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170297

	registered interest
	date	15/12/2014
	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	Scottish Power
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, when he received reports from the MacDonald Partnership in relation to mis-sold Scottish Power Power Plan warranties; what the titles of such reports were; and when he plans to respond to those reports.
	tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
	tabling member printed	Steve Rotheram
	uin	218595
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/12/2014 answer text <p>The initial report from Mr MacDonald was received on 17 July 2014 for review by the Insolvency Service. Further information including another more detailed report was received from him during September and October 2014, and these again have been reviewed by the Insolvency Service. The reports are confidential.</p><p> </p><p>The reports themselves do not require a direct response but I can confirm that the Insolvency Service has completed its review of this material and is in communication with Mr MacDonald.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency East Dunbartonshire answering member printed Jo Swinson question first answered 17/12/2014 11:11:20 answering member 1513 label Biography information for Jo Swinson
	tabling member	4035 label Biography information for Steve Rotheram

523845

	registered interest
	date	08/06/2016
	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	Apprentices
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what the funding caps for apprenticeship standards and frameworks will be in the new levy system.
	tabling member constituency	Wolverhampton South West
	tabling member printed	Rob Marris
	uin	39896
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/06/2016 answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In June 2016 we will be publishing provisional funding bands, which will set the maximum amount of funding which is available for each apprenticeship, as well as the provisional level of the government support that will be available towards the cost of apprenticeship training if you are not a levy paying employer, from April 2017. The final levels of funding and full, draft funding and eligibility rules will be published in October.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 14/06/2016 12:58:01 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb previous answer version 3463 answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
	tabling member	1468 label Biography information for Rob Marris

445524

	registered interest
	date	18/01/2016
	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	Iran: Overseas Trade
	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 diplomatic staff based at the British Embassy in Tehran are taking to increase trade between Iran and the UK.
	tabling member constituency	Dunfermline and West Fife
	tabling member printed	Douglas Chapman
	uin	22886
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/01/2016 answer text <p>I have been asked to reply on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.</p><br /><p>We want to help British businesses take advantage of the opportunities that economic re-engagement with Iran will bring. UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) are engaging with UK businesses to provide support and assistance to help ensure they benefit from opportunities as they arise. UKTI now have a presence in the British Embassy in Tehran.</p><br /><p>During his visit to Tehran in October, my noble Friend the Minister for Trade and Investment, Lord Maude, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with his Iranian counterpart that sets the direction for our future economic and business relationship.</p><br /><p>There is a desire on both sides to build a long-term bilateral relationship based on partnership, where trade and investment is a key pillar.</p><br /> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 21/01/2016 15:55:40 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	4402 label Biography information for Douglas Chapman

418767

	registered interest
	date	09/09/2015
	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	Gratuities
	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 ensure employers fairly collect and distribute tips left by customers.
	tabling member constituency	Colchester
	tabling member printed	Will Quince
	uin	901340
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/09/2015 answer text <p>This Government is committed to making sure everyone is paid fairly. I am concerned by recent reports, suggesting some restaurants pocket tips for themselves. That is just not right. I have therefore ordered an investigation into tipping abuse, which closes on 10 November.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bromsgrove answering member printed Sajid Javid question first answered 15/09/2015 16:12:27 answering member 3945 label Biography information for Sir Sajid Javid
	tabling member	4423 label Biography information for Will Quince

418770

	registered interest
	date	09/09/2015
	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	Industrial Development: Flintshire
	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 discussions he has had with Ministers in the Welsh Government on economic development in the Deeside area.
	tabling member constituency	Clwyd West
	tabling member printed	Mr David Jones
	uin	901324
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/09/2015 answer text <p>There have not been any recent discussions with Ministers in the Welsh Government about economic development in the Deeside area.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bromsgrove answering member printed Sajid Javid question first answered 15/09/2015 15:54:27 answering member 3945 label Biography information for Sir Sajid Javid
	tabling member	1502 label Biography information for Mr David Jones

428743

	registered interest
	date	17/11/2015
	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	Scottish Power
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what progress has been made towards a resolution of the Scottish Power cashback mis-selling dispute since his meeting in July 2015 with the CEO of the Insolvency Service.
	tabling member constituency	Dumfries and Galloway
	tabling member printed	Richard Arkless
	uin	16713
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/11/2015 answer text <p>I have asked my officials to seek an update from Scottish Power on what steps they are taking in this matter.</p> answering member constituency Bromsgrove answering member printed Sajid Javid question first answered 25/11/2015 17:39:56 answering member 3945 label Biography information for Sir Sajid Javid
	tabling member	4387 label Biography information for Richard Arkless

449582

	registered interest
	date	27/01/2016
	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	Immigration: STEM Subjects
	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 his Department is taking to promote opportunities for study and work in the UK to highly-skilled migrants with qualifications in STEM subjects.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Yardley
	tabling member printed	Jess Phillips
	uin	903389
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/02/2016 answer text <p>We extend a warm welcome to international students in all subjects, and there is no cap on the number that can come here. The UK remains the second most popular destination for international students.</p><p> </p><p>Through the Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) Visa we are also providing opportunities for highly talented scientists to work in the UK and contribute to our economy. In the year to September 2015, there were 108 Tier 1 (exceptional talent) visas granted.</p><p> </p><p>Government scholarships play an important role in promoting study in the UK. In 2015-16 we tripled the number of awards for Chevening scholars, and we will bring over 5,500 scholars to the UK over the next four years.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Bromsgrove answering member printed Sajid Javid question first answered 02/02/2016 16:55:08 answering member 3945 label Biography information for Sir Sajid Javid
	tabling member	4370 label Biography information for Jess Phillips

449584

	registered interest
	date	27/01/2016
	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	Iron and Steel: Manufacturing Industries
	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 steps he has taken to support the steel industry.
	tabling member constituency	Copeland
	tabling member printed	Mr Jamie Reed
	uin	903393
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/02/2016 answer text <p>We are taking clear action to help the steel industry.</p><p> </p><p>We’re cutting electricity costs, tackling unfair trade, updating procurement guidance, introducing flexibility in emissions regulations and reviewing business rates.</p><p> </p><p>That is what the steel industry has asked for and that is what we are delivering.</p> answering member constituency Bromsgrove answering member printed Sajid Javid question first answered 02/02/2016 17:01:04 answering member 3945 label Biography information for Sir Sajid Javid
	tabling member	1503 label Biography information for Mr Jamie Reed

472713

	registered interest
	date	09/03/2016
	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	Sunday Trading: Conditions of Employment
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, if he will make an assessment of the potential effect of the proposed extension of Sunday trading hours on the pay and conditions of retail workers.
	tabling member constituency	Manchester, Withington
	tabling member printed	Jeff Smith
	uin	904104
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/03/2016 answer text <p>In view of the will of the House, we are no longer pursuing the extension of Sunday trading hours.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bromsgrove answering member printed Sajid Javid question first answered 15/03/2016 16:30:48 answering member 3945 label Biography information for Sir Sajid Javid
	tabling member	4456 label Biography information for Jeff Smith

516927

	registered interest
	date	27/04/2016
	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	Land Registry: Privatisation
	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 potential effect of the privatisation of the Land Registry on the effectiveness of its service.
	tabling member constituency	Walsall South
	tabling member printed	Valerie Vaz
	uin	904781
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/05/2016 answer text <p>I am pleased to say we are consulting on this very issue at the moment.</p><p> </p><p>We want to accelerate the transformation and digitisation of the Land Registry, improving the service it offers.</p><p> </p><p>However, we would only proceed with any change if we were convinced it would provide a continued appropriate level of service.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bromsgrove answering member printed Sajid Javid question first answered 03/05/2016 16:48:19 answering member 3945 label Biography information for Sir Sajid Javid
	tabling member	4076 label Biography information for Valerie Vaz