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star this property date less than 2022-10-19more like thismore than 2022-10-19
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Wales Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 28 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Wales more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Wales more like this
star this property hansard heading Uk Shared Prosperity Fund: Wales more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential benefits of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund for Wales. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Clwyd South more like this
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Simon Baynes more like this
star this property uin 901677 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-10-19more like thismore than 2022-10-19
star this property answer text <p>I have regular discussions with Ministerial colleagues on how Wales’ £585 million share of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund will level up communities across Wales.</p><p /><p>With local authorities, businesses, the third sector and civil society fully engaged, the UKSPF will mean quicker delivery, better targeting and closer alignment with local priorities than previous EU funding.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon remove filter
star this property answering member printed Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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less than 2022-10-19T12:13:55.617Zmore like thismore than 2022-10-19T12:13:55.617Z
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4106
star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Simon Baynes more like this
1524409
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star this property date less than 2022-10-19more like thismore than 2022-10-19
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Wales Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 28 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Wales more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Wales more like this
star this property hansard heading Energy: Wales more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the Welsh Local Government’s report that higher energy bills could means that councils across Wales have £200 million less to spend than in 2023-24. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Ceredigion more like this
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Ben Lake more like this
star this property uin 67170 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-10-25more like thismore than 2022-10-25
star this property answer text <p>We understand the pressure that businesses, charities, and public sector organisations are facing with their energy bills, which is why the UK Government is taking immediate action to ensure customers are protected over the winter period.</p><p> </p><p>Through the new Energy Bill Relief Scheme, the Government will provide a discount on energy prices for local authorities whose bills have been significantly inflated by the global energy crisis.</p><p> </p><p>A Treasury-led review will be launched to inform a decision on future support after March 2023.</p><p> </p><p>Local Government Finance in Wales is devolved and is a matter for the Welsh Government. The Spending Review 2021 set the largest annual block grant, in real terms, of any spending review settlement since devolution.  Over the Spending Review period, the UK government is providing the Welsh Government with 20% more funding per person than equivalent UK Government spending in other parts of the UK.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon remove filter
star this property answering member printed Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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less than 2022-10-25T09:03:02.547Zmore like thismore than 2022-10-25T09:03:02.547Z
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4106
star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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4630
unstar this property label Biography information for Ben Lake more like this
1519176
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star this property date less than 2022-10-10more like thismore than 2022-10-10
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Wales Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 28 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Wales more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Wales more like this
star this property hansard heading Wales Office: Subject Access Requests more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, how many subject access requests his Department has (a) received and (b) responded to within the statutory limit in the last five years. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Rhondda more like this
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Chris Bryant more like this
star this property uin 59206 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-10-18more like thismore than 2022-10-18
star this property answer text <p>My Department has received two subject access requests in the last five years. One request was responded to within the statutory limit. The other request was sent to my Department in error and was forwarded to the Ministry of Justice as the correct Department to provide a response.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon remove filter
star this property answering member printed Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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less than 2022-10-18T10:06:21.66Zmore like thismore than 2022-10-18T10:06:21.66Z
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4106
star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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1446
unstar this property label Biography information for Sir Chris Bryant more like this
1507155
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2022-09-20more like thismore than 2022-09-20
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Wales Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 28 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Wales more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Wales more like this
star this property hansard heading Wales Office: Training more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, on how many occasions the provision of mandatory training for his Departmental staff regarding their obligations under the Equality Act 2010 has been cited by his Department as a defence against Section 109 proceedings since the commencement of that Act. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Islington South and Finsbury more like this
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Emily Thornberry more like this
star this property uin 51540 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-09-22more like thismore than 2022-09-22
star this property answer text <p>There are no recorded instances where the provision of mandatory training of staff regarding their obligations under the Equality Act 2010 have been cited by the Department as a defence against Section 109 proceedings since the commencement of that Act.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon remove filter
star this property answering member printed Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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less than 2022-09-22T15:09:38.267Zmore like thismore than 2022-09-22T15:09:38.267Z
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4106
star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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1536
unstar this property label Biography information for Emily Thornberry more like this
1504745
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2022-09-05more like thismore than 2022-09-05
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Wales Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 28 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Wales more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Wales more like this
star this property hansard heading Railways: Wales more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, whether he has had recent discussions with the Welsh Government on establishing a new Wales Rail Board to bring forward Welsh rail projects, including upgrading the North Wales mainline. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Ynys Môn more like this
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Virginia Crosbie more like this
star this property uin 47711 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-09-08more like thismore than 2022-09-08
star this property answer text <p>In response to a recommendation from the Welsh Affairs Select Committee, the UK and Welsh Governments agreed to establish a Wales Rail Board. The Board met for the first time in March and continues to meet regularly. It will establish a strategic programme with an agreed prioritisation for the future progression of rail schemes in Wales. This includes improvements to the North Wales main line for which we expect to receive an Outline Business Case from Network Rail early next year.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon remove filter
star this property answering member printed Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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less than 2022-09-08T08:42:17.08Zmore like thismore than 2022-09-08T08:42:17.08Z
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4106
star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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4859
unstar this property label Biography information for Virginia Crosbie more like this
1504932
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star this property date less than 2022-09-05more like thismore than 2022-09-05
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Wales Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 28 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Wales more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Wales more like this
star this property hansard heading Energy: Wales more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what assessment his Department has made of the differential in domestic energy costs between Wales and the rest of the UK. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Cardiff Central more like this
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Jo Stevens more like this
star this property uin 47573 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-09-08more like thismore than 2022-09-08
star this property answer text <p>The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) publishes annual estimates of gas and electricity bills along with statistics on household expenditure of fuel. The most recent statistics published by BEIS regarding average variable unit costs and standing charges for gas demonstrates that in 2021, in North Wales and Merseyside the average variable unit price (£/kWh) was on par with the average across Great Britain, while in South Wales the average was £0.0006 per kWh higher. Similarly, in 2021, the most recent statistics published by BEIS regarding average variable unit costs and standing charges for standard electricity saw those in South Wales see an average variable unit price (£/kWh) on par with the UK average, with those in North Wales and Merseyside paying £0.01 more than the UK average. This Government is committed to ensuring that all regions pay a fair price for energy.</p><p> </p><p>The Government understands the pressures people are facing with the cost of living and today, the Prime Minister set out further measures of support that this government will be providing as we deal with these global challenges. Action taken by this government will see a typical household in Great Britain pay no more than £2,500 on their energy bills from October for each of the next two years. This will save a typical household £1,000 a year and comes in addition to the non-refundable £400 Energy Bill Support Scheme.</p><p> </p>
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon remove filter
star this property answering member printed Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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less than 2022-09-08T15:13:23.367Zmore like thismore than 2022-09-08T15:13:23.367Z
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4106
star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Jo Stevens more like this
1503365
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2022-09-02more like thismore than 2022-09-02
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Wales Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 28 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Wales more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Wales more like this
star this property hansard heading Railways: Wales more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on the impact of the Integrated Rail Plan on Wales. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney more like this
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Gerald Jones more like this
star this property uin 44998 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-09-08more like thismore than 2022-09-08
star this property answer text <p>I have regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues about transport infrastructure in Wales. The UK Government has already invested over £340 million in rail infrastructure in Wales, including the electrification of the Severn Tunnel and improvements to Cardiff Central Station.</p><p> </p><p>By improving regional connectivity, the Integrated Rail Plan will unify labour markets, so that people can access a much wider range of jobs; bring businesses closer together; and improve access to key international gateways and markets so they become even more attractive locations for business investment. Crewe Northern Connection would improve connections from North Wales to the HS2 network, potentially bringing many passengers within 2 hours 15 minutes of London.</p><p> </p><p>The Hendy Review also recommended a number of connectivity improvements for Wales. The UK Government is considering these recommendations carefully and will respond later this year.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon remove filter
star this property answering member printed Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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less than 2022-09-08T12:04:36.78Zmore like thismore than 2022-09-08T12:04:36.78Z
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4106
star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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4501
unstar this property label Biography information for Gerald Jones more like this
1503600
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2022-09-02more like thismore than 2022-09-02
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Wales Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 28 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Wales more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Wales more like this
star this property hansard heading Safer Streets Fund: Wales more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the adequacy of funding for Safer Streets Fund projects in Wales; and what assessment the Government has made of the impact of that funding on levels of reported crime in Wales. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney more like this
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Gerald Jones more like this
star this property uin 45323 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-09-08more like thismore than 2022-09-08
star this property answer text <p>In total, Wales have been awarded approximately £9 million through the first 4 rounds of the Safer Streets Fund to take forward a variety of interventions aimed at targeting neighbourhood crime, violence against women and girls in public, and anti-social behaviour. On 29 July 2022, we announced that 7 bids from Welsh Police and Crime Commissioners were successful in Round 4, totalling £4.1 million investment. Further details of the funding can be found below.</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Dyfed PCC</strong></p></td><td><p>Wales</p></td><td><p>£292,761.00</p></td><td><p>1 project</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Gwent PCC</strong></p></td><td><p>Wales</p></td><td><p>£746,706.00</p></td><td><p>1 project</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>North Wales PCC</strong></p></td><td><p>Wales</p></td><td><p>£1,568,917.35</p></td><td><p>3 projects</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>South Wales PCC</strong></p></td><td><p>Wales</p></td><td><p>£1,497,668.35</p></td><td><p>2 projects</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>All rounds of the Safer Street Fund are subject to independent evaluation to ensure we learn lessons about what works in preventing crime and informing future government policy and funding. The evaluation of Round One of the Fund is now complete, and we intend to publish in due course.</p><p><strong> </strong></p>
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon remove filter
star this property answering member printed Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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less than 2022-09-08T12:46:49.267Zmore like thismore than 2022-09-08T12:46:49.267Z
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4106
star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
star this property tabling member
4501
unstar this property label Biography information for Gerald Jones more like this
1503601
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2022-09-02more like thismore than 2022-09-02
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Wales Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 28 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Wales more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Wales more like this
star this property hansard heading Migrants: Gender Based Violence more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, with reference to the Written Ministerial Statement of 17 May 2022 on Ratification of the Istanbul Convention, HCWS34, and the decision to apply a reservation to Article 59 of that Convention, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the adequacy of safeguards for protecting migrant women in Wales from gender-based violence. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney more like this
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Gerald Jones more like this
star this property uin 45328 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-09-08more like thismore than 2022-09-08
star this property answer text <p>On 21 July, the UK Government ratified the Istanbul Convention, sending a strong message across the UK, and around the world, that this Government is committed to tackling violence against women and girls.</p><p> </p><p>As outlined in the Written Ministerial Statement of 17 May 2022, we decided to apply a reservation to Article 59, which relates to residence permits for migrant victims of domestic abuse, to enable us to ratify, pending the evaluation findings of the Support for Migrant Victims (SMV) scheme pilot. We will carefully consider the findings of the SMV pilot to inform any future policy decisions as soon as is practicable.</p><p> </p><p>We are committed to supporting all victims of domestic abuse, regardless of immigration status. £1.4 million of funding has been allocated in 2022-23 to continue to fund support for migrant victims of domestic abuse.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon remove filter
star this property answering member printed Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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less than 2022-09-08T12:36:10.433Zmore like thismore than 2022-09-08T12:36:10.433Z
star this property answering member
4106
star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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4501
unstar this property label Biography information for Gerald Jones more like this
1504275
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star this property date less than 2022-09-02more like thismore than 2022-09-02
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Wales Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 28 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Wales more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Wales more like this
star this property hansard heading Wales Office: Public Expenditure more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what the total budget was for his Department in each year since 2010. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Newport West more like this
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Ruth Jones more like this
star this property uin 46046 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-09-08more like thismore than 2022-09-08
star this property answer text <p>The total budget for the Office of the Secretary of State for Wales since 2010 is provided below:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Financial Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total Budget (£m)</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2010-11</strong></p></td><td><p>5,700</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2011-12</strong></p></td><td><p>6,736</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2012-13</strong></p></td><td><p>6,870</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2013-14</strong></p></td><td><p>5,922</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2014-15</strong></p></td><td><p>4,954</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2015-16</strong></p></td><td><p>4,412</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2016-17</strong></p></td><td><p>4,728</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2017-18</strong></p></td><td><p>5,236</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2018-19</strong></p></td><td><p>4,952</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2019-20</strong></p></td><td><p>5,375</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2020-21</strong></p></td><td><p>5,417</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2021-22</strong></p></td><td><p>6,144</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2022-23</strong></p></td><td><p>5,687</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p>
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon remove filter
star this property answering member printed Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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less than 2022-09-08T12:06:38.953Zmore like thismore than 2022-09-08T12:06:38.953Z
star this property answering member
4106
star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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4716
unstar this property label Biography information for Ruth Jones more like this
1504322
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2022-09-02more like thismore than 2022-09-02
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Wales Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 28 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Wales more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Wales more like this
star this property hansard heading UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Newport West more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what assessment he has made of the impact of the Shared Prosperity Fund on people living in Newport West constituency. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Newport West more like this
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Ruth Jones more like this
star this property uin 46085 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-09-08more like thismore than 2022-09-08
star this property answer text <p>The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is a key part of the UK Government’s ambitious Levelling Up agenda and a significant component of our support for places in Wales and indeed across the whole of the UK. It provides £2.6 billion of new funding UK-wide for local investment up to March 2025.</p><p> </p><p>Communities in Newport will benefit from a share of the £278 million in UKSPF which has been allocated to the Cardiff Capital Region. This investment will boost productivity, jobs and living standards whilst empowering local leaders to restore local pride and a sense of community.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon remove filter
star this property answering member printed Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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less than 2022-09-08T12:11:09.697Zmore like thismore than 2022-09-08T12:11:09.697Z
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4106
star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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4716
unstar this property label Biography information for Ruth Jones more like this
1504323
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star this property date less than 2022-09-02more like thismore than 2022-09-02
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Wales Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 28 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Wales more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Wales more like this
star this property hansard heading UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Wales more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, when he last held discussions with the Welsh Government on the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Newport West more like this
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Ruth Jones more like this
star this property uin 46086 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-09-08more like thismore than 2022-09-08
star this property answer text <p>I have regular contact with the First Minister of Wales and his Ministerial team on a range of issues, including how the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) will help to level up communities in Wales.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government has engaged with each devolved administration on the design of the UKSPF, at both official and ministerial levels. This has helped inform the most appropriate mix of interventions and funding allocations for each nation. We remain committed to engaging with the devolved administrations as the UKSPF is implemented.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon remove filter
star this property answering member printed Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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less than 2022-09-08T12:12:28.203Zmore like thismore than 2022-09-08T12:12:28.203Z
star this property answering member
4106
star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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4716
unstar this property label Biography information for Ruth Jones more like this
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star this property date less than 2022-09-02more like thismore than 2022-09-02
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Wales Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 28 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Wales more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Wales more like this
star this property hansard heading Northern Ireland Protocol: Wales more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what recent discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on the Government's proposals for the Northern Ireland Protocol. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Newport West more like this
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Ruth Jones more like this
star this property uin 46093 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-09-08more like thismore than 2022-09-08
star this property answer text <p>I discussed a range of issues with the First Minister of Wales when we met last month, including the UK Government’s legislative programme, and discussed this issue briefly with him this week.</p><p> </p><p>I look forward to further discussions with the First Minister and his Ministerial team in the coming months, and trust that the Welsh Government will work with me constructively on matters which include a devolved interest.</p><p> </p><p>This includes the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill, which will fix the practical problems the protocol has created whilst avoiding a hard border, and protect the integrity of the UK and EU Single Market.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon remove filter
star this property answering member printed Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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less than 2022-09-08T12:08:25.183Zmore like thismore than 2022-09-08T12:08:25.183Z
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star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Ruth Jones more like this
1504339
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2022-09-02more like thismore than 2022-09-02
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Wales Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 28 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Wales more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Wales more like this
star this property hansard heading Wales Office: Termination of Employment more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, how many members of staff have left his Department since 12 December 2019. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Newport West more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Ruth Jones more like this
star this property uin 46102 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-09-08more like thismore than 2022-09-08
star this property answer text <p>37 staff have left the Department in the period 12 December 2019 to 6 September 2022. This excludes agency staff.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon remove filter
star this property answering member printed Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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less than 2022-09-08T12:09:44.043Zmore like thismore than 2022-09-08T12:09:44.043Z
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star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
star this property tabling member
4716
unstar this property label Biography information for Ruth Jones more like this
1504370
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2022-09-02more like thismore than 2022-09-02
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Wales Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 28 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Wales more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Wales more like this
star this property hansard heading Wales Office: Energy more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, how much his Department spent on energy in each of the last three years. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Newport West more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Ruth Jones more like this
star this property uin 46126 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-09-08more like thismore than 2022-09-08
star this property answer text <p>The Office of the Secretary of State for Wales spend on energy in the last three years is provided below:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Financial Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Spent on energy (£)</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2019-20</strong></p></td><td><p>17,155</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2020-21</strong></p></td><td><p>13,648</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2021-22</strong></p></td><td><p>12,186</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon remove filter
star this property answering member printed Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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less than 2022-09-08T15:10:48.807Zmore like thismore than 2022-09-08T15:10:48.807Z
star this property answering member
4106
star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
star this property tabling member
4716
unstar this property label Biography information for Ruth Jones more like this
1504466
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2022-09-02more like thismore than 2022-09-02
star this property answering body
Wales Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 28 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Wales more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Wales more like this
star this property hansard heading High Speed 2 Line: North Wales more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
star this property legislature
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, with reference to the paper entitled Integrated Rail Plan for the North and Midlands, CP 490, published on 18 November 2021, what recent assessment he has made of the potential economic merits of the proposed HS2 route to the north of Wales. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Ynys Môn more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Virginia Crosbie more like this
star this property uin 46215 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false remove filter
star this property date of answer less than 2022-09-07more like thismore than 2022-09-07
star this property answer text <p>By improving regional connectivity, the Integrated Rail Plan will unify labour markets, so that people can access a much wider range of jobs; bring businesses closer together; and improve access to key international gateways and markets so they become even more attractive locations for business investment. Crewe Northern Connection would significantly improve connections from North Wales to the HS2 network, bringing many North Wales passengers within 2 hours 15 minutes of London.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon remove filter
star this property answering member printed Sir Robert Buckland more like this
star this property question first answered
less than 2022-09-07T13:39:39Zmore like thismore than 2022-09-07T13:39:39Z
star this property answering member
4106
star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
star this property tabling member
4859
unstar this property label Biography information for Virginia Crosbie more like this
1489270
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2022-07-14more like thismore than 2022-07-14
star this property answering body
Wales Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 28 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Wales more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Wales more like this
star this property hansard heading Business: Wales more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
star this property legislature
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, whether he has had recent discussions with the (a) Welsh Government and (b) the Secretary of State for International Trade on financial support for Welsh businesses attending Hannover Messe 2022. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Arfon more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Hywel Williams more like this
star this property uin 36703 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-07-20more like thismore than 2022-07-20
star this property answer text <p>I have not had any discussions with the Welsh Government or the Secretary of State for International Trade regarding supporting Welsh businesses at Hannover Messe.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government does however offer trade show support specifically targeted to help small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs), including those in Wales, through the UK Trade Show Program. The Trade Show Programme offers SMEs the opportunity to exhibit at the world’s largest trading shows, through training and finance. This is part of the UK’s ‘Made in the UK, Sold to the World' campaign to champion the best of the UK.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon remove filter
star this property answering member printed Sir Robert Buckland more like this
star this property question first answered
less than 2022-07-20T13:46:21.303Zmore like thismore than 2022-07-20T13:46:21.303Z
star this property answering member
4106
star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
star this property tabling member
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unstar this property label Biography information for Hywel Williams more like this
1488861
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2022-07-13more like thismore than 2022-07-13
star this property answering body
Wales Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 28 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Wales more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Wales more like this
star this property hansard heading Trade Agreements: Australia more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
star this property legislature
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions he has had with Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on (a) UK’s trade deal with Australia and (b) safeguards for Welsh Lamb. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Gerald Jones more like this
star this property uin 36028 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-07-18more like thismore than 2022-07-18
star this property answer text <p>Wales Office ministers have regular discussions with departments across Whitehall on a range of matters, including the trade deal with Australia and safeguards for Welsh lamb. Leaving the EU has given us the ability to strike our own trade deals, creating new opportunities for UK businesses to trade internationally.  The UK Government’s future trade agreements will bring further investments into Wales, with the mutual opening of markets. Trade deals mean more opportunities for businesses across the UK, including Wales.</p><p> </p><p>The UK exported £438.1m worth of lamb to the world last year, and we want those numbers to grow.  For sectors such as lamb, the volume of duty-free imports to the UK from Australia will be limited by Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQ) and Product Specific Safeguards (PSS). TRQs will set a maximum level for tariff-free imports for up to 10 years, whilst PSSs will allow the UK to impose higher tariffs when imports exceed a certain threshold in years 10 to 15.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, we also have a general bilateral safeguard mechanism that will provide a temporary safety net for industry, if it faces serious injury or threat from increased imports as a result of tariff elimination under the FTA.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon remove filter
star this property answering member printed Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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less than 2022-07-18T16:36:00.67Zmore like thismore than 2022-07-18T16:36:00.67Z
star this property answering member
4106
star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
star this property tabling member
4501
unstar this property label Biography information for Gerald Jones more like this
1488863
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2022-07-13more like thismore than 2022-07-13
star this property answering body
Wales Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 28 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Wales more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Wales more like this
star this property hansard heading Driving Licences: Wales more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
star this property legislature
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on the waiting time for driving licence applications for people in Wales. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Gerald Jones more like this
star this property uin 36029 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-07-18more like thismore than 2022-07-18
star this property answer text <p>I understand that concerns have been expressed with regards to waiting times for driving license applications. I would like to refer the honourable Member to the response provided by the Department for Transport’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State on this matter on 14 June 2022 (UIN 13126).</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon remove filter
star this property answering member printed Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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less than 2022-07-18T14:41:09.033Zmore like thismore than 2022-07-18T14:41:09.033Z
star this property answering member
4106
star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
star this property tabling member
4501
unstar this property label Biography information for Gerald Jones more like this
1488865
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2022-07-13more like thismore than 2022-07-13
star this property answering body
Wales Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 28 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Wales more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Wales more like this
star this property hansard heading Driving Licences: Wales more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
star this property legislature
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on the impact of the waiting time for driving licence applications on people with long-term medical conditions in Wales. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Gerald Jones more like this
star this property uin 36031 more like this
unstar this property answer
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star this property is ministerial correction false remove filter
star this property date of answer less than 2022-07-18more like thismore than 2022-07-18
star this property answer text <p>The length of time taken to deal with an application for a driving licence where a medical condition must be investigated depends on the condition(s) involved and whether further information or clinical tests are required from medical professionals.</p><p> </p><p>To reduce waiting times for customers, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has recruited more staff and opened new customer service centres in Swansea and Birmingham which are focused on medical applications. DVLA staff also continue to work overtime at evenings and weekends. These measures are having a positive impact and the DVLA expects to return to pre-pandemic levels for medical applications in September.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon remove filter
star this property answering member printed Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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less than 2022-07-18T14:40:08.153Zmore like thismore than 2022-07-18T14:40:08.153Z
star this property answering member
4106
star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
star this property tabling member
4501
unstar this property label Biography information for Gerald Jones more like this
1487630
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2022-07-08more like thismore than 2022-07-08
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Wales Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 28 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Wales more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Wales more like this
star this property hansard heading Borderlands Line more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
star this property legislature
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, with reference to the Bidston to Wrexham railway line, when the increased service will be delivered. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wirral South more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Alison McGovern more like this
star this property uin 32951 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false remove filter
star this property date of answer less than 2022-07-14more like thismore than 2022-07-14
star this property answer text <p>Cross-border services between Wrexham and Bidston are operated by Transport for Wales. Passenger services are a devolved matter in Wales and therefore Transport for Wales is the responsibility of the Welsh Government.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon remove filter
star this property answering member printed Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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less than 2022-07-14T09:28:13.563Zmore like thismore than 2022-07-14T09:28:13.563Z
star this property answering member
4106
star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
star this property tabling member
4083
unstar this property label Biography information for Alison McGovern more like this
1487631
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2022-07-08more like thismore than 2022-07-08
star this property answering body
Wales Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 28 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Wales more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Wales more like this
star this property hansard heading Borderlands Line more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
star this property legislature
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, whether he plans to take steps to help reduce journey times on the Bidston to Wrexham line. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wirral South more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Alison McGovern more like this
star this property uin 32952 more like this
unstar this property answer
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-07-14more like thismore than 2022-07-14
star this property answer text <p>The UK Government recognises the importance of cross-border connectivity, including the Wrexham to Bidston line. This is why we commissioned Sir Peter Hendy to conduct his review into Union Connectivity.</p><p> </p><p>The final report of the Union Connectivity Review contains recommendations which aim to improve connectivity in North Wales and the Mersey Dee region. The Government is considering the Review’s recommendations carefully before responding.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon remove filter
star this property answering member printed Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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less than 2022-07-14T09:42:58.947Zmore like thismore than 2022-07-14T09:42:58.947Z
star this property answering member
4106
star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
star this property tabling member
4083
unstar this property label Biography information for Alison McGovern more like this
1140304
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-07-18more like thismore than 2019-07-18
star this property answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Segregation of Prisoners more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
star this property legislature
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prisoners have spent time in segregation by prison in each year since 2010. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Leeds East more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Richard Burgon more like this
star this property uin 279095 more like this
unstar this property answer
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star this property is ministerial correction false remove filter
star this property date of answer less than 2019-07-23more like thismore than 2019-07-23
star this property answer text <p>The information requested is not held centrally and could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon remove filter
star this property answering member printed Robert Buckland more like this
star this property question first answered
less than 2019-07-23T11:24:18.167Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-23T11:24:18.167Z
star this property answering member
4106
star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
star this property tabling member
4493
unstar this property label Biography information for Richard Burgon more like this
1140306
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-07-18more like thismore than 2019-07-18
star this property answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Segregation of Prisoners more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
star this property legislature
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the (a) average length of time and (b) longest number of days was that a prisoner spent in segregation in each prison in 2018. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Leeds East more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Richard Burgon more like this
star this property uin 279096 more like this
unstar this property answer
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star this property is ministerial correction false remove filter
star this property date of answer less than 2019-07-23more like thismore than 2019-07-23
star this property answer text <p>The information requested is not held centrally and could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon remove filter
star this property answering member printed Robert Buckland more like this
star this property question first answered
less than 2019-07-23T13:10:34.9Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-23T13:10:34.9Z
star this property answering member
4106
star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
star this property tabling member
4493
unstar this property label Biography information for Richard Burgon more like this
1140307
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-07-18more like thismore than 2019-07-18
star this property answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Prisoners: Employment more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
star this property legislature
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many hours of purposeful activity per prisoner were recorded on average in (a) each prison rated in the 2017-18 performance rating as performance is of serious concern and (b) each prisons that was rated as exceptional performance. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Leeds East more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Richard Burgon more like this
star this property uin 279097 more like this
unstar this property answer
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star this property is ministerial correction false remove filter
star this property date of answer less than 2019-07-23more like thismore than 2019-07-23
star this property answer text <p>The Department does not currently collect data on the amount of time prisoners spend out of cell. We are examining the feasibility of developing such a measure and are exploring how this might be done, including working with Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons to understand the methodology it uses in its inspections.</p><p>Data are published on GOV.UK on the number of prisoners who have completed accredited programmes in custody, the number of hours worked in prison industries, and the number of prisoners released from prison on a temporary licence.</p><p>The introduction of Offender Management in Custody, and the associated staffing, mean that prisons will be better equipped to run fuller regimes with more opportunities for purposeful activity. Our Education and Employment strategy launched last year will create a system where prisoners are on a path to employment, through increased opportunities to gain experience of work in communities while released on temporary licence.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon remove filter
star this property answering member printed Robert Buckland more like this
star this property question first answered
less than 2019-07-23T11:37:02.87Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-23T11:37:02.87Z
star this property answering member
4106
star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
star this property tabling member
4493
unstar this property label Biography information for Richard Burgon more like this