Show Search Form

Search Results

registered interest	true false
date	exactly: or between: and
answering body
answering dept id
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name
hansard heading
house id
legislature	pref label
question text
tabling member constituency
tabling member printed
uin
answer	is ministerial correction true false date of answer exactly: or between: and answer text answering member constituency answering member printed grouped question UIN question first answered answering member label attachment file name title
tabling member	label

Search

1243853

	registered interest
	date	15/10/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Absent Voting: Visual Impairment
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the findings by the Royal National Institute of Blind People in their report entitled Turned out 2019 that 68 per cent of blind postal voters and 22 per cent of partially sighted postal voters at the December 2019 General Election had to use assistance from another person to enable them to vote, what plans he has to review the accessibility of the postal vote system.
	tabling member constituency	Crawley
	tabling member printed	Henry Smith
	uin	104091
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/10/2020 answer text <p>The Government is committed to ensuring that elections are accessible for all those eligible to vote and has already been working with the RNIB to improve the voting process for voters with sight loss.</p><p>It is important for security purposes that a physical poll card is sent to every elector at the property where they are registered, but we have already considered how electoral information might additionally be made available in more accessible format for those who request it.</p><p>Returning Officers already publish details of candidates in the order they will appear on the ballot paper online. We will work with partners in the electoral sector to ensure this information is accessible.</p><p>The Government will continue to work with the RNIB, the Electoral Commission and other relevant organisations to make blind and partially sighted voters aware of the support available to them at the polling station, and to consider what additional support could be provided to help blind and partially sighted people to vote including by post.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Norwich North answering member printed Chloe Smith grouped question UIN 104166 104167 104226 104227 question first answered 22/10/2020 16:55:16 answering member 1609 label Biography information for Chloe Smith
	tabling member	3960 label Biography information for Henry Smith

785139

	registered interest
	date	06/11/2017
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Cancer: Death
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many deaths resulted from (a) breast, (b) cervical and (c) prostate cancer in (i) 2015-16 and (ii) 2016-17.
	tabling member constituency	Crawley
	tabling member printed	Henry Smith
	uin	111847
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2017 answer text <p>The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply.</p> answering member constituency Kingswood answering member printed Chris Skidmore question first answered 15/11/2017 16:14:26 answering member 4021 label Biography information for Chris Skidmore attachment 1 file name PQ111847 (1).pdf title UKSA response
	tabling member	3960 label Biography information for Henry Smith

1451869

	registered interest
	date	16/03/2022
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Counter-terrorism
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate he has made of (a) the number of counter terrorist checks expected to be made in 2022, (b) the number of counter terrorist checks expected to be made in 2022 for workers in the aviation sector and (c) the resources to ensure these checks are completed in a timely manner.
	tabling member constituency	Crawley
	tabling member printed	Henry Smith
	uin	141173
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/03/2022 answer text <p>To reveal demand and forecasts for National Security Vetting (NSV) is likely to prejudice national security. It would also impact the protective measures employed in safeguarding Her Majesty’s Government (HMG). This information is therefore exempt under Section 24 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Notwithstanding the above, UKSV works closely with customer groups and decision-making authorities to understand their forecasted demand for the provision of vetting services. In turn this allows for an appropriate resourcing forecast.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 21/03/2022 17:37:00 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
	tabling member	3960 label Biography information for Henry Smith

1110212

	registered interest
	date	08/04/2019
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Cybersecurity
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the timeframe is for the Technology Products 3 framework to be available for private sector cyber security companies to bid for government contracts.
	tabling member constituency	Crawley
	tabling member printed	Henry Smith
	uin	242108
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>The Crown Commercial Service intends to publish the OJEU notice for the Technology<br>Products and Associated Services framework agreement (the successor to Technology<br>Products 2) later this month.</p><p>Further information about the procurement process and associated documentation can be<br>found at the following link: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6068.</p><p>Cyber security services will not be provided through the Technology Products and<br>Associated Services framework agreement, but these services are already provided<br>through another CCS framework agreement, Cyber Security Services 2</p> answering member constituency Hertsmere answering member printed Oliver Dowden question first answered 15/04/2019 09:50:36 answering member 4441 label Biography information for Oliver Dowden
	tabling member	3960 label Biography information for Henry Smith

1110211

	registered interest
	date	08/04/2019
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Cybersecurity
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent steps his Department has taken to help improve the cyber security of (a) public and (b) private sector organisations.
	tabling member constituency	Crawley
	tabling member printed	Henry Smith
	uin	242107
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/04/2019 answer text <p>Our world leading National Cyber Security Strategy, supported by £1.9 billion of transformational investment, sets out measures to defend our people, businesses, and assets; deter our adversaries; and develop the skills and capabilities we need</p><p>Our experts in the National Cyber Security Centre continually provide simple advice and guidance to help public and private sector organisations be more resilient to cyber attacks. This advice can be found on the newly redesigned NCSC website<br>(www.ncsc.gov.uk) which makes finding guidance easier for a range of visitors.</p><p>.</p> answering member constituency Aylesbury answering member printed Mr David Lidington question first answered 12/04/2019 10:51:37 answering member 15 label Biography information for Sir David Lidington
	tabling member	3960 label Biography information for Henry Smith

786828

	registered interest
	date	10/11/2017
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Defence: Cybersecurity
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how much was spent by the Government on cyber defence measures in 2016-17.
	tabling member constituency	Crawley
	tabling member printed	Henry Smith
	uin	112400
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2017 answer text <p>The five year National Cyber Security Strategy (2016-2021) sets out how we will defend our people, businesses, and assets; deter our adversaries; and develop the skills and capabilities we need to keep the UK safe in cyber space. It is supported by £1.9billion of transformational investment</p><p> </p><p>National Cyber Security Programme funding is allocated on a yearly basis in line with financial years. In FY 16/17 government invested £229m of the £1.9bn to support key projects set out in the National Cyber Security Strategy.</p> answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North answering member printed Caroline Nokes question first answered 21/11/2017 16:19:29 answering member 4048 label Biography information for Caroline Nokes
	tabling member	3960 label Biography information for Henry Smith

1439844

	registered interest
	date	10/03/2022
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Defibrillators
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make it his policy to require all Government (a) buildings and (b) infrastructure to have a defibrillator.
	tabling member constituency	Crawley
	tabling member printed	Henry Smith
	uin	138018
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/03/2022 answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to my hon. Friend, the Member for Swansea East, on 10 March to Question <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2022-02-28/131244" target="_blank">PQ 131244</a>.</p> answering member constituency North East Somerset answering member printed Mr Jacob Rees-Mogg question first answered 17/03/2022 18:41:14 answering member 4099 label Biography information for Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg
	tabling member	3960 label Biography information for Henry Smith

626504

	registered interest
	date	01/11/2016
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Elections: Fraud
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what plans the Government has to strengthen the security of voter identification to prevent electoral fraud.
	tabling member constituency	Crawley
	tabling member printed	Henry Smith
	uin	51374
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/11/2016 answer text <p>The Government is committed to tackling fraud and making our electoral process more secure. We have already taken steps to improve the security of UK polls through the introduction of Individual Electoral Registration (IER).</p><p>The Government has welcomed Sir Eric Pickles’ report on his review into electoral fraud. The report sets out a number of findings and recommendations including in relation to voter identification. We are considering these carefully and will provide a response shortly.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Kingswood answering member printed Chris Skidmore question first answered 08/11/2016 11:17:15 answering member 4021 label Biography information for Chris Skidmore
	tabling member	3960 label Biography information for Henry Smith

1311091

	registered interest
	date	21/04/2021
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	G7: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Government is taking steps ahead of the UK’s Presidency of the G7 in summer 2021 to ensure that (a) the safe reopening of borders and (b) restart of international aviation is a priority of the G7.
	tabling member constituency	Crawley
	tabling member printed	Henry Smith
	uin	185342
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/04/2021 answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 29/04/2021 12:14:46 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	3960 label Biography information for Henry Smith

1701858

	registered interest
	date	17/04/2024
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Genomics: National Security
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Deputy Prime Minister's oral statement of 11 September 2023 on Security Update, Official Report, column 673, whether he has made an assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the potential merits of designating the genomics sector as Critical National Infrastructure.
	tabling member constituency	Crawley
	tabling member printed	Henry Smith
	uin	22293
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/04/2024 answer text <p>The genomics sector is not currently designated as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI). There is a strict framework for classification: CNI assets and systems are those that have been assessed as having a significant and catastrophic impact to the functioning of the UK – either through the loss of life or limb, on the economy, or national security, defence or the functioning of the state – should they be disrupted or compromised. The threshold is a high bar so that resources are focused on the highest priority, and most critical, assets and systems.</p><p>There are strong and sufficient provisions protecting UK genomics databases, including through the UK Data Protection Act (2018), which delivers a data protection framework tailored to the needs of our criminal justice agencies and intelligence services. The relevant genomics data is additionally held within Secure Data Environments, affording further security protections.</p><p>As with all parts of the CNI landscape, we commit to keeping this position under review.</p><p><strong></strong><br><br></p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 25/04/2024 16:32:15 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
	tabling member	3960 label Biography information for Henry Smith