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1061195

	registered interest
	date	14/02/2019
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Jobcentres: Computers
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the total number of computers available for public use in Jobcentres in England was in each year since 2010.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	221632
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/02/2019 answer text <p>The information requested is detailed below and is from internal DWP data which has not been quality assured to official statistical standards:</p><p /><p>Reliable data for the period 2010-2013 is not held.</p><p> </p><p>In 2014 national roll-out of customer devices* was completed by June 2014, with a total in England of 6761.</p><p> </p><p>Between 2015 and 2018 these devices were maintained in England at 6761.</p><p> </p><p>In 2019 the number of customer devices in jobcentres in England has reduced to 6409 due to the rationalisation of the DWP Estate. These figures include 44 new up to date customer devices which have been installed and are currently being trialled in 3 offices in England from 2019. This should result in all devices in England being replaced during 2019 with new bespoke machines designed to support the Universal Credit customer journey.</p><p> </p><p>Notes:</p><p> </p><p>* A desktop computer available for public use, available for the majority of time with the exception of servicing and updates.</p><p> </p><p>These figures do not include “JobPoints/JobKiosks” that could be used by the public for job search activities and which were completely decommissioned by November 2014.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 19/02/2019 18:10:01 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1061197

	registered interest
	date	14/02/2019
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Jobcentres: Computers
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many computers have been available for public use in Jobcenters in each region of England in each year since 2010.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	221633
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/02/2019 answer text <p>The information requested is detailed below and is from internal DWP data which has not been quality assured to official statistical standards:</p><p> </p><p>Reliable data for the period 2010-2013 is not held.</p><p> </p><p>For the period 2014-2019 the number of devices * is detailed in the table below:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Region</p></td><td><p>Years 2014-2018</p></td><td><p>Number of devices</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Southern</p></td><td rowspan="5"><p> </p></td><td><p>1101</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>London &amp; Home Counties</p></td><td><p>1794</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Central</p></td><td><p>1553</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>North West</p></td><td><p>1050</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>North East</p></td><td><p>1263</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Region</p></td><td><p>Year: 2019</p></td><td><p>Number of devices</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Southern</p></td><td rowspan="5"><p> </p></td><td><p>1044</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>London &amp; Home Counties</p></td><td><p>1723</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Central</p></td><td><p>1462</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>North West</p></td><td><p>992</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>North East</p></td><td><p>1188</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>For 2019 the number of customer devices in jobcentres in England has reduced overall to 6409, due to the rationalisation of the DWP Estate. These figures include 44 new up to date customer devices which have been installed and are currently being trialled in 3 offices in England from 2019. This should result in all devices in England being replaced during 2019 with new bespoke machines designed to support the Universal Credit customer journey.</p><p> </p><p>Notes:</p><p> </p><p><strong>* </strong>A desktop computer available for public use, available for the majority of time with the exception of servicing and updates.</p><p> </p><p>These figures do not include “JobPoints/JobKiosks” that could be used by the public for job search activities and which were completely decommissioned by November 2014</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 19/02/2019 18:27:55 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1060643

	registered interest
	date	13/02/2019
	answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
	answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
	hansard heading	NHS: Drugs
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effect of the UK leaving the EU on 29 March 2019 on the supply of medicines to the UK for NHS use.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	220816
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/02/2019 answer text <p>Our number one priority is to ensure patients continue to have unhindered access to medicines as we exit the European Union and we are working with all sectors in the supply chain to ensure this happens.</p><p> </p><p>The Government remains committed to leaving the EU with a deal. Under the conditions of the Withdrawal Agreement, there will be a two-year Implementation Period within which the Government will negotiate the United Kingdom’s future relationship with the EU. During the Implementation Period, there will be no change to the current trading arrangements with the EU/European Economic Area (EEA), meaning the supply of medicines and medical products will continue unhindered.</p><p> </p><p>As a responsible Government, we are planning for all possible exit scenarios, including ‘no deal’. Our ‘no deal’ medicines supply contingency plans include sensible mitigations for medicines that come to the United Kingdom from or via the EU/ EEA to ensure that the supply of essential medicines, is not disrupted.</p><p> </p><p>In August 2018, the Department wrote to all pharmaceutical companies that supply prescription-only and pharmacy medicines to the UK that come from, or via, the EU/EEA asking them to ensure a minimum of six weeks additional supply in the UK, over and above existing business-as-usual buffer stocks, by 29 March 2019. The response from industry has been very positive. The vast majority of companies have confirmed stockpiling plans are in place.</p><p> </p><p>On 7 December, the Government published updated reasonable worst-case scenario border disruption planning assumptions in the event of a ‘no deal’ EU exit. Medicines and medical products are prioritised in cross-Government planning, and the Department is working with relevant partners across Government and industry to ensure we have sufficient roll-on, roll-off freight capacity on alternative routes to enable these vital products to continue to move freely into the UK.</p><p> </p><p>We are confident that if everyone does what they need to do, supplies will continue unhindered. The Department does not expect to see significant changes to existing medicine supply chains or capacity in the intervening period between now and 29 March 2019, although we will be monitoring this closely.</p> answering member constituency Wimbledon answering member printed Stephen Hammond question first answered 18/02/2019 15:10:21 answering member 1585 label Biography information for Stephen Hammond
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1054853

	registered interest
	date	04/02/2019
	answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Public Service Broadcasting
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment he has made of the role of public service broadcasters on the provision of educational content for children.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	216151
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2019 answer text <p>We recognise the importance of the provision of children’s content, as it stimulates learning and informs young people’s understanding of the world around them. Ofcom, as the independent regulator of television and radio, is currently reviewing public service broadcasters’ plans to address concerns relating to the current level of children’s programming. We look forward to Ofcom’s report, which is due to be published this Summer.</p><p> </p><p>Government is also supporting children’s content through the Contestable Fund, launching in April 2019. The pilot will provide up to £60 million to support the provision and plurality of children’s content, on free to air, Ofcom-regulated platforms, including the commercial public service broadcasters.</p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James question first answered 07/02/2019 15:54:08 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1054854

	registered interest
	date	04/02/2019
	answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Electronic Programme Guides: Public Service Broadcasting
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment he has made of the continuing efficacy of prominence rules in ensuring that viewers can access easily public service content.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	216152
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2019 answer text <p>Under the Digital Economy Act 2017, the government required Ofcom to publish a report which looks at the ease of finding PSB content across all platforms. Ofcom’s consultation on proposed changes to the linear EPG Code and the future of the prominence regime closed in October 2018 and the government looks forward to Ofcom’s publication of its findings.</p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James question first answered 07/02/2019 15:52:57 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1052332

	registered interest
	date	31/01/2019
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Students: Loans
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent estimate he has made of the proportion of students repaying student loan as a result of earning a salary above the threshold for non-payment.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	215112
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2019 answer text <p>Estimates of the proportion of students repaying student loans, earning a salary above the threshold for non-payment are available in Table 6 of the Student loan forecasts, England: 2017 to 2018, which can be accessed here:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/student-loan-forecasts-england-2017-to-2018" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/student-loan-forecasts-england-2017-to-2018</a></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Kingswood answering member printed Chris Skidmore question first answered 05/02/2019 14:35:05 answering member 4021 label Biography information for Chris Skidmore
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1052335

	registered interest
	date	31/01/2019
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Students: Loans
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent estimate he has made of the cost of abolishing interest rates on student loans.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	215113
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2019 answer text <p>The information requested is not held centrally.</p><p> </p><p>Departmental estimates of changes to the interest rates on student loans are available in Table 7 of the Student loan forecasts, England: 2017 to 2018, which can be accessed here:</p><p><a href="https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fstatistics%2Fstudent-loan-forecasts-england-2017-to-2018&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmpst.skidmore%40beis.gov.uk%7C0741d2ef8b724d8dba0f08d68b7bd5d0%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C636849761314800895&amp;sdata=mtf4VyWkeSLsozqDRtwTUNQkK4DyXCjFUPJUx5dcpdA%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/student-loan-forecasts-england-2017-to-2018</a>.</p><p> </p><p>The government is conducting a major review of Post-18 Education and Funding which aims to ensure we have a joined up system that is accessible to all and provides value for money for both students and taxpayers. It will consider how students and graduates contribute to the cost of their studies including the level, terms and duration of their contribution, while maintaining the link that those who benefit from post-18 education contribute to its costs.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Kingswood answering member printed Chris Skidmore grouped question UIN 215114 question first answered 05/02/2019 17:48:02 answering member 4021 label Biography information for Chris Skidmore
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1052339

	registered interest
	date	31/01/2019
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Students: Loans
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse if interest rates on student loans were to be charged at Bank of England base rate.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	215114
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2019 answer text <p>The information requested is not held centrally.</p><p> </p><p>Departmental estimates of changes to the interest rates on student loans are available in Table 7 of the Student loan forecasts, England: 2017 to 2018, which can be accessed here:</p><p><a href="https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fstatistics%2Fstudent-loan-forecasts-england-2017-to-2018&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmpst.skidmore%40beis.gov.uk%7C0741d2ef8b724d8dba0f08d68b7bd5d0%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C636849761314800895&amp;sdata=mtf4VyWkeSLsozqDRtwTUNQkK4DyXCjFUPJUx5dcpdA%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/student-loan-forecasts-england-2017-to-2018</a>.</p><p> </p><p>The government is conducting a major review of Post-18 Education and Funding which aims to ensure we have a joined up system that is accessible to all and provides value for money for both students and taxpayers. It will consider how students and graduates contribute to the cost of their studies including the level, terms and duration of their contribution, while maintaining the link that those who benefit from post-18 education contribute to its costs.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Kingswood answering member printed Chris Skidmore grouped question UIN 215113 question first answered 05/02/2019 17:48:02 answering member 4021 label Biography information for Chris Skidmore
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1051440

	registered interest
	date	30/01/2019
	answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
	answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
	hansard heading	Kawasaki Disease
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps he is taking to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of Kawasaki disease among NHS health professionals.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	214517
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2019 answer text <p>Guidance is available from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) on the assessment and initial management of fever in children under five, and this guidance includes recommendations on recognising the symptoms of Kawasaki disease.</p><p> </p><p>NICE’s clinical guidelines help healthcare professionals deliver the best possible care based on the best available evidence; the guidelines are not mandatory, although health and care commissioners are expected to take them fully into account.</p><p> </p><p>Information about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and complications of Kawasaki disease is also available on the National Health Service website.</p><p> </p><p>Furthermore, learning information and resources for clinicians about Kawasaki disease is available from Societi, The UK Kawasaki Disease Foundation. Societi engages with a range of NHS stakeholders to raise awareness of Kawasaki disease, and has a number of senior clinicians on its Scientific Advisory Board who work in leading NHS institutions and who have expertise in relevant clinical areas such as vasculitis and paediatric cardiology.</p> answering member constituency Winchester answering member printed Steve Brine question first answered 07/02/2019 15:22:23 answering member 4067 label Biography information for Steve Brine
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1050034

	registered interest
	date	28/01/2019
	answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept id	13
	answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	hansard heading	Plastics
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he will take to reduce the use of single-use plastic.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	213257
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2019 answer text <p>The Government published the Resources and Waste Strategy for England in December last year which sets out our plans to reduce plastic pollution and to move towards a more circular economy. This builds on the commitment in the 25 Year Environment Plan to eliminate all avoidable plastic waste.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>We have already made good progress, banning microbeads in rinse-off personal care products and removing 15.6 billion plastic bags from circulation with our 5p charge.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>We have consulted on banning plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds and are currently consulting on extending the carrier bag charge. We will shortly consult on reforming existing packaging waste regulation, introducing a deposit return scheme for drinks containers and increasing consistency in the recycling system. Legislative proposals will be developed taking account of the consultation responses.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Government is also committed, subject to consultation, to introducing a tax on plastic packaging containing less than 30% recycled context. We will continue to review the latest evidence on problematic products and materials to take a systematic approach to reducing the use of unnecessary single-use plastic products.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>A number of Departments, including Defra, have already taken steps to eliminate single-use consumer plastics from their operations. The 25 Year Environment Plan includes a commitment to remove all single-use consumer plastics from central Government offices and the Resources and Waste Strategy has confirmed that the Government will do this by 2020.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Waste and recycling policy is a devolved matter, and the Government continues to work with the Devolved Administrations in delivering our shared ambitions to improve waste and recycling outcomes and promote resource efficiency in the UK.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 04/02/2019 17:19:17 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan