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748036

registered interest
date	04/07/2017
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Government Departments: Iron and Steel
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the level of Government procurement of UK steel was for each Department in the last financial year.
tabling member constituency	Aberavon
tabling member printed	Stephen Kinnock
uin	2695
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2017 answer text <p>This information is not held centrally.</p><p> </p><p>All public authorities are required to implement government guidelines that set out how government buyers should source steel for major projects so that the true value of UK steel is taken into account in major procurement decisions.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North answering member printed Caroline Nokes question first answered 12/07/2017 15:15:55 answering member 4048 label Biography information for Caroline Nokes
tabling member	4359 label Biography information for Stephen Kinnock

748054

registered interest
date	04/07/2017
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	LIBOR: Charities
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much funding will be available in the next round of Libor funding for charities.
tabling member constituency	Croydon North
tabling member printed	Mr Steve Reed
uin	2958
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2017 answer text <p>The amount of funding available in the next round of Libor funding for charities (LIBOR 2017) will be confirmed once all applications for funding support have been received. The application window closes on 25 August 2017; full details of the scheme and the application form can be found at the following link: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/libor-funding-applications" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/libor-funding-applications</a></p> answering member constituency South West Norfolk answering member printed Elizabeth Truss question first answered 12/07/2017 13:59:47 answering member 4097 label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss
tabling member	4268 label Biography information for Steve Reed

748056

registered interest
date	04/07/2017
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Inheritance Tax
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to encourage more financial institutions, including those based overseas, to provide support to executors and administrators of estates, including with regard to making the deceased's liquid assets available for the payment of inheritance tax prior to the grant of probate in line with the 2016 Bereavement Principles.
tabling member constituency	Greenwich and Woolwich
tabling member printed	Matthew Pennycook
uin	2724
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2017 answer text <p>UK banks’ and building societies’ treatment of their customers is governed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in its Principles of Business. This includes a general requirement for firms to provide a prompt, efficient and fair service to all of their customers, including those who have recently suffered a bereavement.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is supportive of industry efforts to improve handling of these sensitive cases, including the implementation of the British Bankers’ Association’s Bereavement Principles. These Principles commit firms to support customers and, in particular, allow necessary payments to be made from the deceased’s accounts. Such payments include inheritance tax, which can be paid directly to HM Revenue and Customs, before probate is granted, through the Direct Payment Scheme. Where lower amounts are held, the Principles also commit firms to consider whether they can waive probate requirements and release funds more quickly.</p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 12/07/2017 12:39:47 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
tabling member	4520 label Biography information for Matthew Pennycook

748080

registered interest
date	04/07/2017
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Grenfell Tower: Fires
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what support the Government is able to provide for Grenfell Tower residents to access Probate Registry papers.
tabling member constituency	Dwyfor Meirionnydd
tabling member printed	Liz Saville Roberts
uin	2791
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2017 answer text <p>It is important that everyone affected by this terrible tragedy gets all the support and help they need.</p><p>Anyone who wishes to undertake a search of the probate registry papers, or to obtain copies of a Will or grant of probate, may make an application to the relevant Probate Registry. The fee of £10 also includes a copy of the grant of probate (if one has been made) and the Will (if there is one).</p><p>The Lord Chancellor has a power to remit fees where there are exceptional circumstances for doing so. Anyone who wishes to make an application for a fee remission should contact the delivery manager at the Probate Registry.</p> answering member constituency Bracknell answering member printed Dr Phillip Lee question first answered 12/07/2017 14:29:54 answering member 3921 label Biography information for Dr Phillip Lee
tabling member	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts

748109

registered interest
date	04/07/2017
answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Swimming Pools: Construction
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department plans to provide funding for the construction of new swimming pools in (a) Hornsey and Wood Green, (b) London and (c) the UK.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	2866
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2017 answer text <p>Sport England is the body responsible for making investment decisions on grassroots sports facilities in England.</p><p> </p><p>Across London, Sport England is currently investing £3.8 million from the Strategic Facilities Fund to construct three new leisure facilities which include swimming pools. It does not currently have any plans to fund the construction of a new swimming pool in Hornsey and Wood Green, but is able to offer support and guidance on how additional funding and advice could be accessed.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Local Government is by far the largest investor into community sport with £1bn invested each year and most grassroots sport is played using facilities (including parks and informal spaces) owned or controlled by the 353 local authorities in England. The government, through Sport England, works in partnership with local authorities to maximise the impact of this investment and safeguard it within the tough economic climate in which we all operate.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Sports policy is devolved and therefore the investment in swimming pools in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is a matter for the devolved governments and Sport Wales, Sport Scotland and Sport Northern Ireland respectively.</p> answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford answering member printed Tracey Crouch question first answered 12/07/2017 14:42:46 answering member 3950 label Biography information for Dame Tracey Crouch
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

748121

registered interest
date	04/07/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: Disclosure of Information
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many protected disclosures were made by staff in his Department in each of the last three years for which figures are available; how many such disclosures were found to be valid; how many staff alleged detriment as a result of making such a disclosure; and how many staff who (a) made such a disclosure and (b) alleged detriment as a result of a disclosure subsequently left the employment of the Department.
tabling member constituency	Ellesmere Port and Neston
tabling member printed	Justin Madders
uin	2829
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2017 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence began collating information on concerns/whistleblowing in September 2015 and has centrally collated records up to the end of the first quarter of financial year (FY) 2017-18.</p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p><strong>Number of protected disclosures raised</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Of which number resolved</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Number where there was a case to answer</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Number where a grievance was raised by the individual relating to the disclosure</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Number where a grievance was raised by the individual and they subsequently left the department</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>FY 2015-16</strong></p></td><td><p>52</p></td><td><p>46</p></td><td><p>15</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>0</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>FY 2016-17</strong></p></td><td><p>97</p></td><td><p>61</p></td><td><p>14</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>0</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>FY 2017-18 (first quarter)</strong></p></td><td><p>16</p></td><td><p>2</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>0</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Total</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>165</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>109</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>29</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>0</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>0</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 12/07/2017 14:17:13 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	4418 label Biography information for Justin Madders

748166

registered interest
date	04/07/2017
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Venezuela: Human Rights
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations the Government has made to the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on reported human rights violations in that country.
tabling member constituency	East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow
tabling member printed	Dr Lisa Cameron
uin	2711
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2017 answer text <p>The UK Government shares the deep concern of the international community regarding the deteriorating political and economic situation. Since April, there have been more than 80 deaths during protests.</p><p>This is a critical time for Venezuela, and UK concerns over the situation have led Venezuela to be designated a FCO Human Rights Priority Country.</p><p>I met the Venezuelan Foreign Minister, Samuel Moncada, in his previous role as Minister for Europe on 26 October. I raised UK concerns at the deteriorating situation and encouraged the Venezuelan Government to accept offers of international aid to address chronic shortages of basic food and medical supplies.</p><p>In March, I hosted a delegation of Deputies from the Venezuelan National Assembly and stressed the importance of an independent and empowered legislature. I issued a statement on 31 March echoing these views, following the Venezuelan Supreme Court's attempt to wrest power from the National Assembly.</p><p>In May, then Minister for Human Rights, Baroness Anelay visited Caracas and delivered clear messages to senior government and opposition figures, expressing our concern at the political situation and the need to respect the freedom of speech and the right to peaceful protests.</p><p>Following the 5 July attack on the National Assembly and its Deputies by pro-Government supporters, I issued a statement condemning the attack and calling for the Venezuelan Government to uphold the constitution and show respect for its democratic institutions.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 12/07/2017 15:05:05 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	4412 label Biography information for Dr Lisa Cameron

748167

registered interest
date	04/07/2017
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Disclosure of Information
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how many protected disclosures were made by staff in his Department in each of the last three years for which figures are available; how many such disclosures were found to be valid; how many staff alleged detriment as a result of making such a disclosure; and how many staff who (a) made such a disclosure and (b) alleged detriment as a result of a disclosure subsequently left the employment of the Department.
tabling member constituency	Ellesmere Port and Neston
tabling member printed	Justin Madders
uin	2832
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2017 answer text <p>The figures on the numbers of protected disclosures (whistleblowing/raising a concern) in each of the last three years at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and their validity is as follows:</p><p>2016/2017 9 whistleblows, 0 proven</p><p>2015/2016 13 whistleblows, 1 proven</p><p>2014/2015 16 whistleblows, 1 proven</p><p>The identity of all persons raising a concern remains confidential to the Anti Fraud &amp; Corruption Unit and we are not informed as a consequence of any person leaving the FCO employment.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 12/07/2017 13:24:52 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	4418 label Biography information for Justin Madders

748174

registered interest
date	04/07/2017
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Department of Health: Disclosure of Information
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many protected disclosures were made by staff in his Department in each of the last three years for which figures are available; how many such disclosures were found to be valid; how many staff alleged detriment as a result of making such a disclosure; and how many staff who (a) made such a disclosure and (b) alleged detriment as a result of a disclosure subsequently left the employment of the Department.
tabling member constituency	Ellesmere Port and Neston
tabling member printed	Justin Madders
uin	2833
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2017 answer text <p>The core Department had one protected disclosure where the investigation has concluded and was found to be unsubstantiated.</p><p> </p><p>It would not be appropriate to release additional information as it is necessary to protect the identity of individuals who have made disclosures.</p> answering member constituency Ludlow answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne question first answered 12/07/2017 13:32:16 answering member 1542 label Biography information for Philip Dunne
tabling member	4418 label Biography information for Justin Madders

748183

registered interest
date	04/07/2017
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	NHS: Negligence
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Justice on preventing escalating clinical negligence costs in the NHS.
tabling member constituency	Tooting
tabling member printed	Dr Rosena Allin-Khan
uin	2889
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2017 answer text <p>The costs of clinical negligence are rising due to a range of factors such as rising activity in the National Health Service, increasing life expectancy, costs of care and factors within the legal environment. We need to tackle this rising expenditure whilst ensuring that patients harmed by the NHS can access appropriate compensation and that the NHS is able to learn from mistakes and improve patient care.</p><p> </p><p>In February my Rt. hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health met with the former Secretary of State for Justice (Elizabeth Truss) at which the Secretary of State for Health was informed that that there would be a change in the personal injury discount rate. This change will have a significant impact on the cost of clinical negligence and the effect on general practice indemnity costs is of particular concern. This is why alongside the announcement of a change to the rate the government announced that the Department will work closely with general practitioners (GPs) and Medical Defence Organisations to ensure that appropriate funding is available to meet additional costs to GPs, recognising the crucial role they play in the delivery of the NHS. Since that time the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) have consulted on proposals to change how the discount rate is set in future.</p><p>The Department is working closely with MoJ on proposals to introduce fixed recoverable costs in clinical negligence cases which, if implemented, would reduce the disproportionality between damages and costs in lower value claims. The Department also recently completed a consultation on proposals to introduce a ‘Rapid Resolution and Redress’ scheme which, if implemented, would be an alternative compensation scheme for families who haveexperienced severe avoidable birth injury. This scheme is aimed at delivering a long-term reduction in these harmful events through investigation and learning and providing an improved experience for affected families. This would be a voluntary scheme which would not affect an individual's right to litigate.</p> answering member constituency Ludlow answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne grouped question UIN 2890 question first answered 12/07/2017 13:29:39 answering member 1542 label Biography information for Philip Dunne
tabling member	4573 label Biography information for Dr Rosena Allin-Khan