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1131756

	registered interest
	date	12/06/2019
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Northern Ireland Office: Statistics
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, on how many occasions her Department has received representations from the UK Statistics Authority on her Department's presentation and use of statistics in each year since 2010.
	tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
	tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
	uin	263728
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/06/2019 answer text <p>Details on the UK Statistics Authority’s interventions are published in the correspondence, publications, and issues log sections of their website since 2010.</p><p> </p><p>The Authority’s Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) also carry out regular assessments and systemic reviews, details of which can also be found on the Authority’s website.</p><p> </p><p>In September 2018, the Authority published the first annual summary of its interventions for the financial year 2017/18. The report for 2018/19 will be published in the autumn.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Weston-super-Mare answering member printed John Penrose question first answered 19/06/2019 11:59:12 answering member 1584 label Biography information for John Penrose
	tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane

1131757

	registered interest
	date	12/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept id	201
	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	hansard heading	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: Statistics
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, on how many occasions his Department has received representations from the UK Statistics Authority on his Department's presentation and use of statistics in each year since 2010.
	tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
	tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
	uin	263729
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/06/2019 answer text <p>Details on the UK Statistics Authority’s interventions are published in the correspondence[1], publications[2], and issues log[3] sections of their website since 2010.</p><p> </p><p>The Authority’s Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) also carries out regular assessments and systemic reviews, details of which can be found on the Authority’s website[4].</p><p> </p><p>In September 2018, the Authority published the first annual summary of its interventions for the financial year 2017/18[5]. The report for 2018/19 will be published in autumn 2019.</p><p> </p><p>[1] <a href="https://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/correspondence-list/" target="_blank">https://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/correspondence-list/</a></p><p>[2] <a href="https://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/publications-list/" target="_blank">https://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/publications-list/</a></p><p>[3] <a href="https://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/reports-and-correspondence/issues-log/" target="_blank">https://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/reports-and-correspondence/issues-log/</a></p><p>[4] <a href="https://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/osr/" target="_blank">https://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/osr/</a></p><p>[5] <a href="https://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/publication/annual-casework-review-20172018/" target="_blank">https://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/publication/annual-casework-review-20172018/</a></p> answering member constituency Rochester and Strood answering member printed Kelly Tolhurst question first answered 18/06/2019 16:25:35 answering member 4487 label Biography information for Kelly Tolhurst
	tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane

1131749

	registered interest
	date	12/06/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Department for International Development: Statistics
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, on how many occasions his Department has received representations from the UK Statistics Authority on his Department's presentation and use of statistics in each year since 2010.
	tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
	tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
	uin	263723
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/06/2019 answer text <p>Details on the UK Statistics Authority’s interventions are published in the correspondence[1], publications[2], and issues log[3] sections of their website since 2010.</p><p> </p><p>The Authority’s Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) also carry out regular assessments and systemic reviews, details of which can also be found on the Authority’s website[4].</p><p> </p><p>In September 2018, the Authority published the first annual summary of its interventions for the financial year 2017/18[5]. The report for 2018/19 will be published in the autumn.</p><p> </p><p>[1] <a href="https://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/correspondence-list/" target="_blank">https://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/correspondence-list/</a></p><p>[2] <a href="https://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/publications-list/" target="_blank">https://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/publications-list/</a></p><p>[3] <a href="https://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/reports-and-correspondence/issues-log/" target="_blank">https://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/reports-and-correspondence/issues-log/</a></p><p>[4] <a href="https://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/osr/" target="_blank">https://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/osr/</a></p><p>[5] <a href="https://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/publication/annual-casework-review-20172018/" target="_blank">https://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/publication/annual-casework-review-20172018/</a></p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 18/06/2019 15:53:21 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane

1131364

	registered interest
	date	11/06/2019
	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	Universal Credit: Overpayments
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many universal credit overpayments her Department has made in the Vale of Clwyd in each of the last five years, and what the cause for overpayment was in each such case.
	tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
	tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
	uin	263066
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/06/2019 answer text <p>The specific breakdown requested is not available. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has no business need for a breakdown of this type and therefore our systems do not have this functionality.</p><p> </p><p>DWP is committed to preventing overpayments from occurring.</p><p> </p><p>The Department ensures that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect claimants who have deductions from their benefit to repay overpayments. There are maximum rates of deduction that are set out in legislation, and if a claimant is struggling they can contact the Department’s Debt Management Team to discuss lowering their repayment rate.</p><p> </p><p>DWP is constantly improving its data and analytical tools to detect and prevent issues as early as possible. DWP works to ensure claimants are aware of their obligation to report any changes in their circumstances. We are constantly reviewing our approach to make sure it is as effective as possible.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 18/06/2019 15:42:47 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma previous answer version 123348 answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
	tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane

1132124

	registered interest
	date	13/06/2019
	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	Pension Credit
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate she has made of the number of people aged over 75 in receipt of pension credit.
	tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
	tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
	uin	264338
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/06/2019 answer text <p>Latest published information shows that at end of November 2018, there were 943,954 Pension Credit claimants aged 75 and over</p><p /><p>Source: DWP Stat-Xplore</p><p> </p><p>This information is published and available at Stat-Xplore:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk" target="_blank">https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk</a></p><p> </p><p>Guidance for users is available at:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://sw.stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/webapi/online-help/Getting-Started.html" target="_blank">https://sw.stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/webapi/online-help/Getting-Started.html</a></p> answering member constituency Hexham answering member printed Guy Opperman question first answered 18/06/2019 15:15:23 answering member 4142 label Biography information for Guy Opperman
	tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane

1132135

	registered interest
	date	13/06/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	hansard heading	UK Shared Prosperity Fund
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 10 June 2019 to Question 262260 and with reference to the Written Statement of 24 July 2018, HCWS927 on local growth, if he will publish an updated timescale for the public consultation on the design of the UK Shared Prosperity.
	tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
	tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
	uin	264341
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/06/2019 answer text <p>The Government recognises the importance of reassuring local areas on the future of local growth funding and will consult widely on the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.</p><p>We believe leaving the European Union with a deal is the best outcome and remain focused on ensuring a smooth and orderly withdrawal. It is right, however, that we also continue to prepare for all scenarios. Therefore, we continue to review our approach to consulting on the Fund.</p> answering member constituency Rossendale and Darwen answering member printed Jake Berry question first answered 18/06/2019 13:39:01 answering member 4060 label Biography information for Sir Jake Berry
	tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane

1132133

	registered interest
	date	13/06/2019
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Hate Crime
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment he has made of the effect of (a) political discourse, (b) the print media and (c) social media on the level of hate crime in the UK in the last five years; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
	tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
	uin	264340
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/06/2019 answer text <p>The Home Office and key partners continue to build understanding of the drivers of hate crime through research and evaluation of hate crime programmes, and consultation with subject matter experts including the Independent Advisory Group and local practitioners.</p><p>Alongside the Hate Crime Action Plan refresh in October 2018 the Government published a thematic review of the current evidence base – this can be found at<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hate-crime-action-plan-2016." target="_blank"> https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hate-crime-action-plan-2016.</a> The review highlighted the complex nature of the drivers and harms of hate crime, including the impact of political and other events, such as the 2017 terrorist attacks, in triggering ‘spikes’ in offending. <br> <br>In recognition that political discourse, the print media and social media may have a role in hate crime, the Action Plan set out a number of commitments, including work with the Society of Editors and the Independent Press Standards Organisation. More broadly the Government published the Online Harms White Paper on 8 April 2019, and delivered a communications campaign to increase public awareness of the different forms hate crime can take.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 18/06/2019 13:23:13 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
	tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane

1131762

	registered interest
	date	12/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
	answering dept id	203
	answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
	answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
	hansard heading	Department for Exiting the European Union: Statistics
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, on how many occasions his Department has received representations from the UK Statistics Authority on his Department's presentation and use of statistics in each year since 2010.
	tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
	tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
	uin	263733
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/06/2019 answer text <p>Details on the UK Statistics Authority’s interventions are published in the <a href="https://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/correspondence-list/" target="_blank">correspondence</a>, <a href="https://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/publications-list/" target="_blank">publications</a>, and <a href="https://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/reports-and-correspondence/issues-log/" target="_blank">issues log</a> sections of their website since 2010.</p><p>The Authority’s Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) also carry out regular assessments and systemic reviews, details of which can also be found on the <a href="https://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/osr/" target="_blank">Authority’s website</a>.</p><p>In September 2018, the Authority published the first annual summary of its <a href="https://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/publication/annual-casework-review-20172018/" target="_blank">interventions for the financial year 2017/18</a>. The report for 2018/19 will be published in the autumn.</p> answering member constituency Spelthorne answering member printed Kwasi Kwarteng question first answered 18/06/2019 12:45:44 answering member 4134 label Biography information for Kwasi Kwarteng
	tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane

1131765

	registered interest
	date	12/06/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: Statistics
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on how many occasions her Department has received representations from the UK Statistics Authority on her Department's presentation and use of statistics in each year since 2010.
	tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
	tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
	uin	263736
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/06/2019 answer text <p>Details on the UK Statistics Authority's interventions are published in the correspondence[1], publications[2], and issues log[3] sections of their website since 2010.</p><p>The Authority's Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) also carry out regular assessments and systemic reviews, details of which can also be found on the Authority's website[4].</p><p>In September 2018, the Authority published the first annual summary of its interventions for the financial year 2017-18[5]. The report for 2018-19 will be published in the autumn.</p><p>[1] https://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/correspondence-list/</p><p>[2] https://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/publications-list/</p><p>[3] https://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/reports-and-correspondence/issues-log/</p><p>[4] https://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/osr/</p><p>[5] https://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/publication/annual-casework-review-20172018/</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 17/06/2019 15:51:23 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane

1131366

	registered interest
	date	11/06/2019
	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	Social Security Benefits: Terminal Illnesses
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she publish a list of each consultation event or meeting her Department held during the process to develop the revised guidance notes for the DS1500 with the (a) dates on which those events or meetings took place and (b) names of the organisations or professional bodies represented at those events or meetings.
	tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
	tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
	uin	263067
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/06/2019 answer text <p>The Department held two events, in December 2018 and January 2019. As well as a number of clinicians who attended in an individual capacity, organisations present were Marie Curie, the Motor Neurone Disease Association, Macmillan Cancer Support, and the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 17/06/2019 15:14:42 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
	tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane