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1359873

	registered interest
	date	15/10/2021
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Local Government Finance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many funds are allocated to local authorities by his Department through a process of competitive bidding; and if he will publish the names of those funds.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
	tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
	uin	56773
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2021 answer text <p>Within the Cabinet Office, one fund is allocated to local authorities through a process of competitive bidding.</p><p>The One Public Estate programme is a partnership between the Office of Government Property in the Cabinet Office, the Local Government Association, and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). Through better use of land and property, it aims to deliver efficiencies, local economic growth (jobs and homes) and better, more-integrated public services. The programme offers early-stage project funding, support and expertise to cross-public sector projects, led by local authorities.</p><p>The One Public Estate programme also delivers the Land Release Fund on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. This capital fund enables local authorities to bring forward otherwise unviable land for housing development. Funding for the Land Release Fund is awarded to local authorities, through a competitive process, directly by DLUHC.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 25/10/2021 16:29:46 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
	tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1286688

	registered interest
	date	11/02/2021
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	UK Trade with EU: Bureaucracy
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent steps he has taken to simplify trading arrangements between the UK and the EU.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
	tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
	uin	912468
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/02/2021 answer text <p>I refer the Hon Members to the<a href="https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2021-02-11/debates/A130B06C-3A7A-45EB-90EF-769D0A8A794F/CabinetOffice#contribution-52417765-39FE-4CD0-8F8E-ADAA1BF91717" target="_blank"> answers</a> given in Cabinet Office orals on 11 February. Guidance and published information are available on gov.uk.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt grouped question UIN 912438 912441 912460 question first answered 25/02/2021 17:17:41 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1239195

	registered interest
	date	30/09/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Local Government: Elections
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps he is taking to ensure that staff at electoral counts for the local elections in 2021 will be able to socially distance.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
	tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
	uin	97456
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/10/2020 answer text <p>The Government is working with the electoral sector and Public Health England to identify and resolve challenges involved in delivering the May 2021 elections, including supporting Returning Officers to ensure polling stations and count venues are safe and covid-secure.</p> answering member constituency Norwich North answering member printed Chloe Smith grouped question UIN 97455 question first answered 05/10/2020 16:16:24 answering member 1609 label Biography information for Chloe Smith
	tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1239194

	registered interest
	date	30/09/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Local Government: Elections
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps he is taking to ensure that staff at polling stations to be used in the 2021 local elections will be able to socially distance.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
	tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
	uin	97455
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/10/2020 answer text <p>The Government is working with the electoral sector and Public Health England to identify and resolve challenges involved in delivering the May 2021 elections, including supporting Returning Officers to ensure polling stations and count venues are safe and covid-secure.</p> answering member constituency Norwich North answering member printed Chloe Smith grouped question UIN 97456 question first answered 05/10/2020 16:16:24 answering member 1609 label Biography information for Chloe Smith
	tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1252274

	registered interest
	date	16/11/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Cemeteries: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of allowing cemeteries to remain accessible during the November 2020 covid-19 lockdown to provide connecting footpaths for recreational walking in (a) inner city areas where no alternative is available and (b) other areas.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
	tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
	uin	115473
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/11/2020 answer text <p>On 5 November, the Government acted swiftly in accordance with growing evidence of virus prevalence to put in place new national COVID-19 restrictions in England. Under these new restrictions, crematoria and burial grounds remain open only for the fundamental purpose of carrying out a funeral or burial; a commemorative event to celebrate the life of someone who has died; or to pay respects to someone who has died. Limiting the use of crematoria and burial grounds allows the bereaved to mourn appropriately while minimising the spread of the virus, and many other outdoor public places remain open for exercise.</p><p><br>From 2 December, we will return to a regional approach and any guidance, including the use of crematoria and burial grounds, will be updated depending on the Local COVID alert level of the area in which you live. For further information on COVID-19 restrictions, please see<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-national-restrictions-from-5-november#weddings-civil-partnerships-and-funerals" target="_blank"> https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-national-restrictions-from-5-november</a>. Please also refer to the <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5fa31272d3bf7f03acd139fc/201102_PDF_ready_CO_updates_Guidance_Safer_Public_Places_During_Covid_v7.7.pdf" target="_blank">Safer Public Places</a> which provides advice on the safe use of outdoor public spaces.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 19/11/2020 17:28:17 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1241761

	registered interest
	date	08/10/2020
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Self-employment Income Support Scheme
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, for what reason (a) self-employed individuals receive wage support up to 20 per cent of pre-covid-19 income under the Self Employment Income Support Scheme and (b) people in full-time employment can receive up to 77 per cent through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
	tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
	uin	100890
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2020 answer text <p>The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) is helping self-employed people adversely affected by COVID-19. 2.7 million people claimed £7.8 billion of support under the first grant, and as at 20 September 2.2 million people had claimed £5.6 billion of support under the second grant.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has announced a package of measures in the Winter Economy Plan that will continue to protect jobs and help businesses through the uncertain months ahead. The package includes a new Job Support Scheme (JSS) and an extension to the SEISS.</p><p> </p><p>Under the next phase of the SEISS, eligible people will be able to claim a taxable grant covering 20% of their average monthly trading profits, paid out in a single instalment covering 3 months’ worth of profits, and capped at £1,875 in total.</p><p> </p><p>Under the Job Support Scheme, employees must be working 33% of their usual hours. For every hour not worked by the employee, both the Government and employer will pay a third each of the usual hourly wage for that employee. The Government contribution will be capped at £697.92 a month.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has broadly aligned the next SEISS grant with the Government’s contribution to the Job Support Scheme. The extension is not intended to provide a direct income replacement, as people will be continuing to work while claiming the grant. Those who require more support may have access to other elements of the Government’s support package.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 13/10/2020 16:38:37 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1201171

	registered interest
	date	08/06/2020
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Local Government: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many and which local authorities have furloughed workers to date; and how many workers have been furloughed by each of those local authorities.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
	tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
	uin	55864
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/06/2020 answer text <p>It is not possible to provide an answer in the time available.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 11/06/2020 06:55:28 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1359871

	registered interest
	date	15/10/2021
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Treasury: Local Government Finance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many funds are allocated to local authorities by his Department through a process of competitive bidding; and if he will publish the names of those funds.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
	tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
	uin	56771
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2021 answer text <p>The Government is committed to providing local authorities with the flexibility they need to use funding in a way that responds to local needs and priorities. The Local Government Finance settlement and the vast majority of local government’s Core Spending Power (£51.3bn) is un-ringfenced, giving local authorities flexibility over their spending decisions. Local authorities also receive significant funding through unringfenced Section 31 grants.</p><p> </p><p>There are times when dedicated competitive biddable funding streams are the best way to make sure local authorities receive the support they need to deliver the Government’s objectives, including specific funding initiatives, trials or pilots. In such circumstances, HM Treasury works closely to support Departments as they seek to maximise value for money by considering the timing, value and conditions attached to any funding.</p><p> </p><p>HM Treasury does not distribute any biddable funds to local authorities as these are administered separately by departments.</p> answering member constituency Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland answering member printed Mr Simon Clarke question first answered 25/10/2021 14:24:40 answering member 4655 label Biography information for Sir Simon Clarke
	tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1278678

	registered interest
	date	20/01/2021
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Housing: Sales
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will protect people purchasing houses from lost sales due to mortgages and other loans not being fulfilled due to the covid-19 outbreak.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
	tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
	uin	140744
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2021 answer text <p>The Government is committed to supporting homeowners and home buyers during COVID-19. This included making mortgage holidays available to all mortgage holders for up to 6 months support for consumers struggling with mortgage payments; consumers have until 31 March 2021 to apply and all holidays must be completed by 31 July. We also brought in a temporary Stamp Duty Land Tax cut in order to encourage and maintain confidence in the property market.</p><p> </p><p>The Government does not seek to intervene in individual home purchases, but, we have worked with industry on a range of measures to make the process of buying and selling homes quicker, cheaper and less stressful. For example, we published &quot;how to &quot; guides to lead consumers through the process, ensured estate agent referral fees are transparent, set an 10 day turnaround for searches and started work to test reservation agreements which will increase commitment between buyers and sellers.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 25/01/2021 16:02:19 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1566305

	registered interest
	date	12/01/2023
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Veterans Mobility Fund
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will provide funding to veterans charities to ensure continued support is made available to veterans who were in receipt of support under the Veterans Mobility Fund.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
	tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
	uin	122037
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/01/2023 answer text <p>The Government is committed to supporting all our veterans, and to ensuring that they continue to thrive after leaving the services.</p><p> </p><p>Since 2014, the Government has committed £773m of LIBOR fines to support Armed Forces and Emergency Service charities.</p><p> </p><p>As part of this package, the Chancellor awarded the Royal British Legion £3m to develop a Veterans Mobility Fund, designed to meet the wellbeing needs of veterans discharged with service-attributable serious physical injury. At the same time, the Chancellor also awarded £10m to develop a Veterans Hearing Fund, providing support to veterans who suffered hearing loss during service.</p><p> </p><p>In 2019, at the Royal British Legion’s request, the Treasury authorised the transfer of almost £1.5m from the Veterans Mobility Fund to the Veterans Hearing Fund, following dramatic increases in the rate of applications for the Hearing Fund and a comparatively static application rate for the Mobility Fund. Both the Veterans Hearing and Veterans Mobility Funds have now closed.</p><p> </p><p>Since 2020, we have announced a further £10m funding to support veterans’ mental health, £475k to support the development of a digital and data strategy for the sector, £5m to enable charities to address the impact of events in Afghanistan on veterans, a £5m Veterans’ Health Innovation Fund, and £8.55m in December last year to end veteran homelessness in 2023.</p><p> </p><p>More than 100 service charities, including those who support veterans, also benefitted from £6m of the £750m to support the charity sector announced by the Chancellor in April 21 in support of COVID-19.</p><p> </p><p>The Governments Veterans’ Strategy Action Plan sets out the steps we will take in the next two years towards our ambition of making the UK the best place in the world to be a veteran by 2028.</p><p> </p><p>Decisions on additional funding on Veterans’ issue are routinely considered at fiscal events.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 17/01/2023 14:54:46 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts