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453036

registered interest
date	19/02/2016
answering body	Attorney General
answering dept id	88
answering dept short name	Attorney General
answering dept sort name	Attorney General
hansard heading	Knives: Crime
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Attorney General, what steps the CPS is taking to ensure a higher rate of prosecution for knife crimes.
tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
uin	27527
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/02/2016 answer text <p>The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) recognises that carrying an offensive weapon, a knife or a bladed/pointed article is a serious offence as the unlawful provision and possession of weapons encourages violence and can cause serious injury and death in addition to facilitating other criminal offences.</p><p> </p><p>The CPS acts robustly to deter the carrying and use of knives and offensive weapons and has issued guidance to prosecutors on the prosecution of knife crimes. The guidance provides advice when deciding what offence to charge, the public interest considerations to apply and comments on sentencing practice.</p><p> </p><p>It has been agreed between the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) and the CPS that a more robust response is required in respect of youths aged 16 and 17. Guidance issued to the police by the NPCC has been shared with prosecutors to emphasise the consistency of approach of the two organisations and to underline the shared expectation that where there is sufficient evidence to provide a realistic prospect of a conviction, a prosecution should normally result.</p><p> </p><p>The CPS participates in the cross-Government Ending Gang Violence and Exploitation programme of work which includes a work-stream to reduce violence and knife crime.</p><p> </p><p>CPS data on offences charged and reaching a first hearing at magistrates’ courts shows an increased number of prosecutions for the year 2014-2015 in comparison with the previous year.</p> answering member constituency South Swindon answering member printed Robert Buckland question first answered 25/02/2016 11:24:09 answering member 4106 label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland
tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle

453041

registered interest
date	19/02/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Tumble Dryers: Fires
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what recent representations he has received on faulty tumble dryers causing fires; and when his Department was first made aware of safety concerns related to such tumble dryers.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Northfield
tabling member printed	Richard Burden
uin	27576
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/02/2016 answer text <p>Manufacturers, distributors and retailers are legally required to inform their Local Authority Trading Standards Department if they have placed unsafe products on the market under the General Product Safety Regulations 1995. Trading Standards work with the businesses concerned to manage any corrective actions accordingly.</p><p>In December 2015, Trading Standards made my Department aware of the safety concerns relating to particular brands of tumble dryer, as part of the formal notification procedure of the EU Rapid Alert system for unsafe products. In addition, my Department has received correspondence from consumers of these products, who have been directed to Trading Standards.</p> answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry question first answered 29/02/2016 11:19:54 answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry
tabling member	301 label Biography information for Richard Burden

453042

registered interest
date	19/02/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: British Overseas Territories
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, which British Overseas Territories will be included within the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership.
tabling member constituency	Wolverhampton South West
tabling member printed	Rob Marris
uin	27493
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/02/2016 answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p>Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) made between the EU and other countries do not automatically apply to Overseas Territories. However, the UK does work to ensure that the impact of FTAs on Overseas Territories is assessed and taken into account during negotiations.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry grouped question UIN 27494 question first answered 25/02/2016 17:27:30 answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry previous answer version 46979 answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry
tabling member	1468 label Biography information for Rob Marris

453043

registered interest
date	19/02/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, which British Overseas Territories will be included within the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.
tabling member constituency	Wolverhampton South West
tabling member printed	Rob Marris
uin	27494
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/02/2016 answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p>Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) made between the EU and other countries do not automatically apply to Overseas Territories. However, the UK does work to ensure that the impact of FTAs on Overseas Territories is assessed and taken into account during negotiations.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry grouped question UIN 27493 question first answered 25/02/2016 17:27:30 answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry previous answer version 46981 answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry
tabling member	1468 label Biography information for Rob Marris

453048

registered interest
date	19/02/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Metals
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what assessment he has made of the security of supply of (a) the rare earths neodymium and dysprosium and (b) tellurium.
tabling member constituency	Mid Sussex
tabling member printed	Sir Nicholas Soames
uin	27339
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/02/2016 answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p>Neodymium and dysprosium are rare earth elements, which means that they are included on the EU’s list of critical raw materials because of their high economic importance and high supply risk. Tellurium is not on that list but the Government is aware of its scarcity and importance to manufacturing of alloys and some electronic equipment. The UK is working with European partners and others in global organisations to ensure that there is sufficient supply in the future that is available in accordance global trade rules.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry question first answered 25/02/2016 17:29:57 answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry previous answer version 46974 answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry
tabling member	116 label Biography information for Lord Soames of Fletching

453049

registered interest
date	19/02/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Timber: Biofuels
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change on the effect of the Government's policy on biomass on the availability of UK-produced wood supplies to UK industries.
tabling member constituency	Clwyd South
tabling member printed	Susan Elan Jones
uin	27352
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/02/2016 answer text <p>The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has held no specific discussions with my Rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change on the effect of the Government’s policy on biomass on the availability of UK-produced wood supplies to UK industries.</p><p> </p><p>BIS is coordinating discussions between senior leaders in the industrial biotechnology, synthetic biology, chemicals, medicines manufacturing and agri-tech sectors, to consider how these industries can work together, alongside the UK’s excellent science and technology base, to build a strong and growing bioeconomy. These discussions are likely to include the availability of biomass feedstocks and their impact on specific sectors.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry question first answered 25/02/2016 17:25:31 answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry previous answer version 46975 answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry
tabling member	3956 label Biography information for Susan Elan Jones

453050

registered interest
date	19/02/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Local Enterprise Partnerships: Social Enterprises
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what discussions he has had with local enterprise partnerships on supporting social enterprises.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	27378
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/02/2016 answer text <p>Cabinet Office officials have been working with Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) - including the hon. Member’s LEP, Leeds City Region - and the Big Lottery Fund to agree European Social Fund match-funding arrangements. This funding will invest in local projects tackling the root causes of poverty, promoting social inclusion, local jobs and growth. Social enterprises and charities are well placed to get involved in these opportunities.</p> answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry question first answered 29/02/2016 11:22:49 answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

453051

registered interest
date	19/02/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Self-employed: Parental Leave
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what steps he is taking to improve access to parental leave for self-employed people.
tabling member constituency	Clwyd South
tabling member printed	Susan Elan Jones
uin	27413
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/02/2016 answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p>In July 2015 my Rt hon Friend the Prime Minister appointed Julie Deane OBE to look at what more could be done to support the self-employed. Julie Deane’s report ‘Self-Employment Review’ was published on 14th February and can be viewed at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/500358/ind-16-2-self-employment-review.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/500358/ind-16-2-self-employment-review.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p>The Government is reviewing her recommendations in regard to this area carefully.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Grantham and Stamford answering member printed Nick Boles question first answered 26/02/2016 14:09:33 answering member 3995 label Biography information for Nick Boles
tabling member	3956 label Biography information for Susan Elan Jones

453052

registered interest
date	19/02/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Post Offices
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, for what reasons the process for including Citizens Advice as the statutory consumer watchdog differs for changes to Crown post offices outside compared with those within the Crown Transformation Programme.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
uin	27410
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/02/2016 answer text <p>The arrangements in place for the Crown Transformation Programme were specific to this significant programme which encompassed the entire Crown network and which was a directly government funded investment programme. How Post Office handles business as usual changes to its branch estate is an operational matter for it. Post Office has a Code of Practice for changes to the network (such as relocations of branches) and this includes a role for Citizen’s Advice.</p> answering member constituency Mid Norfolk answering member printed George Freeman question first answered 29/02/2016 11:22:07 answering member 4020 label Biography information for George Freeman
tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

453055

registered interest
date	19/02/2016
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Elections: Legislation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when the Government plans to respond to the Law Commission's recommendations for change to UK electoral law published on 4 February 2016.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	27583
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/02/2016 answer text <p>The Government is currently considering the recommendations made by the Law Commissions in their interim report of 4 February. This is a wide-ranging report that covers a number of complex issues and it is important that the Government give the report due consideration before a formal response is made.</p> answering member constituency Weston-super-Mare answering member printed John Penrose question first answered 24/02/2016 16:12:43 answering member 1584 label Biography information for John Penrose
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis