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1036455

registered interest
date	07/01/2019
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	Universal Credit
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What assessment her Department has made of the effect of explicit consent restrictions placed on advice agencies on the ability of people to make a claim for universal credit.
tabling member constituency	Dewsbury
tabling member printed	Paula Sherriff
uin	908386
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/01/2019 answer text <p>Explicit consent is not required to make a new claim. If claimants cannot make or manage their claim on-line, they can receive face to face support through their local jobcentre or assistance through our Freephone telephone number. Once the claim is made, claimants who require agencies to act on their behalf can provide explicit consent.</p><p>In our response to the Social Security Advisory Committee in November 2018 in respect of the managed migration regulations, we have agreed to explore options for improving the process of explicit consent in collaboration with the committee.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 07/01/2019 18:01:25 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	4426 label Biography information for Paula Sherriff

1030179

registered interest
date	21/12/2018
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	Universal Credit
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What assessment the Government has made of the effectiveness of universal credit in helping people into work.
tabling member constituency	North West Norfolk
tabling member printed	Sir Henry Bellingham
uin	908382
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/01/2019 answer text <p>Universal Credit has had a positive impact since its start, as shown through published research and analysis. This research shows us that people are spending more time looking for work, applying for more jobs and even doing jobs they would not have considered doing before. Our Labour Market Impacts Analysis is available online at gov.uk.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 07/01/2019 18:02:07 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	1441 label Biography information for Lord Bellingham

1029332

registered interest
date	20/12/2018
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	Independent Case Examiner
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many cases the Independent Case Examiner has closed (a) after investigation and (b) without investigation; and for what reason those cases were closed in each month since September 2017.
tabling member constituency	Derby North
tabling member printed	Chris Williamson
uin	204482
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/01/2019 answer text <p>The table below provides information on the cases closed by the Independent Case Examiner’s (ICE) Office and the reason they were closed, for each month since September 2017.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Month</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Closed following issue of ICE </strong><strong>Investigation Report </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Closed following resolution or settlement agreed with the complainant (without the need for an ICE Investigation Report)</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Rejected (complaint failed to meet ICE acceptance criteria)</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Closed for other reasons (includes withdrawn complaints and those closed following a High Court decision to grant permission for a Judicial Review of the Department’s handling of the change to women’s State Pension age)</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>September 2017</strong></p></td><td><p>46</p></td><td><p>25</p></td><td><p>168</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>October 2017</strong></p></td><td><p>55</p></td><td><p>26</p></td><td><p>182</p></td><td><p>6</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>November 2017</strong></p></td><td><p>64</p></td><td><p>12</p></td><td><p>202</p></td><td><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>December 2017</strong></p></td><td><p>50</p></td><td><p>15</p></td><td><p>119</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>January 2018</strong></p></td><td><p>67</p></td><td><p>18</p></td><td><p>213</p></td><td><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>February 2018 </strong></p></td><td><p>70</p></td><td><p>12</p></td><td><p>247</p></td><td><p>4</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>March 2018</strong></p></td><td><p>58</p></td><td><p>25</p></td><td><p>296</p></td><td><p>4</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>April 2018</strong></p></td><td><p>53</p></td><td><p>21</p></td><td><p>172</p></td><td><p>0</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>May 2018</strong></p></td><td><p>69</p></td><td><p>18</p></td><td><p>210</p></td><td><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>June 2018</strong></p></td><td><p>85</p></td><td><p>23</p></td><td><p>192</p></td><td><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>July 2018</strong></p></td><td><p>61</p></td><td><p>30</p></td><td><p>222</p></td><td><p>3</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>August 2018</strong></p></td><td><p>79</p></td><td><p>25</p></td><td><p>181</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>September 2018</strong></p></td><td><p>61</p></td><td><p>30</p></td><td><p>227</p></td><td><p>6</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>October 2018</strong></p></td><td><p>87</p></td><td><p>53</p></td><td><p>201</p></td><td><p>6</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>November 2018</strong></p></td><td><p>82</p></td><td><p>42</p></td><td><p>251</p></td><td><p>6</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>December 2018</strong></p></td><td><p>49</p></td><td><p>26</p></td><td><p>1102</p></td><td><p>2521*</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>*Figure is related to the High Court decisions</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 07/01/2019 17:23:14 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
tabling member	3976 label Biography information for Chris Williamson

1029367

registered interest
date	20/12/2018
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	Orchestras
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Draft Political Declaration setting out the framework for the future relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union, published on 22 November, whether the reciprocal arrangements on the future rules around some defined elements of social security coordination will include UK access to the A1 system exempting UK orchestras touring in European Union countries from paying social security contributions in those countries.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	204363
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/01/2019 answer text <p>The details of which aspects of social security will be coordinated with the EU under the future relationship will be subject to negotiation with the EU.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 07/01/2019 18:06:46 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

1029393

registered interest
date	20/12/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Sub-Saharan Africa: Debts
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent assessment her Department has made of the effect on poverty reduction in sub-Saharan countries of the increasing levels of debt owed by those countries.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	204380
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/01/2019 answer text <p>We keep debt levels in sub-Saharan African countries under regular review along with other key macroeconomic indicators. Average debt levels in Sub-Saharan Africa have grown from 28% of GDP in 2010 to 48% in 2018 although this is still significantly lower than the 68% of GDP in 2000. As of 1<sup>st</sup> November 2018, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) classify 6 countries in sub-Saharan Africa as being in debt distress with a further 10 as being at “high risk of debt distress”. DFID remains concerned about rising debt levels in Africa and the UK continues to raise the need for action on this issue, both with international institutions such as the World Bank and IMF and international fora such as the G7 and G20. The relationship between debt and poverty reduction is complex. Every country is different, and we work closely with governments, the IMF, World Bank and other development partners to ensure the impact on poverty is factored into decisions relating to public finance.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 07/01/2019 16:54:11 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

1029394

registered interest
date	20/12/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Iraq: Reconstruction
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has held with representatives of the Iraqi Government on (a) rebuilding and (b) rehabilitation programmes in territory previously occupied by Daesh.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	204381
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/01/2019 answer text <p>On 26 October 2018 the Prime Minister reaffirmed to Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mehdi the UK's commitment to helping build a stable and successful Iraq. On 14 November 2018, I reinforced this message to Iraqi Foreign Minister Al Hakim, and requested that the Government of Iraq proactively contribute to reconstruction and stabilisation efforts. These efforts must be Iraqi-owned and Iraqi-led, with sustained international support.</p><p>Since 2015, the UK has committed over £30m to help stabilise areas liberated from Daesh, including rehabilitating critical infrastructure, delivering basic services like water and electricity, rebuilding livelihoods and supporting community reconciliation. This includes £14.45 million to the UN's Funding Facility for Stabilisation, to help the Iraqi government stabilise areas of return and re-establish security, basic services and inclusive local governance.</p><p>Stabilisation is not just about restoring physical infrastructure, but also about rebuilding trust. Community reconciliation is vital if Iraq is to enjoy a stable and prosperous future. Through our Conflict, Stability and Security Fund and our diplomatic efforts, we are also supporting the development of inclusive and representative reconciliation processes at both national and community levels.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 07/01/2019 16:17:03 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

1029402

registered interest
date	20/12/2018
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Military Aid: Drugs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent estimate his Department has made of the number of UK troops deployed in operations to tackle the international drugs trade.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	204382
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/01/2019 answer text <p>Around 300 military personnel and two Royal Navy vessels are currently deployed on Maritime Security Operations that include Counter Narcotics, Anti-Piracy and Anti-People Smuggling.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 07/01/2019 16:21:54 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

1029411

registered interest
date	20/12/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Rwanda: Extradition
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his Rwandan counterpart on that Government's request for the extradition of individuals residing in the UK that are accused of involvement in the Rwandan Genocide.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	204383
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/01/2019 answer text <p>The decision on whether or not to extradite is a matter for the courts, not government. The High Court ruling not to extradite the five individuals from the UK was a final and independent decision.</p><p>The Metropolitan Police War Crimes Unit is assessing the alleged genocide offences following the January 2018 request from Rwandan authorities to investigate five individuals in the UK. As part of this exercise officers from the Met's War Crimes Unit visited Rwanda in late October 2018. Enquiries continue and it would therefore be inappropriate to comment further at this stage.</p><p>The then Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP, discussed the UK High Court judgement and the request for a Metropolitan Police investigation, when he met Rwandan President Paul Kagame at the 2018 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. British High Commission officials in Kigali continue to discuss this issue with the Government of Rwanda.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 07/01/2019 16:26:46 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

1029415

registered interest
date	20/12/2018
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	NHS: Drugs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the (a) number and (b) cost of refrigerators bought for the preservation of medicines as part of contingency planning in the event the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
tabling member constituency	North Norfolk
tabling member printed	Norman Lamb
uin	204430
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/01/2019 answer text <p>As part of the Department’s ‘no deal’ European Union exit contingency planning a tender process to procure additional warehouse space for stockpiled medicines, including ambient, refrigerated and controlled drug storage, was undertaken in October 2018. Contract agreements for storage, including refrigerated storage for around 5,000 pallets of medicines, have recently been signed. The refrigerated storage will cost circa £1 million.</p> answering member constituency Wimbledon answering member printed Stephen Hammond question first answered 07/01/2019 16:12:51 answering member 1585 label Biography information for Stephen Hammond
tabling member	1439 label Biography information for Norman Lamb

1029416

registered interest
date	20/12/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Skilled Workers
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he plans to take to ensure the maintenance of a skilled workforce in the rail industry after the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	204384
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/01/2019 answer text <p>On 6 December, Government and industry published the Rail Sector Deal to strengthen collaboration and improve the productivity of the sector. The Government will take steps to provide even greater certainty to the rail industry about the profile of future spending, to give enhanced confidence to the industry to invest in Research &amp; Development, people and skills. The industry is committed to: refreshing the Rail Sector Skills Delivery Plan; running a pilot in the Midlands to encourage SMEs both to increase the uptake of apprenticeships in the rail industry and to test how shared apprenticeships can work; a schools engagement programme to better target the promotion and attraction that rail companies undertake; and conduct a feasibility study for a Digital Railway Academy. East Midlands Trains, part of the Stagecoach Group, has also become the first train operator to trial the UK’s first level 3 Train Driver Apprenticeship Programme as part of the National Driver Academy. This is a project which will recruit a new generation of drivers with the skills and management to provide passengers with better, more reliable journeys.</p><p> </p><p>In 2016 DfT set ambitions through the Transport Infrastructure Skills Strategy to increase apprenticeships in road and rail bodies to help address skills shortages in the transport sector and ensure that the transport sector has the capacity and capability to deliver planned investment.</p><p> </p><p>DfT works in collaboration with employers across the sector through an industry body, The Strategic Transport Apprenticeship Taskforce (STAT) to deliver these ambitions. Network Rail, HS2, the Rail Delivery Group, the National Skills Academy for Rail and TfL are members of STAT. So far, over 5000 apprenticeships have been created in road and rail bodies. Since 2017, The Department for Transport has used its procurement to drive apprenticeship numbers through contracts, including those within the rail industry.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 07/01/2019 17:54:53 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham