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1052415

registered interest
date	01/02/2019
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	Waste Disposal: Planning Permission
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will call in planning applications ESS/36/17/BTE and ESS/37/17BTE for the Rivenhall Integrated Waste Facility in light of changes to the development proposals made since planning consent to consider the (a) environmental impact and (b) risk to human health of that proposed development.
tabling member constituency	Witham
tabling member printed	Priti Patel
uin	215572
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/02/2019 answer text <p>The Secretary of State has received a number of requests for him to call in the planning applications for the development of Rivenhall Integrated Waste Facility. As is normal practice, he will consider the planning issues raised by the applications in the light of call in policy if Essex County Council resolves to approve them. The comments you make will be taken into a consideration. In the meantime, it would not be appropriate for me to comment on the proposals. You will be advised of the decision in due course.</p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 06/02/2019 16:33:41 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
tabling member	4066 label Biography information for Priti Patel

999128

registered interest
date	31/10/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Department for Transport: Discrimination and Harassment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department has a policy of zero tolerance of bullying, harassment and discrimination.
tabling member constituency	Easington
tabling member printed	Grahame Morris
uin	186306
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/11/2018 answer text <p>The DfT Handbook includes the following statements:</p><p> </p><p>“DfT(C) is committed to creating and maintaining a working environment that is free from hostility, abuse, offensive behaviour, harassment, bullying, prejudice, discrimination and victimisation.”</p><p>and</p><p>“Acts of inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated and may result in disciplinary action in accordance with the disciplinary procedures set out in [this handbook].”</p> answering member constituency Wealden answering member printed Ms Nusrat Ghani question first answered 05/11/2018 16:37:04 answering member 4460 label Biography information for Ms Nusrat Ghani
tabling member	3973 label Biography information for Grahame Morris

987718

registered interest
date	15/10/2018
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	Social Security Benefits
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	If she will take steps to improve access to home assessments for claimants of personal independence payment and universal credit who are unable to attend an assessment centre.
tabling member constituency	Easington
tabling member printed	Grahame Morris
uin	907052
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/10/2018 answer text <p>It’s important to note that any claimant can request a home visit although I do recognise improvements can be made to ensure that those who need a home assessment are able to get one.</p><p> </p><p>We are currently considering aspects of our assessment processes, including how claimants requiring a home visit can be identified more effectively at the beginning of the process and the ease with which they can request one.</p> answering member constituency Truro and Falmouth answering member printed Sarah Newton question first answered 15/10/2018 16:00:49 answering member 4071 label Biography information for Sarah Newton
tabling member	3973 label Biography information for Grahame Morris

987719

registered interest
date	15/10/2018
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	Universal Credit
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent changes the Government has made to universal credit to protect the incomes of the most vulnerable claimants.
tabling member constituency	Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
tabling member printed	Bill Grant
uin	907057
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/10/2018 answer text <p>We have already spent £1.5 billion on improvements during the first assessment period. We have already committed more money to protect the most vulnerable, including the 500,000 people currently receiving the Severe Disability Premium. A million disabled people will be better off.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 15/10/2018 16:11:09 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
tabling member	4605 label Biography information for Bill Grant

985570

registered interest
date	11/10/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Roads: Repairs and Maintenance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent discussions he has had with Highways England on the next Road Investment Strategy.
tabling member constituency	City of Chester
tabling member printed	Christian Matheson
uin	906929
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/10/2018 answer text <p><strong>I have regular contact with Highways England on this matter. </strong><strong>Earlier this year, the Department consulted on Highways England’s proposed priorities for the second Road Investment Strategy. A response to this consultation will be published in the coming weeks. </strong></p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 11/10/2018 12:55:04 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4408 label Biography information for Christian Matheson

985571

registered interest
date	11/10/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Roads: North Devon
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What discussions he has had with Devon County Council on improvements to the North Devon link road.
tabling member constituency	North Devon
tabling member printed	Peter Heaton-Jones
uin	906930
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/10/2018 answer text <p>Department and Council officials have met to discuss the arrangements for taking forward the scheme to improve the North Devon Link Road between South Molton and Bideford which was announced in May. The meeting was constructive and we will continue to work closely with the Council leading up to their submission of a final business case in 2020. The Department has given provisional approval to investing £82.1m towards the £93.1m scheme.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 11/10/2018 13:49:21 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4524 label Biography information for Peter Heaton-Jones

985572

registered interest
date	11/10/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	High Speed 2 Line
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What assessment he has made of the potential effect of High Speed Two on the economies of the (a) Midlands and (b) North of England.
tabling member constituency	Nuneaton
tabling member printed	Mr Marcus Jones
uin	906934
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/10/2018 answer text <p><strong>HS2 will transform the UK economy with construction supporting up to 30,000 new jobs, as set out in the HS2 Skills, Employment and Education Strategy, launched last month. 70 percent of construction jobs supported over the entire HS2 programme will be outside of London. It will directly link 8 of the UK’s 10 largest cities and provide a step change in the country’s railway capacity. </strong></p> answering member constituency Wealden answering member printed Ms Nusrat Ghani question first answered 11/10/2018 12:46:08 answering member 4460 label Biography information for Ms Nusrat Ghani
tabling member	4024 label Biography information for Mr Marcus Jones

985573

registered interest
date	11/10/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Road Traffic
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps his Department is taking to reduce congestion on the strategic road network.
tabling member constituency	Mid Dorset and North Poole
tabling member printed	Michael Tomlinson
uin	906935
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/10/2018 answer text <p><strong>The Government is investing £15 billion to maintain and improve England’s strategic road network and reduce congestion. Highways England are making good progress delivering the schemes set out in the first Road Investment Strategy. In their latest delivery plan update, published in July 2018, they confirm that 22 major schemes have been completed since 2015.</strong></p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 11/10/2018 13:02:44 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4497 label Biography information for Michael Tomlinson

985574

registered interest
date	11/10/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Ports
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What representations he has made to the Chancellor of the Exchequer on support for UK ports to prepare for the UK leaving the EU.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North East
tabling member printed	Mr Paul Sweeney
uin	906936
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/10/2018 answer text <p><strong>The Department for Transport is working closely with HM Treasury, HM Revenue &amp; Customs and other Departments under the auspices of the Border Delivery Group. As part of this process, we are engaging with ports and encouraging prudent preparations. </strong></p> answering member constituency Epsom and Ewell answering member printed Chris Grayling question first answered 11/10/2018 13:18:15 answering member 1413 label Biography information for Chris Grayling
tabling member	4642 label Biography information for Mr Paul Sweeney

985616

registered interest
date	11/10/2018
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Cumbria Constabulary: Appleby Horse Fair
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will meet with the chief constable of Cumbria Constabulary to discuss the adequacy of funding for Cumbria Constabulary to effectively police the area surrounding the Appleby Horse Fair each year.
tabling member constituency	Westmorland and Lonsdale
tabling member printed	Tim Farron
uin	178265
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/10/2018 answer text <p>Ministers meet on a regular basis with police leaders to discuss a range of topics. Last year, I spoke to all 43 polices force in England &amp; Wales about the demands they face.</p><p>The Government is supporting the police to respond to changing demand with an over £460m increase in total investment in the police system this financial year, including an increase of around £280m in funding for Police &amp; Crime Commissioners through council tax precept.The Cumbria PCC’s direct resource funding is £102.9 million in 2018/19, an increase of £2.5 million from precept compared to 2017/18.</p><p>Decisions about the allocation of police resources and deployment of officers are for Chief Constables and democratically accountable PCCs. They are responsible for ensuring the needs of the local community are met.If any force faces an exceptional event that could threaten the financial stability of the force, the Police and Crime Commissioners can apply to the Home Office for special grant funding.</p> answering member constituency Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner answering member printed Mr Nick Hurd question first answered 18/10/2018 17:09:46 answering member 1561 label Biography information for Mr Nick Hurd
tabling member	1591 label Biography information for Tim Farron