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448801

registered interest
date	28/01/2016
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
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they expect to be able to publish a UK-wide digital strategy.
tabling member printed	Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope
uin	HL5581
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/02/2016 answer text <p>We plan to publish the Digital Strategy in early 2016. The Minister for the Digital Economy launched a public call for ideas on 29 December. We are now analysing these responses, and we continue to work closely with Whitehall departments on the Strategy.</p> answering member printed Baroness Neville-Rolfe question first answered 12/02/2016 10:47:04 answering member 4284 label Biography information for Baroness Neville-Rolfe
tabling member	635 label Biography information for Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope

448802

registered interest
date	28/01/2016
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	Credit
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what further plans they have to ensure universal access to affordable credit.
tabling member printed	Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope
uin	HL5582
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/02/2016 answer text <p>Government is funding a £38 million Credit Union Expansion Project to enable the credit union sector to improve access to affordable credit.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Government will also continue to support the development of cross sector partnerships to raise awareness and accessibility of affordable credit.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Freud question first answered 03/02/2016 15:18:06 answering member 3893 label Biography information for Lord Freud
tabling member	635 label Biography information for Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope

448803

registered interest
date	28/01/2016
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Financial Services
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what research they have commissioned to identify the future needs of customers for financial services delivered (1) through digital channels, and (2) via physical premises.
tabling member printed	Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope
uin	HL5583
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2016 answer text <p>Part of the government’s long term economic plan is to ensure that banks serve all sections of society. The government is committed to increasing competition to deliver innovation and good financial products and services for all customers.</p><p> </p><p>The government launched an international FinTech benchmarking exercise to identify emerging areas of opportunity for FinTech in the UK in November 2015. This exercise is being carried out by Ernst &amp; Young, and findings are due to be delivered in early 2016. The report will look at the future needs of customers for financial services delivered through digital channels.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has not commissioned research to identify the future needs of customers for financial services delivered via physical premises. However the Government welcomed the industry-wide Access to Banking protocol announced in March 2015. Since May 2015, each participating bank has committed to carry out a number of steps if it is closing a branch, including the preparation of meaningful local impact assessments. There is a commitment to a review of the operation of the protocol after one year, and the government looks forward to the publication of its conclusions.</p> answering member printed Lord O'Neill of Gatley question first answered 11/02/2016 16:13:54 answering member 4536 label Biography information for Lord O'Neill of Gatley
tabling member	635 label Biography information for Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope

448804

registered interest
date	28/01/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Post Offices: Financial Services
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the Post Office about addressing the problem of financial exclusion.
tabling member printed	Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope
uin	HL5584
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2016 answer text <p>Ministers and government officials meet with Post Office on a regular basis and during these meetings services that help to address financial exclusion are often discussed. Post Office offers a wide range of financial services products, many of which are of benefit to those on low incomes or who are otherwise excluded from the traditional banking sector, and growth in financial services is a key opportunity to help make the Post Office network more sustainable.</p><p> </p><p>With government’s support Post Office has been working closely with high street banks to offer a standardised service that enables customers of the banks to access their accounts at Post Office branches. This is particularly important for those communities that have seen bank branches closed, where often the only local shop is a Post Office. Post Office also offers the Post Office card account which enables people with no bank account to be able to access benefits, pensions and tax credits over the counter at their local branch.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member printed Baroness Neville-Rolfe question first answered 04/02/2016 17:53:27 answering member 4284 label Biography information for Baroness Neville-Rolfe
tabling member	635 label Biography information for Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope

448805

registered interest
date	28/01/2016
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Financial Services: Advisory Services
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they have taken towards establishing a UK-wide financial advice service.
tabling member printed	Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope
uin	HL5585
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/02/2016 answer text <p>The government set up the Money Advice Service in 2010 to enhance consumers’ understanding of their finances. Pension Wise was launched in April 2015 to help people with their defined contribution pensions. The Public Financial Guidance consultation is currently exploring how the current statutory arrangements for the provision of free and impartial financial guidance can be made more effective for consumers.</p><p> </p><p>The Government also launched the Financial Advice Market Review, which aims to make sure that people can access high quality, affordable professional advice to help them make informed financial decisions. FAMR and the Public Financial Guidance Consultation will report back around Budget 2016.</p> answering member printed Lord O'Neill of Gatley question first answered 09/02/2016 16:00:21 answering member 4536 label Biography information for Lord O'Neill of Gatley
tabling member	635 label Biography information for Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope

448806

registered interest
date	28/01/2016
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Digital Technology: Proof of Identity
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they have taken to promote the delivery of a system of secure digital identities.
tabling member printed	Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope
uin	HL5586
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2016 answer text <p>GOV.UK Verify is the new way to prove who you are online so you can access digital services securely and safely, without having to use postal or face-to-face services. It is on target to go live by April 2016, and so far nearly half a million identities have been verified, with the service used more than 1 million times. GOV.UK Verify helps fight the growing problem of online identity theft and makes sure people only have access to their own records and services.</p><p>It's the first of its kind in the world, allowing users create a verified digital identity with their choice of certified company from a range of high quality providers. Feedback from users has described GOV.UK Verify as “excellent” and “very impressive”.</p> answering member printed Lord Bridges of Headley question first answered 11/02/2016 17:53:51 answering member 4535 label Biography information for Lord Bridges of Headley
tabling member	635 label Biography information for Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope

422082

registered interest
date	19/10/2015
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Child Tax Credit
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many families (1) with a disabled child, (2) where a parent has died, and (3) in problem debt, they estimate will be affected by limiting the child element of tax credits to the first two children.
tabling member printed	Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope
uin	HL2702
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2015 answer text <p>The information requested is not readily available and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.</p> answering member printed Lord O'Neill of Gatley question first answered 02/11/2015 16:40:27 answering member 4536 label Biography information for Lord O'Neill of Gatley
tabling member	635 label Biography information for Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope

417011

registered interest
date	07/09/2015
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	National Insurance Credits: Carers
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what further steps they propose to encourage up-take of Carer’s Credit by those who are caring for others for 20 hours or more per week and who do not qualify for Carer’s Allowance.
tabling member printed	Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope
uin	HL1931
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/09/2015 answer text <p /> <p>Ahead of the introduction of the new State Pension in April 2016, we are specifically encouraging people to find out how they could increase their new State Pension, including through National Insurance credits. This includes encouraging people who are eligible but may not be claiming carer’s credits at the moment. We are working with the media, local authorities, the NHS, voluntary organisations and charities, including carers’ organisations to promote material, including fact sheets and videos, ensuring the right information and advice is available on carer’s credits.</p><p> </p><p>The Department does not hold information that would allow us to identify individuals who might be eligible for the carer’s credit. We use a range of methods to signpost the carer’s credit to individuals who contact us about other benefits who might be potentially eligible, including when someone has claimed but is not entitled to Carer’s Allowance. Departmental officials promote the carer’s credit at carers’ events, including Carer’s Week, and amongst support organisations. Information on the credits is available on the government’s website GOV.UK and also on carers’ organisations websites.</p> answering member printed Baroness Altmann grouped question UIN HL1932 question first answered 21/09/2015 14:47:53 answering member 4533 label Biography information for Baroness Altmann
tabling member	635 label Biography information for Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope

417012

registered interest
date	07/09/2015
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	National Insurance Credits: Carers
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they plan to assess all data held by the Department for Work and Pensions to identify those who may be eligible for Carer’s Credit with a view to introducing a media campaign to increase public awareness of entitlement to it.
tabling member printed	Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope
uin	HL1932
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/09/2015 answer text <p>Ahead of the introduction of the new State Pension in April 2016, we are specifically encouraging people to find out how they could increase their new State Pension, including through National Insurance credits. This includes encouraging people who are eligible but may not be claiming carer’s credits at the moment. We are working with the media, local authorities, the NHS, voluntary organisations and charities, including carers’ organisations to promote material, including fact sheets and videos, ensuring the right information and advice is available on carer’s credits.</p><p> </p><p>The Department does not hold information that would allow us to identify individuals who might be eligible for the carer’s credit. We use a range of methods to signpost the carer’s credit to individuals who contact us about other benefits who might be potentially eligible, including when someone has claimed but is not entitled to Carer’s Allowance. Departmental officials promote the carer’s credit at carers’ events, including Carer’s Week, and amongst support organisations. Information on the credits is available on the government’s website GOV.UK and also on carers’ organisations websites.</p> answering member printed Baroness Altmann grouped question UIN HL1931 question first answered 21/09/2015 14:47:53 answering member 4533 label Biography information for Baroness Altmann
tabling member	635 label Biography information for Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope

417013

registered interest
date	07/09/2015
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	Jobseeker's Allowance: Disqualification
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they have taken to make a more comprehensive analysis of sanction rates for Jobseeker’s Allowance claimants.
tabling member printed	Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope
uin	HL1933
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/09/2015 answer text <p /> <p>DWP statisticians are considering all of the points raised by UK Statistics Authority about the publication of sanctions statistics and what additional information and commentary is appropriate to explain this complex area.</p> answering member printed Lord Freud question first answered 15/09/2015 11:24:24 answering member 3893 label Biography information for Lord Freud
tabling member	635 label Biography information for Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope