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451096

registered interest
date	02/02/2016
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	Housing: Construction
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to support smaller building firms in building high-quality new homes.
tabling member constituency	Sittingbourne and Sheppey
tabling member printed	Gordon Henderson
uin	903523
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2016 answer text <p>We have put in place a number of initiatives to help smaller builders to build more homes and grow their businesses including the Housing Growth Fund and Builders’ Finance Fund. A new £1 billion short-term housing development fund, announced at Autumn Statement, will be launched in the Spring.</p> answering member constituency Great Yarmouth answering member printed Brandon Lewis question first answered 08/02/2016 17:38:11 answering member 4009 label Biography information for Sir Brandon Lewis
tabling member	4050 label Biography information for Gordon Henderson

432036

registered interest
date	24/11/2015
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	SS Richard Montgomery
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to monitor the security of the SS Richard Montgomery and prevent terror attacks on it.
tabling member constituency	Sittingbourne and Sheppey
tabling member printed	Gordon Henderson
uin	17486
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/12/2015 answer text <p>Medway Port Authority, which guards the wreck under contract to the Maritime &amp; Coastguard Agency, provides: 24 hour surveillance of the wreck, both visually and by radar; patrols of the area around the wreck; and an initial response to any potential incursions into the prohibited area. Incursions, and incidents likely to result in an incursion, are reported immediately to the Police and to HM Coastguard so that appropriate specialist support can be provided.</p><br /> answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill question first answered 02/12/2015 13:53:35 answering member 1562 label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill
tabling member	4050 label Biography information for Gordon Henderson

418941

registered interest
date	15/09/2015
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Psychiatry: Children and Young People
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 effectiveness of the contribution made by Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists to the NHS.
tabling member constituency	Sittingbourne and Sheppey
tabling member printed	Gordon Henderson
uin	10240
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/09/2015 answer text <p>The Department has not made a specific assessment of the effectiveness of the contribution made by Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists to the National Health Service.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists form part of the wider workforce on children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing and can provide support in a range of settings. Health Education England commissions training for Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy as part of a four year doctorate. The training and practice is accredited by the Association of Child Psychotherapists.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Building the capacity, capability and confidence of both the specialist and wider workforce is a key part of the Government’s approach to improving children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing, sustained through a culture of continuous evidence-based service improvement, delivered by a workforce with the right mix of skills, competencies and experience.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In addition, the Children and Young People's Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme is transforming existing Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services to ensure they are providing evidence based therapies coupled with session by session outcome monitoring. The programme is being expanded to cover additional areas of clinical practice, so that all children and young people’s mental health services are able to deliver high quality evidence-based care by 2018.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 21/09/2015 16:02:16 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4050 label Biography information for Gordon Henderson

418746

registered interest
date	14/09/2015
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	SS Richard Montgomery
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans his Department has to monitor the condition and safety of the SS Richard Montgomery; and when he plans to publicise the results of such monitoring.
tabling member constituency	Sittingbourne and Sheppey
tabling member printed	Gordon Henderson
uin	10148
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/09/2015 answer text <p>The Maritime &amp; Coastguard Agency (MCA) carries out regular surveys of the wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery. These are generally multibeam sonar surveys and, in recent years, they have also included laser scanning of those parts of the wreck’s structure which are visible above the waterline. Survey reports, and background information about the wreck, are published at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-ss-richard-montgomery-information-and-survey-reports" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-ss-richard-montgomery-information-and-survey-reports</a></p><p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p>In addition, Medway Port Authority guards the wreck under contract to the MCA. The Authority provides: 24 hour surveillance of the wreck, both visually and by radar; patrols of the area around the wreck; and an initial response to any potential incursions.</p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill question first answered 17/09/2015 12:00:21 answering member 1562 label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill
tabling member	4050 label Biography information for Gordon Henderson

416786

registered interest
date	04/09/2015
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	Social Security Benefits: Migrants
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to ensure that migrants entering the UK do not receive instant access to welfare benefits.
tabling member constituency	Sittingbourne and Sheppey
tabling member printed	Gordon Henderson
uin	9020
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2015 answer text <p /> <p>We have strict measures in place to ensure benefits are only paid to those people who have a legal right to live and work in the UK.</p><p> </p><p>Additionally, people coming to the UK, or returning here, must demonstrate that they are habitually resident to be eligible for income-related benefits. Since 1 January 2014, most migrant jobseekers must also have been living in the UK for three months before any consideration can be given to whether they are habitually resident to be eligible to receive income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance.</p> answering member constituency Witham answering member printed Priti Patel question first answered 09/09/2015 15:51:42 answering member 4066 label Biography information for Priti Patel
tabling member	4050 label Biography information for Gordon Henderson

385600

registered interest
date	24/06/2015
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Revenue and Customs: Small Businesses
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 improve customer service at HM Revenue and Customs for small businesses.
tabling member constituency	Sittingbourne and Sheppey
tabling member printed	Gordon Henderson
uin	4213
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/07/2015 answer text <p>Most small businesses engage with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) digitally. 1.4 million businesses are already using the new digital tax account, and most register, file and pay online.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>HMRC is expanding its range of digital help and support for small businesses, including YouTube videos, webinars and webchat to help them understand their obligations and how to meet them.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>HMRC also offers tailored support to new businesses and those which are first time employers or new to VAT. These services are increasingly popular and small business feedback on them is very positive. HMRC provides an assisted digital service for those who are unable to engage digitally.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South West Hertfordshire answering member printed Mr David Gauke question first answered 01/07/2015 14:01:02 answering member 1529 label Biography information for Mr David Gauke
tabling member	4050 label Biography information for Gordon Henderson

383884

registered interest
date	18/06/2015
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	Iran: Hezbollah
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 assessment he has made of the extent of Iran's financial and material support for Hezbollah.
tabling member constituency	Sittingbourne and Sheppey
tabling member printed	Gordon Henderson
uin	3166
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2015 answer text We continue to have serious concerns about Iran's support for the military wing of Hizballah, which is proscribed as a terrorist organisation in the UK and in the EU. This support includes the provision of significant financial resources, military equipment and training, in contravention of UN Security Council Resolution 1747, which prohibits the export of weapons by Iran. We call on Iran to implement its obligations under this Resolution and to end its military support to Hizballah, which undermines regional security. answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 25/06/2015 12:53:20 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	4050 label Biography information for Gordon Henderson

383885

registered interest
date	18/06/2015
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	Iran: Hamas
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 assessment he has made of the extent of Iran's financial and material support for Hamas.
tabling member constituency	Sittingbourne and Sheppey
tabling member printed	Gordon Henderson
uin	3167
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2015 answer text <p>Iranian support for Hamas reportedly continues, although at a lower level since Hamas decided not to support the Syrian regime. This support includes the provision of financial resources and training as well as the supply of military equipment, in contravention of UN Security Council Resolution 1747, which prohibits the export of weapons by Iran. This military support for Hamas directly undermines prospects for lasting peace in the region.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 25/06/2015 12:59:39 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	4050 label Biography information for Gordon Henderson

225531

registered interest
date	05/03/2015
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	Social Security Benefits: Disqualification
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what proportion of people eligible for employment and support allowance have their benefits suspended while medical reviews are conducted; and in the case of claimants whose benefit is restored after a medical review, what steps are taken to ensure that National Insurance payments are restored and future state pension and other benefits are protected.
tabling member constituency	Sittingbourne and Sheppey
tabling member printed	Gordon Henderson
uin	226513
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2015 answer text <p>Employment and Support Allowance claimants do not have their benefit suspended whilst undergoing a Work Capability Assessment (WCA). They continue to receive their National Insurance credits for each week that they are found to have limited capability for work or limited capability for work-related activity. Where claimants are found fit for work on a repeat WCA and it is subsequently decided that they did have limited capability for work or limited capability for work-related activity, National Insurance credits will be backdated accordingly so that entitlement to the state pension and other benefits is protected.</p> answering member constituency Forest of Dean answering member printed Mr Mark Harper question first answered 12/03/2015 16:41:54 answering member 1520 label Biography information for Mr Mark Harper
tabling member	4050 label Biography information for Gordon Henderson

223659

registered interest
date	25/02/2015
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Prisoners: Kent
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many foreign national prisoners there are in the prison system in Kent; and how many such prisoners have completed their sentence and are awaiting deportation.
tabling member constituency	Sittingbourne and Sheppey
tabling member printed	Gordon Henderson
uin	225311
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2015 answer text <p>At 31 December 2014, there were 965 foreign national prisoners held in prisons in Kent. 19 of those had completed their sentence and were detained in prison under immigration powers.</p> answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire answering member printed Andrew Selous question first answered 04/03/2015 16:26:13 answering member 1453 label Biography information for Andrew Selous
tabling member	4050 label Biography information for Gordon Henderson