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1050200

	registered interest
	date	28/01/2019
	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	Housing: Design
	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 his Answer of 11 January 2019 to Question 206212, what plans he has to review the effect on design quality of permitted development for office to residential conversions.
	tabling member constituency	East Ham
	tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
	uin	213165
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/01/2019 answer text <p>The revised National Planning Policy Framework promotes the use of local design codes to deliver quality development that reflects local character. My Department is supporting Design Network in a series of engagements with local authority officers and councillors around the country to determine the barriers to delivering quality in their areas. The permitted development right for office to residential conversions allows change of use but not external works. Nationally, over 42,000 homes were delivered under the right in the three years to March 2018. All homes delivered through the right are required to meet Building Regulations, including fire safety.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse grouped question UIN 213166 question first answered 31/01/2019 15:24:46 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
	tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

1050202

	registered interest
	date	28/01/2019
	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	Housing: Design
	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 his Answer dated 11 January 2019 to Question 206212, whether additional resources will be made available to local authorities to produce and enforce local design codes.
	tabling member constituency	East Ham
	tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
	uin	213166
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/01/2019 answer text <p>The revised National Planning Policy Framework promotes the use of local design codes to deliver quality development that reflects local character. My Department is supporting Design Network in a series of engagements with local authority officers and councillors around the country to determine the barriers to delivering quality in their areas. The permitted development right for office to residential conversions allows change of use but not external works. Nationally, over 42,000 homes were delivered under the right in the three years to March 2018. All homes delivered through the right are required to meet Building Regulations, including fire safety.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse grouped question UIN 213165 question first answered 31/01/2019 15:24:46 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
	tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

1050244

	registered interest
	date	28/01/2019
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Education Funding Agency: Buildings
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the Answers of 15 September 2016 to Question 45976, of 29 March 2017 to Question 68740 and of 19 December 2017 to Question 120437, what plans his Department has to bring the former East Ham police station building back into use.
	tabling member constituency	East Ham
	tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
	uin	213168
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/01/2019 answer text <p>The department is currently working with the City of London Academies Trust to consider the site’s suitability for the expansion of one of its schools, Newham Collegiate Sixth Form, from 600 to 800 students. The project is currently at the Feasibility Study stage, and is expected to complete this early this year. A decision will then be taken on the most appropriate way forward.</p> answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi question first answered 31/01/2019 17:52:39 answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi
	tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

1052326

	registered interest
	date	31/01/2019
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Schools: Repairs and Maintenance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions his Department has had with the (a) Education and Skills Funding Authority (ESFA) and (b) Little Ilford School to ensure that ESFA-commissioned maintenance works are conducted without disruption to GCSE Science Practical.
	tabling member constituency	East Ham
	tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
	uin	215067
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2019 answer text <p>The Department is aware of the issues with gas supply at Little Ilford School, which was rebuilt under phase one of the Priority School Building Programme and which opened in its new building in 2016.</p><p>Air was seeping into the gas system, resulting in a lack of gas. Major work was carried out on the school’s gas pipework in summer 2018, which initially resolved the issue until late in the autumn term. The contractor, Wates, carried out testing over a weekend in January and reported blockages in the gas taps, caused by items including pencils and chewing gum. Wates recommended that the faulty taps should be replaced or repaired.</p><p>The faulty gas outlets have now been replaced and repaired by the school and they have been advised to regularly check for blockages to prevent this issue reoccurring. This appears to have resolved the issue, but the Department continues to work with the school to monitor the situation and provide advice and training. Wates will go to the site during half term to ensure that all gas outlets are working correctly before the children return.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 05/02/2019 17:56:50 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
	tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

1064052

	registered interest
	date	19/02/2019
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Pre-school Education: Free School Meals
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of increasing the payment to providers for universal free infant school meals above the current rate of £2.30 per meal which has applied since 2014.
	tabling member constituency	East Ham
	tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
	uin	223250
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/02/2019 answer text <p>The £2.30 per meal rate that we provide to schools to fund universal infant free school meals was set at the last Spending Review in 2015. The rate is based on the School Food Trust’s survey estimate of the average cost of a primary school meal, and on discussion with stakeholders and school food experts.</p><p>Decisions about school funding beyond 2020 will be taken at the next Spending Review in 2019.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi question first answered 26/02/2019 15:41:32 answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi previous answer version 104290 answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi
	tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

1064081

	registered interest
	date	19/02/2019
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Pre-school Education: Free School Meals
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans he has to assess the effect of the universal free infant school meals policy on (a) school standards and (b) pupils' wellbeing since its introduction in 2014.
	tabling member constituency	East Ham
	tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
	uin	223481
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/02/2019 answer text <p>We spend around £600 million every year ensuring 1.5 million infants in reception, year 1 and year 2 receive a free, nutritious meal at lunchtime. This ensures pupils are well nourished, develop healthy eating habits and can concentrate and learn.</p><p>We know that a balanced and nutritious meal, which includes vegetables and fruit, is good for the health and well-being of children. By showing that more children are eating a school meal we are confident that our universal infant free school meal (UIFSM) policy is having a positive impact on children. We expect UIFSMs to bring longer term benefits for children’s health by instilling early in life healthy eating habits which will be carried forward into later years.</p><p>Shared mealtimes are great for learning to talk, behave, take turns, be polite and share. Schools trialling free school meals in advance of the policy being introduced reported better behaviour and a nicer atmosphere as a result of pupils eating together every day.</p><p>Since 2010 we’ve been reforming education and driving up school standards. 1.9 million more children are now being taught in good and outstanding schools than were in 2010, thanks in part to our reforms.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi question first answered 26/02/2019 15:44:04 answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi previous answer version 104307 answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi
	tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

1050401

	registered interest
	date	29/01/2019
	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	Universal Credit
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to ensure the accuracy of advice given to claimants by Jobcentre staff on moving on to universal credit.
	tabling member constituency	East Ham
	tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
	uin	213884
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2019 answer text <p>All DWP staff delivering Universal Credit undergo a comprehensive learning journey designed to equip them with the tools, skills and behaviours required to provide a high quality service to all claimants, including those who have complex needs. This learning includes facilitator-led learning and skills practice, supported by multimedia learning materials.</p><p> </p><p>Before delivering Universal Credit Full Service work coaches receive a minimum of 90 hours additional training which builds on their existing skills and knowledge to prepare them for their role. New staff taking up this role will receive at least 178 hours of job-specific learning. DWP staff who move to a case manager role delivering Universal Credit Full Service receive a minimum of 90 hours of job-specific training. New staff joining the Department in this role undertake a minimum of 143 hours of learning.</p><p> </p><p>Training is a blend of face-to-face and online learning, which focuses on the technical delivery of Universal Credit, the transformational change and guidance based on the Universal Credit regulations. Staff are also given on-the-job training to consolidate what they have learnt.</p><p> </p><p>In addition team leaders are responsible for monitoring and assuring the quality of services provided to individual claimants. This is completed through a combination of observation (of interviews), feedback, coaching and appraisal.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 04/02/2019 18:13:48 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
	tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

1050430

	registered interest
	date	29/01/2019
	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	Universal Credit
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what criteria her Department uses to override a decision of a magistrates' court in relation to the value of deductions in claimants’ universal credit awards; and if she will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	East Ham
	tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
	uin	213886
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2019 answer text <p>Magistrate Courts impose fines and compensation orders on offenders, and can instruct the DWP to make a deduction from Universal Credit. We will not override the decision of a Magistrates Court.</p><p> </p><p>When DWP receives a formal application from a Magistrates Court, which complies with the Fines (Deductions from Income Support) Regulations 1992 for a fine and/or compensation order, we will make a deduction from a claimant’s benefit. The deduction rate is set out in the regulations at a minimum rate of 5% of their standard allowance and up to a maximum rate of £108.35 (£25 per week) per assessment period, as long as there is sufficient Universal Credit in payment.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 04/02/2019 18:08:42 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
	tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

1050431

	registered interest
	date	29/01/2019
	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	Jobseeker's Allowance: Disqualification
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether it is her Department’s policy to sanction claimants of jobseeker's allowance who decline to accept a job with a zero hours contract; and if she will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	East Ham
	tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
	uin	213887
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2019 answer text <p>Jobseeker's Allowance claimants are not required to apply for zero hours contract jobs and will not be sanctioned if they refuse an offer of a job on a zero hours contract.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 04/02/2019 18:07:32 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
	tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

1050433

	registered interest
	date	29/01/2019
	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	Universal Credit: Civil Proceedings
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, on how many occasions each local authority has been subject to legal action for the provision of inaccurate advice on universal credit to claimants in each of the last two years.
	tabling member constituency	East Ham
	tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
	uin	213888
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2019 answer text <p>The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will respond to any questions relating to Universal Credit policy if asked to do so by local authorities. However, DWP would have no wider role to play in, and would collect no data in relation to, legal challenges brought against individual local authorities as a result of their advice about Universal Credit.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 04/02/2019 18:07:48 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
	tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms