https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/changes-to-alcohol-duty-rates/alcohol-duty-rate-changes#:~:text=At%20the%20current%20VAT%20rate,will%20be%202%20pence%20higher<\/a><\/p>"}
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<\/p>
To facilitate the transition to zero emission vehicles, the Government is also working with industry to increase the number of electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints. The Government\u2019s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy sets out the steps being taken to support the deployment of these chargepoints across the country.<\/p>"}
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It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member.<\/p>"}
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It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member.<\/p>"}
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It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member.<\/p>"}
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Human remains less than 1,000 years old in UK museum collections are protected under the Human Remains Act 2004. The Act regulates the acquisition, storage, use and disposal of human bodies, organs and tissue. It also requires a licence for organisations holding and displaying human remains. This Act ensures that there is strong protection in place for human remains in UK museums.<\/p>
Museums are independent of HM Government and it is for the trustees of each museum to make decisions about their collections. However, we expect museums to exercise appropriate care for their collections including ancient hominid and human remains which are outwith the scope of the Human Remains Act 2004.<\/p>"}
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It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member.<\/p>"}
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The Accounting Officers at HS2 Ltd and the Department for Transport were as follows:<\/p>
HS2 Ltd<\/p>
- Alison Munro (January 2009 \u2013 September 2014)<\/li>
- Simon Kirby (September 2014 \u2013 December 2016)<\/li>
- Roy Hill (December 2016 \u2013 March 2017)<\/li>
- Mark Thurston (March 2017 \u2013 September 2023)<\/li>
- Sir Jonathan Thompson (September 2023 - Present)<\/li><\/ul>
<\/p>
DfT<\/p>
- Sir Robert Devereux (2007 - December 2011)<\/li>
- Dame Linda Margaret Homer (December 2011 \u2013 March 2012)<\/li>
- Sir Philip McDougall Rutnam (March 2012 \u2013 April 2017)<\/li>
- Dame Bernadette Kelly (April 2017 \u2013 Present)<\/li><\/ul>
<\/p>
The Government and its public bodies take any allegations raised seriously and will ensure they are thoroughly investigated.<\/p>
The National Audit Office (NAO) examined historic allegations in 2018 and determined that these were unfounded. There is one new allegation which relates to a live whistleblowing investigation by HS2 Ltd.<\/p>
<\/p>
It would be inappropriate to comment while the investigation is ongoing.<\/p>"}
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On 11 February 2020, the then Prime Minister announced that the Government intended to proceed with HS2. This decision was made having considered the conclusions of the Independent Review of HS2, led by Douglas Oakervee, and an accounting officer assessment that demonstrated the ongoing compliance of the programme with HM Treasury managing public money guidance. This assessment followed four previous assessments undertaken at regular intervals in 2019.<\/p>
<\/p>
Since the HS2 Phase 1 Notice-to-Proceed decision, comprehensive governance arrangements have been put in place to increase Ministerial oversight, transparency, and accountability of the HS2 project. Since October 2020, the Department has published six-monthly reports to Parliament, while the Infrastructure and Projects Authority\u2019s Annual Report includes assessments on HS2. HS2 Ltd is held to account in several ways, including through a monthly Sponsor Board meeting that oversees the company\u2019s performance and reviews the latest Management Information. HS2 Ltd\u2019s Board was also strengthened with new Non-Executive Directors, including a representative from the Department for Transport.<\/p>
<\/p>
The National Audit Office has published multiple reports examining the delivery of HS2, and the programme is scrutinised by Parliament on a regular basis.<\/p>"}
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