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794374
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 CaTreasury more like this
hansard heading Public Sector: Pay more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to paragraph 6.8 of the Autumn Budget 2017, whether the Government plans to commit to funding pay awards for public sector workers other than NHS staff. more like this
tabling member constituency Jarrow more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Stephen Hepburn more like this
uin 115347 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-12-01more like thismore than 2017-12-01
answer text <p>The Government funds pay awards for all public sector workers. In September it was announced Prison Officers would see an above 1% rise for 2017/18, funded from the Ministry of Justice budget. In the NHS specifically, there are unique pressures this year: there are more operations than ever and more people going to A&amp;E than ever. That’s why we’re giving the NHS as a whole additional funding, with the potential for extra funding for pay.</p><p> </p><p>For all workforces in 2018/19, PRBs will look at the evidence and make recommendations in the Spring/Summer.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Norfolk more like this
answering member printed Elizabeth Truss more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-12-01T13:23:06.92Zmore like thismore than 2017-12-01T13:23:06.92Z
answering member
4097
label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss more like this
tabling member
520
label Biography information for Mr Stephen Hepburn more like this
794376
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Pupil Exclusions more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she takes to ensure enforcement of laws that prohibit exclusion of pupils on the grounds of academic ability. more like this
tabling member constituency Sevenoaks more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Michael Fallon more like this
uin 115349 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-11-30more like thismore than 2017-11-30
answer text <p>The department’s legislation and statutory guidance on exclusion makes it clear that any decision to exclude a pupil from school should be lawful, reasonable and fair. Schools must have regard to the exclusion guidance and follow the formal exclusion process set out in it.</p><p> </p><p>Schools can exclude pupils, either permanently or for a fixed period, for disciplinary reasons, and the department supports schools in using exclusion where this is warranted. Exclusion on any grounds other than discipline is unlawful. Where a pupil is asked to leave the school, the formal exclusions process set out in the statutory exclusion guidance must be followed. Schools may not exclude pupils because of their academic attainment or ability. In September the department wrote to all secondary schools and local authorities to remind them of these rules. The government recently announced an externally led review of the use of exclusions and implications for pupil groups disproportionately represented in the national statistics. Further details on the review will be made available in due course.</p>
answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby more like this
answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill more like this
grouped question UIN 115350 more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-30T18:55:49.69Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-30T18:55:49.69Z
answering member
1562
label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill more like this
tabling member
88
label Biography information for Sir Michael Fallon more like this
794377
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Pupil Exclusions more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department takes to (a) identify and (b) reprimand schools and other educational institutions that fail to meet the requirements of section 52 of the Education Act 2002. more like this
tabling member constituency Sevenoaks more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Michael Fallon more like this
uin 115350 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-11-30more like thismore than 2017-11-30
answer text <p>The department’s legislation and statutory guidance on exclusion makes it clear that any decision to exclude a pupil from school should be lawful, reasonable and fair. Schools must have regard to the exclusion guidance and follow the formal exclusion process set out in it.</p><p> </p><p>Schools can exclude pupils, either permanently or for a fixed period, for disciplinary reasons, and the department supports schools in using exclusion where this is warranted. Exclusion on any grounds other than discipline is unlawful. Where a pupil is asked to leave the school, the formal exclusions process set out in the statutory exclusion guidance must be followed. Schools may not exclude pupils because of their academic attainment or ability. In September the department wrote to all secondary schools and local authorities to remind them of these rules. The government recently announced an externally led review of the use of exclusions and implications for pupil groups disproportionately represented in the national statistics. Further details on the review will be made available in due course.</p>
answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby more like this
answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill more like this
grouped question UIN 115349 more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-30T18:55:49.753Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-30T18:55:49.753Z
answering member
1562
label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill more like this
tabling member
88
label Biography information for Sir Michael Fallon more like this
794378
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Pupil Exclusions more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what powers Ofsted has to identify instances where pupils have been unfairly or illegally excluded from schools or other educational institutions. more like this
tabling member constituency Sevenoaks more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Michael Fallon more like this
uin 115351 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-11-30more like thismore than 2017-11-30
answer text <p>This is a matter for Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman. I have asked her to write to you and a copy of her reply will be placed in the House library.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby more like this
answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-30T15:54:03.047Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-30T15:54:03.047Z
answering member
1562
label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill more like this
tabling member
88
label Biography information for Sir Michael Fallon more like this
794379
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Schools: Finance more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether the new funding formula for 2018-19 will reflect the effect on schools of staff pay increases. more like this
tabling member constituency Sevenoaks more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Michael Fallon more like this
uin 115352 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-12-01more like thismore than 2017-12-01
answer text <p>In July 2017 we announced an additional £1.3billion for schools and high needs across 2018-19 and 2019-20, in addition to the schools budget set at Spending Review 2015. This means funding per pupil for schools and high needs will be maintained in real terms for the next two years. Following our announcement in September 2017, under the national funding formula, school funding will be distributed based on the individual needs and characteristics of every school in the country.</p><p> </p><p>We will publish evidence on the affordability and value for money of increases to teachers’ pay as part of the Department’s input to the School Teachers’ Review Body consideration on teachers’ pay for 2018/19.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-12-01T14:46:23.853Zmore like thismore than 2017-12-01T14:46:23.853Z
answering member
111
label Biography information for Nick Gibb more like this
tabling member
88
label Biography information for Sir Michael Fallon more like this
794380
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Teachers: Labour Turnover more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to secure sufficient recruitment and retention in the teaching profession. more like this
tabling member constituency Sevenoaks more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Michael Fallon more like this
uin 115353 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-12-01more like thismore than 2017-12-01
answer text <p>The number of teachers is at an all-time high: there are now 457,300 full time equivalent teachers, up 15,500 from 2010. The number of new teachers entering our classrooms continues to outnumber those who retire or leave, and the number of teachers returning to the profession is 8% higher than in 2011.</p><p> </p><p>We are continuing to offer generous bursaries to recruit the best graduates into the profession. From 2018 we are increasing funding across all high priority subjects. Our prestigious scholarship scheme will also continue, offering a package of tailored support and up to £28,000 tax-free for scholars in six subjects.</p><p> </p><p>Teachers will benefit from the newly announced rise in the student loan repayment threshold and we will be piloting a new student loan reimbursement programme for science and Modern Foreign Language teachers in the early years of their career, targeted in the areas of the country that need them most.</p><p> </p><p>We are taking action to address the factors that influence the decisions of those teachers who do decide to leave the profession. We recognised the problem of unnecessary workload when we launched the Workload Challenge in 2014. Our responses to this and the 2016 Teacher Workload Survey set out comprehensive programmes of action to be taken, including spreading best practice about workload reduction. We will continue our extensive work with the profession, teaching unions and Ofsted to support the retention of teachers.</p>
answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-12-01T14:43:30.487Zmore like thismore than 2017-12-01T14:43:30.487Z
answering member
111
label Biography information for Nick Gibb more like this
tabling member
88
label Biography information for Sir Michael Fallon more like this
794383
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Schools: Closures more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to prevent smaller schools from closing in (a) England and (b) Kent. more like this
tabling member constituency Sevenoaks more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Michael Fallon more like this
uin 115356 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-12-01more like thismore than 2017-12-01
answer text <p>Most small schools are rural and the Government recognises the importance of these schools to their communities. That is why there is a presumption against the closure of rural primary schools. While the presumption does not mean that rural primary schools will never close, it does require decision makers to consider factors such as the likely effect of the closure of the school on the local community, educational standards at the school, the impact on standards at neighbouring schools, the availability of transport to other schools, and any alternatives to the closure of the school.</p><p> </p><p>We recognise that some schools are necessarily small because they are remote and do not have the same opportunities to grow or make efficiency savings as other schools. These schools can be especially important to their local communities, and ensure children do not have to travel long distances to school. That is why we have included dedicated sparsity funding in our new national funding formula (NFF), which will target funding to 19 of the most remote schools in Kent. Under the NFF, Kent would see an increase of 7.4% for its schools compared to 3.5% nationally.</p>
answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-12-01T14:22:17.783Zmore like thismore than 2017-12-01T14:22:17.783Z
answering member
111
label Biography information for Nick Gibb more like this
tabling member
88
label Biography information for Sir Michael Fallon more like this
794387
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Schools more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what schools she plans to visit in November 2017. more like this
tabling member constituency Sevenoaks more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Michael Fallon more like this
uin 115360 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-12-01more like thismore than 2017-12-01
answer text <p>In November 2017, the Secretary of State visited Oasis Academy Media City (M50 3UQ), Putney High School (SW15 6BH), The Alton School (SW15 4PD), Swanlea School (E1 5DJ) and Broadford Primary School (RM3 8JS).</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby more like this
answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-12-01T14:48:23.433Zmore like thismore than 2017-12-01T14:48:23.433Z
answering member
1562
label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill more like this
tabling member
88
label Biography information for Sir Michael Fallon more like this
794389
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Fisheries more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make it his Department's position at the December Fisheries Council that all fishing limits in 2018 should be set in line with scientific advice provided by ICES. more like this
tabling member constituency Halifax more like this
tabling member printed
Holly Lynch more like this
uin 115362 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-11-30more like thismore than 2017-11-30
answer text <p>The Government supports setting fishing opportunities for 2018 in line with the maximum sustainable yield and based on the advice from ICES, wherever possible. However, we recognise the need for certain exceptions, such as the need for flexibility in mixed fisheries.</p><p> </p><p>The setting of limits for individual fish stocks is determined by agreements at the December Agriculture and Fisheries Council. A list of stocks of relevance to the UK, and their agreed respective fishing limits, will be published in January.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth more like this
answering member printed George Eustice more like this
grouped question UIN 115364 more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-30T16:40:06.29Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-30T16:40:06.29Z
answering member
3934
label Biography information for George Eustice more like this
tabling member
4472
label Biography information for Holly Lynch more like this
794390
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Mobile Broadband more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department plans to take to publicise whether mobile providers meet the target for broadband coverage of 90 per cent of UK land mass by the end of 2017. more like this
tabling member constituency Penistone and Stocksbridge more like this
tabling member printed
Angela Smith more like this
uin 115363 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-12-01more like thismore than 2017-12-01
answer text <p>The regulator Ofcom is responsible for assessing and enforcing the compliance of Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) with their licence obligations to provide voice and text coverage to at least 90% of the UK landmass, alongside Telefonica's (O2's) licence obligation to provide 4G coverage to 98% of the UK population by the end of 2017. Ofcom will assess on the MNOs' compliance in early 2018. It is also a matter for Ofcom to report whether the MNOs met these obligations and it can issue fines to MNOs that fail to meet their licence obligations.</p> more like this
answering member constituency West Suffolk more like this
answering member printed Matt Hancock more like this
grouped question UIN
115365 more like this
115366 more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-12-01T09:31:22.3Zmore like thismore than 2017-12-01T09:31:22.3Z
answering member
4070
label Biography information for Matt Hancock more like this
tabling member
1564
label Biography information for Angela Smith more like this