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1020822

	registered interest
	date	07/12/2018
	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	Personal Independence Payment: Appeals
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the length of time taken for the transfer of documents between her Department and the Courts and Tribunal Service relating to personal independence payments claimants who are appealing the refusal of their claim in the most recent period for which figures are available; and if she will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Gedling
	tabling member printed	Vernon Coaker
	uin	200084
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/12/2018 answer text <p>The Department works closely with HM Courts and Tribunal Service and endeavours to transfer information within agreed timescales. We continue to monitor and review our decision making and appeals journey and have in recent months undertaken significant recruitment to ensure we deliver the best service to our customers</p> answering member constituency Truro and Falmouth answering member printed Sarah Newton question first answered 12/12/2018 16:41:20 answering member 4071 label Biography information for Sarah Newton
	tabling member	360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker

1050523

	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	Work Capability Assessment: Slavery
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether victims of modern slavery are exempt from the requirement to take an annual work capability assessment; and if she will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Gedling
	tabling member printed	Vernon Coaker
	uin	213946
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2019 answer text <p>Ending modern slavery is one of this Government’s top priorities, and we are sensitive to the challenges faced by victims. We have worked with the Salvation Army to improve the service provided by DWP to victims. The purpose of the Work Capability Assessment (WCA) is to assess the impact of mental and physical health conditions, including any resulting from being a victim of modern slavery on a person, so that the right level of benefit and support can be provided. There are no exemptions from being assessed for those claiming Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), or Universal Credit (UC) due to illness or disability. In addition to completing the application form or forms people or those supporting them are encouraged to provide additional evidence, including medical reports, to support their claim. If it is possible for the assessor to provide advice to the decision maker without requiring the claimant to attend a face-to-face assessment, they will do so.</p><p><br></p><p>The WCA is not an annual assessment. Re-referral dates can be up to 24 months for those found to have limited capability for work, and up to 3 years for those found to have limited capability for work-related activity. Furthermore, from 29 September 2017 those placed in ESA’s Support Group and the UC equivalent who have the most severe and lifelong health conditions or disabilities, whose level of function would always mean that they would have Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity, and be unlikely ever to be able to move into work, will no longer be routinely reassessed.</p> answering member constituency Truro and Falmouth answering member printed Sarah Newton question first answered 04/02/2019 16:42:28 answering member 4071 label Biography information for Sarah Newton
	tabling member	360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker

1303405

	registered interest
	date	17/03/2021
	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	Children: Maintenance
	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 prompt action on missed child maintenance payments to avoid the accrual of large arrears.
	tabling member constituency	Gedling
	tabling member printed	Tom Randall
	uin	170762
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/03/2021 answer text <p>Where someone fails to pay on time or in full, the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) will contact the parent concerned and aim to re-establish compliance to avoid the build-up of arrears.</p><p> </p><p>The CMS also has a range of strong enforcement powers, which can be used to to ensure children receive the financial support they deserve.</p> answering member constituency Hexham answering member printed Guy Opperman question first answered 22/03/2021 14:15:59 answering member 4142 label Biography information for Guy Opperman
	tabling member	4845 label Biography information for Tom Randall

1255169

	registered interest
	date	25/11/2020
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Civil Servants: Political Impartiality
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office on civil service impartiality and diversity and inclusion.
	tabling member constituency	Gedling
	tabling member printed	Tom Randall
	uin	909397
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/11/2020 answer text <p>The Civil Service is committed to developing inclusive workplaces. We are refreshing our approach based on new evidence of what works.</p><p>The focus will be on embedding best practice, ensuring the Civil Service acts as an exemplar employer.</p><p>Senior officials are consulting Departments and staff on the new approach, and are working closely with Ministers from across Departments who have an interest.</p> answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Kemi Badenoch question first answered 25/11/2020 14:36:48 answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch
	tabling member	4845 label Biography information for Tom Randall

1020823

	registered interest
	date	07/12/2018
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	High Income Child Benefit Tax Charge
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps his Department has taken to ensure that taxpayers were made aware of the introduction of the High Income Child Benefit Charge; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Gedling
	tabling member printed	Vernon Coaker
	uin	200085
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/12/2018 answer text <p>The High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) was introduced in 2013 to ensure that support is targeted at those who need it most.</p><p> </p><p>HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) took considerable steps to raise awareness of HICBC. It wrote to around 800,000 families affected by the charge when it was launched, and ran a high profile advertising and media campaign. It also included a prominent message about the charge in two million letters to PAYE-only higher rate taxpayers.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC continues to make information on HICBC widely available, including in packs for new parents telling them how to claim Child Benefit. Guidance is also available online on Gov.uk.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is continuously looking at ways in which communications about HICBC can be improved further, including HMRC undertaking customer research which will be used to make improvements to its guidance.</p> answering member constituency South West Norfolk answering member printed Elizabeth Truss question first answered 12/12/2018 13:30:33 answering member 4097 label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss
	tabling member	360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker

1137813

	registered interest
	date	09/07/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Railways: Midlands
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on the funding of the outline business case for the Midlands Rail hub; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Gedling
	tabling member printed	Vernon Coaker
	uin	275114
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/07/2019 answer text <p>The Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Secretary of State for Transport regularly discuss a variety of transport proposals. The Department for Transport is currently reviewing the Strategic Outline Business Case for the proposed Midlands Rail Hub, including the request for funding to undertake an Outline Business Case.</p> answering member constituency South West Norfolk answering member printed Elizabeth Truss question first answered 15/07/2019 14:32:45 answering member 4097 label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss
	tabling member	360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker

1658016

	registered interest
	date	29/08/2023
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Inflation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what progress he has made on reducing inflation.
	tabling member constituency	Gedling
	tabling member printed	Tom Randall
	uin	906205
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2023 answer text <p>High inflation is the greatest immediate economic challenge that we must address. That is why the Government has made it a priority to halve inflation this year, on the path back to the 2% target. Our commitment to this target is iron-clad and applies at all times. The Bank of England has the Government’s full support as they take action to return inflation to target.</p><p> </p><p>Inflation has already fallen by more than a third from the peak in October. We are on track to halve inflation this year: the majority of major forecasters agree in forecasting inflation to halve by the end of the year and subsequently return to target. However, this is not inevitable, and we must remain vigilant.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Arundel and South Downs answering member printed Andrew Griffith question first answered 05/09/2023 16:23:13 answering member 4874 label Biography information for Andrew Griffith
	tabling member	4845 label Biography information for Tom Randall

1700387

	registered interest
	date	12/04/2024
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Blood: Contamination
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has made an assessment of the potential long-term financial implications of implementing the full compensation scheme for infected blood victims.
	tabling member constituency	Gedling
	tabling member printed	Tom Randall
	uin	21274
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>This was an appalling tragedy and my thoughts remain with all those affected. We understand the strength of feeling on this and the need for action and that is why the Government has accepted the moral case for compensation and acknowledged that justice needs to be delivered for the victims.</p><p>The Government is working as quickly as possible to consider all the Infected Blood Inquiry’s recommendations with the thoroughness merited by this terrible injustice, to ensure that we are best placed to respond to the Inquiry’s final report once it is published in May.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Sevenoaks answering member printed Laura Trott question first answered 22/04/2024 14:37:32 answering member 4780 label Biography information for Laura Trott
	tabling member	4845 label Biography information for Tom Randall

1333987

	registered interest
	date	14/06/2021
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Shipping: Fire Prevention
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the fire on the X-Press Pearl, what recent assessment he has made of fire safety on container ships.
	tabling member constituency	Gedling
	tabling member printed	Tom Randall
	uin	15442
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/06/2021 answer text <p>The recent fire and explosion on board the X-Press Pearl and the subsequent environmental impact of the incident highlights the importance of fire safety on container ships. There are two main international standards applicable in these cases, these are the International Code for Fire Safety Systems and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. These are implemented in the UK and compliance is monitored through the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) survey and inspection regime.</p><p> </p><p>The MCA is part of an international working group assessing certain provisions of the IMDG Code and developing amendments which would enhance safety and fire prevention. These amendments will be made to the next edition of the IMDG Code.</p><p> </p><p>The MCA is also reviewing existing legislation related to the carriage of dangerous goods by sea and fire safety systems on ships and will be consulting on these later this year. The proposed amendments would allow a swifter implementation of new provisions and standards so that the UK can quickly embed the latest provisions for dangerous goods and fire safety on containers ships into domestic regulations.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Witney answering member printed Robert Courts question first answered 22/06/2021 14:55:19 answering member 4589 label Biography information for Robert Courts
	tabling member	4845 label Biography information for Tom Randall

1362542

	registered interest
	date	22/10/2021
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Large Goods Vehicle Drivers: Driving Licences
	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 by the DVLA in reducing the number of vocational driving licence applications being processed.
	tabling member constituency	Gedling
	tabling member printed	Tom Randall
	uin	61229
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2021 answer text <p>The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is prioritising applications for vocational driving licences, including those for HGV entitlement, and has moved additional staff into this area.</p><p> </p><p>On 24 October 2021, there were 29,545 applications for vocational driving licences awaiting processing, this is a significant reduction from the more than 55,000 held in mid-September. The main reason for the backlog was delays due to Coronavirus and ongoing industrial action at the DVLA.</p><p> </p><p>There is no backlog for provisional vocational licences and these are being processed within the normal turnaround time of five working days, reduced from 10 working days.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>It is important to note that the large majority of those applying to renew a vocational licence will be able to continue driving while their application is being processed. The DVLA continues to prioritise applications to renew vocational licences and expects to be back to normal turnaround times by early November.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Copeland answering member printed Trudy Harrison question first answered 29/10/2021 11:33:48 answering member 4593 label Biography information for Trudy Harrison
	tabling member	4845 label Biography information for Tom Randall