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165931

registered interest
date	24/11/2014
answering body	Department for Culture Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Mobile Phones: Rural Areas
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of mobile phone coverage in rural areas.
tabling member constituency	Redditch
tabling member printed	Karen Lumley
uin	906287
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/11/2014 answer text <p>Mobile phone coverage is vital for rural businesses and households. 99% of premises already receive 2G coverage. However 21% of the UK’s landmass has coverage from only one or two mobile operators. This affects around 1.5 million people living in areas with patchy coverage, who not only receive a worse service than other consumers, but also have a limited choice of providers and packages. People travelling into these areas are also affected.</p><p>A consultation into tackling partial not-spots closed on 26 November. I am also in discussions with the mobile industry to agree a voluntary solution, which remains my preference.</p> answering member constituency Wantage answering member printed Mr Edward Vaizey question first answered 27/11/2014 11:59:28 answering member 1580 label Biography information for Lord Vaizey of Didcot
tabling member	4023 label Biography information for Karen Lumley

93810

registered interest
date	16/10/2014
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Diplomatic Service: Entry Clearances
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what mechanisms are in place to progress visas for foreign diplomats.
tabling member constituency	Redditch
tabling member printed	Karen Lumley
uin	210860
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/10/2014 answer text <p>Foreign diplomats can be exempt from immigration control in certain circumstances (for example, those posted to the UK). Any person who is<br>exempt from immigration control does not require prior entry clearance. However, it is strongly advised that visa nationals obtain an exempt vignettebefore travelling to the UK to avoid unnecessary delays on arrival. These applications are considered quickly.<br><br>Serving government ministers (or equivalent, such as Governors General) of states recognised by Her Majesty’s Government travelling to the UK on the official business of their government are also exempt from immigration control. Entry Clearance Officers may issue two-year exempt vignettes to people in this category. <br><br>Diplomats visiting the UK in a private capacity are subject to immigration control. If they are a visa national, they apply for a visa and are considered under the Immigration Rules. These applications are considered according to our service standards.<br><br>Guidance on Exemption for foreign diplomats can be found at the Gov.UK website:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/exempt-exm/exempt-exm" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/exempt-exm/exempt-exm</a></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire question first answered 27/10/2014 12:24:29 answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire previous answer version 23586 answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire
tabling member	4023 label Biography information for Karen Lumley

93811

registered interest
date	16/10/2014
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Islamic State
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the threat of Islamic State in (a) the Maldives and (b) other countries outside Iraq and Syria.
tabling member constituency	Redditch
tabling member printed	Karen Lumley
uin	210861
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/10/2014 answer text <p>The threat posed by ISIL, both to the Middle East and to the rest of the world, is severe. ISIL does not recognise national boundaries, colour or creed. We are aware of the activity of ISIL sympathisers in the Maldives, and we will continue to engage with the Maldives government about the promotion of religious freedom and moderation. We will continue to monitor the threat from ISIL and to work closely with a wide range of international partners, including Iraq and Syria’s neighbours. The UK continues to play a leading role in the comprehensive coalition effort to degrade and defeat ISIL – military action is a necessary part of that effort, but ultimately the solution to ISIL is a political one.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 22/10/2014 13:50:54 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	4023 label Biography information for Karen Lumley

93864

registered interest
date	16/10/2014
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Cycling
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has for the future funding of Bikeability.
tabling member constituency	Redditch
tabling member printed	Karen Lumley
uin	210859
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/10/2014 answer text <p>The Government's vision is that every child who can walk or cycle to school should do so. In 2006/07 the Bikeability cycle training programme was launched, and over 1 million young people have been trained to the National Standard. We published a draft Cycling Delivery Plan on 16 October 2014, which provides an opportunity to receive views on the future funding of Bikeability. The Government will consider responses to our informal consultation and publish our final plan in late autumn.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill question first answered 22/10/2014 11:03:41 answering member 1562 label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill
tabling member	4023 label Biography information for Karen Lumley

90463

registered interest
date	03/09/2014
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 recent assessment she has made of the role of schools in encouraging pupils to consider apprenticeships post-16.
tabling member constituency	Redditch
tabling member printed	Karen Lumley
uin	207983
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2014 answer text <p>Schools are legally required to secure independent careers guidance for 12- to 18-year-olds that includes information on the full range of education and training options, including apprenticeships.</p><p>In 2013, Ofsted’s study of the early implementation of this duty found that apprenticeships were rarely promoted effectively, especially in schools with sixth forms.</p><p>The Government has published new statutory guidance and departmental advice on careers guidance and inspiration, informed by the Ofsted study, which is effective from September 2014. This provides a clear framework and practical support for schools to help them inspire their pupils about the options open to them. The guidance is clear that schools should give employers and other providers delivering apprenticeships the opportunity to inform pupils directly about what they offer. It emphasises that apprenticeships and university offer two equally effective routes to a successful career.</p><p>Ofsted is now giving careers guidance a higher priority in school inspections and we will work with them to monitor carefully the impact of the statutory guidance and the wider improvements that the Government has put in place.</p> answering member constituency Grantham and Stamford answering member printed Nick Boles question first answered 09/09/2014 13:34:43 answering member 3995 label Biography information for Nick Boles
tabling member	4023 label Biography information for Karen Lumley

90492

registered interest
date	03/09/2014
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Health Services: Worcestershire
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what recent assessment he has made of the reconfiguration of health services in Worcestershire and its effects on Alexandra Hospital, Redditch.
tabling member constituency	Redditch
tabling member printed	Karen Lumley
uin	207986
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>The reconfiguration of local health services is a matter for the local National Health Service as they are best placed to know the needs of local people and how to deliver them in the best interests of patients.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Battersea answering member printed Jane Ellison question first answered 09/09/2014 16:50:56 answering member 3918 label Biography information for Jane Ellison
tabling member	4023 label Biography information for Karen Lumley

90506

registered interest
date	03/09/2014
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Stop and Search: West Midlands
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what she anticipates will be achieved by the trial of the new stop and search scheme by West Mercia Police.
tabling member constituency	Redditch
tabling member printed	Karen Lumley
uin	207982
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2014 answer text <p /> <p>Police.uk currently allows the public to view detailed information about crime, anti-social behaviour and justice outcomes in their local area, displayed on <br>street-level crime maps. The Government’s stop and search reforms will improve the transparency and accountability of the use of stop and search powers by extending mapping on Police.uk to include stop and search data. <br><br>Ahead of national roll-out to all 43 forces, the West Mercia trial will test the use of Police.uk to publish stop and search information to the public and <br>encourage user feedback. This will help address any technical issues and allow lessons to be learned on how transparent information on stop and search mapping should be presented. My officials and West Mercia Police will work closely with the Information Commissioner's Office, community groups and Force Independent Advisory Groups to do this.</p><p /> answering member constituency Hemel Hempstead answering member printed Mike Penning question first answered 11/09/2014 16:05:15 answering member 1528 label Biography information for Sir Mike Penning
tabling member	4023 label Biography information for Karen Lumley

90508

registered interest
date	03/09/2014
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Police Stations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of the effect of the closure and hours reductions of public counters at police stations.
tabling member constituency	Redditch
tabling member printed	Karen Lumley
uin	207984
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2014 answer text <p /> <p>Decisions about the most effective use of available resources, including the number and operating hours of police stations and any disposal of such <br>premises, are matters for the Chief Constables and Police and Crime Commissioners. <br><br>It is important not to confuse buildings with the availability and accessibility of the police. There are many good examples of forces doing far more with their money by finding new forms of public contact. These include the non-emergency number, 101, the internet and contact in places such as supermarket surgeries.</p><p /> answering member constituency Hemel Hempstead answering member printed Mike Penning question first answered 11/09/2014 16:11:08 answering member 1528 label Biography information for Sir Mike Penning
tabling member	4023 label Biography information for Karen Lumley

90509

registered interest
date	03/09/2014
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Crime: Mental Illness
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of the role of crime agencies in caring for and supporting people with mental health problems.
tabling member constituency	Redditch
tabling member printed	Karen Lumley
uin	207985
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2014 answer text <p /> <p>The Government published a national mental health Crisis Care Concordat on 18th February which was agreed by over 20 national stakeholders. The Concordat sets out the roles of criminal justice and health agencies in dealing with people with mental health needs. The Department of Health, supported by the Home Office and Mind, is encouraging local areas to sign up to the principles of the Concordat, with the expectation that all areas in England will have signed local declarations by December 2014. <br><br>The Home Office is taking a range of action with partners across Government to improve the way people with mental health issues are supported when they come into contact with the police. We have set up street triage and liaison and diversion schemes so police officers can work alongside mental health nurses on patrol and in police stations. Also, the Home Office and Department of Health are reviewing sections 135 and 136 of the Mental Health Act to ensure people with mental health problems are not unnecessarily held in police custody.<br><br>The Home Secretary will be hosting a Policing and Mental Health Summit on 23 October. The event, jointly led with Black Mental Health UK, will focus on <br>police interaction with those with mental health problems.</p><p /> answering member constituency Hemel Hempstead answering member printed Mike Penning question first answered 11/09/2014 16:12:59 answering member 1528 label Biography information for Sir Mike Penning
tabling member	4023 label Biography information for Karen Lumley

90239

registered interest
date	02/09/2014
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Self-employed: National Insurance Contributions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment he has made of the extent to which employers use self-employed staff to avoid paying national insurance contributions.
tabling member constituency	Redditch
tabling member printed	Karen Lumley
uin	207809
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2014 answer text <p>The Government has not made a recent assessment of the extent to which employers use self-employed staff to avoid paying National Insurance contributions.</p> answering member constituency South West Hertfordshire answering member printed Mr David Gauke question first answered 08/09/2014 14:53:03 answering member 1529 label Biography information for Mr David Gauke
tabling member	4023 label Biography information for Karen Lumley