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1147425
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-10-01more like thismore than 2019-10-01
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Persecution of Christians across the Globe Independent Review 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when the Cabinet plans to discuss the recommendations of the Bishop of Truro’s Independent Review for the Foreign Secretary of FCO Support for Persecuted Christians. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 292977 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-07more like thismore than 2019-10-07
answer text <p>​Work has begun to implement the recommendations from the Bishop of Truro's Review in a way that will bring real improvements in the lives of those persecuted because of their faith or belief. In accordance with the Bishop's recommendation, the former Foreign Secretary wrote to Ministerial counterparts to ask them to take note of the Review's recommendations. We are now considering how we might best take forward a Cabinet discussion of Freedom of Religion or Belief in a way that galvanises cross-governmental action on this issue.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Derbyshire more like this
answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-07T15:35:49.843Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-07T15:35:49.843Z
answering member
4053
label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1138608
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-12more like thismore than 2019-07-12
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Jagtar Singh Johal 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his Indian counterpart on the time taken to conduct the trial of Jagtar Singh Johal in that country. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 276588 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-17more like thismore than 2019-07-17
answer text <p>​We regularly make representations on Mr <strong>Johal</strong>'s behalf, including raising his right to a fair trial. Our High Commissioner in India raised this with the Indian High Commissioner to the UK most recently on 10 June.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-17T14:41:27.283Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-17T14:41:27.283Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1149904
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-10-16more like thismore than 2019-10-16
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Persecution of Christians across the Globe Independent Review 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, with reference to the Answer of 7 October 2019 to Question 292977 on Persecution of Christians Across the Globe Independent Review; on what date he plans to hold the Cabinet discussion on Freedom of Religion or Belief. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 1089 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-24more like thismore than 2019-10-24
answer text <p>​We have drawn up an implementation plan for the Bishop of Truro’s various recommendations, dividing them into short, medium and longer term priorities. We believe that it is better to allow time to prepare properly for a Cabinet level discussion on freedom of religion or belief and are looking to schedule this at an appropriate time; this is not a short term task.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Derbyshire more like this
answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-24T16:50:19.9Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-24T16:50:19.9Z
answering member
4053
label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1146195
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-25more like thismore than 2019-09-25
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading West Africa: Religious Freedom 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help tackle religious oppression against (a) Christians and (b) other religious groups in (i) Burkina Faso and (ii) other parts of West Africa. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 291144 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-09-30more like thismore than 2019-09-30
answer text <p>​The UK is deeply concerned about the security deterioration in Burkina Faso and the Sahel, including attacks in recent months against religious minorities. We are committed to working with all partners, including Burkina Faso and other countries in West Africa, to protect freedom of religion and belief for all. As the UK increases its work to encourage stability and prosperity in the Sahel, we will continue being vocal champions for the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Pendle more like this
answering member printed Andrew Stephenson more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-09-30T14:46:04.41Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-30T14:46:04.41Z
answering member
4044
label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1146193
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-25more like thismore than 2019-09-25
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Iraq: Religious Freedom 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what role his Department is playing in promoting religious diversity in Iraq. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 291143 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-09-30more like thismore than 2019-09-30
answer text <p>​The UK is committed to promoting and protecting the right to Freedom of Religion or Belief across Iraq. The importance of religious tolerance and diversity was a major subject of discussion during the visit of Iraqi President, Barham Salih, to the UK in June, and in my meeting with Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Al-Hakim on 25 June. To support the return of displaced members of Iraq's Christian communities, we have committed £23.15 million to the UN's Funding Facility for Stabilisation which is helping Iraq to rebuild territory, including predominately Christian areas, liberated from Daesh.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-09-30T14:44:13.617Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-30T14:44:13.617Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1147955
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-10-02more like thismore than 2019-10-02
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Public Appointments 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what progress his Department has made on appointing a director-general level champion for freedom of religious belief. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 293703 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-07more like thismore than 2019-10-07
answer text <p>​Rehman Chishti MP, the Prime Minister's Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief, is overseeing the implementation of the recommendations from the Bishop of Truro’s Review. Work has begun to implement the recommendations in a way that will bring real improvements in the lives of those persecuted because of their faith or belief. We are considering how to take forward the recommendation to appoint a Director General champion for freedom of religion or belief.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Derbyshire more like this
answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-07T15:02:26.357Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-07T15:02:26.357Z
answering member
4053
label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1147968
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-10-02more like thismore than 2019-10-02
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Persecution of Christians across the Globe Independent Review 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, with reference to the Bishop of Truro’s Independent Review for the Foreign Secretary of FCO Support for Persecuted Christians; what progress he has been made on naming the phenomenon of Christian discrimination and persecution. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 293704 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-07more like thismore than 2019-10-07
answer text <p>​Rehman Chishti MP, the Prime Minister's Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief, is overseeing the implementation of the recommendations from the Bishop of Truro’s Review. Work has begun to implement the recommendations in a way that will bring real improvements in the lives of those persecuted because of their faith or belief. On naming the phenomenon of Christian discrimination and persecution, we believe that a definition is best agreed upon by the Christian communities themselves. If a term is agreed, we will consider how it might add value to our work on freedom of religion or belief.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Derbyshire more like this
answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-07T15:07:46.51Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-07T15:07:46.51Z
answering member
4053
label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1136080
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-01more like thismore than 2019-07-01
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Jagtar Singh Johal 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what (a) reassurances about the health of Jagtar Singh Johal and (b) information on when he will (i) stand trial or (ii) be released his Department has received from the Indian Government. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 271575 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-09more like thismore than 2019-07-09
answer text <p>​Our consular staff in India visit Mr Johal regularly to monitor his welfare and ensure he is able to access his legal representatives. They last visited Mr Johal on 27 June. The British Government cannot interfere in the judicial processes of other countries any more than we would accept interference in our own judicial system. However, we can consider approaching the authorities if there are concerns that a trial does not follow internationally recognised standards for a fair trial or is unreasonably delayed compared to local cases. In our representations to the Government of India on Mr Johal's behalf, we have raised his right to a fair trial.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-09T15:06:04.713Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-09T15:06:04.713Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1650707
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-06-29more like thismore than 2023-06-29
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Pets: Theft 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 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to reduce pet theft. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 905838 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-07-07more like thismore than 2023-07-07
answer text <p>While stealing a pet is already a criminal offence under the Theft Act 1968, we understand the devastating impact that the theft of a pet can have. That is why we intend to legislate to make pet abduction a specific offence, building on the recent work of the Pet Theft Taskforce to clamp down on this heartless crime.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Copeland more like this
answering member printed Trudy Harrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-07-07T10:55:11.997Zmore like thismore than 2023-07-07T10:55:11.997Z
answering member
4593
label Biography information for Trudy Harrison more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1134838
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-26more like thismore than 2019-06-26
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Jagtar Singh Johal 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what progress he has made with his Indian counterpart on securing the release of Jagtar Singh Johal. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 269756 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-01more like thismore than 2019-07-01
answer text <p>We make frequent representations on Mr <strong>Johal</strong>'s behalf. Most recently, the British High Commissioner to India raised Mr <strong>Johal</strong>'s case with the Indian Foreign Secretary on 10 May, and with the Indian High Commissioner to the UK on 10 June. The Minister for Asia and the Pacific also raised Mr <strong>Johal</strong>'s case with the Indian Foreign Secretary on 12 March. The Foreign Secretary and the Minister for Asia and the Pacific met with Mr Johal's family and their MP, Martin Docherty-Hughes on 24 April. Our consular staff in India continue to regularly visit Mr <strong>Johal</strong>.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-01T16:42:11.673Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-01T16:42:11.673Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1149906
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-10-16more like thismore than 2019-10-16
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Persecution of Christians across the Globe Independent Review 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, with reference to the Answer of 30 September 2019 to Question 291141 on Persecution of Christians Across the Globe Independent Review, what the timescale is for his Department to implement the recommendations of the Bishop of Truro’s Independent Review for the Foreign Secretary of FCO Support for Persecuted Christians. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 1091 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-24more like thismore than 2019-10-24
answer text <p>We have drawn up an implementation plan for the Bishop of Truro’s various recommendations, dividing them into short, medium and longer term priorities. We hope to have implemented, or to be in the course of implementing a good number of them by the end of 2019. Others will take longer, while many will require an ongoing effort to embed into the working practice of the FCO and other Departments. The Bishop of Truro’s Review itself recommends reviewing the implementation of the recommendations after 3 years.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Derbyshire more like this
answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-24T16:51:49.67Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-24T16:51:49.67Z
answering member
4053
label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
806413
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-12-14more like thismore than 2017-12-14
answering body
Department for Exiting the European Union more like this
answering dept id 203 more like this
answering dept short name Exiting the European Union more like this
answering dept sort name Exiting the European Union more like this
hansard heading Brexit more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text Whether his Department is preparing contingency plans for use across Government in the event of there being no deal on the UK leaving the EU. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 902948 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-12-14more like thisremove minimum value filter
answer text <p>We continue to focus on getting a good outcome that works for the UK and for those in the EU. As we move to the next phase of talks, we do so with a renewed sense of optimism about the deal that can be achieved.</p><p>While we do not want or expect a ‘no deal’ outcome, as a responsible Government we will continue to prepare for a range of potential outcomes.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Wycombe more like this
answering member printed Mr Steve Baker more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-12-14T16:46:58.53Zmore like thismore than 2017-12-14T16:46:58.53Z
answering member
4064
label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1134061
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-24more like thismore than 2019-06-24
answering body
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Shared Ownership Schemes: Greater London 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 Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that shared home ownership is affordable in London. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 268523 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-01more like thismore than 2019-07-01
answer text <p>We believe that Shared Ownership has an important role to play, as part of a diverse and thriving housing market, in helping those who aspire to home ownership but may be otherwise unable to afford it. The combination of rent and mortgage will often be lower than the cost of outright purchase and in many areas lower than the cost of private renting.</p><p>We have made changes to Guidance for grant funded Shared Ownership, including raising the income cap on Shared Ownership in England from £60,000 to £80,000 and up to £90,000 in London - allowing 175,000 more households to have access Shared Ownership.</p><p>Between 2015 and 2018 - 6,041 shared ownership homes were completed in London.</p><p>The Mayor has overall responsibility for housing policy and delivery in London, but we are all agreed that London needs to build many more homes to meet its need. That is why we have agreed that London will receive £4.8 billion of the Affordable Homes Programme funding (including £1.67 billion announced at Spring Statement 2018) to deliver at least 116,000 affordable housing starts by March 2022.</p>
answering member constituency North West Hampshire more like this
answering member printed Kit Malthouse more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-01T16:20:55.917Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-01T16:20:55.917Z
answering member
4495
label Biography information for Kit Malthouse more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1628730
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-05-11more like thismore than 2023-05-11
answering body
Department for Business and Trade more like this
answering dept id 214 more like this
answering dept short name Business and Trade more like this
answering dept sort name Business and Trade more like this
hansard heading Overseas Trade 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 and Trade, what steps her Department is taking to help reduce barriers to global trade for British businesses. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 905007 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-05-18more like thismore than 2023-05-18
answer text <p>We are targeting a global ‘hit list’ of barriers whose removal would deliver massive new opportunities for UK business throughout the country, estimated to be worth over £20 billion over five years.</p><p> </p><p>Latest available figures show that in the year to March 2022, the Department resolved 192 trade barriers in 79 countries; 45 of these alone are estimated to be worth around £5 billion to businesses across the UK over the next five years.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-05-18T15:40:54.967Zmore like thismore than 2023-05-18T15:40:54.967Z
answering member
4407
label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1049380
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-01-28more like thismore than 2019-01-28
answering body
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Carbon Monoxide: Alarms more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What progress his Department has made in its review of the rules that require carbon monoxide alarms to be fitted in homes across England. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 908853 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-01-28more like thismore than 2019-01-28
answer text <p>We are making good progress with the review of carbon monoxide alarms. This has included constructive engagement with industry to gather new evidence and information. We are now considering this updated evidence and will set out the Government response in due course.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North West Hampshire more like this
answering member printed Kit Malthouse more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-01-28T16:58:05.877Zmore like thismore than 2019-01-28T16:58:05.877Z
answering member
4495
label Biography information for Kit Malthouse more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1146190
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-25more like thismore than 2019-09-25
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Persecution of Christians across the Globe Independent Review 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what progress his Department has made on implementing the recommendations of the Bishop of Truro’s Independent Review for the Foreign Secretary of FCO Support for Persecuted Christians; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 291141 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-09-30more like thismore than 2019-09-30
answer text <p>We are grateful to the Bishop for setting out ambitious recommendations. The report has identified specific steps that the British Government can take to address the issues faced by persecuted Christians around the world. We have accepted the recommendations in full and are working hard to implement them. On 12 September the Foreign Secretary welcomed the appointment of Rehman Chishti MP as the Prime Minister’s new Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief who will build on the work of the former Envoy Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon. Mr Chishti is delighted with this appointment and looks forward to continuing to enhance the UK’s support for all those suffering persecution based on their faith.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Derbyshire more like this
answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler more like this
grouped question UIN 291142 more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-09-30T12:26:20.263Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-30T12:26:20.263Z
answering member
4053
label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1146191
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-25more like thismore than 2019-09-25
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Persecution of Christians across the Globe Independent Review 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, which recommendations of the Bishop of Truro’s Independent Review for the Foreign Secretary of FCO Support for Persecuted Christians are being prioritised; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 291142 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-09-30more like thismore than 2019-09-30
answer text <p>We are grateful to the Bishop for setting out ambitious recommendations. The report has identified specific steps that the British Government can take to address the issues faced by persecuted Christians around the world. We have accepted the recommendations in full and are working hard to implement them. On 12 September the Foreign Secretary welcomed the appointment of Rehman Chishti MP as the Prime Minister’s new Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief who will build on the work of the former Envoy Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon. Mr Chishti is delighted with this appointment and looks forward to continuing to enhance the UK’s support for all those suffering persecution based on their faith.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Derbyshire more like this
answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler more like this
grouped question UIN 291141 more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-09-30T12:26:20.217Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-30T12:26:20.217Z
answering member
4053
label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1177469
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-10more like thismore than 2020-02-10
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Electric Vehicles: Charging Points 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 Transport, what steps he is taking to ensure the adequate provision of charging infrastructure for electric cars in towns and villages by 2035. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 14813 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-17more like thismore than 2020-02-17
answer text <p>We are currently investing nearly £1.5bn‎ between April 2015 and March 2021, with grants available for plug in vehicles, as well schemes to support charge point infrastructure at homes and workplaces and on residential streets. Government and industry have supported the installation of over 17,000 devices providing over 24,000 publicly available chargepoints. This includes over 2,400 rapid chargepoints – one of the largest networks in Europe. Our grant schemes and our £400m public-private Charging Infrastructure Investment Fund will see thousands more electric vehicle chargepoints installed across the UK. The first £70 million of the Charging Infrastructure Investment Fund will create 3,000 new rapid chargepoints, more than doubling the number of rapid chargepoints across the UK by 2024. Along with the private sector, the Government will invest £1 billion in charging infrastructure – making sure that everyone is within 30 miles of a rapid charging station. On 21 January, we announced that Government has doubled the value of the On-street Residential Charging Scheme for 2020-2021 to £10 million to support the provision of up to 3,600 chargepoints for those that don’t have off-street parking.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield more like this
answering member printed Grant Shapps more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-17T15:12:19.233Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-17T15:12:19.233Z
answering member
1582
label Biography information for Grant Shapps more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1177467
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-10more like thismore than 2020-02-10
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Electric Vehicles 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 Transport, what plans he has to increase the affordability of electric cars. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 14811 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-17more like thismore than 2020-02-17
answer text <p>We are currently investing nearly £1.5bn‎ between April 2015 and March 2021, with grants available for plug in cars, vans, lorries, buses, taxis and motorcycles to reduce the up-front purchase price of electric vehicles, as well schemes to support charge point infrastructure at homes and workplaces and on residential streets. Purchasers of electric vehicles also benefit from lower Vehicle Excise Duty and company car tax rates from April. As part of our consultation on bringing forward the end to the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans, we are asking what the accompanying package of support will need to be to enable the transition and minimise the impacts on businesses and consumers across the UK, building on the significant demand and supply side measures already in place.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield more like this
answering member printed Grant Shapps more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-17T15:18:40.077Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-17T15:18:40.077Z
answering member
1582
label Biography information for Grant Shapps more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
899385
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-05-08more like thismore than 2018-05-08
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Broadcasting 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 Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that public broadcasters reflect and provide for the whole of the UK. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 905196 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-05-10more like thismore than 2018-05-10
answer text <p>We are committed to spreading jobs and prosperity throughout the UK, and it is important that our broadcasting sector reflects and provides for the whole country.</p><p> </p><p>This government is committed to spreading jobs and prosperity throughout the UK, and it is important that our broadcasting sector reflects and provides for the whole country. That is why Public Service Broadcasters are legally obliged to produce a proportion of their content outside of London, as well as make regional programming. This supports the many creative hubs around the UK and widens access to the UK's world class creative industries</p><p> </p><p>We have worked with Channel 4 to secure a commitment to move a minimum 300 staff outside of London, and to increase out of London commissioning spend from 35% to 50%. The government has made clear that we expect other broadcasters to follow Channel 4’s lead.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Stourbridge more like this
answering member printed Margot James more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-05-10T15:53:44.173Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-10T15:53:44.173Z
answering member
4115
label Biography information for Margot James more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
845721
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-02-20more like thismore than 2018-02-20
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Social Security Benefits: Cryptocurrencies 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 Work and Pensions, what assessment her Department has made of the potential benefits of using blockchain for the the welfare and benefits system; and if she will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 128693 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-02-27more like thismore than 2018-02-27
answer text <p>We are committed to harnessing the potential of new technologies in making a positive difference to our customers’ lives. In 2016, we ran a pilot to explore whether a product by GovCoin (now DISC) could help some Universal Credit customers budget. The product utilised blockchain technology.</p><p> </p><p>The pilot that ended in early 2017, provided valuable insight into customer needs, and this was used to inform the decision to develop a future method of payment strategy that outlines DWP’s commitment to improving the methods available to make payments to customers.</p><p> </p><p>We continue to explore payment innovations, including distributed ledger and blockchain technologies and their potential to securely deliver services that our customers rely on.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency North West Hampshire more like this
answering member printed Kit Malthouse more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-02-27T12:14:46.79Zmore like thismore than 2018-02-27T12:14:46.79Z
answering member
4495
label Biography information for Kit Malthouse more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1134060
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-24more like thismore than 2019-06-24
answering body
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Derelict Land: Walsall 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 Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing in Walsall a pilot scheme to streamline the process of bringing unused brownfield sites back into public use. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 268522 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-01more like thismore than 2019-07-01
answer text <p>Walsall has provided an excellent example of land remediation, involving many partners in enterprise, so that a large derelict and contaminated site can be brought back into employment use. Our revised National Planning Policy Framework expects local authorities to give substantial weight to the value of re-using suitable brownfield land, and to prioritise its redevelopment wherever possible. The Government has a toolkit of support for this work, including loan funding for site preparation, infrastructure and land assembly; tax relief for land remediation; and Permission in Principle to speed housing-led development at sites on local Registers of brownfield land. Where appropriate, local authorities should seek the interest and support of development partners such as Homes England.</p><p>Each brownfield site is different and often requires a tailored solution. It is therefore right that local solutions are also explored to find the best approach to brownfield redevelopment for that area, utilising local and national procedures, planning and practice.</p>
answering member constituency North West Hampshire more like this
answering member printed Kit Malthouse more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-01T16:19:18.56Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-01T16:19:18.56Z
answering member
4495
label Biography information for Kit Malthouse more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
843934
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-02-19more like thismore than 2018-02-19
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Mental Health Services: West Midlands 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 Health and Social Care, what recent assessment his Department has made of the level of (a) implementation of the strategy for mental health care and (b) mental health care provision in the Black Country. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 128050 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-02-27more like thismore than 2018-02-27
answer text <p>Walsall Clinical Commissioning Group advises that it is delivering services to support the intentions laid out in the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health. This will identify mental health needs at an earlier opportunity and provide community support and treatment to reduce the use of crisis inpatient services going forward.</p><p> </p><p>Commissioners across the Black Country Sustainability and Transformation Partnership area have assessed local service provision and are working collaboratively to address gaps in services and deliver improved service delivery across the region. This includes potentially jointly commissioning services.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Thurrock more like this
answering member printed Jackie Doyle-Price more like this
grouped question UIN 128329 more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-02-27T15:36:27.073Zmore like thismore than 2018-02-27T15:36:27.073Z
answering member
4065
label Biography information for Dame Jackie Doyle-Price more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
843935
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-02-19more like thismore than 2018-02-19
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Psychiatric Hospitals: West Midlands 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 Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to provide fiscal support to increase the provision of emergency beds for mental health crisis patients in the Black Country. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 128329 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-02-27more like thismore than 2018-02-27
answer text <p>Walsall Clinical Commissioning Group advises that it is delivering services to support the intentions laid out in the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health. This will identify mental health needs at an earlier opportunity and provide community support and treatment to reduce the use of crisis inpatient services going forward.</p><p> </p><p>Commissioners across the Black Country Sustainability and Transformation Partnership area have assessed local service provision and are working collaboratively to address gaps in services and deliver improved service delivery across the region. This includes potentially jointly commissioning services.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Thurrock more like this
answering member printed Jackie Doyle-Price more like this
grouped question UIN 128050 more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-02-27T15:36:27.117Zmore like thismore than 2018-02-27T15:36:27.117Z
answering member
4065
label Biography information for Dame Jackie Doyle-Price more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1147166
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-30more like thismore than 2019-09-30
answering body
Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept id 53 more like this
answering dept short name Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept sort name Cabinet Office more like this
hansard heading Electronic Government: Proof of Identity more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the effect of the withdrawal from the Verify scheme of service providers on people in (a) Walsall North constituency that have enrolled with that service and are required to re-enrol with another service provider. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 292335 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-04more like thismore than 2019-10-04
answer text <p>Under the current GOV.UK Verify contracts, no users will have to re-enroll with a different identity provider to create a new GOV.UK Verify account.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire more like this
answering member printed Simon Hart more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-04T15:39:14.403Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-04T15:39:14.403Z
answering member
3944
label Biography information for Simon Hart more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
804332
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-12-11more like thismore than 2017-12-11
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 Cryptocurrencies 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 size of holdings of Bitcoin and other crypto-currencies have been seized by police and national crime agencies in the last 12 months. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 118574 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-12-18more like thismore than 2017-12-18
answer text <p>This information is not held centrally.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Wyre and Preston North more like this
answering member printed Mr Ben Wallace more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-12-18T12:32:28.607Zmore like thismore than 2017-12-18T12:32:28.607Z
answering member
1539
label Biography information for Mr Ben Wallace more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1134504
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-25more like thismore than 2019-06-25
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Abortion 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 Health and Social Care, with reference to the Court of Appeal hearing on 24 June 2019, how many women have been forced to have an abortion, as decided in their best interests, by NHS trusts in each of the last ten years. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 269115 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-01more like thismore than 2019-07-01
answer text <p>This information is not collected centrally.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Thurrock more like this
answering member printed Jackie Doyle-Price more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-01T13:25:48.643Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-01T13:25:48.643Z
answering member
4065
label Biography information for Dame Jackie Doyle-Price more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1141969
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-25more like thismore than 2019-07-25
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Animal Welfare more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps he is taking to prevent animal cruelty. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 912197 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-25more like thismore than 2019-07-25
answer text <p>This Government is leading the way in promoting animal welfare by bringing forward legislation that will increase the maximum custodial penalty for animal cruelty in England from 6 months’ to 5 years’ imprisonment. We have also made it a requirement for all slaughterhouses to have CCTV; updated and improved the laws regulating dog breeding and pet sales; and banned the third party sale of puppies and kittens.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Macclesfield more like this
answering member printed David Rutley more like this
grouped question UIN 912192 more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-25T15:37:14.283Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-25T15:37:14.283Z
answering member
4033
label Biography information for David Rutley more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
871710
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-03-26more like thismore than 2018-03-26
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Employment: Disability more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps the Government is taking to help young people with disabilities into work. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 904565 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-03-26more like thismore than 2018-03-26
answer text <p>This Government is committed to enabling young disabled people to fulfil their potential and achieve their aspirations. We provide a range of programmes and initiatives to support them, including:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Jobcentre support for schools, which targets young people that schools identify as being at risk of becoming NEET (not in employment, education or training), or who may otherwise be disadvantaged in the labour market – for example those with a health or disability issue.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>The Young Person’s Supported Work Experience programme, which offers a personally tailored supported work experience opportunity for young people (aged 18 – 24) to enable them to fully benefit from time in the work place. This proof of concept is being tested in five Jobcentre Plus districts.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Tri-Work, a supported work experience proof of concept aimed at young people with special educational needs in years 10/11 in schools and special schools. This proof of concept is being tested in three local authorities.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>The Local Supported Employment (LSE) proof of concept ‘place and train’ model, which aims to move disabled people into real jobs, at the going rate of pay, with support for both the individual and employer. This is being tested in nine local authorities.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Supported Internships, which all qualified post-16 education providers in England have been able to deliver Since September 2013. These are personalised study programmes, based primarily at a prospective employer, for young people with complex learning difficulties and/or disabilities.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Access to Work, which already offers support to disabled people undertaking a number of opportunities that help them to prepare for paid employment, including work experience, apprenticeships, supported internships and traineeships.</li></ul>
answering member constituency Truro and Falmouth more like this
answering member printed Sarah Newton more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-03-26T16:47:07.75Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-26T16:47:07.75Z
answering member
4071
label Biography information for Sarah Newton more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1133662
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-20more like thismore than 2019-06-20
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Tobacco: Packaging 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 Health and Social Care, if he will bring forward the commencement date to before 2021, of the review of the Standardised Packaging of Tobacco Products Regulations 2015. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 267302 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-25more like thismore than 2019-06-25
answer text <p>There are no plans to do so. The Government remains committed to undertake the post implementation review of the Standardised Packaging of Tobacco Products Regulations 2015 by May 2021 in accordance with its legal duties.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Ribble more like this
answering member printed Seema Kennedy more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-25T16:08:37.87Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-25T16:08:37.87Z
answering member
4455
label Biography information for Seema Kennedy more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1134078
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-24more like thismore than 2019-06-24
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Employment: Disability and Health 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 Work and Pensions, how many employers have signed up to the Government’s voluntary reporting framework on disability, mental health and wellbeing since it was launched in November 2018. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 268535 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-02more like thismore than 2019-07-02
answer text <p>The voluntary reporting framework was developed by the Government in partnership with employers and expert partners to support organisations to record and voluntarily report information on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. This approach recognises the potential power of transparency, both for employees within organisations and for external audiences. The Government continues to work with employers (including the Civil Service and the NHS) and expert partners to encourage sign up, but there is no requirement for them to notify the Government of how they are using it.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency North Swindon more like this
answering member printed Justin Tomlinson more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-02T15:45:24.553Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-02T15:45:24.553Z
answering member
4105
label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1134063
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-24more like thismore than 2019-06-24
answering body
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Shared Ownership Schemes: Consumers 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 Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of what consumer protections are required as private providers enter the shared ownership market. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 268525 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-01more like thismore than 2019-07-01
answer text <p>The vast majority of private shared ownership providers are Registered Providers, regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing. In England, all registered providers of social housing must comply with the regulatory standards set by the independent Regulator of Social Housing.</p><p>Shared ownership leaseholders with private landlords who are not Registered Providers will have the same rights as other private leaseholders.</p><p>By law, residential managing agents are required to belong to one of the following two redress schemes: The Property Redress Scheme and The Property Ombudsman. Further information can be found at <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Flettings-agents-and-property-managers-redress-schemes&amp;data=02%7C01%7CDeji.Ishola%40communities.gov.uk%7Ca6a0cd8a244040d2ada508d6fae8501d%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C636972273013434847&amp;sdata=y60nhv3Af7oMbOT1vEwd%2F2l13%2BoKue4Qi2nQaCHTLBw%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/publications/lettings-agents-and-property-managers-redress-schemes</a>.</p><p>Outside of this framework, Government is also committed to exemplary consumer protection across all areas of the housing market. We have established the Regulation of Property Agents Working Group – chaired by Lord Best – to advise on a new regulatory structure for property agents (including letting, managing and sales agents) with an independent regulator and a mandatory code of practice. We expect the group to make their recommendations in July.</p><p>As new private sector products are developed we will keep the regulatory framework under review to ensure that consumer protections are maintained and enhanced.</p><p>We also know more needs to be done to strengthen consumer redress for purchasers of new build homes, which is why we have announced our intention for there to be a New Homes Ombudsman to protect the rights of all homebuyers and hold developers to account.</p>
answering member constituency North West Hampshire more like this
answering member printed Kit Malthouse more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-01T16:18:25.55Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-01T16:18:25.55Z
answering member
4495
label Biography information for Kit Malthouse more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1051295
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-01-30more like thismore than 2019-01-30
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 Visas: Ministers of Religion 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, how many Minister of Religion visas have been granted (a) within and (b) outside of the three week timescale target time in each of the last 12 months. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 214615 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-02-06more like thismore than 2019-02-06
answer text <p>The published quarterly transparency data does not separate the sub-categories within the wider Tier 2 route. We have therefore provided the published data for all Tier 2 subcategories which includes General, Intra Company Transfers, Minister of Religion and Sportspeople.</p><p><br>Link to the latest published data:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/migration-transparency-data#uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/migration-transparency-data#uk-visas-and-immigration</a></p> more like this
answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North more like this
answering member printed Caroline Nokes more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-02-06T14:53:08.353Zmore like thismore than 2019-02-06T14:53:08.353Z
answering member
4048
label Biography information for Caroline Nokes more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1138607
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-12more like thismore than 2019-07-12
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Academies: Multi-academy Trusts 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 Education, what recent steps he has taken to help ensure that schools take the leading role in deciding whether to (a) form and (b) join a multi-academy trust. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 276587 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-17more like thismore than 2019-07-17
answer text <p>The process to become an academy is school led, with schools’ Local Governing Bodies taking the initiative to apply to their Regional School Commissioners’ office on whether to join an existing academy trust, or form one with partner schools. The only exception to this, where the department takes a leading role, is where a school is judged as ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted, as the law requires the Secretary of State to make an order enabling the school to become an academy.</p><p> </p><p>The department aims to ensure that all schools considering becoming academies are able to join strong academy trusts, and this has historically been supported through trust capacity funding. Ultimately, our ambition is for every school that wants to, to benefit from the autonomy and freedom to innovate that academy status offers, and for schools to collaborate through strong academy trusts.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon more like this
answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-17T14:43:33.64Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-17T14:43:33.64Z
answering member
4113
label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1051412
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-01-30more like thismore than 2019-01-30
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Customs: Distributed Ledger Technology more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 19 February 2018 to Question 128296 on Brexit, if he will provide an update on (a) the potential use of distributed ledger technology for any new customs system after the UK leaves the EU and (b) the outcome of the proof of concept trials referenced in the Answer. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 214643 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-02-07more like thismore than 2019-02-07
answer text <p>The pilot focussed on building a single ‘permissioned’ Blockchain that could be used to inform a trader’s ‘Authorised Economic Operator’ status. The proof of concept ran for six weeks, and established that government could use Blockchain to securely share the results of sensitive risk checks to improve the efficiencies of certain customs processes.</p><p> </p><p>Any significant implementation of Blockchain would require significant further work by HMRC. Further work on the application of Blockchain to ‘Authorised Economic Operator’ status is deferred until after the UK leaves the EU when timescales and cost will be revisited.</p><p> </p><p>We are working with the cross government Future Borders Programme to progress the pilot as part of their Trusted Trader initiative</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Central Devon more like this
answering member printed Mel Stride more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-02-07T15:01:12.39Zmore like thismore than 2019-02-07T15:01:12.39Z
answering member
3935
label Biography information for Mel Stride more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1147424
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-10-01more like thismore than 2019-10-01
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Persecution of Christians across the Globe Independent Review 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, with reference to the Bishop of Truro’s Independent Review for the Foreign Secretary of FCO Support for Persecuted Christians, what progress he has made with his counterparts at the UN on enhancing the protections afforded to (a) Christians and (b) other minority religions in the Middle East. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 292976 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-07more like thismore than 2019-10-07
answer text <p>The persecution of Christians and other minority groups in the Middle East, remains of profound concern to us. The British Government is strongly committed to standing up for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) all over the world, including the Middle East. This commitment was reiterated by the Prime Minister in a statement Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon delivered on his behalf on 22 August, as well as by the UK Delegation to the OSCE on 19 September, and most recently in Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon's statement on 27 September at the UN General Assembly.</p><p>Bishop Philip’s report has identified specific steps the British Government can take to address the issues faced by persecuted Christians around the world. We have accepted the recommendations in full and Rehman Chishti, MP, the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for FoRB, is overseeing their implementation. This work will include exploring how best to deliver a new UN Security Council Resolution on protecting Christians and other minorities in North Africa and the Middle East.</p>
answering member constituency South Derbyshire more like this
answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-07T11:54:25.677Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-07T11:54:25.677Z
answering member
4053
label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
834762
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-02-01more like thismore than 2018-02-01
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 Football: Taxation 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 assessment his Department has made of trends in the level of tax that professional football clubs have paid on player transfers in each of the last five years. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 126184 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-02-09more like thismore than 2018-02-09
answer text <p>The information requested cannot be provided as it is not collated centrally by HMRC. Football transfer fees are subject to VAT according to the normal rules. Any profits made by football clubs are subject to Corporation Tax in the usual way. Payments made to players as part of their transfer, such as signing-on fees, are taxable as earnings.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Central Devon more like this
answering member printed Mel Stride more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-02-09T14:01:28.48Zmore like thismore than 2018-02-09T14:01:28.48Z
answering member
3935
label Biography information for Mel Stride more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
804334
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-12-11more like thismore than 2017-12-11
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 Cryptocurrencies 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 assessment his Department has been made of the risks to the UK economy of the potential failure of Bitcoin and other crypto-currencies. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 118577 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-12-19more like thismore than 2017-12-19
answer text <p>The independent Financial Policy Committee (FPC), established by the Government, aims to ensure the UK financial system is resilient to, and prepared for, the wide range of risks it could face — so that the system could support the real economy, even in difficult conditions.</p><p> </p><p>The Bank of England continues to monitor developments, and provided its latest assessment of the risks to financial stability in the Financial Stability Report, published in November 2017.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has stated that it will continue to monitor distributed ledger technology (DLT)-related market developments, working collaboratively with industry, HM Treasury, the Bank of England, the Information Commissioner’s Office, and other UK bodies to ensure a coordinated approach towards DLT in the UK.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Cambridgeshire more like this
answering member printed Stephen Barclay more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-12-19T15:36:16.863Zmore like thismore than 2017-12-19T15:36:16.863Z
answering member
4095
label Biography information for Steve Barclay more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1088797
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-03-14more like thismore than 2019-03-14
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Internet: Proof of Identity 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 Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what plans his Department has to develop a strong market for age and identity verification products to (a) protect young people against internet harms and (b) to reduce online fraud. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 232638 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-03-22more like thismore than 2019-03-22
answer text <p>The government is supporting the development of a standards based digital identity market in the UK. The Minister for Implementation made a written statement on the future of Gov.uk Verify programme on 9 October 2018 setting out next steps. Discussions continue within government and with industry as we develop our proposals, which we will set out further in due course.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Stourbridge more like this
answering member printed Margot James more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-03-22T12:07:31.56Zmore like thismore than 2019-03-22T12:07:31.56Z
answering member
4115
label Biography information for Margot James more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
804335
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-12-11more like thismore than 2017-12-11
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 Cryptocurrencies 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 assessment his Department has been made of the value to the UK economy of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 118579 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-12-19more like thismore than 2017-12-19
answer text <p>The government has not made any formal assessment of the value to the UK of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies.</p><p> </p><p>The government is currently negotiating amendments to the European Anti-Money Laundering Directive which will extend regulation to virtual currency exchange platforms and custodian wallet providers. These amendments will enable competent authorities to ensure these firms are mitigating the risks regarding money laundering and terrorist financing, and enable the legitimate sector to grow. We expect these negotiations to conclude at EU level by early 2018, with a year for Member States to then implement the Directive.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Cambridgeshire more like this
answering member printed Stephen Barclay more like this
grouped question UIN 118581 more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-12-19T14:05:17.2Zmore like thismore than 2017-12-19T14:05:17.2Z
answering member
4095
label Biography information for Steve Barclay more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
804336
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-12-11more like thismore than 2017-12-11
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 Cryptocurrencies: Regulation 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 plans his Department has to regulate the use of cryptocurrencies in the UK. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 118581 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-12-19more like thismore than 2017-12-19
answer text <p>The government has not made any formal assessment of the value to the UK of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies.</p><p> </p><p>The government is currently negotiating amendments to the European Anti-Money Laundering Directive which will extend regulation to virtual currency exchange platforms and custodian wallet providers. These amendments will enable competent authorities to ensure these firms are mitigating the risks regarding money laundering and terrorist financing, and enable the legitimate sector to grow. We expect these negotiations to conclude at EU level by early 2018, with a year for Member States to then implement the Directive.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Cambridgeshire more like this
answering member printed Stephen Barclay more like this
grouped question UIN 118579 more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-12-19T14:05:17.263Zmore like thismore than 2017-12-19T14:05:17.263Z
answering member
4095
label Biography information for Steve Barclay more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1131365
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-11more like thismore than 2019-06-11
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Schools: Standards 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 Education, if it is Government policy that well performing schools shall not be made to convert to academies. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 263245 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-19more like thismore than 2019-06-19
answer text <p>The government believes that all schools can benefit from becoming an academy as part of an academy trust. The department’s policy remains that maintained schools are only required to become sponsored academies, due to educational underperformance, if they are judged inadequate by Ofsted.</p><p>Many well performing schools are voluntarily choosing to convert to become academies. As a result, thousands of pupils are benefiting from higher standards in their schools. As of June 2019, there are 8,157 academies. Over two thirds of these academies, 5,861, are converter academies, and many of those have become system leaders within academy trusts by helping other schools to improve. We encourage any collaboration between schools that improves outcomes for pupils.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon more like this
answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-19T15:36:24.803Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-19T15:36:24.803Z
answering member
4113
label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1174937
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-30more like thismore than 2020-01-30
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Voluntary Schools: Capital Investment 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 Education, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the most recent round of funding granted through the voluntary-aided schools: capital scheme. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 10441 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-07more like thismore than 2020-02-07
answer text <p>The first round of the voluntary-aided (VA) capital scheme ran from November 2018 to February 2019. The successful bid, from the Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA) for a Catholic primary school in Peterborough, was announced in June 2019. Following receipt of in-principle agreement from the Department to provide capital funding, proposers are required to complete the statutory process to establish new VA schools. Peterborough City Council approved the statutory proposals from RCDEA on 27 January 2020.</p><p>A feasibility study will now be carried out before the Department gives final agreement to provide funding. We will announce further information about round two of the scheme in due course, taking into account lessons from the first round.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
grouped question UIN
10442 more like this
10443 more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-07T12:29:44.577Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-07T12:29:44.577Z
answering member
111
label Biography information for Nick Gibb more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1174941
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-30more like thismore than 2020-01-30
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Voluntary Schools: Capital Investment 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 Education, when he plans to launch the second round of the voluntary-aided schools capital scheme; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 10442 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-07more like thismore than 2020-02-07
answer text <p>The first round of the voluntary-aided (VA) capital scheme ran from November 2018 to February 2019. The successful bid, from the Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA) for a Catholic primary school in Peterborough, was announced in June 2019. Following receipt of in-principle agreement from the Department to provide capital funding, proposers are required to complete the statutory process to establish new VA schools. Peterborough City Council approved the statutory proposals from RCDEA on 27 January 2020.</p><p>A feasibility study will now be carried out before the Department gives final agreement to provide funding. We will announce further information about round two of the scheme in due course, taking into account lessons from the first round.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
grouped question UIN
10441 more like this
10443 more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-07T12:29:44.627Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-07T12:29:44.627Z
answering member
111
label Biography information for Nick Gibb more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1174942
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-30more like thismore than 2020-01-30
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Voluntary Schools: Capital Investment 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 Education, whether he has plans to change the (a) application and (b) approval process for the second round of funding for the voluntary-aided schools: capital scheme. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 10443 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-07more like thismore than 2020-02-07
answer text <p>The first round of the voluntary-aided (VA) capital scheme ran from November 2018 to February 2019. The successful bid, from the Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA) for a Catholic primary school in Peterborough, was announced in June 2019. Following receipt of in-principle agreement from the Department to provide capital funding, proposers are required to complete the statutory process to establish new VA schools. Peterborough City Council approved the statutory proposals from RCDEA on 27 January 2020.</p><p>A feasibility study will now be carried out before the Department gives final agreement to provide funding. We will announce further information about round two of the scheme in due course, taking into account lessons from the first round.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
grouped question UIN
10441 more like this
10442 more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-07T12:29:44.667Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-07T12:29:44.667Z
answering member
111
label Biography information for Nick Gibb more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1088798
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-03-14more like thismore than 2019-03-14
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Proof of Identity: Digital Technology 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 Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to ensure that digital ID has carries the same age proofing weight as a passport or other physical ID document. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 232639 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-03-27more like thismore than 2019-03-27
answer text <p>The evidential requirements to authenticate identity attributes vary depending on the nature of the goods or services being sought. Usually relying parties determine the necessary level of authentication they require, though this is sometimes prescribed in regulation. There are no current legislative proposals on this matter but regulation is kept under review.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Stourbridge more like this
answering member printed Margot James more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-03-27T14:59:07.72Zmore like thismore than 2019-03-27T14:59:07.72Z
answering member
4115
label Biography information for Margot James more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
855572
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-03-05more like thismore than 2018-03-05
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Emergency Services: Snow and Ice 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 Transport, what his Department's policy is on the mandatory use of (a) snow tyres and (b) snow chains by the emergency services in severe winter weather. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 130879 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-03-08more like thismore than 2018-03-08
answer text <p>The emergency services are to be commended for doing an excellent job in such difficult conditions.</p><p> </p><p>The Department does not have a policy on the use of winter tyres and snow chains. The decision on whether to fit them relates to local winter driving conditions, which will vary from region to region and different times. The emergency services are best placed to make a judgement on whether the use of these tyres and chains can enhance the safety of their staff and the effectiveness of the work they do.</p><p> </p><p>Snow chains are an option that is available for use in particularly challenging road conditions and while the emergency services may choose to make them available, it may fall to the driver to choose when to use them.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-03-08T10:07:02.23Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-08T10:07:02.23Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
828127
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-01-22more like thismore than 2018-01-22
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Faith Schools: Admissions 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 Education, when his Department plans to publish its response to the Schools that Work for Everyone consultation, published on 12 September 2016; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 124087 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-01-30more like thismore than 2018-01-30
answer text <p>The department plans to respond to the proposals set out in the consultation document, ‘Schools that work for everyone’, including those regarding the faith admissions cap, in due course.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Guildford more like this
answering member printed Anne Milton more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-01-30T16:41:03.413Zmore like thismore than 2018-01-30T16:41:03.413Z
answering member
1523
label Biography information for Anne Milton more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
1137826
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-09more like thismore than 2019-07-09
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Multi-academy Trusts: Standards 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 Education, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the five growth checks for multi-academy trusts. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 275236 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-15more like thismore than 2019-07-15
answer text <p>The department has conducted an assessment of the multi-academy trust (MAT) development programme, previously referred to as growth checks. A summary of the assessment will be published in due course.</p><p>The materials for the MAT development programme can be found at: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/722985/MAT_Development_Programme_2018_resource.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/722985/MAT_Development_Programme_2018_resource.pdf</a>.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon more like this
answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-15T12:44:17Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-15T12:44:17Z
answering member
4113
label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter
903729
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-05-14more like thismore than 2018-05-14
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Apprentices more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps his Department is taking to promote apprenticeships. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 905263 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-05-14more like thismore than 2018-05-14
answer text <p>The best promoters of apprenticeships are apprentices themselves and young apprentice ambassadors network play an important role is this. I would also like to commend the work of Apprenticeship Diversity Champions Network who’s work makes sure that we reach the widest possible number of people.</p><p>The National Apprenticeship Service promotes apprenticeships by working with schools and works with the largest levy-paying employers to help them grow their programme. We have a number of campaigns including Get in Go far, targeting specific sectors and telemarketing.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Guildford more like this
answering member printed Anne Milton more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-05-14T17:08:17.837Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-14T17:08:17.837Z
answering member
1523
label Biography information for Anne Milton more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes remove filter