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578614

registered interest
date	08/09/2016
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Ballot Papers
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 18 July 2016 to Question 42682, whether he is taking steps to reduce the number of spoilt ballots in elections.
tabling member constituency	Ogmore
tabling member printed	Chris Elmore
uin	45747
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2016 answer text <p>The Government has made improvements to ballot papers, forms and instructions used by voters at elections and referendums in order to make voting as accessible as possible. This involved public user-testing of the revised voting forms. The Government will consider reports from the Electoral Commission and other organisations on the polls held during 2016 and decide whether any further action is required.</p> answering member constituency Kingswood answering member printed Chris Skidmore question first answered 13/09/2016 07:59:10 answering member 4021 label Biography information for Chris Skidmore
tabling member	4572 label Biography information for Chris Elmore

578622

registered interest
date	08/09/2016
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Treasury: South Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many times he has visited South Wales in an official capacity since his appointment; and what future plans he has to visit South Wales.
tabling member constituency	Ogmore
tabling member printed	Chris Elmore
uin	45655
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2016 answer text <p>The Chancellor will visit constituencies all across the UK in due course. All his visits are recorded in the transparency data published on gov.uk.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Brighton, Kemptown answering member printed Simon Kirby question first answered 13/09/2016 13:57:17 answering member 3929 label Biography information for Simon Kirby
tabling member	4572 label Biography information for Chris Elmore

576545

registered interest
date	05/09/2016
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Financial Services Compensation Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make an assessment of the effect of recent increases in Financial Services Compensation Scheme levies on small businesses.
tabling member constituency	Ogmore
tabling member printed	Chris Elmore
uin	44949
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2016 answer text <p>The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is an independent non-governmental body. The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) determine the maximum level at which the FSCS levy is set, and how it should be apportioned across industry. The FSCS sets annual levies within these limits.</p><p> </p><p>In March 2016 the Government and FCA published the Financial Advice Market Review which observed that the unpredictable nature of the FSCS levy can make it hard for independent financial advisors to plan effectively. It recommended a number of options regarding FSCS funding, which could make the levy more manageable for independent financial advisors. The FCA is currently reviewing FSCS funding and will publish a consultation later this year.</p> answering member constituency Brighton, Kemptown answering member printed Simon Kirby question first answered 12/09/2016 10:53:27 answering member 3929 label Biography information for Simon Kirby
tabling member	4572 label Biography information for Chris Elmore

574175

registered interest
date	02/09/2016
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Level Crossings: Pencoed
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department plans to make alterations to the rail crossing in Pencoed.
tabling member constituency	Ogmore
tabling member printed	Chris Elmore
uin	44769
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2016 answer text <p>Network Rail has responsibility for level crossings and operates at arm’s-length from the Department for Transport. Any alterations will be an operational decision for Network Rail and they are engaging with local stakeholders about options for this rail crossing.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 09/09/2016 11:14:22 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4572 label Biography information for Chris Elmore

574176

registered interest
date	02/09/2016
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	South Wales Main Line: Electrification
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent progress has been made on the electrification of the railway line in South Wales.
tabling member constituency	Ogmore
tabling member printed	Chris Elmore
uin	44773
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2016 answer text <p>Progress is being made on the Severn Tunnel autumn works which run from the 12 September until the 21 October. This will enable works to be carried out to electrify the tunnel which is the key link into South Wales.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 09/09/2016 11:10:10 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4572 label Biography information for Chris Elmore

574201

registered interest
date	02/09/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	New Businesses: Loans
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether his Department provide any alternative support for people who have been refused a Start-up loan due to their credit score.
tabling member constituency	Ogmore
tabling member printed	Chris Elmore
uin	44747
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2016 answer text <p>The Start Up Loans Company assess applications based on a range of factors including business viability and affordability. If an application does not meet the lending criteria an applicant will be signposted to a number of credit reference agencies to obtain a copy of their credit report. Additionally, they will be signposted to other lending organisations and charities that may be able to help them.</p><p> </p><p>There are also other Government supported schemes to help people who want to set up and grow a business. The 39 Growth Hubs across England provide support to help businesses start-up and grow with the Business Support Helpline also providing information and guidance. In addition, individuals and small businesses can access the British Business Bank’s Business Finance Guide, which aims to ensure individuals understand the finance options available to them.</p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James question first answered 08/09/2016 16:39:29 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James previous answer version 9644 answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
tabling member	4572 label Biography information for Chris Elmore

574218

registered interest
date	02/09/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	New Businesses: Loans
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what options his Department provides to people whose application for a Start Up Loan has been unsuccessful due to their credit score.
tabling member constituency	Ogmore
tabling member printed	Chris Elmore
uin	44821
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2016 answer text <p>I refer the hon Member to the answer I gave to Question UIN <a href="http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-question/Commons/2016-09-02/44747/" target="_blank">44747</a>.</p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James question first answered 09/09/2016 07:32:24 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
tabling member	4572 label Biography information for Chris Elmore

536226

registered interest
date	13/07/2016
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Police and Crime Commissioners: Elections
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many spoilt ballots were counted in the 2016 Police and Crime Commissioner elections.
tabling member constituency	Ogmore
tabling member printed	Chris Elmore
uin	42682
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/07/2016 answer text <p>Provisional analysis undertaken by the Government has identified that a total of 311,509 ballot papers were rejected at the elections of Police and Crime Commissioners held on 5 May 2016.</p> answering member constituency Kingswood answering member printed Chris Skidmore question first answered 18/07/2016 14:55:38 answering member 4021 label Biography information for Chris Skidmore
tabling member	4572 label Biography information for Chris Elmore

535503

registered interest
date	12/07/2016
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	S4C
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent steps his Department has taken to ensure the long-term future of S4C.
tabling member constituency	Ogmore
tabling member printed	Chris Elmore
uin	42462
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2016 answer text <p>We are strong supporters of S4C and Welsh language broadcasting . We have committed to a comprehensive review of S4C in 2017 which will look at a range of issues including funding arrangements, remit, accountability and governance.</p><p> </p><p>In order for S4C to continue to provide a first-class service and have a sustainable future, we announced (on Wednesday 3rd February) an extra £400,000 funding for 2016/17.</p><p> </p><p>As set out in the BBC White Paper, the BBC will maintain a commitment to Welsh language broadcasting services - we expect the BBC to continue its partnership with S4C to deliver TV services in Wales during the next Charter period.</p> answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matt Hancock question first answered 20/07/2016 17:07:57 answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock
tabling member	4572 label Biography information for Chris Elmore

535504

registered interest
date	12/07/2016
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	Digital Technology: South Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps he has made to promote digital inclusion in the South Wales Valleys.
tabling member constituency	Ogmore
tabling member printed	Chris Elmore
uin	42468
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2016 answer text <p><del class="ministerial">Ministers from both Departments meet regularly to discuss a range of issues.</del><ins class="ministerial">The Department for Culture, Media &amp; Sport has responsibility for digital engagement policy in England. The Welsh Government is responsible for this policy in Wales, where it is referred to as digital inclusion. The Welsh Government’s “Digital Communities Wales” programme aims to help digitally excluded people engage with technology and support organisations which work with those individuals.</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial"> </ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The UK government and devolved administrations collaborate and share good practice around digital engagement. The Department for Culture, Media &amp; Sport also works with partners to develop products such as the “Digital Inclusion Outcomes Framework” for all to use.</ins></p><p> </p> answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matt Hancock question first answered 20/07/2016 17:08:26 question first ministerially corrected 21/07/2016 09:09:12 answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock previous answer version 7758 answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matt Hancock answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock
tabling member	4572 label Biography information for Chris Elmore