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804469

registered interest
date	11/12/2017
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Police and Crime Commissioners
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions he has had with Police and Crime Commissioners about devolving justice powers locally.
tabling member constituency	Weaver Vale
tabling member printed	Mike Amesbury
uin	118672
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/12/2017 answer text <p>The Secretary of State and junior ministers have had meetings with various Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs), including those for North Yorkshire, Sussex, Hertfordshire, Northumbria and Thames Valley, to discuss matters relating to the Criminal Justice System (CJS). Amongst the topics discussed have been their ambitions for greater devolution in the CJS.</p><p> </p><p>Together with the Home Office, Ministry of Justice officials are exploring how PCCs and Mayors with PCC powers can play a greater role in the wider CJS. The strengths that PCCs currently bring to policing could be of real benefit to the wider CJS, and we are keen to explore this further.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bracknell answering member printed Dr Phillip Lee question first answered 14/12/2017 09:59:17 answering member 3921 label Biography information for Dr Phillip Lee
tabling member	4667 label Biography information for Mike Amesbury

801029

registered interest
date	05/12/2017
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	Consumers: Data Protection
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 steps her Department is taking to ensure that consumers who are victims of data breaches receive adequate service and compensation from the companies responsible.
tabling member constituency	Weaver Vale
tabling member printed	Mike Amesbury
uin	117588
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/12/2017 answer text <p>We take both the protection of personal data and the right to privacy extremely seriously. The Data Protection Bill is going to make our data protection laws fit for the digital age in which an ever increasing amount of data is being processed. The measures outline in the Bill are designed to support businesses in their use of data. It will empower people to take control of their data and support UK businesses and organisations through the change. The measures outline in the Bill are designed to support businesses in their use of data. It is always the company's responsibility to identify when UK citizens, including its employees, have been affected as part of a data breach and to take steps to reduce any harm.</p> answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matt Hancock question first answered 11/12/2017 10:05:50 answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock
tabling member	4667 label Biography information for Mike Amesbury

795387

registered interest
date	27/11/2017
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Crimes of Violence
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Home Secretary, what steps she is taking to ensure the police have adequate funding to tackle violent crime.
tabling member constituency	Weaver Vale
tabling member printed	Mike Amesbury
uin	115808
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2017 answer text <p>The Government has protected police spending since 2015. Since then, Po-lice and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) have received broadly flat cash direct resource funding and we are increasing investment in transformation and improved communications and technology capabilities.</p><p>We know that crime is changing, and we are sensitive to current pressures on policing. That is why I am undertaking a programme of engagement with the sector to understand the impact of changing demands, and to hear how the police are managing this. That includes what more can be done to improve productivity and efficiency, reduce bureaucracy, and make prudent use of financial reserves.</p><p>Decisions about the allocation of police resources and deployment of officers are for Chief Constables and democratically accountable PCCs. They are responsible for ensuring the needs of the local community are met.</p> answering member constituency Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner answering member printed Mr Nick Hurd question first answered 30/11/2017 17:02:13 answering member 1561 label Biography information for Mr Nick Hurd
tabling member	4667 label Biography information for Mike Amesbury

790254

registered interest
date	15/11/2017
answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
answering dept id	203
answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
hansard heading	Chemicals: Industry
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, with reference to the joint statement from the European Chemical Industry Council and the Chemical Industries Association published on 15 November 2017, what assessment he has made of the effect on the chemicals industry when the UK leaves the EU; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Weaver Vale
tabling member printed	Mike Amesbury
uin	113341
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/11/2017 answer text <p>As part of our work preparing to make a success of our departure from the European Union we are undertaking a broad range of sectoral analysis covering the entirety of the UK economy, including the chemicals industry.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is committed to the best possible deal for the United Kingdom - a deal that works for the entirety of the UK economy. We have been engaging with businesses and industry bodies from all sectors of the economy in order to inform our negotiations with the EU. On 17th November 2016 government officials attended the Chemical Industries Association Conference and on 6th November 2017 I met with CIA representatives to further understand the opportunities and challenges for the chemicals sector as a result of the UK’s exit from the EU. The UK chemicals sector is a strategically important industry for our country. In the UK, we are global leaders, and we are determined that we continue to be world-leading in this space.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wycombe answering member printed Mr Steve Baker question first answered 20/11/2017 17:05:03 answering member 4064 label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker
tabling member	4667 label Biography information for Mike Amesbury

789039

registered interest
date	14/11/2017
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Apprentices: Taxation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate her Department has made of the amount of underspend on the apprenticeship levy; and what proportion of this amount is for the North West.
tabling member constituency	Weaver Vale
tabling member printed	Mike Amesbury
uin	112983
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/11/2017 answer text <p>The apprenticeships programme is demand-led, which means employers will recruit apprentices that are appropriate for their business needs.</p><p> </p><p>The 2015 Spending Review set forward budgets for apprenticeship investment, and £2.45 billion will be invested in apprenticeships in England by 2019-20. This is double the amount spent in 2010-11. The apprenticeships budget from 2016-2020 can be found on page 8 of ‘Information on apprenticeship levy’, which can viewed via: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/545145/Apprenticeships_-expected_levy_and_total_spend_-_Aug_2016.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/545145/Apprenticeships_-expected_levy_and_total_spend_-_Aug_2016.pdf</a>.</p><p> </p><p>We will publish details on aggregate apprenticeship spending in the Departmental end-of-year accounts as part of our normal financial reporting cycle.</p><p> </p><p>We have not made a geographical assessment of apprenticeship spending.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton question first answered 20/11/2017 17:31:52 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
tabling member	4667 label Biography information for Mike Amesbury

789186

registered interest
date	14/11/2017
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	Food Banks: Cheshire
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate his Department has made of the number of people referred to foodbanks by Jobcentre Plus in the Halton and Cheshire West and Chester local authority areas in each of the last seven years.
tabling member constituency	Weaver Vale
tabling member printed	Mike Amesbury
uin	113017
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/11/2017 answer text <p>Jobcentre Plus does not make direct referrals to food banks but has offered a signposting service since 2011 to those who have expressed an interest in using a foodbank. No data is held on the number using the signposting service in the Halton and Cheshire West and Chester local authority area.</p> answering member constituency East Hampshire answering member printed Damian Hinds question first answered 20/11/2017 16:43:53 answering member 3969 label Biography information for Damian Hinds
tabling member	4667 label Biography information for Mike Amesbury

789205

registered interest
date	14/11/2017
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	Energy Intensive Industries
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 assessment his Department has made of the potential effect of moving to a Smart Grid on energy-intensive industries; and what discussions he has had with representatives of such industries.
tabling member constituency	Weaver Vale
tabling member printed	Mike Amesbury
uin	113018
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/11/2017 answer text <p>The Government published the joint BEIS/Ofgem <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/upgrading-our-energy-system-smart-systems-and-flexibility-plan" target="_blank">Smart Systems and Flexibility Plan</a> in 2017. The Plan outlines a series of actions to support the transition to a smart energy system which could save the UK an estimated £17 to £40 billion up to 2050. Some actions can benefit all consumers, including energy intensive industries. Particular measures in the Plan that could benefit these industries are improving access to the capacity market and changing the licensing regime around battery storage. Additionally, Government continues to fully support National Grid’s <a href="http://powerresponsive.com/" target="_blank">Power Responsive initiative</a> to increase the opportunities for industrial consumers to participate in demand side response.</p><p>BEIS Ministers and officials have regular discussions with representative of energy intensive industries on a range of energy-related issues, including smart grids.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Watford answering member printed Richard Harrington question first answered 20/11/2017 14:30:12 answering member 4068 label Biography information for Lord Harrington of Watford
tabling member	4667 label Biography information for Mike Amesbury

786880

registered interest
date	10/11/2017
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Living Wage
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to encourage businesses to pay the voluntary living wage.
tabling member constituency	Weaver Vale
tabling member printed	Mike Amesbury
uin	112206
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2017 answer text <p>The National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates are the legal minimums that employers must pay their workers. The government welcomes employers opting to pay more than this when they can afford to do so, including the Living Wage Foundation’s voluntary rate.</p><p> </p><p>The key thing we can do as a country to increase the average wages of employees, and to ensure more businesses can pay higher wages, is to increase productivity. To address this the government is investing in infrastructure, Research &amp; Development and skills, including the £23bn National Productivity Investment Fund.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South West Norfolk answering member printed Elizabeth Truss question first answered 15/11/2017 15:25:41 answering member 4097 label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss
tabling member	4667 label Biography information for Mike Amesbury

786881

registered interest
date	10/11/2017
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Mersey Gateway Bridge: Tolls
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what powers his Department has to direct Mersey Gateway Crossings Board on the imposition of (a) tolls and (b) Penalty Charge Notices over a defined period including 24 to 26 December 2017; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Weaver Vale
tabling member printed	Mike Amesbury
uin	112456
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2017 answer text <p>The administration and imposition of tolls and penalty charge notices are a matter for Halton Borough Council to decide. The powers under which the Mersey Gateway tolling regime was established gives no locus to the Government or HM Treasury to intervene.</p> answering member constituency South West Norfolk answering member printed Elizabeth Truss question first answered 15/11/2017 15:08:59 answering member 4097 label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss
tabling member	4667 label Biography information for Mike Amesbury

786195

registered interest
date	07/11/2017
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Apprentices
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate her Department has made of the number of people not being offered jobs after the completion of apprenticeship; and what assessment she has made of the most common reasons for those people not being offered jobs.
tabling member constituency	Weaver Vale
tabling member printed	Mike Amesbury
uin	111912
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/11/2017 answer text <p>Data in SFR52/2017 ‘Further education: Outcome based success measures’ show that 85 per cent of apprentices who completed in academic year 2014/2015 continue into sustained work or further training at the end of their apprenticeship. The data can be found at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/654370/SFR52_2017.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/654370/SFR52_2017.pdf</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Data in the Apprenticeship evaluation: 2015 learner survey shows that 92% of apprentices who had completed their apprenticeship were in work. 64% of Level 2 and 3 apprentices who had completed their apprenticeship were employed by the same employer.</p><p> </p><p>The locations and sectors where apprenticeships are available are determined by employers choosing to offer apprenticeships and recruit apprentices. The department has not therefore made an assessment of the reasons why employers have not continued to offer employment to apprentices.</p><p>We know that many employers support apprenticeships and recognise the long-term benefits they bring to an organisation. In the Apprenticeship evaluation: 2015 employer survey, 87% of employers said they were satisfied with the programme, 76% say that productivity has improved and 75% reported that apprenticeships improved the quality of their product or service.</p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton question first answered 13/11/2017 17:03:42 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
tabling member	4667 label Biography information for Mike Amesbury