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1144037

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	03/09/2019
	date	03/09/2019
	date tabled	03/09/2019
	ddp created	03/09/2019 15:40:51
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	ddp modified	03/09/2019 15:45:33 03/09/2019 17:06:02
	hansard heading	Persecution of Christians across the Globe Independent Review
	house id	1
	identifier	912260
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	03/09/2019 16:34:22
	question text	What progress has been made on implementing the recommendations in the final report of the Bishop of Truro's Independent review for the Foreign Secretary of FCO support for persecuted Christians.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Stirling
	tabling member printed	Stephen Kerr
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 912260
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	912260
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The Government has accepted all the recommendations of the Bishop of Truro’s report and work is underway to take them forward. We have established an implementation team, and have allocated £200,000 this year for research into concrete actions the UK can take in countries mentioned in the Report. My ministerial colleague, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, will oversee the recommendations’ implementation.</p><p> </p>
	creator	4604 label Biography information for Stephen Kerr
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4604 label Biography information for Stephen Kerr

1140088

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	18/07/2019
	date	18/07/2019
	date tabled	18/07/2019
	ddp created	18/07/2019 10:09:27
	answering body	Department for Transport
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	ddp modified	18/07/2019 10:15:07 18/07/2019 16:31:01
	hansard heading	London North Eastern Railway: Rolling Stock
	house id	1
	identifier	912039
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	18/07/2019 15:59:54
	question text	What steps he is taking to help ensure the provision of new rolling stock on the east coast main line.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Stirling
	tabling member printed	Stephen Kerr
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 912039
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	912039
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>LNER’s new Azuma trains entered service on their Hull and Leeds routes in May this year are due to launch on Edinburgh services from 1st August and will then be serving destinations North of Edinburgh by the end of the year.</p><p> </p><p>These state-of-the-art trains, delivered as part of the government-funded Intercity Express Programme, have more seats, better legroom and will be more reliable.</p><p> </p><p>The full fleet of 65 trains compared to 45 old trains will be in service from 2020 enabling additional services to be run increasing capacity further.</p>
	creator	4604 label Biography information for Stephen Kerr
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4604 label Biography information for Stephen Kerr

1137581

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	10/07/2019
	date	08/07/2019
	date tabled	08/07/2019
	ddp created	08/07/2019 21:31:43
	answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	201
	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	ddp modified	08/07/2019 21:40:57 16/07/2019 15:16:01
	hansard heading	Energy
	house id	1
	identifier	274611
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	16/07/2019 14:44:29
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps his Department is taking to develop local energy distribution networks to respond to a potential increase in domestic electricity consumption.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Stirling
	tabling member printed	Stephen Kerr
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 274611
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	274611
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>Electricity distribution networks are regulated by the independent energy regulator, Ofgem, and, by law, network regulation must be carried out independently of Government. Under the existing regulatory framework, distribution network operators are allowed to increase capacity on their networks to accommodate expected growth in demand from domestic electricity consumption.</p><p> </p><p>Energy networks require significant investment in order to ensure that Great Britain has a secure, dynamic energy system that is fit for the challenges of the future. BEIS estimates that between 2010 and 2017 £35bn has been invested to upgrade, reinforce and extend the electricity networks (both transmission and distribution) and a further £14bn may need to be invested between by 2020. Ofgem's RIIO 2 price control will set out the pathway for investment in our energy networks through the mid-2020s.</p><p> </p><p>Government expects network companies and regulators to act in the best interests of consumers including in relation to more active system management as per the Government and Ofgem’s <em>Smart Systems and Flexibility Plan</em>. We are already seeing distribution network operators manage their systems more actively, and make more innovative use of data and smart technologies. For example, all six DNOs in Great Britain have now committed to open all significant network reinforcement to competition with flexibility services.</p>
	creator	4604 label Biography information for Stephen Kerr
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4604 label Biography information for Stephen Kerr

1134219

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	26/06/2019
	date	24/06/2019
	date tabled	24/06/2019
	ddp created	24/06/2019 19:50:28
	answering body	Treasury
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	ddp modified	24/06/2019 19:58:59 02/07/2019 14:57:01
	hansard heading	Cash Dispensing
	house id	1
	identifier	268598
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	02/07/2019 14:25:31
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions he has had with UK banks on the costs of running ATMs at their branches.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Stirling
	tabling member printed	Stephen Kerr
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 268598
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	268598
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text The UK has over 60,000 ATMs, almost all connected to the LINK network. These ATMs are owned and operated by banks and building societies (40%), in addition to independent ATM operators (60%). According to the Access to Cash Review, of the estimated £5bn annual cost of the UK’s cash infrastructure, £1bn of this relates to the running and maintenance of ATMs.<p> </p><p>Regarding specific discussions, Treasury Ministers and Officials have meetings with a wide variety of organisations in the public and private sectors as part of the process of policy development and delivery. Details of ministerial and permanent secretary meetings with external organisations on departmental business are published on a quarterly basis and are available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hmt-ministers-meetings-hospitality-gifts-and-overseas-travel" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hmt-ministers-meetings-hospitality-gifts-and-overseas-travel</a>.</p>
	creator	4604 label Biography information for Stephen Kerr
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4604 label Biography information for Stephen Kerr

1130757

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	10/06/2019
	date	10/06/2019
	date tabled	10/06/2019
	ddp created	10/06/2019 09:39:24
	answering body	Home Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	ddp modified	10/06/2019 09:45:06 10/06/2019 16:28:03
	hansard heading	Migrant Workers: Scotland
	house id	1
	identifier	911216
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	10/06/2019 15:56:21
	question text	What recent assessment he has made of the effect on Scotland of required income levels for skilled migrants.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Stirling
	tabling member printed	Stephen Kerr
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 911216
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	911216
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>Our future immigration system is designed to drive up wages and productivity across the UK and allow us to bring in the most talented while responding to public concerns about immigration.</p><p>We have been very clear that no decision on the levels at which salary thresholds should be set will be taken until we have completed the UK-wide engagement process that is currently underway.</p>
	creator	4604 label Biography information for Stephen Kerr
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4604 label Biography information for Stephen Kerr

1123972

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	02/05/2019
	date	30/04/2019
	date tabled	30/04/2019
	ddp created	30/04/2019 17:15:42
	answering body	Department for Transport
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	ddp modified	30/04/2019 17:25:38 08/05/2019 15:59:01
	hansard heading	Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
	house id	1
	identifier	249350
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	08/05/2019 15:27:28
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the arrangements are for the governance and accountability of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency; and what plans there are to review those arrangements.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Stirling
	tabling member printed	Stephen Kerr
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 249350
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	249350
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has robust governance and accountability arrangements in place, which are published at <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency/about/our-governance" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency/about/our-governance</a>.</p><p> </p><p>The Cabinet Office is planning a tailored review of the DVSA’s control and governance arrangements, later this financial year. The review will ensure that the DVSA is complying with recognised principles of good corporate governance, and that it has the capacity to deliver its services effectively and efficiently.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
	creator	4604 label Biography information for Stephen Kerr
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4604 label Biography information for Stephen Kerr

1123973

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	02/05/2019
	date	30/04/2019
	date tabled	30/04/2019
	ddp created	30/04/2019 17:15:44
	answering body	Department for Transport
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	ddp modified	30/04/2019 17:25:40 08/05/2019 16:01:02
	hansard heading	Driving Tests: Rural Areas
	house id	1
	identifier	249351
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	08/05/2019 15:30:00
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what policies and guidance there are to ensure that people living in rural areas have adequate access to driving centres through the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency network.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Stirling
	tabling member printed	Stephen Kerr
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 249351
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	249351
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has policies and guidance in place to ensure that people living in rural areas where the population is equal to, or fewer than, 100 persons per square kilometre, should not have to travel more than 30 miles to take their test. The DVSA takes this travel distance criterion into account when deciding on locations for new driving test centres.</p>
	creator	4604 label Biography information for Stephen Kerr
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4604 label Biography information for Stephen Kerr

1121873

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	24/04/2019
	date	18/04/2019
	date tabled	18/04/2019
	ddp created	18/04/2019 15:28:52
	answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	201
	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	ddp modified	18/04/2019 15:55:32 25/04/2019 14:42:10
	hansard heading	Tidal Power
	house id	1
	identifier	245935
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	25/04/2019 14:10:39
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what plans the Government has for the development of tidal energy resources.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Stirling
	tabling member printed	Stephen Kerr
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 245935
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	245935
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The Government has a long history of supporting the development and deployment of tidal stream technologies in the UK. Since 2010, various bodies across Government have made almost £80m of grant funding available to the wave and tidal stream sectors. Tidal stream projects are eligible to enter the forthcoming Contract for Difference allocation round.</p><p> </p>
	creator	4604 label Biography information for Stephen Kerr
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4604 label Biography information for Stephen Kerr

1110838

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	11/04/2019
	date	09/04/2019
	date tabled	09/04/2019
	ddp created	09/04/2019 20:33:27
	answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	201
	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	ddp modified	09/04/2019 21:07:37 23/04/2019 17:04:09
	hansard heading	British Business Bank: Scotland
	house id	1
	identifier	242959
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	23/04/2019 16:32:07
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what level of support the British Business Bank has provided to businesses in Scotland in each year since its establishment.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Stirling
	tabling member printed	Stephen Kerr
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 242959
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	242959
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>Since its establishment in 2014, the British Business Bank has facilitated over £27.6m to 684 Scottish businesses in the 2014/15 financial year (FY), over £81.9m to 1,484 Scottish businesses in FY 2015/16, over £267.5m to 1,895 Scottish businesses in FY 2016/17, and over £291.6m to 2,881 Scottish businesses in FY 2017/18. These figures include Start-up loans from 2014.</p><p> </p><p>Since launching in 2012, the BBB Start-Up Loans programme specifically (which became part of the Business Bank in 2014) has issued over 3,500 loans in Scotland, averaging £7,200 each and worth over £25m in total.</p><p> </p><p>The British Business Bank is a Limited Partner for the three largest VC funds in Scotland (SEP, PenTech, and Panoramic) with over £80m invested in innovative, high growth companies.</p>
	creator	4604 label Biography information for Stephen Kerr
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4604 label Biography information for Stephen Kerr

1104849

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	27/03/2019
	date	25/03/2019
	date tabled	25/03/2019
	ddp created	26/03/2019 00:16:34
	answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
	answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
	ddp modified	26/03/2019 01:10:40 01/04/2019 15:56:57
	hansard heading	Health Professions: Business Interests
	house id	1
	identifier	236538
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	01/04/2019 15:23:07
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the cost to the public purse has been of requiring medical professionals to disclose payments and gifts from medical and other suppliers; and what benefits have been derived from the implementing that requirement.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Stirling
	tabling member printed	Stephen Kerr
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 236538
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	236538
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>There has been no measurement of the cost to the public purse of requiring medical professionals to disclose payments and gifts from medical and other suppliers.</p>
	creator	4604 label Biography information for Stephen Kerr
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4604 label Biography information for Stephen Kerr