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	registered interest
	date	06/10/2017
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Overseas Trade: Burma
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what the value was of trade between the UK and Myanmar in each year from 2008.
	tabling member constituency	Bradford East
	tabling member printed	Imran Hussain
	uin	106278
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2017 answer text <p>The value of trade between the UK and Burma in each year from 2008 to 2015 is provided in tables 10 to 13 of the ONS Pink Book 2016 release:</p><p><a href="https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/balanceofpayments/adhocs/006656balanceofpaymentsannualgeographicaldatatables" target="_blank">https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/balanceofpayments/adhocs/006656balanceofpaymentsannualgeographicaldatatables</a></p><p>Figures for 2016 will be published on 31<sup>st</sup> October in the ONS Pink Book 2017 release.</p> answering member constituency Wyre Forest answering member printed Mark Garnier question first answered 16/10/2017 16:15:18 answering member 4074 label Biography information for Mark Garnier
	tabling member	4394 label Biography information for Imran Hussain

389326

	registered interest
	date	13/07/2015
	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	Employment: Ethnic Groups
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of progress on increasing equality of access to employment opportunities for people from Black and minority ethnic communities.
	tabling member constituency	Bradford East
	tabling member printed	Imran Hussain
	uin	6785
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/07/2015 answer text <p /> <p>The number of people from Black and Minority Ethnic communities in employment increased by approximately 20% during the last Parliament. The Prime Minister has made a commitment to repeat that achievement in the next Parliament – a further increase of 20% in BME employment – as part of his “2020 vision” for BME communities.</p> answering member constituency Witham answering member printed Priti Patel question first answered 21/07/2015 10:55:41 answering member 4066 label Biography information for Priti Patel
	tabling member	4394 label Biography information for Imran Hussain

428460

	registered interest
	date	16/11/2015
	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	English Language: Education
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the withdrawal of ESOL funding on levels of poverty.
	tabling member constituency	Bradford East
	tabling member printed	Imran Hussain
	uin	16461
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/11/2015 answer text <p>We are committed to supporting those who are unemployed to finding and keeping employment. In doing so, we ensure that any learning provision is delivered in the context of local employment and labour market demand. Data shows that the numbers of learners in England previously being referred to ESOL Plus (Mandation) provision was significantly lower than originally anticipated and the ESOL Plus (Mandation) budget was underspent in 2014/15.</p><br /><p>The decision to remove the specific English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Plus (Mandation) funding for 2015/16 enables providers, as independent organisations which manage their own budgets, to have the flexibility to use their adult skills budget more effectively to support jobseekers. They are able to continue to provide ESOL training for jobseekers where it is likely to result in the most effective labour market outcome, and jobseekers with poor English language skills can still be mandated to this training. All new claimants are screened for spoken English at their first interview and if below entry level 2, they are referred for a more detailed assessment and, if appropriate, training provision.</p><br /> answering member constituency Witham answering member printed Priti Patel question first answered 25/11/2015 13:50:06 answering member 4066 label Biography information for Priti Patel
	tabling member	4394 label Biography information for Imran Hussain

428459

	registered interest
	date	16/11/2015
	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	Social Security Benefits
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department has taken to ensure that claimants with limited English are referred to a structured programme to improve their English skills.
	tabling member constituency	Bradford East
	tabling member printed	Imran Hussain
	uin	16455
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/11/2015 answer text <p>All Jobseekers are screened for their ability in English Language skills and referred to appropriate English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) training to improve their skills to help support them into employment.</p> answering member constituency Witham answering member printed Priti Patel question first answered 23/11/2015 17:30:30 answering member 4066 label Biography information for Priti Patel
	tabling member	4394 label Biography information for Imran Hussain

428458

	registered interest
	date	16/11/2015
	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	Employment: Refugees
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made on the effect of the withdrawal of ESOL plus mandation funding ESOL on employment prospects for refugees.
	tabling member constituency	Bradford East
	tabling member printed	Imran Hussain
	uin	16454
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/11/2015 answer text <p>We are committed to supporting those who are unemployed to finding and keeping employment. In doing so, we ensure that any learning provision is delivered in the context of local employment and labour market demand. Data shows that the numbers of learners in England previously being referred to ESOL Plus (Mandation) provision was significantly lower than originally anticipated and the ESOL Plus (Mandation) budget was underspent in 2014/15.</p><br /><p>The decision to remove the specific English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Plus (Mandation) funding for 2015/16 enables providers, as independent organisations which manage their own budgets, to have the flexibility to use their adult skills budget more effectively to support jobseekers. They are able to continue to provide ESOL training for jobseekers where it is likely to result in the most effective labour market outcome, and jobseekers with poor English language skills can still be mandated to this training. All new claimants are screened for spoken English at their first interview and if below entry level 2, they are referred for a more detailed assessment and, if appropriate, training provision.</p><br /> answering member constituency Witham answering member printed Priti Patel question first answered 25/11/2015 13:46:50 answering member 4066 label Biography information for Priti Patel
	tabling member	4394 label Biography information for Imran Hussain

225717

	registered interest
	date	03/03/2015
	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	Social Security Benefits: Disqualification
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what his Department's policy is on sanctioning claimants who miss appointments because of probationary commitments.
	tabling member constituency	Bradford East
	tabling member printed	Mr David Ward
	uin	907927
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/03/2015 answer text <p /> <p>Claimants are only asked to meet reasonable requirements in order to move off benefits and into work. Where claimants have good reason to miss an appointment, such as probationary commitments, then a sanction will not apply.</p> answering member constituency Wirral West answering member printed Esther McVey question first answered 09/03/2015 16:51:15 answering member 4084 label Biography information for Esther McVey
	tabling member	3923 label Biography information for Mr David Ward

731241

	registered interest
	date	21/06/2017
	answering body	Department of Health
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health
	answering dept sort name	Health
	hansard heading	Dental Services: Contracts
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what progress has been made on the rollout of a new contract to dental care providers.
	tabling member constituency	Bradford East
	tabling member printed	Imran Hussain
	uin	167
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2017 answer text <p>The Department is working in conjunction with NHS England to test a prototype new dental contract with an increased focus on prevention. The remuneration system is designed to better support dentists to prevent as well as treat disease and maintain the numbers of patients they care for.</p><p> </p><p>The trial of the new clinical and remuneration approach began in April 2016 with prototype practices across England testing the new way of working. The scheme is being evaluated and the substantive report on the scheme to date is expected to be available later this year. Decisions on next steps and any wider roll out will be based on the learning from the prototype scheme.</p> answering member constituency Winchester answering member printed Steve Brine question first answered 26/06/2017 14:03:35 answering member 4067 label Biography information for Steve Brine
	tabling member	4394 label Biography information for Imran Hussain

527982

	registered interest
	date	20/06/2016
	answering body	HM Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
	hansard heading	Motor Vehicles: Insurance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make an assessment of the effect of the use of telematic black box electronic recording devices by insurance companies on the cost of car insurance.
	tabling member constituency	Bradford East
	tabling member printed	Imran Hussain
	uin	41007
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2016 answer text <p>In general, an insurer will make a decision about the terms on which they will offer cover following an assessment of the risks posed by an individual. Some insurers offer discounts to drivers who choose to use telematics in their cars. This is usually informed by the insurer’s claims experience and other industry-wide statistics. The Government does not intend to intervene in these commercial decisions by insurers as this could damage competition in the market. The respective capabilities of insurers to assess risk is a key element on which they compete. This competition is important and should lead to better products and lower prices for consumers.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 04/07/2016 09:08:15 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	4394 label Biography information for Imran Hussain

527981

	registered interest
	date	20/06/2016
	answering body	HM Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
	hansard heading	Motor Vehicles: Insurance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps his Department is taking to reduce the costs of insurance for motor vehicles.
	tabling member constituency	Bradford East
	tabling member printed	Imran Hussain
	uin	41006
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2016 answer text <p>The Insurance Fraud Taskforce was set up by Government in January 2015 to make recommendations to reduce insurance fraud, ultimately lowering costs for consumers. In January 2016, the Taskforce published 26 recommendations for industry, regulators and others, including 6 for Government. A Written Ministerial Statement was published on 26 May 2016 to announce that the Government accepts each of the recommendations addressed to it.</p><p> </p><p>The Chancellor also announced in his 2015 Autumn Statement that the government intends to introduce measures to end the right to cash compensation for minor whiplash injuries. This will remove over £1 billion from the cost of providing motor insurance and the government expects the insurance industry to pass on to consumers an average saving of £40 to £50 per motor insurance policy.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 04/07/2016 09:11:47 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	4394 label Biography information for Imran Hussain

511284

	registered interest
	date	12/04/2016
	answering body	HM Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
	hansard heading	Financial Institutions: Assets
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will take steps to publish aggregate statistics showing the size and origin of assets in UK financial institutions.
	tabling member constituency	Bradford East
	tabling member printed	Imran Hussain
	uin	33605
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/04/2016 answer text <p>The Bank of England publishes aggregated data relating to UK Financial Institutions’ balance sheets. Its statistical releases can be found via the following link: http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/statistics/Pages/calendar/default.aspx</p><p> </p><p>Under the Capital Requirements (country-by-country reporting) Regulations 2013 there are reporting obligations on institutions in the United Kingdom within scope of the Capital Requirements Directive 4. The regulations require institutions to publish annually details on a consolidated basis, by country where they have an establishment. These details include: their name, nature of activities and geographical location; number of employees; and their turnover.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 18/04/2016 13:55:22 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	4394 label Biography information for Imran Hussain