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576782

registered interest
date	06/09/2016
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Universities: European Investment Bank
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential effect of the UK's vote to leave the EU on the relationship between the European Investment Bank and UK universities.
tabling member constituency	Cambridge
tabling member printed	Daniel Zeichner
uin	45180
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2016 answer text <p>The UK is and continues to be a shareholder of the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the EIB has publically stated that its engagement in the UK is unchanged. All existing loan contracts signed between UK promoters and the EIB remain in force, and the EIB has continued to sign and approve new projects since the EU referendum.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Orpington answering member printed Joseph Johnson question first answered 14/09/2016 16:18:39 answering member 4039 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone
tabling member	4382 label Biography information for Daniel Zeichner

576783

registered interest
date	06/09/2016
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Schools: Fire Extinguishers
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what financial resources are available to schools from (a) her Department and (b) local authorities for the installation of automatic fire sprinklers.
tabling member constituency	Solihull
tabling member printed	Julian Knight
uin	45189
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2016 answer text <p>The Government will invest £23 billion in the school estate over this Parliament to create additional places and for essential maintenance, rebuilding and refurbishment. Within this, there is no ring-fenced funding dedicated to the installation of sprinklers in schools, but where it is concluded that sprinklers must be fitted to protect property or keep children safe, they will be. Their cost will be included in the overall funding for the project.</p> answering member constituency Crewe and Nantwich answering member printed Edward Timpson question first answered 14/09/2016 16:34:38 answering member 1605 label Biography information for Edward Timpson
tabling member	4410 label Biography information for Julian Knight

576784

registered interest
date	06/09/2016
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Apprentices
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will hold discussions with HM Treasury on the potential to fully fund apprenticeships for 16 to 18 year olds from savings accrued as a result of the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy.
tabling member constituency	Blackpool South
tabling member printed	Gordon Marsden
uin	45105
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2016 answer text <p>The department and HM Treasury have worked closely together on the development of the apprenticeships funding policy and plans for implementation of the Levy, including the digital apprenticeship service.</p><p> </p><p>Our proposals for how apprenticeships will be paid for in England in the future will simplify the current complex funding system by introducing a single funding cap for individual apprenticeship framework pathways, regardless of the age of the learner or geographic location.</p><p> </p><p>We expect the proposals will also include incentives for employers taking on younger apprentices - funding 100 per cent of apprenticeship training costs for small employers (with fewer than 50 staff) that don’t pay the levy when they employ 16-18 year old apprentices; and providing a £1,000 cash payment to both the employer and training provider to help with the extra costs of supporting apprentices in this age group.</p> answering member constituency Harlow answering member printed Robert Halfon question first answered 14/09/2016 16:23:47 answering member 3985 label Biography information for Robert Halfon previous answer version 10545 answering member constituency Harlow answering member printed Robert Halfon answering member 3985 label Biography information for Robert Halfon
tabling member	465 label Biography information for Gordon Marsden

576785

registered interest
date	06/09/2016
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Apprentices
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she has had with large employers on the effect on their take-up of apprenticeships of the new funding arrangements proposed for apprenticeships for 16 to 18 year olds, published on 12 August 2016.
tabling member constituency	Blackpool South
tabling member printed	Gordon Marsden
uin	45106
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2016 answer text <p>We have engaged thousands of employers and training providers throughout the development of the apprenticeship funding reforms and continue to do so. This engagement helped to shape the funding policy proposals for England from May 2017, published on 12 August.</p><p> </p><p>A survey seeking detailed views from employers and providers closed on 5 September, and the feedback will inform the final policy, which we aim to publish in October.</p><p> </p><p>We expect that the introduction of the levy will mean that many more employers will offer many more apprenticeships opportunities to people of all ages and backgrounds than they would have otherwise done. Employers will have an incentive to employ apprentices to maximise the use of their levy funds and they will have control over funding for apprenticeships training. The generous co-investment rate will help them if they want to take on more apprentices than covered by their levy funds.</p> answering member constituency Harlow answering member printed Robert Halfon question first answered 12/09/2016 15:15:52 answering member 3985 label Biography information for Robert Halfon
tabling member	465 label Biography information for Gordon Marsden

576786

registered interest
date	06/09/2016
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Schools: Fire Extinguishers
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the effect on safety of buildings on pupils of removing the expectation from guidance that most new schools should have automatic fire sprinkler systems fitted.
tabling member constituency	Poplar and Limehouse
tabling member printed	Jim Fitzpatrick
uin	45102
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2016 answer text <p>The Department has recently consulted stakeholders on proposed revisions to fire safety guidance, which seek to clarify when sprinklers will be fitted in schools. We are not changing the rules on fire safety. It has never been compulsory for sprinklers to be fitted in schools. All new schools must comply with building and fire safety regulations. Where it is concluded that sprinklers must be fitted to protect property or keep children safe, they will be. We are actively considering responses to the consultation and will respond in due course.</p> answering member constituency Crewe and Nantwich answering member printed Edward Timpson question first answered 14/09/2016 16:35:33 answering member 1605 label Biography information for Edward Timpson
tabling member	197 label Biography information for Jim Fitzpatrick

576787

registered interest
date	06/09/2016
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Further Education
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to publish the impact assessment for her Department's proposals for changes in funding rates for colleges and providers, published on 12 August 2016.
tabling member constituency	Blackpool South
tabling member printed	Gordon Marsden
uin	45104
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2016 answer text <p>We have engaged thousands of employers and training providers throughout the development of the apprenticeship funding reforms and continue to do so. This engagement helped to shape the funding policy proposals for England from May 2017, published on 12 August. A survey seeking detailed views from employers and providers closed on 5 September.</p><p> </p><p>Feedback from the survey will inform our understanding of the potential impact and final policy decisions will be made in due course. We aim to publish final policy in October 2016.</p> answering member constituency Harlow answering member printed Robert Halfon question first answered 12/09/2016 15:28:56 answering member 3985 label Biography information for Robert Halfon
tabling member	465 label Biography information for Gordon Marsden

576788

registered interest
date	06/09/2016
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Apprentices
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make a statement about the implications for apprenticeship take-up by 16 to 18 year olds of her Department's proposals for changes in funding rates for colleges and providers, published on 12 August 2016.
tabling member constituency	Blackpool South
tabling member printed	Gordon Marsden
uin	45107
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2016 answer text <p>Apprenticeships are paid jobs that give young people the chance to reach their potential; acquire transferable skills much valued in the labour market and the apprentice does not have to contribute to the costs of their learning.</p><p> </p><p>Our proposals for how apprenticeships will be paid for in England in the future include incentives for employers taking on younger apprentices - providing a £1,000 cash payment to both the employer and training provider to help with the extra costs of supporting apprentices in this age group and funding 100 per cent of apprenticeship training costs for small employers (with fewer than 50 staff) when they employ 16-18 year old apprentices.</p><p> </p><p>In addition to apprenticeships, our funding priorities focus on providing young adults with the skills they need for sustainable work, including through traineeships; skills training for unemployed adults and English and maths for all those who need it, recognising that these are essential requirements for sustainable employment.</p><p> </p><p>We are encouraging a wide range of people into apprenticeships – our ‘Get In Go Far’ campaign is aimed at 14-24 year-olds, their parents, teachers and employers. This major four-year campaign aims to influence public perceptions, awareness and attitudes towards apprenticeships as a route into a successful career, encouraging more young people to apply and more employers to offer apprenticeship opportunities.</p><p> </p><p>The National Careers Service provides independent, professional advice on careers, skills and the labour market, including on the benefits of apprenticeships and how to apply for vacancies.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harlow answering member printed Robert Halfon question first answered 12/09/2016 15:31:35 answering member 3985 label Biography information for Robert Halfon
tabling member	465 label Biography information for Gordon Marsden

576789

registered interest
date	06/09/2016
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Apprentices
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the proportionate level of effect of her Department's proposals for changes in apprenticeship funding, published on 12 August 2016, on (a) small employers, (b) young people in deprived areas and (c) apprenticeships offered in the service and tourism sectors.
tabling member constituency	Blackpool South
tabling member printed	Gordon Marsden
uin	45108
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2016 answer text <p>Apprenticeships are a great way to progress in work and life and a great way for employers to improve the skills base of their businesses. They work for people of all ages and backgrounds and can transform lives.</p><p> </p><p>We have engaged thousands of employers and training providers throughout the development of the apprenticeship funding reforms and continue to do so. This engagement helped to shape the funding policy proposals for England from May 2017, published on 12 August.</p><p> </p><p>A survey seeking detailed views from employers and providers closed on 5 September, and the feedback will inform the final policy which we aim to publish in October, and our understanding of the potential impact.</p><p> </p><p>Our proposed funding policy is designed to put employers of all sizes in more control, and supports individuals from all backgrounds and regions – it is not aimed at specific sectors or apprentices in deprived areas as our polices are aimed at everyone, including those groups.</p><p> </p><p>Our proposals for how apprenticeships will be paid for in England in the future will simplify the current complex funding system by introducing a single funding band for individual apprenticeship framework pathways, putting them in line with apprenticeship standards, regardless of the age of the learner or geographic location.</p> answering member constituency Harlow answering member printed Robert Halfon question first answered 13/09/2016 15:17:30 answering member 3985 label Biography information for Robert Halfon previous answer version 10552 answering member constituency Harlow answering member printed Robert Halfon answering member 3985 label Biography information for Robert Halfon
tabling member	465 label Biography information for Gordon Marsden

576790

registered interest
date	06/09/2016
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Condition Improvement Fund
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how much has been allocated from the Condition Improvement Fund for 2016-17; and how much from that Fund was allocated in 2015-16.
tabling member constituency	Walsall North
tabling member printed	Mr David Winnick
uin	45243
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2016 answer text <p>On 26 March 2015, the Department for Education announced the outcome of the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) 2015 to 2016. 1,407 projects across 1,127 academies and sixth-form colleges were approved funding of £383 million. This includes institutions successful following appeals in July 2015.</p><p> </p><p>We announced the outcome of the CIF for 2016 to 2017 on 24 March 2016. Funding of £435 million was approved for 1,276 projects across 1,030 academies and sixth-form colleges. The information can be viewed on the government’s website here:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/condition-improvement-fund-2015-to-2016-outcome" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/condition-improvement-fund-2015-to-2016-outcome</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/condition-improvement-fund-2016-to-2017-outcome" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/condition-improvement-fund-2016-to-2017-outcome</a></p> answering member constituency Crewe and Nantwich answering member printed Edward Timpson question first answered 12/09/2016 16:38:57 answering member 1605 label Biography information for Edward Timpson
tabling member	316 label Biography information for Mr David Winnick

576791

registered interest
date	06/09/2016
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Education Funding Agency: Staff
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when the contract of employment of the Chief Executive of the Education Funding Agency expires.
tabling member constituency	Walsall North
tabling member printed	Mr David Winnick
uin	45211
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2016 answer text <p>The Chief Executive of the Education Funding Agency has a permanent contract of employment, i.e. there is no set end date and the contract will continue until either party decides to end it.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Crewe and Nantwich answering member printed Edward Timpson grouped question UIN 45452 question first answered 14/09/2016 17:00:04 answering member 1605 label Biography information for Edward Timpson
tabling member	316 label Biography information for Mr David Winnick