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42637
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2014-03-11more like thismore than 2014-03-11
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
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house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many staff are currently employed for more than 50 per cent of their working week to support the Permanent Secretary of the Department for Work and Pensions in his role as Accounting Officer; and what are their job titles. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Mendelsohn more like this
uin HL5906 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-03-19more like thismore than 2014-03-19
answer text <p /> <p /> <p>In one sense, all DWP staff support the Accounting Officer through their individual responsibilities to work confidently within the system of control for which the Accounting Officer is ultimately responsible, to ensure the effective operation of a major government department, which will make some £136.4 billion in welfare payments this year.</p><p> </p><p>More narrowly, the Accounting Officer is directly supported in his role by his Finance Director General, the 40 Senior Civil Servants that comprise that DG's senior management team; and - in turn – by other colleagues when they handle issues which require explicit Accounting Officer involvement. </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Freud more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-03-19T12:00:00.00Zmore like thismore than 2014-03-19T12:00:00.00Z
answering member
3893
label Biography information for Lord Freud more like this
tabling member
4286
label Biography information for Lord Mendelsohn more like this
42638
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2014-03-11more like thismore than 2014-03-11
answering body
Attorney General more like this
answering dept id 88 more like this
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answering dept sort name
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what customer, user and satisfaction surveys were conducted in the last 12 months in the Attorney General's Office and the agencies that report to it; which of them have been reported to the management board in the last 12 months; and which were commissioned by the management board. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Mendelsohn more like this
uin HL5907 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-03-28more like thismore than 2014-03-28
answer text <p>The Treasury Solicitor's Department (TSol), which provides legal services to a number of government departments and bodies, conducted an annual client satisfaction survey in January 2014 The outcome of the survey was reported to the TSol Board and is one of the measures agreed with TSol by HM Treasury.</p><p>The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) are conducting a survey of victims of crime who had received the revised victim communication and liaison scheme which is currently being piloted by three CPS Areas. The survey is still ongoing but will feed into the evaluation of the pilots later this year.</p><p>There have been no other external customer, user or satisfaction surveys conducted by the Law Officers' Departments during the past 12 months.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Wallace of Tankerness more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-03-28T12:00:00.00Zmore like thismore than 2014-03-28T12:00:00.00Z
answering member
630
label Biography information for Lord Wallace of Tankerness more like this
tabling member
4286
label Biography information for Lord Mendelsohn more like this
42070
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2014-03-10more like thismore than 2014-03-10
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
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house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what sanctions have been applied in the last 12 months for poor quality performance on the Birmingham Cross City line by London Midland. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath more like this
uin HL5871 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-03-24more like thismore than 2014-03-24
answer text We have applied no sanctions against London Midland in regard to performance on the Birmingham Cross City line; we do not disaggregate performance by the train operators to that level. In the autumn of 2012 London Midland experienced a high number of cancellations, largely due to issues with availability of train crew. As a result, they breached the terms of their Franchise Agreement, and a remedial plan and package of benefits was agreed with the Department. As the Secretary of State for Transport announced to the House on 20 December 2012, this package included passenger benefits of: 500,000 discounted tickets, free travel for season ticket holders (worth up to c.£5.4m), capital investment, and additional driver training investment worth a combined £6.25m more like this
answering member printed Baroness Kramer more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-03-24T12:00:00.00Zmore like thismore than 2014-03-24T12:00:00.00Z
answering member
1557
label Biography information for Baroness Kramer more like this
tabling member
2024
label Biography information for Lord Hunt of Kings Heath more like this
42089
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2014-03-10more like thismore than 2014-03-10
answering body
Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept id 53 more like this
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answering dept sort name
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of European Union regulations requiring black market activities, including prostitution and illegal drug dealing, to be taken into account in the calculation of the United Kingdom gross domestic product. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Stoddart of Swindon more like this
uin HL5890 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-03-24more like thismore than 2014-03-24
answer text The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply. more like this
answering member printed Lord Wallace of Saltaire more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-03-24T12:00:00.00Zmore like thismore than 2014-03-24T12:00:00.00Z
answering member
1816
label Biography information for Lord Wallace of Saltaire more like this
attachment
1
file name HL5890- ONS letter.pdf more like this
title Reply from the UK Statistics Authority more like this
tabling member
950
label Biography information for Lord Stoddart of Swindon more like this
42093
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2014-03-10more like thismore than 2014-03-10
answering body
Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept id 53 more like this
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what is the average annual salary and expenses paid to (1) members of the House of Commons, and (2) members of the European Parliament. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Stoddart of Swindon more like this
uin HL5894 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-03-25more like thismore than 2014-03-25
answer text <p> </p><p>The determination and administration of the pay, pensions and expenses for Members of Parliament is the responsibility of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA). The current salary of a Member of Parliament is £66,396. IPSA publish the salary and total business costs and expenses paid to each MP.</p><p> </p><p>Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) paid by the European Parliament under the Statute for Members of the European Parliament are paid at 38.5%of the basic salary of a judge at the Court of Justice of the European Communities, which is currently € 7.956,87 a month before EU tax and accident insurance contribution. Those British MEPs who are not paid under the Statute for Members of the European Parliament are paid at the same rate as MPs.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Wallace of Saltaire more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-03-25T12:00:00.00Zmore like thismore than 2014-03-25T12:00:00.00Z
answering member
1816
label Biography information for Lord Wallace of Saltaire more like this
tabling member
950
label Biography information for Lord Stoddart of Swindon more like this
41717
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2014-03-06more like thismore than 2014-03-06
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
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answering dept sort name
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many staff are currently employed for more than 50 per cent of their working week to support the Permanent Secretary of the Department for Education in his role as Accounting Officer; and what are their job titles. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Mendelsohn more like this
uin HL5808 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-03-19more like thismore than 2014-03-19
answer text <p>A large proportion of the staff who work in the Department for Education support the Permanent Secretary in his role as Accounting Officer.</p><p>The information requested about those who do so for more than 50% of their working week is not readily available and could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Nash more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-03-19T12:00:00.00Zmore like thismore than 2014-03-19T12:00:00.00Z
answering member
4270
label Biography information for Lord Nash more like this
tabling member
4286
label Biography information for Lord Mendelsohn more like this
41735
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2014-03-06more like thismore than 2014-03-06
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what regard they have given to pupil reflection in the new national curriculum. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Storey more like this
uin HL5826 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-03-20more like thismore than 2014-03-20
answer text <p>The new national curriculum, to be taught from September 2014, reflects a body of essential knowledge and core concepts in key subjects. The Government does not believe that it is appropriate for the national curriculum to set out how teachers should teach, or how they should structure their school day. The national curriculum has been slimmed down to allow teachers more flexibility to use their professionalism and expertise to create lessons that really inspire and engage their pupils, and help them to develop deeper knowledge and understanding of materials.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Nash more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-03-20T12:00:00.00Zmore like thismore than 2014-03-20T12:00:00.00Z
answering member
4270
label Biography information for Lord Nash more like this
tabling member
4238
label Biography information for Lord Storey more like this
41736
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2014-03-06more like thismore than 2014-03-06
answering body
Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept id 53 more like this
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government which former Prime Ministers have been given public duty cost allowances; how much those allowances were; and which specific and itemised duties they performed. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Storey more like this
uin HL5827 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-03-20more like thismore than 2014-03-20
answer text <p> </p><p /> <p><strong> </strong>The amounts paid in 2011-12 and 2012-13 are as follows: </p><p /> <p> </p><p /><table><tbody><tr><td> <p><strong>2011/12</strong></p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Gordon Brown</p></td><td><p>£114,998.17</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Baroness Thatcher</p></td><td><p>£109,191.00</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>John Major</p></td><td><p>£115,000.00</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Tony Blair</p></td><td><p>£115,000.00</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /><table><tbody><tr><td> <p><strong>2012/13</strong></p></td><td> </td></tr><tr><td><p>John Major</p></td><td><p>£114,996.00</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Gordon Brown</p></td><td><p>£100,315.68</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Baroness Thatcher</p></td><td><p>£74,087.76</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Tony Blair</p></td><td><p>£115,000.00</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p>The current limit for the PDCA is £115,000. The limit is reviewed on an annual basis.</p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p>Former Prime Ministers will continue to receive the PDCA if they are a sitting MP, provided they are not serving as Leader of the Opposition.</p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p>Claims are processed by the Cabinet Office and form part of the annual audit of Cabinet Office expenditure.</p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p>All former Prime Ministers are provided with guidance on the PDCA. A copy of this has been placed in the Library of the House.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member printed Lord Wallace of Saltaire more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-03-20T12:00:00.00Zmore like thismore than 2014-03-20T12:00:00.00Z
answering member
1816
label Biography information for Lord Wallace of Saltaire more like this
tabling member
4238
label Biography information for Lord Storey more like this
41757
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2014-03-06more like thismore than 2014-03-06
answering body
Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept id 53 more like this
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the civil servant who exposed to media view in Downing Street the classified briefing on their policy towards Ukraine has been disciplined; whether the official in question has access to classified documents; and what steps they plan to take to prevent further similar breaches of security. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Marlesford more like this
uin HL5848 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-03-20more like thismore than 2014-03-20
answer text <p> </p><p>In line with the practice of successive Governments we do not normally disclose information on disciplinary issues relating to individual civil servants.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Wallace of Saltaire more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-03-20T12:00:00.00Zmore like thismore than 2014-03-20T12:00:00.00Z
answering member
1816
label Biography information for Lord Wallace of Saltaire more like this
tabling member
1854
label Biography information for Lord Marlesford more like this
41758
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2014-03-06more like thismore than 2014-03-06
answering body
The Lord Chairman of Committees more like this
answering dept id 200 more like this
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask the Chairman of Committees how many Members of the House of Lords currently have entries under category 8 (Gifts, benefits and hospitality) of the Register of Lords' Financial and other Interests. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Marlesford more like this
uin HL5849 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-03-11more like thismore than 2014-03-11
answer text <p>As at 7 March 2014, 34 Members had entries registered under category 8.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Sewel more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-03-11T12:00:00.00Zmore like thismore than 2014-03-11T12:00:00.00Z
answering member
2124
label Biography information for Lord Sewel more like this
tabling member
1854
label Biography information for Lord Marlesford more like this