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346849
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Migrants: English Language more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons remove filter
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what consultation was conducted with stakeholders affected by the reforms for delivery of approved English language qualifications for settlement and citizenship effective from November 2015; how the decision was communicated to teaching providers and learners; and whether an impact assessment was undertaken. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Northfield more like this
tabling member printed
Richard Burden remove filter
uin 1 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-06-03more like thismore than 2015-06-03
answer text <p>The possibility of changes to the English language requirement for settlement and nationality was discussed as part of the SELT procurement process. Letters announcing the change to test arrangements have been sent to a range of organisations. As this change relates to the implementation of existing policy, no formal impact assessment was required.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup more like this
answering member printed James Brokenshire more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-06-03T10:35:11.193Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-03T10:35:11.193Z
answering member
1530
label Biography information for James Brokenshire more like this
tabling member
301
label Biography information for Richard Burden more like this
346850
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Domestic Abuse: LGBT+ People more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons remove filter
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what needs-specific support her Department provides for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender victims of domestic abuse. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Northfield more like this
tabling member printed
Richard Burden remove filter
uin 2 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-06-02more like thismore than 2015-06-02
answer text <p>The Government is determined to tackle the appalling crime of domestic violence and abuse. Funding and service support is available to all victims including those from the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities. In 2015/16, the Home Office is providing £120,000 in 2015/16 to the charity Broken Rainbow to run a dedicated national helpline specifically for the LGBT community. In addition, in 2015/16 the Home Office is providing £4.3 million to fund specialist services with direct support offered by 144 Independent Domestic Violence Advisers which is available to everybody who is a victim of domestic violence and abuse, irrespective of their age, race, sexuality or gender.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands more like this
answering member printed Karen Bradley more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-06-02T14:05:42.507Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-02T14:05:42.507Z
answering member
4110
label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley more like this
tabling member
301
label Biography information for Richard Burden more like this
346851
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
HM Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Revenue and Customs: Telephone Services more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons remove filter
question text To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the efficiency of the telephone service provided by HM Revenue and Customs; and what representations he has received about that service. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Northfield more like this
tabling member printed
Richard Burden remove filter
uin 4 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-06-01more like thismore than 2015-06-01
answer text <p>Details of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) telephony performance, including average waiting time, is published quarterly on the GOV.UK website:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/business-plan-indicators" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/business-plan-indicators</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>HMRC has performance targets which are regularly monitored. The department is working very hard to improve its service, including reducing demand and opening new online channels for customers so they do not need to pick up to phone.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Hertfordshire more like this
answering member printed Mr David Gauke more like this
grouped question UIN 13 more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-06-01T15:45:55.58Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-01T15:45:55.58Z
answering member
1529
label Biography information for Mr David Gauke more like this
tabling member
301
label Biography information for Richard Burden more like this
346852
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Culture Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading BBC: Royal Charters more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons remove filter
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, when he expects the BBC's Charter renewal negotiations to begin. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Northfield more like this
tabling member printed
Richard Burden remove filter
uin 3 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-06-03more like thismore than 2015-06-03
answer text <p>My Right Hon. Friend the Secretary of State is considering a range of options for reviewing the BBC's Royal Charter and will make an announcement in due course.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Wantage more like this
answering member printed Mr Edward Vaizey more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-06-03T08:16:14.893Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-03T08:16:14.893Z
answering member
1580
label Biography information for Lord Vaizey of Didcot more like this
tabling member
301
label Biography information for Richard Burden more like this
346853
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
HM Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Roads: Capital Investment more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons remove filter
question text To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans his Department has to review the spending commitments in the Road Investment Strategy 2015-20. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Northfield more like this
tabling member printed
Richard Burden remove filter
uin 12 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-06-01more like thismore than 2015-06-01
answer text <p>The Road Investment Strategy, published at the time of the 2014 Autumn Statement, set out ambitious plans for improvements to the national road network between 2015 and 2020. The road network is a critical national infrastructure asset that is vital for successful economic growth, supporting jobs and productivity. This is why this Government made a clear commitment in its manifesto to invest £15 billion in roads, and the Prime Minister has made clear that the Government will implement its manifesto in full.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham more like this
answering member printed Greg Hands more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-06-01T16:43:33.337Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-01T16:43:33.337Z
answering member
1526
label Biography information for Greg Hands more like this
tabling member
301
label Biography information for Richard Burden more like this
346854
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
HM Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Revenue and Customs: Telephone Services more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons remove filter
question text To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the average waiting time was for calls to HM Revenue and Customs telephone service in each year for which figures are available. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Northfield more like this
tabling member printed
Richard Burden remove filter
uin 13 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-06-01more like thismore than 2015-06-01
answer text <p>Details of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) telephony performance, including average waiting time, is published quarterly on the GOV.UK website:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/business-plan-indicators" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/business-plan-indicators</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>HMRC has performance targets which are regularly monitored. The department is working very hard to improve its service, including reducing demand and opening new online channels for customers so they do not need to pick up to phone.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Hertfordshire more like this
answering member printed Mr David Gauke more like this
grouped question UIN 4 more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-06-01T15:45:55.487Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-01T15:45:55.487Z
answering member
1529
label Biography information for Mr David Gauke more like this
tabling member
301
label Biography information for Richard Burden more like this
346855
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Driving: British Nationals Abroad more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons remove filter
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will bring forward proposals to ensure that British citizens without internet access who wish to rent cars abroad for periods exceeding 48 hours, or in an emergency, are able to do so in the absence of the paper counterpart to the driving licence. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Northfield more like this
tabling member printed
Richard Burden remove filter
uin 14 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-06-01more like thismore than 2015-06-01
answer text <p>A telephone service is available for drivers who do not have access to the internet. Drivers can give permission for certain information from their record to be given verbally over the telephone to a nominated person or organisation.</p><p> </p><p>Drivers will also be able to telephone the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency to request a secure access code that will allow them to share information electronically from their driver record with third parties.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough more like this
answering member printed Andrew Jones more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-06-01T15:49:54.753Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-01T15:49:54.753Z
answering member
3996
label Biography information for Andrew Jones more like this
tabling member
301
label Biography information for Richard Burden more like this
346856
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Roads: Capital Investment more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons remove filter
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to review the spending commitments in the Road Investment Strategy 2015-2020. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Northfield more like this
tabling member printed
Richard Burden remove filter
uin 15 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-06-01more like thismore than 2015-06-01
answer text <p>The Road Investment Strategy, published at the time of the 2014 Autumn Statement, set out ambitious plans for improvements to the national road network between 2015 and 2020. The road network is a critical national infrastructure asset that is vital for successful economic growth, supporting jobs and productivity. This is why this Government made a clear commitment in its manifesto to invest £15 billion in roads, and the Prime Minister has made clear that the Government will implement its manifesto in full.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough more like this
answering member printed Andrew Jones more like this
grouped question UIN 16 more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-06-01T13:29:19.06Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-01T13:29:19.06Z
answering member
3996
label Biography information for Andrew Jones more like this
tabling member
301
label Biography information for Richard Burden more like this
346857
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Roads: Capital Investment more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons remove filter
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer about the spending commitments in the Road Investment Strategy 2015-2020. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Northfield more like this
tabling member printed
Richard Burden remove filter
uin 16 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-06-01more like thismore than 2015-06-01
answer text <p>The Road Investment Strategy, published at the time of the 2014 Autumn Statement, set out ambitious plans for improvements to the national road network between 2015 and 2020. The road network is a critical national infrastructure asset that is vital for successful economic growth, supporting jobs and productivity. This is why this Government made a clear commitment in its manifesto to invest £15 billion in roads, and the Prime Minister has made clear that the Government will implement its manifesto in full.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough more like this
answering member printed Andrew Jones more like this
grouped question UIN 15 more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-06-01T13:29:19.2Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-01T13:29:19.2Z
answering member
3996
label Biography information for Andrew Jones more like this
tabling member
301
label Biography information for Richard Burden more like this
346859
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Burma: Rohingya more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons remove filter
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what support her Department is providing to Rohingya migrants stranded in South East Asia. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Northfield more like this
tabling member printed
Richard Burden remove filter
uin 152 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-06-03more like thismore than 2015-06-03
answer text <p>DFID is working closely with and provides central funding to humanitarian agencies active in the region, and is working with FCO to encourage a regional response to the crisis. DFID is one of the largest humanitarian donors in Rakhine. We have now increased our support by a further £6.2 million, bringing the total to over £18 million since 2012.</p> more like this
answering member constituency New Forest West more like this
answering member printed Mr Desmond Swayne more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-06-03T15:40:32.723Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-03T15:40:32.723Z
answering member
55
label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne more like this
tabling member
301
label Biography information for Richard Burden more like this