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897917
registered interest false more like this
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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 Gaming Machines 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 estimate he has made of the effect of a £2 maximum stake on B2 gaming machines on the number of (a) betting shop jobs that would potentially be lost and (b) betting shops that would potentially close. more like this
tabling member constituency St Albans more like this
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Mrs Anne Main more like this
uin 141341 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-05-15more like thismore than 2018-05-15
answer text <p>The consultation on proposals for changes to gaming machines and social responsibility measures closed on 23 January and the responses are being considered. The Government’s response will be published in due course with a revised final impact assessment.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford more like this
answering member printed Tracey Crouch more like this
grouped question UIN 141342 more like this
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less than 2018-05-15T12:07:45.34Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-15T12:07:45.34Z
answering member
3950
label Biography information for Dame Tracey Crouch more like this
tabling member
1568
label Biography information for Mrs Anne Main more like this
897919
registered interest false more like this
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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 Slavery: North Yorkshire 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 the Home Department, if he will encourage the Police and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire to support and fund the emerging partnership against modern slavery in the North Yorkshire area. more like this
tabling member constituency York Central more like this
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Rachael Maskell more like this
uin 141365 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-05-14more like thisremove minimum value filter
answer text <p>While the performance of police forces in the fight against modern slavery is a key priority of this government, the deployment of resources at the local level is ultimately a decision for chief officers, in line with the local priorities set by their Police and Crime Commissioner.</p><p>The Home Secretary has £8.5million of additional funding available to transform the policing response. This money has been used to fund a bespoke modern slavery intelligence hub, regional analysts, improved training and tactical advisors to support front line officers.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle more like this
answering member printed Victoria Atkins more like this
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less than 2018-05-14T14:32:27.243Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-14T14:32:27.243Z
answering member
4399
label Biography information for Victoria Atkins more like this
tabling member
4471
label Biography information for Rachael Maskell more like this
897920
registered interest true more like this
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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 Commercial Broadcasting: Radio 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, when he plans to bring forward legislative proposals to implement commercial radio deregulation. more like this
tabling member constituency Wantage more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Edward Vaizey more like this
uin 141343 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-05-15more like thismore than 2018-05-15
answer text <p>The commercial radio deregulation consultation closed on 8 May 2017 and the government response was published on 18 December 2017.</p><p> </p><p>The next phase is for DCMS to begin the detailed work to develop the new legislative structure and to bring forward legislation prior to analogue licenses coming up for renewal in 2022. Legislation will be brought forward when Parliamentary time allows.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Stourbridge more like this
answering member printed Margot James more like this
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less than 2018-05-15T09:22:22.197Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-15T09:22:22.197Z
answering member
4115
label Biography information for Margot James more like this
tabling member
1580
label Biography information for Lord Vaizey of Didcot more like this
897922
registered interest false more like this
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answering body
Scotland Office more like this
answering dept id 2 more like this
answering dept short name Scotland more like this
answering dept sort name Scotland more like this
hansard heading Scotland Office: Training 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 Scotland, what training his Department has provided to (a) general civil servants, (b) fast stream civil servants and (c) senior civil servants on devolution and inter-governmental relations; how many such courses have taken place; and how many civil servants have attended such training courses in each of the last five years. more like this
tabling member constituency Arfon more like this
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Hywel Williams more like this
uin 141323 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-05-15more like thismore than 2018-05-15
answer text <p>Civil Servants in the Scotland Office play a central role working with Cabinet Office to provide formal and informal advice across Whitehall on devolution and intergovernmental relations. We also participate in various devolution focussed events including the Devolution and You programme, Devolution Learning Week and the Civil Service Interchange programme. Civil servants new to the department also have access to a wide range of central Civil Service learning opportunities on devolution and intergovernmental relations. We do not hold exact numbers of staff who have attended these courses.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, each nation of the UK leads and hosts an annual SCS conference to learn from each other and build networks across the Policy Profession. These have been held on 28/29 April 2016 in Cardiff, 20/21 April 2017 in Belfast (this included Irish Government Civil Servants too) and 26/27 April 2018 in Edinburgh. It will be for England to host in 2019. All of these events each have around 100 participants across the administrations.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale more like this
answering member printed David Mundell more like this
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less than 2018-05-15T10:40:24.307Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-15T10:40:24.307Z
answering member
1512
label Biography information for David Mundell more like this
tabling member
1397
label Biography information for Hywel Williams more like this
897924
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Exiting the European Union more like this
answering dept id 203 more like this
answering dept short name Exiting the European Union more like this
answering dept sort name Exiting the European Union more like this
hansard heading Department for Exiting the European Union: Training 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 Exiting the European Union, what training his Department has provided to (a) general civil servants, (b) fast stream civil servants and (c) senior civil servants on understanding the scrutiny and legislative roles of the UK Parliament; how many such courses have taken place; and how many civil servants have attended such training courses in each of the last five years. more like this
tabling member constituency Arfon more like this
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Hywel Williams more like this
uin 141325 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-05-14more like thisremove minimum value filter
answer text <p>All civil servants have access to the central learning offer provided through Civil Service Learning. There are one-day workshops on Understanding Parliament, which are delivered at Foundation (introduction) and Practitioner (advanced) levels. Both of these workshops cover Parliament’s scrutiny and legislative roles. The Department for Exiting the European Union has delivered the Understanding Parliament Foundation and Practitioner training courses to 66 staff since April 2017.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>As part of a blended approach to delivering training, and providing resources to help individuals while on the job, Civil Service Learning provides online resources, such as weblinks, guides and videos. There is an e-learning course on Understanding Parliament, and access to two comprehensive Open Online Courses (on Understanding Parliament and Select Committees) which have been produced in partnership between the House of Commons and Future Learn, a digital education platform owned by the Open University.</p><p> </p><p>Fast Stream civil servants receive a Parliament workshop during their induction, covering the role of Parliament in scrutinising government policy. All Fast Streamers are expected to have attended this induction. For Policy Professionals, there is an optional workshop which focuses on the legislative process in both Houses, typical timetables and roles of Ministers, Bill Teams and civil servants in delivering legislation.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>For Senior Civil Servants, a tailored one-day workshop, Leading in Parliament, is available, which covers Parliament’s role, powers and relationship with government, the day-to-day work of MPs and Peers. A workshop delivered jointly between Civil Service Learning and HM Treasury is provided for Accounting Officers. Civil Service Learning provides a workshop specifically for Senior Responsible Officers with responsibility for secondary legislation. Every department has an SCS Parliamentary Champion and there is a buddy system in place between Parliamentary Champions and senior House staff.</p>
answering member constituency Wycombe more like this
answering member printed Mr Steve Baker more like this
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less than 2018-05-14T09:25:06.847Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-14T09:25:06.847Z
answering member
4064
label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
tabling member
1397
label Biography information for Hywel Williams more like this
897925
registered interest false more like this
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answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
hansard heading Department for International Trade: Training 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 International Trade, what training his Department has provided to (a) general civil servants, (b) fast stream civil servants and (c) senior civil servants on understanding the scrutiny and legislative roles of the UK Parliament; how many such courses have taken place; and how many civil servants have attended such training courses in each of the last five years. more like this
tabling member constituency Arfon more like this
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Hywel Williams more like this
uin 141326 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-05-15more like thismore than 2018-05-15
answer text <p>As part of EU Parliamentary Scrutiny awareness raising and training across the department, the EU Trade Policy team have held internal training sessions on EU Parliamentary Scrutiny. Events were open to all grades of staff including fast streamers. Approximately 30 staff attended each of the sessions.</p><p>The Department for International Trade also offers a range of training sessions on the scrutiny and legislative roles of the UK Parliament to all members of staff. This has included specific training on secondary legislation processes as part of a ‘Secondary Legislation Awareness Week’ in February 2018, and other sessions that were included in Parliament Week in November 2017. The Department offers training as part of its ‘Delivering for Ministers’ programme and delivers bespoke training for teams on request.</p><p>Detailed records of attendance at training sessions on parliament are not held centrally by the department, but over 300 people have attended such sessions since the Department’s formation in July 2016. Attendance has not been broken down by grade.</p>
answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham more like this
answering member printed Greg Hands more like this
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less than 2018-05-15T15:08:32.27Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-15T15:08:32.27Z
answering member
1526
label Biography information for Greg Hands more like this
tabling member
1397
label Biography information for Hywel Williams more like this
897926
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 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Training 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, what training his Department has provided to (a) general civil servants, (b) fast stream civil servants and (c) senior civil servants on understanding the scrutiny and legislative roles of the UK Parliament; how many such courses have taken place; and how many civil servants have attended such training courses in each of the last five years. more like this
tabling member constituency Arfon more like this
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Hywel Williams more like this
uin 141327 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-05-15more like thismore than 2018-05-15
answer text <p>Defra uses <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/civil-service-learning" target="_blank">Civil Service Learning (CSL)</a> for the provision of learning and development to our people. The management information data provided by CSL to Defra does not differentiate between generalists and fast stream civil servants and therefore we are not able to provide specific attendance data for CSL courses for fast streamers. The CSL managed learning offer changed in late 2016 / early 2017 and the department only has management information data for learning products accessed via the new managed offer. <br></p><p>CSL’s <em>‘EU exit and new UK partnerships’ </em>course is a face to face workshop for all grades. CSL released this course in early 2018 and one pilot session has been delivered. No Defra general, fast stream or SCS civil servants attended the pilot course.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth more like this
answering member printed George Eustice more like this
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less than 2018-05-15T15:39:35.657Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-15T15:39:35.657Z
answering member
3934
label Biography information for George Eustice more like this
tabling member
1397
label Biography information for Hywel Williams more like this
897927
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 Department for International Development: Training 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 International Development, what training her Department has provided to (a) general civil servants, (b) fast stream civil servants and (c) senior civil servants on understanding the scrutiny and legislative roles of the UK Parliament; how many such courses have taken place; and how many civil servants have attended such training courses in each of the last five years. more like this
tabling member constituency Arfon more like this
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Hywel Williams more like this
uin 141328 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-05-14more like thisremove minimum value filter
answer text <p>DFID holds limited data in response to this question. Some staff have completed the Parliamentary process training (online e-learning only). The attendance data, below, covers the period 1<sup>st</sup> April 2015 – 9<sup>th</sup> May 2018. There is no data recorded prior to April 2015.</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>No. of Participants</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Grade Breakdown</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>April 2015 – Mar 2016</p></td><td><p>12</p></td><td><p>3 x Fast Streamers 2 x A2 1 x A2 (L) 5 x B1 1 x B2</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>April 2016 – Mar 2017</p></td><td><p>13</p></td><td><p>1 x A1 1 x A2 1 x A2 (L) 7 x B1s 3 x B2s</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>April 2017 – Mar 2018</p></td><td><p>12</p></td><td><p>1 x A2 1 x A2 (L) 4 x B1 4 x B2 1 x C1 1 x C2</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Total:</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>37</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>DFID’s Parliamentary branch provides optional ad hoc training throughout the year on the processes of Parliament. While figures on attendance for the previous five years are unavailable, these short courses are open to civil servants of all grades.</p><p>All employees are responsible for their own personal development, supported by the line manager and have access to Civil Service Learning.</p>
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
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less than 2018-05-14T16:40:24.947Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-14T16:40:24.947Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
1397
label Biography information for Hywel Williams more like this
897928
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Ministry of Defence: Training 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 Defence, what training his Department has provided to (a) general civil servants, (b) fast stream civil servants and (c) senior civil servants on understanding the scrutiny and legislative roles of the UK Parliament; how many such courses have taken place; and how many civil servants have attended such training courses in each of the last five years. more like this
tabling member constituency Arfon more like this
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Hywel Williams more like this
uin 141329 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-05-14more like thisremove minimum value filter
answer text <p>All civil servants have access to the central learning offer provided through Civil Service Learning. There are one-day workshops on Understanding Parliament, which are delivered at Foundation (introduction) and Practitioner (advanced) levels. Both workshops cover Parliament’s scrutiny and legislative roles. Dedicated training sessions covering specific topics are also available. These include Introduction to Parliament, Select Committees, Debates and Voting, Pre and Post Legislative Scrutiny, Parliamentary Questions, Delegated Legislation, and Primary Legislation. A half-day workshop is available on producing effective explanatory memoranda to accompany secondary legislation. The Cabinet Office’s Parliamentary Business and Legislation Team provide training to Bill Teams. The Government Legal Department and Parliamentary Counsel run a course on Dealing with Parliamentary Bills for Lawyers, which covers Parliamentary stages and handling. Stand-alone events are also run, for example during Parliament Week. Bespoke sessions for Government Departments are available on request.</p><p> </p><p>It is well established that people need just-in-time training and resources to help them while on the job, so Civil Service Learning provides on-line resources, such as weblinks, guides and videos. There is an e-learning course on Understanding Parliament, and access to two ‘Massive Open On-Line Courses’ (on Understanding Parliament and Select Committees) which have been produced in partnership between the House of Commons and Future Learn, a digital education platform owned by the Open University.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Fast Stream</strong></p><p>Fast Stream civil servants receive a Parliament workshop during their induction, covering the role of Parliament in scrutinising Government policy. For Policy Professionals, a Fast Stream Base Camp includes an optional workshop which focuses on the legislative process in both Houses, typical timetables and roles of Ministers, Bill Teams and civil servants in delivering legislation.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Senior Civil Servants</strong></p><p>For Senior Civil Servants (SCS), a tailored a one-day workshop, ‘Leading in Parliament’, is available, which covers Parliament’s role, powers and relationship with Government, the day-to day work of MPs and Peers. A workshop delivered jointly between Civil Service Learning and HM Treasury is provided for Accounting Officers. Civil Service Learning provides a workshop specifically for Senior Responsible Officers with responsibility for secondary legislation. Every Department has an SCS Parliamentary Champion. There is also a buddy system in place between Parliamentary Champions and senior House staff.</p><p> </p><p>Information on the number of courses which have taken place and of Ministry of Defence civil servants who have participated in each training opportunity is not held by the Department.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Bournemouth East more like this
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
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less than 2018-05-14T15:31:14.38Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-14T15:31:14.38Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
1397
label Biography information for Hywel Williams more like this
897929
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Training 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what training his Department has provided to (a) general civil servants, (b) fast stream civil servants and (c) senior civil servants on understanding the scrutiny and legislative roles of the UK Parliament; how many such courses have taken place; and how many civil servants have attended such training courses in each of the last five years. more like this
tabling member constituency Arfon more like this
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Hywel Williams more like this
uin 141330 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-05-15more like thismore than 2018-05-15
answer text <p>Our records do not cover training provided over the whole period of the last five years or differentiate between fast stream and main stream civil servants. However, since July 2015, over 1200 civil servants have completed learning on Parliamentary scrutiny and Parliament's legislative role as part of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) Diplomatic Academy's Foundation and Practitioner Levels. Of these, 23 are senior civil servants.</p><p>In addition, the FCO also runs tailored face-to-face courses on Working with Parliament and on FCO Oral Questions every 5 weeks during the parliamentary session and provides ad hoc one-to-one level learning where requested. FCO and Government staff also access material and attend courses organised by Civil Service Learning, which is a cross-departmental resource and is managed centrally.</p><p>All fast stream new entrants to the FCO have since last year been required to study for and pass a City &amp; Guilds Level 3 Diploma in UK Foreign Policy and Diplomacy, as do some staff to obtain promotion. This diploma includes material on a broad range of the FCO's parliamentary responsibilities.</p>
answering member constituency Rutland and Melton more like this
answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan more like this
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less than 2018-05-15T16:08:51.463Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-15T16:08:51.463Z
answering member
343
label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan more like this
tabling member
1397
label Biography information for Hywel Williams more like this