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539745
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-07-18more like thismore than 2016-07-18
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
hansard heading Developing Countries: Poverty more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether UK trade negotiators will be instructed to consider the risks and opportunities for poverty reduction in the least developed countries during future negotiations of trade deals. more like this
tabling member constituency Halifax remove filter
tabling member printed
Holly Lynch more like this
uin 43100 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-07-21more like thismore than 2016-07-21
answer text <p>The UK Government is committed to ensuring developing countries can reduce poverty through trading opportunities. Trading arrangements that do not involve developing countries can still have an impact on them. Such impacts will be taken into account as the UK develops its international trade policy.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham more like this
answering member printed Greg Hands more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-07-21T16:36:25.5Zmore like thismore than 2016-07-21T16:36:25.5Z
answering member
1526
label Biography information for Greg Hands more like this
tabling member
4472
label Biography information for Holly Lynch more like this
539746
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-07-18more like thismore than 2016-07-18
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
hansard heading Developing Countries: Exports more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps he is taking to ensure that the UK's future trade agreements take into account their potential effect on exports from the least developed countries to the UK. more like this
tabling member constituency Halifax remove filter
tabling member printed
Holly Lynch more like this
uin 43101 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-07-21more like thismore than 2016-07-21
answer text <p>The UK Government is committed to ensuring developing countries can reduce poverty through trading opportunities. As the UK prepares to leave the EU there will be no initial change in the way we trade with developing countries. The UK has a unique opportunity to shape a bright future for the UK and its trading relationship with developing countries.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham more like this
answering member printed Greg Hands more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-07-21T16:34:29.093Zmore like thismore than 2016-07-21T16:34:29.093Z
answering member
1526
label Biography information for Greg Hands more like this
tabling member
4472
label Biography information for Holly Lynch more like this
521933
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-05-26more like thismore than 2016-05-26
answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept id 26 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
hansard heading Age: Discrimination more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, whether he has made an assessment of the implications for his Department's policies of the evidence by the Federation of Small Businesses to the National Minimum Wage Low Pay Commission Report Spring 2016, page 244, on age discrimination in recruitment. more like this
tabling member constituency Halifax remove filter
tabling member printed
Holly Lynch more like this
uin 38726 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-06-06more like thismore than 2016-06-06
answer text <p>There have been age-related rates in the minimum wage structure since its introduction in 1999. Setting different minimum wage rates according to the age of the worker helps to protect the employment prospects of younger workers.</p><p> </p><p>The provisions in the National Minimum Wage Act 1998 mean that employers are able to pay different rates to workers of different ages in line with the NMW Regulations 2015. The Equality Act 2010 has a specific exemption which ensures that employers are not vulnerable to age discrimination claims where they have paid their workers the NMW age-related rates.</p><p> </p><p>Leaving aside the NMW rates, any decisions on pay more generally, employment or other terms and conditions taken on the basis of age will need to be objectively justified by the employer.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Grantham and Stamford more like this
answering member printed Nick Boles more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-06-06T10:47:55.163Zmore like thismore than 2016-06-06T10:47:55.163Z
answering member
3995
label Biography information for Nick Boles more like this
tabling member
4472
label Biography information for Holly Lynch more like this
521942
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-05-26more like thismore than 2016-05-26
answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept id 26 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
hansard heading Productivity more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, how his Department assesses differences in productivity levels between workers aged under and over 25. more like this
tabling member constituency Halifax remove filter
tabling member printed
Holly Lynch more like this
uin 38627 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-06-06more like thismore than 2016-06-06
answer text <p>There are no official statistics estimating the productivity of workers by their age. Labour productivity as provided by the Office for National Statistics is only separately estimated by sector.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Broxtowe more like this
answering member printed Anna Soubry more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-06-06T12:44:10.717Zmore like thismore than 2016-06-06T12:44:10.717Z
answering member
3938
label Biography information for Anna Soubry more like this
tabling member
4472
label Biography information for Holly Lynch more like this
521944
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-05-26more like thismore than 2016-05-26
answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept id 26 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
hansard heading Productivity more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what comparative assessment he has made of productivity levels of workers aged under and over 25 in the (a) hospitality and (b) retail sectors; and what account is taken of such productivity data in determining the level of the National Minimum Wage. more like this
tabling member constituency Halifax remove filter
tabling member printed
Holly Lynch more like this
uin 38628 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-06-06more like thismore than 2016-06-06
answer text <p>While labour productivity statistics are estimated by sector, there are no official statistics estimating the productivity of workers by their age.</p><p> </p><p>The Low Pay Commission (LPC) recommends National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates to Government based on detailed consideration of the evidence on the economy (including productivity statistics), labour market and pay, as well as wide ranging consultation evidence. Earlier this year the Government accepted all of the LPC’s recommendations for the NMW rates that should come in to force in October this year for workers aged under 25.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Grantham and Stamford more like this
answering member printed Nick Boles more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-06-06T10:40:37.953Zmore like thismore than 2016-06-06T10:40:37.953Z
answering member
3995
label Biography information for Nick Boles more like this
tabling member
4472
label Biography information for Holly Lynch more like this
521952
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-05-26more like thismore than 2016-05-26
answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept id 26 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
hansard heading Employment: Young People more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, whether he has made an assessment of the implications for his Department's policies of the TUC's oral evidence to the National Minimum Wage Low Pay Commission Report Spring 2016, page 242, on the rate of labour market improvement for those aged between 21 and 24. more like this
tabling member constituency Halifax remove filter
tabling member printed
Holly Lynch more like this
uin 38727 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-06-06more like thismore than 2016-06-06
answer text <p>Setting different minimum wage rates according to the age of the worker helps to protect the employment prospects of younger workers.</p><p> </p><p>While this has improved recently, those aged 21 to 24 have a marked difference in labour market dynamics when compared to older workers. This is evident through differences in their median earnings, employment rates and unemployment rates.</p><p> </p><p>The Low Pay Commission (LPC) recommends National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates to Government based on detailed consideration of the evidence on the economy, labour market and pay, as well as wide ranging consultation evidence. Earlier this year the Government accepted all of the LPC’s recommendations for NMW rates for workers aged under 25; this means the 21-24 year old NMW rate will increase by 25p (3.7 per cent) to £6.95 per hour in October. This is the largest single increase in the main rate of the NMW since 2008 in cash terms.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Grantham and Stamford more like this
answering member printed Nick Boles more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-06-06T10:43:37.193Zmore like thismore than 2016-06-06T10:43:37.193Z
answering member
3995
label Biography information for Nick Boles more like this
tabling member
4472
label Biography information for Holly Lynch more like this
522187
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-05-26more like thismore than 2016-05-26
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Emergency Calls more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what information she holds on the number of 999 calls abandoned before being answered in (a) England, (b) Yorkshire and (c) Calderdale. more like this
tabling member constituency Halifax remove filter
tabling member printed
Holly Lynch more like this
uin 38618 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-06-06more like thismore than 2016-06-06
answer text <p>The Home Office does not hold information on the number of 999 calls abandoned before being answered in (a) England, (b) Yorkshire and (c) Calderdale.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hemel Hempstead more like this
answering member printed Mike Penning more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-06-06T12:58:45.967Zmore like thismore than 2016-06-06T12:58:45.967Z
answering member
1528
label Biography information for Sir Mike Penning more like this
tabling member
4472
label Biography information for Holly Lynch more like this
516804
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-04-28more like thismore than 2016-04-28
answering body
Department for Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Floods: EU Solidarity Fund more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the progress of the EU Solidarity Fund application to help people affected by flooding. more like this
tabling member constituency Halifax remove filter
tabling member printed
Holly Lynch more like this
uin 904835 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-05-05more like thismore than 2016-05-05
answer text <p>The Government submitted an initial UK application to the EU Solidarity Fund on Friday 26 February. The Department for Communities and Local Government is in regular discussions with the devolved administrations, local authorities and other government departments including the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, as we work to refine our cost estimates and figures.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Stockton South more like this
answering member printed James Wharton more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-05-05T10:30:51.757Zmore like thismore than 2016-05-05T10:30:51.757Z
answering member
4123
label Biography information for Lord Wharton of Yarm more like this
tabling member
4472
label Biography information for Holly Lynch more like this
509954
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-04-11more like thismore than 2016-04-11
answering body
Attorney General more like this
answering dept id 88 more like this
answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
hansard heading UK Membership of EU more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Attorney General, what assessment the Government has made of the use of the European Arrest Warrant as a prosecutorial tool in the event of a vote to leave the European Union. more like this
tabling member constituency Halifax remove filter
tabling member printed
Holly Lynch more like this
uin 33326 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-04-19more like thismore than 2016-04-19
answer text <p>I refer the Hon. Member to the <strong><a href="https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2016-04-14/debates/16041436000017/EuropeanArrestWarrant" target="_blank">answer</a></strong> I gave to the oral questions from the Hon. Member for Stalybridge and Hythe and the Hon. Member for Kingston Upon Hull North on the 14<sup>th</sup> of April 2016.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Kenilworth and Southam more like this
answering member printed Jeremy Wright more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-04-19T10:38:00.903Zmore like thismore than 2016-04-19T10:38:00.903Z
answering member
1560
label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Wright more like this
tabling member
4472
label Biography information for Holly Lynch more like this
509987
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-04-11more like thismore than 2016-04-11
answering body
HM Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name CaTreasury more like this
hansard heading Young People: Finance more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to ensure young people are not disproportionately affected by reductions in government expenditure. more like this
tabling member constituency Halifax remove filter
tabling member printed
Holly Lynch more like this
uin 33321 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-04-19more like thismore than 2016-04-19
answer text <p>The Government published distributional analysis to accompany Budget 2016 which shows that spending is focused towards households with children and young people, who will receive around £1,500 more per person per year in 2019-20 than working age households without children or young people.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency East Hampshire more like this
answering member printed Damian Hinds more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-04-19T14:24:12.467Zmore like thismore than 2016-04-19T14:24:12.467Z
answering member
3969
label Biography information for Damian Hinds more like this
tabling member
4472
label Biography information for Holly Lynch more like this