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77940

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	21/07/2014
	date	15/07/2014
	date tabled	15/07/2014
	ddp created	15/07/2014 22:31:27
	ddp modified	01/02/2016 16:03:28
	answering body	Department for Energy and Climate Change
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	63
	answering dept short name	Energy and Climate Change
	answering dept sort name	Energy and Climate Change
	hansard heading	Solar Power: Renewables Obligation
	house id	1
	identifier	205820
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	01/09/2014 10:20:07
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what recent assessment he has made of whether support levels for accredited solar PV plants will be maintained for the 20 year duration specified in the Renewables Obligation order; and what the Government's policy is on (a) Renewables Obligation scheme and (b) solar PV.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	Easington
	tabling member printed	Grahame M. Morris
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 205820
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	205820
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The Government has no plans to change the 20 year duration of support under the Renewables Obligation (RO) for accredited solar PV stations. DECC has recently consulted on proposals to control the deployment of new solar PV capacity above 5MW under the RO. A copy of the consultation document is available on DECC’s web page:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-changes-to-financial-support-for-solar-pv" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-changes-to-financial-support-for-solar-pv</a></p><p>With regard to our policy on the RO scheme, DECC has laid draft Regulations before Parliament which will bring about the closure of the RO to new capacity on 31 March 2017 as planned, subject to Parliamentary approval. The Government has proposed closing the RO to new solar capacity above 5MW two years earlier, from 31 March 2015. We consider this to be necessary because large-scale solar PV is deploying more rapidly than expected. This poses a substantial risk to our ability to manage the levy control framework budget, and therefore our ability to minimise costs of renewables deployment for consumers. The consultation closed on 7 July and consultation responses are being considered. We will publish a Government Response setting out our decision as soon as possible.</p><p>The UK has seen a remarkable transformation in solar PV deployment under the Coalition Government: solar capacity stood at 3.5GW at the end of the first quarter of 2014, increasing its share to 17 per cent of all renewables capacity. The Government remains committed to solar PV, and the measures that we set out in our UK Solar PV Strategy will ensure that solar PV continues to be a vital part of the UK’s renewable energy mix for many years to come. A copy of the Strategy is available on DECC’s web page:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-solar-pv-strategy-part-1-roadmap-to-a-brighter-future" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-solar-pv-strategy-part-1-roadmap-to-a-brighter-future</a>.</p> question first answered 01/09/2014 10:20:07
	creator	3973 label Biography information for Grahame Morris
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	3973 label Biography information for Grahame Morris

77952

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	17/07/2014
	date	15/07/2014
	date tabled	15/07/2014
	ddp created	15/07/2014 22:31:30
	ddp modified	22/12/2015 16:30:15
	answering body	Department for Energy and Climate Change
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	63
	answering dept short name	Energy and Climate Change
	answering dept sort name	Energy and Climate Change
	hansard heading	Solar Power: Renewables Obligation
	house id	1
	identifier	205849
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	01/09/2014 10:21:14
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what estimate he has made of the annual saving to the Levy Control Framework budget from closure of the Renewables Obligation to large-scale solar from April 2015; what that saving is as a proportion of that budget in (a) 2016, (b) 2017, (c) 2018, (d) 2019 and (e) 2020; and if he will make a statement.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
	tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 205849
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	205849
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>In its consultation issued on 13<sup>th</sup> May 2014, DECC has proposed closing the Renewables Obligation (RO) to new solar PV capacity above 5MW from 31 March 2015. We consider this to be necessary because large-scale solar PV is deploying more rapidly than expected. This poses a substantial risk to our ability to manage the levy control framework budget, and therefore our ability to minimise costs of renewables deployment for consumers.</p><p> </p><p>The impact assessment published alongside the consultation set out the projected impact of proposed intervention on deployment and spend. Option 1 below assumes no action; option 2 is the proposed intervention:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-changes-to-financial-support-for-solar-pv" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-changes-to-financial-support-for-solar-pv</a>.</p><p> </p><p> </p> question first answered 01/09/2014 10:21:14
	creator	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

78243

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	29/07/2014
	date	15/07/2014
	date tabled	15/07/2014
	ddp created	15/07/2014 22:45:25
	ddp modified	07/10/2015 14:50:53
	answering body	Department for Education
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Children and Young People: Radicalism
	house id	2
	identifier	HL1138
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	23/07/2014 14:42:03
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their strategy for reducing the risk of radicalisation of young people; and how they will work with schools to reduce that risk.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 HL1138
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL1138
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>Preventing extremism in all schools is a priority for the Government, and the Department for Education established a dedicated Due Diligence and Counter Extremism Division (previously known as the Preventing Extremism Unit) in October 2010 to oversee this work.</p><p> </p><p>The Division’s aim is to ensure that children and young people in England are safeguarded from extremists and extremist views in schools or in out of school hours learning, and prevent young people from becoming radicalised or acting on extreme views. The Division is staffed by civil servants with support from specialists with expertise in security matters.</p><p> </p><p>Schools can help protect children from extremist and violent views in the same ways that they help to safeguard children from drugs, gang violence or alcohol abuse. Schools’ work on the Government’s Prevent strategy needs to be seen in this context. It is for local authorities to determine how best to support schools in their areas in the light of local circumstances.</p><p> </p> question first answered 23/07/2014 14:42:03
	creator	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick
	publisher	25277 pref label House of Lords
	tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

77930

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	17/07/2014
	date	15/07/2014
	date tabled	15/07/2014
	ddp created	15/07/2014 22:31:23
	ddp modified	07/08/2015 08:09:34
	answering body	Department for Education
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Pupil Premium
	house id	1
	identifier	205712
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	21/07/2014 13:50:10
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how much funding Crawley constituency will receive through the pupil premium in the financial year 2014-15.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	Crawley
	tabling member printed	Henry Smith
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 205712
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	205712
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>Schools and academies in Crawley constituency have been allocated £4.026 million through the pupil premium for financial year 2014-15.</p><p>This includes funding through the deprivation, service child and children adopted from care elements, but excludes the looked-after children element as this is not available at a parliamentary constituency level.</p><p> </p> question first answered 21/07/2014 13:50:10
	creator	3960 label Biography information for Henry Smith
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	3960 label Biography information for Henry Smith

78077

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	21/07/2014
	date	15/07/2014
	date tabled	15/07/2014
	ddp created	15/07/2014 22:32:06
	ddp modified	07/07/2015 09:14:39
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Abduction: Children
	house id	1
	identifier	205826
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	21/07/2014 11:26:56
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many cases of child abduction where no attempt has been made to take the child out of the UK have reached court in each of the last five years for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	Tewkesbury
	tabling member printed	Mr Laurence Robertson
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 205826
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	205826
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The Ministry of Justice Court Proceedings Database holds information on defendants proceeded against, found guilty and sentenced for criminal offences in England and Wales. Centrally held data does not indicate which defendants proceeded against under Section 2 of the Child Abduction Act 1984 were not taking the child out of the UK. This information may be held by the individual courts in England and Wales but as such it could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.</p> question first answered 21/07/2014 11:26:56
	creator	253 label Biography information for Mr Laurence Robertson
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	253 label Biography information for Mr Laurence Robertson

78241

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	29/07/2014
	date	15/07/2014
	date tabled	15/07/2014
	ddp created	15/07/2014 22:45:25
	ddp modified	07/07/2015 09:10:48
	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	Training
	house id	2
	identifier	HL1136
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	30/07/2014 16:48:18
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action, beyond the changes they are to make to apprenticeships, they intend to take in order to<b></b>prepare young people for the world of work and deliver businesses with a supply of<b></b>young people with appropriate skill sets for the business environment.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member printed	Lord Allen of Kensington
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 HL1136
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL1136
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p> </p><p>The Government is taking a range of actions to ensure young people have the skills and experience needed in the workplace.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Government published a Careers Inspiration Vision in September 2013 calling on schools and colleges to work closely with employers to provide more inspiration and career insights for children and young people for example through workplace visits, inspiring speakers, coaching and mentoring. To help schools achieve this we have published revised Statutory Guidance which underpins their duty to secure independent careers guidance. This makes it clear that schools should inspire their pupils through more real-life contact with the world of work. We have also published new departmental advice, which provides examples of good practice and case studies, demonstrating how schools can build closer links with employers.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> question first answered 30/07/2014 16:48:18
	creator	4304 label Biography information for Lord Allen of Kensington
	publisher	25277 pref label House of Lords
	tabling member	4304 label Biography information for Lord Allen of Kensington

77963

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	17/07/2014
	date	15/07/2014
	date tabled	15/07/2014
	ddp created	15/07/2014 22:31:33
	ddp modified	01/06/2015 12:17:56
	answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	13
	answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	hansard heading	Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
	house id	1
	identifier	205724
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	22/07/2014 10:11:23
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the Government's position is in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership negotiations on future-proofing UK and EU standards of consumer and worker protection, animal welfare and environmental sustainability following the conclusion of those negotiations.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	Ogmore
	tabling member printed	Huw Irranca-Davies
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 205724
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	205724
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p> </p><p>The Government wants to preserve the ability of the UK and EU to set and regulate standards for a range of issues (including consumer and worker protection, animal welfare and environmental sustainability) in order to address our future needs. The Government therefore wishes to enhance cooperation between the EU and US, without affecting the ability of governments to set policy on these issues.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> question first answered 22/07/2014 10:11:23
	creator	1476 label Biography information for Huw Irranca-Davies
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	1476 label Biography information for Huw Irranca-Davies

78982

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	21/07/2014
	date	15/07/2014
	date tabled	15/07/2014
	ddp created	21/07/2014 15:10:05
	ddp modified	07/02/2015 18:53:27
	answering body	Department for Education
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Schools: Finance
	house id	1
	identifier	904967
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	21/07/2014 16:41:17
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what her proposals are for the adoption of a revised funding formula for schools.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	Warrington South
	tabling member printed	David Mowat
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 904967
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	904967
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>We remain committed to the introduction of a national funding formula after the next spending review, when we can give certainty to schools about how the formula will affect them over a number of years. In the meantime, our allocation of an extra £390 million to the least fairly-funded local authorities in the country will make a real difference to those local authorities, such as Warrington, that gain from the proposals.</p><p>According to our indicative figures, Warrington will gain an additional £500,000 in 2015-16.</p> question first answered 21/07/2014 16:41:17
	creator	4080 label Biography information for David Mowat
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4080 label Biography information for David Mowat

78981

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	21/07/2014
	date	15/07/2014
	date tabled	15/07/2014
	ddp created	21/07/2014 15:10:05
	ddp modified	07/02/2015 18:53:23
	answering body	Department for Education
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Vocational Education
	house id	1
	identifier	904964
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	21/07/2014 16:40:14
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she has taken to involve employers in devising vocational education; and if she will make a statement.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	Stratford-on-Avon
	tabling member printed	Nadhim Zahawi
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 904964
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	904964
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>Employers now have a vital role to play in designing and endorsing qualifications. From this September, ‘Employer recognition’ is required if a qualification is to count in school or college performance tables.</p><p> </p> question first answered 21/07/2014 16:40:14
	creator	4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi

78980

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	21/07/2014
	date	15/07/2014
	date tabled	15/07/2014
	ddp created	21/07/2014 15:10:05
	ddp modified	07/02/2015 18:53:17
	answering body	Department for Education
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Pupils: Disadvantaged
	house id	1
	identifier	904972
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	21/07/2014 16:43:21
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what progress her Department has made on closing the attainment gap between pupils receiving free school meals and others; and if she will make a statement.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	North Tyneside
	tabling member printed	Mrs Mary Glindon
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 904972
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	904972
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The gap between free school meals (FSM) pupils and others achieving Level 4 or above in key stage 2 reading and mathematics has narrowed from 19.3 to 16.2 percentage points between 2011 and 2013. The gap in FSM pupils and others achieving at least five A*-C grade GCSEs including English and mathematics has narrowed from 27.4 to 26.7 percentage points over the same period.</p><p> </p><p>The most recent Ofsted assessment is that school leaders are spending the pupil premium more effectively than at any time since the funding was introduced in 2011. Of 151 schools in the assessment, the attainment gap between free school meal pupils and their peers was closing, sometimes quite quickly, in all 86 schools judged by Ofsted to be good or outstanding. Gaps are also closing, albeit more slowly, in two thirds of the 50 sampled schools rated ‘requires improvement’.</p> question first answered 21/07/2014 16:43:21
	creator	4126 label Biography information for Mary Glindon
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4126 label Biography information for Mary Glindon