Show Search Form

Search Results

registered interest	true false
date	exactly: or between: and
answering body
answering dept id
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name
hansard heading
house id
legislature	pref label
question text
tabling member constituency
tabling member printed
uin
answer	is ministerial correction true false date of answer exactly: or between: and answer text answering member constituency answering member printed grouped question UIN question first answered answering member label previous answer version answering member constituency answering member printed answering member label
tabling member	label

Search

1146327

	registered interest
	date	25/09/2019
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Food: Disadvantaged
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to mitigate the impact of any rise in the cost of food staples as a result a no-deal Brexit on low income families.
	tabling member printed	The Earl of Listowel
	uin	HL17822
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/10/2019 answer text <p>The Government has been clear that leaving the EU with a deal is its preferred option.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has put in place contingency plans for a range of exit scenarios. These contingencies ensure that the Department can continue to provide our vital services and that individuals will continue to be able to access benefits and services on the same basis as they do now.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is committed to providing a strong safety-net through the welfare system. We continue to spend over £95 billion a year on benefits for people of working age. The Department continues to monitor the effects of EU exit on the economy. Rates of benefits continue to be reviewed in line with the relevant legislation for uprating.</p> answering member printed Baroness Stedman-Scott grouped question UIN HL17823 question first answered 07/10/2019 14:10:14 answering member 4174 label Biography information for Baroness Stedman-Scott
	tabling member	2054 label Biography information for The Earl of Listowel

1146328

	registered interest
	date	25/09/2019
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Food: Disadvantaged
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what funds they have set aside for community projects supporting low income families with food staples, following a no-deal Brexit.
	tabling member printed	The Earl of Listowel
	uin	HL17823
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/10/2019 answer text <p>The Government has been clear that leaving the EU with a deal is its preferred option.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has put in place contingency plans for a range of exit scenarios. These contingencies ensure that the Department can continue to provide our vital services and that individuals will continue to be able to access benefits and services on the same basis as they do now.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is committed to providing a strong safety-net through the welfare system. We continue to spend over £95 billion a year on benefits for people of working age. The Department continues to monitor the effects of EU exit on the economy. Rates of benefits continue to be reviewed in line with the relevant legislation for uprating.</p> answering member printed Baroness Stedman-Scott grouped question UIN HL17822 question first answered 07/10/2019 14:10:14 answering member 4174 label Biography information for Baroness Stedman-Scott
	tabling member	2054 label Biography information for The Earl of Listowel

1146296

	registered interest
	date	25/09/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	East Coast Main Line: Rolling Stock
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many trains operated by East Coast Main Line were reported as being “full and standing” over the weekend of 16–18 August; and when they expect to allocate enough rolling stock to their appointed train service operator to overcome overcrowding on the line.
	tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
	uin	HL17791
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/10/2019 answer text <p>On Friday 16 August 2019, 12 trains operated by London North Eastern Railway (LNER) were reported as being full and standing. On Saturday 17 August, there was 1, and on Sunday 18 August, there were 6.</p><p> </p><p>It is worth noting that many passengers may have chosen to travel over this weekend as they could not travel over the weekend 24-26 August 2019, the August bank holiday, due to planned major engineering works that closed the East Coast Main Line out of London Kings Cross. Also, there was significant disruption to services the previous weekend, due to a national power supply failure on 9 August 2019, which may have resulted in customer deferring travel plans to the weekend of 16-18 August 2019.</p><p> </p><p>LNER is currently introducing its new Azuma intercity train fleet. This will be one of biggest fleet upgrades in a generation, marking a step change for passengers on the route, with the new trains bringing greater seating capacity, connectivity and enabling reduced journey times. As the new trains are rolled out in phases until mid-2020, capacity will increase across the route, helping to reduce crowding.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 07/10/2019 15:14:41 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw

1146298

	registered interest
	date	25/09/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	East Midlands Railway
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact on greenhouse gas emissions of their decision that East Midlands Trains should order 165 new bi-mode vehicles to fulfil their franchise commitment as compared with an all-electric fleet using renewable energy.
	tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
	uin	HL17793
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/10/2019 answer text <p>Passengers expect high quality rail services and we are committed to electrification where it delivers passenger benefits and good value for money for taxpayers, but we will also take advantage of state of the art new technology to improve journeys.</p><p> </p><p>In line with the Department for Transport’s processes for appraising transport investments, an economic appraisal including the environmental impacts has been carried out using the DfT’s Transport Analysis Guidance, incorporating DEFRA guidance on transport related environmental impacts. Using this methodology, benefits from reduced greenhouse gas emissions are assessed over a 60 year appraisal period.</p><p> </p><p>We expect the new bi-mode trains to deliver an overall better environmental performance than the existing diesel trains on this route and so contribute to further improving this record.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 07/10/2019 15:48:36 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw

1146300

	registered interest
	date	25/09/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Trains
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how much bi-mode trains cost to (1) order, and (2) run, compared to electric trains for InterCity services.
	tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
	uin	HL17795
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/10/2019 answer text <p>Bi-mode trains offer the flexibility and resilience to operate on both routes that are electrified but also non-electrified routes.</p><p> </p><p>Rolling stock procurement and operational costs are a matter for train operators and owners. Due to their complex traction systems and maintenance requirements, bi-mode trains are generally more expensive to buy, maintain and operate.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 07/10/2019 15:19:37 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw

1146329

	registered interest
	date	25/09/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Thomas Cook: Insolvency
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they took steps, in the light of the collapse of Monarch Airlines and the expenditure of public funds in repatriating travellers, to ensure that public funds will not be irrecoverably spent in repatriating customers of Thomas Cook; and if so, what steps.
	tabling member printed	Lord Myners
	uin	HL17824
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/10/2019 answer text <p>The failure of Thomas Cook is one of the largest travel company failures we have ever seen. A failure of this size, and the number of passengers affected, is unprecedented. In these circumstances, it is right that the Government should step in and help affected passengers return home as smoothly as possible. We are seeking to minimise the impact on the Government and taxpayers by recovering costs where appropriate through the ATOL scheme, credit card companies and travel insurance.</p><p> </p><p>The majority of Thomas Cook passengers are ATOL protected and the costs for repatriating those passengers will be covered by the ATOL scheme.</p><p> </p><p>An independent Airline Insolvency Review, chaired by Peter Bucks concluded earlier this year and the Government published the final report on 9 May 2019. The Review also acknowledged there was no “silver bullet or one-size-fits-all” solution, to ensure consumer protection in the event of airline insolvency. The recommendations are complex and represent an evolutionary, incremental policy approach over many years that takes into account an expected implementation period. The Government is actively considering the recommendations of the review and is committed to taking steps accordingly.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 07/10/2019 16:07:57 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	3869 label Biography information for Lord Myners

1145806

	registered interest
	date	25/09/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	hansard heading	Planning: Public Consultation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what plans his Department has for speeding up the planning process for large developments whilst ensuring adequate consultation with affected local residents.
	tabling member constituency	Filton and Bradley Stoke
	tabling member printed	Jack Lopresti
	uin	290793
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/10/2019 answer text <p>At Spring Statement, government announced that MHCLG will be publishing an Accelerated Planning Green Paper. The Green Paper will look at how greater capacity and capability within local planning authorities, better performance management and procedural improvements can accelerate the end-to-end planning process for all, while protecting and strengthening the role that communities play in new development that comes forward. The Green Paper will be published later this year.</p> answering member constituency Tatton answering member printed Esther McVey question first answered 07/10/2019 16:54:43 answering member 4084 label Biography information for Esther McVey
	tabling member	3989 label Biography information for Jack Lopresti

1146194

	registered interest
	date	25/09/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	hansard heading	National Holocaust Memorial Centre and Learning Service
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will publish the names the external agencies providing services for the proposed Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre for a) PR and engagement, b) public affairs and c) planning services; and how much is being paid from the public purse to each agency.
	tabling member constituency	Gainsborough
	tabling member printed	Sir Edward Leigh
	uin	290653
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/10/2019 answer text <p>The organisations and amounts paid are set out below:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Organisation</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Service</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Spend to date from public purse including VAT</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Big Ideas Community Interest Company</p></td><td><p>Community engagement</p></td><td><p>£69,296</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Dp9</p></td><td><p>Planning services</p></td><td><p>£0</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Four Communications</p></td><td><p>Communications</p></td><td><p>£70,748</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Newgate Communications</p></td><td><p>Communications</p></td><td><p>£0</p></td></tr></tbody></table> answering member constituency Rossendale and Darwen answering member printed Jake Berry question first answered 07/10/2019 16:14:50 answering member 4060 label Biography information for Sir Jake Berry
	tabling member	345 label Biography information for Sir Edward Leigh

1146237

	registered interest
	date	25/09/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	hansard heading	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Energy Supply
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, which provider supplies energy to his Department; how much CO2 was emitted through his Department’s energy consumption in the latest period for which figures are available; whether the criteria his Department uses to select an energy supplier includes how environmentally friendly the supplier is; and what recent steps his Department has taken to reduce CO2 emissions from its energy use.
	tabling member constituency	Scunthorpe
	tabling member printed	Nic Dakin
	uin	291003
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/10/2019 answer text <p>The Department is mandated to use the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Energy frameworks for the supply of gas, electricity and liquid fuels. The CCS competes the frameworks on the open market and the criteria used to select energy suppliers is set by Crown Commercial Services. The current suppliers of each of these services are as follow:</p><ul><li>EDF (Half-Hourly electricity);</li><li>British Gas (Non Half-Hourly electricity);</li><li>Corona (gas); and</li><li>various suppliers (liquid fuels).</li></ul><p>In 2018/19, the Department emitted 5,241 t/CO2e through its energy use which represents a 70 per cent reduction compared to 2009/10. This has been achieved largely through improved building management (primarily relating to heating and cooling), adopting more resource efficient behaviours, more efficient use of space, and co-location.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Rossendale and Darwen answering member printed Jake Berry question first answered 07/10/2019 16:15:48 answering member 4060 label Biography information for Sir Jake Berry
	tabling member	4056 label Biography information for Nic Dakin

1146262

	registered interest
	date	25/09/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	hansard heading	Private Rented Housing: Social Security Benefits
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 11 July 2019 to Question 274566 on Private Rented Housing, what steps his Department is taking to discourage landlords from refusing tenants on (a) housing benefit and (b) universal credit.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
	tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
	uin	291014
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/10/2019 answer text <p>As the single largest payer of rents in the country, the government wants to ensure that prospective tenants who receive housing support are not dismissed out of hand. That is why the government has committed to tackling the issue of private letting advertisements that specify ‘No DSS’ tenants.</p><p>In June, the government met industry representatives at No.10 Downing Street, including mortgage providers, insurance representatives, landlord associations, tenant groups, and property websites to determine what action could be taken.</p><p>I’m pleased to say that at the meeting, Metro Bank pledged to remove ‘No DSS’ conditions from their mortgage products. In August, The Mortgage Lender also announced that they were lifting ‘No DSS’ restrictions. These changes build on commitments from NatWest and Nationwide and evidence now suggests that nearly all new buy-to-let mortgages have no restrictions on letting tenants in receipt of benefits.</p><p>Since the ministerial roundtable at No. 10 Downing Street in June, the government has continued to work with landlords’, letting agencies’, lenders’, insurance providers’, and tenants’ representatives to explore the scope for joint communications to discourage the practice of preventing benefit claimants from applying for private rental sector lettings.</p> answering member constituency Tatton answering member printed Esther McVey question first answered 07/10/2019 16:56:03 answering member 4084 label Biography information for Esther McVey previous answer version 136267 answering member constituency Tatton answering member printed Esther McVey answering member 4084 label Biography information for Esther McVey
	tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens