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224115

registered interest
date	27/02/2015
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Galileo System
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, pursuant to the Answer of 6 January 2015 to Question 219924, what the nature of the launch anomaly was; and what the result of the full inquiry was.
tabling member constituency	Great Grimsby
tabling member printed	Austin Mitchell
uin	225697
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/03/2015 answer text <p>The root cause of the launch anomaly that affected the 5th Galileo launch on 22 August 2014 was a design fault leading to a shortcoming in the system thermal analysis.</p><p> </p><p>As a result of the inquiry the system thermal analyses were re-examined and the design fault corrected. The Inquiry Board recommended measures that would allow a return to flight for the Soyuz launch vehicle. The Commission now aims to resume Galileo launches shortly.</p> answering member constituency Tunbridge Wells answering member printed Greg Clark question first answered 13/03/2015 14:11:44 answering member 1578 label Biography information for Greg Clark
tabling member	372 label Biography information for Austin Mitchell

224118

registered interest
date	27/02/2015
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Galileo System
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, pursuant to the Answer of 22 January 2014, Official Report, column 213W, on the Galileo system, what the cost was to January 2014; and what proportion of that cost has been paid by the UK.
tabling member constituency	Great Grimsby
tabling member printed	Austin Mitchell
uin	225742
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/03/2015 answer text <p>The Galileo Programme’s development stage took place between 2000 and 2007, and was funded through contributions by Member States of the European Space Agency (ESA). The UK contributed €240.3 million (£163.43m at March 2007 prices) to the approximately €1.5 billion (£1.02bn at March 2007 prices) budget, approximately 16%.</p><p> </p><p>In 2007, Member States and the European Commission agreed a multi-annual budget to last until the end of 2013 of €3.4 billion (£2.3bn at March 2007 prices) of EU funds to complete the programme. EU Member States, including the UK, contribute to the EU Budget as a whole and not to individual spending programmes within it. As a reference point, the UK’s post-abatement financing share of the EU Budget was estimated to be around 12.5% in 2013.</p> answering member constituency Tunbridge Wells answering member printed Greg Clark question first answered 13/03/2015 14:12:46 answering member 1578 label Biography information for Greg Clark
tabling member	372 label Biography information for Austin Mitchell

224119

registered interest
date	27/02/2015
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Public Sector: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps he plans to take to ensure that the Public Procurement Contract Regulations 2015 deliver an increase in not-for-profit delivery of public procurement contracts.
tabling member constituency	Blaydon
tabling member printed	Mr David Anderson
uin	225724
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/03/2015 answer text <p>The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 came into effect on 26 February. They will provide a much more modern, flexible and commercial approach compared to the previous regime. Outdated and superfluous constraints have been removed, and many new reforms have been included to streamline and modernise public procurement.</p><p> </p><p>We have also introduced further measures to remove barriers facing small and medium-sized enterprises. Together, these will make it easier for all suppliers to bid for and win public procurement contracts.</p><p> </p><p>The new measures will increase the visibility of low-value contract opportunities and make the bidding process quicker and simpler across the wider public sector. Complex forms, such as Pre-Qualification Questionnaires, are now abolished for low value contracts. Everyone in the supply chain must comply with 30-day payment terms, including suppliers and sub-contractors, and public bodies must publish an annual late payment report, making their accountability more transparent.</p><p> </p><p>For a range of services that are commonly delivered by public service mutuals (such as social and cultural services) commissioners will also have the option of using a ‘mutuals reservation’. This grants public bodies the ability to limit competition to mutuals and social enterprises that meet the tests set out in the directive. This means many mutuals will be able to win their initial contract without having to compete with more established players, allowing them to establish and grow as a business during their first 3 years.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Mr Francis Maude question first answered 05/03/2015 11:16:49 answering member 115 label Biography information for Lord Maude of Horsham
tabling member	1486 label Biography information for Mr David Anderson

224120

registered interest
date	27/02/2015
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Behavioural Insights Team
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 11 February 2015 to Question 223182, who the members of the Cross-Government Behavioural Insights Network are; when that network has met; and what topics were discussed at each of those meetings.
tabling member constituency	Rhondda
tabling member printed	Chris Bryant
uin	225726
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2015 answer text <p>The informal cross-government behavioural insights network was established in 2012 to share experience and insights from across government.</p><p>In line with the practice of successive administrations, details of internal meetings are not normally disclosed.</p><p>There is not a defined membership list for the network with attendees drawn from across the civil service.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Reading East answering member printed Mr Rob Wilson question first answered 06/03/2015 11:22:07 answering member 1556 label Biography information for Mr Rob Wilson
tabling member	1446 label Biography information for Sir Chris Bryant

224121

registered interest
date	27/02/2015
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Charities
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many inquiries into faith-based charities of each faith have been opened by the Charity Commission in each of the last three years.
tabling member constituency	Stretford and Urmston
tabling member printed	Kate Green
uin	225687
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/03/2015 answer text <p>The information requested falls within the responsibility of the Charity Commission. I have asked the Chief Executive to reply.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Reading East answering member printed Mr Rob Wilson question first answered 03/03/2015 16:34:24 answering member 1556 label Biography information for Mr Rob Wilson attachment 1 file name rchajrowley20150303104106HQ.PDF title Charity Commission Letter to Member
tabling member	4120 label Biography information for Kate Green

224124

registered interest
date	27/02/2015
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Natural Resources
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will incorporate a section on natural capital in his annual budget report.
tabling member constituency	Stoke-on-Trent North
tabling member printed	Joan Walley
uin	225714
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/03/2015 answer text <p>Economic growth and improving the environment go hand-in-hand, and the Natural Capital Committee has made a range of recommendations on how we manage the environment in a way that will enhance it for future generations whilst meeting our economic needs.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Given the significance of this work, the Government is carefully analysing the recommendations made in the Natural Capital Committee’s report, and will respond in due course. As part of that response, we will set out how Government plans to integrate natural capital into wider policy making and reporting.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Government takes natural capital very seriously. We have set long term-goals to stop the decades of decline in wildlife and habitats, and have already seen some improvements. Since 2010 we have helped to create over 150,000 acres of field margins, wetlands and woodlands, and woodland cover is at its highest level in 700 years.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Witham answering member printed Priti Patel question first answered 11/03/2015 14:36:23 answering member 4066 label Biography information for Priti Patel
tabling member	286 label Biography information for Joan Walley

224125

registered interest
date	27/02/2015
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Natural Resources
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he has taken to integrate natural capital into the national infrastructure plan.
tabling member constituency	Stoke-on-Trent North
tabling member printed	Joan Walley
uin	225715
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2015 answer text <p>The Government takes natural capital very seriously. It has set long-term goals to stop decades of decline in wildlife and habitats, which have already resulted in improvements. Since 2010, it has helped to create over 150,000 acres of field margins, wetlands and woodlands; woodland cover is at its highest level in 700 years.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Government’s environmental objectives are reflected in the National Infrastructure Plan. Its Top 40 Priority Infrastructure Investments include rail electrification, renewable energy and Smart Meters. These projects support a transition to a less resource intensive economy.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Witham answering member printed Priti Patel question first answered 12/03/2015 14:59:42 answering member 4066 label Biography information for Priti Patel
tabling member	286 label Biography information for Joan Walley

224126

registered interest
date	27/02/2015
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Business: Sustainable Development
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to require companies and financial institutions to produce an annual integrated sustainability report.
tabling member constituency	Stoke-on-Trent North
tabling member printed	Joan Walley
uin	225716
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2015 answer text <p>The UK already requires quoted companies to report, where necessary for an understanding of their business, on environmental matters. Companies are required to report their policy, principle risks and outcomes.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In addition, UK will implement directive 2014/95/EU that requires reports to cover, amongst other matters, environmental policy. This disclosure will include a discussion of the company policy, including the due diligence measures implemented, the outcome and the principle risks related to the environment related to the company’s operations, business relationships, products and services.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Considering the requirements already in place and those necessary to implement the EU Directive, we have no current plans to bring forward additional legislation proposals on this issue.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency East Dunbartonshire answering member printed Jo Swinson question first answered 04/03/2015 16:17:48 answering member 1513 label Biography information for Jo Swinson
tabling member	286 label Biography information for Joan Walley

224127

registered interest
date	27/02/2015
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Financial Markets
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make representations to the Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority to encourage them to take sustainability issues into account in the regulatory frameworks governing financial markets.
tabling member constituency	Stoke-on-Trent North
tabling member printed	Joan Walley
uin	225717
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/03/2015 answer text <p>The Bank of England, its subsidiary the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) operate independently within the statutory remit agreed by Parliament.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The statutory principles of good regulation to which the PRA and FCA must have regard, provided for at section 3B of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 include “the desirability of sustainable growth in the economy of the United Kingdom in the medium or long term”.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency South Northamptonshire answering member printed Andrea Leadsom question first answered 09/03/2015 17:04:58 answering member 4117 label Biography information for Andrea Leadsom
tabling member	286 label Biography information for Joan Walley

224128

registered interest
date	27/02/2015
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Natural Resources
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will introduce further incentives to encourage resource efficiency.
tabling member constituency	Stoke-on-Trent North
tabling member printed	Joan Walley
uin	225718
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/03/2015 answer text <p>This Government is committed to encouraging resource efficiency. The resource and waste management sector has grown faster than the wider economy over the past two decades, while waste arisings have fallen. We are extracting significantly more economic value from each tonne of waste managed by the sector, a 43% increase from £32 to £46 per tonne since 2004. As such, there are already a number of incentives in place to promote resource efficiency, for example:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><ul><li><p>Landfill Tax has reduced the amount of waste going to landfill by approximately 65% since its introduction in 1996, and has contributed to a threefold increase in household recycling;</p><p> </p></li><li><p>Enhanced Capital Allowances enable the cost of investment in water and energy-efficient equipment to be written off against taxable profits of the period in which the investment is made;</p><p> </p></li><li><p>Government–funded Innovate UK is to invest up to £800k in feasibility studies into the business case for retaining value in durable goods through reuse, remanufacture or leasing/maintenance. This competition opened on 2 March 2015;</p><p> </p></li><li><p>Government is funding Action Based Research projects to explore innovative ways for businesses to develop more resource-efficient systems and products. £1.2m of support is being provided over the lifetime of the current round of projects; and</p><p> </p></li><li><p>Government are providing £17.9m funding in 2014-15 for the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) to support English businesses, industry, civil society organisations, as well as local authorities and households in realising the benefits of resource efficiency and improved resource management.</p></li></ul><p> </p> answering member constituency Witham answering member printed Priti Patel question first answered 23/03/2015 15:48:34 answering member 4066 label Biography information for Priti Patel
tabling member	286 label Biography information for Joan Walley