	creator	1200 label Biography information for Sir Greg Knight
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	1200 label Biography information for Sir Greg Knight