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100116

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	24/10/2014
	date	21/10/2014
	date tabled	21/10/2014
	ddp created	21/10/2014 21:00:49
	ddp modified	08/02/2015 03:00:57
	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	Funeral Payments
	house id	1
	identifier	211293
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	24/10/2014 13:48:18
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many applications have been made to the Government Funeral Payment scheme since May 2010; and how many such applications have been rejected.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
	tabling member printed	Steve Rotheram
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 211293
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	211293
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>From the latest data available, 280,780 applications have been made for Funeral Payments in Great Britain between May 2010 and September 2014. In the same period there have been 139,560 refusals.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Notes</strong></p><p> </p><p>1. These figures do not include applications which were processed clerically and have not yet been entered on to the Social Fund Computer System.</p><p> </p><p>2. The figures given are the number of applications and initial refusals in the given time period and not the number of people who made applications or received awards. An individual may make more than one application in a year. Information on the number of people who made applications and received awards is not available.</p><p> </p><p>3. The refusal figures given are based on the initial decisions made on each case and may include cases where an award was later made on review.</p><p> </p><p>4. All figures are rounded to the nearest 10.</p> question first answered 24/10/2014 13:48:18
	creator	4035 label Biography information for Steve Rotheram
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4035 label Biography information for Steve Rotheram

100267

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	24/10/2014
	date	21/10/2014
	date tabled	21/10/2014
	ddp created	21/10/2014 21:01:46
	ddp modified	08/02/2015 03:17:15
	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	Social Security Benefits: Medical Examinations
	house id	1
	identifier	211300
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	24/10/2014 13:53:18
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent progress he has made on commissioning the Health and Disability Assessment Service; and if he will make a statement.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	East Ham
	tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 211300
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	211300
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The commercial competition to secure a supplier to deliver the Health and Disability Assessment Service is nearing its conclusion. I intend to inform Parliament of the outcome of the competition in the next few weeks.</p> question first answered 24/10/2014 13:53:18
	creator	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

100534

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	24/10/2014
	date	22/10/2014
	date tabled	22/10/2014
	ddp created	22/10/2014 22:52:02
	ddp modified	08/02/2015 03:44:38
	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	Universal Credit
	house id	1
	identifier	211595
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	28/10/2014 15:00:39
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people have been allowed backdated universal credit claims to date.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	East Ham
	tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 211595
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	211595
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The information you have requested is not currently available. The Department published its strategy for releasing official statistics on Universal Credit in September 2013 which can be found at:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/universal-credit-statistics" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/universal-credit-statistics</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>These statistics however will be published in accordance with the relevant protocols in the Code of Practice for Official Statistics.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>As outlined in the strategy, officials are currently quality assuring data for Universal Credit, therefore it is not yet possible to give a definitive list of what statistics will be provided in the future.</p><p> </p> question first answered 28/10/2014 15:00:39
	creator	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

100766

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	28/10/2014
	date	23/10/2014
	date tabled	23/10/2014
	ddp created	23/10/2014 20:01:40
	ddp modified	08/02/2015 03:57:28
	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	Armed Forces: Asbestos
	house id	1
	identifier	211719
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	28/10/2014 17:09:30
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Defence on the exposure of armed forces to the risks of asbestos.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	East Ham
	tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 211719
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	211719
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>There have been no discussions between the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and the Secretary of State for Defence on the exposure of HM armed forces to the risk of asbestos. HSE is not aware of any MOD asbestos-related issues that would have required this.</p> question first answered 28/10/2014 17:09:30
	creator	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

100767

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	27/10/2014
	date	23/10/2014
	date tabled	23/10/2014
	ddp created	23/10/2014 20:01:40
	ddp modified	08/02/2015 03:57:35
	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	Disability Living Allowance
	house id	1
	identifier	211705
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	29/10/2014 15:10:41
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what training is required before a disability living allowance decision-maker can take up the role.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
	tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 211705
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	211705
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p /> <p>All staff undertake a 14 week training period in preparation for their role as DLA decision makers. This comprises a blend of classroom-based learning and on-the-job supervision and coaching.</p><p> </p><p>Following this 14 week training period continuing support is provided to decision makers through coaching, mentoring and monitoring, training workshops and workplace learning.</p> question first answered 29/10/2014 15:10:41
	creator	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

100773

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	28/10/2014
	date	23/10/2014
	date tabled	23/10/2014
	ddp created	23/10/2014 20:01:43
	ddp modified	08/02/2015 03:58:13
	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	Housing Benefit: Ayrshire
	house id	1
	identifier	211769
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	28/10/2014 11:56:10
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many households in East Ayrshire had had housing benefit capped since the introduction of the benefit cap at the latest date for which figures are available.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
	tabling member printed	Cathy Jamieson
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 211769
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	211769
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The latest official benefit cap statistics, available at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/benefit-cap-statistics" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/benefit-cap-statistics</a>, show that in East Ayrshire between April 2013 and May 2014, a total of 36 households have been capped.</p><p> </p> question first answered 28/10/2014 11:56:10
	creator	4011 label Biography information for Cathy Jamieson
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4011 label Biography information for Cathy Jamieson

100828

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	28/10/2014
	date	23/10/2014
	date tabled	23/10/2014
	ddp created	23/10/2014 20:10:26
	ddp modified	08/02/2015 04:00:56
	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	Universal Credit: Ashfield
	house id	1
	identifier	211835
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	28/10/2014 12:04:14
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many payments to universal credit claimants have been made directly to a landlord in Ashfield local authority area.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	Ashfield
	tabling member printed	Gloria De Piero
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 211835
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	211835
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The information you have requested is not currently available. The Department published its strategy for releasing official statistics on Universal Credit in September 2013 which can be found at:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/universal-credit-statistics" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/universal-credit-statistics</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>These statistics however will be published in accordance with the relevant protocols in the Code of Practice for Official Statistics.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>As outlined in the strategy, officials are currently quality assuring data for Universal Credit, therefore it is not yet possible to give a definitive list of what statistics will be provided in the future.</p><p> </p> question first answered 28/10/2014 12:04:14
	creator	3915 label Biography information for Gloria De Piero
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	3915 label Biography information for Gloria De Piero

100919

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	29/10/2014
	date	24/10/2014
	date tabled	24/10/2014
	ddp created	24/10/2014 16:50:54
	ddp modified	08/02/2015 04:09:14
	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	Universal Credit
	house id	1
	identifier	211857
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	29/10/2014 14:39:47
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of universal credit access to childcare accounts equivalent to those proposed in the Childcare Payments Bill for claimants of tax-free childcare.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	East Ham
	tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 211857
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	211857
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p /> <p>Universal credit prepares claimants for the world of work in which around 75% of employees are paid monthly and in arrears. Monthly payment of benefit, which includes support for childcare costs that have been paid out, makes for more straightforward reporting and helps households to budget on a monthly income, which eases the transition into paid work.</p><p> </p><p>Moving to a system of ‘childcare accounts’ which ring-fences childcare costs would complicate the system for these claimants. It would add complexity to the Universal Credit system, which is being rolled out in a safe and controlled manner and could potentially increase the administration costs of running two systems in parallel.</p><p> </p><p>We have worked with Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to support claimants that may wish to switch between Universal Credit and Tax Free Childcare. It will be easy for parents to register and open a childcare account online for Tax Free Childcare, and those who wish to move back to Universal Credit may do so without having to report the change to HMRC. Both systems are designed to be simple, responsive and flexible.</p><p> </p><p>We recognise the importance of providing information and support to help parents make an informed choice about which scheme to access. Alongside wider guidance and information, we will provide support and online tools for parents choosing between Universal Credit and Tax-Free Childcare.</p> question first answered 29/10/2014 14:39:47
	creator	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

99750

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	21/10/2014
	date	17/10/2014
	date tabled	17/10/2014
	ddp created	17/10/2014 16:40:32
	ddp modified	08/02/2015 02:35:31
	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	Mesothelioma: Compensation
	house id	1
	identifier	210970
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	28/10/2014 13:56:44
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how much has been paid out under the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment scheme to date.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	Stretford and Urmston
	tabling member printed	Kate Green
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 210970
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	210970
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p /> <p>As of 30 September 2014, the cumulative total of all payments made since the scheme began is £11,013,694.48. This figure is derived from £8,633,440.75 total paid to applicants and £2,380,253.73 total paid to the DWP Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU). DMPS payments are subject to recovery following benefit legislation which provides for CRU to recover social security benefits and lump sums that were paid for the same condition.</p> question first answered 28/10/2014 13:56:44
	creator	4120 label Biography information for Kate Green
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4120 label Biography information for Kate Green

100107

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	23/10/2014
	date	21/10/2014
	date tabled	21/10/2014
	ddp created	21/10/2014 21:00:47
	ddp modified	08/02/2015 03:00:00
	answering body	HM Treasury
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	National Insurance Contributions
	house id	1
	identifier	211325
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	27/10/2014 16:16:49
	question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent steps he has taken to simplify the rates of employees' National Insurance contributions.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	Windsor
	tabling member printed	Adam Afriyie
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 211325
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	211325
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>This Government is committed to a competitive tax regime and has introduced a range of measures to reduce the burden of National Insurance Contributions (NICs), as part of our long term economic plan to back business and create jobs.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Employment Allowance, introduced in April this year, means that around 450,000 employers– one third of all employers – are expected to be taken out of paying employer NICs altogether in 2014-15 and from April 2015, employer NICs for under 21 year olds will be abolished, helping to support jobs for almost 1.5 million young people currently in employment.</p><p> </p> question first answered 27/10/2014 16:16:49
	creator	1586 label Biography information for Adam Afriyie
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	1586 label Biography information for Adam Afriyie