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706638

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date	01/03/2017
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Capita: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what contracts are undertaken for the Government by Capita; and what the total value is of those contracts.
tabling member constituency	City of Chester
tabling member printed	Christian Matheson
uin	66054
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2017 answer text <p>Since January 2011, details of central government contracts above the value of £10,000 are published on Contracts Finder. Contracts published prior to 26 February 2015 can be viewed at:</p><p><a href="https://data.gov.uk/data/contracts-finder-archive" target="_blank">https://data.gov.uk/data/contracts-finder-archive</a>.</p><p>Those published after 26 February 2015 can be viewed at:</p><p><a href="https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Search" target="_blank">https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Search</a>.</p> answering member constituency Ipswich answering member printed Ben Gummer question first answered 06/03/2017 11:15:43 answering member 3988 label Biography information for Ben Gummer
tabling member	4408 label Biography information for Christian Matheson

706662

registered interest
date	01/03/2017
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Local Government: Dorset
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what meetings he has had with Dorset hon. Members since 1 January 2017 at which possible reorganisation of local government structures in Dorset has been discussed; what the dates of those meetings were; and which hon. Members were present at each meeting.
tabling member constituency	Christchurch
tabling member printed	Mr Christopher Chope
uin	66172
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2017 answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government has had no departmental meetings with Dorset Hon Members on this matter since 1 January 2017.</p> answering member constituency Nuneaton answering member printed Mr Marcus Jones question first answered 06/03/2017 10:52:26 answering member 4024 label Biography information for Mr Marcus Jones
tabling member	242 label Biography information for Sir Christopher Chope

706663

registered interest
date	01/03/2017
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Council Tax: Dorset
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, pursuant to his Answer of 1 March 2017 to Question 65508, what assumption about the notional amount of council tax for 2019-20 was included in the submission of 9 February 2017; and what criteria he will use to evaluate the financial case without making any such assumption himself.
tabling member constituency	Christchurch
tabling member printed	Mr Christopher Chope
uin	66173
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2017 answer text <p>The full details of the proposal submitted by the six Dorset Councils on 9 February 2017 are publicly available at <a href="https://futuredorset.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://futuredorset.co.uk/</a> and I refer the Hon Member to my response of 28 February 2017 to Question UIN 65271.</p> answering member constituency Nuneaton answering member printed Mr Marcus Jones question first answered 06/03/2017 10:19:19 answering member 4024 label Biography information for Mr Marcus Jones
tabling member	242 label Biography information for Sir Christopher Chope

706664

registered interest
date	01/03/2017
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Local Government: Dorset
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, pursuant to his Answer of 1 March 2017 to Question 65075, what evidence he will have before him on the opinions and counter-proposals of the three councils which do not support the proposal.
tabling member constituency	Christchurch
tabling member printed	Mr Christopher Chope
uin	66169
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2017 answer text <p>We are now considering carefully the unitary proposal on which the nine Dorset councils have been working, and which six of those councils have formally submitted, together with all the representations we have received to date, including the material submitted by East Dorset District Council under cover of a letter of 21 February from the Council Leader and by Christchurch Borough Council under cover of a letter of 22 February from the Council's Acting Leader<ins class="ministerial">,</ins><ins class="ministerial"> and from Purbeck District Council under cover of an email of 3 March from the Chief Executive</ins>.</p><p>Our intention is to reach and announce an initial decision as to how we are minded to proceed as soon as practicable. Once we have announced our initial decision, there will still be an opportunity for those interested to submit further representations, including any additional material which East Dorset District Council<ins class="ministerial">,</ins> <del class="ministerial">or</del> Christchurch Borough Council<ins class="ministerial">, or Purbeck District Council</ins> wishes to submit, before we take our final decision.</p> answering member constituency Nuneaton answering member printed Mr Marcus Jones question first answered 06/03/2017 10:50:52 question first ministerially corrected 06/03/2017 16:20:36 answering member 4024 label Biography information for Mr Marcus Jones previous answer version 38406 answering member constituency Nuneaton answering member printed Mr Marcus Jones answering member 4024 label Biography information for Mr Marcus Jones
tabling member	242 label Biography information for Sir Christopher Chope

706665

registered interest
date	01/03/2017
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Local Government: Dorset
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, pursuant to his Answer of 1 March 2017 to Question 65075, what options he will consider in determining how to proceed.
tabling member constituency	Christchurch
tabling member printed	Mr Christopher Chope
uin	66170
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2017 answer text <p>I refer the Hon Member to my response of 28 February 2017 to Question UIN 65271.</p> answering member constituency Nuneaton answering member printed Mr Marcus Jones question first answered 06/03/2017 10:53:04 answering member 4024 label Biography information for Mr Marcus Jones
tabling member	242 label Biography information for Sir Christopher Chope

706666

registered interest
date	01/03/2017
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Local Government: Dorset
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, pursuant to his Answer of 1 March 2017 to Question 65075, how long councils and others interested will have to make representations.
tabling member constituency	Christchurch
tabling member printed	Mr Christopher Chope
uin	66171
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2017 answer text <p>Once we have announced our initial decision on any proposals we have received, we will ensure interested parties have reasonable time to make further representations.</p> answering member constituency Nuneaton answering member printed Mr Marcus Jones question first answered 06/03/2017 11:17:07 answering member 4024 label Biography information for Mr Marcus Jones
tabling member	242 label Biography information for Sir Christopher Chope

706672

registered interest
date	01/03/2017
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	Digital Technology: Libraries
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what estimate she has made of the change in the number of librarians trained in digital skills from 2010 to date.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
uin	66227
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2017 answer text <p>The UK Digital Strategy, published on 1 March 2017, highlights the role of libraries in improving digital inclusion by providing digital access, training and support for local communities. Since August 2014 over 16,500 library staff have enrolled on the 'Digital Information Skills for Library Workforce' course, funded by Arts Council England and the Society of Chief Librarians. This is an e-learning development programme designed to improve digital skills and confidence of library staff.</p> answering member constituency Reading East answering member printed Mr Rob Wilson question first answered 06/03/2017 12:25:47 answering member 1556 label Biography information for Mr Rob Wilson
tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

706717

registered interest
date	01/03/2017
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	Marine Environment: Microplastics
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 27 February 2017 to Question 65236 on microplastics, what estimate she has made of the reduction in harm to the marine environment as a consequence of the proposed ban on the use of microbeads in cosmetics and personal care products.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	66167
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2017 answer text <p>A Defra funded study has demonstrated that microplastics can cause harm to marine animals. The estimated use of microbeads associated with skin cleansing products in the UK alone is 680 tonnes per year. Our proposals will reduce harm by ensuring that these microbeads and those contained in other cosmetics and personal care products no longer enter the marine environment.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 06/03/2017 12:45:47 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

706729

registered interest
date	01/03/2017
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: Disease Control
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 plans she has to tackle bovine tuberculosis in high risk areas which have not undergone trial badger culling.
tabling member constituency	Tewkesbury
tabling member printed	Mr Laurence Robertson
uin	66235
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2017 answer text <p>We are taking strong action to deliver a long-term plan to eradicate the disease and protect the future of the UK’s dairy and beef industries. In addition to badger control in areas where TB is rife, our comprehensive strategy includes strengthening cattle testing and movement controls and improving biosecurity on farm and when trading.</p><p> </p><p>A summary of current measures and additional future measures or options is included in the Government’s Strategy for achieving Officially Bovine Tuberculosis Free status for England which can be found on the GOV.UK website.</p> answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth answering member printed George Eustice question first answered 06/03/2017 12:54:16 answering member 3934 label Biography information for George Eustice
tabling member	253 label Biography information for Mr Laurence Robertson

706830

registered interest
date	01/03/2017
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Personal Independence Payment: Mental Illness
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, for what reasons he plans to deny additional points in the assessment for personal independence payments to people who are unable to plan the route of a journey, or follow the route of a familiar or unfamiliar journey without help, if the reason is psychological distress.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	66250
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2017 answer text <p>This Government is absolutely committed to ensuring our welfare system is a strong safety net for those who need it. That’s why we spend around £50bn a year supporting people with disabilities and health conditions; approx. 2.5% of GDP and over 6% of all Government spending</p><p> </p><p>We have been very clear about the reasons we are making these changes to two of the activities within the PIP assessment criteria. Recent legal cases have broadened the way the PIP assessment criteria are interpreted. We need to clarify the criteria to restore the original aim of the policy and make sure we are giving the most support to those who need it most.</p><p> </p><p>These changes will not result in any claimants seeing a reduction in the amount of PIP previously awarded by DWP. It is not a change to the policy nor is it intended to make new savings.</p><p> </p><p>Many people experiencing psychological distress still qualify for PIP through other assessment criteria. In fact, more people with a mental health condition are getting higher payments for both PIP components, compared to the DLA equivalents.</p><p>Overall, 27% of PIP recipients with a mental health condition get the enhanced rate mobility component, compared to 9% receiving the higher rate DLA mobility component.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 06/03/2017 12:36:49 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms