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1341571

registered interest
date	29/06/2021
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Magistrates: Re-employment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	If he will take steps to invite all magistrates under the age of 75 who were automatically retired at the age of 70 to state whether or not they wish to rejoin the Bench.
tabling member constituency	New Forest East
tabling member printed	Dr Julian Lewis
uin	901954
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2021 answer text <p>When the new judicial mandatory retirement age comes into force, there will be a transitional provision to enable retired magistrates to apply to return to the bench, subject to business need.</p><p> </p><p>We will be contacting recently retired magistrates later this year to invite them to express their interest in rejoining the bench.</p> answering member constituency Cheltenham answering member printed Alex Chalk question first answered 29/06/2021 16:37:17 answering member 4481 label Biography information for Alex Chalk
tabling member	54 label Biography information for Sir Julian Lewis

1341572

registered interest
date	29/06/2021
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Prisons: Females
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps he is taking to reduce the number of women in prisons.
tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
tabling member printed	Sarah Olney
uin	901952
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2021 answer text <p>We recognise the benefits of diverting female offenders away from prison where appropriate.</p><p> </p><p>That is why we have committed to piloting Residential Women’s Centres for women at risk of short custodial sentences, where they will be supported to address the underlying causes of their offending behaviour and to move-on to settled accommodation. The first centre will be located in south Wales.</p><p> </p><p>I am pleased to say that there has been a 26% decrease in the female prison population in just over a decade.</p> answering member constituency Cheltenham answering member printed Alex Chalk question first answered 29/06/2021 16:35:50 answering member 4481 label Biography information for Alex Chalk
tabling member	4591 label Biography information for Sarah Olney

1341573

registered interest
date	29/06/2021
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Fraud: Personal Injury
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps his Department is taking to reduce the number of fraudulent whiplash claims.
tabling member constituency	Bury South
tabling member printed	Christian Wakeford
uin	901947
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2021 answer text <p>We implemented several important reforms on 31 May to tackle the problems associated with whiplash which will cut costs, reduce fraud and lower motor insurance premiums.</p><p> </p><p>We have introduced a tariff of damages for whiplash injuries, banned pre-medical offers to settle such claims and increased the small claims track limit to £5,000 for road accident related personal injury claims.</p><p> </p><p>Genuinely injured claimants will be supported through a new digital Portal enabling them to settle claims without legal advice.</p> answering member constituency Cheltenham answering member printed Alex Chalk question first answered 29/06/2021 16:34:05 answering member 4481 label Biography information for Alex Chalk
tabling member	4871 label Biography information for Christian Wakeford

1341574

registered interest
date	29/06/2021
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Administration of Justice
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps his Department is taking to support the recovery of the justice system after the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	East Devon
tabling member printed	Simon Jupp
uin	901946
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2021 answer text <p>In response to the pressures of the pandemic, prisons moved rapidly to prevent infection and minimise loss of life, the Probation Service introduced new delivery models, and in Courts and Tribunals we made quick safety adjustments to court buildings meaning that we were among the first internationally to re-start jury trials.</p><p> </p><p>We remain committed to our continued recovery, rolling out vaccination in prisons, getting cases heard more quickly, and accelerating efforts to increase capacity. We will continue to innovate and improve so that we can build back better.</p> answering member constituency Cheltenham answering member printed Alex Chalk question first answered 29/06/2021 16:32:43 answering member 4481 label Biography information for Alex Chalk
tabling member	4862 label Biography information for Simon Jupp

1341575

registered interest
date	29/06/2021
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Terrorism: Reading
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What progress he has made on a review into the Reading terror attack in June 2020.
tabling member constituency	Reading East
tabling member printed	Matt Rodda
uin	901950
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2021 answer text <p>This was a terrible crime, and the Court imposed a whole life order on Khairi Saadallah. The Probation Service has completed a Serious Further Offence (SFO) review into how Saadallah was managed, which is being shared with the bereaved families and with surviving victims.</p><p> </p><p>An independent reviewer is also undertaking a Serious Case Review looking at how the relevant agencies worked together under the Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) to manage the risk he posed.</p> answering member constituency Cheltenham answering member printed Alex Chalk question first answered 29/06/2021 16:35:05 answering member 4481 label Biography information for Alex Chalk
tabling member	4654 label Biography information for Matt Rodda

1340219

registered interest
date	25/06/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Ticket Offices
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the William-Shapps Plan for Rail, what plans his Department has to continue to consult passengers on ticket office closures.
tabling member constituency	Slough
tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
uin	22195
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/07/2021 answer text <p>Schedule 17 of the Ticketing and Settlement Agreement (TSA) sets out the process for making changes to ticket offices, which includes changing the hours they are open or proposing any closures. The TSA requires consultation with Transport Focus and London Travel Watch. This agreement is still in place and rail operators must follow this as it is a requirement of their Office of Rail and Road operating licence.</p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 01/07/2021 12:11:00 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1340220

registered interest
date	25/06/2021
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Care Homes: Dementia
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will provide additional support for dementia patients in care homes.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	22160
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2021 answer text <p>During the COVID-19 pandemic we have issued a range of guidance for care homes. In particular, the Social Care Institute for Excellence has published advice on COVID-19 and dementia in care homes in collaboration with NHS England and NHS Improvement, which was last updated in May 2021. It discusses four clinical situations to illustrate some common challenges to supporting someone with dementia and provides clear advice on how to approach these to ensure the person with dementia is adequately supported. This guidance is available at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.scie.org.uk/care-providers/coronavirus-covid-19/dementia/care-homes#introduction" target="_blank">https://www.scie.org.uk/care-providers/coronavirus-covid-19/dementia/care-homes#introduction</a></p><p>In addition, we know that equipping the health and social care workforce with the skills they need is crucial for providing high quality care for those living with dementia, including those living in care homes. The requisite training needs are set out in the Dementia Training Standards Framework. Since 1 April 2015, newly appointed health care assistants and social care support workers, including those providing care to people with dementia, have been undergoing training as part of the national implementation of the Care Certificate. Since 2012, over one million care workers have completed the Care Certificate, or common induction standards.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately question first answered 07/07/2021 12:10:14 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1340221

registered interest
date	25/06/2021
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Hypertension: Drugs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many people are on medication for high blood pressure, by (a) age and (b) gender.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	22161
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/07/2021 answer text <p>The information is not held in the format requested. <br></p> answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds answering member printed Jo Churchill question first answered 01/07/2021 15:51:23 answering member 4380 label Biography information for Jo Churchill
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1340222

registered interest
date	25/06/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	China: Developing Countries
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to tackle Chinese political dominance over smaller and poorer countries.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	22162
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2021 answer text <p>The UK recognises China as a source of aid, trade and investment for many countries. However, we also recognise the potential risks associated with China's global economic and political influence and take a nuanced approach that distinguishes carefully between the threats and opportunities that China poses to UK foreign policy interests. It is precisely because we recognise China's role in the world that we expect China to live up to its international obligations and international responsibilities and we will hold China to account when it does not.</p><p>Sovereign countries have the right to make their own decisions on investments and their own development. We want to help developing countries make these long-term decisions on the basis of the best information, and according to best practice. We also want to ensure developing countries have a choice of high quality, fair financing options.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 05/07/2021 15:46:46 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1340229

registered interest
date	25/06/2021
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Education: Standards
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps is he taking to measure the educational attainment gap.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	22178
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2021 answer text <p>The Government recognises the challenges that the COVID-19 outbreak has caused for young people’s education, particularly for disadvantaged pupils. Schools continue to receive additional funding through the pupil premium, worth over £2.5 billion in 2021/22, to help them support their disadvantaged pupils.</p><p>To assess the education attainment gap, the Department has developed a Disadvantage Gap Index. The index shows that, between 2011 and 2019, the attainment gap between disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged pupils narrowed by 13% at age 11 and 9% at age 16.</p><p>The Department also commissioned Renaissance Learning to provide a baseline assessment of education loss and catch-up needs for pupils in schools in England and to monitor progress over the course of the year. We estimate that in the second half of the autumn term the gap in education loss between disadvantaged pupils and their more affluent peers remains at around half a month.</p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb grouped question UIN 22179 question first answered 05/07/2021 14:27:24 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell