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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-01-11more like thismore than 2022-01-11
answering body
House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept id 18 more like this
answering dept short name House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept sort name House of Commons Commission more like this
hansard heading House of Commons: Dismissal more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the House of Commons Commission, what the Commission's policy is on the use of non-disclosure agreements as part of employment severance agreements. more like this
tabling member constituency Basingstoke more like this
tabling member printed
Mrs Maria Miller more like this
uin 101660 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2022-01-19
answer text <p>The House of Commons does not include a non-disclosure clause as standard in severance (settlement) agreements with employees. The House hasn’t included them as standard since 2015, and has not used any since 2018, but there is not a blanket policy in place preventing the House from using one in appropriate circumstances.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Broxbourne more like this
answering member printed Sir Charles Walker more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-01-19T16:04:16.717Zmore like thismore than 2022-01-19T16:04:16.717Z
answering member
1493
label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker more like this
previous answer version
43498
answering member constituency Broxbourne remove filter
answering member printed Sir Charles Walker more like this
answering member
1493
label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker more like this
tabling member
1480
label Biography information for Dame Maria Miller more like this
1401813
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-01-11more like thismore than 2022-01-11
answering body
House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept id 18 more like this
answering dept short name House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept sort name House of Commons Commission more like this
hansard heading House of Commons: Dismissal more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the House of Commons Commission, how many House of Commons employment severance agreements included the use of a non-disclosure agreement in each of the last five years. more like this
tabling member constituency Basingstoke more like this
tabling member printed
Mrs Maria Miller more like this
uin 101661 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-01-17more like thismore than 2022-01-17
answer text <p>The House’s approach to the use of NDA clauses follows the 2015 Cabinet Office Guidance on Settlement Agreements, Special Severance Payments and Confidentiality Clauses on Termination of Employment. Since January 2015, it was decided that NDA clauses should no longer be included as a matter of course. Each case is considered on its merits.</p><p>The figures for each of the last five years are:</p><p>2021 – nil</p><p>2020 – nil</p><p>2019 – nil</p><p>2018 – 2 agreements with NDAs</p><p>2017 – 6 agreements with NDAs</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Broxbourne more like this
answering member printed Sir Charles Walker more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-01-17T14:29:32.217Zmore like thismore than 2022-01-17T14:29:32.217Z
answering member
1493
label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker more like this
previous answer version
43499
answering member constituency Broxbourne remove filter
answering member printed Sir Charles Walker more like this
answering member
1493
label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker more like this
tabling member
1480
label Biography information for Dame Maria Miller more like this
1401817
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-01-11more like thismore than 2022-01-11
answering body
House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept id 18 more like this
answering dept short name House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept sort name House of Commons Commission more like this
hansard heading House of Commons: Dismissal more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the House of Commons Commission, what the Commission's policy is on the use of non-disclosure agreements in employment severance agreements by organisations supplying goods and services. more like this
tabling member constituency Basingstoke more like this
tabling member printed
Mrs Maria Miller more like this
uin 101663 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-01-17more like thismore than 2022-01-17
answer text <p>No such policy exists nor is one in active contemplation. The use of non-disclosure agreements in severance agreements is widespread and lawful.</p><p>In entering into contracts with other organisations, we do not want to restrict their freedom of action in dealing with their own staff in line with their own terms and conditions and in accordance with the law. This is important in ensuring that our contracts are not onerous to manage for either party.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Broxbourne more like this
answering member printed Sir Charles Walker more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-01-17T18:08:01.04Zmore like thismore than 2022-01-17T18:08:01.04Z
answering member
1493
label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker more like this
previous answer version
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answering member constituency Broxbourne remove filter
answering member printed Sir Charles Walker more like this
answering member
1493
label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker more like this
tabling member
1480
label Biography information for Dame Maria Miller more like this
1131865
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-12more like thismore than 2019-06-12
answering body
Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority more like this
answering dept id 90 more like this
answering dept short name Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority more like this
answering dept sort name Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority more like this
hansard heading Members: Allowances more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, if he will make an assessment of the effectiveness of the system for reimbursing MPs expenses; and if IPSA will make it its policy to reinstate the previous system for the reimbursement of expenses. more like this
tabling member constituency Christchurch more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Christopher Chope more like this
uin 263668 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-20more like thismore than 2019-06-20
answer text <p>IPSA considered a range of options for its new system of reimbursing MPs’ business costs and expenses. The system selected is more integrated and efficient than its predecessor systems, and holds the personal data of MPs and their staff more securely. The software selected is widely used in the United Kingdom, including in many public bodies. Prior to its launch in April, the effectiveness of the system was thoroughly tested, including by MPs and their staff. Its benefits include:</p><p> </p><p>- A ‘single sign-on’ capability to allow MPs and their staff to access the system directly through their secure parliamentary account without an additional logon.</p><p>- MPs and staff no longer need to send paper receipts and invoices to IPSA, but can scan or photograph them and upload them digitally onto the system. This improves data security and means that IPSA can process and reimburse claims more quickly.</p><p>- MPs’ staff members can now be reimbursed directly by IPSA for their own expenses rather than via their MPs.</p><p>- MPs and their staff are now able to amend their personal details, including any change of name or address, on the new system themselves, without needing to submit a form to IPSA.</p><p>- The new system allows claims from different budgets to be submitted on the same form, rather than having to submit multiple forms.</p><p>- MPs and their staff have constant access to financial information about the amounts left in their budgets and the status of any repayments or amounts owed, rather than waiting a monthly financial statement from IPSA.</p><p> </p><p>As of 13 June, 612 MPs have successfully submitted claims on the new system. IPSA is committed to supporting and training MPs and their staff as they become accustomed to the new online claims system. IPSA does not intend to make it its policy to reinstate the previous system.</p>
answering member constituency Broxbourne more like this
answering member printed Mr Charles Walker more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-20T12:12:33.917Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-20T12:12:33.917Z
answering member
1493
label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker more like this
previous answer version
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answering member constituency Broxbourne remove filter
answering member printed Mr Charles Walker more like this
answering member
1493
label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker more like this
tabling member
242
label Biography information for Sir Christopher Chope more like this
1131867
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-12more like thismore than 2019-06-12
answering body
Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority more like this
answering dept id 90 more like this
answering dept short name Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority more like this
answering dept sort name Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority more like this
hansard heading Members: Email more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, what estimate he has made of the number of emails from hon. Members sent to IPSA in June 2019 that have not received a response within three days; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Christchurch more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Christopher Chope more like this
uin 263669 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-20more like thismore than 2019-06-20
answer text <p>IPSA has a key performance target to respond to 90 per cent of emails within five working days. Between 1 June and 13 June, IPSA responded to 88 per cent of the 563 emails received within this target. IPSA has recently brought in five temporary staff to help improve its response times following the introduction of a new finance, payroll and expenses system in April 2019.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Broxbourne more like this
answering member printed Mr Charles Walker more like this
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less than 2019-06-20T12:09:53.93Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-20T12:09:53.93Z
answering member
1493
label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker more like this
previous answer version
123710
answering member constituency Broxbourne remove filter
answering member printed Mr Charles Walker more like this
answering member
1493
label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker more like this
tabling member
242
label Biography information for Sir Christopher Chope more like this
1131868
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-12more like thismore than 2019-06-12
answering body
Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority more like this
answering dept id 90 more like this
answering dept short name Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority more like this
answering dept sort name Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority more like this
hansard heading Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority: Working Hours more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, what steps he is taking to help ensure that IPSA has sufficient resources to extend its working hours so that (a) telephone calls can be answered during the hours the House sits and (b) responses can be given to emails from MPs within three to five working days. more like this
tabling member constituency Christchurch more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Christopher Chope more like this
uin 263670 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-20more like thismore than 2019-06-20
answer text <p>IPSA’s December 2018 user survey found that 68 per cent of MPs and their staff were satisfied with the support that they receive from IPSA on the phone, up from 53 per cent in 2017. Since the introduction of its new online finance and expenses system in April 2019, IPSA has experienced a higher-than-normal volume of calls, with some calls taking up to 45 minutes as MPs and their staff familiarise themselves with the new system. To respond to this increased demand, IPSA has recruited five temporary staff to answer the phone to MPs, and has temporarily closed its phone lines at 4pm in order to respond to the queries raised. IPSA expects to re-open its phone lines until 5pm when this demand subsides.</p><p>IPSA has a key performance target to respond to 90 per cent of emails within five days. In 2018-19, IPSA responded to over 85 per cent of the 54,500 letters and emails that were received within five working days of receipt. In April 2019, following the introduction on the new system, IPSA only replied to 70 per cent of emails within this target. The additional temporary staff will also address this increased demand.</p><p>IPSA’s performance is monitored by the Speaker’s Committee for the IPSA which approves IPSA’s budget and targets, including how it responds to MPs’ queries.</p>
answering member constituency Broxbourne more like this
answering member printed Mr Charles Walker more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-20T12:11:25.877Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-20T12:11:25.877Z
answering member
1493
label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker more like this
previous answer version
123711
answering member constituency Broxbourne remove filter
answering member printed Mr Charles Walker more like this
answering member
1493
label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker more like this
tabling member
242
label Biography information for Sir Christopher Chope more like this
1131046
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-10more like thismore than 2019-06-10
answering body
Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority more like this
answering dept id 90 more like this
answering dept short name Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority more like this
answering dept sort name Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority more like this
hansard heading Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority: Location more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, for what reason the Authority did not consider locations for its offices outside London and the South-East. more like this
tabling member constituency Warley more like this
tabling member printed
John Spellar more like this
uin 262236 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-20more like thismore than 2019-06-20
answer text <p>When moving offices, IPSA considered locations only in London and the South East, as evidence from other public bodies shows that organisations that relocate by a significant distance tend to lose more staff. IPSA is a small organisation and wished to retain its staff in order to continue uninterrupted its support to MPs, including regular meetings between them and their IPSA account managers, and its assurance to the public about MPs’ spending.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Broxbourne more like this
answering member printed Mr Charles Walker more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-20T12:07:20.383Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-20T12:07:20.383Z
answering member
1493
label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker more like this
previous answer version
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answering member constituency Broxbourne remove filter
answering member printed Mr Charles Walker more like this
answering member
1493
label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker more like this
tabling member
318
label Biography information for Lord Spellar more like this
1131047
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-10more like thismore than 2019-06-10
answering body
Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority more like this
answering dept id 90 more like this
answering dept short name Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority more like this
answering dept sort name Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority more like this
hansard heading Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority: Offices more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, pursuant to the Answer of 5 June 2019 to Question 257645 on Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority: Buildings, which organisation's commercial interests would be prejudiced; and in what manner by disclosing the size of IPSA's office and the rate paid per metre. more like this
tabling member constituency Warley more like this
tabling member printed
John Spellar more like this
uin 262237 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-20more like thismore than 2019-06-20
answer text <p>It is common practice for landlords to prohibit the publication of commercial agreements reached with their tenants. This is the case regarding the lease signed by IPSA and its landlord. IPSA is nonetheless a public body accountable to Parliament and its accounts are audited by the National Audit Office and scrutinised by the Speaker’s Committee for the IPSA in order to provide assurance that value for money has been obtained. The Speaker’s Committee is scheduled to meet in July 2019 to discuss IPSA’s finances and other matters.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Broxbourne more like this
answering member printed Mr Charles Walker more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-20T12:09:00.893Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-20T12:09:00.893Z
answering member
1493
label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker more like this
previous answer version
123713
answering member constituency Broxbourne remove filter
answering member printed Mr Charles Walker more like this
answering member
1493
label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker more like this
tabling member
318
label Biography information for Lord Spellar more like this
1128813
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-03more like thismore than 2019-06-03
answering body
Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority more like this
answering dept id 90 more like this
answering dept short name Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority more like this
answering dept sort name Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority more like this
hansard heading Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority: ICT more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, pursuant to the Answer of 20 May 2019 to Question 253492 on Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority: ICT, what the evidential basis is for the assertion that the new system will save time for Members and their staff. more like this
tabling member constituency Warley more like this
tabling member printed
John Spellar more like this
uin 258986 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-13more like thismore than 2019-06-13
answer text <p>I have asked IPSA to reply.</p><p>As the system is new, IPSA continue to work closely with MPs and their staff to help them understand how IPSA Online works, and how to realise the full benefits. We are continuing to hold group and one-to-one training in Parliament and have staff available on the phone to answer queries. IPSA are conducting a survey to gather more feedback about the new system, with plans for further improvements in due course. IPSA will report to the Speaker’s Committee for the IPSA later in the year on the overall costs and benefits of IPSA Online.</p><p>During the development of the new system, IPSA Online, IPSA carried out usability testing to look at how long a range of tasks and functions would take, compared with the old claims system. Based on this testing, IPSA found that improvements in the new system would take MPs and their staff about 30 per cent less time, due to the simplification of processes and forms. Feedback collected at training sessions also indicated that MPs’ staff expected IPSA Online to be easier and quicker to use than the old system.</p><p>MPs and their staff members will also benefit from the following time-saving changes:</p><p>- ‘Single sign-on’ capability enables MPs and their staff to access IPSA Online directly through their secure parliamentary account without an additional logon.</p><p>- The new system allows claims from different budgets to be submitted on the same form, rather than having to submit multiple forms.</p><p>- Because MPs and staff no longer need to send paper receipts and invoices to IPSA, but can scan or photograph them and upload them digitally onto the system, we can process and reimburse claims more quickly.</p><p>- Staff members can now be reimbursed directly by IPSA for their own expenses, so that MPs no longer need to wait to pay staff once they themselves have been reimbursed.</p><p>- Additional information is available to them directly, for example on the amounts left in budgets and the status of any repayments or amounts owed, so MPs and their staff no longer need to wait for a monthly financial statement or contact IPSA staff to ask about these issues.</p><p>- MPs and their staff are now able to amend their personal details, including any change of name or address, on the new system themselves, without needing to submit a form to IPSA</p>
answering member constituency Broxbourne more like this
answering member printed Mr Charles Walker more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-13T14:53:00.463Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-13T14:53:00.463Z
answering member
1493
label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker more like this
previous answer version
121410
answering member constituency Broxbourne remove filter
answering member printed Mr Charles Walker more like this
answering member
1493
label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker more like this
tabling member
318
label Biography information for Lord Spellar more like this
805999
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-12-13more like thismore than 2017-12-13
answering body
Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority more like this
answering dept id 90 more like this
answering dept short name Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority more like this
answering dept sort name Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority more like this
hansard heading Members' Staff more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, whether the Committee has had sight of the legal advice received by IPSA on connected parties; and if he will place a copy of that advice in the Library. more like this
tabling member constituency Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire more like this
tabling member printed
Simon Hart more like this
uin 119209 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-12-19more like thismore than 2017-12-19
answer text <p><strong>The Speaker’s Committee has not received any legal advice on connected parties.</strong></p> more like this
answering member constituency Broxbourne more like this
answering member printed Mr Charles Walker more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-12-19T16:53:59.953Zmore like thismore than 2017-12-19T16:53:59.953Z
answering member
1493
label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker more like this
previous answer version
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answering member constituency Broxbourne remove filter
answering member printed Mr Charles Walker more like this
answering member
1493
label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker more like this
tabling member
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label Biography information for Simon Hart more like this