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1128896

	registered interest
	date	03/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Railways: Overcrowding
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of trends in the level of overcrowding on trains on (a) value for money and (b) customer experience for rail users.
	tabling member constituency	Portsmouth South
	tabling member printed	Stephen Morgan
	uin	259413
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/06/2019 answer text <p>The latest results from the National Rail Passenger Survey (NRPS), which is run by Transport Focus, found that 69% of passenger journeys were rated satisfactory nationally for the level of crowding on trains. Almost half of journeys (46%) were rated satisfactorily for the value for money of the price of the ticket. Both of these findings were unchanged compared to the Autumn 2017 results. The Autumn 2018 results are available at this link: <a href="https://www.transportfocus.org.uk/research-publications/publications/national-rail-passenger-survey-nrps-autumn-2018-main-report/" target="_blank">https://www.transportfocus.org.uk/research-publications/publications/national-rail-passenger-survey-nrps-autumn-2018-main-report/</a>. Earlier NRPS wave data are available here: <a href="http://www.railpassengerdata.org.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.railpassengerdata.org.uk/</a>.</p><p> </p><p>The Williams Rail Review was established in September 2018 to look at the structure of the whole rail industry and the way passenger rail services are delivered. Rail crowding and value for money are both considered in the recently published paper on the user experience of the railway in Great Britain available at this link: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-user-experience-of-the-railway-in-great-britain-an-evidence-paper" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-user-experience-of-the-railway-in-great-britain-an-evidence-paper</a>.</p><p> </p><p>More than 4,000 extra weekly services have been added to the network nationally in the last two years, with over 2,000 further services due to be added in the next few years. In addition, 4,500 new train carriages are to be introduced between now and the end of 2022, benefitting passengers across the country.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 11/06/2019 15:22:57 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	4653 label Biography information for Stephen Morgan

1129391

	registered interest
	date	03/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Railways: Graffiti
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans his Department has to work with (a) Network Rail, (b) train operating companies and (c) the police to tackle graffiti along railway lines.
	tabling member constituency	Lewisham, Deptford
	tabling member printed	Vicky Foxcroft
	uin	259335
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/06/2019 answer text <p>On an annual basis Network Rail spends more than £3.5m yearly removing graffiti. Network Rail must prioritise its expenditure on safety critical matters and those affecting the operation of the railway. For those cases that involve offensive graffiti, Network Rail will do all it can to remove this as quickly as possible.</p><p> </p><p>In December 2017 the Department launched the refreshed Secure Stations Scheme. The scheme provides an opportunity for Train Operating Companies to demonstrate how they are working with the British Transport Police to reduce crime including issues such as vandalism and graffiti at stations.</p><p> </p><p>The British Transport Police has formed a National Working Group to tackle graffiti and meet with Train Operating Companies monthly. It’s Crime Reduction Advisors work with railway businesses companies on security for sidings and sheds, stations and trains. Train operating companies and the British Transport Police also work with Community Rail Partnerships and station adoption groups on local measures to remove and deter graffiti.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 11/06/2019 14:24:05 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	4491 label Biography information for Vicky Foxcroft

1129394

	registered interest
	date	03/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Railways: Procurement
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to page 17 of the Government's Industrial Strategy: Rail Sector Deal, published in 2018, what steps his Department is taking through the Rail Sector Deal to address the lack of innovation opportunity in contracts due to current procurement methodology and to outcome-focused whole life supply contracts to increase system reliability and avoid risk averse behaviours.
	tabling member constituency	North Durham
	tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
	uin	259075
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/06/2019 answer text <p>Strategic procurement of infrastructure which supports UK supply chains, skills and exports is a key part of the Government’s modern Industrial Strategy, and through the Rail Sector Deal we are working with industry to promote procurement practices that support an innovative, highly-skilled, and productive British rail supply chain.</p><p> </p><p>These improved practices may include more effective use by both public and private sector organisations of early contractor engagement, simplified tendering processes, and procurement balanced scorecards examining whole-life costs and benefits.</p><p> </p><p>The Railway Industry Association (RIA) is currently taking forward work on this element of the sector deal on behalf of the rail industry. Rail companies that would like to contribute should contact either RIA or the Rail Supply Group.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 11/06/2019 15:11:58 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1128898

	registered interest
	date	03/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept id	201
	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	hansard heading	Iron and Steel: Recycling
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of creating a more sustainable steel industry with a focus on recycling steel.
	tabling member constituency	Newcastle-under-Lyme
	tabling member printed	Paul Farrelly
	uin	259037
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/06/2019 answer text <p>We are working with the sector, the unions and devolved administrations to support the UK steel industry to develop a long-term sustainable solution for the UK steel industry. The Department commissioned independent research to identify high value opportunities for UK steel, worth up to £3.8 billion a year by 2030.</p><p> </p><p>In the 2018 Budget, my rt. hon. Friend Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer announced an Industrial Energy Transformation Fund with investment of £315 million to help businesses with high energy use to cut their bills and transition UK industry to a low carbon future. Through the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund, we are also providing up to £66 million, subject to industry co-funding, to transform foundation industries which includes steel, to develop radical new technologies and establish innovation centres of excellence in these sectors.</p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 11/06/2019 15:54:14 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
	tabling member	1436 label Biography information for Paul Farrelly

1129396

	registered interest
	date	03/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept id	201
	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	hansard heading	Railways: Procurement
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, with reference to page 17 of the Government's Industrial Strategy: Rail Sector Deal, published in 2018, what steps his Department is taking through the Rail Sector Deal to address the lack of innovation opportunity in contracts due to current procurement methodology, and to promote outcome-focused whole life supply contracts to increase system reliability and avoid risk averse behaviours.
	tabling member constituency	North Durham
	tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
	uin	259077
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/06/2019 answer text <p>Strategic procurement of infrastructure which supports UK supply chains, skills and exports is a key part of the Government’s modern Industrial Strategy, and through the Rail Sector Deal we are working with industry to promote procurement practices that support an innovative, highly-skilled, and productive British rail supply chain.</p><p> </p><p>These improved practices may include more effective use by both public and private sector organisations of early contractor engagement, simplified tendering processes, and procurement balanced scorecards examining whole-life costs and benefits.</p><p> </p><p>The Railway Industry Association (RIA) is currently taking forward work on this element of the sector deal on behalf of the rail industry. Rail companies that would like to contribute should contact either RIA or the Rail Supply Group.</p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 11/06/2019 15:54:50 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
	tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1129980

	registered interest
	date	05/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept id	201
	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	hansard heading	Mineworkers' Pension Scheme
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will review the mineworkers’ pension scheme surplus-sharing arrangements between Government and scheme beneficiaries.
	tabling member constituency	Bishop Auckland
	tabling member printed	Helen Goodman
	uin	260580
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/06/2019 answer text <p>The Government does not intend to review the surplus sharing arrangements which have worked well for all parties. However, the Government is considering proposals from the Trustees for changes including greater protection of bonuses that have already accrued.</p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 11/06/2019 15:49:31 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson previous answer version 121642 answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
	tabling member	1484 label Biography information for Helen Goodman

1129981

	registered interest
	date	05/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept id	201
	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	hansard heading	Mineworkers' Pension Scheme
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps his Department is taking to reform the mineworkers’ pension scheme in line with the 1993 actuarial review.
	tabling member constituency	Bishop Auckland
	tabling member printed	Helen Goodman
	uin	260581
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/06/2019 answer text <p>There are no current plans to review the existing arrangements, agreed between the Government and the Trustees in 1994, on the basis of the 1993 review. The scheme has been working well for all parties. The Government is considering proposals from the Trustees for changes including greater protection of bonuses that have already accrued.</p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 11/06/2019 15:49:38 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson previous answer version 121643 answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
	tabling member	1484 label Biography information for Helen Goodman

1128839

	registered interest
	date	03/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Apprentices: Taxation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many businesses in (a) Ashfield constituency and (b) Nottinghamshire hired apprentices in each of the last five years.
	tabling member constituency	Ashfield
	tabling member printed	Gloria De Piero
	uin	259161
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/06/2019 answer text <p>The most recent statistics on the total number of businesses with apprenticeship starts for the 2016/17 academic year are published on GOV.UK. This can be found at:</p><p><a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/750709/apprenticeship_starts_tables.xlsx" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/750709/apprenticeship_starts_tables.xlsx</a>.</p><p>Due to the methodology behind these experimental statistics, we do not provide regional data at a lower level of granularity than Government Office Region. We are developing the methodology which will potentially allow for more detailed breakdowns in the future.</p><p>The latest published information on apprenticeship starts can be found in the further education data library. This can be found at:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/fe-data-library-apprenticeships" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/fe-data-library-apprenticeships</a>.</p><p>The latest published figures on the number of apprenticeship starts at a geographical level can be found at:</p><p>2017/18 and the first six months of the 2018/19 academic year (provisional):</p><p><a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/789168/Apprenticeship-starts-ach-geography-tool_201718_Q2-201819_Mar2019.xlsx" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/789168/Apprenticeship-starts-ach-geography-tool_201718_Q2-201819_Mar2019.xlsx</a>.</p><p>2014/15 to 2017/18 academic years:</p><p><a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/772388/Apprenticeship-starts-ach-geography-tool_201415-Q1201819_Jan2019_v1.xlsx" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/772388/Apprenticeship-starts-ach-geography-tool_201415-Q1201819_Jan2019_v1.xlsx</a>.</p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton question first answered 11/06/2019 16:22:13 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
	tabling member	3915 label Biography information for Gloria De Piero

1129097

	registered interest
	date	03/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Vocational Guidance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps he is taking to increase the visibility of career options for young people.
	tabling member constituency	Solihull
	tabling member printed	Julian Knight
	uin	259264
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/06/2019 answer text <p>All schools and colleges must provide careers information, advice and guidance for all 12 to 18 year olds. The Careers Strategy published in December 2017 identified the Gatsby Benchmarks as the gold standard for careers in England. The benchmarks help schools to develop a programme of high quality careers advice and all schools are expected to meet the 8 benchmarks by the end of 2020. To support schools in implementing the benchmarks, we are setting up 40 Careers Hubs and providing 1300 training bursaries to train Careers Leaders in schools.</p><p> </p><p>Under the Baker Clause, all secondary schools must invite providers of technical education and apprenticeships to talk to pupils and give all pupils a full picture of their options. Schools must also publish a policy statement setting out these opportunities and must make sure that this statement is followed.</p><p> </p><p>In addition to the universal services mentioned above, local authorities are required to appoint a Personal Adviser to help care leavers to make the transition from care to independence, which includes helping them to engage in education, employment or training. We have recently introduced a new duty on local authorities that extends the support from a Personal Adviser to all care leavers until the age of 25 from the previous age threshold of 21.</p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton grouped question UIN 259265 question first answered 11/06/2019 16:06:11 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
	tabling member	4410 label Biography information for Julian Knight

1129098

	registered interest
	date	03/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Vocational Guidance: Care Leavers
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps he is taking to increase the visibility of career options for care leavers.
	tabling member constituency	Solihull
	tabling member printed	Julian Knight
	uin	259265
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/06/2019 answer text <p>All schools and colleges must provide careers information, advice and guidance for all 12 to 18 year olds. The Careers Strategy published in December 2017 identified the Gatsby Benchmarks as the gold standard for careers in England. The benchmarks help schools to develop a programme of high quality careers advice and all schools are expected to meet the 8 benchmarks by the end of 2020. To support schools in implementing the benchmarks, we are setting up 40 Careers Hubs and providing 1300 training bursaries to train Careers Leaders in schools.</p><p> </p><p>Under the Baker Clause, all secondary schools must invite providers of technical education and apprenticeships to talk to pupils and give all pupils a full picture of their options. Schools must also publish a policy statement setting out these opportunities and must make sure that this statement is followed.</p><p> </p><p>In addition to the universal services mentioned above, local authorities are required to appoint a Personal Adviser to help care leavers to make the transition from care to independence, which includes helping them to engage in education, employment or training. We have recently introduced a new duty on local authorities that extends the support from a Personal Adviser to all care leavers until the age of 25 from the previous age threshold of 21.</p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton grouped question UIN 259264 question first answered 11/06/2019 16:06:11 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
	tabling member	4410 label Biography information for Julian Knight