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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/105843", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "HM Treasury"}
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      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/650", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Sir Jeffrey M Donaldson"}
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      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/655", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown"}
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      ], "uin" : "212921"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/105845/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>I refer the hon. Member to the Answer the Minister of State for the Cabinet Office gave him on 10 November 2014, Parliamentary UIN 213040<\/p><p> <\/p>"}
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        , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Andrea Leadsom"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, on how many occasions his Department has had requests for appointments by exception to the Senior Civil Service turned down by the Civil Service Commission since 2010; and who was appointed for each such post.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/3917", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Walney"}
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "John Woodcock"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/105850", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "HM Treasury"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/105850/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>HM Treasury does not have or operate an instant reward scheme.<\/p><p> <\/p>"}
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        , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Andrea Leadsom"}
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      , "date" : {"_value" : "2014-11-03", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
      , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Pay"}
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      , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many Instant Rewards of what value were given to his Department's officials in (a) 2013 and (b) 2014 to date.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/3917", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Walney"}
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "John Woodcock"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/105855/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>My Department recruits on the basis of fair and open competition, with candidates being appointed on the basis of merit.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>There are a very small number of exceptions, which are recognised by the Civil Service Commission; in our Department\u2019s case, this is generally due to facilitate specific secondments from external organisations (for example, there were a series of fire secondments to provide support for the Olympics fire and security team), or to allow for appointments of individuals with specialised skillsets (for example, local audit) or for a time-limited project.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>The attached table gives a breakdown for each year since 2010-11, and to facilitate scrutiny, I have included 2009-10 to enable comparison with the use of exceptions under the last Administration.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Figures for 2014-15 will be submitted in due course. Due to Data Protection obligations, it is not appropriate to disclose the identity of the individual staff concerned.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>More information on the civil Service Commission's guidance on recruitment exceptions can be found online at:<\/p><p><a href=\"http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Recruitment-Principles-April-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Recruitment-Principles-April-2014.pdf<\/a> (Annex A)<\/p><p> <\/p><p>More broadly, my Department has taken steps to open up job vacancies in the Department to a wider audience.<\/p>"}
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          , "title" : "Table to PQ 213021"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, on how many occasions his Department has made appointments by exception since 2010; and who was appointed for each such post.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "John Woodcock"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/105857/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>Guidance on undertaking Transport Assessments and Statements has been set out in the Planning Practice Guidance for everyone using the planning system, including local planning authorities and the Planning Inspectorate. <br><br>It is for the local planning authority in considering planning applications or the Planning Inspector in considering planning appeals to consider whether improvements can be undertaken within the transport network that cost effectively limit the significant impact of the development on traffic levels, and determine whether the residual cumulative impacts of development are severe. <br><br><\/p>"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/105860/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The Department has reduced staffing costs from £218 million a year in 2009-10 to £95 million in 2013-14. We have also completely overhauled and reformed the system of bonuses, in turn, reducing spending from £1.3 million in financial year 2008-09 and £1.2 million in financial year 2009-10 (£1.0 million in performance year 2009-10) to £440,000 in performance year 2013-14.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>For staff who are not Senior Civil Service, this included replacing the Annual Performance Bonus Scheme and the in-year Special Bonus Scheme, with an Exceptional Performance Scheme and in-year Instant Voucher Reward Scheme. The latter is designed to enable managers to provide immediate acknowledgment of exceptional performance for smaller scale achievements over a short period of time. Vouchers are given in values of £10 to £50.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>The types of work that may qualify for a nomination include:<\/p><p> <\/p><ul><li>identifying and taking actions that results in cost savings and efficiencies;<\/li><li>stepping in to support colleagues at short notice to deliver business goals;<\/li><li>delivering high quality work ahead of agreed timescales;<\/li><li>exceeding the expectations of colleagues or customers;<\/li><li>displaying exemplary behaviour which reflects DCLG\u2019s values;<\/li><li>receiving outstanding feedback from colleagues or external customers.<\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><p>From the scheme\u2019s launch in June 2013 to December 2013, 360 staff received a reward with an average payment of £34. From January 2014 to September 2014, 285 staff received a reward with an average payment of £30.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>I am unsure of whether the hon. Member wishes to disparage such small-scale bonuses because they may involve giving out shopping vouchers, yet we believe that they are a cost-effective way of improving staff performance within Whitehall and delivering a better service to the public.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Indeed, the vouchers given for saving taxpayers\u2019 money have delivered at least £40,000 of quantifiable savings and further efficiency improvements on top. Under the Labour Government, the state congratulated those that regulated more, spent more and taxed more. We want to reward those who regulate less, spend less and tax less.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>I would hope the hon. Member, as a Co-operative Party MP, supports the underlying principles of staff involvement, economic participation and self-improvement which we are embracing.<\/p><p> <\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4043", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Kris Hopkins"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, how many Instant Rewards of what value were given to his Department's officials in (a) 2013 and (b) 2014 to date.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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