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579521

	registered interest
	date	09/09/2016
	answering body	Department of Health
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health
	answering dept sort name	Health
	hansard heading	Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how much his Department has spent on funding research into improving the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
	tabling member constituency	Erewash
	tabling member printed	Maggie Throup
	uin	45785
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2016 answer text <p>The information requested is not available.</p><p> </p><p>The Department’s National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) spent £25.5 million on respiratory disease research in 2014/15 (the latest available figure). Most of this investment (£16.6 million in 2014/15) is in infrastructure for respiratory research where spend on specific topics such as the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis cannot be separated from total infrastructure expenditure. This infrastructure includes NIHR biomedical research centres and the NIHR Clinical Research Network.</p><p> </p><p>The NIHR manages the Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation programme, which is funded by the Medical Research Council and NIHR. The programme is currently funding a £1.4 million efficacy and mechanism evaluation of treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis with the addition of co-trimoxazole.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Ludlow answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne question first answered 14/09/2016 16:50:21 answering member 1542 label Biography information for Philip Dunne
	tabling member	4447 label Biography information for Maggie Throup

573391

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2016
	answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
	hansard heading	Travellers: Caravan Sites
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to increase the powers of local authorities to (a) remove travellers camped illegally on public land and (b) recover site clean-up costs from those illegally settled on public land.
	tabling member constituency	Erewash
	tabling member printed	Maggie Throup
	uin	44038
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2016 answer text <p>Local authorities and the police have a range of strong powers that enable them to take action against unauthorised encampments and developments. Ministers sent a summary of these powers to all council leaders, Police and Crime Commissioners and Police Chief Constables in March 2015:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/418139/150326_Dealing_with_illegal_and_unauthorised_encampments_-_final.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/418139/150326_Dealing_with_illegal_and_unauthorised_encampments_-_final.pdf</a></p><p>The government is open to suggestions for how enforcement could be strengthened and continues to keep this issue under review.</p> answering member constituency Croydon Central answering member printed Gavin Barwell question first answered 08/09/2016 16:38:35 answering member 3955 label Biography information for Lord Barwell
	tabling member	4447 label Biography information for Maggie Throup

573691

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2016
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Trade Agreements: Africa
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what recent discussions he has had with his G7 counterparts on ensuring that countries in Africa receive fair terms of trade when signing trade and investment agreements with other G7 countries.
	tabling member constituency	Erewash
	tabling member printed	Maggie Throup
	uin	44273
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2016 answer text <p>The UK Government is committed to ensuring developing countries can reduce poverty through trading opportunities and that such impacts are taken into account in our trade policy. Trade was a key component of the G7 summit this year with commitments on Aid for Trade that will help African countries to negotiate and implement trade agreements. The G20 also expressed support at the recent summit for low-income countries to participate in Global Value Chains.</p> answering member constituency Wyre Forest answering member printed Mark Garnier question first answered 12/09/2016 11:49:42 answering member 4074 label Biography information for Mark Garnier
	tabling member	4447 label Biography information for Maggie Throup

536309

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2016
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Unadopted Roads
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to improve the maintenance and safety of unadopted roads.
	tabling member constituency	Erewash
	tabling member printed	Maggie Throup
	uin	905889
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/07/2016 answer text <p>The maintenance and safety of unadopted roads or private streets are the responsibility of the land owner. The decision on whether or not local authorities adopt roads, and therefore maintain them at the public expense, rests with each individual local highway authority.</p><p> </p><p>To help improve the process around road adoption for new developments, my department has been working with housebuilders and local authorities on the production of an Advice Note. This was published for consultation in January 2016 and the final version should be published later this year.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 18/07/2016 13:41:39 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	4447 label Biography information for Maggie Throup

531481

	registered interest
	date	01/07/2016
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	M1: Nottinghamshire
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of a new Junction 25A on the M1.
	tabling member constituency	Erewash
	tabling member printed	Maggie Throup
	uin	41602
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2016 answer text Proposals to improve the Strategic Road Network post-2020 will be considered as we prepare the second Road Investment Strategy – which was announced at Budget 2016. As part of the evidence-gathering process, Highways England is revisiting its Route Strategies to examine issues right across the Network. MPs and stakeholders are encouraged to engage with the process. Any specific proposals to address issues identified, such as additional junctions, will need to be prioritised and represent good value for money. answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 07/07/2016 14:45:42 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	4447 label Biography information for Maggie Throup

530729

	registered interest
	date	30/06/2016
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	M1: East Midlands
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress has been made on plans in the Road Investment Strategy for a new smart motorway between junctions 23 and 25 of the M1.
	tabling member constituency	Erewash
	tabling member printed	Maggie Throup
	uin	41583
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2016 answer text <p>Highways England is aiming to commence construction of the M1 J24 to J25 smart motorway scheme in 2016/17 with completion in 2017/18. M1 J23a to J24 is being developed and Highways England is currently committed to commencing construction on this section in 2019/20. Highways England is currently considering combining these works to ensure the most efficient and effective delivery and minimise disruption to the travelling public. Work continues on developing these proposals and in due course Highways England will be able to confirm the final programme for delivery of M1 J23a to J25.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 07/07/2016 14:47:03 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	4447 label Biography information for Maggie Throup

528561

	registered interest
	date	24/06/2016
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Digital Broadcasting: Radio
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of the introduction of small scale DAB licensing for community radio stations.
	tabling member constituency	Erewash
	tabling member printed	Maggie Throup
	uin	41234
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2016 answer text The ten small scale DAB technical trials funded by DCMS have been positive with more than 80 smaller commercial and community radio stations broadcasting on DAB for the first time, including some new services. We are looking at options for new legislation to license small scale DAB multiplexes.<p> </p> answering member constituency Wantage answering member printed Mr Edward Vaizey question first answered 04/07/2016 12:29:59 answering member 1580 label Biography information for Lord Vaizey of Didcot
	tabling member	4447 label Biography information for Maggie Throup

529347

	registered interest
	date	15/06/2016
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Developing Countries: Corruption
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what assessment she has made of the potential effect of the outcomes of the Anti-Corruption Summit in May 2016 on developing countries.
	tabling member constituency	Erewash
	tabling member printed	Maggie Throup
	uin	905520
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2016 answer text <p>The commitments agreed at the London Summit could potentially achieve major benefits for developing countries including preventing their resources from being stolen and hidden abroad; ensuring international systems recover these funds whilst punishing perpetrators; and helping citizens have greater opportunities to seek justice against corruption.</p> answering member constituency New Forest West answering member printed Sir Desmond Swayne question first answered 29/06/2016 14:26:17 answering member 55 label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne
	tabling member	4447 label Biography information for Maggie Throup

513011

	registered interest
	date	14/04/2016
	answering body	Department of Health
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health
	answering dept sort name	Health
	hansard heading	HIV Infection: Drugs
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what the evidential basis is for NHS England's decision not to fund the pre-exposure drug prophyaxis for HIV for the at-risk population.
	tabling member constituency	Erewash
	tabling member printed	Maggie Throup
	uin	34125
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/04/2016 answer text <p>NHS England has placed its position on the commissioning of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) under review. This review of the commissioning process will be undertaken by the Specialised Services Committee of NHS England in late May 2016. Depending on the outcome of that decision, a further decision taking account of the clinical evidence for PrEP, the evidence and demand for other new treatments not currently commissioned and NHS England's available funding and priorities is currently planned for June 2016.</p> answering member constituency Battersea answering member printed Jane Ellison question first answered 21/04/2016 14:19:15 answering member 3918 label Biography information for Jane Ellison
	tabling member	4447 label Biography information for Maggie Throup

513019

	registered interest
	date	14/04/2016
	answering body	Department of Health
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health
	answering dept sort name	Health
	hansard heading	HIV Infection: Drugs
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, which areas have been chosen as test sites for the pre-exposure drug prophyaxis (PrEP); what selection criteria have been used to identify those test sites; and what measures his Department plans to use to assess the effectiveness of PrEP in the test sites over the next two years.
	tabling member constituency	Erewash
	tabling member printed	Maggie Throup
	uin	34127
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2016 answer text <p>The planning of the process to select test sites, including timing and criteria for selection, will continue alongside NHS England’s review of its position on the commissioning of pre-exposure prophyaxis (PrEP).</p> answering member constituency Battersea answering member printed Jane Ellison question first answered 22/04/2016 13:06:13 answering member 3918 label Biography information for Jane Ellison
	tabling member	4447 label Biography information for Maggie Throup