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100951

registered interest
date	21/10/2014
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Sixth Form Colleges
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what her policy is on future funding of sixth form colleges.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	905648
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/10/2014 answer text <p>We hope to provide stability in funding rates for sixth form colleges and other 16-19 provision in academic year 2015/16. We plan to announce the rates by the end of January 2015.</p> answering member constituency Grantham and Stamford answering member printed Nick Boles question first answered 27/10/2014 17:16:05 answering member 3995 label Biography information for Nick Boles
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

93152

registered interest
date	14/10/2014
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Home Education
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make it her policy to collect information on the (a) number, (b) religion and (c) ethnicity of children being homeschooled in England.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	210289
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/10/2014 answer text <p>There are no current plans to collect personal information on children receiving elective home education. The Department for Education is aware, however, of some concerns amongst local authorities about the information they have on such children in their areas. We have recently begun discussions with a range of representative bodies about these concerns and other home education issues, especially in relation to safeguarding</p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Mr Nick Gibb question first answered 20/10/2014 15:04:26 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

93258

registered interest
date	14/10/2014
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps his Department is taking to improve access to diagnosis and treatment for people with myalgic encephalomyelitis.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	210440
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/10/2014 answer text <p>In 2007 the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) produced the clinical guidance, ‘<em>Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy): Diagnosis and management of CFS/ME in adults and children</em>’. This guidance set out best practice on the diagnosis, treatment care and support of children and adults with CFS/ME. Information on CFS/ME diagnosis and treatment can also be accessed via the NHS Evidence and NICE Clinical Knowledge summaries websites.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North Norfolk answering member printed Norman Lamb question first answered 21/10/2014 15:00:27 answering member 1439 label Biography information for Norman Lamb
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

93012

registered interest
date	13/10/2014
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Carers UK
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what recent meetings he has had with Carers UK.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	210065
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/10/2014 answer text <p>In my ministerial role I have met with Helena Herklots Chief Executive Of Carers UK on the following three occasions:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>- 12 February 2014: Care and Support Transformation Group meeting;</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>- 12 February 2014: Carers UK and other carer interest groups to have a photocall for the launch of ‘Carers Week Quest’; and</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>- 10 July 2014: Helena Herklots on 10 July to discuss the Care &amp; Support Transformation Group.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North Norfolk answering member printed Norman Lamb question first answered 20/10/2014 16:59:46 answering member 1439 label Biography information for Norman Lamb
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

93013

registered interest
date	13/10/2014
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	Carers' Benefits
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what change there has been in the level of carers' benefits since May 2010.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	210066
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2014 answer text <p /> <p>The weekly rate of Carer’s Allowance since 2010 is as follows:</p><p> </p><p>April 2010 £53.90</p><p>April 2011 £55.55</p><p>April 2012 £58.45</p><p>April 2013 £59.75</p><p>April 2014 £61.35</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Forest of Dean answering member printed Mr Mark Harper question first answered 17/10/2014 11:03:03 answering member 1520 label Biography information for Mr Mark Harper
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

91893

registered interest
date	26/09/2014
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: China
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what discussions his Department plans to have with representatives of the Chinese government about innovation, manufacturing or investment in the next year.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	209373
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2014 answer text <p>Innovation is a key priority for the UK and Chinese Governments and both are committed to strengthening the UK/China trade and investment relationship, including in the manufacturing sector. These issues are regularly discussed at Government to Government meetings, including the annual UK-China Summit, Economic and Financial Dialogue and Joint Economic and Trade Commission which are all due to be held in 2015. The Joint Commission on Science, Technology and Innovation chaired by the UK and Chinese Science Ministers meets every two years and will next take place in 2016.</p> answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matthew Hancock question first answered 17/10/2014 13:40:48 answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

92017

registered interest
date	26/09/2014
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Polygamy
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate his Department has made of the number of couples who have polygamous marriages in (a) England and (b) Wales where one partner is married to another in a legal ceremony and where at least one partner is simultaneously also married to a third party in an unregistered religious ceremony.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	209506
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/10/2014 answer text <p>The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Reading East answering member printed Mr Rob Wilson grouped question UIN 209680 question first answered 14/10/2014 07:01:45 answering member 1556 label Biography information for Mr Rob Wilson attachment 1 file name PQ 209506, 209680 ONS 344,345.pdf title ONS Letter to Member - Polygamous Marriages
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

92095

registered interest
date	26/09/2014
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	Pensioners: British Nationals Abroad
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many and what proportion of British state pensioners live outside the UK.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	209507
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/10/2014 answer text <p>Information is available on the number of UK State pension recipients who live outside the UK, this can be found on the link below to the Department’s Tabulation tool.</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://tabulation-tool.dwp.gov.uk/100pc/sp/ccgor/ccsex/a_carate_r_ccgor_c_ccsex_feb14.html" target="_blank">http://tabulation-tool.dwp.gov.uk/100pc/sp/ccgor/ccsex/a_carate_r_ccgor_c_ccsex_feb14.html</a></p><p> </p><p>The tabulation tool also provides information of how many of these individuals live in countries where they do not see annual increases in their State Pension.</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://tabulation-tool.dwp.gov.uk/100pc/sp/cccountry/ccsex/a_carate_r_cccountry_c_ccsex_feb14.html" target="_blank">http://tabulation-tool.dwp.gov.uk/100pc/sp/cccountry/ccsex/a_carate_r_cccountry_c_ccsex_feb14.html</a></p><p> </p><p>The UK Sate Pension is a contributory based pension, where nationality or citizenship do not form part of the eligibility criteria.</p> answering member constituency Thornbury and Yate answering member printed Steve Webb grouped question UIN 209562 question first answered 14/10/2014 11:28:14 answering member 220 label Biography information for Steve Webb
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

92100

registered interest
date	26/09/2014
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	Pensioners: British Nationals Abroad
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many and what proportion of British state pensioners living overseas do not receive annual pension increases.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	209562
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/10/2014 answer text <p>Information is available on the number of UK State pension recipients who live outside the UK, this can be found on the link below to the Department’s Tabulation tool.</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://tabulation-tool.dwp.gov.uk/100pc/sp/ccgor/ccsex/a_carate_r_ccgor_c_ccsex_feb14.html" target="_blank">http://tabulation-tool.dwp.gov.uk/100pc/sp/ccgor/ccsex/a_carate_r_ccgor_c_ccsex_feb14.html</a></p><p> </p><p>The tabulation tool also provides information of how many of these individuals live in countries where they do not see annual increases in their State Pension.</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://tabulation-tool.dwp.gov.uk/100pc/sp/cccountry/ccsex/a_carate_r_cccountry_c_ccsex_feb14.html" target="_blank">http://tabulation-tool.dwp.gov.uk/100pc/sp/cccountry/ccsex/a_carate_r_cccountry_c_ccsex_feb14.html</a></p><p> </p><p>The UK Sate Pension is a contributory based pension, where nationality or citizenship do not form part of the eligibility criteria.</p> answering member constituency Thornbury and Yate answering member printed Steve Webb grouped question UIN 209507 question first answered 14/10/2014 11:28:14 answering member 220 label Biography information for Steve Webb
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

92268

registered interest
date	26/09/2014
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Polygamy
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate his Department has made of the number of polygamous marriages in (a) England and (b) Wales.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	209680
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/10/2014 answer text <p>The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Reading East answering member printed Mr Rob Wilson grouped question UIN 209506 question first answered 14/10/2014 07:01:45 answering member 1556 label Biography information for Mr Rob Wilson attachment 1 file name PQ 209506, 209680 ONS 344,345.pdf title ONS Letter to Member - Polygamous Marriages
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman