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346849

	registered interest
	date	27/05/2015
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Migrants: English Language
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what consultation was conducted with stakeholders affected by the reforms for delivery of approved English language qualifications for settlement and citizenship effective from November 2015; how the decision was communicated to teaching providers and learners; and whether an impact assessment was undertaken.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Northfield
	tabling member printed	Richard Burden
	uin	1
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/06/2015 answer text <p>The possibility of changes to the English language requirement for settlement and nationality was discussed as part of the SELT procurement process. Letters announcing the change to test arrangements have been sent to a range of organisations. As this change relates to the implementation of existing policy, no formal impact assessment was required.</p> answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire question first answered 03/06/2015 10:35:11 answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire
	tabling member	301 label Biography information for Richard Burden

346853

	registered interest
	date	27/05/2015
	answering body	HM Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Roads: Capital Investment
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans his Department has to review the spending commitments in the Road Investment Strategy 2015-20.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Northfield
	tabling member printed	Richard Burden
	uin	12
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/06/2015 answer text <p>The Road Investment Strategy, published at the time of the 2014 Autumn Statement, set out ambitious plans for improvements to the national road network between 2015 and 2020. The road network is a critical national infrastructure asset that is vital for successful economic growth, supporting jobs and productivity. This is why this Government made a clear commitment in its manifesto to invest £15 billion in roads, and the Prime Minister has made clear that the Government will implement its manifesto in full.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 01/06/2015 16:43:33 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
	tabling member	301 label Biography information for Richard Burden

346854

	registered interest
	date	27/05/2015
	answering body	HM Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Revenue and Customs: Telephone Services
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the average waiting time was for calls to HM Revenue and Customs telephone service in each year for which figures are available.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Northfield
	tabling member printed	Richard Burden
	uin	13
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/06/2015 answer text <p>Details of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) telephony performance, including average waiting time, is published quarterly on the GOV.UK website:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/business-plan-indicators" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/business-plan-indicators</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>HMRC has performance targets which are regularly monitored. The department is working very hard to improve its service, including reducing demand and opening new online channels for customers so they do not need to pick up to phone.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South West Hertfordshire answering member printed Mr David Gauke grouped question UIN 4 question first answered 01/06/2015 15:45:55 answering member 1529 label Biography information for Mr David Gauke
	tabling member	301 label Biography information for Richard Burden

346855

	registered interest
	date	27/05/2015
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Driving: British Nationals Abroad
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will bring forward proposals to ensure that British citizens without internet access who wish to rent cars abroad for periods exceeding 48 hours, or in an emergency, are able to do so in the absence of the paper counterpart to the driving licence.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Northfield
	tabling member printed	Richard Burden
	uin	14
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/06/2015 answer text <p>A telephone service is available for drivers who do not have access to the internet. Drivers can give permission for certain information from their record to be given verbally over the telephone to a nominated person or organisation.</p><p> </p><p>Drivers will also be able to telephone the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency to request a secure access code that will allow them to share information electronically from their driver record with third parties.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 01/06/2015 15:49:54 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	301 label Biography information for Richard Burden

346856

	registered interest
	date	27/05/2015
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Roads: Capital Investment
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to review the spending commitments in the Road Investment Strategy 2015-2020.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Northfield
	tabling member printed	Richard Burden
	uin	15
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/06/2015 answer text <p>The Road Investment Strategy, published at the time of the 2014 Autumn Statement, set out ambitious plans for improvements to the national road network between 2015 and 2020. The road network is a critical national infrastructure asset that is vital for successful economic growth, supporting jobs and productivity. This is why this Government made a clear commitment in its manifesto to invest £15 billion in roads, and the Prime Minister has made clear that the Government will implement its manifesto in full.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones grouped question UIN 16 question first answered 01/06/2015 13:29:19 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	301 label Biography information for Richard Burden

346859

	registered interest
	date	27/05/2015
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Burma: Rohingya
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what support her Department is providing to Rohingya migrants stranded in South East Asia.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Northfield
	tabling member printed	Richard Burden
	uin	152
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/06/2015 answer text <p>DFID is working closely with and provides central funding to humanitarian agencies active in the region, and is working with FCO to encourage a regional response to the crisis. DFID is one of the largest humanitarian donors in Rakhine. We have now increased our support by a further £6.2 million, bringing the total to over £18 million since 2012.</p> answering member constituency New Forest West answering member printed Mr Desmond Swayne question first answered 03/06/2015 15:40:32 answering member 55 label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne
	tabling member	301 label Biography information for Richard Burden

346860

	registered interest
	date	27/05/2015
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	hansard heading	Burma: Rohingya
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on the provision of support to stranded Rohingya migrants; and what the outcome was of such discussions.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Northfield
	tabling member printed	Richard Burden
	uin	153
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/06/2015 answer text <p>We are deeply concerned about the crisis in the Bay of Bengal, and particularly for the thousands of people adrift in the Andaman Sea and Malacca Straits. <br><br>It is vital that Burma addresses the longer-term issues which lie at the root of the problem - namely the desperate conditions in which Rohingya communities are living in Rakhine State. I asked the Burmese Ambassador in London to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on 18 May to express our concern at the situation, and press Burma to take urgent steps to deal with the humanitarian implications of the crisis, as well as the underlying causes in Rakhine. I also met the Bangladeshi Foreign Secretary on 20 May and raised the need for Bangladesh to work within the region to address people trafficking and irregular migration. <br><br>It is clear that this is an issue that requires a comprehensive regional response, and as such we welcomed the Thai authorities’ decision to call a regional summit on 29 May to tackle the broader issues. Our Ambassador in Bangkok attended this summit as an observer. We also very much welcome the 20 May decision, from the Foreign Ministers of Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia, to provide humanitarian assitance those stranded at sea. <br><br>As I made clear in a Parliamentary debate in January, we have long encouraged a wider UN leadership role to help bring about a long term solution to bring peace and reconciliation to all communities in Rakhine State. UN Secretary General Ban-ki Moon called Burmese President Thein Sein on 20 May to discuss this issue. It was also discussed at the UN Security Council on 28 May. <br><br>The UK is playing its part to resolve the dire situation in Rakhine. Since 2012, the UK has been one of the largest bilateral humanitarian donors in Rakhine State. We have invested over £18m in humanitarian support there, which helps to provide shelter; water sanitation and hygiene; nutrition and protection activities; and non-food items for over 122,000 people. We also strongly support the UN’s coordination of the international humanitarian response.</p> answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 02/06/2015 16:07:40 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
	tabling member	301 label Biography information for Richard Burden

346857

	registered interest
	date	27/05/2015
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Roads: Capital Investment
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer about the spending commitments in the Road Investment Strategy 2015-2020.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Northfield
	tabling member printed	Richard Burden
	uin	16
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/06/2015 answer text <p>The Road Investment Strategy, published at the time of the 2014 Autumn Statement, set out ambitious plans for improvements to the national road network between 2015 and 2020. The road network is a critical national infrastructure asset that is vital for successful economic growth, supporting jobs and productivity. This is why this Government made a clear commitment in its manifesto to invest £15 billion in roads, and the Prime Minister has made clear that the Government will implement its manifesto in full.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones grouped question UIN 15 question first answered 01/06/2015 13:29:19 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	301 label Biography information for Richard Burden

41405

	registered interest
	date	05/03/2014
	answering body	HM Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name
	answering dept sort name
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what contingency plans are in place for the future administration of Premium Bonds currently administered in Scotland and held by residents in England, Northern Ireland and Wales in the event of Scottish independence; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Northfield
	tabling member printed	Richard Burden
	uin	190813
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2014 answer text <p><strong>National Savings and Investments (NS&amp;I) is a UK institution, operating from a number of sites within the UK and abroad. </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>The powers governing NS&amp;I products come from UK primary and secondary legislation. Only individuals with a UK bank account are eligible to buy NS&amp;I products. In the event of independence, the current rules would prohibit individuals with only a Scottish bank account from buying NS&amp;I products. </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Any changes to these rules would depend on negotiations between the UK and Scottish governments in the event of independence. Both governments have said that there can be no pre-negotiations on what the terms of independence might be before the referendum takes place.</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>The UK government believes that Scotland is better off as part of the UK, and the UK is better off with Scotland in it.</strong></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey answering member printed Danny Alexander question first answered 14/05/2014 12:00:00 answering member 1535 label Biography information for Danny Alexander
	tabling member	301 label Biography information for Richard Burden

42303

	registered interest
	date	10/03/2014
	answering body	Speaker's Committee on the Electorial Commission
	answering dept id	36
	answering dept short name
	answering dept sort name
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the hon. Member for South West Devon, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what the electoral registration figures were in each ward in the recent confirmation dry run conducted in Birmingham, Northfield constituency.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Northfield
	tabling member printed	Richard Burden
	uin	191202
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/03/2014 answer text <p>The Electoral Commission informs me that the confirmation dry run involved matching all entries on the electoral registers against the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Customer Information System database. Entries would be marked as green if they matched with DWP, amber if they were a partial match or red if there was no match.</p><p>The ward results for the area requested are as follows:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Ward</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Green matches</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Amber matches</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Red matches</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Kings Norton</p></td><td><p>80.7%</p></td><td><p>2.5%</p></td><td><p>16.8%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Longbridge</p></td><td><p>80.2%</p></td><td><p>2.1%</p></td><td><p>17.7%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Northfield</p></td><td><p>81.5%</p></td><td><p>2.3%</p></td><td><p>16.2%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Weoley</p></td><td><p>80.0%</p></td><td><p>2.6%</p></td><td><p>17.5%</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br />Results for all wards are available on the Commission's website here:</p><p><a href="http://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0003/163146/Confirmation-dry-run-2013-Results-Wards.xls" target="_blank">http://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0003/163146/Confirmation-dry-run-2013-Results-Wards.xls </a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency South West Devon answering member printed Mr Gary Streeter question first answered 18/03/2014 12:00:00 answering member 234 label Biography information for Sir Gary Streeter
	tabling member	301 label Biography information for Richard Burden