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90463

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date	03/09/2014
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Apprentices
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment she has made of the role of schools in encouraging pupils to consider apprenticeships post-16.
tabling member constituency	Redditch
tabling member printed	Karen Lumley
uin	207983
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2014 answer text <p>Schools are legally required to secure independent careers guidance for 12- to 18-year-olds that includes information on the full range of education and training options, including apprenticeships.</p><p>In 2013, Ofsted’s study of the early implementation of this duty found that apprenticeships were rarely promoted effectively, especially in schools with sixth forms.</p><p>The Government has published new statutory guidance and departmental advice on careers guidance and inspiration, informed by the Ofsted study, which is effective from September 2014. This provides a clear framework and practical support for schools to help them inspire their pupils about the options open to them. The guidance is clear that schools should give employers and other providers delivering apprenticeships the opportunity to inform pupils directly about what they offer. It emphasises that apprenticeships and university offer two equally effective routes to a successful career.</p><p>Ofsted is now giving careers guidance a higher priority in school inspections and we will work with them to monitor carefully the impact of the statutory guidance and the wider improvements that the Government has put in place.</p> answering member constituency Grantham and Stamford answering member printed Nick Boles question first answered 09/09/2014 13:34:43 answering member 3995 label Biography information for Nick Boles
tabling member	4023 label Biography information for Karen Lumley

90492

registered interest
date	03/09/2014
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Health Services: Worcestershire
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what recent assessment he has made of the reconfiguration of health services in Worcestershire and its effects on Alexandra Hospital, Redditch.
tabling member constituency	Redditch
tabling member printed	Karen Lumley
uin	207986
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>The reconfiguration of local health services is a matter for the local National Health Service as they are best placed to know the needs of local people and how to deliver them in the best interests of patients.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Battersea answering member printed Jane Ellison question first answered 09/09/2014 16:50:56 answering member 3918 label Biography information for Jane Ellison
tabling member	4023 label Biography information for Karen Lumley

90506

registered interest
date	03/09/2014
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Stop and Search: West Midlands
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what she anticipates will be achieved by the trial of the new stop and search scheme by West Mercia Police.
tabling member constituency	Redditch
tabling member printed	Karen Lumley
uin	207982
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2014 answer text <p /> <p>Police.uk currently allows the public to view detailed information about crime, anti-social behaviour and justice outcomes in their local area, displayed on <br>street-level crime maps. The Government’s stop and search reforms will improve the transparency and accountability of the use of stop and search powers by extending mapping on Police.uk to include stop and search data. <br><br>Ahead of national roll-out to all 43 forces, the West Mercia trial will test the use of Police.uk to publish stop and search information to the public and <br>encourage user feedback. This will help address any technical issues and allow lessons to be learned on how transparent information on stop and search mapping should be presented. My officials and West Mercia Police will work closely with the Information Commissioner's Office, community groups and Force Independent Advisory Groups to do this.</p><p /> answering member constituency Hemel Hempstead answering member printed Mike Penning question first answered 11/09/2014 16:05:15 answering member 1528 label Biography information for Sir Mike Penning
tabling member	4023 label Biography information for Karen Lumley

90508

registered interest
date	03/09/2014
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Police Stations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of the effect of the closure and hours reductions of public counters at police stations.
tabling member constituency	Redditch
tabling member printed	Karen Lumley
uin	207984
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2014 answer text <p /> <p>Decisions about the most effective use of available resources, including the number and operating hours of police stations and any disposal of such <br>premises, are matters for the Chief Constables and Police and Crime Commissioners. <br><br>It is important not to confuse buildings with the availability and accessibility of the police. There are many good examples of forces doing far more with their money by finding new forms of public contact. These include the non-emergency number, 101, the internet and contact in places such as supermarket surgeries.</p><p /> answering member constituency Hemel Hempstead answering member printed Mike Penning question first answered 11/09/2014 16:11:08 answering member 1528 label Biography information for Sir Mike Penning
tabling member	4023 label Biography information for Karen Lumley

90509

registered interest
date	03/09/2014
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Crime: Mental Illness
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of the role of crime agencies in caring for and supporting people with mental health problems.
tabling member constituency	Redditch
tabling member printed	Karen Lumley
uin	207985
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2014 answer text <p /> <p>The Government published a national mental health Crisis Care Concordat on 18th February which was agreed by over 20 national stakeholders. The Concordat sets out the roles of criminal justice and health agencies in dealing with people with mental health needs. The Department of Health, supported by the Home Office and Mind, is encouraging local areas to sign up to the principles of the Concordat, with the expectation that all areas in England will have signed local declarations by December 2014. <br><br>The Home Office is taking a range of action with partners across Government to improve the way people with mental health issues are supported when they come into contact with the police. We have set up street triage and liaison and diversion schemes so police officers can work alongside mental health nurses on patrol and in police stations. Also, the Home Office and Department of Health are reviewing sections 135 and 136 of the Mental Health Act to ensure people with mental health problems are not unnecessarily held in police custody.<br><br>The Home Secretary will be hosting a Policing and Mental Health Summit on 23 October. The event, jointly led with Black Mental Health UK, will focus on <br>police interaction with those with mental health problems.</p><p /> answering member constituency Hemel Hempstead answering member printed Mike Penning question first answered 11/09/2014 16:12:59 answering member 1528 label Biography information for Sir Mike Penning
tabling member	4023 label Biography information for Karen Lumley

90239

registered interest
date	02/09/2014
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
hansard heading	Self-employed: National Insurance Contributions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment he has made of the extent to which employers use self-employed staff to avoid paying national insurance contributions.
tabling member constituency	Redditch
tabling member printed	Karen Lumley
uin	207809
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2014 answer text <p>The Government has not made a recent assessment of the extent to which employers use self-employed staff to avoid paying National Insurance contributions.</p> answering member constituency South West Hertfordshire answering member printed Mr David Gauke question first answered 08/09/2014 14:53:03 answering member 1529 label Biography information for Mr David Gauke
tabling member	4023 label Biography information for Karen Lumley

90240

registered interest
date	02/09/2014
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	Industrial Health and Safety
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the level of variation of health and safety regulations between local authorities and of the effect of such variation on small and medium-sized enterprises.
tabling member constituency	Redditch
tabling member printed	Karen Lumley
uin	207810
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2014 answer text <p /> <p /> <p>The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has ongoing discussions with local authorities (LA) in respect of their regulation of health and safety, including an annual statistical return. The most recent assessment for 2013/14 and comparisons with previous years showed a continued move towards a greater consistency in approach by local authorities.</p><p>The national activity and variation between local authorities is reported to the HSE/LA Enforcement Liaison Committee, published on the HSE website and used by local authorities in bench marking and peer review processes.</p><p>No assessment has been made of the effect of any variation on small and medium-sized enterprises.</p> answering member constituency Forest of Dean answering member printed Mr Mark Harper question first answered 08/09/2014 15:20:09 answering member 1520 label Biography information for Mr Mark Harper
tabling member	4023 label Biography information for Karen Lumley

90248

registered interest
date	02/09/2014
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Cosmetics
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of regulation of the comestic industry; and whether he plans to propose further regulations relating to that industry.
tabling member constituency	Redditch
tabling member printed	Karen Lumley
uin	207808
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>On 24 April 2013, the independent <em>Review of the Regulation of Cosmetic Interventions</em>, chaired by Sir Bruce Keogh, was published. A copy has already been placed in the Library.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The review highlighted how the rapid growth of the cosmetic interventions sector is exposing people who undergo these procedures to a concerning lack of safeguards. It made recommendations to improve the quality of care, to inform and empower the public and to ensure resolution and redress when things go wrong.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>We fully accept the principles of the Keogh review and the overwhelming majority of the recommendations. The <em>Government Response to the Review of the Regulation of Cosmetic Interventions</em>, was published on 13 February. The response looks to strengthen standards through better training and robust qualifications, and explores how far supervision from regulated professionals might support self-regulation of the sector. A copy of the response has already been placed in the Library.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>We want to protect the public and ensure proper training and oversight of both non-surgical and surgical cosmetic interventions and we are looking at ways to legislate where required to achieve this. Officials are working with key delivery partners such as the Royal College of Surgeons who have set up an inter-specialty committee to ensure standards for cosmetic surgery and they are working with the General Medical Council on a code of ethical conduct. Health Education England (HEE) is leading on a review of training for providers of non-surgical interventions, such as botulinum toxin (commonly known as 'Botox') and dermal filler injections. HEE will be publishing their findings on the training framework soon. Work is also underway on a breast implant registry to reassure women that if problems arise they can be contacted, kept informed and called in for treatment if necessary.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>There are examples of high quality surgical and non-surgical cosmetic interventions provided by trained staff to high standards of care and satisfaction. It is these high standards that must be universal.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Central Suffolk and North Ipswich answering member printed Dr Daniel Poulter question first answered 08/09/2014 15:58:03 answering member 3932 label Biography information for Dr Dan Poulter
tabling member	4023 label Biography information for Karen Lumley

90271

registered interest
date	02/09/2014
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	Small Businesses: Billing
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what recent assessment he has made of the effect of late payments on small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs); and whether his Department plans to bring forward any further measures to assist in SMEs with cash flow.
tabling member constituency	Redditch
tabling member printed	Karen Lumley
uin	207890
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>In the May 2014 Government Response to our discussion paper, <em>Building a Responsible Payment Culture</em>, we set out measures to create greater transparency of payment practices and a more responsible payment culture. Through the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill we are developing a requirement for large firms to publish their payment practices and a measure to prohibit contractual barriers to finance.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In addition, we have committed to working with the Institute for Credit Management and signatories to strengthen the Prompt Payment Code. And the British Business Bank aims to address long standing, structural gaps in the supply of finance to businesses and provide diverse sources of funding for small and medium sized businesses.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matthew Hancock question first answered 09/09/2014 14:17:54 answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock previous answer version 18986 answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matthew Hancock answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock
tabling member	4023 label Biography information for Karen Lumley

90309

registered interest
date	02/09/2014
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	Maldives
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the human rights situation in the Maldives; and if he will make representations to the government of that country on the kidnap of the journalist Ahmed Rilwan Abdulla.
tabling member constituency	Redditch
tabling member printed	Karen Lumley
uin	207944
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2014 answer text <p>We continue to be concerned about human rights in the Maldives, not least on freedom of religion, rule of law and women’s rights. We are also concerned by reports that parliamentarians, human rights advocates and journalists have recently been the target of death threats, and by the disappearance and apparent abduction of one journalist on 8 August following death threats.</p><p>Officials at our High Commission in Colombo, which is also accredited to the Maldives, have raised concerns on human rights, as well as the recent threats and this reported disappearance, with the Maldives government. We have also urged them to ensure that those responsible are prosecuted as appropriate. The Maldives government has expressed deep concern following the disappearance, and noted that they are committed to ensuring the safety and security of all Maldivians.</p> answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 08/09/2014 10:22:08 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
tabling member	4023 label Biography information for Karen Lumley