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65490

registered interest
date	02/07/2014
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	Bahrain
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has received about the imprisonment of the Bahrain 13.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	203694
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2014 answer text <p>The Government welcomed the decision to review these cases in a civilian court and the drop all charges relating to freedom of expression in 2012, but we understand that other serious charges against the individuals remain. At the time that these individuals were originally convicted, reports acknowledged by the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry suggested that some defendants had been abused in detention, denied access to legal counsel and coerced into confessing. We continue to encourage the Government of Bahrain to meet all its human rights obligations and guarantee its citizens the fundamental liberties to which they are entitled.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Hugh Robertson grouped question UIN 203713 203714 question first answered 07/07/2014 14:30:05 answering member 1415 label Biography information for Sir Hugh Robertson
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

65491

registered interest
date	02/07/2014
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	Bahrain
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what reports he has received about the reasons for the imprisonment of the Bahrain 13.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	203713
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2014 answer text <p>The Government welcomed the decision to review these cases in a civilian court and the drop all charges relating to freedom of expression in 2012, but we understand that other serious charges against the individuals remain. At the time that these individuals were originally convicted, reports acknowledged by the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry suggested that some defendants had been abused in detention, denied access to legal counsel and coerced into confessing. We continue to encourage the Government of Bahrain to meet all its human rights obligations and guarantee its citizens the fundamental liberties to which they are entitled.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Hugh Robertson grouped question UIN 203694 203714 question first answered 07/07/2014 14:30:05 answering member 1415 label Biography information for Sir Hugh Robertson
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

65492

registered interest
date	02/07/2014
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	Bahrain
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will raise with his Bahraini counterpart the release of the Bahrain 13.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	203714
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2014 answer text <p>The Government welcomed the decision to review these cases in a civilian court and the drop all charges relating to freedom of expression in 2012, but we understand that other serious charges against the individuals remain. At the time that these individuals were originally convicted, reports acknowledged by the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry suggested that some defendants had been abused in detention, denied access to legal counsel and coerced into confessing. We continue to encourage the Government of Bahrain to meet all its human rights obligations and guarantee its citizens the fundamental liberties to which they are entitled.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Hugh Robertson grouped question UIN 203694 203713 question first answered 07/07/2014 14:30:05 answering member 1415 label Biography information for Sir Hugh Robertson
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

65138

registered interest
date	01/07/2014
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	British Overseas Territories
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 assessment his Department has made of the governance of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	203446
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2014 answer text <p>Governance is continuously monitored by the FCO through frequent dialogue with the Governor, Administrators, senior island government officials, NGOs and others. FCO and DfID officials also periodically visit the islands to inform their assessments. The FCO and Governor also meet a variety of stakeholders from all the islands to listen to their views.</p> answering member constituency Boston and Skegness answering member printed Mark Simmonds question first answered 07/07/2014 14:09:29 answering member 1393 label Biography information for Mark Simmonds
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

65139

registered interest
date	01/07/2014
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	British Overseas Territories
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 representations he has received expressing concern about the governance of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	203447
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2014 answer text <p>Individual complaints or allegations may be raised from time to time, relating to governance issues. Whenever such representations are received, they are taken very seriously, are properly investigated and dealt with as necessary. <br><br>The annual Joint Ministerial Council hosted in London by the FCO is also a forum for elected representatives from the islands to raise any concerns about governance with UK Ministers.</p> answering member constituency Boston and Skegness answering member printed Mark Simmonds question first answered 07/07/2014 14:11:43 answering member 1393 label Biography information for Mark Simmonds
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

65140

registered interest
date	01/07/2014
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	British Overseas Territories
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the implementation of the Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Constitution Order 2009 and of the efficacy of that Order in securing democratic representation and human rights in that territory.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	203448
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2014 answer text <p>The St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Constitution Order 2009 is functioning well, serving as a sound foundation for the development of democratic process and providing comprehensive terms for the protection of human rights. Well run general elections were held in St Helena and Ascension Island in 2013. On Tristan da Cunha, also in 2013, a new Island Council was formed. There were eight candidates nominated for the eight seats so an election was not necessary. Three councillors were also appointed, in keeping with the Constitution.</p> answering member constituency Boston and Skegness answering member printed Mark Simmonds question first answered 07/07/2014 14:13:33 answering member 1393 label Biography information for Mark Simmonds
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

65142

registered interest
date	01/07/2014
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	British Overseas Territories
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make an assessment of recent trends in (a) the cost of living and (b) living standards in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	203449
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2014 answer text <p>Managing the cost of living and living standards is largely a matter for the locally elected government with HMG providing support as may be appropriate.</p><p>As St Helena moves towards the opening of its airport, the island has seen a number of positive developments. Incomes have increased significantly over the last two years and unemployment is low. Ascension Island's special status means that those living there must be employed. The standard of living is good with satisfactory education and health services. Employees receive a competitive housing, salary and allowances package. Although Tristan da Cunha is not in receipt of budgetary aid, HMG provides support in training, health, education and infrastructure to help improve living standards.</p> answering member constituency Boston and Skegness answering member printed Mark Simmonds question first answered 07/07/2014 14:15:19 answering member 1393 label Biography information for Mark Simmonds
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

65143

registered interest
date	01/07/2014
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	St Helena
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent assessment he has made of the progress on constructing the Saint Helena airport; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	203450
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2014 answer text <p>Construction is progressing well and is currently to budget and on schedule to allow the airport to open in February 2016.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Mr Alan Duncan question first answered 07/07/2014 16:34:57 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

64665

registered interest
date	30/06/2014
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	Fire Services: Pensions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, if he will publish the research on the effect of age on aerobic capacity used by the Government in developing proposals regarding firefighters' pensions.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	203129
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/07/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>The Government commissioned report <em>Normal Pension Age for Firefighters</em> found that there was no reason why every firefighter who stayed physically fit could not remain operational until age 60. It also found that where firefighters do lose their fitness, the vast majority are able to regain their fitness levels following a period of extra training. The report can be found at <a href="http://www.clg.heywood.co.uk/node/658" target="_blank">http://www.clg.heywood.co.uk/node/658</a>.</p><p> </p><p>There is no single fitness standard in fire and rescue authorities and Dr Williams' assessment was based on current practices amongst fire and rescue authorities.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Fitness regimes are a matter for local fire authorities as employers and no direct changes to this are being made with the 2015 scheme, which has the same pension age of 60 years as the firefighters pension scheme introduced in 2006.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Great Yarmouth answering member printed Brandon Lewis grouped question UIN 203128 question first answered 03/07/2014 15:36:17 answering member 4009 label Biography information for Sir Brandon Lewis
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

64666

registered interest
date	30/06/2014
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	Fire Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what research his Department has undertaken into the aerobic capacity required by the occupation fitness standards used by fire services that guarantees that firefighters are safe and effective in their ability to complete necessary roles within their occupation.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	203128
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/07/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>The Government commissioned report <em>Normal Pension Age for Firefighters</em> found that there was no reason why every firefighter who stayed physically fit could not remain operational until age 60. It also found that where firefighters do lose their fitness, the vast majority are able to regain their fitness levels following a period of extra training. The report can be found at <a href="http://www.clg.heywood.co.uk/node/658" target="_blank">http://www.clg.heywood.co.uk/node/658</a>.</p><p> </p><p>There is no single fitness standard in fire and rescue authorities and Dr Williams' assessment was based on current practices amongst fire and rescue authorities.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Fitness regimes are a matter for local fire authorities as employers and no direct changes to this are being made with the 2015 scheme, which has the same pension age of 60 years as the firefighters pension scheme introduced in 2006.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Great Yarmouth answering member printed Brandon Lewis grouped question UIN 203129 question first answered 03/07/2014 15:36:17 answering member 4009 label Biography information for Sir Brandon Lewis
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham