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1146465

registered interest
date	26/09/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Taxis: Licensing
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what his timescale is for tackling the issue of taxi drivers licensing in a local authority with less stringent standards to the local authority for their main area of trade.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	291401
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/10/2019 answer text <p>Taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs) are permitted to undertake pre-booked work outside of the area in which they are licensed. PHVs are subject to a triple licensing lock; the operator fulfilling the request, the driver and vehicle must all be licensed by the same authority. As set out in the Government’s response to the report by the Chair of the Task and Finish Group on Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Licensing, which focused on the sector in England (as taxi and PHV policy is a devolved matter), the Government will consider how restrictions on out-of-area journeys might work in practice, with a view to legislation.</p><p> </p><p>The Government response to the report stated that we will bring forward legislation, when time allows, to enable the setting of national minimum standards in taxi and PHV licensing. We encourage licensing authorities to make full use of their extensive existing powers to protect passengers.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Mid Norfolk answering member printed George Freeman grouped question UIN 291402 291403 question first answered 01/10/2019 12:49:08 answering member 4020 label Biography information for George Freeman
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

1146466

registered interest
date	26/09/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Taxis: Licensing
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when his Department plans to introduce minimum standards for taxis and private hire vehicles in England and Wales in accordance with the Government’s response to Report of the Task and Finish Group on Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Licensing.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	291402
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/10/2019 answer text <p>Taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs) are permitted to undertake pre-booked work outside of the area in which they are licensed. PHVs are subject to a triple licensing lock; the operator fulfilling the request, the driver and vehicle must all be licensed by the same authority. As set out in the Government’s response to the report by the Chair of the Task and Finish Group on Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Licensing, which focused on the sector in England (as taxi and PHV policy is a devolved matter), the Government will consider how restrictions on out-of-area journeys might work in practice, with a view to legislation.</p><p> </p><p>The Government response to the report stated that we will bring forward legislation, when time allows, to enable the setting of national minimum standards in taxi and PHV licensing. We encourage licensing authorities to make full use of their extensive existing powers to protect passengers.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Mid Norfolk answering member printed George Freeman grouped question UIN 291401 291403 question first answered 01/10/2019 12:49:08 answering member 4020 label Biography information for George Freeman
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

1146467

registered interest
date	26/09/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Taxis: Licensing
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Government’s response to the Report of the Task and Finish Group on Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Licencing, whether the Government plans to bring forward legislation on restricting cross-border and out of area journeys by taxis.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	291403
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/10/2019 answer text <p>Taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs) are permitted to undertake pre-booked work outside of the area in which they are licensed. PHVs are subject to a triple licensing lock; the operator fulfilling the request, the driver and vehicle must all be licensed by the same authority. As set out in the Government’s response to the report by the Chair of the Task and Finish Group on Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Licensing, which focused on the sector in England (as taxi and PHV policy is a devolved matter), the Government will consider how restrictions on out-of-area journeys might work in practice, with a view to legislation.</p><p> </p><p>The Government response to the report stated that we will bring forward legislation, when time allows, to enable the setting of national minimum standards in taxi and PHV licensing. We encourage licensing authorities to make full use of their extensive existing powers to protect passengers.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Mid Norfolk answering member printed George Freeman grouped question UIN 291401 291402 question first answered 01/10/2019 12:49:08 answering member 4020 label Biography information for George Freeman
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

1146469

registered interest
date	26/09/2019
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Government Communication Service: Brexit
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps the Government Communications Service is taking to ensure that (a) transparency and (b) the values of the civil service code are maintained through effective governance of communications on the UK's departure from the EU.
tabling member constituency	Wakefield
tabling member printed	Mary Creagh
uin	291340
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/10/2019 answer text <p>As with all Government communications activity, the highest professional standards are adhered to. The ‘Get Ready for Brexit’ campaign is a cross-government campaign coordinated by the Cabinet Office, DExEU and No.10. It will be delivered by the Government Communications Service.</p><p>The purpose of the GCS is to deliver world-class public service communications that support ministers’ priorities, enable the efficient and effective operation of public services, and improve people’s lives.</p><p>The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of all civil servants. The Government Communication Propriety Guidance gives information to all members of the GCS. It is also available through this link: https://gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Government-Communication-Propriety-Guidance-Feb-16-1.pdf The Government Communications Functional Standard GovS0.11, underpinned by extensive GCS guidance and resources, sets the expectations for the management and practice of government communications. The Functional Standard is available here: <a href="https://gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/180808-GovS011-Comms-Standard-Approved-1.0.pdf" target="_blank">https://gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/180808-GovS011-Comms-Standard-Approved-1.0.pdf</a></p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 01/10/2019 09:04:46 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	1579 label Biography information for Mary Creagh

1146476

registered interest
date	26/09/2019
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Working Links: Insolvency
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what support he can provide to charities and other organisations who have not been paid money owed to them as a result of Working Links going into administration.
tabling member constituency	Truro and Falmouth
tabling member printed	Sarah Newton
uin	291408
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/10/2019 answer text <p>As set out in the Secretary of State’s Direction of 8 May and in the response to 275187, it was concluded, on this occasion, that it was reasonable for Government to protect Permitted Subcontractors who suffered losses as they relate to the collapse of Working Links and their Community Rehabilitation Companies. These organisations are directly involved in the delivery of vital frontline probation services. We have been very clear that this is a unique response to a unique and specific set of circumstances. This should not be viewed as setting a precedent for future scenarios.</p><p>Of the ten permitted subcontractors that the Authority agreed to make payments to as per the Ministerial Direction of 8 May, nine have been paid to date. The invoice from the remaining permitted subcontractor is currently being reviewed as part of our due diligence process. <br> <br>Contractors outside of the permitted subcontractor list should continue to pursue any financial claims through the Administrator. The Authority can assist in this process if required.</p> answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Lucy Frazer question first answered 01/10/2019 09:55:20 answering member 4517 label Biography information for Lucy Frazer
tabling member	4071 label Biography information for Sarah Newton

1146477

registered interest
date	26/09/2019
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Census: Sikhs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate his Department has made of the number of Sikhs who did not identify themselves as either religious or ethnically Sikh in the 2011 census.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Edgbaston
tabling member printed	Preet Kaur Gill
uin	291409
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/10/2019 answer text <p>The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 01/10/2019 08:49:50 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster attachment 1 file name PQ291409 (1).pdf title UKSA Response
tabling member	4603 label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill

1146478

registered interest
date	26/09/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	HMS Prince of Wales: Ports
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which dry dock facilities in the UK are under consideration for future refits for the Prince of Wales aircraft carrier.
tabling member constituency	Dunfermline and West Fife
tabling member printed	Douglas Chapman
uin	291410
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/10/2019 answer text <p>Routine scheduled repair and refitting of the two Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) aircraft carriers, other than dry-docking, will be undertaken at Her Majesty's Naval Base Portsmouth.</p><p> </p><p>Plans for a long-term in-service support solution are under consideration as part of the Common Support Model for complex warships. Whilst no decisions have been made, we anticipate that dry-docking periods will be put out to competitive tender if the market for such work exists, in line with Departmental policy. The costs of dry docking QEC aircraft carriers have been benchmarked in competition to ensure value for money through negotiation with suppliers if no market for competition is forthcoming.</p><p> </p><p>It is currently too early for any formal engagement with industry on these matters, but the following dry-dock facilities in the UK are of a sufficient size to accommodate the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers:</p><p> </p><p>Able UK, Seaton Port, Teeside; Babcock, Rosyth; Cammell Laird, Birkenhead; Cammell Laird, Greenock (Inchgreen); Harland and Wolff, Belfast.</p> answering member constituency Berwick-upon-Tweed answering member printed Anne-Marie Trevelyan grouped question UIN 290978 290979 question first answered 01/10/2019 13:52:54 answering member 4531 label Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan
tabling member	4402 label Biography information for Douglas Chapman

1146489

registered interest
date	26/09/2019
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	Diplomatic Service: British Nationals Abroad
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how many requests have been made for consular assistance by UK citizens since 2014.
tabling member constituency	Livingston
tabling member printed	Hannah Bardell
uin	291419
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/10/2019 answer text <p>​Since 2014, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has handled over 131,000 new Consular assistance cases and issued more than 182,000 emergency travel documents to British nationals who have had their passports stolen, lost, damaged or were otherwise unavailable. The FCO has responded to over 1,800,000 Consular telephone enquiries over the same period.</p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 01/10/2019 09:06:58 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
tabling member	4486 label Biography information for Hannah Bardell

1146506

registered interest
date	26/09/2019
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Government Chief Digital Information Officer: Government Chief Data Officer
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the working relationship will be between the Chief Digital Information Officer and the Chief Data Officer.
tabling member constituency	Leigh
tabling member printed	Jo Platt
uin	291432
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/10/2019 answer text <p>The Government Chief Digital and Information Officer (GCDIO) will lead HMG’s 17,000 strong DDaT community and be responsible for shaping and delivering HMG’s innovation and transformation strategies, the Chief Data Officer will work with the GCDIO to deliver this agenda.</p> answering member constituency Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire answering member printed Simon Hart question first answered 01/10/2019 13:06:38 answering member 3944 label Biography information for Simon Hart
tabling member	4673 label Biography information for Jo Platt

1146538

registered interest
date	26/09/2019
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Cabinet Office: Brexit
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what meetings his Department has had with Liverpool City Council on preparations for the UK leaving the EU without a withdrawal agreement.
tabling member constituency	Garston and Halewood
tabling member printed	Maria Eagle
uin	291248
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/10/2019 answer text <p>Local government plays a vital role in preparing the country to be fully ready for Brexit on 31 October.</p><p>We have stepped up our preparedness significantly and speak regularly to councils and partners, including through the Local Government Brexit Delivery Board and a network of nine regional chief executives. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government leads this engagement.</p><p>Every council has designated a Brexit Lead Officer to work with central government to intensify their local preparations and, in total, we have made £77 million available to help local areas get ready for Brexit.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster grouped question UIN 291249 question first answered 01/10/2019 08:53:09 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	483 label Biography information for Maria Eagle