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1175053

	registered interest
	date	31/01/2020
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Disabled Students' Allowances
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if he will undertake an equality impact assessment of transferring to higher education providers responsibility for (a) administering and (b) setting the level of disabled students' allowance.
	tabling member constituency	Washington and Sunderland West
	tabling member printed	Mrs Sharon Hodgson
	uin	10740
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2020 answer text <p>​The levels of Disabled Students’ Allowances available to students are set in the Education (Student Support) Regulations. The department undertakes, and publishes, an Equality Analysis each time it lays amendments to these Regulations.</p><p> </p><p>​No decision has been made to transfer the administration of Disabled Students’ Allowances to Higher Education Providers.</p> answering member constituency Kingswood answering member printed Chris Skidmore question first answered 10/02/2020 08:54:27 answering member 4021 label Biography information for Chris Skidmore
	tabling member	1521 label Biography information for Mrs Sharon Hodgson

1171973

	registered interest
	date	20/01/2020
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Students: Grants
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing non-repayable maintenance grant funding in (a) further and (b) higher education.
	tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
	tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
	uin	5382
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2020 answer text <p>​The independent panel’s report on the Review of Post-18 Education and Funding was published in May 2019. The government is considering the recommendations made in the report, including those relating to maintenance support for higher education and further education students. The government will conclude the review alongside the next spending review.</p> answering member constituency Kingswood answering member printed Chris Skidmore question first answered 28/01/2020 15:39:33 answering member 4021 label Biography information for Chris Skidmore
	tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1172909

	registered interest
	date	23/01/2020
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	British Students Abroad: EU Countries
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what effect the end of the transition period will have on UK students studying at universities in EU member states.
	tabling member constituency	Tottenham
	tabling member printed	Mr David Lammy
	uin	7103
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/01/2020 answer text <p>​The UK Government has negotiated a deal which allows us to leave the EU without disruption on 31 January 2020. Under the Withdrawal Agreement, EU rules and regulations will continue to apply in the UK during the transition period until 31 December 2020. Throughout the duration of the transition period UK students studying in the EU will be able to continue their studies as they do now.</p><p> </p><p>Our future relationship with the EU will be negotiated during this transition period. Protecting the rights of both UK Nationals in the EU and EU citizens in the UK is an absolute priority for this government, and it is of mutual interest to both the UK and the EU to agree a future partnership that helps to create a new generation of globally mobile, culturally agile people who can succeed in an increasingly global marketplace.</p><p> </p><p>This is supported by the new Political Agreement, published in October 2019, which makes clear that the UK remains committed to exploring ongoing cooperation with the EU on education, science and innovation.</p> answering member constituency Kingswood answering member printed Chris Skidmore question first answered 31/01/2020 13:14:51 answering member 4021 label Biography information for Chris Skidmore
	tabling member	206 label Biography information for Mr David Lammy

1175978

	registered interest
	date	04/02/2020
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Educational Exchanges
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 3 February 2020 to Question 9128 on Educational Exchanges, if he will publish the publish his proposals for the potential domestic alternatives.
	tabling member constituency	Ceredigion
	tabling member printed	Ben Lake
	uin	12362
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2020 answer text <p>​As I stated in my answer to question 9128, the UK government is preparing for every eventuality and is considering a wide range of options with regard to the future of international exchange and collaboration in education and training, including a potential domestic alternative.</p><p>Now is not the time to set out any more detail on the potential alternatives as we prepare to enter negotiations with the EU. If the appropriate time arises, then we will do so.</p> answering member constituency Kingswood answering member printed Chris Skidmore question first answered 10/02/2020 15:11:54 answering member 4021 label Biography information for Chris Skidmore
	tabling member	4630 label Biography information for Ben Lake

1171417

	registered interest
	date	16/01/2020
	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	Horizon Europe
	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 the Government will take steps to secure associate membership of Horizon Europe at the same time as the Multi-Annual Financial Framework is agreed, prior to the end of the transition period.
	tabling member constituency	Bristol North West
	tabling member printed	Darren Jones
	uin	4460
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2020 answer text <p>We will continue to collaborate with the EU on scientific research and we have been clear that, where it is in the UK’s interests, we will seek to participate in some specific EU Programmes.</p><p>The shape and content of the next EU Multi-Annual Financial Framework Programmes for 2021-2027, including Horizon Europe, are currently being negotiated in the EU Institutions and have not yet been finalised. Horizon Europe must be adopted by the EU before any potential formal negotiations on association could begin.</p><p>The UK has played a constructive role in the development of Horizon Europe to ensure that it aligns with UK priorities and we look forward to continuing our relationship in research and innovation with our European partners.</p> answering member constituency Kingswood answering member printed Chris Skidmore question first answered 23/01/2020 11:35:29 answering member 4021 label Biography information for Chris Skidmore
	tabling member	4621 label Biography information for Darren Jones

1172021

	registered interest
	date	20/01/2020
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Universities: Fire Regulations
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many university vice-chancellors have replied to his letter of November 2019 on the issue of fire safety procedures and safeguards across university residential, teaching and research accommodation.
	tabling member constituency	Croydon North
	tabling member printed	Steve Reed
	uin	5444
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2020 answer text <p>We are pleased to see that the engagement with the letter of 18 November from my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education to all 138 higher education institutions has had a 100% response rate.</p><p>The safety of pupils, students and staff remains ministers’ highest priority. Since the Grenfell fire, the department has worked closely with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, as part of the cross government programme to remediate buildings with potentially dangerous cladding, including student accommodation. That approach will continue, and we welcome the package of measures to improve building safety standards announced on 20 January by my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government. We are already looking at ways to ensure the education estate complies fully with the updated advice to building owners, announced as part of that package, on actions they should take in relation to cladding.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Kingswood answering member printed Chris Skidmore grouped question UIN 5445 question first answered 28/01/2020 17:46:00 answering member 4021 label Biography information for Chris Skidmore
	tabling member	4268 label Biography information for Steve Reed

1172022

	registered interest
	date	20/01/2020
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Students: Housing
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that unsafe combustible cladding is removed from student accommodation.
	tabling member constituency	Croydon North
	tabling member printed	Steve Reed
	uin	5445
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2020 answer text <p>We are pleased to see that the engagement with the letter of 18 November from my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education to all 138 higher education institutions has had a 100% response rate.</p><p>The safety of pupils, students and staff remains ministers’ highest priority. Since the Grenfell fire, the department has worked closely with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, as part of the cross government programme to remediate buildings with potentially dangerous cladding, including student accommodation. That approach will continue, and we welcome the package of measures to improve building safety standards announced on 20 January by my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government. We are already looking at ways to ensure the education estate complies fully with the updated advice to building owners, announced as part of that package, on actions they should take in relation to cladding.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Kingswood answering member printed Chris Skidmore grouped question UIN 5444 question first answered 28/01/2020 17:46:00 answering member 4021 label Biography information for Chris Skidmore
	tabling member	4268 label Biography information for Steve Reed

1171755

	registered interest
	date	20/01/2020
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Education: Standards
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps his Department is taking to improve quality and choice in the provision of (a) further and (b) higher education.
	tabling member constituency	Cheadle
	tabling member printed	Mary Robinson
	uin	900256
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/01/2020 answer text <p>We are increasing funding to improve participation for 16 to 19 year olds, introducing T-Levels, investing in further education (FE) and providing support for college improvement.</p><p>The Office for Students and Ofsted hold higher education and FE providers to account for delivering quality and successful outcomes.</p><p>The Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework incentivises quality teaching, and new digital tools support student choice.</p> answering member constituency Kingswood answering member printed Chris Skidmore question first answered 20/01/2020 17:46:20 answering member 4021 label Biography information for Chris Skidmore
	tabling member	4406 label Biography information for Mary Robinson

1151212

	registered interest
	date	22/10/2019
	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	Business: South Basildon and East Thurrock
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent steps she has taken to support businesses in South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency.
	tabling member constituency	South Basildon and East Thurrock
	tabling member printed	Stephen Metcalfe
	uin	900057
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/10/2019 answer text <p>We are committed to making the UK the best place to start and grow a business.</p><p> </p><p>BEIS has unveiled several new measures to support business across the UK, including an £88 million boost for productivity and the publication of the SME Finance Charter.</p><p> </p><p>We have also invested £591 million to South East Local Enterprise Partnership, which covers South Basildon and East Thurrock, to empower local areas to reach their potential, boosting national productivity and growth.</p> answering member constituency Kingswood answering member printed Chris Skidmore question first answered 22/10/2019 13:43:57 answering member 4021 label Biography information for Chris Skidmore
	tabling member	4092 label Biography information for Stephen Metcalfe

1174876

	registered interest
	date	30/01/2020
	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	Research: North East
	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 plans the Government has to allocate funding to scientific research in the North East.
	tabling member constituency	Wansbeck
	tabling member printed	Ian Lavery
	uin	10384
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2020 answer text <p>We are committed to making the UK a global science superpower that attracts brilliant people and businesses from across the world.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has already committed over £42m Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund funding to organisations registered in the North East</p><p> </p><p>We have announced plans for an ambitious place strategy for UK R&amp;D to ensure funding builds on strengths in the regions, and nations of the UK including the North East. We will work closely with UK Research and Innovation to develop a strategy that ensures the whole country contributes to and benefits from the national 2.4% R&amp;D target.</p> answering member constituency Kingswood answering member printed Chris Skidmore question first answered 05/02/2020 13:46:56 answering member 4021 label Biography information for Chris Skidmore
	tabling member	4139 label Biography information for Ian Lavery