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1147003
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-30more like thismore than 2019-09-30
answering body
House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept id 18 remove filter
answering dept short name House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept sort name House of Commons Commission more like this
hansard heading Parliamentary Estate more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, when responsibility for Bridge Street subway was transferred to the Parliamentary Estate; and what steps the Commission took to inform Members. more like this
tabling member constituency Newcastle-under-Lyme more like this
tabling member printed
Paul Farrelly more like this
uin 292136 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-04more like thismore than 2019-10-04
answer text <p>Responsibility for the Bridge Street underpass was transferred to Parliament in May 2019. This followed its temporary closure to the public for health and safety reasons, in order to allow work to take place on the Elizabeth Tower renovation project.</p><p>Members were advised of the changes to the management of the area via an email from the House of Commons Communications Team (part of a wider &quot;Pre-Recess update for Members&quot; message) on 22 May 2019. A news item was added to the intranet on the same day. A further update was added on 8 August 2019.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington more like this
answering member printed Tom Brake more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-04T17:31:01.177Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-04T17:31:01.177Z
answering member
151
label Biography information for Tom Brake more like this
tabling member
1436
label Biography information for Paul Farrelly more like this
1147007
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-30more like thismore than 2019-09-30
answering body
House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept id 18 remove filter
answering dept short name House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept sort name House of Commons Commission more like this
hansard heading Members: Bullying more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, what estimate the Commission has made of the number of violent threats made against hon. members in each of the last five years. more like this
tabling member constituency Coventry South more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Jim Cunningham more like this
uin 292086 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-03more like thismore than 2019-10-03
answer text <p>The House of Commons Commission does not hold specific figures regarding the violent threats made against hon. Members or crimes as the information will be spread across the 45 UK police forces.</p><p>The police Parliamentary Liaison and Investigation Team (PLaIT) is a specialist unit based at Westminster that investigate crimes and incidents that take place on the Parliamentary Estate. Since April 2017 they have collated the following figures:</p><p>April 2017–March 2018: 152<br>April 2018–March 2019: 353<br>April 2019–May 2019: 43</p><p>The figures are reported crimes to PLaIT with relevance to threats, abuse or intimidation towards MPs and their offices only. It does not include other work that PLaIT investigates. The figures do not include ones held by other forces.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington more like this
answering member printed Tom Brake more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-03T07:00:49.213Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-03T07:00:49.213Z
answering member
151
label Biography information for Tom Brake more like this
tabling member
308
label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham more like this
1146278
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-25more like thismore than 2019-09-25
answering body
House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept id 18 remove filter
answering dept short name House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept sort name House of Commons Commission more like this
hansard heading Prorogation: Costs more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, what the cost has been to the taxpayer of the unlawful prorogation of Parliament. more like this
tabling member constituency Scunthorpe more like this
tabling member printed
Nic Dakin more like this
uin 291023 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-09-30more like thismore than 2019-09-30
answer text <p>The full financial cost to the House of Commons Service is not yet known as some costs such as those relating to cancelled leave will take time to confirm. In-House Services and Participation are the teams anticipated to be the most impacted in financial terms. Current estimated costs from these two teams are as follows:</p><p><strong>In-House Services</strong><br>An estimated £173k in lost banqueting sales (gross), resulting in £102k off the catering services bottom-line. This includes staff recall costs.</p><p><strong>Participation</strong><br>Estimated lost revenue of up to £50k (£44k lost ticket sales and up to £6k if the Jubilee shop remains closed or there are fewer visitors) due to the expectation that the Palace of Westminster would be closed on Saturday 12 October to prepare for State Opening.</p><p>Total costs to the taxpayer will include other costs that fall outside of the House of Commons Service, including costs for the House of Lords and IPSA (in relation to costs for MPs returning to Westminster).</p>
answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington more like this
answering member printed Tom Brake more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-09-30T10:54:28.063Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-30T10:54:28.063Z
answering member
151
label Biography information for Tom Brake more like this
tabling member
4056
label Biography information for Nic Dakin more like this
1146279
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-25more like thismore than 2019-09-25
answering body
House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept id 18 remove filter
answering dept short name House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept sort name House of Commons Commission more like this
hansard heading Parliament: Sign Language more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, whether the Commission plans to provide British Sign Language interpreters for all Parliamentary debates. more like this
tabling member constituency York Central more like this
tabling member printed
Rachael Maskell more like this
uin 291024 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-07more like thismore than 2019-10-07
answer text <p>British Sign Language (BSL) has been provided for a number of debates in Westminster Hall over the past two years, with signing successfully integrated into the video output on parliamentlive.tv. A studio area has now been established in 7 Millbank where filming of BSL interpreters can take place.</p><p>I am pleased to inform the hon. Member that funding has been approved for BSL interpretation of Prime Minister’s Questions for the period November 2019 to March 2020 and funding for BSL interpretation beyond this period is being considered. This service will be reviewed by February 2020 and further consideration given to wider use of BSL for other Parliamentary proceedings.</p><p>A proposal for live subtitling of all proceedings in the House of Commons Chamber to be shown on parliamentlive.tv is also currently being considered.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington more like this
answering member printed Tom Brake more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-07T20:44:33.317Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-07T20:44:33.317Z
answering member
151
label Biography information for Tom Brake more like this
tabling member
4471
label Biography information for Rachael Maskell more like this
1144461
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-03more like thismore than 2019-09-03
answering body
House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept id 18 remove filter
answering dept short name House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept sort name House of Commons Commission more like this
hansard heading Sleeping Rough: Westminster Station more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, whether the Commission has taken steps to support rough sleepers moved on from Westminster tube station since the installation of the new security door to the Parliamentary Estate. more like this
tabling member constituency Lewisham, Deptford more like this
tabling member printed
Vicky Foxcroft more like this
uin 286298 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-09-25more like thismore than 2019-09-25
answer text <p>We continue to engage with partners on addressing the difficult issue of rough sleeping in and around the station constructively and sympathetically. We are working closely with Westminster City Council to ensure that the people who sleep in the station are offered the support that they need.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington more like this
answering member printed Tom Brake more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-09-25T18:16:14.897Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-25T18:16:14.897Z
answering member
151
label Biography information for Tom Brake more like this
tabling member
4491
label Biography information for Vicky Foxcroft more like this
1141972
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-25more like thismore than 2019-07-25
answering body
House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept id 18 remove filter
answering dept short name House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept sort name House of Commons Commission more like this
hansard heading Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, how frequently the Commission receives reports from the Speaker’s Advisory Committee on Works of Art. more like this
tabling member constituency Glasgow North more like this
tabling member printed
Patrick Grady more like this
uin 912182 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-25more like thismore than 2019-07-25
answer text <p>The Speaker’s Advisory Committee on Works of Art produces an annual report which is published and considered by the House’s Finance Committee. The Commission does not receive routine updates. The last annual report was published on the Committee’s website in October 2018. This year’s annual report is due to be considered by the Advisory Committee in September and will be published later in the year.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington more like this
answering member printed Tom Brake more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-25T10:58:01.253Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-25T10:58:01.253Z
answering member
151
label Biography information for Tom Brake more like this
tabling member
4432
label Biography information for Patrick Grady more like this
1141322
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-23more like thismore than 2019-07-23
answering body
House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept id 18 remove filter
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: Sign Language more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, what discussions the Commission has had on establishing in-house BSL interpretation service for deaf visitors. more like this
tabling member constituency Hyndburn more like this
tabling member printed
Graham P Jones more like this
uin 280981 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-09-03more like thismore than 2019-09-03
answer text <p>The House of Commons provides a range of British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation services for visitors to the Palace of Westminster and currently holds the Action on Hearing Loss ‘Louder than Words’ charter mark, which is re-accredited every three years.</p><p>Visitors on a commercial, ticketed tour can choose a BSL self-guided option which has been tested and approved by a range of deaf groups.</p><p>Visitors on a democratic access tour can also choose a BSL self-guided option, although in most cases a BSL signer would be booked and made available. The bicameral Visitor Services team has booked 35 BSL interpreters for visitors attending tours or watching parliamentary business, such as select committees, since the start of 2018. BSL interpretation can also be provided for visiting schools, although in most cases the schools themselves will bring their own interpreter.</p><p>The House is investigating the provision of a basic level of BSL training across the Visitor Services team. Training staff to a sufficiently high level of expertise to lead or interpret tours or other visiting activities has to date proved difficult due to the level and duration of training required combined with the frequency of staff turnover. The Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of Westminster is expected to provide an opportunity for wider improvements in relation to accessibility and inclusion, including interpretation.</p>
answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington more like this
answering member printed Tom Brake more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-09-03T12:30:27.137Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-03T12:30:27.137Z
answering member
151
label Biography information for Tom Brake more like this
tabling member
3999
label Biography information for Graham P Jones more like this
1140946
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-22more like thismore than 2019-07-22
answering body
House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept id 18 remove filter
answering dept short name House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept sort name House of Commons Commission more like this
hansard heading Parliamentary Estate: Beverage Containers more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, what recent assessment the Commission has made of the effect of the 25p surcharge on hot drinks served in disposable cups on the Parliamentary estate on (a) drinks sales and (b) disposable cup waste. more like this
tabling member constituency Brighton, Pavilion more like this
tabling member printed
Caroline Lucas more like this
uin 280286 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-08-14more like thismore than 2019-08-14
answer text <p>In the nine months to September 2018, before the 25p surcharge, catering (non-banqueting) sales for hot beverages was £655,640 incl VAT. In the nine months to date, after the surcharge, hot beverage (non-banqueting) sales were £727,203 incl VAT.</p><p>There has been a reduction from 58,000 paper cups per month being sold to 15,000 on average. It is not possible to count the number of such paper cups which enter Parliamentary waste containers, but visual observation of the contents of segregated compostable waste shows that many of the compostable cups are disposed of within the Estate.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington more like this
answering member printed Tom Brake more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-08-14T13:16:27.487Zmore like thismore than 2019-08-14T13:16:27.487Z
answering member
151
label Biography information for Tom Brake more like this
tabling member
3930
label Biography information for Caroline Lucas more like this
1140213
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-18more like thismore than 2019-07-18
answering body
House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept id 18 remove filter
answering dept short name House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept sort name House of Commons Commission more like this
hansard heading Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, how many complaints have been made against Members since the introduction of the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme. more like this
tabling member constituency Ellesmere Port and Neston more like this
tabling member printed
Justin Madders more like this
uin 279075 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-24more like thismore than 2019-07-24
answer text <p>Proactive quarterly publication of statistics, related to the Independent Grievance and Complaints Scheme, are published on Parliament’s website. Where there are fewer than 10 cases, the exact number is not published in order to maintain the confidentiality of the parties involved. More detailed breakdown of statistics, as recommended in the Alison Stanley six-month review, are currently being collated. This includes complaints made by user groups, e.g. against MPs, House staff, MPs’ staff. This information will be reviewed and published with the next quarterly statistics in mid-October, whilst ensuring that the confidentiality of those concerned is maintained.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington more like this
answering member printed Tom Brake more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-24T12:27:52.903Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-24T12:27:52.903Z
answering member
151
label Biography information for Tom Brake more like this
tabling member
4418
label Biography information for Justin Madders more like this
1140214
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-18more like thismore than 2019-07-18
answering body
House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept id 18 remove filter
answering dept short name House of Commons Commission more like this
answering dept sort name House of Commons Commission more like this
hansard heading Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, how many complaints against Members have been resolved since the introduction of the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme. more like this
tabling member constituency Ellesmere Port and Neston more like this
tabling member printed
Justin Madders more like this
uin 279076 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-24more like thismore than 2019-07-24
answer text <p>Proactive quarterly publication of statistics related to the independent grievance and complaints scheme, are published on Parliament’s website. Where there are fewer than 10 cases, the exact number is not published in order to maintain the confidentiality of the parties involved. More detailed breakdown of statistics, as recommended in the Alison Stanley six-month review, are currently being collated and will include the number of complaints that have been resolved. This information will be reviewed and published with the next quarterly statistics in mid-October, whilst ensuring that the confidentiality of those concerned is maintained.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington more like this
answering member printed Tom Brake more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-24T12:30:23.153Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-24T12:30:23.153Z
answering member
151
label Biography information for Tom Brake more like this
tabling member
4418
label Biography information for Justin Madders more like this