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registered interest
date	24/01/2018
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Warships: Shipbuilding
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 23 January 2018 to Question 123707, on Warships: Shipbuilding, if he will place a copy of his Department's internal research on the socio-economic effects of government-supported shipbuilding that was referred to in the Parker report and the National Shipbuilding Strategy in the Library.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	124675
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2018 answer text <p>Internal economic analysis was produced by the Ministry of Defence to support the National Ship Building Strategy (NSBS).The conclusions of the research were summarised in the published NSBS strategy document. The underpinning research contains commercially sensitive information, which will need to be redacted before it is published. As soon as this has been completed I will place a copy in the Library of the House.</p> answering member constituency Aberconwy answering member printed Guto Bebb question first answered 29/01/2018 16:24:05 answering member 3910 label Biography information for Guto Bebb
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

828574

registered interest
date	23/01/2018
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Military Aircraft: Turkey
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether exports of Turkey's TF-X fighter will be subject to UK Government approval on a case-by-case basis; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	124246
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2018 answer text <p>It is planned that the TF-X aircraft will be built in Turkey, therefore approval of any future exports from Turkey will be a matter for the Turkish government.</p><p>Any components being supplied from the UK for the TF-X aircraft will however be subject to UK Government approval, as these components will require a UK Export Licence.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 29/01/2018 14:40:00 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

828671

registered interest
date	23/01/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Department for Transport: Carillion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how often Carillion was stress-tested by his Department; when the last such stress test was carried out; and what the results of that stress test were.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	124328
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2018 answer text <p>The Department interacts with Carillion plc primarily through its Arm’s Length Bodies rather than centrally. Assessments of a company’s ability to deliver its obligations is performed during each procurement exercise.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wealden answering member printed Ms Nusrat Ghani question first answered 29/01/2018 15:16:40 answering member 4460 label Biography information for Ms Nusrat Ghani
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

828672

registered interest
date	23/01/2018
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	Department of Health and Social Care: Carillion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how often Carillion was stress-tested by his Department; when the last such stress test was carried out; and what the results of that stress test were.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	124329
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2018 answer text <p>Since profit warnings about Carillion were first issued in July 2017, the Government has been closely monitoring the situation and in constructive discussion with Carillion while it sought to refinance its business.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has always worked to reduce risk and, of the small number of the contracts awarded since the July 2017 profit warning, virtually all were joint ventures with other companies, where the other companies are contractually bound take on Carillion's share of the work.</p><p> </p><p>Suppliers have to meet certain criteria to be able to bid for public contracts, including a minimum level of financial and economic standing proven through turnover, audited accounts or other financial measures. At the time of bidding and the award of the Private Financial Initiative (PFI) contracts for the major hospital build projects for Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust and Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust in 2013 and 2015 respectively, Carillion passed all mandated financial and economic standing tests. The trusts concerned, working with the Department, had an obligation to treat Carillion fairly based on public procurement regulations and award them contracts.</p><p> </p><p>The Official Receiver is investigating the events leading to the company’s insolvency and the Government need to let that happen and await its conclusions. The immediate and urgent focus is on the continuation of public services.</p> answering member constituency North East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Stephen Barclay question first answered 29/01/2018 17:04:16 answering member 4095 label Biography information for Steve Barclay
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

828674

registered interest
date	23/01/2018
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Department for Education: Carillion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how often Carillion was stress-tested by his Department; when the last such stress test was carried out; and what the results of that stress test were.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	124331
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2018 answer text <p>The Department reviews the financial standing of suppliers before awarding contracts; as part of the qualification process for places on our supply frameworks; and as part of ongoing contract management arrangements, in line with Cabinet Office guidance. The Cabinet Office manages relationships with Strategic Suppliers, monitoring their performance and financial health on a cross-Government basis, through its Strategic Supplier Risk Management Policy.</p><p>The Department has been working closely with the Cabinet Office to monitor the situation with Carillion since profit warnings were first issued last July. Our priority has been to ensure schools can continue to operate as usual.</p><p>Local authorities and academy trusts are responsible for their own contracts. We have worked with local authorities and academy trusts to make sure they have contingency plans in place and that these are being actioned, where required. We are continuing to monitor developments and provide support where it is needed to help minimise any disruption.</p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 29/01/2018 17:44:31 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

828677

registered interest
date	23/01/2018
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Ministry of Justice: Carillion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how often Carillion was stress-tested by his Department; when the last such stress test was carried out; and what the results of that stress test were.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	124333
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2018 answer text <p>The Department undertakes a financial assessment of prospective suppliers as part of its procurement processes. The last contracts awarded to Carillion were the prison facilities management contracts that were awarded in January 2015. For ‘live’ contracts the Department utilises market and supplier intelligence reports that are undertaken by the Cabinet Office.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 29/01/2018 17:42:17 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

828736

registered interest
date	23/01/2018
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	Personal Independence Payment: Mental Health
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Written Statement of 19 January 2018, HCWS414, on Welfare, when her Department plans to publish updated guidance for assessors to reflect that High Court ruling.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	124380
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/02/2018 answer text <p>I refer the Hon. Member to the statement made by my Rt. Hon Friend, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, <a href="https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2018-01-23/debates/3BEE8BA3-B281-4853-A2F7-6F787417B61D/PersonalIndependencePayment" target="_blank">Official Report</a>, 23 January 2018, Column 139.</p><p>The Department will work with key stakeholders to implement the MH Upper Tribunal judgment.</p> answering member constituency Truro and Falmouth answering member printed Sarah Newton grouped question UIN 124381 question first answered 02/02/2018 10:50:08 answering member 4071 label Biography information for Sarah Newton
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

828737

registered interest
date	23/01/2018
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	Personal Independence Payment: Mental Health
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Written Statement of 19 January 2018, HCWS414, on Welfare, when her Department plans to publish updated guidance for claimants to reflect that High Court ruling.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	124381
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/02/2018 answer text <p>I refer the Hon. Member to the statement made by my Rt. Hon Friend, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, <a href="https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2018-01-23/debates/3BEE8BA3-B281-4853-A2F7-6F787417B61D/PersonalIndependencePayment" target="_blank">Official Report</a>, 23 January 2018, Column 139.</p><p>The Department will work with key stakeholders to implement the MH Upper Tribunal judgment.</p> answering member constituency Truro and Falmouth answering member printed Sarah Newton grouped question UIN 124380 question first answered 02/02/2018 10:50:08 answering member 4071 label Biography information for Sarah Newton
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

827971

registered interest
date	22/01/2018
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Military Aircraft: Turkey
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what discussions his Department has had with (a) BAe and (b) Rolls Royce on the viability of the Turkish Government's plan to field a prototype aircraft by 2023 as part of its TF-X indigenous fighter programme.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	123931
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2018 answer text <p>The Department has had a number of discussions with both companies and TAI and SSM regarding the future timetable for production of the TF-X aircraft.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 25/01/2018 17:50:23 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

827984

registered interest
date	22/01/2018
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Aircraft Carriers
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what account his Department takes of the effect of potential currency fluctuations on its ability to deliver Carrier Enabled Power Projection; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	123944
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2018 answer text <p>Cost approvals for the constituent programmes of Carrier Enabled Power Projection (Queen Elizabeth Class Carriers, F-35B Lightning 2, Crowsnest) include provision to address FOREX risks. This will continue to be monitored, and as necessary, can be prioritised against the delegated and the overall departmental position.</p> answering member constituency Aberconwy answering member printed Guto Bebb question first answered 25/01/2018 16:57:38 answering member 3910 label Biography information for Guto Bebb
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones