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1289573

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date	24/02/2021
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Alternative Education and Special Educational Needs: Finance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when the Government plans to respond to its Call for evidence on the financial arrangements for children and young people with special educational needs and disability and those who need alternative provision, which closed on 31 July 2019.
tabling member constituency	Ellesmere Port and Neston
tabling member printed	Justin Madders
uin	158089
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/03/2021 answer text <p>Following the 2019 call for evidence on the funding of provision for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and those requiring alternative provision, we have been clear that there are a number of aspects of the current funding arrangements that would merit further consideration; for example, the expectation that mainstream schools meet costs up to £6,000 of supporting a pupil with SEND from their core budget, the level of the £10,000 per place funding for special schools and the funding arrangements for young people with SEND in further education.</p><p>The evidence collected has been taken into account by the department and will be addressed both as part of the SEND review and in further consultations. In addition, we are currently consulting on a number of small technical changes to the high needs national funding formula for the financial year 2022-23, and the consultation can be accessed at this link: <a href="https://consult.education.gov.uk/funding-policy-unit/high-needs-nff-proposed-changes/" target="_blank">https://consult.education.gov.uk/funding-policy-unit/high-needs-nff-proposed-changes/</a>.</p> answering member constituency Chelmsford answering member printed Vicky Ford question first answered 03/03/2021 17:07:26 answering member 4674 label Biography information for Vicky Ford
tabling member	4418 label Biography information for Justin Madders

1289574

registered interest
date	24/02/2021
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	Department for Work and Pensions: Sick Leave
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what proportion of employees from the DWP Debt Management team are on sick leave as at 24 February 2021.
tabling member constituency	Ellesmere Port and Neston
tabling member printed	Justin Madders
uin	158090
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2021 answer text <p>As at 24 February 2021, 3.2 per cent of Debt Management staff were recorded as being on sickness absence, this rises to 3.7 per cent when sickness absence due to COVID, which is recorded separately as Special Leave with Pay, is included.</p> answering member constituency Hexham answering member printed Guy Opperman question first answered 04/03/2021 14:40:12 answering member 4142 label Biography information for Guy Opperman
tabling member	4418 label Biography information for Justin Madders

1289580

registered interest
date	24/02/2021
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Judiciary: Retirement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when his Department plans to publish the outcome of the consultation on Judicial Mandatory Retirement Age, which closed on 16 October 2020.
tabling member constituency	Ellesmere Port and Neston
tabling member printed	Justin Madders
uin	158091
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/03/2021 answer text <p>The Government’s consultation on proposals to increase the mandatory retirement age for judicial office holders received over 1000 responses from the magistracy, the judiciary and their associated bodies, as well as stakeholders from the legal profession.</p><p>We are currently finalising the consultation response and will publish this shortly, with a view to legislate for any changes we decide to make at the earliest opportunity.</p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp question first answered 05/03/2021 11:45:18 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
tabling member	4418 label Biography information for Justin Madders

1289581

registered interest
date	24/02/2021
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	Universal Credit
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many universal credit claimants have had wages assigned to different assessment periods under the legislation introduced to comply with court ruling case no. C1/2019/0593.
tabling member constituency	Ellesmere Port and Neston
tabling member printed	Justin Madders
uin	158092
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/03/2021 answer text <p>The amendment affects claimants who receive monthly wages. Where two payments in one assessment period is identified we take the required action.</p><p> </p><p>Weekly figures of Universal Credit claimants who have their monthly-paid wages assigned to different assessment periods since the Universal Credit (Earned Income) Amendment Regulations 2020 came into force on 16<sup>th</sup> November 2020 are shown in the table below.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Week ending </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Volume</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>22/11/2020</p></td><td><p>8</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>29/11/2020</p></td><td><p>43</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>06/12/2020</p></td><td><p>510</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>13/12/2020</p></td><td><p>392</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>20/12/2020</p></td><td><p>180</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>27/12/2020</p></td><td><p>173</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>03/01/2021</p></td><td><p>544</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>10/01/2021</p></td><td><p>1186</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>17/01/2021</p></td><td><p>608</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>24/01/2021</p></td><td><p>316</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>31/01/2021</p></td><td><p>197</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>07/02/2021</p></td><td><p>540</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>14/02/2021</p></td><td><p>466</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>21/02/2021</p></td><td><p>243</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>The UC data supplied is derived from unpublished management information and a database which relies on manual input. This was collected for internal Departmental use only and has not been quality assured to National Statistics or Official Statistics publication standard. The data should therefore be treated with caution.</p> answering member constituency Colchester answering member printed Will Quince question first answered 05/03/2021 14:35:41 answering member 4423 label Biography information for Will Quince
tabling member	4418 label Biography information for Justin Madders

1289582

registered interest
date	24/02/2021
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Social Clubs: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of financial support for social clubs during the period of covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
tabling member constituency	Ellesmere Port and Neston
tabling member printed	Justin Madders
uin	158093
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/03/2021 answer text <p>The Government has brought forward a substantial package of financial support for the hospitality sector over the last year. On 3 March 2021, my Rt hon Friend Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer set out in the Budget a £65 billion three-point plan to provide support for jobs and businesses, with extensions to furlough, self-employed support, business grants, loans and VAT cuts – bringing total fiscal support to over £407 billion.</p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 05/03/2021 13:34:49 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	4418 label Biography information for Justin Madders

1289583

registered interest
date	24/02/2021
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Social Clubs: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what discussions he has had with representatives of social clubs on the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on such clubs.
tabling member constituency	Ellesmere Port and Neston
tabling member printed	Justin Madders
uin	158094
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/03/2021 answer text <p>I meet regularly with the groups representing the hospitality sector to understand the impact of the pandemic on jobs and businesses.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has brought forward a substantial package of financial support for the sector over the last year and, and my Rt hon Friend the Prime Minister’s ‘COVID-19 Response - Spring 2021’ provides a roadmap out of the current lockdown in England. On 3 March 2021, my Rt hon Friend Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer set out in the Budget a £65 billion three-point plan to provide support for jobs and businesses, with extensions to furlough, self-employed support, business grants, loans and VAT cuts – bringing total fiscal support to over £407 billion.</p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 05/03/2021 13:29:26 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	4418 label Biography information for Justin Madders

1289584

registered interest
date	24/02/2021
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Social Clubs: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what recent assessment he has made of the effect of social clubs on social isolation and loneliness.
tabling member constituency	Ellesmere Port and Neston
tabling member printed	Justin Madders
uin	158095
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/03/2021 answer text <p>The Government recognises that hospitality, including social clubs, plays an important role in supporting our communities and helping to combat loneliness. However, the restrictions put in place to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 are necessary to protect the NHS and to save lives.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has brought forward a substantial package of financial support for the hospitality sector over the last year and, and my Rt hon Friend the Prime Minister’s ‘COVID-19 Response - Spring 2021’ provides a roadmap out of the current lockdown in England.</p><p>On 3 March 2021, my Rt hon Friend Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer set out in the Budget a £65 billion three-point plan to provide support for jobs and businesses, with extensions to furlough, self-employed support, business grants, loans and VAT cuts – bringing total fiscal support to over £407 billion.</p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 05/03/2021 13:32:11 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	4418 label Biography information for Justin Madders

1289585

registered interest
date	24/02/2021
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Litter
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of trends in littering; and whether he plans to launch a national campaign on litter.
tabling member constituency	Ellesmere Port and Neston
tabling member printed	Justin Madders
uin	158096
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/03/2021 answer text <p>Last year Keep Britain Tidy published, on behalf of Defra, the results of analysis of litter composition in the UK. This report was the first of its kind in terms of recording the amount of litter found by brand, on a national scale. This report is available at:</p><p><a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.keepbritaintidy.org%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fresources%2F20200330%2520KBT%2520Litter%2520Composition%2520Report%2520-%2520FINAL.pdf&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cemma.pryor%40defra.gov.uk%7C11cf03ab72004db464e108d8de5fc7e2%7C770a245002274c6290c74e38537f1102%7C1%7C0%7C637503850803045934%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=5n0J5UratMZG%2B6Bo9wncacxcZAAp7lWTXTSn2QTvevQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.keepbritaintidy.org/sites/default/files/resources/20200330%20KBT%20Litter%20Composition%20Report%20-%20FINAL.pdf</a></p><p>Last summer, in response to Covid-19, Defra developed a 'Respect the Outdoors' campaign to encourage people to follow the Countryside Code and to highlight the impacts of littering. This was promoted both online and in locations across the country near to urban parks, beaches and national parks. We also supported, and provided funding for, Keep Britain Tidy's Love Parks campaign, which encouraged people to treat our parks with respect.</p><p>Preliminary evaluation of these campaigns indicates that they had a positive influence on the target audience's intended disposal of Personal Protective Equipment litter, with anecdotal reports from local authorities that the intervention resulted in a markedly beneficial outcome.</p><p>We are also raising awareness via social media of what individuals can do to protect others and the environment, in relation to litter.</p> answering member constituency Taunton Deane answering member printed Rebecca Pow question first answered 05/03/2021 15:08:55 answering member 4522 label Biography information for Rebecca Pow
tabling member	4418 label Biography information for Justin Madders

1289587

registered interest
date	24/02/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Driving Tests: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many critical workers have had driving tests cancelled during the third national lockdown.
tabling member constituency	Ellesmere Port and Neston
tabling member printed	Justin Madders
uin	158097
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/03/2021 answer text <p>The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) does not hold data on a candidate’s occupation, or reason for taking a test, when they apply for a routine theory or practical test.</p><p> </p><p>During the current lockdown, the DVSA is offering a limited theory test and practical test service in England and Wales to NHS health and social care workers, emergency services and local council workers who need to both drive as part of their job and respond to 'threats to life' as part of their job. Mobile emergency workers who have a valid compulsory basic training (CBT) certificate and wish to apply for a motorcycle licence would also be eligible.</p><p> </p><p>The DVSA has not cancelled any mobile emergency worker tests.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>No assessment has been made because the national restrictions have been implemented to protect the NHS and save lives.</p><p> </p><p>Following the Prime Minister’s announcement of the national lockdown in England, all routine theory and practical tests have been suspended. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is offering a limited theory test and practical test service in England and Wales to NHS health and social care workers, emergency services and local council workers who need to both drive as part of their job and respond to 'threats to life' as part of their job. Mobile emergency workers who have a valid compulsory basic training (CBT) certificate and wish to apply for a motorcycle licence would also be eligible.</p><p>Mobile emergency worker tests cannot be currently offered in Scotland due to Covid restrictions.</p><p> </p><p>The DVSA will continue to offer mobile emergency worker tests once the current lockdown restrictions have been lifted, and will keep that service under review.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean grouped question UIN 158098 158099 question first answered 02/03/2021 15:55:10 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
tabling member	4418 label Biography information for Justin Madders

1289588

registered interest
date	24/02/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Driving Tests: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has made an assessment of the effect on critical workers of the ban on driving tests during the third national lockdown.
tabling member constituency	Ellesmere Port and Neston
tabling member printed	Justin Madders
uin	158098
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/03/2021 answer text <p>The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) does not hold data on a candidate’s occupation, or reason for taking a test, when they apply for a routine theory or practical test.</p><p> </p><p>During the current lockdown, the DVSA is offering a limited theory test and practical test service in England and Wales to NHS health and social care workers, emergency services and local council workers who need to both drive as part of their job and respond to 'threats to life' as part of their job. Mobile emergency workers who have a valid compulsory basic training (CBT) certificate and wish to apply for a motorcycle licence would also be eligible.</p><p> </p><p>The DVSA has not cancelled any mobile emergency worker tests.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>No assessment has been made because the national restrictions have been implemented to protect the NHS and save lives.</p><p> </p><p>Following the Prime Minister’s announcement of the national lockdown in England, all routine theory and practical tests have been suspended. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is offering a limited theory test and practical test service in England and Wales to NHS health and social care workers, emergency services and local council workers who need to both drive as part of their job and respond to 'threats to life' as part of their job. Mobile emergency workers who have a valid compulsory basic training (CBT) certificate and wish to apply for a motorcycle licence would also be eligible.</p><p>Mobile emergency worker tests cannot be currently offered in Scotland due to Covid restrictions.</p><p> </p><p>The DVSA will continue to offer mobile emergency worker tests once the current lockdown restrictions have been lifted, and will keep that service under review.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean grouped question UIN 158097 158099 question first answered 02/03/2021 15:55:10 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
tabling member	4418 label Biography information for Justin Madders