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106195

registered interest
date	04/11/2014
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Minimum Wage: Scotland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what representations he has received from the Scottish Government regarding the national minimum wage; and if he will place in the Library any representations so received.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow East
tabling member printed	Margaret Curran
uin	213286
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2014 answer text <p>We have received no representations from the Scottish Government regarding the national minimum wage.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency East Dunbartonshire answering member printed Jo Swinson question first answered 07/11/2014 14:00:35 answering member 1513 label Biography information for Jo Swinson
tabling member	3982 label Biography information for Margaret Curran

106198

registered interest
date	04/11/2014
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Minimum Wage: Scotland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what estimate he has made of how many people earned less than the national minimum wage in Scotland in each year since 2010-11.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow East
tabling member printed	Margaret Curran
uin	213229
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2014 answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p>The most reliable estimates come from the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings. These are set out below for Scotland. However, there are limitations to the survey. In particular, there is limited scope to use the data to identify where the National Minimum Wage apprentice rate would apply, rather than the equivalent age rate, prior to 2013-14. The apprentice minimum wage rate is lower than for the equivalent minimum age rates for workers. Not taking into account when the apprentice rate would apply will therefore tend to over-estimate the level of non-compliance. An estimate for 2013-14 is also provided below taking into account where the lower apprentice rate would apply.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td rowspan="2"><p>Year</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>Estimates of NMW non-compliance in Scotland</p></td><td> </td></tr><tr><td><p>Not taking into account when the apprentice rate would apply</p></td><td><p>Taking into account when the apprentice rate would apply</p></td><td> </td></tr><tr><td><p>2010-11</p></td><td><p>19,000</p></td><td><p>-</p></td><td> </td></tr><tr><td><p>2011-12</p></td><td><p>20,000</p></td><td><p>-</p></td><td> </td></tr><tr><td><p>2012-13</p></td><td><p>20,000</p></td><td><p>-</p></td><td> </td></tr><tr><td><p>2013-14</p></td><td><p>16,000</p></td><td><p>11,000</p></td><td> </td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"><p>Source: ASHE datasets for 2010-14</p></td><td> </td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" rowspan="3"><p>NMW rates are caclulated by taking age into account, data on apprentices is only available for 2013-14</p></td><td> </td></tr><tr><td> </td></tr><tr><td> </td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>The Government is committed to increasing compliance with minimum wage legislation and effective enforcement of it. Everyone who is entitled to the minimum wage should receive it. Individuals should contact the Pay and Work Rights Helpline on 0800 917 2368. HMRC investigates every complaint made.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency East Dunbartonshire answering member printed Jo Swinson question first answered 07/11/2014 13:56:59 answering member 1513 label Biography information for Jo Swinson
tabling member	3982 label Biography information for Margaret Curran

106199

registered interest
date	04/11/2014
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Minimum Wage: Scotland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what estimate he has made of how many people earn exactly the national minimum wage in Scotland.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow East
tabling member printed	Margaret Curran
uin	213230
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2014 answer text <p>Using 2013-14 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) data, an estimated 85,000 people earn the National Minimum Wage in Scotland.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The most reliable estimate comes from the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings. However, there are limitations to the survey. In particular, there is limited scope to use the data to identify where the apprentice rate would apply, rather than the equivalent age rate.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency East Dunbartonshire answering member printed Jo Swinson question first answered 07/11/2014 13:58:10 answering member 1513 label Biography information for Jo Swinson
tabling member	3982 label Biography information for Margaret Curran

106203

registered interest
date	04/11/2014
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Electronic Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer to Question 211904 on the Gov.uk Verify Programme, whether assisted digital is available for that programme.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	213269
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2014 answer text <p>Each digital service that needs identity assurance will decide how and when to implement GOV.UK Verify, including assisted digital support and offering choices for other ways to access services. For those not online, an assisted digital route will be available for each exemplar service.</p><p>Performance data is being collected to help improve and develop the service. GDS will start publishing the performance data in due course.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Mr Francis Maude grouped question UIN 213270 question first answered 07/11/2014 11:49:01 answering member 115 label Biography information for Lord Maude of Horsham
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

106204

registered interest
date	04/11/2014
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Electronic Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer to Question 211904 on the Gov.uk Verify Programme, whether users are able to choose whether to participate in the beta trial; and whether performance data on the beta trial is being collected.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	213270
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2014 answer text <p>Each digital service that needs identity assurance will decide how and when to implement GOV.UK Verify, including assisted digital support and offering choices for other ways to access services. For those not online, an assisted digital route will be available for each exemplar service.</p><p>Performance data is being collected to help improve and develop the service. GDS will start publishing the performance data in due course.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Mr Francis Maude grouped question UIN 213269 question first answered 07/11/2014 11:49:01 answering member 115 label Biography information for Lord Maude of Horsham
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

106206

registered interest
date	04/11/2014
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	John Manzoni
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what representations he has received about the appointment of John Manzoni as Chief Executive of the Civil Service.
tabling member constituency	Bishop Auckland
tabling member printed	Helen Goodman
uin	213235
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2014 answer text <p>John Manzoni declared his interests to Cabinet Office officials. It was agreed he could retain his non-executive directorship of SABMiller, which he is doing in his own time on an unpaid basis and which comes to an end in Summer 2015.</p><p>As chief Executive of the Civil Service, John Manzoni has no involvement in any aspect of alcohol policy and there is therefore no conflict of interest.</p><p>We have received a number of representations welcoming this appointment.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Mr Francis Maude grouped question UIN 213236 question first answered 07/11/2014 11:49:33 answering member 115 label Biography information for Lord Maude of Horsham
tabling member	1484 label Biography information for Helen Goodman

106207

registered interest
date	04/11/2014
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	John Manzoni
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the potential for conflict of interest between John Manzoni's non-executive directorship of SAB Miller and his post as Chief Executive of the Civil Service.
tabling member constituency	Bishop Auckland
tabling member printed	Helen Goodman
uin	213236
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2014 answer text <p>John Manzoni declared his interests to Cabinet Office officials. It was agreed he could retain his non-executive directorship of SABMiller, which he is doing in his own time on an unpaid basis and which comes to an end in Summer 2015.</p><p>As chief Executive of the Civil Service, John Manzoni has no involvement in any aspect of alcohol policy and there is therefore no conflict of interest.</p><p>We have received a number of representations welcoming this appointment.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Mr Francis Maude grouped question UIN 213235 question first answered 07/11/2014 11:49:33 answering member 115 label Biography information for Lord Maude of Horsham
tabling member	1484 label Biography information for Helen Goodman

106210

registered interest
date	04/11/2014
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	Older People: Anniversaries
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 bring forward legislative proposals to introduce a Government financial recognition payment to all citizens who reach the age of 100 years.
tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
uin	213428
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2014 answer text <p /> <p>We have no plans to do so.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>This Government wants all pensioners to have a decent and secure income throughout their retirement. The restoration of the earnings link in legislation and the introduction of the coalition commitment to the triple guarantee benefit pensioners by providing a more generous State Pension, giving a solid financial foundation from the State which is essential as part of the pensions system. As a result of the Government's triple lock policy, someone on a full basic State Pension can expect to receive £440 more in 2014/15 than if it had been up-rated by earnings since the start of this Parliament, and the basic State Pension is forecast to represent a higher share of average earnings than at any time since 1992.</p> answering member constituency Thornbury and Yate answering member printed Steve Webb question first answered 07/11/2014 12:15:08 answering member 220 label Biography information for Steve Webb
tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

106212

registered interest
date	04/11/2014
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Co-operative Bank
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what progress his Department has made on investigating the performance of the Co-operative Bank in 2013 under powers in the Financial Services Act 2012.
tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
uin	213426
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2014 answer text <p>The Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority have announced enforcement investigations into the Co-operative Bank, which are currently ongoing.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The investigation under powers in the Financial Services Act 2012 into events at the Co-operative Bank, and the circumstances surrounding them, will not start until it is clear that it will not prejudice any enforcement actions the relevant authorities may take.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency South Northamptonshire answering member printed Andrea Leadsom question first answered 07/11/2014 14:51:27 answering member 4117 label Biography information for Andrea Leadsom
tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

106222

registered interest
date	04/11/2014
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Human Trafficking
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many cases of human trafficking were uncovered by HM Revenue and Customs as part of its minimum wage enforcement activity in (a) 2010, (b) 2011, (c) 2012, (d) 2013 and (e) 2014 to date.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield Central
tabling member printed	Paul Blomfield
uin	213233
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/11/2014 answer text <p>The Government takes the enforcement of the National Minimum Wage very seriously. Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) review every complaint that is referred to them by the Pay and Work Rights Helpline. In addition, HMRC undertake targeted enforcement on employers across the United Kingdom who are more likely to be not paying National Minimum Wage.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>HMRC also undertake joint working with the police, Home Office and local authorities across the country in cases that may involve slavery and servitude, but do not keep statistics relating to any trafficking offences which may be taken forward by the relevant authorities.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South Northamptonshire answering member printed Andrea Leadsom question first answered 10/11/2014 17:50:00 answering member 4117 label Biography information for Andrea Leadsom
tabling member	4058 label Biography information for Paul Blomfield