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172928

registered interest
date	09/01/2015
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Jobseekers Allowance: East of England
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many payments for jobseeker's allowance were terminated (a) as a result of employment and (b) for other reasons in (i) Suffolk, (ii) Bedfordshire, (iii) Cambridgeshire, (iv) Essex, (v) Hertfordshire and (vi) Norfolk in each of the last five years.
tabling member constituency	Bury St Edmunds
tabling member printed	Mr David Ruffley
uin	220274
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2015 answer text <p>The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Reading East answering member printed Mr Rob Wilson attachment 1 file name PQ003.xlsx title Excel Sheet for Member - Jobseekers Allowance 2 file name PQ 220274 ONS 3.pdf title ONS Letter to Member question first answered 13/01/2015 11:45:14 answering member 1556 label Biography information for Mr Rob Wilson
tabling member	133 label Biography information for Mr David Ruffley

172930

registered interest
date	09/01/2015
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Members: Correspondence
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when he intends to reply to the letter to him dated 25 November 2014, from the right hon. Member for Manchester, Gorton with regard to Mr M A De Barrus.
tabling member constituency	Manchester, Gorton
tabling member printed	Sir Gerald Kaufman
uin	220259
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2015 answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Mr Iain Duncan Smith, replied to the Rt. Hon. Member on 10 January 2015.</p> answering member constituency Thornbury and Yate answering member printed Steve Webb question first answered 13/01/2015 11:32:59 answering member 220 label Biography information for Steve Webb
tabling member	451 label Biography information for Sir Gerald Kaufman

172768

registered interest
date	08/01/2015
answering body	Department for Energy and Climate Change
answering dept id	63
answering dept short name	Energy and Climate Change
answering dept sort name	Energy and Climate Change
hansard heading	Fracking
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what recent representations he has received on regulations relating to hydraulic fracturing; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Thirsk and Malton
tabling member printed	Miss Anne McIntosh
uin	220147
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2015 answer text <p>The Department regularly receives representations regarding regulation relating to shale gas development and exploration and we have produced a range of guidance material which set out how these concerns are addressed. These can be found at the following link.</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/providing-regulation-and-licensing-of-energy-industries-and-infrastructure/supporting-pages/developing-shale-gas-and-oil-in-the-uk" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/providing-regulation-and-licensing-of-energy-industries-and-infrastructure/supporting-pages/developing-shale-gas-and-oil-in-the-uk</a></p><p>We have a strong regulatory framework in place to ensure a comprehensive regime for exploratory activities, and the UK has over 50 years of experience in oil and gas drilling. All of the right regulations are in place to ensure on-site safety, prevent water contamination, air pollution and mitigate seismic activity.</p><p>In June 2012 the Royal Society and Royal Academy of Engineering published an independent review of the scientific and engineering evidence on risks associated with UK shale gas development. Their report concluded that environmental (and health and safety) risks can be managed effectively in the UK, when operational best practices are implemented and enforced through regulation.</p><p>In June 2014 Public Health England published a report that evaluated available evidence on issues including air quality, radon gas, naturally occurring radioactive materials, water contamination and waste water. They concluded that “the risks to public health from exposure to emissions from shale gas extraction are low if operations are properly run and regulated.”</p> answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matthew Hancock question first answered 13/01/2015 15:39:02 answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock
tabling member	384 label Biography information for Baroness McIntosh of Pickering

172811

registered interest
date	08/01/2015
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Alcoholic Drinks: Misuse
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department plans to introduce the use of drunk tanks by the police to alleviate pressure on A&E departments at weekends.
tabling member constituency	Beckenham
tabling member printed	Bob Stewart
uin	220180
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2015 answer text <p>The Government is taking a wide range of action to tackle alcohol-related crime and disorder and has increased the powers available to police and local authorities. We are supporting innovative action at a local level and it is up <br>to local authorities and agencies, including the police, to decide what works best in their area, using the powers available. The term &quot;drunk tank&quot; is used in a variety of ways. In some areas, local agencies have already set up centres <br>whose aims include the reduction of pressure on health and ambulance services. However, the Government has no plans to introduce legislation on new forms of police detention.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hornsey and Wood Green answering member printed Lynne Featherstone question first answered 13/01/2015 14:36:22 answering member 1531 label Biography information for Baroness Featherstone previous answer version 37867 answering member constituency Hornsey and Wood Green answering member printed Lynne Featherstone answering member 1531 label Biography information for Baroness Featherstone
tabling member	3919 label Biography information for Bob Stewart

172825

registered interest
date	08/01/2015
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Parades Commission
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what the cost to her Department was of the Parades Commission in 2013-14.
tabling member constituency	South Antrim
tabling member printed	Dr William McCrea
uin	220202
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2015 answer text <p>The figure for PCNI expenditure for 2013-14 as reported in the 2013-14 Northern Ireland Office Annual Report was £1,014,000.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chipping Barnet answering member printed Mrs Theresa Villiers question first answered 13/01/2015 11:23:09 answering member 1500 label Biography information for Theresa Villiers
tabling member	655 label Biography information for Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown

172835

registered interest
date	08/01/2015
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Motor Vehicles: Databases
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will take steps to restrict access to DVLA vehicle ownership records by private parking companies which have a high failure rate in the appeals process.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
uin	220151
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2015 answer text <p>The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) discloses vehicle keeper details to allow alleged breaches of the conditions applying to parking on private land to be followed up. The DVLA monitors the use of its data by parking companies and uses information gained from a number of sources, including appeals when considering audits to vehicle keeper information.</p><p> </p><p>The success or otherwise of individual appeals is not the only indicator to determine whether information should continue to be released to a private parking company.</p><p> </p><p>Motorists in England and Wales can appeal parking charges free of charge. The decisions are binding on the parking operator. Parking companies and their accredited trade associations may use the results of these appeals to adjust their business practices. The outcome of appeals cannot therefore be relied upon as a sole indicator of the conduct of parking companies.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Devizes answering member printed Claire Perry question first answered 13/01/2015 12:01:19 answering member 3974 label Biography information for Claire Perry
tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

172440

registered interest
date	07/01/2015
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	History: Curriculum
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what aspects of nineteenth century and twentieth century (a) British and (b) world history are mandatory in the history curriculum in each key stage.
tabling member constituency	Colchester
tabling member printed	Sir Bob Russell
uin	219977
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2015 answer text <p>The requirements for the mandatory history curriculum in maintained schools in England are available online at:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-curriculum-in-england-history-programmes-of-study" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-curriculum-in-england-history-programmes-of-study</a>.</p><p> </p><p>A copy of this document is also available in the House Library.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Maintained schools must teach 11-14 year-olds the challenges for Britain, Europe and the wider world from 1901 to the present day. In addition to studying the Holocaust, this can include the First World War and the Peace Settlement, and the Second World War and the wartime leadership of Winston Churchill.</p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Mr Nick Gibb grouped question UIN 219978 question first answered 13/01/2015 15:27:43 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
tabling member	35 label Biography information for Sir Bob Russell

172441

registered interest
date	07/01/2015
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	History: Curriculum
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make it her policy that study of the (a) First World War and (b) Second World War is made mandatory in the history curriculum.
tabling member constituency	Colchester
tabling member printed	Sir Bob Russell
uin	219978
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2015 answer text <p>The requirements for the mandatory history curriculum in maintained schools in England are available online at:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-curriculum-in-england-history-programmes-of-study" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-curriculum-in-england-history-programmes-of-study</a>.</p><p> </p><p>A copy of this document is also available in the House Library.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Maintained schools must teach 11-14 year-olds the challenges for Britain, Europe and the wider world from 1901 to the present day. In addition to studying the Holocaust, this can include the First World War and the Peace Settlement, and the Second World War and the wartime leadership of Winston Churchill.</p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Mr Nick Gibb grouped question UIN 219977 question first answered 13/01/2015 15:27:43 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
tabling member	35 label Biography information for Sir Bob Russell

172485

registered interest
date	07/01/2015
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Housing: Construction
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what estimate he has made of the amount of New Homes Bonus funding allocated to (a) Swindon, (b) Wiltshire and (c) England in each of the last five years.
tabling member constituency	North Swindon
tabling member printed	Justin Tomlinson
uin	219996
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2015 answer text <p>The table below sets out to the nearest £10,000 how much New Homes Bonus funding has been allocated to the unitary authorities of Swindon and Wiltshire, and to England as a whole. Figures for 2015-16 are provisional allocations announced in December last year. The figures show cumulative totals as new Homes Bonus is paid for six years.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td> </td><td><p>2011-12</p><p>(£million)</p></td><td><p>2012-13</p><p>(£million)</p></td><td><p>2013-14</p><p>(£million)</p></td><td><p>2014-15</p><p>(£million)</p></td><td><p>2015-16 <br> (provisional)</p><p>(£million)</p></td><td><p>Total New Homes Bonus</p><p>2011-2016 (£million)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Swindon</p></td><td><p>1.45</p></td><td><p>2.78</p></td><td><p>4.01</p></td><td><p>5.07</p></td><td><p>6.10</p></td><td><p><strong> 19.41</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><br> Wiltshire</p></td><td><p>1.84</p></td><td><p>4.59</p></td><td><p>7.59</p></td><td><p>10.90</p></td><td><p>14.28</p></td><td><p><strong> 39.2</strong><strong>0</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>England</p></td><td><p>199.26</p></td><td><p>431.89</p></td><td><p>668.34</p></td><td><p>916.97</p></td><td><p>1,167.31</p></td><td><p><strong> 3,383.77</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The New Homes Bonus rewards the delivery of additional homes and is a powerful, simple and transparent incentive for housing growth, and getting long-term empty homes back into use.</p><p> </p><p>The Bonus ensures that local authorities who promote and welcome growth can share in its economic benefits, and build the communities in which people want to live and work. Councils are free to spend the Bonus as they choose, including on front-line services and keeping council tax low.</p><p> </p><p>The Bonus also reverses the perverse situation under the last Labour Government, where councils were effectively penalised for building new homes; councils with a larger council tax base from house building found that the amount of formula grant they received from central government was reduced during the equalisation process.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Great Yarmouth answering member printed Brandon Lewis question first answered 13/01/2015 14:22:18 answering member 4009 label Biography information for Sir Brandon Lewis
tabling member	4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson

172501

registered interest
date	07/01/2015
answering body	Deputy Prime Minister
answering dept id	58
answering dept short name	Deputy Prime Minister
answering dept sort name	Deputy Prime Minister
hansard heading	Economic Growth: North of England
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Northern Futures project.
tabling member constituency	Denton and Reddish
tabling member printed	Andrew Gwynne
uin	220072
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2015 answer text <p>The Northern Futures project engaged with thousands of people across the north, with 2,000 people following the Northern Futures Twitter account and several events held across northern cities. We are making good progress on implementing the best ideas that came forward through this process, including:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Confirmation at Autumn Statement of £7bn to improving road networks and replacing old fashioned pacer trains across the north</li><li>The recruitment of the Head of TechNorth, a new arm of TechCity UK which will support the region's tech businesses, which is now underway.</li><li>Finalising proposals for how to best use the £10m of funding made available to support the region's tourism industry, including through a DPM hosted roundtable meeting planned for later this month.</li><li>Creation of a working group on the temporary use of vacant buildings and land to see how we can bring underused sites back into use to support businesses, artists and community groups in the north of England.</li></ul><p> </p> answering member constituency Sheffield, Hallam answering member printed Mr Nick Clegg question first answered 13/01/2015 16:36:53 answering member 1563 label Biography information for Mr Nick Clegg
tabling member	1506 label Biography information for Andrew Gwynne