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750163

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date	10/07/2017
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	GP Surgeries: Repairs and Maintenance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment his Department has carried out to ensure that the proposed £1,000 financial assistance offered to GP practices which accept the full repairing lease contract will be sufficient to cover the legal and survey work associated with those leases.
tabling member constituency	Bristol West
tabling member printed	Thangam Debbonaire
uin	4033
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2017 answer text <p>The £1,000 + VAT offered to general practitioner practices is intended to assist with the legal fees associated with documenting a lease. The calculation is based on the fact that the ‘template’ lease has already been negotiated and agreed with NHS Property Services and the British Medical Association, which minimises negotiations with practices.</p><p> </p><p>The nature of lease – either Full Repairing and Insuring or Internal Repairs – determines the level of reimbursement for the current market rent. This includes both the lease rent and an element for upkeep of the tenanted areas. This is set out in the Premises Costs Directions 2013.</p><p> </p><p>Ultimately, it is for the landlord and tenant to agree the terms of any lease to suit their specific circumstances.</p> answering member constituency Winchester answering member printed Steve Brine grouped question UIN 4036 question first answered 13/07/2017 13:05:44 answering member 4067 label Biography information for Steve Brine
tabling member	4433 label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire

750164

registered interest
date	10/07/2017
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	General Practitioners: Finance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what plans he has to review the Carr-Hill funding formula for GP practices with atypical populations.
tabling member constituency	Bristol West
tabling member printed	Thangam Debbonaire
uin	4034
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2017 answer text <p>NHS England recognises that atypical practices with a significantly skewed patient population will not necessarily have their workload reflected through the Carr-Hill Formula. It is for this reason that NHS England is exploring the additional demands on atypical practices, testing out in the first instance, the experiences of practices that serve university populations, practices with significant number of non-English speaking patients, and practices operating within remote or isolated areas.</p><p> </p><p>Commissioner guidance was published in December 2016 and further analysis of the workload implications is being undertaken.</p> answering member constituency Winchester answering member printed Steve Brine question first answered 13/07/2017 11:47:14 answering member 4067 label Biography information for Steve Brine
tabling member	4433 label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire

750165

registered interest
date	10/07/2017
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	GP Surgeries: Service Charges
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the effect of increased service charges on GP surgeries which lease their buildings from NHS Property Services.
tabling member constituency	Bristol West
tabling member printed	Thangam Debbonaire
uin	4035
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2017 answer text <p>NHS England confirmed the introduction of the market rent model, applying the property sector’s standard method of charging, to the National Health Service in January 2016. It was part of a long-planned move across the public sector to improve utilisation and value for money in property occupancy by putting publicly-owned property on a level with privately-owned alternatives.</p><p> </p><p>The Department agrees that understanding the real cost of running public service buildings has benefits for tenants and the wider NHS:</p><p> </p><p>- It helps the NHS understand the true cost of occupation and reflect these transparently;</p><p>- It informs decisions about the best location for services and investment; and</p><p>- It drives better and more efficient use of space.</p><p>Customer invoices should be based on accurate property information. This includes the precise amount of space used, as well as reflecting an assessment of the facilities provided for that space, e.g. cleaning, reception services and maintenance. This data was not always available in predecessor Primary Care Trust or Strategic Health Authority records.</p><p>NHS Property Services owns only a small proportion of general practitioner (GP) surgeries in England and its approach is consistent with the way those with private sector landlords are treated. The company has endeavoured to improve the quality of its property data and to negotiate and agree lease terms with customers, providing them with the assurance they require. Transparently agreeing precise occupancy details is one reason why some GPs, are</p><p>seeing their costs increase, while others have seen a reduction. NHS Property Services recognises a requirement from its customers to explain any billing changes fully and accurately. It shares their wish to make invoicing totally transparent and is focussed on this quality improvement work.</p><p> </p><p>Within the Premises Cost Direction 2013 under sections 46 and 47 there is the facility for the GP to apply to NHS England for transitional funding related to large increases to service charges.</p><p> </p><p>It is only by improved understanding of the true costs that better informed decisions about the best location for NHS services can be made, as well as also encouraging the most efficient use of NHS space – both of which are important elements of securing best value for taxpayers from the health service estate.</p> answering member constituency Ludlow answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne question first answered 13/07/2017 12:44:17 answering member 1542 label Biography information for Philip Dunne
tabling member	4433 label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire

750166

registered interest
date	10/07/2017
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	GP Surgeries: Repairs and Maintenance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the effect on GP funding of the proposed full repairing leases offered to GP surgeries.
tabling member constituency	Bristol West
tabling member printed	Thangam Debbonaire
uin	4036
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2017 answer text <p>The £1,000 + VAT offered to general practitioner practices is intended to assist with the legal fees associated with documenting a lease. The calculation is based on the fact that the ‘template’ lease has already been negotiated and agreed with NHS Property Services and the British Medical Association, which minimises negotiations with practices.</p><p> </p><p>The nature of lease – either Full Repairing and Insuring or Internal Repairs – determines the level of reimbursement for the current market rent. This includes both the lease rent and an element for upkeep of the tenanted areas. This is set out in the Premises Costs Directions 2013.</p><p> </p><p>Ultimately, it is for the landlord and tenant to agree the terms of any lease to suit their specific circumstances.</p> answering member constituency Winchester answering member printed Steve Brine grouped question UIN 4033 question first answered 13/07/2017 13:05:44 answering member 4067 label Biography information for Steve Brine
tabling member	4433 label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire

750176

registered interest
date	10/07/2017
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	GP Surgeries: Repairs and Maintenance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, on what basis the deadline of October 2017 has been set for GP surgeries to agree full repairing leases with NHS Property Services.
tabling member constituency	Bristol West
tabling member printed	Thangam Debbonaire
uin	4037
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2017 answer text <p>The Full Repairing and Insuring Lease is a standard, recognised property industry lease and as such is put forward as a starting point in the Standard Lease Agreement agreed between NHS Property Services (NHS PS) and the British Medical Association in 2016.</p><p> </p><p>NHS England has committed to a date of 30 November 2017 by which it will offer certain additional benefits to general practitioner practices which enter into a Lease. These are as follows:</p><p> </p><p>- NHS England will reimburse Stamp Duty Land Tax for an initial term of up to 15 years;</p><p>- NHS England will reimburse legal fees for conveyancing up to a maximum of £1,000, plus VAT; and</p><p>- NHS England will reimburse the Management Fee for Service Charges for both 2016/17 and 2017/18.</p><p> </p><p>NHS PS is working with all GP practices to facilitate outcomes which work for both parties in all cases, using the framework as outlined by NHS England.</p> answering member constituency Ludlow answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne question first answered 13/07/2017 12:51:36 answering member 1542 label Biography information for Philip Dunne
tabling member	4433 label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire

732877

registered interest
date	27/06/2017
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	Music Venues: Planning
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions her Department has had with the Department for Communities and Local Government on adopting the agent of change principle in planning regulations to help protect live music venues.
tabling member constituency	Bristol West
tabling member printed	Thangam Debbonaire
uin	1313
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/07/2017 answer text <p>We are committed to supporting and promoting a thriving live music industry and grassroots music venues are an important part of this. DCMS is working closely with DCLG on the agent of change and other issues to help ensure the continued survival and growth of this vital and vibrant sector<strong>.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matt Hancock question first answered 03/07/2017 16:18:37 answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock
tabling member	4433 label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire

732306

registered interest
date	23/06/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Great Western Main Line: Electrification
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will review the decision to postpone electrification of the railway line between Bristol and Bath.
tabling member constituency	Bristol West
tabling member printed	Thangam Debbonaire
uin	906
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2017 answer text <p>The programme of railway upgrades, including the railway line between Bristol and Bath, will continue to be subject to ongoing assessment of investment decisions.</p><p> </p><p>This is so that passengers and taxpayers get maximum value and so that passenger benefits are delivered in the best way possible.</p><p> </p><p>This includes consideration of what projects will be taken forward in the next rail investment period.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 28/06/2017 13:12:28 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4433 label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire

732307

registered interest
date	23/06/2017
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Refugees
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will review the effect of the non-provision of documentation, such as National Insurance numbers, on destitution among people who have been granted refugee status.
tabling member constituency	Bristol West
tabling member printed	Thangam Debbonaire
uin	907
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2017 answer text <p>Asylum seekers who would otherwise be destitute are supported by the Home Office. If they are granted refugee status this support ends 28 days later because they are now allowed to work and can apply for mainstream welfare benefits.</p><p> </p><p>They are also provided with a Biometric Residence Permit and National Insurance Number to help them access these benefits. We are working closely with the Department for Work and Pensions to ensure that newly recognised refugees are able to swiftly access benefits and employment support services.</p> answering member constituency Great Yarmouth answering member printed Brandon Lewis question first answered 28/06/2017 09:26:20 answering member 4009 label Biography information for Sir Brandon Lewis
tabling member	4433 label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire

732308

registered interest
date	23/06/2017
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Asylum
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans she has to review the effectiveness of systems of integration for asylum seekers and refugees ensuring that all those granted refugee status have the best possible opportunity for integration.
tabling member constituency	Bristol West
tabling member printed	Thangam Debbonaire
uin	908
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2017 answer text <p>We are working towards achieving more integrated communities and creating the conditions for everyone to live and work successfully alongside one another. This includes those who are recognised as refugees or granted Humanitarian Protection.</p><p>On 5 December 2016, Dame Louise Casey published her independent review of how to boost opportunity and integration in isolated and deprived communities. The Government will bring forward plans for tackling these issues in the coming months through a new integration strategy.</p><p>Those who are granted refugee status are given access to the labour market and benefits, and are encouraged to access organisations that can assist with integration. Each local authority region has a strategic migration partnership that provides coordination and support services for those organisations working with migrants. The Home Office also provides a dedicated integration loan directly to recognised refugees. The loan is designed to help refugees integrate into UK society by offering financial support towards housing costs, employment and training.</p> answering member constituency Great Yarmouth answering member printed Brandon Lewis question first answered 04/07/2017 10:51:26 answering member 4009 label Biography information for Sir Brandon Lewis
tabling member	4433 label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire

732309

registered interest
date	23/06/2017
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent steps he has taken to secure the release of Nazanin Zaghari-Radcliffe from prison and the return of her daughter to the UK.
tabling member constituency	Bristol West
tabling member printed	Thangam Debbonaire
uin	909
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2017 answer text <p>The Prime Minister, my Rt Hon. Friend the Member for Maidenhead (Mrs May), has raised our strong concerns for Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe with Iranian President Rouhani several times, most recently on 24 May. The Foreign Secretary has also raised our concerns. I will continue to remind the Iranian authorities of these concerns, as I did in a phone call with the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister on 21 June. We remain ready to facilitate Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe's daughter's return to the UK if requested.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 28/06/2017 14:08:44 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4433 label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire