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865110
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-03-16
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 United Kingdom Accreditation Service 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 the Government's policy is on (a) international and (b) EU recognition of the United Kingdom Accreditation Service after the UK leaves the EU. more like this
tabling member constituency Bermondsey and Old Southwark more like this
tabling member printed
Neil Coyle more like this
uin 132977 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-03-26more like thismore than 2018-03-26
answer text <p>The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is the UK’s National Accreditation Body. We are working closely with UKAS to ensure that its future relationships with international and European bodies continue to support a productive, open and competitive business environment in the UK. The UK Government recognises the valuable role of accreditation and conformity assessment in providing business confidence.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Burton more like this
answering member printed Andrew Griffiths more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-03-26T16:41:43.827Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-26T16:41:43.827Z
answering member
3936
label Biography information for Andrew Griffiths more like this
tabling member
4368
label Biography information for Neil Coyle more like this
865127
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-03-16
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 Consumers: Data Protection 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, if his Department will use the upcoming Consumer Law Green Paper to commit to solving data sharing issues in order to improve the protection of vulnerable consumers. more like this
tabling member constituency Dwyfor Meirionnydd more like this
tabling member printed
Liz Saville Roberts more like this
uin 132994 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-03-26more like thismore than 2018-03-26
answer text <p>We will issue a Consumer Green Paper in due course that will tackle areas where markets are not working for consumers.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Burton more like this
answering member printed Andrew Griffiths more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-03-26T14:30:02.643Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-26T14:30:02.643Z
answering member
3936
label Biography information for Andrew Griffiths more like this
tabling member
4521
label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts more like this
865161
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-03-16
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 Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: Assets 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 much money his Department has raised from the sale of (a) assets, (b) land and (c) buildings in each year since 2010. more like this
tabling member constituency Bootle more like this
tabling member printed
Peter Dowd more like this
uin 133028 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-03-26more like thismore than 2018-03-26
answer text <p>The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) was formed on 14 July 2016. The available details of cash raised by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy from the sale of (a) assets, (b) land and (c) buildings since 2016 is shown in the table below. The values for 2017-18 are based on the unaudited and unpublished Period 9 (up to 31 December 2017) draft Core and Agencies accounts.</p><p> </p><p>The response solely relates to money raised from the sale of (a) assets, (b) land and (c) buildings and does not include cash receipts from the repayment of loans.</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>Core Department and Agencies</p></td><td><p>Core Department and Agencies</p></td><td><p>Core Department and Agencies</p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>2017-18 (Up to 31 December 2017)</p></td><td><p>2016-17</p></td><td><p>2015-16</p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>£m</p></td><td><p>£m</p></td><td><p>£m</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>a) Proceeds from the sale of assets (including investment properties, property, plant and equipment excluding land and buildings, intangible assets and assets held for sale)</p></td><td><p>1,567</p></td><td><p>4</p></td><td><p>10</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>b) Proceeds from the sale of land</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>0</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>c) Proceeds from the sale of buildings</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>0</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Total</p></td><td><p>1,567</p></td><td><p>4</p></td><td><p>10</p></td></tr></tbody></table>
answering member constituency Watford more like this
answering member printed Richard Harrington more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-03-26T12:58:45.2Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-26T12:58:45.2Z
answering member
4068
label Biography information for Lord Harrington of Watford more like this
tabling member
4397
label Biography information for Peter Dowd more like this
865187
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-03-16
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 Fracking: Employment 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, with the Prime Minister's oral contribution of 25 October 2017, Official Report, column 300, what the evidential basis is for shale gas to support thousands of jobs in the oil and gas industries and in other sectors; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Brighton, Pavilion more like this
tabling member printed
Caroline Lucas more like this
uin 133054 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-03-28more like thismore than 2018-03-28
answer text <p>The evidence for the contribution was from two reports from Ernst and Young and the Institute of Directors (entitled “Getting Ready for UK Shale Gas” and “Getting Shale Gas Working” respectively). The reports concluded that development of shale gas in the UK could provide thousands of jobs in areas of exploration and production.</p><p> </p><p>The economic impact of shale, both locally and nationally will depend on the level of production; but there will clearly be opportunities for UK firms. To determine the potential of the industry, we need exploration to go ahead which Government is encouraging.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Devizes more like this
answering member printed Claire Perry more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-03-28T14:18:24.853Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-28T14:18:24.853Z
answering member
3974
label Biography information for Claire Perry more like this
tabling member
3930
label Biography information for Caroline Lucas more like this
865198
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-03-16
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 National Grid 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 recent discussions his Department has had with National Grid on its superfast charging network; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Brigg and Goole more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Percy more like this
uin 133065 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-03-26more like thismore than 2018-03-26
answer text <p>Provision of rapid charging infrastructure at Motorway Service Areas will be an important part of the future electric vehicle charging network. The Office for Low Emission Vehicles has met with National Grid on three occasions in recent months as one of a number of stakeholders that we talk to regularly to ensure our electricity system is prepared for the rollout of electric vehicles.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Watford more like this
answering member printed Richard Harrington more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-03-26T13:00:41.07Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-26T13:00:41.07Z
answering member
4068
label Biography information for Lord Harrington of Watford more like this
tabling member
3939
label Biography information for Andrew Percy more like this
865199
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-03-16
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 Electric Vehicles: Charging Points 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 steps the Government is taking to ensure the adequacy of motorway electric vehicle infrastructure. more like this
tabling member constituency Brigg and Goole more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Percy more like this
uin 133066 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-03-22more like thismore than 2018-03-22
answer text <p>Across the UK, almost all Motorway Service Areas already have at least one rapid chargepoint, and some have several. The Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill currently going through Parliament contains new regulatory powers to require the installation of chargepoints at motorway service areas and large fuel retailers if there are insufficient levels of infrastructure at these locations to support growing numbers of electric vehicles. Highways England has committed £15m to ensure there are chargepoints (rapid where possible) every 20 miles on 95% of the Strategic Road Network by 2020.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Watford more like this
answering member printed Richard Harrington more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-03-22T16:27:50.55Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-22T16:27:50.55Z
answering member
4068
label Biography information for Lord Harrington of Watford more like this
tabling member
3939
label Biography information for Andrew Percy more like this
865225
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-03-16
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 Workers (Definition and Rights) Bill 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, when (a) he and (b) a Minister of his Department plans to meet the hon. Member for Glasgow South West to discuss the Workers (Definitions and Rights) Bill. more like this
tabling member constituency Glasgow South West more like this
tabling member printed
Chris Stephens more like this
uin 133092 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-03-21more like thismore than 2018-03-21
answer text <p>On 8 March my Private Office contacted the hon Member offering a meeting to discuss his Bill. They are still awaiting a response.</p><p> </p><p>As he will be aware, Government has launched four consultations in response to the Taylor review and intends to engage with as many stakeholders and interested parties as possible in order to inform our next steps. This includes a consultation that discusses issues around employment status and the worker status. I encourage him to feed in and respond.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Burton more like this
answering member printed Andrew Griffiths more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-03-21T14:28:26.183Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-21T14:28:26.183Z
answering member
3936
label Biography information for Andrew Griffiths more like this
tabling member
4463
label Biography information for Chris Stephens more like this
864266
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-03-15more like thismore than 2018-03-15
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 Construction: 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 Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Construction Supply Chain Payment Charter; how many companies have signed up to that charter; and what steps he is taking to ensure that 30 day payments become standard across the industry. more like this
tabling member constituency Upper Bann more like this
tabling member printed
David Simpson more like this
uin 132751 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-03-26more like thismore than 2018-03-26
answer text <p>The Construction Supply Chain Payment Charter is a voluntary measure which sets standards for payment practices within the industry and aims to create a more collaborative culture and ensure a strong, resilient and sustainable supply chain. To date there are 42 signatories to the Charter.</p><p>Unjustified late and non-payment of any amount owed is unacceptable. These practices cause particular problems for small businesses in the construction sector. The Government is committed to tackling them and a number of steps have been taken to improve payment performance including through its own procurement activities, introducing reporting requirements on payment policies and practices and other voluntary measures such as the Prompt Payment Code that promotes 30 day payment terms as the norm for acceptable behaviour in the UK. At the Spring Statement my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer also announced that BEIS will lead on a call for evidence, which will consider evidence to ensure unfair payment practices are eliminated for small business.</p>
answering member constituency Watford more like this
answering member printed Richard Harrington more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-03-26T14:55:40.6Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-26T14:55:40.6Z
answering member
4068
label Biography information for Lord Harrington of Watford more like this
tabling member
1597
label Biography information for David Simpson more like this
864297
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-03-15more like thismore than 2018-03-15
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 Business: Training 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 information his Department holds on whether companies are increasing the training opportunities available for their employees. more like this
tabling member constituency Cambridge more like this
tabling member printed
Daniel Zeichner more like this
uin 132781 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-03-22more like thismore than 2018-03-22
answer text <p>Data published in the UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2015 suggests that while total expenditure on training has increased between 2011 and 2015 the amount per employee has remained the same.</p><p> </p><p>Total training expenditure and spend per person and per trainee 2011 - 2015</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>Total (£bn)</p></td><td><p>Spend per trainee (£)</p></td><td><p>Spend per employee (£)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2011</p></td><td><p>43.8</p></td><td><p>2,974</p></td><td><p>1,620</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013</p></td><td><p>43.0</p></td><td><p>2,560</p></td><td><p>1,600</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015</p></td><td><p>45.4</p></td><td><p>2,610</p></td><td><p>1,640</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Employee Skills Survey 2015 (UKCES) Table A.5.13</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Burton more like this
answering member printed Andrew Griffiths more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-03-22T15:42:45.96Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-22T15:42:45.96Z
answering member
3936
label Biography information for Andrew Griffiths more like this
tabling member
4382
label Biography information for Daniel Zeichner more like this
864298
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-03-15more like thismore than 2018-03-15
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 Business: Training 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 his Department has made an assessment of the proportion of expenditure spent by businesses on training. more like this
tabling member constituency Cambridge more like this
tabling member printed
Daniel Zeichner more like this
uin 132782 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-03-22more like thismore than 2018-03-22
answer text <p>There are no known published estimates of the <em>proportion</em> of business expenditure spent by business on training however data published in the UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2015 provides details of the average numbers of training days and training expenditure per employee in the years 2011, 2013 and 2015.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Burton more like this
answering member printed Andrew Griffiths more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-03-22T15:41:39.01Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-22T15:41:39.01Z
answering member
3936
label Biography information for Andrew Griffiths more like this
tabling member
4382
label Biography information for Daniel Zeichner more like this