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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-02-24more like thismore than 2015-02-24
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 Roads: Finance 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 criteria are used to decide which local authorities receive monies from the challenge fund allocation; what weighting is given to highways management efficiency; and how information used in the process of decision is verified. more like this
tabling member constituency Plymouth, Moor View more like this
tabling member printed
Alison Seabeck more like this
uin 225218 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-02-26more like thismore than 2015-02-26
answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p>As part of the Government’s announcement on 23 December 2014 in respect to local highways maintenance funding to highway authorities in England, outside London, the Department for Transport published guidance, an application form, as well as assessment criteria for the local highways maintenance challenge fund. The information is available at the following weblink:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-highways-maintenance-challenge-fund" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-highways-maintenance-challenge-fund</a></p><p> </p><p>Assessment of all the bids received by close on 9 February 2015 is based on the published criteria and will help inform the decision on successful schemes based on the evidence supplied by local highway authorities.</p><p> </p><p>As part of the assessment by the Department for Transport, each bid is being subject to a dual-assessment, and will also go through a moderation exercise plus an internal Department for Transport investment decision committee approval process before Ministers make final decisions on which schemes will be awarded funding.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby more like this
answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-02-26T11:10:40.28Zmore like thismore than 2015-02-26T11:10:40.28Z
answering member
1562
label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill more like this
tabling member
1552
label Biography information for Alison Seabeck more like this
177722
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-02-04more like thismore than 2015-02-04
answering body
Department of Health more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health more like this
answering dept sort name Health more like this
hansard heading Musculoskeletal Disorders 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, what discussions he has had with bodies responsible for medical training on the broadening of the GP training curriculum to ensure there is a workforce development strategy for healthcare professionals within the field of musculoskeletal disorders. more like this
tabling member constituency Plymouth, Moor View more like this
tabling member printed
Alison Seabeck more like this
uin 223301 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-02-11more like thismore than 2015-02-11
answer text <p>The content and standard of medical training is the responsibility of the General Medical Council (GMC), which is an independent statutory body. It has the general function of promoting high standards of education and co-ordinating all stages of education to ensure that medical students and newly qualified doctors are equipped with the knowledge, skills and attitudes essential for professional practice.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p>Health Education England (HEE) will work with bodies that set curricula such as the GMC and the Royal College of general practitioners to seek to ensure general practice training meets the needs of patients.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p>In addition, HEE has established an independent Primary Care Workforce Commission which is chaired by Professor Martin Roland of University of Cambridge. The Commission will identify models of primary care that will meet the needs of the future National Health Service including greater emphasis on community, primary and integrated services. It will focus on patient and population need; emerging models of care to respond to the population need; and maximising new skill sets and education and training.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Central Suffolk and North Ipswich more like this
answering member printed Dr Daniel Poulter more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-02-11T12:13:08.023Zmore like thismore than 2015-02-11T12:13:08.023Z
answering member
3932
label Biography information for Dr Dan Poulter more like this
tabling member
1552
label Biography information for Alison Seabeck more like this
177723
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-02-04more like thismore than 2015-02-04
answering body
Department of Health more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health more like this
answering dept sort name Health more like this
hansard heading Fractures 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, which local commissioning bodies have commissioned a fracture liaison service; and what steps he is taking to encourage such commissioning. more like this
tabling member constituency Plymouth, Moor View more like this
tabling member printed
Alison Seabeck more like this
uin 223302 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-02-11more like thismore than 2015-02-11
answer text <p>The provision of fracture liaison services (FLS) is a matter for local clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) and data on numbers is not collected centrally. NHS England advises that it is aware that provision of good FLS is not uniform across the country and is working with CCGs to support them to develop appropriate local services. It also advises that the FLS model recommended by the International Osteoporosis Foundation and the National Osteoporosis society is recognised as best practice and is being promoted.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency North Norfolk more like this
answering member printed Norman Lamb more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-02-11T12:35:35.403Zmore like thismore than 2015-02-11T12:35:35.403Z
answering member
1439
label Biography information for Norman Lamb more like this
tabling member
1552
label Biography information for Alison Seabeck more like this
175033
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-01-21more like thismore than 2015-01-21
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading 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 Defence, with reference to the Prime Minister's speech in Nottingham on 12 January 2015, what assessment he has made of the implications for the defence industrial sector of changing the rules governing access to encrypted messages; and whether he has discussed those proposed changes with representatives of that sector. more like this
tabling member constituency Plymouth, Moor View more like this
tabling member printed
Alison Seabeck more like this
uin 221533 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-01-26more like thismore than 2015-01-26
answer text <p>This Government supports encryption, which helps keep personal data and intellectual property safe. It is also vital that the law enforcement and security and intelligence agencies can access unencrypted data to prevent threats to our national security or to prevent or detect serious crime, when it is necessary and proportionate to do so. Ministers have an ongoing and wide-ranging dialogue with the defence industrial sector.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Ludlow more like this
answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-01-26T16:53:44.33Zmore like thismore than 2015-01-26T16:53:44.33Z
answering member
1542
label Biography information for Philip Dunne more like this
tabling member
1552
label Biography information for Alison Seabeck more like this
172160
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-01-06more like thismore than 2015-01-06
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Defence Assistance Fund 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 Defence, what the size of the Defence Assistance Fund was in each of the last four years; and whether monies from that Fund are being used to support the Defence Language Training Centre. more like this
tabling member constituency Plymouth, Moor View more like this
tabling member printed
Alison Seabeck more like this
uin 219911 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-01-13more like thismore than 2015-01-13
answer text <p>The Defence Assistance Fund (DAF) is an internal Ministry of Defence resource used to help to develop and maintain bilateral defence relationships in support of wider UK Government objectives, in line with the International Defence Engagement Strategy published in February 2013. In the current financial year (FY) 2014-15 the DAF totalled £16.558 million. In the preceding three years the totals were as follows: FY2013-14 - £15.635 million; FY2012-13 £12.327million; FY2011-12 - £12.027million</p><p>The Defence Culture and Language Centre (DCLC) is funded by the Defence Academy, an element of Joint Forces Command. No direct funding is received from the DAF, but the DAF is used on occasion to fund attendance at DCLC of international students who require English Language Training prior to joining further military training and education in the UK or before returning to their home country to train others.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford more like this
answering member printed Mr Mark Francois more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-01-13T16:26:02.79Zmore like thismore than 2015-01-13T16:26:02.79Z
answering member
1444
label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois more like this
tabling member
1552
label Biography information for Alison Seabeck more like this
169381
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-12-10more like thismore than 2014-12-10
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 Transport: Devon 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, whether any additional costs to the public purse would arise from designating the route between Exeter and Plymouth as part of the strategic national transport corridor. more like this
tabling member constituency Plymouth, Moor View more like this
tabling member printed
Alison Seabeck more like this
uin 218016 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-12-17more like thismore than 2014-12-17
answer text <p>The Highways Agency published evidence reports for 18 Route Strategies in April this year, and the route between Exeter and Plymouth (the A38) was covered by the South West Peninsula route strategy. Since publication of the reports, the Agency has identified priority locations for possible future investment and started a programme of preliminary studies to identify options which would address the challenges identified. This hasinformed the investment decisions set out in the Department’s Road Investment Strategy.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings more like this
answering member printed Mr John Hayes more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-12-17T15:49:25.807Zmore like thismore than 2014-12-17T15:49:25.807Z
answering member
350
label Biography information for Sir John Hayes more like this
tabling member
1552
label Biography information for Alison Seabeck more like this
168630
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-12-08more like thismore than 2014-12-08
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Logistic Commodities and Services 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 Defence, when he will announce the winner of the LCS(T) contract; and what the reasons are for the time taken to announce this decision. more like this
tabling member constituency Plymouth, Moor View more like this
tabling member printed
Alison Seabeck more like this
uin 217668 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-12-15more like thismore than 2014-12-15
answer text <p>The Logistics Commodities and Services Transformation programme is nearing completion of a comprehensive and detailed Assessment Phase. We expect to make an announcement in the New Year.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Ludlow more like this
answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-12-15T17:30:36.42Zmore like thismore than 2014-12-15T17:30:36.42Z
answering member
1542
label Biography information for Philip Dunne more like this
tabling member
1552
label Biography information for Alison Seabeck more like this
155813
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-11-17more like thismore than 2014-11-17
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Armed Forces: Uniforms 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 Defence, what discussions his Department had had with the Royal Marines on that corps' decision to procure waterproofs through NATO; and what conclusions he has drawn from those discussions. more like this
tabling member constituency Plymouth, Moor View more like this
tabling member printed
Alison Seabeck more like this
uin 214482 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-11-24more like thismore than 2014-11-24
answer text <p>The Defence Clothing Team, part of Defence Equipment and Support, is responsible for providing all waterproof clothing to the Royal Marines (RM).</p><p>In 2013 the RM identified a requirement for a new windproof suit as part of its Mountain and Cold Weather Warfare range of clothing. Following trials, suitable items, which were also waterproof, were procured by the Defence Clothing Team using an existing contract let by the NATO Logistic Support Agency.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Ludlow more like this
answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-11-24T17:26:39.79Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-24T17:26:39.79Z
answering member
1542
label Biography information for Philip Dunne more like this
tabling member
1552
label Biography information for Alison Seabeck more like this
155869
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-11-17more like thismore than 2014-11-17
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Marine Management Organisation 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 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she expects to publish the Triennial Review of the Marine Management Organisation. more like this
tabling member constituency Plymouth, Moor View more like this
tabling member printed
Alison Seabeck more like this
uin 214438 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-11-21more like thismore than 2014-11-21
answer text <p>We plan to publish the Review by the end of the year.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth more like this
answering member printed George Eustice more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-11-21T11:20:38.48Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-21T11:20:38.48Z
answering member
3934
label Biography information for George Eustice more like this
tabling member
1552
label Biography information for Alison Seabeck more like this
155870
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-11-17more like thismore than 2014-11-17
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Fisheries: Quotas 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 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she was first made aware of the intention of the Marine Management Organisation to close the fisheries of (a) rays and skate and (b) plaice to under 10 metre boats. more like this
tabling member constituency Plymouth, Moor View more like this
tabling member printed
Alison Seabeck more like this
uin 214439 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-11-21more like thismore than 2014-11-21
answer text <p>The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Farming, Food and Marine Environment was informed of the closure of the skate and ray fishery in areas VI and VII (excluding area VIId) on 17 October 2014. The closure of the North Sea skates and rays and English Channel plaice fisheries to under 10 metre boats was notified to the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Farming, Food and the Marine environment on 27 October 2014.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth more like this
answering member printed George Eustice more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-11-21T11:14:34.737Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-21T11:14:34.737Z
answering member
3934
label Biography information for George Eustice more like this
tabling member
1552
label Biography information for Alison Seabeck more like this