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1189947
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-24more like thismore than 2020-04-24
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Hospitals: Coronavirus more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care how many student nurses are being used to work on wards caring for patients with covid-19; to what extent hours worked on those wards by student nurses will count towards their required placement hours; and if those student nurses are being recompensed for hours worked beyond their placement requirements. more like this
tabling member constituency Bristol West more like this
tabling member printed
Thangam Debbonaire more like this
uin 39528 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-01more like thismore than 2020-05-01
answer text <p>As of 23 April 2020, 21,287 second and third year student nurses opted to work in the National Health Service during the COVID-19 emergency. These students are starting to be deployed and Health Education England will start to report on the number from the beginning of May 2020.</p><p>The hours that students who opt to work on the wards during the emergency period will count towards the required number of placements hours, these students will receive a salary and have automatic NHS pension entitlement at the appropriate band.</p><p>Alongside receiving a salary these students will continue to receive their student maintenance loan and NHS Learning Support Fund payments.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent more like this
answering member printed Helen Whately more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-01T11:34:12.073Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-01T11:34:12.073Z
answering member
4527
label Biography information for Helen Whately more like this
tabling member
4433
label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire more like this
1189951
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-24more like thismore than 2020-04-24
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Energy: Meters more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what (a) financial and (b) practical help he is providing to ensure that (a) people (i) self-isolating and in a (ii) vulnerable or shielded group and (b) other people who use coin-operated energy meters are able to maintain power supply during the lockdown. more like this
tabling member constituency Bristol West more like this
tabling member printed
Thangam Debbonaire more like this
uin 39824 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-04more like thismore than 2020-05-04
answer text <p>The Department reached a voluntary agreement with all domestic energy suppliers to a set of principles to support energy customers impacted by COVID-19. These principles include support for prepayment meter customers, who primarily use electronic tokens, keys or cards to top up their meters. Based on individual circumstances, the support available to prepayment meter customers could include:</p><ul><li>extending discretionary/ friendly credit or sending out a pre-loaded top up card;</li><li>enabling customers to nominate a trusted third party to be able to pick up discretionary credit sent to a shop on their behalf;</li><li>switching smart prepayment meters into credit mode, or extending non-disconnection periods, and;</li><li>taking reasonable steps to contact prepayment customers with advice on what to do in the event of self-isolation.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Many energy suppliers have provided additional support for their customers.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Spelthorne more like this
answering member printed Kwasi Kwarteng more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-04T13:50:52.797Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-04T13:50:52.797Z
answering member
4134
label Biography information for Kwasi Kwarteng more like this
tabling member
4433
label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire more like this
1189952
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-24more like thismore than 2020-04-24
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Bankruptcy: Coronavirus more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether he plans to waive bankruptcy fees for people who become bankrupt as a result of the economic effects of the covid-19 outbreak. more like this
tabling member constituency Bristol West more like this
tabling member printed
Thangam Debbonaire more like this
uin 39531 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-04more like thismore than 2020-05-04
answer text <p>Government has no plans at this time to waive bankruptcy fees.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam more like this
answering member printed Paul Scully more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-04T15:01:32.617Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-04T15:01:32.617Z
answering member
4414
label Biography information for Paul Scully more like this
tabling member
4433
label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire more like this
1189963
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-24more like thismore than 2020-04-24
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Ventilators: EU Action more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, on what date did the UK Government sign the EU's ventilator procurement scheme known as the Joint Procurement Agreement. more like this
tabling member constituency Leicester South more like this
tabling member printed
Jonathan Ashworth more like this
uin 39538 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-04-30more like thismore than 2020-04-30
answer text <p>The United Kingdom has been a signatory to the European Union Joint Procurement Agreement since 2014 and is eligible to participate in EU joint procurements during the transition period under the terms of the Withdrawal Act.</p><p> </p><p>Owing to an initial communication problem, the UK did not receive an invitation in time to take part in the first four EU Joint Procurements in response to COVID-19, including the ventilators scheme.</p><p> </p><p>However, participating in those four initial joint procurement schemes would not have allowed us to do anything that we have not been able to do ourselves. We currently have over 10,800 mechanical ventilators available to National Health Service patients, with thousands more ventilators on order from manufacturers in the UK and abroad.</p><p> </p><p>The UK will participate in the EU Joint Procurement scheme on therapeutics that is soon to launch and will consider participating in other future schemes on the basis of public health requirements, including any on personal protective equipment.</p>
answering member constituency Charnwood more like this
answering member printed Edward Argar more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-04-30T12:37:41.793Zmore like thismore than 2020-04-30T12:37:41.793Z
answering member
4362
label Biography information for Edward Argar more like this
tabling member
4244
label Biography information for Jonathan Ashworth more like this
1189965
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-24more like thismore than 2020-04-24
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Local Broadcasting: Coronavirus more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if he will increase the Community Radio Fund for 2020-21 to provide additional support to community radio stations experiencing financial hardship as a result of the covid-19 outbreak. more like this
tabling member constituency Bristol West more like this
tabling member printed
Thangam Debbonaire more like this
uin 39540 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-01more like thismore than 2020-05-01
answer text <p>The government is strongly supportive of the community radio sector and recognises the great value that it offers to communities across the United Kingdom, in terms of providing quality local news, information and entertainment.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The government has today announced that the £400,000 Community Radio Fund administered by Ofcom will be used to provide a lifeline for radio stations hit hardest by the coronavirus. Relevant stations will be invited to bid for emergency grants through Ofcom to help meet their core costs.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Maldon more like this
answering member printed Mr John Whittingdale more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-01T14:53:21.863Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-01T14:53:21.863Z
answering member
39
label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale more like this
tabling member
4433
label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire more like this
1189966
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-24more like thismore than 2020-04-24
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Schools: Playing Fields more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if he will support the roll out of a national programme of timed access to school playing fields for families who are unable to access green spaces safely and easily. more like this
tabling member constituency Coventry South more like this
tabling member printed
Zarah Sultana more like this
uin 39681 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-04more like thismore than 2020-05-04
answer text <p>As both my right hon. Friends, the Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer have made clear, the Government will do whatever it takes to support people affected by COVID-19.</p><p>Schools are closed until further notice except for children of critical workers and vulnerable children. The management of school sites remains the responsibility of school leaders and governing bodies during this period and their first priority is ensuring arrangements are in place so that pupils and staff still attending school can do so safely.</p><p>Whilst there are currently no plans to roll out a national programme of timed access to school playing fields, we are aware that schools do sometimes choose to make their facilities available for use and may have chosen to allow community access to outdoor spaces during this period.</p><p>It is important that children continue to remain fit and active wherever possible at this time, as long as this is done in line with the latest official advice on social distancing which can be accessed from:<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/full-guidance-on-staying-at-home-and-away-from-others/full-guidance-on-staying-at-home-and-away-from-others" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/full-guidance-on-staying-at-home-and-away-from-others/full-guidance-on-staying-at-home-and-away-from-others</a><em>. </em>Our latest guidance on supporting children to get exercise during COVID-19 can be found on the following page: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-online-education-resources/coronavirus-covid-19-list-of-online-education-resources-for-home-education#physical-education-pe-and-physical-activity" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-online-education-resources/coronavirus-covid-19-list-of-online-education-resources-for-home-education#physical-education-pe-and-physical-activity</a>.</p>
answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-04T15:52:53.037Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-04T15:52:53.037Z
answering member
111
label Biography information for Nick Gibb more like this
tabling member
4786
label Biography information for Zarah Sultana more like this
1189969
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-24more like thismore than 2020-04-24
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Railways: Coronavirus more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans the Government has to amend the system of refunds for rail season tickets to ensure that commuters are not adversely affected when claiming refunds as a result of the covid-19 outbreak. more like this
tabling member constituency Crawley more like this
tabling member printed
Henry Smith more like this
uin 39543 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-04more like thismore than 2020-05-04
answer text <p>All season ticket holders are entitled to claim a refund for time unused on their tickets in accordance with the National Rail Conditions of Travel.</p><p><em> </em></p><p>We have worked with the rail industry to make the process for claiming season ticket refunds easier during this crisis, for example by allowing passengers to claim refunds remotely rather than returning their ticket to a ticket office. We have also allowed passengers to backdate their season ticket refund claim to 17th March, when ‘do not travel’ advice was first introduced, or the date their ticket was last used, whichever is later. The refund acceptance period for passengers has also been extended from 28 to 56 days.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Daventry more like this
answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris more like this
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less than 2020-05-04T15:31:25.23Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-04T15:31:25.23Z
answering member
3977
label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris more like this
tabling member
3960
label Biography information for Henry Smith more like this
1189970
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-24more like thismore than 2020-04-24
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Space Technology more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what discussions he is having with UK satellite companies on their development of capability in Cislunar space; and if he will make a statement more like this
tabling member constituency Newport East more like this
tabling member printed
Jessica Morden more like this
uin 39823 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-05more like thismore than 2020-05-05
answer text <p>The UK is investing to participate in future lunar activities including Cislunar space through our membership of the European Space Agency. This is an independent organisation and not part of the EU. In November 2019, the Government invested 218M€ in ESA’s exploration programme which covers our involvement in the International Space Station, and the exploration of the Moon and Mars. ESA has provided workshops for industry explaining the future opportunities. Specifically, for the Moon the future opportunities include building elements of the Gateway a space station that will orbit the Moon, led by NASA; a commercial data relay service and a study for a future telecommunication and navigation network service. UK officials and ESA are working closely together with SSTL and Goonhilly Earth Station to launch the first lunar communications satellite in 2023. This activity will enable the UK to deliver on the joint Statement of Intent between the UK Space Agency and NASA to identify areas of cooperation for Lunar exploration and research.</p>
answering member constituency Derby North more like this
answering member printed Amanda Solloway more like this
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less than 2020-05-05T09:18:36.617Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-05T09:18:36.617Z
answering member
4372
label Biography information for Amanda Solloway more like this
tabling member
1548
label Biography information for Jessica Morden more like this
1189972
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-24more like thismore than 2020-04-24
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Green Deal Scheme: Misrepresentation more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, how many new complaints his Department received on the mis-selling of Green Deal loans by Home Energy and Lifestyle Management Ltd (HELMS) in each of the last 12 months. more like this
tabling member constituency Kilmarnock and Loudoun more like this
tabling member printed
Alan Brown more like this
uin 39544 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-04more like thismore than 2020-05-04
answer text <p>The number of mis-selling complaints received by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy regarding Home Energy &amp; Lifestyle Management Ltd in each of the last 12 months are shown in the table below.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Month</p></td><td><p>Number of complaints</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>May 2019</p></td><td><p>10</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>June 2019</p></td><td><p>6</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>July 2019</p></td><td><p>10</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>August 2019</p></td><td><p>3</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>September 2019</p></td><td><p>3</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>October 2019</p></td><td><p>3</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>November 2019</p></td><td><p>9</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>December 2019</p></td><td><p>5</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>January 2020</p></td><td><p>5</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>February 2020</p></td><td><p>8</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>March 2020</p></td><td><p>7</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>April 2020</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr></tbody></table> more like this
answering member constituency Spelthorne more like this
answering member printed Kwasi Kwarteng more like this
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less than 2020-05-04T13:52:33.447Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-04T13:52:33.447Z
answering member
4134
label Biography information for Kwasi Kwarteng more like this
tabling member
4470
label Biography information for Alan Brown more like this
1189973
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-24more like thismore than 2020-04-24
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Home Energy and Lifestyle Management: Complaints more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, how many intention notices have been issued by his Department in response to complaints of the mis-selling of Green Deal loans by Home Energy and Lifestyle Management Ltd (HELMS); and how many intention notices remain outstanding. more like this
tabling member constituency Kilmarnock and Loudoun more like this
tabling member printed
Alan Brown more like this
uin 39545 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-04more like thismore than 2020-05-04
answer text <p>As of 27<sup>th</sup> April 2020, there are 179 outstanding appeals, relating to the company Home Energy &amp; Lifestyle Management Ltd (HELMS), which have been referred to my Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State.</p><p> </p><p>Ninety-seven Intention Notices have been issued in respect of the outstanding HELMS appeals.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Spelthorne more like this
answering member printed Kwasi Kwarteng more like this
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less than 2020-05-04T13:54:36.12Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-04T13:54:36.12Z
answering member
4134
label Biography information for Kwasi Kwarteng more like this
tabling member
4470
label Biography information for Alan Brown more like this