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455277

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date	25/02/2016
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Navy: Baltic Sea
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the role is of the five additional UK Royal Naval vessels situated in the Baltic.
tabling member constituency	Chesterfield
tabling member printed	Toby Perkins
uin	28576
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/03/2016 answer text <p>The Royal Navy routinely allocates vessels to NATO's Standing Maritime Groups and Standing Countermeasures Groups, which are multinational, integrated maritime forces permanently available to NATO to perform tasks ranging from participating in exercises to intervention missions.</p><p>This year the UK's contribution consists of: three Mine Countermeasures Vessels, on four month deployments in rotation; one Frigate for six months, which is the first to be deployed to this task since 2010; and a Destroyer, from October 2016.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 03/03/2016 16:04:32 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	3952 label Biography information for Mr Toby Perkins

455278

registered interest
date	25/02/2016
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Baltic States
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of the UK's military presence in the Baltic region in each of the last three years.
tabling member constituency	Chesterfield
tabling member printed	Toby Perkins
uin	28577
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2016 answer text <p>The UK undertakes a wide range of operational, Defence Engagement and training activity within the Baltic region. While it is not possible to provide full information, costs exceeded £1.6 million in FY13-14; £13.5 million in FY14-15 and £4.1 million in FY15-16.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 04/03/2016 14:36:16 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	3952 label Biography information for Mr Toby Perkins

455279

registered interest
date	25/02/2016
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Russia
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the military threat to the UK posed by Russia.
tabling member constituency	Chesterfield
tabling member printed	Toby Perkins
uin	28578
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/03/2016 answer text <p>As noted in the Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015, Russia is mid-way through a programme of major investment to modernise and upgrade its military, including its nuclear forces. Its behaviour will continue to be hard to predict, and, though highly unlikely, we cannot rule out the possibility that it may feel tempted to act aggressively against NATO Allies.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 03/03/2016 16:01:11 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	3952 label Biography information for Mr Toby Perkins

455335

registered interest
date	25/02/2016
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Meningitis: Vaccination
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will make it his policy to extend the meningitis B vaccination programme to all infants.
tabling member constituency	Chesterfield
tabling member printed	Toby Perkins
uin	28575
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2016 answer text <p>National immunisation programmes are introduced on the advice of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), the independent expert body that advises the Government on all immunisation matters. Following JCVI’s recommendation, we introduced a Meningococcal B (MenB) infant programme.</p><p> </p><p>Since September 2015, all infants aged two months have been offered the MenB vaccine, followed by a second dose at four months and a booster at 12 months.</p><p> </p><p>We are proud to have been the first country in the world to introduce a national, publicly-funded MenB immunisation programme for infants using the Bexsero vaccine.</p> answering member constituency Battersea answering member printed Jane Ellison question first answered 04/03/2016 13:10:55 answering member 3918 label Biography information for Jane Ellison
tabling member	3952 label Biography information for Mr Toby Perkins

455425

registered interest
date	25/02/2016
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Bus Services: Disability
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if it will make it his policy to require bus operators to install audio-visual announcements of bus stops on all public buses.
tabling member constituency	Chesterfield
tabling member printed	Toby Perkins
uin	28574
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/03/2016 answer text <p>Accessible on-board information helps a wide range of passengers, including those who are visually impaired, to feel comfortable and confident when taking the bus.</p><p> </p><p>Traditionally however, systems providing automatic next stop announcements have proven expensive to fit and maintain, meaning that mandating their use would place a disproportionate financial burden on the bus industry.</p><p> </p><p>My Department has supported initiatives to develop innovative and low-cost approaches to providing such information, as well as providing Better Bus Area funding for local authority schemes to equip vehicles with audio/visual equipment.</p><p> </p><p>Many operators are already recognising the benefits of on-board information for all their customers, and I would encourage others to do the same.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 03/03/2016 17:06:02 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
tabling member	3952 label Biography information for Mr Toby Perkins

450319

registered interest
date	03/02/2016
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Small Businesses: Taxation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what representations he has received over the additional burdens to small businesses of the move to quarterly tax returns.
tabling member constituency	Chesterfield
tabling member printed	Toby Perkins
uin	25711
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2016 answer text <p>Making Tax Digital will not involve quarterly tax returns. Instead, this is about making life easier for businesses – saving them time and money. These changes are a central part of a package of reforms that will save businesses £400m in administrative burdens.</p><p> </p><p>Many taxpayers have told HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) that they want more certainty over their tax bill and access to an in-year picture of their tax position. Instead of an onerous tax return, once a quarter businesses will update HMRC from their digital records and in most cases, little or no further entry of information will be needed. These reforms will make it easier for business to understand how much tax they owe, giving them far more certainty over their tax position, helping them budget, invest and grow.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has received a number of representations from individuals, businesses, professional bodies and the software industry about Making Tax Digital. I also refer the honourable Member to my response of 11 January 2016 (with references <a href="http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-question/Commons/2016-01-04/20876/" target="_blank">20876</a> and <a href="http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-question/Commons/2016-01-05/21032/" target="_blank">21032</a>).</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency South West Hertfordshire answering member printed Mr David Gauke question first answered 11/02/2016 13:38:19 answering member 1529 label Biography information for Mr David Gauke
tabling member	3952 label Biography information for Mr Toby Perkins

450353

registered interest
date	03/02/2016
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Schools: Admissions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many civil society groups have raised with her Department concerns over breaches of the school admissions code since 2010.
tabling member constituency	Chesterfield
tabling member printed	Toby Perkins
uin	25712
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2016 answer text <p>It is the role of the Schools Adjudicator to consider concerns about school admission arrangements. Where a person or body has concerns that a school’s admission arrangements do not comply with the School Admissions Code, they may refer an objection to the Adjudicator. The Adjudicator must consider whether the arrangements comply with the Code and the law relating to admissions. It has only been possible for groups such as civil society organisations to refer objections since 2012.</p><p>The Schools Adjudicator reports annually to the Secretary of State and this report is available to view here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/osa-annual-report" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/osa-annual-report</a></p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 11/02/2016 16:39:23 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
tabling member	3952 label Biography information for Mr Toby Perkins

450354

registered interest
date	03/02/2016
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Children's Centres: Closures
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many Sure Start centres are due to be closed over the current Parliament.
tabling member constituency	Chesterfield
tabling member printed	Toby Perkins
uin	25713
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2016 answer text <p>The Department does not routinely collect data on the number of anticipated children’s centre closures but expects local authorities to fulfil their duties under the Childcare Act 2006 to ensure sufficient children’s centres to meet the needs of local families. Local authorities must consult fully before any significant changes are made to children’s centre services.</p> answering member constituency East Surrey answering member printed Mr Sam Gyimah question first answered 11/02/2016 10:12:05 answering member 3980 label Biography information for Mr Sam Gyimah
tabling member	3952 label Biography information for Mr Toby Perkins

450380

registered interest
date	03/02/2016
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Animal Welfare: Trapping
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make it her policy to introduce (a) stricter regulations and (b) a ban on the use of snares.
tabling member constituency	Chesterfield
tabling member printed	Toby Perkins
uin	25710
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2016 answer text <p>In 2012 Defra published research on the extent of use and humaneness of snares in England and Wales. Following publication of the report, officials worked with stakeholders to explore options in light of the report’s findings. We are considering options and will make an announcement in due course.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 11/02/2016 12:43:24 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	3952 label Biography information for Mr Toby Perkins

449406

registered interest
date	01/02/2016
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Mental Health Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what the average waiting time for mental health (a) assessment and (b) treatment was in each of the last five years.
tabling member constituency	Chesterfield
tabling member printed	Toby Perkins
uin	25049
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2016 answer text <p>We do not collect the data centrally. However, this Government has for the first time legislated to enshrine parity of esteem and put into place waiting time targets.</p><p><br> We are moving forward the data and transparency agenda and a new dataset for mental health will be published by April this year.</p><p><br> It begins with data on Waiting, Access, and Outcomes for the Early Intervention in Psychosis Pathway. Initial data will be experimental, although once the data is more robust we will expand the dataset to other mental health pathways.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 08/02/2016 11:01:40 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	3952 label Biography information for Mr Toby Perkins