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1682018

registered interest
date	15/01/2024
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	McClure Solicitors: Insolvency
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will take steps with Cabinet colleagues to (a) support clients of McClure Solicitors and (b) ensure former clients are aware of the firm’s collapse and the potential consequences for their legal arrangements.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North West
tabling member printed	Carol Monaghan
uin	9542
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/01/2024 answer text <p>The legal profession in England and Wales operates independently of government. The responsibility for regulating the sector sits with the approved regulators, overseen by the Legal Services Board (LSB). The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is responsible for regulating the professional conduct of solicitors, as well as most law firms in England and Wales. The SRA’s role involves protecting clients and the public. The different ways in which they can provide support to consumers of legal services can be found on their website: <a href="https://www.sra.org.uk/consumers/who-we-are/expect-from-us/" target="_blank">SRA | What you can expect from us | Solicitors Regulation Authority</a>.</p><p> </p><p>For clients based in Scotland, the Law Society of Scotland (TLSS) is the professional body responsible for regulating Scottish solicitors. They have confirmed that they are taking measures to meet their regulatory obligations and assist consumers impacted by the collapse of WW &amp; J McClures. Advice for those affected by the collapse of McClures can be accessed on TLSS’s website: <a href="https://www.lawscot.org.uk/news-and-events/law-society-news/mcclures-jones-whyte-faqs/" target="_blank">https://www.lawscot.org.uk/news-and-events/law-society-news/mcclures-jones-whyte-faqs/</a>.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is aware of the issues surrounding WW &amp; J McClures collapse, which involve multiple regulators responding to former clients across Scotland, England and Wales. Government officials have spoken to the SRA, which has confirmed that it is aware of the issues at hand and is continuing to investigate them at a senior level. There are several routes in place to ensure consumers have access to support in the event of the collapse of their solicitor’s law firm.</p><p> </p><p>The Legal Ombudsman (LeO) deals with service complaints against regulated legal services providers – including those who are no longer operational. Their website provides information with regards to the different routes available for consumers depending on their personal circumstances: <a href="https://www.legalombudsman.org.uk/for-consumers/factsheets/complaining-about-closed-service-providers/" target="_blank">Complaining about closed service providers | Legal Ombudsman</a>.</p><p> </p><p>With regards to the issue of raising awareness among clients of McClures, there are requirements with respect to the advertising and publication of an insolvency so that creditors and other interested parties are made aware. The administration of McClures was advertised as required in the <a href="https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/3796214" target="_blank">London Gazette</a>. Information for former clients of McClures in Scotland was also published by <a href="https://www.lawscot.org.uk/news-and-events/law-society-news/mcclures-jones-whyte-faqs/" target="_blank">Law Society of Scotland</a>. In addition, for clients of McClures across Great Britain, Jones Whyte published an <a href="https://joneswhyte.co.uk/wills-trusts-probate/mcclure-solicitors/?utm_feeditemid=&amp;utm_device=c&amp;utm_term=mcclure%20solicitors&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;utm_campaign=McClure+Solicitors&amp;hsa_cam=15061896863&amp;hsa_grp=124024531090&amp;hsa_mt=e&amp;hsa_src=g&amp;hsa_ad=555681564615&amp;hsa_acc=9487076891&amp;hsa_net=adwords&amp;hsa_kw=mcclure%20solicitors&amp;hsa_tgt=kwd-355560480150&amp;hsa_ver=3&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIt7yH6oKvggMVjI5QBh1vZggqEAAYASAAEgKtGfD_BwE" target="_blank">extensive list of FAQs</a>, covering the number of clients it had taken on, the steps it was taking to contact those clients, and the procedure for clients to transfer to another legal firm if they wished.</p> answering member constituency Finchley and Golders Green answering member printed Mike Freer question first answered 18/01/2024 12:18:19 answering member 4004 label Biography information for Mike Freer
tabling member	4443 label Biography information for Carol Monaghan

1659078

registered interest
date	07/09/2023
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Paternity Pay
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether she has made a recent assessment of the potential merits of increasing the length of time for which paternity pay is awarded from two to four weeks.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North West
tabling member printed	Carol Monaghan
uin	198359
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2023 answer text <p>We recently published our response to the consultation on parental leave and pay. This detailed our planned reforms to make Paternity Leave and Pay more flexible and easier to take, including increasing the period of time within which leave can be taken and allowing it to be taken in non-consecutive blocks. In line with other parental pay entitlements, Paternity Pay is paid at the statutory rate.</p><p>The standard rate of Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory Maternity Pay is reviewed annually and from April 2023, it increased by September's CPI figure of 10.1 per cent to £172.48.</p> answering member constituency Thirsk and Malton answering member printed Kevin Hollinrake grouped question UIN 198360 198363 question first answered 14/09/2023 15:38:19 answering member 4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake
tabling member	4443 label Biography information for Carol Monaghan

1659079

registered interest
date	07/09/2023
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Paternity Pay
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent assessment she has made of the potential merits of increasing the level of paternity pay.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North West
tabling member printed	Carol Monaghan
uin	198360
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2023 answer text <p>We recently published our response to the consultation on parental leave and pay. This detailed our planned reforms to make Paternity Leave and Pay more flexible and easier to take, including increasing the period of time within which leave can be taken and allowing it to be taken in non-consecutive blocks. In line with other parental pay entitlements, Paternity Pay is paid at the statutory rate.</p><p>The standard rate of Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory Maternity Pay is reviewed annually and from April 2023, it increased by September's CPI figure of 10.1 per cent to £172.48.</p> answering member constituency Thirsk and Malton answering member printed Kevin Hollinrake grouped question UIN 198359 198363 question first answered 14/09/2023 15:38:19 answering member 4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake
tabling member	4443 label Biography information for Carol Monaghan

1659082

registered interest
date	07/09/2023
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Paternity Pay
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of increasing (a) the length of time for which paternity pay is awarded and (b) the level of paternity pay when the mother is not working.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North West
tabling member printed	Carol Monaghan
uin	198363
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2023 answer text <p>We recently published our response to the consultation on parental leave and pay. This detailed our planned reforms to make Paternity Leave and Pay more flexible and easier to take, including increasing the period of time within which leave can be taken and allowing it to be taken in non-consecutive blocks. In line with other parental pay entitlements, Paternity Pay is paid at the statutory rate.</p><p>The standard rate of Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory Maternity Pay is reviewed annually and from April 2023, it increased by September's CPI figure of 10.1 per cent to £172.48.</p> answering member constituency Thirsk and Malton answering member printed Kevin Hollinrake grouped question UIN 198359 198360 question first answered 14/09/2023 15:38:19 answering member 4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake
tabling member	4443 label Biography information for Carol Monaghan

1658732

registered interest
date	06/09/2023
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	Digital Technology
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she plans to publish a revised Digital Inclusion Strategy.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North West
tabling member printed	Carol Monaghan
uin	198196
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2023 answer text <p>The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is committed to closing the digital divide and meeting the government’s commitment that nobody should be left behind in the digital age. The 2014 Digital Inclusion Strategy, and the four pillars it sets out, remains as relevant today as it was when published. These principles were further echoed in the Government’s UK<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uks-digital-strategy/uk-digital-strategy#the-whole-uk-spreading-prosperity-and-levelling-up" target="_blank"> Digital Strategy</a> published in 2022, and our vision to enable everyone from across the UK to benefit from all that digital innovation can offer.</p><p>The Department has noted this recommendation in the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee’s report on digital exclusion and cost of living and will formally respond this month.</p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 11/09/2023 16:01:35 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	4443 label Biography information for Carol Monaghan

1658734

registered interest
date	06/09/2023
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	Digital Technology: Training
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether her Department plans to increase funding for digital inclusion and skills.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North West
tabling member printed	Carol Monaghan
uin	198197
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2023 answer text <p><strong>Digital Skills</strong></p><p>The Government recognises that digital skills are becoming ever more important in the economy. Last year, we launched the UK <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uks-digital-strategy/uk-digital-strategy#s3:~:text=3.%20Digital%20skills%20and%20talent" target="_blank">Digital Strategy</a>, which set out our commitment to develop digital skills across the whole of the UK.</p><p> </p><p>To grow the digital workforce in the UK, the government has introduced a range of interventions across the digital skills pipeline and at all levels. This includes ensuring there is a range of flexible courses available for people already in the workforce. As part of Skills for Life, the government launched Skills Bootcamps, which offer free, flexible courses lasting up to 16 weeks, with a guaranteed job interview at the end. The Department for Education is increasing investment to up to £150 million this year.</p><p> </p><p>To provide people with the opportunity to develop specialised AI and data skills, even for those who have no previous experience, the government has made a £30 million investment via two phases in AI and Data science conversion courses. The government is committed to ensuring the tech sector is diverse, which is why the government has funded scholarships for underrepresented groups to earn a masters degree on these courses, and has supported the Tech Talent Charter (TCC) since 2017.</p><p><strong>Digital Inclusion</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The government is committed to closing the digital divide and meeting our commitment that nobody should be left behind in the digital age. This directly supports the UK’s <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uks-digital-strategy/uk-digital-strategy#the-whole-uk-spreading-prosperity-and-levelling-up" target="_blank">Digital Strategy </a>and its “vision to enable everyone, from every industry and across the UK, to benefit from all that digital innovation can offer.”</p><p> </p><p>Supporting people to engage in an increasingly digitalised world involves overcoming the barriers to access, skills, motivation and trust identified in the government’s digital inclusion strategy. A range of departments support the government’s approach to removing these barriers.</p><p> </p><p>The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is tackling these issues by continuing to invest in digital infrastructure to broaden gigabit-capable and mobile-network coverage. To support low income households stay connected, the Government continues to work with telecoms providers to ensure market provision of low-cost broadband and mobile tariffs.</p><p> </p><p>The Department for Education are providing access to essential digital skills courses through the Essential Digital Entitlement and the Adult Education budget. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport are leveraging our national network of libraries to serve as an alternative point of internet access with in-person support. Department for Work and Pensions are referring claimants to essential digital skills courses to improve their chances of securing employment and supporting eligible claimants with the provision of devices and connectivity connection. Cabinet Office is setting an example by monitoring the accessibility of all public sector websites to make sure that everyone, including people with disabilities and impairments, can access public services.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 11/09/2023 16:41:19 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	4443 label Biography information for Carol Monaghan

1652992

registered interest
date	13/07/2023
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Food: Allergies
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of including pea protein as an allergen in food labelling.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North West
tabling member printed	Carol Monaghan
uin	193951
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2023 answer text <p>The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has policy responsibility for food safety, including food allergen labelling, in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and Food Standards Scotland are responsible for food allergen labelling in Scotland.</p><p>The FSA is aware that pea protein allergies are an emerging area of concern and there are reports of adverse reactions to pea protein in the scientific literature. However, evidence on this is currently limited and the prevalence of pea protein allergies is unknown in the United Kingdom at present. As and when information is available, the FSA will assess the evidence, but have no current plans to amend the 14 allergens list. Any additions to this list would only be made based on relevant scientific evidence and views gathered through public consultation. The FSA continues to monitor the situation closely and is currently working with the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology on hidden and emerging food allergens.</p> answering member constituency Harborough answering member printed Neil O'Brien grouped question UIN 193952 question first answered 20/07/2023 08:14:50 answering member 4679 label Biography information for Neil O'Brien
tabling member	4443 label Biography information for Carol Monaghan

1623792

registered interest
date	25/04/2023
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Earthquakes: Turkey
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has made additional resources available for processing visa applications impacted by the earthquakes in Turkey.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North West
tabling member printed	Carol Monaghan
uin	182619
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/05/2023 answer text <p>By working with TLS, the commercial partner, we are continuing to provide access to Visa Application Centres (VAC) throughout Turkey. Adana VAC increased its opening days from 3 to 5 days a week to meet demand closest to the earthquake area. There are also VACs in Ankara, Antalya, Bursa, Istanbul, and Izmir, many of which continue to provide 5 day a week capacity for those looking to apply for a UK visa under one of our current visit, family, work and study routes and enable those who have already applied to submit their biometrics.</p><p>UKVI will aim to process any compassionate cases as quickly as possible in line with current guidance.</p><p>Should individual circumstances require a quicker decision, applicants should raise this with visa application centre staff when submitting their biometrics and UKVI will consider this as part of their wider application.</p><p>If applicants have an existing visa application and have been impacted by the earthquake, then they should please contact the UKVI Contact Centre, details can be found at: <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fcontact-ukvi-inside-outside-uk&amp;data=05%7C01%7CBenjamin.Compton-James1%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7Ce8a336ce93614d949cbb08db133077f7%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C638124871104638393%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=e4aC2ux6rUThYG0qUOJ6eQWlXzPLa%2ByS%2F%2BU24bEYID0%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-inside-outside-uk</a>.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick question first answered 02/05/2023 16:31:05 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
tabling member	4443 label Biography information for Carol Monaghan

1606408

registered interest
date	22/03/2023
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Motor Vehicles: Prices
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the expensive car supplement.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North West
tabling member printed	Carol Monaghan
uin	171452
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/03/2023 answer text <p>Cars with a list price when new exceeding £40,000 pay an additional supplement for five years as well as paying the standard rate of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), which means those who can afford the most expensive cars pay more than the standard rate paid by other drivers.</p><p> </p><p>The £40,000 threshold was set as a suitable way of distinguishing the more luxury end of the new car market. As around 80% of all new cars currently have a list price below £40,000, the Government considers this threshold to be suitable.</p><p> </p><p>As with all taxes, the expensive car supplement is kept under review and any changes are considered and announced by the chancellor.</p> answering member constituency South Suffolk answering member printed James Cartlidge question first answered 27/03/2023 16:52:06 answering member 4519 label Biography information for James Cartlidge
tabling member	4443 label Biography information for Carol Monaghan

1605270

registered interest
date	20/03/2023
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Immigration: Scotland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential effect of her immigration policies on the (a) population of and (b) labour market in Scotland.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North West
tabling member printed	Carol Monaghan
uin	904179
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/03/2023 answer text <p>The UK’s immigration system enables individuals to enter UK for work purposes from all parts of the world where they have a suitable job offer and meet our criteria. This is helping fill skills gaps, boosting our economy and through specific visa offers, such as the Health and Care visa, supporting our public services.</p><p>There is no compelling argument that Scotland should have a different immigration system to the rest of the UK. Indeed it’s economy benefits from the simplicity and clarity of having one single system for our country. Scotland’s economically active rate is closely aligned with UK average. Minor variations are accounted for in the Scotland specific Shortage Occupation List.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick question first answered 20/03/2023 16:15:11 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
tabling member	4443 label Biography information for Carol Monaghan