The Department for Transport is in the process of gathering evidence on the problems posed by vehicles parking on pavements, the effectiveness of current regulation, and the case for change. Department for Transport officials have held meetings with a range of stakeholders, including accessibility campaigners, local authority managers, and the motoring associations. This evidence gathering should be complete by the end of the year.<\/p>
<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/3991", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Jesse Norman"} } , "answeringMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Hereford and South Herefordshire"} , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Jesse Norman"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2018-11-19", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2018-11-19T17:32:50.67Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "27"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Transport"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Transport"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2018-11-14", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Parking: Pedestrian Areas"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 9 October 2018 to Question 174717 on Parking: Pedestrian Areas, what steps his Department is taking as part of that review.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4125", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Catherine McKinnell"} } , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Newcastle upon Tyne North"} , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Catherine McKinnell"} ], "uin" : "191412"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1007131", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Work and Pensions"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1007131/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
Data on the number of people in receipt of Support for Mortgage Interest before April 2018 that continue to receive that benefit is not available.<\/p>
<\/p>
For the purposes of Support for Mortgage Interest a vulnerable claimant is defined as a claimant who lacks the mental capacity to make a financial decision about whether or not to take the SMI Loan.<\/p>
<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4105", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Justin Tomlinson"} } , "answeringMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "North Swindon"} , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Justin Tomlinson"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2018-11-19", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2018-11-19T16:06:22.377Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "29"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Work and Pensions"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Work and Pensions"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2018-11-14", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Support for Mortgage Interest"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 9 October 2018 to Question 174049, (a) what data is available on the number of people in receipt of Support for Mortgage Interest before April 2018 that continue to receive that benefit and (b) how her Department defines the term vulnerable in relation to that support.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4125", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Catherine McKinnell"} } , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Newcastle upon Tyne North"} , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Catherine McKinnell"} ], "uin" : "191413"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1007133", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Ministry of Justice"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1007133/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
Figures for the number of offences of rape recorded by the police are published by the Office for National Statistics.<\/p>
<\/p>
The number of defendants prosecuted in the North East and England for rape offences are published by the Ministry of Justice and can be found in the Court Outcomes by Police Force Area data tool in the following link:<\/p>
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/733996/court-outcomes-by-pfa-2017-update.xlsx<\/a><\/p> <\/p> o 19C Rape of a female aged 16 or over<\/p> o 19D Rape of a female aged under 16<\/p> o 19E Rape of a female child under 13 by a male<\/p> o 19F Rape of a male aged under 16<\/p> o 19G Rape of a male aged 16 or over<\/p> o 19H Rape of a male child under 13 by a male<\/p>"}
, "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4137", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Rory Stewart"}
}
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, "date" : {"_value" : "2018-11-14", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
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, "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many cases of rape were (a) recorded and (b) prosecuted in each of the last three years in (i) the North East and (ii) England.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
, "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4125", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Catherine McKinnell"}
}
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, "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Catherine McKinnell"}
], "uin" : "191415"}
, {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1007134", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Attorney General"}
], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1007134/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " There are a number of factors that have contributed to the recent falls in the volume of suspects charged, prosecuted and convicted of rape. The 2017-18 Violence Against Women and Girls report highlighted a 9.1% fall in referrals of rape flagged cases from the police to the CPS and work is being undertaken to understand the reasons behind this trend. Prosecutors are increasingly using the process of Early Investigative Advice to work with the police early to see what can be done to strengthen the prosecution when it is needed.<\/p> Rape investigations are becoming increasingly complex due to a number of factors, including the growth in relevant digital communications evidence. To address the increasing complexity of cases the CPS have introduced new guidance to help police and prosecutors with reasonable lines of inquiry and communications evidence. There has also been a significant recruitment exercise, which was completed to ensure that RASSO units were equipped to meet the substantial increase in the volume of case referrals from the police. Between July 2015 and October 2018, the number of specialist prosecutors in RASSO units rose by 52% from 138 to 210, with overall staffing in these units increasing by more than a third.<\/p> There has been no change of approach or guidance to CPS prosecutors in their commitment towards the prosecution of rape offences. The CPS has undertaken extensive work over the last decade to ensure that specialist prosecutors are fully equipped to deal with the particular complexities of rape and serious sexual offences and that the Code for Crown Prosecutors is properly applied. This includes understanding victim vulnerabilities and the impact of rape, as well as consent, myths and stereotypes, and the particular difficulties of cases involving vulnerable witnesses and young people. In 2018-19 the CPS plans to embark upon a project to better understand the evolving nature of sexual behaviours and encounters amongst young people as there are particular challenges in cases involving young adults.<\/p>"}
, "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4106", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland"}
}
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, "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Robert Buckland"}
, "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2018-11-19", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
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, "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2018-11-19T14:04:02.757Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
]}
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, "date" : {"_value" : "2018-11-14", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
, "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Rape: Criminal Proceedings"}
, "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"}
, "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Attorney General, what assessment he has made of the reasons for the change in the CPS charging, prosecution and conviction rates related to cases of rape since 2016-17.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
, "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4125", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Catherine McKinnell"}
}
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, "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Catherine McKinnell"}
], "uin" : "191416"}
, {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/992795", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Work and Pensions"}
], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/992795/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " The information requested to estimate the effect of the 20 metre rule in Personal Independence Payment (PIP) on the level of support received by people with multiple sclerosis is not readily available and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost. 52 per cent of claimants whose main disabling condition is recorded as being multiple sclerosis receive the highest level of support under PIP, compared to just 39 per cent Disability Living Allowance.<\/p> <\/p> The Department does not hold the data requested on the costs to other Departments of providing related services.<\/p> <\/p> The 20 metre distance was introduced in PIP to distinguish those whose mobility is significantly more limited than others and who face even greater barriers on a day to day basis \u2013 those who have the highest need.<\/p> <\/p> Individuals who can walk more than 20 metres can still receive the enhanced rate of the PIP mobility component, if they cannot do so safely, to an acceptable standard, repeatedly and in a reasonable time period.<\/p>"}
, "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4071", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Sarah Newton"}
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, "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Sarah Newton"}
, "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2018-10-25", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
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, "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2018-10-25T14:48:55.97Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
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, "date" : {"_value" : "2018-10-22", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
, "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Personal Independence Payment: Multiple Sclerosis"}
, "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"}
, "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"}
}
], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate she has made of the effect of the 20 metre rule in personal independence payment criteria on the (a) level of support received by people living with multiple sclerosis and (b) costs to other Departments of providing related services.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
, "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4125", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Catherine McKinnell"}
}
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, "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Catherine McKinnell"}
], "uin" : "182286"}
, {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/990404", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department of Health and Social Care"}
], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/990404/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " NHS England provides funding, support and guidance to Cancer Alliances to ensure the delivery of improvements in early and faster diagnosis and quality of life for people living with and beyond cancer, including breast cancer patients.<\/p> For this year, all Cancer Alliances have agreed plans in place for using transformation funding, focused on the delivery of NHS England\u2019s 2018/19 Planning Guidance priorities. As part of these plans, Alliances will:<\/p> - progress towards the 2020/21 ambition for all breast cancer patients to move to a stratified follow-up pathway after treatment; and<\/p> - have in place clinically agreed protocols for stratifying breast cancer patients and a system for remote monitoring by the end of 2018/19.<\/p> In addition to transformation funding, support that all Cancer Alliances will receive in 2018/19 to transform care for their cancer patients includes:<\/p> - dedicated support from the National Cancer Programme\u2019s analysis, evidence and data service;<\/p> - support and assurance from NHS England regional offices;<\/p> - a tailored programme of leadership development; and<\/p> - a series of national events to share best practice and information across Cancer Alliances.<\/p> More information about the levels of transformation funding received by each Cancer Alliance in 2018/19, and how they are using this to improve cancer care, can be found on NHS England\u2019s website at the following link:<\/p> <\/p> https://www.england.nhs.uk/cancer/improve/cancer-alliances-improving-care-locally/nhs-england-support-and-funding-for-cancer-alliances/<\/a><\/p> <\/p> <\/p> <\/strong><\/p>"}
, "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4067", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Steve Brine"}
}
, "answeringMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Winchester"}
, "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Steve Brine"}
, "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2018-10-23", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
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, "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2018-10-23T16:45:11.873Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
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, "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Health and Social Care"}
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, "date" : {"_value" : "2018-10-18", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
, "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Breast Cancer"}
, "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"}
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}
], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what (a) financial support and (b) other resources his Department has provided to Cancer Alliances for long-term planning for breast cancer care.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
, "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4125", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Catherine McKinnell"}
}
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, "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Catherine McKinnell"}
], "uin" : "181271"}
, {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/990407", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Attorney General"}
], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/990407/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " The official statistics relating to crime and policing are maintained by the Home Office. Official statistics relating to sentencing, criminal court proceedings, offenders brought to justice, the courts and the judiciary are maintained by the Ministry of Justice.<\/ins><\/p> The number of prosecutions and convictions for offences under sections 327-330 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 can be found here<\/a>.<\/ins><\/p> <\/p> Number of prosecutions and convictions for offences under sections 327-330 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, 2013-2017<\/strong><\/ins><\/p><\/td><\/tr> <\/ins><\/p><\/td> <\/ins><\/p><\/td> <\/ins><\/p><\/td> <\/ins><\/p><\/td> <\/ins><\/p><\/td> <\/ins><\/p><\/td> <\/ins><\/p><\/td><\/tr> <\/ins><\/p><\/td> 2013<\/strong><\/ins><\/p><\/td> 2014<\/strong><\/ins><\/p><\/td> 2015<\/strong><\/ins><\/p><\/td> 2016<\/strong><\/ins><\/p><\/td> 2017<\/strong><\/ins><\/p><\/td> <\/ins><\/p><\/td><\/tr> Prosecutions<\/strong><\/ins><\/p><\/td> <\/ins><\/p><\/td> <\/ins><\/p><\/td> <\/ins><\/p><\/td> <\/ins><\/p><\/td> <\/ins><\/p><\/td> <\/ins><\/p><\/td><\/tr> Section 327<\/ins><\/p><\/td> 981<\/ins><\/p><\/td> 880<\/ins><\/p><\/td> 1,063<\/ins><\/p><\/td> 841<\/ins><\/p><\/td> 878<\/ins><\/p><\/td> <\/ins><\/p><\/td><\/tr> Section 328<\/ins><\/p><\/td> 310<\/ins><\/p><\/td> 266<\/ins><\/p><\/td> 317<\/ins><\/p><\/td> 355<\/ins><\/p><\/td> 288<\/ins><\/p><\/td> <\/ins><\/p><\/td><\/tr> Section 329<\/ins><\/p><\/td> 1,050<\/ins><\/p><\/td> 944<\/ins><\/p><\/td> 921<\/ins><\/p><\/td> 797<\/ins><\/p><\/td> 737<\/ins><\/p><\/td> <\/ins><\/p><\/td><\/tr> Section 330<\/ins><\/p><\/td> 3<\/ins><\/p><\/td> 3<\/ins><\/p><\/td> 5<\/ins><\/p><\/td> 1<\/ins><\/p><\/td> 1<\/ins><\/p><\/td> <\/ins><\/p><\/td><\/tr> <\/ins><\/p><\/td> <\/ins><\/p><\/td> <\/ins><\/p><\/td> <\/ins><\/p><\/td> <\/ins><\/p><\/td> <\/ins><\/p><\/td> <\/ins><\/p><\/td><\/tr> Convictions<\/strong><\/ins><\/p><\/td> <\/ins><\/p><\/td> <\/ins><\/p><\/td> <\/ins><\/p><\/td> <\/ins><\/p><\/td> <\/ins><\/p><\/td> <\/ins><\/p><\/td><\/tr> Section 327<\/ins><\/p><\/td> 520<\/ins><\/p><\/td> 447<\/ins><\/p><\/td> 550<\/ins><\/p><\/td> 601<\/ins><\/p><\/td> 537<\/ins><\/p><\/td> <\/ins><\/p><\/td><\/tr> Section 328<\/ins><\/p><\/td>