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768093

registered interest
date	10/10/2017
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	Syria: Armed Conflict
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, with reference to the memorandum issued by the Governments of Russia, Iran and Turkey on 4 May 2017 following negotiations in Astana, what recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness to date of the establishment of deconfliction areas and security zones in Syria.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	106853
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/10/2017 answer text <p>We welcome any initiative that contributes to a reduction of violence in Syria. Russia, Iran and Turkey have created a number of de-escalation agreements under the auspices of the Astana process, although the detail of these arrangements remain opaque and violence has continued to varying extents in these areas. Separately, the US, Russia and Jordan agreed a ceasefire in south-west Syria in July and are working on turning this into a fully-fledged De-escalation Area. So far, this ceasefire has held.</p><p>Despite lower levels of violence in much of Syria in recent months, we are appalled by credible recent reports of airstrikes by the Asad regime and its backers on Idlib and northern Hama, killing civilians. Airstrikes have reportedly targeted medical facilities, as well as schools. We call on all sides to respect agreed de-escalation agreements and cessations of hostilities, and to make every effort to support the political process in Geneva towards a national political settlement that would finally end the conflict.</p> answering member constituency Uxbridge and South Ruislip answering member printed Boris Johnson question first answered 12/10/2017 14:48:42 answering member 1423 label Biography information for Boris Johnson
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

768105

registered interest
date	10/10/2017
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Prostate Cancer
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what discussions he has had with the Royal College of Nursing on the connection between height and prostate cancer risk.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	106906
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2017 answer text <p>No such discussions have taken place.</p> answering member constituency Winchester answering member printed Steve Brine question first answered 13/10/2017 13:19:55 answering member 4067 label Biography information for Steve Brine
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

767398

registered interest
date	09/10/2017
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Government Departments: Empty Property
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many buildings owned by government departments are empty in (a) West Sussex and (b) Mid Sussex constituency; which those buildings are; to which departments those buildings belong; and what plans he has for the future use of those buildings.
tabling member constituency	Mid Sussex
tabling member printed	Sir Nicholas Soames
uin	106506
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/10/2017 answer text <p>The Government Property Unit is responsible for minimising vacancy by supporting departments to sell, sublet, find alternative use, and to do early surrenders. Interventions such as these have contributed significantly to minimising the vacancy rates and cost to the taxpayer.</p><p>As shown in the State of the Estate Report 2015-16 published in February 2017, total vacant space represents 1.4% of the entire Central Estate, a drop of 2% from 2014–15. This is well below the average in the private sector of 8.9%.</p><p>No buildings appear on the unit’s electronic property system as vacant in the Mid-Sussex area. The buildings listed below are currently listed for disposal in the West Sussex region. There are no other records marked as surplus, or offering vacant space in West Sussex, or the Mid-Sussex constituency:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Property Name</p></td><td><p>Address</p></td><td><p>Department</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>CHICHESTER COMBINED COURT<br><br></p></td><td><p>SOUTHGATE, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO19 1SX</p></td><td><p>Ministry of Justice<br><br><br></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>CHICHESTER MAGISTRATES COURT<br><br></p></td><td><p>MARKET AVENUE, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO19 1YE</p></td><td><p><br>Ministry of Justice<br><br><br><br></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p> answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North answering member printed Caroline Nokes question first answered 12/10/2017 10:19:02 answering member 4048 label Biography information for Caroline Nokes
tabling member	116 label Biography information for Lord Soames of Fletching

767399

registered interest
date	09/10/2017
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Government Departments: Disclosure of Information
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what the Government's policy is on the grounds on which government files are allowed to be exempt from the 30 year rule.
tabling member constituency	Rotherham
tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
uin	106722
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/10/2017 answer text <p>The Public Records Act (1958) requires central government departments, and certain other public bodies, to identify records of historical value and transfer them for permanent preservation to The National Archives, or to another appointed place of deposit. In 2013 the government began its move towards releasing records when they are 20 years old, instead of 30. We are currently in the middle of the transition from 20 to 30 years, with 2 years’ worth of government records being transferred each year until 2022.</p><p> </p><p>In accordance with Section 3(4) of The Public Records Act, departments may retain records if ‘they are required for administrative purposes or ought to be retained for any other special reason’. The Advisory Council on National Records and Archives is an independent body established by The Public Records Act that advises the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on issues related to transfer of public records that are over 20 years old. Departments apply to the Advisory Council giving their reasons to retain records using the commonly cited grounds for retention, set-out in guidance published by The National Archives (link below). The Advisory Council will then make a recommendation to the Secretary of State, who signals her approval by issuing a Retention Instrument which allows departments to legally retain their records for a specified period of time.</p><p> </p><p>Records transferred to The National Archives will be open at transfer, unless exempt under Freedom of Information legislation. Access to closed records is considered under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, Environmental Information Regulations and the Data Protection Act.</p><p> </p><p>Guidance: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documents/information-management/retention.pdf</p> answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matt Hancock question first answered 12/10/2017 16:18:03 answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock
tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

767403

registered interest
date	09/10/2017
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Help to Buy Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much has been spent from the public purse on Help to Buy in each region of England; and how many beneficiaries in each income group there have been from the spend in each such region.
tabling member constituency	Leeds West
tabling member printed	Rachel Reeves
uin	106552
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/10/2017 answer text <p>The Treasury and the Department for Communities and Local Government routinely publish information on the take-up and the total value of support provided through the Help to Buy schemes. This information is readily available in the public domain.</p><p> </p><p>The following links provide the latest information on the government spend in each region and income group.</p><p> </p><p>Home Equity Loan:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/647605/20170928_HTB_EL_and_HTB_NewBuy_statistical_release.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/647605/20170928_HTB_EL_and_HTB_NewBuy_statistical_release.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p>Mortgage Guarantee Scheme:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/648018/H2B_MGS_Official_Statistics_Publication_-_September_17.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/648018/H2B_MGS_Official_Statistics_Publication_-_September_17.pdf</a></p><p> </p> answering member constituency North East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Stephen Barclay question first answered 12/10/2017 10:57:26 answering member 4095 label Biography information for Steve Barclay
tabling member	4031 label Biography information for Rachel Reeves

767404

registered interest
date	09/10/2017
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Charities: Government Assistance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent steps he has taken to support small local charities.
tabling member constituency	Wellingborough
tabling member printed	Mr Peter Bone
uin	106538
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/10/2017 answer text <p>The Government recognises the vitally important work the charity sector does in the UK, which is why we currently provide tax relief to charities and donors worth over £5 billion per year, including over £1.2 billion for Gift Aid alone. The Government is also committed to supporting small charities to become more independent, resilient and sustainable. Recent work includes the announcement of a further three years of the Small Charities Fundraising Training Programme and work to explore the role of small charities in public services. On the 15th December the country will celebrate the second Local Charities Day highlighting the fantastic work of small, local charities.</p><p> </p><p>Smaller charities will also benefit from recent changes to the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme (GASDS) that allows eligible charities and community amateur sports clubs to claim top-up payments on small donations made by cash or contactless technology of £20 or less. The rules were simplified and the maximum annual donation GASDS limit was increased to £8,000, allowing charities to now claim up to £2,000 per year in payments.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 12/10/2017 14:10:36 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
tabling member	1581 label Biography information for Mr Peter Bone

767405

registered interest
date	09/10/2017
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Free Schools: Finance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many sites approved for purchase for free schools by the Education Skills Funding Agency have been refused funding by his Department; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Eltham
tabling member printed	Clive Efford
uin	106496
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/10/2017 answer text <p>HM Treasury reviews a number of business cases relating to free school site acquisitions. A record of instances where we have not been able to approve part or all of a business case could only be provided at disproportionate cost.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South West Norfolk answering member printed Elizabeth Truss question first answered 12/10/2017 10:21:47 answering member 4097 label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss
tabling member	165 label Biography information for Clive Efford

767406

registered interest
date	09/10/2017
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Alcoholic Drinks: Minimum Unit Prices
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions he has had with Ministers of the Welsh Government on the fiscal implications of that Government's plans to introduce minimum unit pricing for alcohol products.
tabling member constituency	Congleton
tabling member printed	Fiona Bruce
uin	106458
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/10/2017 answer text <p>The introduction of Minimum Unit Pricing in England and Wales remains under review. The Government awaits the outcome of the Scotch Whisky Association's decision to appeal the decision of the Scottish Courts and the impact of the implementation of this policy in Scotland.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 12/10/2017 10:29:48 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
tabling member	3958 label Biography information for Fiona Bruce

767407

registered interest
date	09/10/2017
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Capital Allowances
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of extending the scope of investment allowances to include encouragement for investment in software, services and skills as well as conventional capital procurements.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	106559
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/10/2017 answer text <p>The government is committed to supporting businesses in the UK to invest and improve productivity.</p><p> </p><p>The government has introduced the Apprenticeship Levy and are committed to delivering 3 million apprenticeship starts in England by 2020. We have also announced the most ambitious post-16 reforms since the introduction of A levels 70 years ago.</p><p> </p><p>The government wants the UK to be the best place to start and grow a digital business. As part of this we have announced £13 million worth of funding to create a private sector-led Productivity Council.</p><p> </p><p>Revenue expenditure on provision of skills, services and software is normally fully tax deductible in the year it is purchased, receiving relief more quickly than expenditure eligible for capital allowances.</p><p> </p><p>The government keeps all tax reliefs under review and any proposal for future changes to a relief must be assessed for its effectiveness, wider economic impact, ability to stand-up against abuse and the cost to the exchequer.</p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 12/10/2017 12:58:28 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

767408

registered interest
date	09/10/2017
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Financial Services: Gibraltar
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what his policy is on whether financial services providers located in Gibraltar should have barrier-free access to the UK market after the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	106561
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/10/2017 answer text <p>It is the intention of the UK Government to preserve financial services market access for Gibraltar into the UK. This will require mutual confidence in regulatory and supervisory structures, and will reflect the level of cooperation in this area. The Chief Minister of Gibraltar has confirmed that Gibraltar will meet UK standards of regulation, supervision and enforcement consistent with global standards which will allow its important financial sector to maintain its access to the UK. The UK Government and the Government of Gibraltar are in ongoing discussions on how to achieve this, looking first at insurance where cross-border trade is most significant.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Stephen Barclay question first answered 12/10/2017 11:00:55 answering member 4095 label Biography information for Steve Barclay
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms