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registered interest
date	10/07/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency: Standards
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the DVLA is meeting its service standards for (a) driver services, (b) drivers medical services and (c) vehicle services.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	72208
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/07/2020 answer text <p>The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has remained open throughout the pandemic and its online services have operated as normal.</p><p> </p><p>The DVLA’s 6,000 staff are predominantly based in one office in Swansea and to adhere to social distancing requirements there is a greatly reduced number of staff on-site at any one time. As a result, there are delays in dealing with paper applications that have been posted to the DVLA as these have to be dealt with in person.</p><p> </p><p>The DVLA is working to process applications across all its vehicles and drivers’ services as quickly as possible.</p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean question first answered 15/07/2020 12:14:56 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1222455

registered interest
date	09/07/2020
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	Parental Leave: Pay
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 plans he has to bring forward legislative proposals on neonatal leave and pay entitlement as announced in the March 2020 Budget.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	71772
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/07/2020 answer text <p>The Government is committed to providing parents with an entitlement to take extended leave for neonatal care, to support those new mothers and fathers who need it during the most stressful days of their lives.</p><p> </p><p>This is why we committed at Budget to create an entitlement to Neonatal Leave and Pay for employees whose babies spend an extended period of time in neonatal care, providing up to 12 weeks paid leave so that parents do not have to choose between returning to work and taking care of their vulnerable newborn.</p><p> </p><p>The new entitlement will be brought forward in due course through the necessary legislation as part of the Employment Bill.</p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 14/07/2020 15:31:12 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1222456

registered interest
date	09/07/2020
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Dental Services: Standards
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent estimate he has made of the average waiting time for dental patients; and what steps he is taking to reduce the waiting time.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	71773
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/08/2020 answer text <p>Data measuring waiting times for dental patients, is not held.</p> answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds answering member printed Jo Churchill question first answered 03/08/2020 14:17:32 answering member 4380 label Biography information for Jo Churchill previous answer version 37323 answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds answering member printed Jo Churchill answering member 4380 label Biography information for Jo Churchill
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1221921

registered interest
date	08/07/2020
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	Coronavirus Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund
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 plans his Department has to make further funding available for the coronavirus Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	71054
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2020 answer text <p>The Government has announced an unprecedented package of support for businesses to help with their ongoing business costs in recognition of the disruption caused by Covid-19. This package of support includes the Small Business Grant Fund (SBGF) and the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund (RHLGF). As of 5 July, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council have paid out over £41.8 million in grants to 3,788 business premises under the SBGF and RHLGF.</p><p> </p><p>On 1 May, the Government announced that up to £617 million has been made available to Local Authorities in England to allow them to provide discretionary grants. Under the Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund (LADGF), Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council have an additional £2.1 million to deliver to further small businesses.</p><p> </p><p>We appreciate that there is substantial demand for the LADGF, and the scheme will not be able to support every business. Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council will need to manage their scheme to stay within their funding allocation and will have to make choices about which businesses to prioritise.</p><p> </p><p>Officials are keeping in close contact with Local Authorities to understand how the schemes are rolling out and advising ministers on any additional support which could be offered to help businesses and support local economies. No decisions have yet been taken, but the level of demand will continue to be monitored.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 13/07/2020 16:02:56 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1221922

registered interest
date	08/07/2020
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	Social Security Benefits: Families
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to provide additional financial support to bereaved families where the principal earner has died as a result of covid-19.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	71055
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2020 answer text <p>DWP has a range of financial support available for bereaved families.</p><p> </p><p>Bereavement Support Payment provides short-term financial support to working age people whose deceased spouse or civil partner has paid sufficient National Insurance contributions. It is intended to help with the immediate costs of bereavement and can be paid to both widows and widowers. Recipients with children can receive an initial payment of £3,500 and up to 18 monthly payments of £350, whilst those without can receive an initial payment of £2,500 and up to 18 monthly instalments of £100. It is not taxable and is paid on top of any income-related benefits the household receives thus not disadvantaging low income families. It can be paid regardless of whether the surviving spouse or civil partner is in work.</p><p> </p><p>The Funeral Expenses Payments scheme provides an important contribution towards the cost of funeral for claimants in receipt of certain income based benefits or tax credits. The Funeral Expenses Payment pays for the necessary costs of a funeral including the burial or cremation fees in full and in April 2020 the additional element that can help with other costs, such as a coffin or the services of a funeral director, was increased from £700 to £1000.</p><p> </p><p>For those that need support for ongoing living costs, from 6 April 2020 the Government increased the standard allowance in Universal Credit by £86.67 per month (equivalent to £20 per week) for one year on top of the planned annual uprating. This additional increase means that claimants may be up to £1040 better off, depending on their circumstances. This applies to all new and existing Universal Credit claimants.</p> answering member constituency Mid Sussex answering member printed Mims Davies question first answered 13/07/2020 16:57:34 answering member 4513 label Biography information for Mims Davies
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1221923

registered interest
date	08/07/2020
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	Aerospace Industry: 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 steps his Department is taking to support the financial recovery of the UK aerospace sector after the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	71056
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2020 answer text <p>The aerospace industry is benefiting from the Government’s £330 billion of Covid-19 support, which includes the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. The aerospace and aviation sectors are also benefiting from support through UK Export Finance, the Bank of England’s Covid Corporate Financing Facility, and grants for research and development. We remain in active discussion with aerospace businesses, including at sector level through the Aerospace Growth Partnership, to do all we can to help industry through the Covid-19 pandemic and back to growth.</p> answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi question first answered 13/07/2020 15:16:59 answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1221924

registered interest
date	08/07/2020
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	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Non-governmental Organisations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what plans his Department has to increase support to non-governmental organisations working on the issues of (a) conflict, (b) climate change and (c) armed violence after the merger of his Department with the Department for International Development.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	71057
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2020 answer text <p>The Government will continue its ongoing engagement with UK and international non-Governmental organisations, including on issues relating to the creation of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. The Integrated Foreign Policy Review, which is expected to conclude later in the year, will define the Government's ambition for the UK's role in the world and its outcomes will shape the objectives of the new Department. Both the review and the merger are evidence of the Prime Minister's commitment to a unified British foreign policy that will maximise our influence around the world, including on conflict, climate change and armed violence.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 13/07/2020 16:31:27 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1221925

registered interest
date	08/07/2020
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Afghanistan: Land Mines
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, whether her Department plans to (a) review the funding strategy for de-mining in Afghanistan through the UN and (b) commit to holding the United Nations Mine Action Service to the same level of scrutiny as de-mining non-governmental organisations.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	71058
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2020 answer text <p>The current Memorandum of Understanding with the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Afghanistan runs until the end of March 2021. We are currently reviewing our approach to Mine Action in Afghanistan beyond March 2021.</p><p>We remain committed to holding all Mine Action partners to the same level of scrutiny, in Afghanistan and elsewhere in the world. UN partners are asked to provide frequent, detailed evidence that demonstrates progress and value for money for the UK taxpayer. UNMAS meets regularly with DFID officials to review results and discuss actions to mitigate programme risks.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 13/07/2020 16:05:19 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1221430

registered interest
date	07/07/2020
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Mental Health Services: Children and Young People
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 9 January 2020 to Question 288 on Mental Health Services: Children and Young People, what plans he has to introduce further waiting time standards for mental health services for children and young people.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	70404
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/07/2020 answer text <p>We are piloting a four-week waiting time in 12 areas to improve access to children and young people’s specialist mental health services.</p><p> </p><p>The National Health Service is committed to providing help where it is required as quickly as possible. But it is important to do this safely and consistently across the country without introducing any unintended consequences.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Mid Bedfordshire answering member printed Ms Nadine Dorries question first answered 16/07/2020 18:14:33 answering member 1481 label Biography information for Ms Nadine Dorries previous answer version 36895 answering member constituency Mid Bedfordshire answering member printed Ms Nadine Dorries answering member 1481 label Biography information for Ms Nadine Dorries
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1221431

registered interest
date	07/07/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Driving Licences: Older People
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will take steps to ensure that drivers aged over 70 are able to drive whilst their licences are being renewed by the DVLA.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	70405
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2020 answer text <p>The quickest and easiest way to renew a driving licence at 70 is to use the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)’s online service at <a href="http://www.gov.uk/renew-driving-licence-at-70" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/renew-driving-licence-at-70</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Drivers who have made an application to renew their driving licence may be able to continue to drive while their application is being processed, provided they meet certain criteria. More information can be found online at <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/inf1886-can-i-drive-while-my-application-is-with-dvla" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/publications/inf1886-can-i-drive-while-my-application-is-with-dvla</a></p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean question first answered 13/07/2020 15:52:18 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis