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686043

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date	07/02/2017
answering body	Attorney General
answering dept id	88
answering dept short name	Attorney General
answering dept sort name	Attorney General
hansard heading	Phil Shiner
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Attorney General, whether the CPS has made an assessment of the potential grounds for prosecuting Phil Shiner for the false allegations he made against members of the Armed Forces; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Mid Sussex
tabling member printed	Sir Nicholas Soames
uin	63373
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2017 answer text <p>The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is not an investigative agency and has no power to investigate allegations of crime. The CPS will review any cases referred to it by the police or other investigators in accordance with the two stage test that is set out in the Code for Crown Prosecutors. Where there is sufficient evidence for a realistic prospect of conviction and it is in the public interest, such cases will be prosecuted.</p><p> </p><p>Any criminal allegations would need to be reported to the relevant police force to investigate in the first instance.</p> answering member constituency Kenilworth and Southam answering member printed Jeremy Wright question first answered 13/02/2017 11:09:03 answering member 1560 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Wright
tabling member	116 label Biography information for Lord Soames of Fletching

686045

registered interest
date	07/02/2017
answering body	Attorney General
answering dept id	88
answering dept short name	Attorney General
answering dept sort name	Attorney General
hansard heading	Dangerous Driving: Sentencing
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Attorney General, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the Government's consultation on sentences for dangerous driving.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	63425
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2017 answer text <p>The Law Officers have regular discussions with ministerial colleagues and are sighted on a number of Government consultations where necessary. The consultation on sentences for dangerous driving closed on 1 February and the Law Officers will continue to be engaged in the development of the Government response.</p> answering member constituency Kenilworth and Southam answering member printed Jeremy Wright question first answered 13/02/2017 11:10:47 answering member 1560 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Wright
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

686062

registered interest
date	07/02/2017
answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Digital Technology: UK Trade with EU
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what representations she has received on the implications for the UK continuing to access the Digital Single Market of the UK leaving the EU.
tabling member constituency	Selby and Ainsty
tabling member printed	Nigel Adams
uin	63325
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2017 answer text <p><del class="ministerial">We have had widespread and ongoing discussions with the digital industry on Data Protection.</del></p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial">The Department has been meeting with a range of stakeholders on this issue. Together with the Department for Exiting the EU we are analysing all the impacts of leaving the EU and continuing to engage on Digital Single Market matters to secure the right deal for Britain.</ins></p><p> </p> answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matt Hancock question first answered 13/02/2017 16:12:57 question first ministerially corrected 17/02/2017 11:50:35 answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock previous answer version 35510 answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matt Hancock answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock
tabling member	4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams

686070

registered interest
date	07/02/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armoured Fighting Vehicles
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made in contracting for the new mechanised infantry vehicles as outlined in the Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015, Column 9161.
tabling member constituency	Shrewsbury and Atcham
tabling member printed	Daniel Kawczynski
uin	63493
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2017 answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 9 February 2017 to Question 63162 to the hon. Member for North Durham (Mr Jones).</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 13/02/2017 16:08:02 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin attachment 1 file name 20170209_WQnA_63162_Extract_on_Armoured_Fighting_Vehicles.docx title 63162 - WQnA extract on Armoured Fighting Vehicles
tabling member	1566 label Biography information for Daniel Kawczynski

686072

registered interest
date	07/02/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: Chief Scientific Advisers
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to fill the vacancy of Chief Scientific Adviser to his Department; and what the timetable is for advertising and filling that vacancy.
tabling member constituency	South Basildon and East Thurrock
tabling member printed	Stephen Metcalfe
uin	63484
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2017 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence's Chief Scientific Adviser post was advertised in 2016. After an extensive recruitment and selection process, a preferred candidate was identified. The appointment will be announced shortly.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 13/02/2017 16:16:54 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	4092 label Biography information for Stephen Metcalfe

686094

registered interest
date	07/02/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Veterans: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the debate on the Armed Forces Covenant of 2 February 2017, HC column 1270, whether Operation Banner veterans in receipt of invitations to provide witness accounts will be refunded the cost of legal advice.
tabling member constituency	South West Wiltshire
tabling member printed	Dr Andrew Murrison
uin	63543
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2017 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence provides free legal advice for Northern Ireland veterans facing allegations relating to their own conduct while on duty. The question of a refund should not therefore arise.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 13/02/2017 16:06:40 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison

686206

registered interest
date	07/02/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Central African Republic: Humanitarian Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent steps her Department has taken in response to the humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic; and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Congleton
tabling member printed	Fiona Bruce
uin	63371
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2017 answer text <p>DFID remains concerned about the humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) with an estimated 50% of the population in need of humanitarian assistance. DFID has a three-year package of humanitarian support to CAR and refugees in Cameroon, enabling the UN and NGOs to provide healthcare, protection, food aid and support for livelihoods. We continue to monitor the situation closely.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Stockton South answering member printed James Wharton question first answered 13/02/2017 16:13:31 answering member 4123 label Biography information for Lord Wharton of Yarm
tabling member	3958 label Biography information for Fiona Bruce

686244

registered interest
date	07/02/2017
answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
answering dept id	203
answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
hansard heading	Low Incomes: Brexit
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what assessment he has made of the effect of the UK leaving the EU on low-income families.
tabling member constituency	Banff and Buchan
tabling member printed	Dr Eilidh Whiteford
uin	63487
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2017 answer text <p>This Government is determined to get the best deal for the whole of the UK and are clear that the benefits of that deal should apply to all UK citizens. At every step of this negotiation we will seek to ensure the best possible outcome for the British people, including low income families.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Clwyd West answering member printed Mr David Jones question first answered 13/02/2017 09:26:47 answering member 1502 label Biography information for Mr David Jones
tabling member	3911 label Biography information for Dr Eilidh Whiteford

686278

registered interest
date	07/02/2017
answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
answering dept id	203
answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
hansard heading	British Nationals Abroad: EU Countries
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, if he will consult British expat communities living in other EU countries on the planned negotiation on the UK leaving the EU.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	63342
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2017 answer text <p>As part of our preparations for a smooth and orderly withdrawal we have engaged a range of stakeholders, including expatriate groups, to ensure we understand the priorities of UK nationals living in EU countries. <br><br>We will continue to work closely with a range of organisations and individuals to achieve this.</p> answering member constituency Clwyd West answering member printed Mr David Jones question first answered 13/02/2017 09:33:20 answering member 1502 label Biography information for Mr David Jones
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

686279

registered interest
date	07/02/2017
answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
answering dept id	203
answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
hansard heading	Department for Exiting the European Union: Staff
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what proportion of his Department's employees are from black and ethnic minority backgrounds.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	63343
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2017 answer text <p>The Department for Exiting the European Union now has over 300 staff, and is growing fast. As the Department is currently recruiting a large number of staff we do not currently hold a full data set, but diversity data will be published in due course in line with Civil Service reporting requirements.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Clwyd West answering member printed Mr David Jones question first answered 13/02/2017 09:29:13 answering member 1502 label Biography information for Mr David Jones
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West