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456683
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-03-01more like thismore than 2016-03-01
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Department for Work and Pensions: MAXIMUS Health and Human Services more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what declarations under EU procurement guidelines Maximus made in tendering for the Work Capability Assessment contract. more like this
tabling member constituency Sheffield, Heeley more like this
tabling member printed
Louise Haigh more like this
uin 29237 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-03-04more like thismore than 2016-03-04
answer text <p>The Work Capability Assessment contract was awarded to Maximus Health and Human Services Ltd in line with the Government’s EU procurement guidelines. These guidelines include the grounds for the mandatory or discretionary rejection of suppliers and cover areas such as convictions for bribery, fraud, money laundering and debt in the EU under EU/UK Law. Maximus Health and Human Services Ltd made the appropriate declarations.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Witham more like this
answering member printed Priti Patel remove filter
question first answered
less than 2016-03-04T13:56:07.55Zmore like thismore than 2016-03-04T13:56:07.55Z
answering member
4066
label Biography information for Priti Patel more like this
tabling member
4473
label Biography information for Louise Haigh more like this
456684
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-03-01more like thismore than 2016-03-01
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Department for Work and Pensions: MAXIMUS Health and Human Services more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of whether Maximus met the appropriate standards under EU procurement guidelines in tendering for the Work Capability Assessment contract. more like this
tabling member constituency Sheffield, Heeley more like this
tabling member printed
Louise Haigh more like this
uin 29239 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-03-04more like thismore than 2016-03-04
answer text <p>The contract for the delivery Work Capability Assessments was awarded in line with the Government’s EU procurement guidelines. The tender submitted by Maximus Health and Human Services Ltd met the appropriate standards.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Witham more like this
answering member printed Priti Patel remove filter
question first answered
less than 2016-03-04T14:03:20.713Zmore like thismore than 2016-03-04T14:03:20.713Z
answering member
4066
label Biography information for Priti Patel more like this
tabling member
4473
label Biography information for Louise Haigh more like this
418996
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-09-15more like thismore than 2015-09-15
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Work Capability Assessment: Mental Health more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what requirement there is on an assessor to report that a claimant reports suicidal thoughts or intentions during a work capability assessment. more like this
tabling member constituency Sheffield, Heeley more like this
tabling member printed
Louise Haigh more like this
uin 10351 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-10-12more like thismore than 2015-10-12
answer text <p>During a Work Capability Assessment there is a requirement to assess both physical and mental health risks. This is covered in the guidance issued to Centre for Health and Disability Assessments (CHDA) healthcare professionals. Specifically, if a claimant indicates suicidal thoughts or intentions this is given careful and sensitive exploration by healthcare professionals to establish the full circumstances. There is a duty of care to act where appropriate, which may in some situations include calling the emergency services if the claimant is considered to be in substantial and imminent risk. If the claimants own GP is not aware then an agreed process is followed to inform the GP to ensure medical attention is provided.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Witham more like this
answering member printed Priti Patel remove filter
question first answered
less than 2015-10-12T16:39:56.83Zmore like thismore than 2015-10-12T16:39:56.83Z
answering member
4066
label Biography information for Priti Patel more like this
tabling member
4473
label Biography information for Louise Haigh more like this
385541
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-06-24more like thismore than 2015-06-24
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Social Security Benefits more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will publish the guidance given to jobcentre staff in pilot jobcentres on the Claimant Commitment and the responsibility of individuals to increase their earnings. more like this
tabling member constituency Sheffield, Heeley more like this
tabling member printed
Louise Haigh more like this
uin 4030 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-07-02more like thismore than 2015-07-02
answer text <p /> <p>DWP publish staff guidance on an ad-hoc basis as requested. Information on making a claim to Universal Credit and the claimant commitment is available on the gov.uk website here:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-and-your-claimant-commitment-quick-guide" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-and-your-claimant-commitment-quick-guide</a></p> more like this
answering member constituency Witham more like this
answering member printed Priti Patel remove filter
question first answered
less than 2015-07-02T13:06:19.947Zmore like thismore than 2015-07-02T13:06:19.947Z
answering member
4066
label Biography information for Priti Patel more like this
tabling member
4473
label Biography information for Louise Haigh more like this
349250
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-06-09more like thismore than 2015-06-09
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Social Security Benefits more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what guidance has been given to staff in pilot job centres on the Claimant Commitment and the responsibility of individuals to increase their earnings. more like this
tabling member constituency Sheffield, Heeley more like this
tabling member printed
Louise Haigh more like this
uin 1597 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-06-15more like thismore than 2015-06-15
answer text <p /> <p>Staff involved in the pilots have received appropriate guidance; face to face learning and a written information pack.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Witham more like this
answering member printed Priti Patel remove filter
question first answered
less than 2015-06-15T13:43:11.387Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-15T13:43:11.387Z
answering member
4066
label Biography information for Priti Patel more like this
tabling member
4473
label Biography information for Louise Haigh more like this
348035
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-06-02more like thismore than 2015-06-02
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Apprentices more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many apprenticeship places were taken up by people (a) already in employment with the same employer, (b) already in employment with a new employer and (c) who were previously unemployed in each of the last five years. more like this
tabling member constituency Sheffield, Heeley more like this
tabling member printed
Louise Haigh more like this
uin 775 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-06-10more like thismore than 2015-06-10
answer text <p /> <p>Figures are not available on the numbers of apprenticeships taken up with the same or different employer.</p><p> </p><p>Table 1 attached shows the number of apprenticeship starts by individuals aged 19-64 who were in receipt of a DWP benefit in the 6 months prior to starting their learning in the 2010/11, 2011/12 and 2012/13 academic years (August – July). Statistics are only available for these academic years.</p><p> </p><p>In 2012/13, 45,800 individuals started an apprenticeship who were previously in the receipt of Jobseeker’s Allowance or in the Employment and Support Allowance Work Related Activity Group in the 6 months prior to starting their learning. This is an increase from 42,900 in 2011/12 and 33,500 in 2010/11.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Witham more like this
answering member printed Priti Patel remove filter
grouped question UIN 776 more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-06-10T16:06:08.863Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-10T16:06:08.863Z
answering member
4066
label Biography information for Priti Patel more like this
attachment
1
file name Table 1 Apprentices aged 19-64 who claimed benefits before training by Benefit Type, Level and Academic Year.doc more like this
title Table 1: Apprentices aged 19-64 who claimed benefi more like this
tabling member
4473
label Biography information for Louise Haigh more like this
348036
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-06-02more like thismore than 2015-06-02
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Apprentices more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what proportion of those previously unemployed found work as a result of an apprenticeship in the last three years. more like this
tabling member constituency Sheffield, Heeley more like this
tabling member printed
Louise Haigh more like this
uin 776 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-06-10more like thismore than 2015-06-10
answer text <p>Figures are not available on the numbers of apprenticeships taken up with the same or different employer.</p><p> </p><p>Table 1 attached shows the number of apprenticeship starts by individuals aged 19-64 who were in receipt of a DWP benefit in the 6 months prior to starting their learning in the 2010/11, 2011/12 and 2012/13 academic years (August – July). Statistics are only available for these academic years.</p><p> </p><p>In 2012/13, 45,800 individuals started an apprenticeship who were previously in the receipt of Jobseeker’s Allowance or in the Employment and Support Allowance Work Related Activity Group in the 6 months prior to starting their learning. This is an increase from 42,900 in 2011/12 and 33,500 in 2010/11.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Witham more like this
answering member printed Priti Patel remove filter
grouped question UIN 775 more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-06-10T16:06:09.02Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-10T16:06:09.02Z
answering member
4066
label Biography information for Priti Patel more like this
attachment
1
file name Table 1 Apprentices aged 19-64 who claimed benefits before training by Benefit Type, Level and Academic Year.doc more like this
title Table 1: Apprentices aged 19-64 who claimed benefi more like this
tabling member
4473
label Biography information for Louise Haigh more like this
346994
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-05-27more like thismore than 2015-05-27
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Social Security Benefits: Disqualification more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will institute a full independent review of the benefit sanctions system. more like this
tabling member constituency Sheffield, Heeley more like this
tabling member printed
Louise Haigh more like this
uin 170 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-06-05more like thismore than 2015-06-05
answer text <p>As with all our policies, we will continue to keep the operation of the system under review to ensure that it continues to operate effectively and as fairly as possible. We also continue to make improvements as committed to in the Oakley Review.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Witham more like this
answering member printed Priti Patel remove filter
question first answered
less than 2015-06-05T11:08:02.54Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-05T11:08:02.54Z
answering member
4066
label Biography information for Priti Patel more like this
tabling member
4473
label Biography information for Louise Haigh more like this
347001
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-05-27more like thismore than 2015-05-27
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Social Security Benefits: Disqualification more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the effect of benefit sanctions on (a) families with children and (b) people with mental ill health. more like this
tabling member constituency Sheffield, Heeley more like this
tabling member printed
Louise Haigh more like this
uin 176 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-06-05more like thismore than 2015-06-05
answer text <p /> <p>Jobcentre Plus offers a wide range of support to help claimants back into work. This includes specialist provision delivered through the Flexible Support Fund aimed at supporting vulnerable claimants with a mental health condition, learning difficulties or other disabilities. The Work Programme, Improving Access to Psychological Therapies and the Troubled Families Programme are also tailored to support families with children and people with mental health conditions.</p><p> </p><p>The decision to temporarily halt a claimant’s benefit payment is always thoroughly considered and is not something we do lightly. It is a consequence of a claimant not meeting their requirements in return for receiving the benefit without good reason. The requirements and consequences are clearly communicated with them throughout their claim and set out in their Claimant Commitment. There are a number of steps in the decision making process to ensure that our decisions are correct.<em> </em></p><p> </p><p>After being notified of the decision, claimants can apply for hardship payments<em>.</em> Vulnerable claimants can apply for hardship immediately and the majority of claims are approved.</p>
answering member constituency Witham more like this
answering member printed Priti Patel remove filter
question first answered
less than 2015-06-05T11:20:17.163Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-05T11:20:17.163Z
answering member
4066
label Biography information for Priti Patel more like this
tabling member
4473
label Biography information for Louise Haigh more like this