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168777

registered interest
date	03/12/2014
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Economic Policy
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what progress he has made on his long-term economic plan.
tabling member constituency	Thirsk and Malton
tabling member printed	Miss Anne McIntosh
uin	906526
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/12/2014 answer text <p>The government’s long-term economic plan is working, and the UK is expected by the IMF to grow faster than any other G7 country this year. Inflation is below target, the deficit is forecast to have halved as a share of GDP in 2014-15, and there are record numbers of people in work. But the job is not yet done and the biggest risk now to the recovery would be abandoning the plan that is delivering a brighter economic future.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South Northamptonshire answering member printed Andrea Leadsom question first answered 09/12/2014 17:52:09 answering member 4117 label Biography information for Andrea Leadsom
tabling member	384 label Biography information for Baroness McIntosh of Pickering

156162

registered interest
date	18/11/2014
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	Post Offices: Rural Areas
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what assessment he has made of the potential effects of the Network Transformation programme on rural communities; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Thirsk and Malton
tabling member printed	Miss Anne McIntosh
uin	215118
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/11/2014 answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p>I refer my hon Friend to the response to her recent written question, UIN 212643.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>To be clear, the Government is securing, modernising and protecting the Post Office network across all communities in the UK – including, or course, branches in rural communities.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Since 2012, the Network Transformation programme has seen over 3,400 branches modernised, and a further 3,400 branches designated as Community Branches. These branches are the last shop in the community, and many are in rural and remote communities. Community Branches are benefitting from access to the £20 million Government funded Community Branch Fund, which is providing investment into these socially important branches.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p> answering member constituency East Dunbartonshire answering member printed Jo Swinson question first answered 25/11/2014 13:12:09 answering member 1513 label Biography information for Jo Swinson
tabling member	384 label Biography information for Baroness McIntosh of Pickering

156163

registered interest
date	18/11/2014
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	Post Offices: Rural Areas
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, how many rural sub post offices existed in (a) 2010 and (b) 2013.
tabling member constituency	Thirsk and Malton
tabling member printed	Miss Anne McIntosh
uin	215119
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/11/2014 answer text <p>As required under Section 11 of the Postal Services Act 2011, the Secretary of State lays a report before Parliament providing details of Post Office Ltd’s network. The most recent of these reports was laid in July 2014.</p><p> </p><p>These annual network reports show the following:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Financial Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total network size</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Rural network size</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>% rural network</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2010-11</p></td><td><p>11,820</p></td><td><p>6,469</p></td><td><p>54.7%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013-14</p></td><td><p>11,696</p></td><td><p>6,362</p></td><td><p>54.4%</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p>In 2010 this Government made a clear commitment to end the closure programmes of the previous administration. Since 2010 we have committed nearly £2 billion to maintain, modernise and protect the Post Office network, and these figures show that the size of the network is at its most stable for a generation.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency East Dunbartonshire answering member printed Jo Swinson question first answered 25/11/2014 13:16:50 answering member 1513 label Biography information for Jo Swinson
tabling member	384 label Biography information for Baroness McIntosh of Pickering

156196

registered interest
date	18/11/2014
answering body	Department for Culture Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Broadband: Scandinavia
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if he will undertake an assessment of the potential lessons that can be learned from Scandanavia in delivering (a) mobile telephone signal coverage and (b) faster broadband speeds; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Thirsk and Malton
tabling member printed	Miss Anne McIntosh
uin	215117
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/11/2014 answer text <p>My Right Hon. Friend the Secretary of State has not undertaken any specific assessment of the Scandinavian model for providing mobile services but as part of its long-term economic plan, Government it is working with industry to ensure that the UK has a vibrant digital economy. We are investing up to £150 million to improve mobile coverage in areas where there is currently no coverage from any of the Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) through the Mobile Infrastructure Project. Additionally, we are currently consulting on proposals to improve mobile phone coverage in areas where there is a signal from one or more of the UK network operators, but not all four. The consultation closes on 26 November and is available on the GOV.UK website: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/tackling-partial-not-spots-in-mobile-phone-coverage" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/tackling-partial-not-spots-in-mobile-phone-coverage</a></p><p> </p><p>All four MNOs are also rolling out 4G mobile services that will provide faster mobile broadband. This rollout is expected to be the quickest in Europe and should deliver excellent coverage both indoors and outdoors. As a condition of the 4G spectrum they acquired by auction in 2013, O2 has an obligation to provide indoor 4G coverage to at least 98% of the UK population (and at least 95% of the population of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) by the end of 2017. The other three MNOs have publically committed to matching this coverage by the end of 2015. This will help ensure UK consumers continue to benefit from excellent mobile services at competitive rates.</p> answering member constituency Wantage answering member printed Mr Edward Vaizey question first answered 25/11/2014 16:47:00 answering member 1580 label Biography information for Lord Vaizey of Didcot
tabling member	384 label Biography information for Baroness McIntosh of Pickering

156198

registered interest
date	18/11/2014
answering body	Department for Culture Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Telecommunications: Oxfordshire
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether the density of population in Oxfordshire compared to the North York Moors allows residents in Oxfordshire to have better mobile telephone signal coverage and broadband provision; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Thirsk and Malton
tabling member printed	Miss Anne McIntosh
uin	215115
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/11/2014 answer text <p>This Government is committed the delivery of superfast broadband throughout the UK. We have allocated funding to projects areas to deliver superfast broadband to 95% of UK premises, for which Oxfordshire was allocated £6.21m and North Yorkshire was allocated £25.16m from central sources. Oxfordshire is anticipated to achieve 94% superfast broadband coverage and North Yorkshire, 92% superfast broadband coverage. In addition, the projects areas will benefit from delivery of the universal standard broadband and the Government is currently piloting alternative solutions with the aim of extending superfast coverage beyond 95%.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government also recognises the value of mobile phone coverage in rural areas. Improving coverage is part of the Government’s wider digital inclusion agenda and investment in infrastructure for the long term economic plan. The Government’s Mobile Infrastructure Project is providing up to £150 million to improve mobile coverage in areas where there is currently no coverage from any of the MNOs and where it has not proved economical for the private sector to build infrastructure or extend their networks.</p> answering member constituency Wantage answering member printed Mr Edward Vaizey question first answered 25/11/2014 16:45:57 answering member 1580 label Biography information for Lord Vaizey of Didcot
tabling member	384 label Biography information for Baroness McIntosh of Pickering

156246

registered interest
date	18/11/2014
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	Cattle: North Yorkshire
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the latest information is on cattle restrictions in the area north of Helmsley, North Yorkshire; and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Thirsk and Malton
tabling member printed	Miss Anne McIntosh
uin	215116
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/11/2014 answer text <p>Following all bovine TB incidents in the Low Risk Area of England, which are infrequent and sporadic, rigorous disease controls are applied. These include herd movement restrictions, whole herd testing and radial testing of surrounding herds. Though burdensome for affected farmers, these controls are necessary if we are to prevent further spread of bovine TB into new areas, as is the case in Helmsley.</p><p><br></p> answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth answering member printed George Eustice question first answered 24/11/2014 15:14:26 answering member 3934 label Biography information for George Eustice
tabling member	384 label Biography information for Baroness McIntosh of Pickering

155404

registered interest
date	11/11/2014
answering body	Deputy Prime Minister
answering dept id	58
answering dept short name	Deputy Prime Minister
answering dept sort name	Deputy Prime Minister
hansard heading	Voting Rights: British Nationals Abroad
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, if he will extend the overseas voting rights to UK citizens living in EU countries to 25 years; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Thirsk and Malton
tabling member printed	Miss Anne McIntosh
uin	214234
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/11/2014 answer text <p>The Government is keeping the current 15 year time limit for all UK citizens living overseas under consideration. There are no plans to change the law at the present time.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency East Surrey answering member printed Mr Sam Gyimah grouped question UIN 214117 question first answered 20/11/2014 17:50:54 answering member 3980 label Biography information for Mr Sam Gyimah
tabling member	384 label Biography information for Baroness McIntosh of Pickering

142183

registered interest
date	06/11/2014
answering body	Department for Energy and Climate Change
answering dept id	63
answering dept short name	Energy and Climate Change
answering dept sort name	Energy and Climate Change
hansard heading	Fracking
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what recent representations he has received on the safety concerns relating to fracking; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Thirsk and Malton
tabling member printed	Miss Anne McIntosh
uin	213684
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/11/2014 answer text <p>The Department regularly receives representations regarding safety, or other concerns, relating to shale gas development and exploration and we have produced a range of guidance material which set out how these concerns are addressed. These can be found at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/providing-regulation-and-licensing-of-energy-industries-and-infrastructure/supporting-pages/developing-shale-gas-and-oil-in-the-uk" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/providing-regulation-and-licensing-of-energy-industries-and-infrastructure/supporting-pages/developing-shale-gas-and-oil-in-the-uk</a></p><p>We have a strong regulatory framework in place to ensure a comprehensive regime for exploratory activities, and the UK has over 50 years of experience in oil and gas drilling. All of the right regulations are in place to ensure on-site safety, prevent water contamination, air pollution and mitigate seismic activity.</p><p>In June 2012 the Royal Society and Royal Academy of Engineering published an independent review of the scientific and engineering evidence on risks associated with UK shale gas development. Their report concluded that environmental (and health and safety) risks can be managed effectively in the UK, when operational best practices are implemented and enforced through regulation.</p><p>In June 2014, Public Health England published a report that evaluated available evidence on issues including air quality, radon gas, naturally occurring radioactive materials, water contamination and waste water. They concluded that “the risks to public health from exposure to emissions from shale gas extraction are low if operations are properly run and regulated.”</p> answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matthew Hancock question first answered 10/11/2014 13:59:17 answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock
tabling member	384 label Biography information for Baroness McIntosh of Pickering

106282

registered interest
date	04/11/2014
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	Bovine Tuberculosis
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress her Department has made on vaccinating cattle against bovine TB; and what progress has been made on reaching an agreement on the criteria for field trials of cattle vaccinations at EU level; and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Thirsk and Malton
tabling member printed	Miss Anne McIntosh
uin	213300
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/11/2014 answer text <p>We are awaiting the final report on field trial design proposals for vaccine and diagnostic tests to be undertaken in Great Britain. The design will need to satisfy the demands of the European Commission. Former Commissioner Borg made it clear in his January 2013 letter that field trials would need to be large scale and long lasting.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth answering member printed George Eustice question first answered 11/11/2014 17:16:47 answering member 3934 label Biography information for George Eustice
tabling member	384 label Biography information for Baroness McIntosh of Pickering

101754

registered interest
date	30/10/2014
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	Post Offices: Rural Areas
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what assessment he has made of the impact of the network relocation programme on rural post offices.
tabling member constituency	Thirsk and Malton
tabling member printed	Miss Anne McIntosh
uin	212643
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2014 answer text <p>The Government has committed nearly £2 billion since 2010 to maintain a network of at least 11,500 branches and to protect and modernise the network by 2018, securing its long-term sustainable future. The Post Office is continuing to meet strict access criteria that see, for example, 99% of the population living within three miles of a Post Office outlet.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Post Office is also modernising and improving its national network, with thousands of branches benefiting from investment under the Government funded Network Transformation programme. To date over 3,300 post offices have already converted, to the new Local and Main models, delivering benefits to customers such as much longer opening hours and improved branch environments. In total, these modernised branches are providing over 85,000 additional opening hours a week; ensuring customers can access Post Office services at a time convenient to them.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Additionally, where a post office is “the last shop in the community”, which is the case in many rural communities, that branch is designated as a Community Branch, and is able to access and benefit from the £20 million Government funded Community Branch Fund.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency East Dunbartonshire answering member printed Jo Swinson question first answered 07/11/2014 14:52:55 answering member 1513 label Biography information for Jo Swinson
tabling member	384 label Biography information for Baroness McIntosh of Pickering