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78071
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-15more like thismore than 2014-07-15
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Voluntary Work: Young People 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 International Development, how much her Department has spent on the VSO ICS programme in each year since 2010. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 205906 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-22more like thismore than 2014-07-22
answer text <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>DFID spending on the International Citizen Service (ICS) programme since 2010 is as follows:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>2010/11: £1,860,025</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>2011/12: £4,849.043</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>2012/13: £21,999,068</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>2013/14: £19,863,471</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>2014/15: £4,262,167 (to date)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>All of the spending in 2010/11, 2011/12 and £2,135,397 in 2012/13 was on the ICS pilot scheme with the remainder being the current contracted programme.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>All of this information is published on the development tracker website <a href="http://devtracker.dfid.gov.uk/" target="_blank">http://devtracker.dfid.gov.uk/</a></p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Hornsey and Wood Green more like this
answering member printed Lynne Featherstone more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-22T15:35:27.020379Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-22T15:35:27.020379Z
answering member
1531
label Biography information for Baroness Featherstone more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
78072
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-15more like thismore than 2014-07-15
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Procurement 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 International Development, how much her Department paid to (a) G4S, (b) Serco, (c) Sodexo, (d) GEOAmey, (e) Capita, (f) Atos, (g) Mitie, (h) Working Links, (i) A4E, (j) MTC Amey, (k) GEO Group and (l) Carillion in (i) 2010-11, (ii) 2011-12, (iii) 2012-13 and (iv) 2013-14. more like this
tabling member constituency Tooting more like this
tabling member printed
Sadiq Khan more like this
uin 205855 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-22more like thismore than 2014-07-22
answer text <p> </p><p>The table below details the amounts paid by DFID to the suppliers listed above, over the periods specified.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td> </td><td><p><strong>2010-11</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2011-12</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2012-13</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2013-14</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td> </td><td><p><strong>£</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>£</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>£</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>£</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>G4S</strong></p></td><td><p>509,960</p></td><td><p>711,440</p></td><td><p>595,279</p></td><td><p>755,681</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Serco</strong></p></td><td><p>1,765</p></td><td><p>Nil</p></td><td><p>Nil</p></td><td><p>Nil</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Capita</strong></p></td><td><p>4,208,938</p></td><td><p>3,397,155</p></td><td><p>2,305,454</p></td><td><p>1,415,700</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Atos</strong></p></td><td><p>6,315,202</p></td><td><p>11,141,720</p></td><td><p>16,399,297</p></td><td><p>19,381,683</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Mitie</strong></p></td><td><p>1,026,152</p></td><td><p>2,448,793</p></td><td><p>2,838,096</p></td><td><p>4,256,290</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>GEO Group</strong></p></td><td><p>963</p></td><td><p>Nil</p></td><td><p>Nil</p></td><td><p>Nil</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p>
answering member constituency Hornsey and Wood Green more like this
answering member printed Lynne Featherstone more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-22T15:27:45.7643179Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-22T15:27:45.7643179Z
answering member
1531
label Biography information for Baroness Featherstone more like this
tabling member
1577
label Biography information for Sadiq Khan more like this
78073
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-15more like thismore than 2014-07-15
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Billing 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 International Development, what the value is of duplicate supplier payments identified by her Department since 2010; and what proportion of such payments have since been recovered in each of the last two financial years. more like this
tabling member constituency West Bromwich East more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Tom Watson more like this
uin 205975 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-22more like thismore than 2014-07-22
answer text <p> </p><p>Duplicate payments to suppliers are shown in the table below.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Value</p></td><td><p>Financial Year</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>£ 3,721,960.01</p></td><td><p>2010/11</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>£ 720,052.49</p></td><td><p>2011/12</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>£ 1,105,217.80</p></td><td><p>2012/13</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>£ 5,352,323.62</p></td><td><p>2013/14</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>The proportion of duplicate payments recovered over the last 4 years is 98.74%.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Hornsey and Wood Green more like this
answering member printed Lynne Featherstone more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-22T13:12:00.1907292Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-22T13:12:00.1907292Z
answering member
1531
label Biography information for Baroness Featherstone more like this
tabling member
1463
label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest more like this
78074
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-15more like thismore than 2014-07-15
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Overseas Aid 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 International Development, what steps she is taking to ensure that UK aid spending is used in the manner intended. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 205922 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-22more like thismore than 2014-07-22
answer text <p> </p><p>DFID has rigorous internal systems and processes to ensure that its aid reaches the intended beneficiaries and delivers results. A business case is mandatory for all new funding proposals, and all cases over five million pounds are approved at ministerial level. Once a programme is underway a formal review is required annually and at completion, which assesses and records whether funds have been used for their intended purposes and the results that have been delivered. Assurance that our aid money is being used for the intended purposes is gained form a number of independent providers including Internal Audit Department.</p><p>DFID has commissioned a package of reforms to further improve programme leadership, processes and capability and strengthen our oversight of spending.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Hornsey and Wood Green more like this
answering member printed Lynne Featherstone more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-22T11:43:02.2867178Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-22T11:43:02.2867178Z
answering member
1531
label Biography information for Baroness Featherstone more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
78075
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-15more like thismore than 2014-07-15
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Remittances 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 International Development, what steps the Government has taken to meet the commitment made by the G20 heads of state in the final declaration of the Cannes Summit in November 2011 to reduce the average cost of transferring remittances to 5 per cent by 2014; and what assessment she made of the likelihood of the UK meeting this commitment. more like this
tabling member constituency East Renfrewshire more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Jim Murphy more like this
uin 206031 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-21more like thismore than 2014-07-21
answer text <p> </p><p>The UK is contributing to the achievement of the 5% target by supporting the development of payments infrastructure, with a focus on digitisation to reduce transaction costs.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>We also support piloting and scaling up mobile banking through a Technology Programme for Branchless Banking which is co-funded with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Master Card Foundation and the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP). As of December 2013, the Programme has helped an estimated 31 million poor people globally to access financial services.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Putney more like this
answering member printed Justine Greening more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-21T11:56:40.6816817Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-21T11:56:40.6816817Z
answering member
1555
label Biography information for Justine Greening more like this
tabling member
595
label Biography information for Mr Jim Murphy more like this
78211
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-15more like thismore than 2014-07-15
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Social Media 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 International Development, how many Twitter accounts are run by her Department; how much her Department spends annually on (a) Twitter accounts and (b) all social media; and how many people in her Department are employed to work on social media. more like this
tabling member constituency North Durham more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Kevan Jones more like this
uin 206052 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-22more like thismore than 2014-07-22
answer text <p>The Department of International Development (DFID) is currently responsible for monitoring and updating the following corporate Twitter accounts: @DFID_UK, @DFID_Press, @DFID_response, @DFIDNepal, @DFIDEthiopia, @DFID_PSD, @DFID_innovation, @DFID_research.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Hornsey and Wood Green more like this
answering member printed Lynne Featherstone more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-22T10:16:27.7633297Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-22T10:16:27.7633297Z
answering member
1531
label Biography information for Baroness Featherstone more like this
tabling member
1438
label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones more like this
78212
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-15more like thismore than 2014-07-15
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Developing Countries: Abortion 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 International Development, with reference to the Answer to the hon. Member for Southend West of 31 March 2014, Official Report, column 459W, on Developing Countries: Abortion, whether the Government's efforts to prevent sex-selective abortion includes investigating organisations that do not recognise the illegality of sex-selection abortion and may be performing such operations under the mistaken belief that they are legal. more like this
tabling member constituency Congleton more like this
tabling member printed
Fiona Bruce more like this
uin 206100 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-22more like thismore than 2014-07-22
answer text <p>Where abortion is permitted we can support programmes that make safe abortion more accessible – this may include support to increase awareness of the circumstances under which abortion is allowed. UKAID cannot be used to procure illegal services.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hornsey and Wood Green more like this
answering member printed Lynne Featherstone more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-22T10:11:19.3819309Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-22T10:11:19.3819309Z
answering member
1531
label Biography information for Baroness Featherstone more like this
tabling member
3958
label Biography information for Fiona Bruce more like this
78213
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-15more like thismore than 2014-07-15
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Africa 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 International Development, what steps she is taking to reduce the cost of sending remittances to Africa. more like this
tabling member constituency East Renfrewshire more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Jim Murphy more like this
uin 205940 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-21more like thismore than 2014-07-21
answer text <p> </p><p>DFID is supporting the development of payments infrastructure, with a focus on digitisation to reduce the cost of sending remittances to developing countries including in Africa.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>DFID is also working through the Action Group on Cross Border Remittances to prevent a reduction in competition in UK remittance markets, which could increase sending costs. Information on the Action Group can be found at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/helping-developing-countries-economies-to-grow/supporting-pages/enabling-the-continued-flow-of-remittances" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/helping-developing-countries-economies-to-grow/supporting-pages/enabling-the-continued-flow-of-remittances</a></p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Putney more like this
answering member printed Justine Greening more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-21T12:01:12.1219408Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-21T12:01:12.1219408Z
answering member
1555
label Biography information for Justine Greening more like this
tabling member
595
label Biography information for Mr Jim Murphy more like this
78238
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-15more like thismore than 2014-07-15
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Libya more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the recent Libyan general election, and in particular the impact of violence on the turnout; and whether they plan to increase development aid and to provide expertise to help stabilise the country. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Chidgey more like this
uin HL1133 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-24more like thismore than 2014-07-24
answer text <p> </p><p>The Libyan General Election was held on 25 June, despite challenging security conditions. The UK provided significant support to help ensure that the Election took place, including providing over £500,000 for a joint UN-Libyan Electoral Assistance Programme. Around 630,000 Libyans cast their vote out of a total 1.5m registered voters. The full results are due to be announced shortly.</p><p> </p><p>Whilst the elections themselves passed off relatively peacefully, the recent escalation in violence risks undermining the process. Violence and the threat of violence are unacceptable and endanger the stability of the state, and the Libyan people’s aspirations for a secure and prosperous future.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The UK is providing assistance, including technical expertise, to help Libya tackle its political, security and economic challenges. The UK recently committed £62.5 million for a comprehensive Security, Justice and Defence programme which will support stabilisation in Libya over the next three years.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-24T16:31:34.6014959Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-24T16:31:34.6014959Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
50
label Biography information for Lord Chidgey more like this
78239
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-15more like thismore than 2014-07-15
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Stabilisation Unit more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many active members of the Civilian Stabilisation Group are (1) deployable civilian experts, and (2) members of the Civil Service Stabilisation Cadre; in the last year, how many of each group, including serving police officers, have been deployed on stabilisation missions; and what is the numerical size, including Crown Agents support, and annual cost of the Stabilisation Unit. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Chidgey more like this
uin HL1134 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-24more like thismore than 2014-07-24
answer text <p> </p><p>There are currently 1448 Members of the Civilian Stabilisation Group; of these 1132 are deployable civilian experts and 201 are members of the Civil Service Stabilisation Cadre. The remaining 115 are serving police officers.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>32 Members of the Civil Service Stabilisation Cadre, 64 Serving Police Officers and 363 deployable civilian experts were deployed on stabilisation missions during Financial Year 2013/14.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Stabilisation Unit currently employs 73 members of core staff and there are 30 Crown Agent staff employed in support of the Stabilisation Unit.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The annual cost of the Stabilisation Unit (the DFID, MoD and FCO-funded Conflict Pool) over the last three financial years is as follows:</p><table><tbody><tr><td>2013/14</td><td>2012/13</td><td>2011/12</td></tr><tr><td>£10,423,250</td><td>£12,343,758</td><td>£12,208,061</td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-24T16:32:14.413082Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-24T16:32:14.413082Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
50
label Biography information for Lord Chidgey more like this