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As you will be aware, the Balance of Competences Review concluded in December. It was the most comprehensive analysis of the UK\u2019s relationship with the EU ever undertaken. The review involved a large number of Departments across Whitehall to produce 32 reports. The Review was based on the evidence and views received through widespread consultation with interested parties from across society. Across the whole review, departments received close to 2,300 evidence submissions. Departments held over 250 events, attended by around 2,100 stakeholders.<\/p>

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It was important that what is an unprecedented examination of EU membership was done with appropriate time and care. But the government is also very conscious of the need to ensure value for money in everything it does.<\/p>

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(1) Staff time<\/p>

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Between 2012-2013, the Balance of Competences Review Team in the Department was staffed by the equivalent of one Grade 7 (salary range £47, 545 - £55,882), and one intern (salary range £23,869 \u2013 £27, 281) dedicating 100% of their time to the review to project manage 7 BIS led reports and 1 joint report. Between 2013 \u2013 2014 this was reduced to one Grade 7. Between 2012 \u2013 2014 one Deputy Director (salary range £62,000 - £117,800) dedicated 20% of their time as the senior reporting officer for the review. All other work on the review was allocated, according to need, to existing staff within the Department. Therefore, providing a full breakdown of staff time and costs would exceed the disproportionate cost threshold.<\/strong><\/p>

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(2) Printing costs<\/strong><\/p>

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Printing and publication for the 8 Departmental reports, was coordinated centrally but paid for by the Department, with the exception of the Single Market Report which was printed in-house. Printing and publication costs for all 8 reports totalled £32,821.94. The costs for all 32 reports was £133, 053 <\/strong> This figure was a partial figure, covering the printing of some, but not all, reports across the whole review.<\/ins><\/p>

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(3) Running of Engagement events<\/strong><\/p>

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Each policy team in the Department held a wide range of engagement events over the 2 years; the department did not incur any costs for the running of these events. The facilities for hosting these events were either provided by other Government Departments or by business partners or were held on department premises at no extra cost to the department. <\/strong><\/p>

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(4) Witness <\/strong><\/p>

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From centrally held figures, we understand that across the whole of the Balance of Competences Review witness expenses amounted to approximately £2,255.00.<\/strong><\/p>

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(5) Publicity<\/strong><\/p>

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The Department did not incur any publicity costs as we published the reports and the call for evidence via email, social media and the Government website.<\/strong><\/p>

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(6) All other associated costs<\/strong><\/p>

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Between 2012 \u2013 2014 the Department commissioned research and analysis to form part of the literature review to provide the reports with legal analysis to ensure the reports were neither too analytical or too speculative and political, but instead adhere to the agreed treaties. The cost for all 8 reports was £108, 738.28. <\/strong><\/p>

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Department officials incurred some additional associated costs due to travel to meetings and stakeholder events in the UK. Some officials also incurred costs related to events in Brussels. We estimate that the additional travel costs incurred amounted to less than £300.<\/strong><\/p>

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I refer my Noble Lord to the answer as given for HL4840<\/strong><\/del><\/p>

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I refer the noble Lord to HL4847 for the combined answer.<\/ins><\/p>

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I refer my Noble Lord to the answer as given for HL4840<\/strong><\/del><\/p>

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As you will be aware, the Balance of Competences Review concluded in December. It was the most comprehensive analysis of the UK\u2019s relationship with the EU ever undertaken. The review involved a large number of Departments across Whitehall to produce 32 reports. The Review was based on the evidence and views received through widespread consultation with interested parties from across society. Across the whole review, departments received close to 2,300 evidence submissions. Departments held over 250 events, attended by around 2,100 stakeholders.<\/ins><\/p>

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It was important that what is an unprecedented examination of EU membership was done with appropriate time and care. But the government is also very conscious of the need to ensure value for money in everything it does.<\/ins><\/p>

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(1) Staff time<\/ins><\/p>

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Between 2012-2013, the Balance of Competences Review Team in the Department was staffed by the equivalent of one Grade 7 (salary range £47, 545 - £55,882), and one intern (salary range £23,869 \u2013 £27, 281) dedicating 100% of their time to the review to project manage 7 BIS led reports and 1 joint report. Between 2013 \u2013 2014 this was reduced to one Grade 7. Between 2012 \u2013 2014 one Deputy Director (salary range £62,000 - £117,800) dedicated 20% of their time as the senior reporting officer for the review. All other work on the review was allocated, according to need, to existing staff within the Department. Therefore, providing a full breakdown of staff time and costs would exceed the disproportionate cost threshold.<\/strong><\/ins><\/p>

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(2) Printing costs<\/strong><\/ins><\/p>

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Printing and publication for the 8 Departmental reports, was coordinated centrally but paid for by the Department, with the exception of the Single Market Report which was printed in-house. Printing and publication costs for all 8 reports totalled £32,821.94. The costs for all 32 reports was £133, 053. This figure was a partial figure, covering the printing of some, but not all, reports across the whole review. <\/strong><\/ins><\/p>

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(3) Running of Engagement events<\/strong><\/ins><\/p>

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Each policy team in the Department held a wide range of engagement events over the 2 years; the department did not incur any costs for the running of these events. The facilities for hosting these events were either provided by other Government Departments or by business partners or were held on department premises at no extra cost to the department. <\/strong><\/ins><\/p>

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(4) Witness <\/strong><\/ins><\/p>

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From centrally held figures, we understand that across the whole of the Balance of Competences Review witness expenses amounted to approximately £2,255.00.<\/strong><\/ins><\/p>

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(5) Publicity<\/strong><\/ins><\/p>

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The Department did not incur any publicity costs as we published the reports and the call for evidence via email, social media and the Government website.<\/strong><\/ins><\/p>

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(6) All other associated costs<\/strong><\/ins><\/p>

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Between 2012 \u2013 2014 the Department commissioned research and analysis to form part of the literature review to provide the reports with legal analysis to ensure the reports were neither too analytical or too speculative and political, but instead adhere to the agreed treaties. The cost for all 8 reports was £108, 738.28. <\/strong><\/ins><\/p>

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Department officials incurred some additional associated costs due to travel to meetings and stakeholder events in the UK. Some officials also incurred costs related to events in Brussels. We estimate that the additional travel costs incurred amounted to less than £300.<\/strong><\/ins><\/p>

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In each of the last five financial years the following amounts have been spent by the Department (BIS and UK Trade and Investment) on first class train tickets and business class air travel. Figures for the total amount spent on taxis prior to 2012-13 cannot be provided without incurring disproportionate cost as these costs were included in individual travel and expense claims and not centrally collated.<\/p>

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Financial Year<\/strong><\/td> Rail - 1st Class<\/ins><\/strong><\/td> 1st Class <\/del>Air - Business Class<\/ins><\/strong><\/td> Business Class <\/del>Taxis<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
2009-2010<\/td>£761,381.87<\/td>£2,061,066.16<\/td>£n/a<\/td><\/tr>
2010-2011<\/td>£179,884.52<\/td>£1,177,664.09<\/td>£n/a<\/td><\/tr>
2011-2012<\/td>£47,316.35<\/td>£1,379,266.78<\/td>£n/a<\/td><\/tr>
2012-2013<\/td>£18,974.65<\/td>£1,282,766.02<\/td>£92,301<\/td><\/tr>
2013-2014<\/td>£21,277.50<\/td>£1,725,998.87<\/td>£79,701<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>


Note: The use of first class rail travel is restricted for those with health issues and exceptional business need. In both cases prior approval is required in line with the Department\u2019s travel policy. The use of business class flights is restricted to long haul and the figures above will include some costs relating to multi leg journeys made up of economy and business class elements; these cannot be separated without incurring disproportionate costs.<\/p>

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Sources are:<\/del><\/p>

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Data on trade in goods with Cuba is available from HMRC and trade in services from the ONS. Services data on the most recent basis are not available before 2007. The goods and services data are on a different basis as figures on the same basis are not available. This information has not been adjusted for inflation.<\/del><\/p>

The data we have is as below. Please see notes for further explanation.<\/ins><\/p>

Value of UK Trade (exports plus imports) with Cuba: current prices (£ million)<\/p>

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Goods<\/p><\/td>

Services<\/p><\/td>

Goods + Services<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2004<\/p><\/td>

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2005<\/p><\/td>

25<\/p><\/td>

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2006<\/p><\/td>

29<\/p><\/td>

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2007<\/p><\/td>

23<\/p><\/td>

149<\/p><\/td>

172<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2008<\/p><\/td>

25<\/p><\/td>

155<\/p><\/td>

180<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2009<\/p><\/td>

19<\/p><\/td>

171<\/p><\/td>

190<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2010<\/p><\/td>

21<\/p><\/td>

196<\/p><\/td>

217<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2011<\/p><\/td>

69<\/p><\/td>

145<\/p><\/td>

214<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2012<\/p><\/td>

62<\/p><\/td>

188<\/p><\/td>

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213<\/p><\/td>

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Services: ONS, special request from the ONS, figures are on a balance of payments (BPM6) basis, seasonally adjusted.<\/p>

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Data on trade in goods with Cuba is available from HMRC and trade in services from the ONS. Services data on the most recent basis (new balance of payments method) are not available before 2007. The goods and services data are on a different basis as figures on the same basis are not available. This information has not been adjusted for inflation.<\/p>

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The Government is committed to increasing compliance with minimum wage legislation and the effective enforcement of it. Everyone who is entitled to the minimum wage should receive it.<\/p>

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The Government has collaborated with care sector representative bodies to improve understanding of compliance risks and design controls within payroll systems that prevent workers being underpaid the minimum wage, in order to improve compliance.<\/p>

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Guidance on Gov.uk has been updated to make it as clear as possible that travel time and rest breaks between assignments must be paid at least the national minimum wage (NMW).<\/p>

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In addition, the Government will continue to work with the sector to ensure that understanding improves. This will include the Department of Health\u2019s statutory guidance as part of the overall guidance on market shaping and commissioning the final version of which will be published in Autumn 2014.<\/p>

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We have considered the National Audit Office report and note that their estimates come from a self-reported survey of care workers. Examination of surveys of individuals (such as the Labour Force Survey) find that some people tend to report longer working hours and a lower hourly rate compared to those reported by employers who pay the minimum wage.<\/p>

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The current best estimate of non-compliance is derived from the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE)[1]. The Low Pay Commission[2] published the proportion of jobs held by those aged 22 and over, paid below the NMW by sector. Figures show that non-compliance is relatively low in social care (0.8%) compared with other sectors. This is generally in line with non-compliance in the whole economy.<\/p>

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This estimate, as well as all estimates of non-compliance, has some limitations. However, there are no reasons to suppose that these limitations affect the social care sector more or less than the economy<\/ins> as a whole.<\/ins><\/p>

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[1] ASHE is a survey of employees completed by employers which we can use to look at workers earning at or below the NMW rate.<\/p>

[2]https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/288841/The_National_Minimum_Wage_LPC_Report_2014.pdf<\/a><\/p>

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There are no current plans to initiate a formal review of the student loans system in England.<\/p>

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The costs of the loan system are based on projections of graduate repayments over the next 35 years. These projections were revised in 2013-14 following changes to the student loan repayments model but will continue to fluctuate due to numerous macroeconomic variables, and present no immediate pressure on the system. Funding for new student loans is secure for the remainder of the Spending Review period.<\/p>

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Farnborough is an important showcase for the UK aerospace sector. The Department does not make estimates of aerospace exports arising as a result of the Farnborough Airshow. However, given the UK\u2019s position as a leading supplier to the world\u2019s aerospace industry, our industry is likely to be a major beneficiary of many of the new orders announced at the Show.<\/ins><\/p>

Recent data from the Aerospace Defence and Security trade association show aerospace exports grew by 12% in 2013 to £25 billion.<\/ins><\/p>


There has been significant interest in UK Export Finance\u2019s (UKEF) Direct Lending Facility (DLF) since its enhancements were announced in the Budget. Since it was relaunched on 30 June 2014, the pipeline of potential export contracts has developed and now involves 28 UK-based exporters of varying size and export experience. As it stands, the pipeline has 35 potential export contracts that range from £3m to over £350m. Most importantly, the DLF pipeline is growing.<\/del><\/p>

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All loan recipients in all regions receiving a start-up loan are offered mentoring, although take up of support services is not a mandatory condition of making the facility available. The number of loans made in each region will be placed in the Libraries of the House.<\/p>

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