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794422

registered interest
date	23/11/2017
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Farms: Safety
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent steps he has taken to promote safety for those who visit, work and live on farms.
tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
uin	115395
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/11/2017 answer text <p>The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is responsible for enforcement of health and safety legislation on farms in Great Britain (GB). On 15 September 2017 HSE published its sector action plan for agriculture, setting out actions HSE will take to promote farm safety (<a href="http://www.hse.gov.uk/aboutus/strategiesandplans/sector-plans/agriculture.htm" target="_blank">http://www.hse.gov.uk/aboutus/strategiesandplans/sector-plans/agriculture.htm</a>).</p><p> </p><p>HSE is currently running a programme of Safety and Health Awareness Days (SHADs) for farmers across GB (<a href="http://www.hse.gov.uk/agriculture/diary.htm" target="_blank">http://www.hse.gov.uk/agriculture/diary.htm</a>) and is undertaking a targeted inspection campaign focussing on agriculture as set out in HSE’s 2017/18 Business Plan (<a href="http://www.hse.gov.uk/aboutus/strategiesandplans/businessplans/plan1718.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.hse.gov.uk/aboutus/strategiesandplans/businessplans/plan1718.pdf</a>).</p><p> </p><p>Working with HSE, Local Authorities carry out visits to open farms and animal visitor attractions to deal with matters of visitor safety in relation to infection risks (<a href="http://www.hse.gov.uk/lau/activities.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.hse.gov.uk/lau/activities.pdf</a>).</p><p> </p><p>HSE also works closely with industry stakeholders, through GB’s Farm Safety Partnerships, to promote and support their activities to improve health and safety in farming.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Truro and Falmouth answering member printed Sarah Newton question first answered 28/11/2017 09:04:47 answering member 4071 label Biography information for Sarah Newton
tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

793963

registered interest
date	22/11/2017
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Social Security Benefits
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 11 July to Question 3587 on social security benefits, in what circumstances it is unreasonable to expect an individual to undertake any form or amount of work or work related activity.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	115052
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/11/2017 answer text <p>All Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) recipients are divided in to two groups. Those assessed as having Limited Capability for Work (LCW), are placed in the Work-Related Activity Group (WRAG). This means they are required to engage with their Jobcentre Plus work coach, and take reasonable steps to move them closer to the labour market with the aim of being capable of working in the future. They are not required to search for or undertake any form of work.</p><p> </p><p>Those assessed as having Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity (LCWRA), are placed in the Support Group. This means they are not required to participate in any work, work search or, work-related activity, but can choose to access work-related support through the Jobcentre at any point during their claim if they wish to do so.</p><p> </p><p>Universal Credit claimants with Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity are not set any work-related requirements and just need to inform DWP if they have a change in circumstances that affects their claim.</p> answering member constituency Truro and Falmouth answering member printed Sarah Newton question first answered 27/11/2017 17:21:26 answering member 4071 label Biography information for Sarah Newton
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

794065

registered interest
date	22/11/2017
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Funerals: Costs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what progress he has made with respect to paragraph 17 of the Second Special Report of Session 2016-17 of the Work and Pensions Committee, Support for the bereaved: Government response to the Committee’s Ninth Report of Session 2015-16, HC230.
tabling member constituency	Derby North
tabling member printed	Chris Williamson
uin	115153
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/11/2017 answer text <p>We are committed to working with stakeholders to improve the scheme, and recently carried out reforms to the Social Fund Funeral Expenses Regulations, to clarify eligibility and simplify the application process. The formal government response can be accessed <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/656887/consultation-response-reforms-to-funeral-expenses-payments.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>, these regulations will come into force from spring 2018.</p><p>Funeral Expenses Payments continue to cover the necessary costs involved with funerals and cremations, and up to £700 for other funeral expenses. The funding offered from both Social Fund Funeral Expenses Payments and Social Fund Budgeting Loans offers an adequate level of support whilst maintaining a fiscally viable fund.</p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 27/11/2017 16:08:11 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	3976 label Biography information for Chris Williamson

794067

registered interest
date	22/11/2017
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Funerals: Scotland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what progress has he made with respect to paragraph 18 of the Second Special Report of Session 2016-17 of the Work and Pensions Committee, Support for the bereaved: Government response to the Committee’s Ninth Report of Session 2015-16, HC230.
tabling member constituency	Derby North
tabling member printed	Chris Williamson
uin	115155
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/11/2017 answer text <p>We continue to liaise with the Scottish Government on its plans to introduce its own funeral expenses assistance scheme in summer 2019.</p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 27/11/2017 16:10:11 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	3976 label Biography information for Chris Williamson

792932

registered interest
date	21/11/2017
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Welfare State: Reform
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what equality impact assessments were made before the introduction of each welfare benefits change during the past seven years; and what potential adverse impacts on different groups of people were identified.
tabling member printed	Lord Ouseley
uin	HL3456
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/11/2017 answer text <p>The information requested could only be provided at disproportionate cost.</p> answering member printed Baroness Buscombe question first answered 28/11/2017 15:37:05 answering member 3349 label Biography information for Baroness Buscombe
tabling member	2170 label Biography information for Lord Ouseley

793033

registered interest
date	21/11/2017
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Support for Mortgage Interest
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the effect of the changes to support for mortgage interest, to be introduced in April 2018, on individuals with shared ownership of their property.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
uin	114818
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/11/2017 answer text <p>Eligibility for SMI loans and the type and level of provision offered will be the same as for SMI as a benefit to provide the same protection against repossession. Any charges placed to secure the SMI loan will only be placed on the claimant’s share of the equity in the property. Help with a shared owner’s rental liability will be available as now, through Housing Benefit or Universal Credit.</p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 27/11/2017 15:46:50 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

793054

registered interest
date	21/11/2017
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Bereavement Benefits
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what support his Department offers for people in the work-place who have suffered a bereavement; and if he will make a statement..
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	114839
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/11/2017 answer text <p>Bereavement Support Payment provides short-term financial support to people of working age whose deceased spouse or civil partner had paid sufficient National Insurance contributions. It focuses support on the 18 month period after the death of a spouse or civil partner in order to help with the immediate costs of bereavement.</p><p> </p><p>Bereavement Support Payment consists of an initial payment and up to 18 monthly instalments payable to the surviving spouse or civil partner. Recipients with children can receive an initial payment of £3,500 and monthly payments of £350, whilst those without can receive an initial payment of £2,500 and monthly instalments of £100. It is not taxable and is paid on top of any income-related benefits the household receives thus not disadvantaging low income families. It can be paid regardless of whether the surviving spouse or civil partner is in work.</p><p> </p><p>Those in receipt of a means-tested benefit or tax credits may qualify for a Funeral Expenses Payment if they are responsible for arranging a funeral. Funeral Expenses Payments provide help towards the cost of a simple respectful funeral. They cover specified necessary costs, for example burial or cremation fees, plus a contribution of up to £700 towards other costs such as funeral directors fees.</p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 27/11/2017 16:53:21 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

793071

registered interest
date	21/11/2017
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Employment: Young People
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to help young people into work.
tabling member constituency	Sevenoaks
tabling member printed	Sir Michael Fallon
uin	114856
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/11/2017 answer text <p>The number of young unemployed claimants is continuing to fall. The proportion of young people (aged 16-24) who are unemployed and not in full time education is at a record low of 4.8%. In April 2017 we introduced further intensive support for 18-21 year olds making a new claim to Universal Credit Full Service as it is rolled out. We also believe that early intervention is particularly important, which is why we have introduced Jobcentre Plus Support for Schools, which helps young people make a smooth and effective transition from school to work, training or further study. This support includes advice on the local labour market, ‘soft skills’ employers expect such as team-working and resilience, job search skills such as CV writing and interview techniques, and the promotion of vocational routes into employment.</p> answering member constituency East Hampshire answering member printed Damian Hinds question first answered 27/11/2017 16:38:58 answering member 3969 label Biography information for Damian Hinds
tabling member	88 label Biography information for Sir Michael Fallon

793072

registered interest
date	21/11/2017
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Employment: Young People
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will work with the Secretary of State for Transport to create travel concessions helping school-leavers find their first job.
tabling member constituency	Sevenoaks
tabling member printed	Sir Michael Fallon
uin	114857
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/11/2017 answer text <p>A scheme already exists for jobseekers of all ages to access help with their travel costs. This is called the Jobcentre Plus Travel Scheme.</p> answering member constituency East Hampshire answering member printed Damian Hinds question first answered 27/11/2017 16:42:40 answering member 3969 label Biography information for Damian Hinds
tabling member	88 label Biography information for Sir Michael Fallon

793085

registered interest
date	21/11/2017
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Housing Benefit: Students
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, for what reasons student loans income is taken into account for housing benefit when those loans will be repaid.
tabling member constituency	Leeds North West
tabling member printed	Alex Sobel
uin	114870
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/11/2017 answer text <p>Housing Benefit is an income-related benefit and to ignore the availability of a loan would discriminate unfairly against the majority of students who are not entitled to it.</p><p> </p><p>The loan is counted as income because Housing Benefit is not intended to subsidise the financial support available through the educational maintenance system. If the loan were not taken into account, the student would be receiving support that duplicated what was already available via a student loan.</p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 27/11/2017 16:56:49 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	4658 label Biography information for Alex Sobel