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1184854
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-13more like thismore than 2020-03-13
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Children: Day Care 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 Education, if he will allow the free childcare entitlement to be used to allow parents to utilise fewer hours in a more expensive childcare setting; and what consideration his Department has given to allowing that entitlement to be used more flexibly. more like this
tabling member constituency North East Hampshire more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Ranil Jayawardena more like this
uin 29247 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-23more like thismore than 2020-03-23
answer text <p>The department wants parents to have access to a range of affordable childcare, giving them increased flexibility in their working hours. The government funded early years entitlements is intended to deliver 15-30 hours a week (for 38 weeks of the year) of free, high quality, flexible childcare for eligible two-, three- and four-year olds. It is not intended to cover the costs of meals, other consumables (such as nappies and sun cream), additional hours or additional services (such as trips) and providers may charge parents for these.</p><p>While many providers will offer 15-30 hours of free childcare per week during term time (38 weeks of the year), this offer can be delivered flexibly. All of the free entitlements can be stretched by taking fewer hours per week over up to 52 weeks of the year to cover term-time and the school holidays.</p><p>Some providers will only offer free hours during school term times or only offer free hours stretched over the year whilst others provide a mixture of the two. As set out in the department’s statutory guidance for local authorities, to ensure that parents can make informed decisions on their choice of childcare, providers should publish a statement of how they deliver the free entitlements and any additional charges for optional activities.</p>
answering member constituency Chelmsford more like this
answering member printed Vicky Ford more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-23T15:44:00.467Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-23T15:44:00.467Z
answering member
4674
label Biography information for Vicky Ford more like this
tabling member
4498
label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena more like this
1184528
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-12more like thismore than 2020-03-12
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 Railways: Disability more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps he is taking to improve the accessibility of railway stations for disabled people. more like this
tabling member constituency Dewsbury more like this
tabling member printed
Mark Eastwood more like this
uin 901511 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-12more like thismore than 2020-03-12
answer text <p>As I mentioned to my hon. friend in the chamber this morning, the Government has recently made £350 million available to add another 209 stations to the Access for All programme. The stations he mentioned (Dewsbury, Shepley and Mirfield) were not successful in that round of money, but I would be delighted to meet and work with him to ensure that those stations get the funding they deserve, because our rail network needs to be accessible for everybody. Furthermore, Dewsbury and Mirfield stations are part of the TransPennine Route Upgrade programme which includes options to improve accessibility.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Daventry more like this
answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-12T13:35:38.033Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-12T13:35:38.033Z
answering member
3977
label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris more like this
tabling member
4807
label Biography information for Mark Eastwood more like this
1184529
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-12more like thismore than 2020-03-12
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 Shipping: Discrimination more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps he is taking to help protect seafarers from nationality-based pay discrimination. more like this
tabling member constituency Lancaster and Fleetwood more like this
tabling member printed
Cat Smith more like this
uin 901512 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-12more like thismore than 2020-03-12
answer text <p>The Equality Act 2010 (Work on Ships and Hovercraft) Regulations 2011 provides protection for EEA seafarers and those from designated States. These Regulations will be reviewed later this year.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Rochester and Strood more like this
answering member printed Kelly Tolhurst more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-12T13:44:09.763Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-12T13:44:09.763Z
answering member
4487
label Biography information for Kelly Tolhurst more like this
tabling member
4436
label Biography information for Cat Smith more like this
1184530
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-12more like thismore than 2020-03-12
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 Red Diesel: Excise Duties more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on plans to increase fuel duty on red diesel. more like this
tabling member constituency Rutherglen and Hamilton West more like this
tabling member printed
Margaret Ferrier more like this
uin 901513 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-12more like thismore than 2020-03-12
answer text <p>The Department has regular discussions with the Treasury on tax matters. In yesterday’s Budget, the Government set out its position on red diesel, including importantly the use of red diesels for rail. We will continue to work closely with the Treasury and transport stakeholders during the upcoming consultation on red diesel to take into account any issues raised.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Redditch more like this
answering member printed Rachel Maclean more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-12T13:48:03.13Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-12T13:48:03.13Z
answering member
4668
label Biography information for Rachel Maclean more like this
tabling member
4386
label Biography information for Margaret Ferrier more like this
1183872
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-11more like thismore than 2020-03-11
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
hansard heading State Retirement Pensions: Females 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 recent estimate she has made of the cost to the public purse of reinstating the state pension for 1950s women; and if she will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Waveney more like this
tabling member printed
Peter Aldous more like this
uin 27535 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-18more like thismore than 2020-03-18
answer text <p>Changes to State Pension age were made over a series of Acts by successive governments from 1995 onwards; including the Coalition 2010-2015, Labour 1997-2010 and the Conservatives 1995-1997, following public consultations and extensive debates in both Houses of Parliament. Through the welfare system, the Government is committed to providing financial support for people at every stage of their life, including when they near or reach retirement.</p><p /><p>Women born between 6 April 1950 and 5 April 1953 were affected by State Pension age equalisation under the Pensions Act 1995. The Pensions Act 2011 accelerated the equalisation of State Pension age, and included transitional arrangements limiting State Pension age delays, affecting women born between 6 April 1953 and 5 December 1953. It also brought forward the increase in State Pension age from 65 to 66 which affected women born between 6 December 1953 and 5 April 1960.</p><p> </p><p>The Department published estimates on the cost of reversing the women’s State Pension age to 60 and men’s State Pension age to 65 on the 7<sup>th</sup> June 2019.</p><p> </p><p>The publication shows the estimated cost of reversing women’s State Pension age back to 60 and men’s State Pension age back to 65 over the period 2010/11 to 2025/26, to be £181.4bn for women and £33.8bn for men with an overall cost estimate of £215.2bn.</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/analysis-relating-to-state-pension-age-changes-from-the-1995-and-2011-pensions-acts/analysis-relating-to-state-pension-age-changes-from-the-1995-and-2011-pensions-acts" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/analysis-relating-to-state-pension-age-changes-from-the-1995-and-2011-pensions-acts/analysis-relating-to-state-pension-age-changes-from-the-1995-and-2011-pensions-acts</a></p>
answering member constituency Hexham more like this
answering member printed Guy Opperman more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-18T16:28:07.39Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-18T16:28:07.39Z
answering member
4142
label Biography information for Guy Opperman more like this
tabling member
4069
label Biography information for Peter Aldous more like this
1184224
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-11more like thismore than 2020-03-11
answering body
Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept id 31 more like this
answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
hansard heading Females: STEM Subjects more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps the Government is taking to encourage girls to study STEM subjects. more like this
tabling member constituency Windsor more like this
tabling member printed
Adam Afriyie more like this
uin 901474 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-11more like thismore than 2020-03-11
answer text <p>We want to see more girls studying STEM subjects and are committed to improving the gender balance in computing, maths and physics, where uptake by girls is low. We are funding several interventions in this area. A-levels mathematics students are likely to earn on average 11 per cent more on their salary by the time they are 34, than students who choose not to study maths. Indeed, studying STEM can lead to a wide range of brilliant careers - from computer scientist to Minister for Women and Equalities.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Norfolk more like this
answering member printed Elizabeth Truss more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-11T14:31:15.353Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-11T14:31:15.353Z
answering member
4097
label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss more like this
tabling member
1586
label Biography information for Adam Afriyie more like this
1184225
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-11more like thismore than 2020-03-11
answering body
Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept id 31 more like this
answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
hansard heading Career Breaks more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps the Government Equalities Office is taking to support people in returning to work after a career break. more like this
tabling member constituency Newcastle-under-Lyme more like this
tabling member printed
Aaron Bell more like this
uin 901475 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-11more like thismore than 2020-03-11
answer text <p>We fully support those looking to return to employment, particularly with caring responsibilities. However, we need more employers like Obelisk Support, who recognise the value of flexible working and can support this huge amount of untapped talent.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Norfolk more like this
answering member printed Elizabeth Truss more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-11T14:30:49.15Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-11T14:30:49.15Z
answering member
4097
label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss more like this
tabling member
4837
label Biography information for Aaron Bell more like this
1184227
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-11more like thismore than 2020-03-11
answering body
Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept id 31 more like this
answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
hansard heading Housing: Disability more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on the start date for the consultation on accessible housing. more like this
tabling member constituency Blaydon more like this
tabling member printed
Liz Twist more like this
uin 901477 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-11more like thismore than 2020-03-11
answer text <p>We have been working across government on accessible housing provision and will consult shortly on options to raise accessibility standards in new homes.</p><p>The consultation will consider making higher accessibility standards mandatory, recognising the importance of suitable homes for older and disabled people.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Thornbury and Yate more like this
answering member printed Luke Hall more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-11T15:41:43.43Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-11T15:41:43.43Z
answering member
4450
label Biography information for Luke Hall more like this
tabling member
4618
label Biography information for Liz Twist more like this
1184229
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-11more like thismore than 2020-03-11
answering body
Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept id 31 more like this
answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
hansard heading Pupils: Bullying more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps she is taking to tackle (a) homophobic and (b) transphobic bullying in schools. more like this
tabling member constituency Blackpool South more like this
tabling member printed
Scott Benton more like this
uin 901480 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-11more like thismore than 2020-03-11
answer text <p>Since 2016, the government has funded a programme supporting primary and secondary schools in England to tackle homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying. The programme has reached over 1,800 schools so far. I am clear that no child should be bullied for any reason at all.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Norfolk more like this
answering member printed Elizabeth Truss more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-11T14:30:21.357Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-11T14:30:21.357Z
answering member
4097
label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss more like this
tabling member
4793
label Biography information for Scott Benton more like this
1183805
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-10more like thismore than 2020-03-10
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust: Finance more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What recent funding he has allocated to Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. more like this
tabling member constituency Wimbledon more like this
tabling member printed
Stephen Hammond more like this
uin 901438 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-10more like thismore than 2020-03-10
answer text <p>Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust will benefit from £500million capital investment for a new major hospital, providing adult emergency and women and children’s services in one place. A consultation on the detail of the Trust’s proposals is currently underway and closes on 1 April.</p><p>The package of capital funding is part of the Government’s £2.7billion Health Infrastructure Plan (HIP) for six new hospital projects to be delivered in our first phase of major hospital rebuilds (HIP1) as part of our broader commitment to build 40 new hospitals.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Charnwood more like this
answering member printed Edward Argar more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-10T14:51:34.387Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-10T14:51:34.387Z
answering member
4362
label Biography information for Edward Argar more like this
tabling member
1585
label Biography information for Stephen Hammond more like this