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registered interest
date	19/01/2017
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Post Offices: Closures
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, how many (a) post offices and (b) sub post offices have closed in each year since 2010 in (i) York Central constituency, (ii) the York Local Authority area, (iii) North Yorkshire and the Humber and (iv) England.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	60717
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/01/2017 answer text <p>The provision of its post office branches is the responsibility of Post Office Limited.</p><p> </p><p>I have asked Paula Vennells, the Chief Executive of Post Office Limited, to write to the Hon Member on this matter and provide the information requested. A copy of her reply will be placed in the libraries of the House.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James question first answered 24/01/2017 14:11:00 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

675644

registered interest
date	19/01/2017
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Insolvency
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what discussions he has had with relevant stakeholders on the potential effect on the UK's insolvency and restructuring regime of the UK leaving the EU.
tabling member constituency	Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath
tabling member printed	Roger Mullin
uin	60729
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/01/2017 answer text <p>Over the past few months the Government has engaged with businesses and key stakeholders up and down the country including those with interests in the UK’s insolvency and restructuring regime, and will continue to do so going forward. We are listening to their concerns and aiming to limit uncertainty in the transition to ensure our new relationship with the EU works for business.</p><p> </p><p>It is vital now, more than ever, that we have open and honest conversations about both the challenges that leaving the EU poses, but crucially also the opportunities that will become open to us.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James question first answered 24/01/2017 14:13:45 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
tabling member	4468 label Biography information for Roger Mullin

675645

registered interest
date	19/01/2017
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Insolvency
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment his Department has made of the potential effect on the UK's insolvency and restructuring regime of the UK leaving the EU.
tabling member constituency	Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath
tabling member printed	Roger Mullin
uin	60730
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/01/2017 answer text <p>Departments are undertaking a comprehensive analysis, including engagement with as many organisations, companies and institutions as possible, including those connected with the UK’s insolvency and restructuring regime. This will allow the Government to understand the impact that withdrawal from the EU will have on businesses and consumers, and to seize the opportunities of leaving the EU.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James question first answered 24/01/2017 14:12:50 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
tabling member	4468 label Biography information for Roger Mullin

675647

registered interest
date	19/01/2017
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Horizon 2020
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, how many Horizon 2020-funded research projects are underway in (a) Scotland and (b) the UK; and what steps he is taking to ensure that those projects will continue to have access to that funding after the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member constituency	Aberdeen South
tabling member printed	Callum McCaig
uin	60838
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/01/2017 answer text <p>As of September 2016, there were 5,428 participations in Horizon 2020 across the UK, with 566 participations in Scotland <sup>1</sup>.</p><p>The Treasury will underwrite all successful bids for Horizon 2020 that are approved by the Commission, even when specific projects continue beyond the departure from the EU. UK businesses and universities should continue to bid for competitive EU funds while we remain a member of the EU, and we will work with the Commission to ensure payment when funds are awarded.</p><p><em><sup>1</sup></em><em><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/uks-participation-in-horizon-2020-september-2016" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/uks-participation-in-horizon-2020-september-2016</a></em></p> answering member constituency Orpington answering member printed Joseph Johnson question first answered 24/01/2017 13:45:45 answering member 4039 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone
tabling member	4364 label Biography information for Callum McCaig

674767

registered interest
date	18/01/2017
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Defence Growth Partnership
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, when the Steering Committee of the Defence Growth Partnership last met; and when that committee next plans to meet.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	60622
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2017 answer text <p>The Steering Committee of the Defence Growth Partnership (DGP) last met on 10 November 2016 and the next meeting is scheduled for 26 January 2017. The Steering Committee is made up of representatives from both government and industry, including SME representatives.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 23/01/2017 16:42:57 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

674923

registered interest
date	18/01/2017
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Conditions of Employment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what estimate he has made of the number of (a) small, (b) medium-sized and (c) large businesses that have fired and rehired employees in accord with his Department's guidance on changing an employment contract in each of the last five years.
tabling member constituency	Linlithgow and East Falkirk
tabling member printed	Martyn Day
uin	60570
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2017 answer text <p>Government does not collect information on terminated and re-instated employment contracts. Employment contracts and contractual changes are a matter for the individual and the employer to agree, but they must comply with the legal framework.</p><p>Guidance on the GOV.UK website reflects the legal requirements employers must follow when asking individuals to consider contractual changes. The guidance also provides advice on recourse available if an individual feels they have been unfairly treated.</p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James question first answered 23/01/2017 16:29:08 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
tabling member	4488 label Biography information for Martyn Day

674932

registered interest
date	18/01/2017
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Conditions of Employment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will take steps to amend his Department's policy on changing an employment contract to prevent employers firing and rehiring employees.
tabling member constituency	Linlithgow and East Falkirk
tabling member printed	Martyn Day
uin	60558
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2017 answer text <p>Government has no plans at present to change this policy.</p><p>The UK labour market allows individuals and employers to agree employment contracts and patterns of work that suit them and does not want to restrict people’s ability to choose how they work, nor impose strict unnecessary regulations on businesses.</p><p>However, Government is clear that employers must take their employment law responsibilities seriously and cannot simply opt out of their responsibilities or avoid the law.</p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James question first answered 23/01/2017 16:28:12 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
tabling member	4488 label Biography information for Martyn Day

674940

registered interest
date	18/01/2017
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Tidal Power: Swansea Bay
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what the headline strike price proposed for the Swansea Bay tidal lagoon project is; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Welwyn Hatfield
tabling member printed	Grant Shapps
uin	60538
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2017 answer text <p>The Contract for Difference negotiations are commercially sensitive and I cannot comment on the specifics of the developer’s latest proposals.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 23/01/2017 15:38:47 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	1582 label Biography information for Grant Shapps

674941

registered interest
date	18/01/2017
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Green Investment Bank: Privatisation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment his Department has made of the feasibility of suspending the privatisation of the Green Investment Bank.
tabling member constituency	Aberdeen South
tabling member printed	Callum McCaig
uin	60625
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2017 answer text <p>The sale process was launched on 3 March 2016 and is currently ongoing. No final decisions have yet been taken.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner answering member printed Mr Nick Hurd question first answered 23/01/2017 15:36:58 answering member 1561 label Biography information for Mr Nick Hurd
tabling member	4364 label Biography information for Callum McCaig

674942

registered interest
date	18/01/2017
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Renewable Energy
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of whether the UK is on course to meet its 15 per cent renewable target by 2020; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	60586
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2017 answer text <p>The UK’s most recent report to the European Commission, published on 21 January 2016, sets out progress in renewables deployment over 2013 and 2014 across heating and cooling, transport and electricity sectors. It reported that the country is beating its interim target of 5.4%, reaching 6.3% of final energy consumption from renewables for 2013 and 2014.</p><p> </p><p>The UK is also making good progress towards the next interim target of an average of 7.47% of energy from renewables across 2015 and 2016. In 2015 alone 8.3% of energy came from renewable sources. Having met the Directive’s interim targets, the assessment is that the UK is currently progressing in line with the trajectory set out in the Renewable Energy Directive.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 23/01/2017 15:42:07 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham