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registered interest false remove filter
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Department for Culture Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Culture, Media and Sport 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 Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment he has made of the implications for his Department's policies on voluntary restrictions by network providers of adult content of recent proposals from the European Parliament on a European single market for electronic communications. more like this
tabling member constituency Vale of Glamorgan more like this
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Alun Cairns more like this
uin 198046 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-05-12more like thismore than 2014-05-12
answer text <p>We are aware that there some concerns that the European Parliament's amendments to the draft Connected Continent regulation may restrict ISPs ability to block illegal content or to filter adult content at the request of customers. The UK Government supports the aims of the Connect Continent package, but let me clear that we will not agree to any proposals that restrict the ability of parents to protect their children from inappropriate content on line. We are confident that this was not the intention of the European Parliament and we are working with EU Member States, the European Commission and the European Parliament to deliver a final package that promotes an open, safe and secure internet.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Wantage more like this
answering member printed Mr Edward Vaizey more like this
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less than 2014-05-12T12:00:00.00Zmore like thismore than 2014-05-12T12:00:00.00Z
answering member
1580
label Biography information for Lord Vaizey of Didcot more like this
tabling member
4086
label Biography information for Alun Cairns more like this
50093
registered interest false remove filter
date remove filter
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Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office 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 the Home Department, if she will place a copy of the Beloff Review on UK asset recovery in the Library. more like this
tabling member constituency Glasgow Central more like this
tabling member printed
Anas Sarwar more like this
uin 198036 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-05-14more like thismore than 2014-05-14
answer text <p> </p><p>Internal Government advice is not published and therefore we do not intend to <br>place a copy of Mr Beloff QC's opinion in the Library. The Government's Serious <br>and Organised Crime Strategy sets out how we will amend our legal powers to <br>make it harder for criminals to move, hide and use the proceeds of crime.This <br>has been informed by legal opinion on, and lessons learned from, the work of <br>the Arab Spring Asset Recovery Task Force.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands more like this
answering member printed Karen Bradley more like this
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less than 2014-05-14T12:00:00.00Zmore like thismore than 2014-05-14T12:00:00.00Z
answering member
4110
label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley more like this
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9416
answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands more like this
answering member printed Karen Bradley more like this
answering member
4110
label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley more like this
tabling member
3981
label Biography information for Anas Sarwar more like this
50125
registered interest false remove filter
date remove filter
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the threat to human rights defenders and journalists in Honduras. more like this
tabling member constituency Corby more like this
tabling member printed
Andy Sawford more like this
uin 198025 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-05-12more like thismore than 2014-05-12
answer text <p>The Government attaches great importance to the support of human rights and democracy around the world. The human rights situation in Honduras is undoubtedly of concern, particularly in regard to human rights defenders and journalists, who have been known to face particular threats. The limited investigative capacity of judicial institutions in Honduras means it is often difficult to determine who is responsible for such crimes. However, Her Majesty's Ambassador to Honduras set out in a recent statement to mark Press Freedom Day on 3 May, the British Government is working to support the efforts of the Honduran Attorney General's Office and other institutions to tackle impunity human rights abuses, including crimes perpetrated against journalists and human rights defenders.</p> more like this
answering member constituency East Devon more like this
answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire more like this
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less than 2014-05-12T12:00:00.00Zmore like thismore than 2014-05-12T12:00:00.00Z
answering member
1408
label Biography information for Lord Swire more like this
tabling member
4265
label Biography information for Andy Sawford more like this
50126
registered interest false remove filter
date remove filter
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions he has had with the President of Honduras about human rights abuses in Honduras. more like this
tabling member constituency Corby more like this
tabling member printed
Andy Sawford more like this
uin 198026 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-05-12more like thismore than 2014-05-12
answer text <p>The Government has consistantly engaged with Honduran authorities on the issue of human rights. Soon after the new President of Honduras took office in January this year, representatives from the British Embassy met senior Honduran officials, including the Attorney General and the Commissioner for Human Rights. Our Embassy has since continued this dialogue with the appropriate Honduran authorities, including raising specific cases highlighted by a number of non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Most recently, Her Majesty's Ambassador wrote to the newly appointed Human Rights Ombudsman and the Attorney General to highlight our ongoing human rights concerns. An official from the Crown Prosecution Service also travelled to Honduras in February to assess whether UK expertise can be used in support of EU work, to develop capacity in tackling impunity for human rights violations and abuses.</p> more like this
answering member constituency East Devon more like this
answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire more like this
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less than 2014-05-12T12:00:00.00Zmore like thismore than 2014-05-12T12:00:00.00Z
answering member
1408
label Biography information for Lord Swire more like this
tabling member
4265
label Biography information for Andy Sawford more like this
50177
registered interest false remove filter
date remove filter
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
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, if he will bring forward proposals for regulations to ensure that ME and chronic fatigue syndrome are included in all pre- and post-registration training of (a) GPs and (b) other healthcare professionals. more like this
tabling member constituency Mid Dorset and North Poole more like this
tabling member printed
Annette Brooke more like this
uin 198120 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-05-12more like thismore than 2014-05-12
answer text <p>In 2007, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) produced the clinical guidance, <em>Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy): Diagnosis and management of CFS/ME in adults and children</em>. This guidance set out best practice on the diagnosis, treatment care and support of children and adults with CFS/ME. Information on CFS/ME diagnosis and treatment can also be accessed via the NHS Evidence and NICE Clinical Knowledge summaries websites.</p><p> </p><p>The content and standard of healthcare professional training is the responsibility of regulators, such as the General Medical Council, which are independent statutory bodies. They have the general function of promoting high standards of education, working with the Royal Colleges, and co-ordinating all stages of education to ensure that students and newly qualified professionals are equipped with the knowledge, skills and attitudes essential for professional practice.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has mandated Health Education England (HEE) to provide national leadership on education, training and workforce development in the National Health Service. HEE is responsible for ensuring that the future workforce has the right numbers, skills, values and behaviours to meet patients' needs today and tomorrow, and will work with stakeholders to influence training curricula as appropriate.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency North Norfolk more like this
answering member printed Norman Lamb more like this
grouped question UIN 198121 more like this
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less than 2014-05-12T12:00:00.00Zmore like thismore than 2014-05-12T12:00:00.00Z
answering member
1439
label Biography information for Norman Lamb more like this
tabling member
1431
label Biography information for Annette Brooke more like this
50178
registered interest false remove filter
date remove filter
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
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 steps his Department plans to take to improve information and support for GPs regarding ME or chronic fatigue syndrome; and if he will take steps to improve access to specialist services for people with those conditions. more like this
tabling member constituency Mid Dorset and North Poole more like this
tabling member printed
Annette Brooke more like this
uin 198121 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-05-12more like thismore than 2014-05-12
answer text <p>In 2007, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) produced the clinical guidance, <em>Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy): Diagnosis and management of CFS/ME in adults and children</em>. This guidance set out best practice on the diagnosis, treatment care and support of children and adults with CFS/ME. Information on CFS/ME diagnosis and treatment can also be accessed via the NHS Evidence and NICE Clinical Knowledge summaries websites.</p><p> </p><p>The content and standard of healthcare professional training is the responsibility of regulators, such as the General Medical Council, which are independent statutory bodies. They have the general function of promoting high standards of education, working with the Royal Colleges, and co-ordinating all stages of education to ensure that students and newly qualified professionals are equipped with the knowledge, skills and attitudes essential for professional practice.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has mandated Health Education England (HEE) to provide national leadership on education, training and workforce development in the National Health Service. HEE is responsible for ensuring that the future workforce has the right numbers, skills, values and behaviours to meet patients' needs today and tomorrow, and will work with stakeholders to influence training curricula as appropriate.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency North Norfolk more like this
answering member printed Norman Lamb more like this
grouped question UIN 198120 more like this
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less than 2014-05-12T12:00:00.00Zmore like thismore than 2014-05-12T12:00:00.00Z
answering member
1439
label Biography information for Norman Lamb more like this
tabling member
1431
label Biography information for Annette Brooke more like this
50179
registered interest false remove filter
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions 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 Work and Pensions, what support is in place to help people with ME or chronic fatigue syndrome who are well enough to consider a return to work. more like this
tabling member constituency Mid Dorset and North Poole more like this
tabling member printed
Annette Brooke more like this
uin 198031 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-05-14more like thismore than 2014-05-14
answer text <p> </p><p> </p><p>We do not target our employment programmes exclusively at individuals with particular conditions such as M.E. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The Department's programmes, including its specialist disability employment programmes, aim to identify and meet the needs of the individual, including those with M.E. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.</p><p> </p><p>Access to Work provides additional support for individuals whose health or disability affects the way they do their job. It provides individuals and their employers with advice and support with extra costs which may arise because of an individual's needs. Access to Work does not replace the duty an employer has under the Equality Act 2010 to make reasonable adjustments.</p><p> </p><p>Work Choice is a specialist disability employment programme that provides tailored support to help disabled people who face the most complex barriers to employment, find and stay in work and ultimately help them progress into unsupported employment, where it is appropriate for the individual.</p><p> </p><p>Jobcentre Plus Disability Employment Advisers can provide support and advice for disabled people who need help finding and retaining employment. They can refer individuals to specialist programmes, including Work Choice, and can use the professional expertise of Work Psychologists, who specialise in working with disabled people. Disability Employment Advisers can advocate with employers on the individual's behalf and help employers to explore job solutions such as the restructuring of a job's tasks/environment, or the provision/change of equipment.</p><p> </p><p>The Government published ‘The disability and health employment strategy: the discussion so far' on 17 December 2013. This paper sets out a range of proposals to further improve our employment support for disabled people and those with health conditions.</p><p> </p><p>The Government recognises that getting the right support at the right time is particularly important for disabled people and those with a health condition so as part of our vision for future employment support we are developing a new Employment Gateway. This will be a light-touch process based on an individual's strengths and needs and will direct people to the most appropriate support.</p><p> </p><p>In order to support individuals to stay in work where possible we are putting in place a new Health and Work Service (HWS).The HWS will provide occupational health advice and support for employees, employers and GP's to help individuals with a health condition to stay in or return to work.</p><p> </p><p>The intention is to introduce the service by the end of 2014.</p>
answering member constituency Hemel Hempstead more like this
answering member printed Mike Penning more like this
grouped question UIN 198105 more like this
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less than 2014-05-14T12:00:00.00Zmore like thismore than 2014-05-14T12:00:00.00Z
answering member
1528
label Biography information for Sir Mike Penning more like this
tabling member
1431
label Biography information for Annette Brooke more like this
50180
registered interest false remove filter
date remove filter
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
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 steps his Department is taking to improve access to social care assessments for people with ME or chronic fatigue syndrome. more like this
tabling member constituency Mid Dorset and North Poole more like this
tabling member printed
Annette Brooke more like this
uin 198039 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-05-12more like thismore than 2014-05-12
answer text <p>The Care Bill will require local authorities to provide information and advice on how to access care and support in their area including assessments.</p><p> </p><p>The Bill will place local authorities under a duty to assess any adult who appears to have needs for care and support, whatever their level of need. The assessment will look at the person's needs and outcomes they want to achieve, and the person must be involved throughout the process. Authorities will have to ensure that anyone who is undertaking an assessment is appropriately trained to do so, and that where the assessor is not experienced in the condition of the person they are assessing, they must consult someone who is.</p><p> </p><p>These measures will ensure that the person needing care has an effective assessment carried out by an appropriately trained assessor.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency North Norfolk more like this
answering member printed Norman Lamb more like this
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less than 2014-05-12T12:00:00.00Zmore like thismore than 2014-05-12T12:00:00.00Z
answering member
1439
label Biography information for Norman Lamb more like this
tabling member
1431
label Biography information for Annette Brooke more like this
50181
registered interest false remove filter
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions 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 Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that specialist training on (a) ME or chronic fatigue syndrome and (b) other fluctuating conditions is given to healthcare professionals assessing claimants for the personal independence payment. more like this
tabling member constituency Mid Dorset and North Poole more like this
tabling member printed
Annette Brooke more like this
uin 198106 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-05-14more like thismore than 2014-05-14
answer text <p /> <p /> <p>The Department requires the health professionals carrying out Personal Independence Payment assessments to have a broad and thorough training in disability analysis, as well as training in specific conditions, including fluctuating conditions.Both organisations providing the assessment have to conform to a rigorous set of quality and recruitment standards which are closely monitored by the Department for Work and Pensions.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hemel Hempstead more like this
answering member printed Mike Penning more like this
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less than 2014-05-14T12:00:00.00Zmore like thismore than 2014-05-14T12:00:00.00Z
answering member
1528
label Biography information for Sir Mike Penning more like this
tabling member
1431
label Biography information for Annette Brooke more like this
50182
registered interest false remove filter
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions 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 Work and Pensions, what progress he has made towards achieving his Department's aim of processing 97 per cent of assessments for personal independence payments within 30 days. more like this
tabling member constituency Mid Dorset and North Poole more like this
tabling member printed
Annette Brooke more like this
uin 198107 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-05-14more like thismore than 2014-05-14
answer text <p /> <p /> <p>We are working closely with the providers to ensure that they are taking all necessary steps to improve performance, speed up the process and ensure claimants receive a satisfactory experience.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hemel Hempstead more like this
answering member printed Mike Penning more like this
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less than 2014-05-14T12:00:00.00Zmore like thismore than 2014-05-14T12:00:00.00Z
answering member
1528
label Biography information for Sir Mike Penning more like this
tabling member
1431
label Biography information for Annette Brooke more like this