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906451

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date	17/05/2018
answering body	Leader of the House of Lords
answering dept id	92
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name	Leader of the House of Lords
hansard heading	Select Committees: Membership
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask the Leader of the House whether she will present proposals to the Procedure Committee to amend the rules on rotation and membership of select committees to allow for the election by the House of members of committees for the lifetime of a Parliament.
tabling member printed	Lord Balfe
uin	HL7964
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/05/2018 answer text <p>The rotation rule was last considered by the Procedure Committee in March 2014 (5th Report, Session 2013-14, HL Paper 167). Its proposal to reduce the length of membership from four successive sessions to three, in order to secure a regular turnover of membership and therefore broaden participation in the work of the House’s committees by members, was agreed to by the House (HL Deb 13 May 2014, cols 1771-1775).</p><p> </p><p>I have no plans to present further proposals to change the rotation rule to the Procedure Committee. However, other members are welcome to submit their own proposals to the Procedure Committee for its consideration.</p> answering member printed Baroness Evans of Bowes Park question first answered 21/05/2018 10:47:00 answering member 4329 label Biography information for Baroness Evans of Bowes Park
tabling member	4302 label Biography information for Lord Balfe

905388

registered interest
date	16/05/2018
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Local Government: Elections
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	Whether he has made a recent assessment of the potential merits of reducing the voting age to 16 in local government elections; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Slough
tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
uin	905322
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/05/2018 answer text <p>The Government stated in its manifesto a commitment to maintain the current voting age at 18. The age of 18 is widely recognised as the age at which one becomes an adult and gains full citizenship rights. The Government therefore has no plans to lower the voting age.</p> answering member constituency Norwich North answering member printed Chloe Smith question first answered 16/05/2018 13:04:04 answering member 1609 label Biography information for Chloe Smith
tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

905389

registered interest
date	16/05/2018
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Government Departments: Recruitment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What the Government's policy is on support for the Ban the Box initiative.
tabling member constituency	South West Bedfordshire
tabling member printed	Andrew Selous
uin	905324
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/05/2018 answer text <p>The Government is supportive of all employers adopting the Ban the Box initiative. The Civil Service is leading by example and adopted the initiative in 2016 to provide fairer opportunities for ex-offenders to compete for jobs.</p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p> answering member constituency Hertsmere answering member printed Oliver Dowden question first answered 16/05/2018 13:05:11 answering member 4441 label Biography information for Oliver Dowden
tabling member	1453 label Biography information for Andrew Selous

905390

registered interest
date	16/05/2018
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Devolution
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent discussions he has had with the devolved administrations on their receiving additional powers as the UK leaves the EU; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Moray
tabling member printed	Douglas Ross
uin	905325
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/05/2018 answer text <p>I continue to hold constructive conversations with my counterparts in the devolved administrations on how to deliver a new wave of devolution as the UK departs the EU. The vast majority of powers in otherwise devolved areas - returning from Brussels - will now flow directly and immediately to Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast, bypassing Westminster entirely. JMC(EN) most recently discussed progress on 2 May.</p> answering member constituency Aylesbury answering member printed Mr David Lidington question first answered 16/05/2018 13:07:10 answering member 15 label Biography information for Sir David Lidington
tabling member	4627 label Biography information for Douglas Ross

905391

registered interest
date	16/05/2018
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Elections: Proof of Identity
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	Whether he has made an assessment of the operation of recent voter ID pilots; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Belfast East
tabling member printed	Gavin Robinson
uin	905328
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/05/2018 answer text <p>The data so far from the five voter ID pilots and statements by the Returning Officers indicate successful pilots, with most people’s experience being overwhelmingly positive.</p><p>We will evaluate the pilots before announcing the next steps in delivering voter ID. The Electoral Commission will publish its evaluation in July.</p> answering member constituency Norwich North answering member printed Chloe Smith question first answered 16/05/2018 13:03:08 answering member 1609 label Biography information for Chloe Smith
tabling member	4360 label Biography information for Gavin Robinson

905392

registered interest
date	16/05/2018
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Capita: Contracts
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent assessment he has made of Capita’s ability to deliver its public service contract obligations.
tabling member constituency	Jarrow
tabling member printed	Mr Stephen Hepburn
uin	905329
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/05/2018 answer text <p>Public service delivery has not been affected by Capita’s announcements to date. My officials are in regular discussions with Capita’s leadership who have assured us that it remains committed to delivering its public sector contracts.</p><p>Responsibility for monitoring service delivery sits within individual contracting authorities. For strategic suppliers, departments work with the Crown Representatives and Strategic Partnering Managers to identify and implement improvement opportunities.</p> answering member constituency Hertsmere answering member printed Oliver Dowden question first answered 16/05/2018 13:06:01 answering member 4441 label Biography information for Oliver Dowden
tabling member	520 label Biography information for Mr Stephen Hepburn

905439

registered interest
date	16/05/2018
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	Support for Mortgage Interest
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the financial effect on people in receipt of Support for Mortgage Interest moving on to a Support for Mortgage Interest loan.
tabling member constituency	Central Ayrshire
tabling member printed	Dr Philippa Whitford
uin	144940
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/05/2018 answer text <p>I refer the Hon. Member to the answer I gave on 27 March 2018 to Question <a href="https://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-question/Commons/2018-03-22/133903/)" target="_blank">133903</a>.</p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 21/05/2018 10:40:19 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
tabling member	4385 label Biography information for Dr Philippa Whitford

905453

registered interest
date	16/05/2018
answering body	Attorney General
answering dept id	88
answering dept short name	Attorney General
answering dept sort name	Attorney General
hansard heading	GPT Special Project Management: Saudi Arabia
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Attorney General, if he will provide an update on the status of the case of the Serious Fraud Office investigation into allegations concerning GPT and the conduct of its business in Saudi Arabia.
tabling member constituency	Thirsk and Malton
tabling member printed	Kevin Hollinrake
uin	144950
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/05/2018 answer text <p>Progress continues to be made on the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) investigation into allegations concerning GPT and aspects of the conduct of their business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. However, as was the position in June 2017, it would not be appropriate for me to discuss the status of a live criminal investigation further at this stage.</p><p>When it is appropriate to do so the SFO publish updates on the status of the GPT case on their website. The most recent information can be found at: <a href="https://www.sfo.gov.uk/cases/gpt-special-project-management-ltd/" target="_blank">www.sfo.gov.uk/cases/gpt-special-project-management-ltd/</a>.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Kenilworth and Southam answering member printed Jeremy Wright question first answered 21/05/2018 09:10:38 answering member 1560 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Wright
tabling member	4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake

905553

registered interest
date	16/05/2018
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	Cold Weather Payments: County Durham
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many cold weather payments have been issued in 2018 for people in postcode area SR8; and what the timetable is for recipients to receive their payments.
tabling member constituency	Easington
tabling member printed	Grahame Morris
uin	144886
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/05/2018 answer text <p>The Cold Weather Payment scheme is administered at weather station level and the estimated numbers of Cold Weather Payments are produced at a weather station level and cannot be broken down further. The coverage area for each weather station is determined by the Met Office which assesses the most appropriate weather station for each postcode area.</p><p> </p><p>Cold Weather Payments are triggered when the average temperature recorded at the weather station has been recorded as, or is forecast to be, 0<sup>o</sup>C or below over seven consecutive days, during the Cold Weather season (November – March). The SR8 postcode area is linked to Loftus weather station. There has been one Cold Weather trigger at Loftus weather station since 1<sup>st</sup> January 2018. This resulted in an estimated 54,000 Cold Weather Payments to eligible recipients living in a postcode area linked to Loftus weather station. These postcode areas are: SR8, TS1-8, TS10-14, TS17-20, TS22-27.</p><p> </p><p>After each period of very cold weather that results in a trigger, eligible recipients should receive a Cold Weather Payment within 14 working days.</p><p> </p><p>Notes</p><p> </p><ol><li>The number of payments given here is an estimate as information on the exact number of payments made is not readily available. These figures are produced by determining the volume of eligible recipients in each weather station area at the start of the winter season and using these figures throughout the winter to estimate payments based on the actual triggers recorded.</li></ol><p> </p><ol start="2"><li>The number of payments made is not necessarily the total number of individuals benefitting from a Cold Weather Payment. Any individuals making a joint claim for one of the qualifying benefits, such as a couple living together, will receive one payment between them rather than one payment each.</li></ol> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 21/05/2018 10:40:25 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
tabling member	3973 label Biography information for Grahame Morris

905560

registered interest
date	16/05/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Taxis: Licensing
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answers of 24 April, 23 April, 28 March, 26 February, 29 January, 24 January, 22 January, 18 January, 8 January 2018 and 6 December 2017 to Questions 136807, 136288, 134056, 127728, 123767, 123012, 122413, 122522, 120771 and 116150 and with reference to the Answer of 12 February 2018 to Question HL5304, what the timetable is for the Task and Finish Group on Taxi and Private Hire Vehicles licensing to (a) submit and (b) publish its report; and what the reasons are for the time taken for that group to submit and publish its report.
tabling member constituency	Ilford North
tabling member printed	Wes Streeting
uin	144959
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/05/2018 answer text <p>It is expected that the Task and Finish Group will submit its report for ministers to consider next month. The report will be published in due course.</p><p> </p><p>While the Department is eager to receive the report it is vital that the independently chaired group is granted the time it deems necessary to hear evidence, consider the issues and evaluate proposals to address these.</p> answering member constituency Wealden answering member printed Ms Nusrat Ghani question first answered 21/05/2018 10:49:55 answering member 4460 label Biography information for Ms Nusrat Ghani
tabling member	4504 label Biography information for Wes Streeting