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968430

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date	06/09/2018
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	Inflatables: Safety
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to improve the safety standard of inflatables at funfairs.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	170953
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2018 answer text <p>The Health and Safety at Work Act applies to the supply, hire and use of inflatables for commercial purposes. The Act is enforced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) or by Local Authorities, depending upon where the inflatable is being used.</p><p> </p><p>This legislation is supported by guidance published by HSE (<a href="http://www.hse.gov.uk/entertainment/fairgrounds/inflatables.htm" target="_blank">http://www.hse.gov.uk/entertainment/fairgrounds/inflatables.htm</a>) which sets out the steps that should be taken by operators to control the risks of operating and using this equipment; and by an annual inspection scheme for inflatables run by the industry’s two inspection bodies, the Pertexa Inflatable Play Accreditation (PIPA) and the Amusement Device Inspection Procedures Scheme (ADIPS).</p><p> </p><p>Following two recent and tragic incidents in which children died, HSE is reviewing these arrangements to ensure that the high standard of safety for children using bouncy castles and similar play equipment is maintained. This work will encompass small businesses operating inflatables and inflatables used at funfairs.</p> answering member constituency Truro and Falmouth answering member printed Sarah Newton grouped question UIN 170724 question first answered 13/09/2018 14:05:28 answering member 4071 label Biography information for Sarah Newton
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

968956

registered interest
date	06/09/2018
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	Broadcasting: Finance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the level of funding in relation to programming for the nations of the UK.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North West
tabling member printed	Carol Monaghan
uin	906663
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2018 answer text <p>The government is committed to the future of minority language broadcasting.</p><p> </p><p>The BBC Charter, agreed with government, sets out a clear commitment to Welsh and Gaelic language broadcasting.</p><p> </p><p>The BBC must also support the creative economies of each nation and this hugely positive impact can be seen in the world class creative hubs of Glasgow and Cardiff</p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James question first answered 06/09/2018 10:50:59 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
tabling member	4443 label Biography information for Carol Monaghan

968957

registered interest
date	06/09/2018
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	Gambling: Crime
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps his Department is taking to tackle gambling-related harm.
tabling member constituency	Inverclyde
tabling member printed	Ronnie Cowan
uin	906665
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2018 answer text <p>This Government takes gambling-related harm seriously and in May we announced a strong package of measures to tackle it. We have taken decisive action on fixed-odds betting terminals to cut the maximum stake to £2. On 5<sup>th</sup> September, the Gambling Commission launched its consultation on proposals to increase player protections online, including stronger age and identity verification. Further consultation on affordability checks will follow in due course</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford answering member printed Tracey Crouch question first answered 06/09/2018 11:07:55 answering member 3950 label Biography information for Dame Tracey Crouch
tabling member	4465 label Biography information for Ronnie Cowan

968958

registered interest
date	06/09/2018
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	Voluntary Work: Young People
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What plans he has to discuss the establishment of a youth full-time social action pilot programme with delivery organisations.
tabling member constituency	Mid Dorset and North Poole
tabling member printed	Michael Tomlinson
uin	906667
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2018 answer text <p>I met both Steve Holliday, the Chair of the Full Time Social Action Review, and City Year, a provider of full time social action, in May.</p><p> </p><p>I have no further plans to discuss a pilot programme with delivery organisations.</p><p> </p><p>We are committed to supporting young people to take action on the issues they care about, and has invested in youth social action through programmes including the #iwill campaign and the National Citizen Service.</p> answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford answering member printed Tracey Crouch question first answered 06/09/2018 11:06:57 answering member 3950 label Biography information for Dame Tracey Crouch
tabling member	4497 label Biography information for Michael Tomlinson

968959

registered interest
date	06/09/2018
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	Domestic Visits: Wakefield
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	Whether he plans to visit Wakefield in the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Wakefield
tabling member printed	Mary Creagh
uin	906668
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2018 answer text <p>I refer the hon member to my response to her question during the topical oral questions on 6th September.</p><p>I do hope to visit Wakefield within the next 12 months.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 06/09/2018 16:33:48 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	1579 label Biography information for Mary Creagh

968960

registered interest
date	06/09/2018
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	Social Enterprises
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps his Department is taking to encourage the public sector to commission goods and services from social enterprises.
tabling member constituency	Stoke-on-Trent Central
tabling member printed	Gareth Snell
uin	906669
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2018 answer text <p>The Civil Society Strategy recently set out government's long term ambition to grow social value commissioning and strengthen the Social Value Act.</p><p>We have already committed £2.7 million to support the growth and sustainability of public service mutuals, the majority of which are staff-led social enterprises.</p><p> </p><p>With the Cabinet Office, DCMS is implementing a package of measures for the future of social value and procurement. This includes training for government commercial staff and will help unlock more opportunities for social enterprises.</p> answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford answering member printed Tracey Crouch question first answered 06/09/2018 11:08:32 answering member 3950 label Biography information for Dame Tracey Crouch
tabling member	4595 label Biography information for Gareth Snell

969023

registered interest
date	06/09/2018
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Immigration
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether evidence provided to substantiate immigration applications in the UK is (a) digitally stored and (b) automatically allocated to the correct application and caseworker.
tabling member constituency	Edmonton
tabling member printed	Kate Osamor
uin	171376
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2018 answer text <p>Currently applications submitted in the UK in some work and study routes have supporting evidence digitised and unique application numbers are used to ensure that evidence is attached to the correct application record and assigned to the correct team for case-working.</p> answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North answering member printed Caroline Nokes question first answered 13/09/2018 16:22:03 answering member 4048 label Biography information for Caroline Nokes
tabling member	4515 label Biography information for Kate Osamor

969024

registered interest
date	06/09/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Developing Countries: Tax Havens
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, with reference to the press release, New UK aid package will stop dirty money in its tracks and recover millions of pounds for developing countries, published by the Government on 30 August 2018, whether the programme will include tackling tax havens.
tabling member constituency	Edmonton
tabling member printed	Kate Osamor
uin	171377
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2018 answer text <p>Illicit finance, including tax evasion, is a problem shared by all jurisdictions with significant financial services centres. Tackling this problem is a priority for me and for my Department. DFID is working closely with the rest of Her Majesty’s Government to do more to support the efforts of key jurisdictions including offshore financial centres to strengthen their response to illicit finance.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 13/09/2018 16:12:39 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	4515 label Biography information for Kate Osamor

969025

registered interest
date	06/09/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Yemen: Military Intervention
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of access to Saada by humanitarian relief organisations after the military operations in that area in August 2018.
tabling member constituency	Edmonton
tabling member printed	Kate Osamor
uin	171378
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2018 answer text <p>Insecurity, damaged infrastructure and bureaucratic constraints throughout Yemen, including in Sa’ada, continue to threaten the access of humanitarian relief organisations to the 22.2 million Yemenis in need of assistance across the country. As of August 2018, the UN assess Sa’ada district as having high access constraints.</p><p> </p><p>We continue to work closely with our UN and NGO delivery partners, in Sa’ada and northern Yemen, who are operating under difficult circumstances to reach the most vulnerable. We also urge all parties to the conflict to ensure rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian and commercial access across Yemen, including in Sa’ada, and to do everything possible to protect innocent civilians and demonstrate their commitment to International Humanitarian Law.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 13/09/2018 16:20:38 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	4515 label Biography information for Kate Osamor

969026

registered interest
date	06/09/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Palestinians: Refugees
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, with reference to the press release, New UK aid package to meet immediate needs of Palestinians through UN Relief and Works Agency, published on 4 September 2018, whether she plans to allocate additional funding for Palestinian refugees as a result of the US administration's decision to cut its funding to the UNRWA.
tabling member constituency	Edmonton
tabling member printed	Kate Osamor
uin	171379
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2018 answer text <p>The UK has announced £17 million of funding over the past four months, in addition to our original budget of £28.5 million, to protect UNRWA’s vital services. We continue to work with international partners to help unlock further funding for UNRWA and are considering the UK’s plans to help continue meeting the needs of Palestinian refugees across the region.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 13/09/2018 16:13:49 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	4515 label Biography information for Kate Osamor