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registered interest
date	24/05/2018
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Housing Benefit
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of local discretionary council housing payments being made available people who are in work but do not have savings.
tabling member constituency	Bristol North West
tabling member printed	Darren Jones
uin	147946
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/06/2018 answer text <p>Discretionary Housing Payments are administered by Local Authorities who are best placed to make informed judgements about relative priorities and needs in their area to ensure that the most vulnerable are supported and the funds are targeted effectively. They are available to people who are in receipt of benefits or are working and entitled to either Housing Benefit or the housing element of Universal Credit, and experiencing a shortfall in their housing costs.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 04/06/2018 14:45:14 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
tabling member	4621 label Biography information for Darren Jones

910375

registered interest
date	23/05/2018
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Housing Associations: Rents
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department has made an estimate of the number of housing associations which request upfront payment of rent in advance before an offered tenancy can be secured.
tabling member constituency	Bristol North West
tabling member printed	Darren Jones
uin	147503
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/06/2018 answer text <p>The Department does not hold this data. We understand that many landlords ask for rent in advance and it is part of the agreement between individual tenant and landlord. As responsible companies with a social purpose we expect housing associations to let their homes in a fair, transparent and efficient way that takes into account the housing needs of tenants and potential tenants.</p> answering member constituency South Derbyshire answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler question first answered 04/06/2018 11:29:47 answering member 4053 label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler
tabling member	4621 label Biography information for Darren Jones

908994

registered interest
date	21/05/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Driving: Visual Impairment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions has he had with Cabinet colleagues on the suggestion of the Secretary of State for Tranport's Honorary Medical Advisory Panel that a period of up to three months driving tuition be offered prior to a visual exceptional case group 1 driving assessment.
tabling member constituency	Bristol North West
tabling member printed	Darren Jones
uin	146323
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2018 answer text <p>There has been no discussion between the Secretary of State for Transport and Cabinet colleagues on this issue. However, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has adopted the Panel’s recommendation.</p><p> </p><p>The DVLA’s doctors will consider each case to determine the appropriate amount of time the individual needs for training and re-familiarisation prior to the driving assessment. A provisional disability driving licence will then be issued for that period, up to a maximum of three months, to those that meet the exceptional case criteria.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 24/05/2018 10:12:40 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4621 label Biography information for Darren Jones

900409

registered interest
date	09/05/2018
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Social Services: Minimum Wage
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the number of (a) care homes and (b) individuals who pay directly for care who are unable to afford to pay the six-year back payment liability to carers.
tabling member constituency	Bristol North West
tabling member printed	Darren Jones
uin	142500
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/05/2018 answer text <p>The Department commissioned analysis to assess the impact of National Minimum Wage sleep-in liabilities across the social care sector. This work forms part of the evidence base that is being used to assess options and is subject to further analysis and refinement. Consequently, there is currently no timetable for sharing this information.</p><p> </p><p>Personal budget holders and individuals arranging their own care are often amongst the most vulnerable in society. HM Revenue and Customs are working with local authorities to ensure that personal budget holders receive the necessary help and support.</p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 16/05/2018 12:47:37 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	4621 label Biography information for Darren Jones