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1609130

registered interest
date	30/03/2023
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Home Office: Staff
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 28 March 2023 to Question 166164 on Government Departments: Staff, what the overall rating out of 100 recorded was in the most recent Leesman office surveys undertaken by (a) the Asylum, Protection and Enforcement Directorate, (b) the Immigration Enforcement Directorate, (c) Border Force, (d) HM Passport Office and (e) UK Visas and Immigration.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	177717
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/04/2023 answer text <ol><li>The results from the most recent Leesman surveys participated by those departments listed is set out in the table below:</li></ol><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Department</p></td><td><p>Date of participation of most recent Leesman survey</p></td><td><p>Leesman Index Score (out of 100)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Asylum, Protection and Enforcement Directorate</p></td><td><p>July 2021</p></td><td><p>55.3</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Immigration Enforcement Directorate</p></td><td><p>July 2021</p></td><td><p>55.9</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Border Force</p></td><td><p>July 2021</p></td><td><p>44.7</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><br> UK Visas and Immigration</p></td><td><p><br> July 2021</p></td><td><p><br> 52.8</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>HM Passport Office</p></td><td><p>January 2021</p></td><td><p>56.7</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>GPA has launched 10 office based surveys with Leesman, starting in January 2021.</p><p> </p><p>All the departments from the July 2021 survey were from 3 buildings the GPA were exiting as part of the Croydon hub. The buildings surveyed were: Apollo House, Lunar House, Metro Point.</p><p> </p><p>The January 2021 survey (HMPO) was a survey of one of the buildings GPA surveyed to exit for the Peterborough hub. The building that score relates to is Aragon Court, Peterborough.</p><p> </p><p>In both these surveys (Croydon and Peterborough) the surveys were pre-occupancy. GPA were surveying the old estate that the department was or is exiting. In these examples, low scores are helpful as they demonstrate the case for needing these new hubs which GPA is creating. GPA will survey the new hubs once people have moved in - Peterborough will be surveyed later in 2023.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Brentwood and Ongar answering member printed Alex Burghart question first answered 21/04/2023 13:46:54 answering member 4613 label Biography information for Alex Burghart
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1609133

registered interest
date	30/03/2023
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	Artificial Intelligence
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will respond to the open letter entitled Pause giant AI experiments: an open letter.
tabling member constituency	Hemel Hempstead
tabling member printed	Sir Mike Penning
uin	177714
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/04/2023 answer text <p>It is important that industry voices are actively engaged in the discourse around responsible AI. British based companies, like Deepmind, are at the forefront of responsible innovation. However, it should be noted that questions have been raised regarding the veracity of some of the signatures of the open letter on Artificial Intelligence published by the Future of Life Institute (FLI). Some of the researchers whose work was cited in the letter have also apparently raised concerns. It is also important to note that the letter is not expressly targeted towards the UK or any other government.</p><p>Government recognises the need to act to adapt the way in which we regulate AI as systems become more powerful, and are put to different use. As Sir Patrick Vallance highlighted in his recent regulatory review, there is a small window of opportunity to get this right and build a regulatory regime that enables innovation while addressing the risks. Government agrees that a collaborative approach is fundamental to addressing AI risk and supporting responsible AI development and use for the benefit of society. The AI regulation white paper we published on 29 March identifies “trustworthy”, “proportionate” and “collaborative” as key characteristics of the proposed AI regulation framework.</p><p>The AI regulation white paper sets out principles for the responsible development of AI in the UK. These principles such as safety, fairness, and accountability are at the very heart of our approach to ensuring the responsible development and use of AI. We will also establish a central risk function to bring together cutting-edge knowledge from industry, regulators, academia and civil society – including skilled computer scientists with a deep technical understanding of AI - to monitor future risks and adapt our approach if necessary. This is aligned with the calls to action in FLI’s letter.</p><p>In addition, our recently announced Foundation Model Taskforce has been established to strengthen UK capability - in a way that is aligned with the UK’s values - as this potentially transformative technology develops.</p><p>The approach to AI regulation outlined in the AI regulation White Paper is also complemented by parallel work on AI Standards, supported by the AI Standards Hub launched in October 2022, and via the Centre for Data Ethics and Innvovation’s AI Assurance Roadmap, published in December 2021. In concert, our holistic approach to AI governance combining regulation with an approach to standards development and AI assurance is in line with efforts to develop shared safety protocols, and will at the same time allow the UK to benefit from AI technologies while protecting people and our fundamental values.</p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 17/04/2023 09:46:51 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	1528 label Biography information for Sir Mike Penning

1609137

registered interest
date	30/03/2023
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	IX Wireless: North West
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if she will make an assessment of the implications for her policies of the level of investment by IX Wireless in the local authorities in (a) Bolton, (b) Blackburn, (c) Rochdale, (e) Bury, (f) Lancashire.
tabling member constituency	Bolton South East
tabling member printed	Yasmin Qureshi
uin	177756
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/04/2023 answer text <p>I am aware that IX Wireless is in the process of rolling out its network in your constituency and surrounding areas, making use of permitted development rights to install telegraph poles.</p><p>This issue was debated in the House on 15 March 2023. During that debate I said the Government is looking closely at how to ensure all operators are aware of, and adhere to, their responsibilities when under both the legislative framework and the associated code of practice on pole siting. In addition we are looking at whether additional work is needed to ensure local authorities understand their role in the process, including their ability to impose conditions on where poles and cabinets are sited and the ability to escalate issues to Ofcom.</p><p>Increasing competition and investment in the fixed telecoms market is integral to the Government’s strategy to deliver nationwide coverage of gigabit-capable broadband. In the 2018 Future Telecoms Infrastructure Review and the 2019 Statement of Strategic Priorities, we brought forward substantive proposals to make it easier for new firms to enter the market and compete with the incumbent provider, such as granting competitors access to Openreach’s national network of ducts and poles.</p><p>As a result of our pro-competition policies, there is now a thriving market of over 80 providers investing nearly £35bn rolling out gigabit broadband all over the UK. In <a href="https://labs.thinkbroadband.com/local/E10000017" target="_blank">Lancashire</a>, 73% of premises can access gigabit-capable networks, up from just 5.6% in November 2019.</p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez question first answered 17/04/2023 09:13:39 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
tabling member	3924 label Biography information for Yasmin Qureshi

1609138

registered interest
date	30/03/2023
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Government Departments: Staff
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 28 March 2023 to Question 166164 on Government Departments: Staff, how many and what proportion of respondents to the most recent Leesman office survey undertaken by his Department (a) agreed and (b) disagreed with the statements about their main workplace that (i) it enables me to work productively, (ii) it supports me sharing ideas and knowledge amongst colleagues, (iii) it creates an enjoyable environment to work in, (iv) it contributes to a sense of community at work, and (v) it's a place I'm proud to bring visitors to.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	177721
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/04/2023 answer text <ol><li><p>The most recent Leesman office survey was conducted in November 2022. The number of respondents that answered either agree or disagree to the questions listed is set out in the table below:</p></li></ol><p><strong> </strong></p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Question</p></td><td><p>No. Respondent Agree (figures are aggregate by response of Strongly Agree, Agree or Slightly Agree)</p></td><td><p>No. Respondent Disagree (figures are aggregate by response of Strongly Disagree, Disagree or Slightly Disagree)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>it enables me to work productively</p></td><td><p>1250 (76.31%)</p></td><td><p>258 (15.75%)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>it supports me sharing ideas and knowledge amongst colleagues</p></td><td><p>1214 (74.57%)</p></td><td><p>206 (12.65%)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>it creates an enjoyable environment to work in</p></td><td><p>1239 (75.69%)</p></td><td><p>202 (12.34%)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>it contributes to a sense of community at work</p></td><td><p>1177 (71.99%)</p></td><td><p>250 (15.29%)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>it's a place I'm proud to bring visitors to</p></td><td><p>1101 (67.67%)</p></td><td><p>192 (11.80%)</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Brentwood and Ongar answering member printed Alex Burghart grouped question UIN 177719 question first answered 21/04/2023 13:53:37 answering member 4613 label Biography information for Alex Burghart
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1609164

registered interest
date	30/03/2023
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	UK Integrated Security Fund
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the new Integrated Security Fund will prioritise the Women, Peace and Security Agenda.
tabling member constituency	Leeds North East
tabling member printed	Fabian Hamilton
uin	177699
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/04/2023 answer text <p>The UK Integrated Security Fund (UKISF) will expand upon the existing Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF), including its work on Gender, Peace and Security. The new Fund will have a wider remit, funding projects both at home and overseas to tackle some of the most complex national security challenges facing the UK and its partners. It will also bring into scope some key existing programmes, such as the National Cyber Programme. Importantly this change from the CSSF is designed to ensure broader long-term integration of cross-government National Security efforts. Combining additional funding from other programming, the UKISF will have a budget of almost £1 billion, to help keep the UK safe.</p><p><strong><p><p></strong></p> answering member constituency Brentwood and Ongar answering member printed Alex Burghart grouped question UIN 177700 question first answered 17/04/2023 16:53:15 answering member 4613 label Biography information for Alex Burghart
tabling member	415 label Biography information for Fabian Hamilton

1609166

registered interest
date	30/03/2023
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	UK Integrated Security Fund
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the new Integrated Security Fund will provide funding and resources for the commitments in the National Action Plan on Women Peace and Security.
tabling member constituency	Leeds North East
tabling member printed	Fabian Hamilton
uin	177700
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/04/2023 answer text <p>The UK Integrated Security Fund (UKISF) will expand upon the existing Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF), including its work on Gender, Peace and Security. The new Fund will have a wider remit, funding projects both at home and overseas to tackle some of the most complex national security challenges facing the UK and its partners. It will also bring into scope some key existing programmes, such as the National Cyber Programme. Importantly this change from the CSSF is designed to ensure broader long-term integration of cross-government National Security efforts. Combining additional funding from other programming, the UKISF will have a budget of almost £1 billion, to help keep the UK safe.</p><p><strong><p><p></strong></p> answering member constituency Brentwood and Ongar answering member printed Alex Burghart grouped question UIN 177699 question first answered 17/04/2023 16:53:15 answering member 4613 label Biography information for Alex Burghart
tabling member	415 label Biography information for Fabian Hamilton

1609178

registered interest
date	30/03/2023
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	Project Gigabit: Westmorland and Lonsdale
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether her Department has made an estimate of the percentage of properties in Westmorland and Lonsdale which will have Gigabit availability by the end of Project Gigabit.
tabling member constituency	Westmorland and Lonsdale
tabling member printed	Tim Farron
uin	177741
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/04/2023 answer text <p>As part of Project Gigabit, in November 2022 we awarded a £109 million contract to the supplier Fibrus to deliver gigabit-capable broadband to up to 59,000 premises across Cumbria that are not included in suppliers’ commercial plans.</p><p>By the end of the contract, it is expected that over 99% of premises in the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency will have access to a gigabit-capable connection, through both subsidised and commercial delivery. This is a huge leap in gigabit-capable coverage across the constituency, which currently stands at slightly over 48%.</p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez question first answered 17/04/2023 09:12:42 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
tabling member	1591 label Biography information for Tim Farron

1609202

registered interest
date	30/03/2023
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Disability
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what new data on the life chances of disabled people his Department has commissioned since July 2021.
tabling member constituency	Motherwell and Wishaw
tabling member printed	Marion Fellows
uin	177788
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/04/2023 answer text <p>The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.</p><p> </p><p>A response to the Hon Lady’s Parliamentary Question of 30th March is attached.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 21/04/2023 08:00:30 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin attachment 1 file name PQ177788 (1).pdf title UK Statistics Authority Response
tabling member	4440 label Biography information for Marion Fellows

1609213

registered interest
date	30/03/2023
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Childcare: Fees and Charges
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, for what reason the extension of free childcare will not commence until 2024.
tabling member constituency	Canterbury
tabling member printed	Rosie Duffield
uin	177792
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/04/2023 answer text <p>The government announced in the Spring Budget 2023 that there will be a number of transformative reforms to childcare for parents, children and the economy. By 2027/28, this government will expect to be spending in excess of £8 billion every year on free hours and early education, helping working families with their childcare costs. This announcement represents the single biggest investment in childcare in England.</p><p>Currently, eligible working parents of 3 and 4-year-olds are eligible for 30 hours of free childcare per week, over 38 weeks a year. From April 2024, working parents of 2-year-olds will be able to access 15 hours of free childcare per week, over 38 weeks a year. From September 2024, this will be extended to parents of 9 month to 3-year-olds, and from September 2025, working parents of 9 month to 3-year-olds will be able to access 30 free hours per week, over 38 weeks a year.</p><p>This is a large expansion in the 30 hours offer and will take some time to implement and rollout. The department wants to make sure that taxpayers’ money is used efficiently, and the new offer is delivered in the best way. The department is ensuring a phased implementation of the expansion to the offer to allow the market to develop the necessary capacity, and we are working closely with the sector on the implementation of these reforms.</p><p>The department has already spent more than £20 billion over the past five years to support families with the cost of childcare. In the last decade, we have doubled the free childcare entitlement for working parents of 3 and 4-year-olds to 30 hours and introduced 15 free hours a week for disadvantaged 2-year-olds.</p><p>The reforms announced build on our current early education entitlements which continue to support parents, including a universal 15-hour offer for all 3 and 4-year-olds, the 15-hour offer for the most disadvantaged 2-year-olds, and the existing 30 hours offer, as well as Tax Free Childcare and Universal Childcare.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency East Surrey answering member printed Claire Coutinho grouped question UIN 176667 question first answered 20/04/2023 11:01:19 answering member 4806 label Biography information for Claire Coutinho
tabling member	4616 label Biography information for Rosie Duffield

1609215

registered interest
date	30/03/2023
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	Personal Independence Payment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many PIP claimants who receive the highest rate of support are subject to the arrangement whereby they receive an ongoing award of PIP with a light touch review every 10 years.
tabling member constituency	Easington
tabling member printed	Grahame Morris
uin	177793
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/04/2023 answer text <p>Data on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims receiving an ongoing award on the highest level of payment (Enhanced awards for both Mobility and Daily Living) can be found on <a href="https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Stat-Xplore</a>. In particular, the requested data can be found by applying the following filters to the ‘PIP Clearances’ dataset:</p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Clearance Type Detail: “Awarded”</li><li>Award Type: “Ongoing Award”</li><li>Daily Living Award Level: “Daily Living – Enhanced”</li><li>Mobility Award Status: “Mobility Award – Enhanced”</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p>You may also wish to filter for “DWP policy ownership” under Geography due to the devolution of some disability benefits to Scotland. <br></p><p>You can log in or access Stat-Xplore as a guest user and, if needed, you can access <a href="https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/webapi/online-help/Getting-Started.html" target="_blank">guidance</a> on how to extract the information required.</p> answering member constituency Corby answering member printed Tom Pursglove question first answered 17/04/2023 11:25:54 answering member 4369 label Biography information for Tom Pursglove
tabling member	3973 label Biography information for Grahame Morris