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1654495
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-07-19more like thismore than 2023-07-19
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Armed Forces: Housing more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will define the term satisfactory standard in relation to accommodation for Armed Forces personnel and their families. more like this
tabling member constituency Barnsley Central more like this
tabling member printed
Dan Jarvis remove filter
uin 195071 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-09-04more like thismore than 2023-09-04
answer text <p>The Department considers the Decent Homes (DH) Standard to be the minimum satisfactory standard for Service Family Accommodation. This is a technical standard for public housing, defined by the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, and is the minimum satisfactory standard for allocation of a home to a Service family. If a home falls below the DH Standard while a family is in residence, the Defence Infrastructure Organistion will take measures to restore it to at least the DH Standard.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Suffolk more like this
answering member printed James Cartlidge more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-09-04T13:27:41.767Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-04T13:27:41.767Z
answering member
4519
label Biography information for James Cartlidge remove filter
tabling member
4243
label Biography information for Dan Jarvis more like this
1653842
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-07-18more like thismore than 2023-07-18
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Armed Forces: Surveys more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions his Department has had with (a) the Defence Infrastructure Organisation, (b) Pinnacle Group, (c) Amey and (d) VIVO since the publication of the Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey Results; and if he will publish a summary of those discussions. more like this
tabling member constituency Barnsley Central more like this
tabling member printed
Dan Jarvis remove filter
uin 194731 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-09-04more like thismore than 2023-09-04
answer text <p>The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is part of the Department. DIO has discussed the Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey (AFCAS) results with Pinnacle, Amey and VIVO. The Department's focus on addressing the root causes of dissatisfaction with the maintenance of Service Family Accommodation began before the AFCAS Survey Questionnaire was distributed to Service Personnel. By the time results were published on 1 June 2023, performance had improved.</p><p>A summary of discussions the Department has had with suppliers regarding performance since the publication of AFCAS cannot be provided, as disclosure would prejudice commercial interests.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Suffolk more like this
answering member printed James Cartlidge more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-09-04T13:32:17.517Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-04T13:32:17.517Z
answering member
4519
label Biography information for James Cartlidge remove filter
tabling member
4243
label Biography information for Dan Jarvis more like this
1653843
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-07-18more like thismore than 2023-07-18
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Armed Forces: Housing more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment his Department has made with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation of the adequacy of the performance of (a) Pinnacle Group, (b) Amey and (c) VIVO in meeting their contractual obligations to provide accommodation for armed forces personnel and their families to a satisfactory standard. more like this
tabling member constituency Barnsley Central more like this
tabling member printed
Dan Jarvis remove filter
uin 194732 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-09-04more like thismore than 2023-09-04
answer text <p>Since Rectification Plans were implemented in September 2022, performance has improved for both VIVO and Amey in the key areas of response maintenance timeframes and reducing the backlog of maintenance tasks. However, there is still more work to do before both are consistently at the Acceptable Level of Performance (ALP) across the board, particularly in respect of preparation of homes for Move-in performance.</p><p>Pinnacle are now consistently delivering at or above the minimum ALP in all areas where they have sole responsibility for delivery and are no longer in rectification.</p><p>The Department has set out an expectation that suppliers must demonstrate they can sustain performance at or above the ALP before the Rectification Plans will be considered to have succeeded. The Department has made it very clear that there is still more to achieve before service families are receiving the level of service that they deserve.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Suffolk more like this
answering member printed James Cartlidge more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-09-04T13:02:31.707Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-04T13:02:31.707Z
answering member
4519
label Biography information for James Cartlidge remove filter
tabling member
4243
label Biography information for Dan Jarvis more like this
1628899
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-05-18more like thismore than 2023-05-18
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading A400M Aircraft more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the functionality of the Atlas A400M fleet in meeting the operational requirements of all Armed Forces services. more like this
tabling member constituency Barnsley Central more like this
tabling member printed
Dan Jarvis remove filter
uin 185784 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-05-23more like thismore than 2023-05-23
answer text <p>As with all Defence capabilities, we routinely review their ability to meet our requirements to ensure we have the right capabilities to meet our current and future needs in a rapidly changing and volatile world.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Suffolk more like this
answering member printed James Cartlidge more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-05-23T16:32:00.133Zmore like thismore than 2023-05-23T16:32:00.133Z
answering member
4519
label Biography information for James Cartlidge remove filter
tabling member
4243
label Biography information for Dan Jarvis more like this
1628900
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-05-18more like thismore than 2023-05-18
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading A400M Aircraft more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent estimate he has made of the (a) cost of and (b) timeframe for adapting the Atlas A400M fleet to meet the full functionality of the C-130J fleet. more like this
tabling member constituency Barnsley Central more like this
tabling member printed
Dan Jarvis remove filter
uin 185785 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-05-23more like thismore than 2023-05-23
answer text <p>The Atlas A400M is a versatile, modern and capable aircraft with a longer range and bigger capacity than the Hercules C-130J, offering the opportunity to approach those tasks carried out by the Hercules C-130J in a different manner, so will not simply replicate how the Hercules C130J currently delivers its mission set.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Suffolk more like this
answering member printed James Cartlidge more like this
grouped question UIN 185849 more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-05-23T11:01:58.84Zmore like thismore than 2023-05-23T11:01:58.84Z
answering member
4519
label Biography information for James Cartlidge remove filter
tabling member
4243
label Biography information for Dan Jarvis more like this
1628901
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-05-18more like thismore than 2023-05-18
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading A400M Aircraft more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has plans to review the performance of the Atlas A400M fleet in the light of recent evacuation operations in Sudan. more like this
tabling member constituency Barnsley Central more like this
tabling member printed
Dan Jarvis remove filter
uin 185786 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-05-23more like thismore than 2023-05-23
answer text <p>The RAF keeps the performance of all its aircraft under constant analysis in order to improve operational performance. The Atlas A400M was heavily involved in the evacuation operations in Sudan and fully met all requirements.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Suffolk more like this
answering member printed James Cartlidge more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-05-23T11:36:30.67Zmore like thismore than 2023-05-23T11:36:30.67Z
answering member
4519
label Biography information for James Cartlidge remove filter
tabling member
4243
label Biography information for Dan Jarvis more like this
1628936
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-05-18more like thismore than 2023-05-18
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading A400M Aircraft and Hercules Aircraft more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will publish a list of the functionality gaps recently identified between the Atlas A400M fleet and the C-130J fleet. more like this
tabling member constituency Barnsley Central more like this
tabling member printed
Dan Jarvis remove filter
uin 185849 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-05-23more like thismore than 2023-05-23
answer text <p>The Atlas A400M is a versatile, modern and capable aircraft with a longer range and bigger capacity than the Hercules C-130J, offering the opportunity to approach those tasks carried out by the Hercules C-130J in a different manner, so will not simply replicate how the Hercules C130J currently delivers its mission set.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Suffolk more like this
answering member printed James Cartlidge more like this
grouped question UIN 185785 more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-05-23T11:01:58.887Zmore like thismore than 2023-05-23T11:01:58.887Z
answering member
4519
label Biography information for James Cartlidge remove filter
tabling member
4243
label Biography information for Dan Jarvis more like this
1584576
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-02-06more like thismore than 2023-02-06
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Driving: Costs more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will publish the (a) formula and (b) sources of data used to calculate motoring costs. more like this
tabling member constituency Barnsley Central more like this
tabling member printed
Dan Jarvis remove filter
uin 140229 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-02-09more like thismore than 2023-02-09
answer text <p>Approved Mileage Allowance Payments (AMAPs) are used by employers to reimburse an employee’s expenses for business mileage in their private vehicle. The government sets the AMAP rates to minimise administrative burdens.</p><p> </p><p>The AMAP rates aim to reflect running costs including fuel, servicing and depreciation. Depreciation is estimated to constitute the most significant proportion of the AMAP rates.</p><p> </p><p>There is no formula or calculation which delivers the AMAPs rates for cars of 45 pence per mile for the first 10,000 miles and 25 pence per mile thereafter. The decision on what rates to adopt is a policy decision taken by the Chancellor after considering a range of factors. These factors include:</p><p>• the costs of motoring per business mile for a range of cars and mileages;</p><p>• the transport needs of business;</p><p>• the cost to the Exchequer of changing the rate;</p><p>• the overall fiscal position.”</p><p> </p><p>Employers are not required to use the AMAPs rates. Instead, they can agree to reimburse a different amount that better reflects their employees’ circumstances. If an employee is paid less than the AMAP rate, they can claim Mileage Allowance Relief (MAR) on the shortfall. However, where payments exceed the relevant AMAP rate, there will be a tax and National Insurance charge on the difference.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency South Suffolk more like this
answering member printed James Cartlidge more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-02-09T17:18:14.007Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-09T17:18:14.007Z
answering member
4519
label Biography information for James Cartlidge remove filter
tabling member
4243
label Biography information for Dan Jarvis more like this
1540793
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-11-08more like thismore than 2022-11-08
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Mileage Allowances more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will publish the formula used to calculate standard mileage and fuel rates. more like this
tabling member constituency Barnsley Central more like this
tabling member printed
Dan Jarvis remove filter
uin 82306 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-11-14more like thismore than 2022-11-14
answer text <p>Approved Mileage Allowance Payments (AMAPs) are used by employers to reimburse an employee’s expenses for business mileage in their private vehicle.</p><p> </p><p>The government sets the AMAP rates to minimise administrative burdens. The AMAP rates aim to reflect running costs including fuel, servicing and depreciation. Depreciation is estimated to constitute the most significant proportion of the AMAP rates.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Employers are not required to use the AMAPs rates. Instead, they can agree to reimburse a different amount that better reflects their employees’ circumstances. If an employee is paid less than the AMAP rate, they can claim Mileage Allowance Relief (MAR) on the shortfall. However, where payments exceed the relevant AMAP rate, there will be a tax and National Insurance charge on the difference.</p><p> </p><p>Like all taxes and allowances, the Government keeps the AMAP rate under review.</p><p> </p><p>The Government also sets out Advisory Fuel Rates (AFR) for company car users. These rates reflect average miles per gallon (MPG) for vehicle types from manufacturers’ information, taking into account annual sales to businesses, combined with petrol and diesel prices.</p><p> </p><p>AFRs are not mandatory, and employers and employees can agree to use different rates to reflect scenarios in which a car is more fuel efficient or where the fuel cost per mile of business travel is higher. Where an employer pays a rate higher than the published AFRs, no tax charge will arise if the employee is able to demonstrate there is no profit element.</p><p> </p><p>The AFRs are reviewed by HMRC on a quarterly basis.</p>
answering member constituency South Suffolk more like this
answering member printed James Cartlidge more like this
grouped question UIN 82307 more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-11-14T16:15:53.617Zmore like thismore than 2022-11-14T16:15:53.617Z
answering member
4519
label Biography information for James Cartlidge remove filter
tabling member
4243
label Biography information for Dan Jarvis more like this
1540794
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-11-08more like thismore than 2022-11-08
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Mileage Allowances more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the feasibility of increasing the standard mileage and fuel rates in line with inflation. more like this
tabling member constituency Barnsley Central more like this
tabling member printed
Dan Jarvis remove filter
uin 82307 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-11-14more like thismore than 2022-11-14
answer text <p>Approved Mileage Allowance Payments (AMAPs) are used by employers to reimburse an employee’s expenses for business mileage in their private vehicle.</p><p> </p><p>The government sets the AMAP rates to minimise administrative burdens. The AMAP rates aim to reflect running costs including fuel, servicing and depreciation. Depreciation is estimated to constitute the most significant proportion of the AMAP rates.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Employers are not required to use the AMAPs rates. Instead, they can agree to reimburse a different amount that better reflects their employees’ circumstances. If an employee is paid less than the AMAP rate, they can claim Mileage Allowance Relief (MAR) on the shortfall. However, where payments exceed the relevant AMAP rate, there will be a tax and National Insurance charge on the difference.</p><p> </p><p>Like all taxes and allowances, the Government keeps the AMAP rate under review.</p><p> </p><p>The Government also sets out Advisory Fuel Rates (AFR) for company car users. These rates reflect average miles per gallon (MPG) for vehicle types from manufacturers’ information, taking into account annual sales to businesses, combined with petrol and diesel prices.</p><p> </p><p>AFRs are not mandatory, and employers and employees can agree to use different rates to reflect scenarios in which a car is more fuel efficient or where the fuel cost per mile of business travel is higher. Where an employer pays a rate higher than the published AFRs, no tax charge will arise if the employee is able to demonstrate there is no profit element.</p><p> </p><p>The AFRs are reviewed by HMRC on a quarterly basis.</p>
answering member constituency South Suffolk more like this
answering member printed James Cartlidge more like this
grouped question UIN 82306 more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-11-14T16:15:53.667Zmore like thismore than 2022-11-14T16:15:53.667Z
answering member
4519
label Biography information for James Cartlidge remove filter
tabling member
4243
label Biography information for Dan Jarvis more like this