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Transforming Care Programme — House of Commons, 2018-07-05
Topic: Social Welfare
Caroline Julia Dinenage (Conservative, Centre-right): I agree with my right hon. Friend that there is absolutely no point in having arbitrary targets that do not actually deliver the quality we are aiming for. As we all know from political history, targets for the sake of it have not always necessarily worked out in the way intended It is worth emphasising that this is a really special programme for people with very complex needs who require a very particular type of support. They also need to have their care reviewed and to have a bespoke package put in place, tailored to their needs, to allow them to live in the community. There is no one single intervention and no template for what care is needed because every person is different.
Transforming Care Programme — House of Commons, 2018-07-05
Topic: Education
Cheryl Elise Kendall Gillan (Conservative, Centre-right): Does my hon. Friend also welcome the fact that from September this year in initial teacher training, the possibility of having a module on autism will now be included? It is something that we worked very hard for and the Department for Education responded. This is about not just the historical training, which is so important, but the future training that is coming on-stream from September this year.
Transforming Care Programme — House of Commons, 2018-07-05
Topic: Social Welfare
Caroline Julia Dinenage (Conservative, Centre-right): My right hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise that, and I am sure that its introduction is in no small part down to her incredible work Society has failed people with learning disabilities for too many years. Our aim is to put things right. People are at the heart of the transforming care delivery programme. The priority is to provide safe, high-quality care that is appropriate for everyone. We will continue to work with our partners to ensure that people with learning disabilities have the opportunity to live as full and independent lives as possible.
Planning Application: Chelveston-cum-Caldecott — House of Commons, 2018-07-05
Topic: Environment
Peter William Bone (Conservative, Centre-right): I am grateful that my hon. Friend the Member for Corby (Tom Pursglove) is in the Chamber because this petition affects his constituency as much as mine. I have presented many petitions in this House, but this is probably the one I am most concerned about. It refers to a planning application in my constituency for what is called a recycling plant, but is something that will create dioxins and other dangerous chemicals. There is no similar plant in this country. I do not want, in a few years, to find out that babies born in my constituency are deformed. The lead petitioners are Kaye Pentland, Tony Dawson and Martin Izzard, who are all members of RAID—Residents Against Inappropriate Development—which is the community group opposing the planning application. The petition has been signed by several hundred of my constituents The petition states: The Humble Petition of Chelveston-cum-Caldecott and the surrounding areas, Sheweth, That the Petitioners believe that the proposed development by Energy Roots Ltd planning application No. 18/00006/WASFUL for a Construction of a Plastic Recycling and Recovery Facility, should be refused on the grounds of the great cost to the environment, agricultural land, and residents with harmful emissions from the plant. Hazardous emissions will include Nitrogen Dioxide, Sulphur Dioxide, Nitric Acid, Hydrogen Chloride, Ammonia, Particulate matter, Dioxins and Furans Wherefore your Petitioners pray that your Honourable House urges the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Department for Communities and Local Government, Northamptonshire County Council and East Northamptonshire Council to take in account the concerns of petitioners and refuse to grant the planning application for a Plastic Recycling and Recovery Facility to Energy Roots Ltd And your Petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray, &c [P002173]
Paupers' Funerals — House of Commons, 2018-07-05
Topic: Macroeconomics
John Henry Hayes (Conservative, Centre-right): I am sure the Minister is just about to announce it, and I do not want to steal his thunder because he is a fine new member of the Government, but I called for the cap to be lifted. He may want to make that announcement now and make a big impact, or he might want to reflect and write to me about it very soon.
Paupers' Funerals — House of Commons, 2018-07-05
Topic: Social Welfare
Edward John Comport Argar (Conservative, Centre-right): My right hon. Friend is typically beguiling in attempting to persuade me to announce changes to policy from the Dispatch Box. However, the funding offered from the funeral expenses payments scheme and the social fund budgeting loan—he has referred to other measures taken by the Government, such as changing the rules so that additional contributions may be received without deductions being necessary from that fund—provides a level of support while, crucially, maintaining a fiscally viable fund I hear my right hon. Friend’s comments about the 2003 cap on that second element, and I will ensure that the Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, my hon. Friend the Member for North West Hampshire (Kit Malthouse)—the Department for Work and Pensions administers the fund—is made aware of my right hon. Friend’s comments and of the case he has made today. I sense my ministerial colleague may well be writing to him in response to that specific point In conclusion, I wish to thank my right hon. Friend for providing this hugely valuable opportunity to discuss, once again, such an important and sensitive issue. It is of course a truism that death touches us all. For many of us, the funeral arrangements are something that can be planned for and managed, but for some they are something for which the local authority and local government must take on responsibility, in a sense representing the local community. I believe that many councils do so honourably and carry out their duties with utmost respect for the dignity of the deceased person and their family. However, as I have said, it is of deep concern that some allegedly do not. I conclude by exhorting those few to show the compassion and sensitivity any of us would wish to be shown were we to find ourselves in those circumstances. I also reiterate the clear commitment of the Prime Minister, this Government and myself, as a Minister, to work with colleagues to ensure that the system of public health funerals continues to provide that decency and decent send-off we would all wish for Question put and agreed to.
Care Placement of Young People — House of Commons, 2018-10-24
Topic: Social Welfare
Questions: What discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on the placement of young people from England in private sector care homes in Wales.
Alun Hugh Cairns (Conservative, Centre-right): The Government are clear that the needs of the child are paramount when making decisions about the right care placement. The specific issue the hon. Lady refers to has not been raised with me directly by the Welsh Government.
Care Placement of Young People — House of Commons, 2018-10-24
Topic: Social Welfare
Questions: What discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on the placement of young people from England in private sector care homes in Wales.
Alun Hugh Cairns (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Lady clearly raises a very important point and is passionate about the subject. The most appropriate and suitable setting should always be the overriding factor in deciding the best placement for a child, but planning policy and approval from care inspectors should also be considerations, and, naturally, the police should be part of that process. I will happily raise the matter with the Welsh Government.
Care Placement of Young People — House of Commons, 2018-10-24
Topic: Social Welfare
Questions: What discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on the placement of young people from England in private sector care homes in Wales.
Fiona Claire Bruce (Conservative, Centre-right): Does the Minister share my view that it is crucial that there are enough foster parents with the right skills in the right areas to care for children and meet their diverse needs? Would not a collaborative approach between local authorities be helpful in that respect?
Care Placement of Young People — House of Commons, 2018-10-24
Topic: Social Welfare
Questions: What discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on the placement of young people from England in private sector care homes in Wales.
Alun Hugh Cairns (Conservative, Centre-right): My hon. Friend raises an important point. The appropriate setting has to be the overriding factor at all stages, but, of course, not all local authorities can offer appropriate settings for some complex needs that different children will have. Co-operation between authorities is always helpful and it is something that we want to encourage.
Care Placement of Young People — House of Commons, 2018-10-24
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: What discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on the placement of young people from England in private sector care homes in Wales.
Alun Hugh Cairns (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Lady talks about meeting Michel Barnier tomorrow with other colleagues, but I hope that she will stand shoulder to shoulder with the Prime Minister who is acting in the UK’s interest rather than in any local national interest.
Leaving the EU: Aerospace Sector — House of Commons, 2018-10-24
Topic: Macroeconomics
Questions: What representations he has received from the aerospace sector in Wales on the priorities for that sector when negotiating the terms of the UK’s exit from the EU.
Miriam Jane Alice Davies (Conservative, Centre-right): I thank my right hon. Friend for his long-standing commitment to the north Wales growth deal, and for pushing for action and progress in this area. There are some very positive movements, and we hope to make real progress. We need a further update from the Welsh Government, and there will be key meetings later this week.
UK Shared Prosperity Fund — House of Commons, 2018-10-24
Topic: Macroeconomics
Alun Hugh Cairns (Conservative, Centre-right): The UK’s exit from the European Union provides us with an opportunity to reconsider how funding for growth across the UK is designed and delivered. In our manifesto, we committed to engaging with the Welsh Government on the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, and that work is under way.
UK Shared Prosperity Fund — House of Commons, 2018-10-24
Topic: Macroeconomics
Alun Hugh Cairns (Conservative, Centre-right): The answer is in the title—it is the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and, therefore, joint work is taking place across Government. As the hon. Gentleman would expect, I have shown a strong interest in it, as have my right hon. Friends the Secretary of State for Scotland and the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. Clearly, we are keen to work together.
UK Shared Prosperity Fund — House of Commons, 2018-10-24
Topic: International Affairs
Alun Hugh Cairns (Conservative, Centre-right): I certainly do not accept the basis of the hon. Gentleman’s question in relation to a power grab, because the Welsh Government supported the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, which demonstrates that his assertion does not stack up. On EU aid and how it has been spent in Wales, more than £4 billion has been spent over 17 years and west Wales and the valleys remains the poorest part of the United Kingdom. The development of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a great opportunity to reshape something that suits local communities and businesses far better and more efficiently.
UK Shared Prosperity Fund — House of Commons, 2018-10-24
Topic: Macroeconomics
Alun Hugh Cairns (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Gentleman is highly selective in his references. He fails to recognise that my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer has agreed to guarantee the funding for the existing programme until 2020. That gives us the opportunity to design a UK Shared Prosperity Fund with appropriate consultation with the devolved Administrations, as well as with businesses and local authorities, and we are ready for immediate discussions before the consultation.
UK Shared Prosperity Fund — House of Commons, 2018-10-24
Topic: Macroeconomics
Stephen Crabb (Conservative, Centre-right): In the past, too much EU funding was wasted in Wales on low-impact projects that did not help to close the economic gap. Can my right hon. Friend assure the House that the prosperity fund will not just repeat the mistakes of the past, but will be used in high impact projects to renew the Welsh economy?
UK Shared Prosperity Fund — House of Commons, 2018-10-24
Topic: International Affairs
Rebecca Faye Clark (Pow) (Conservative, Centre-right): This is my first ever Welsh question, and I came because I want to welcome the Under-Secretary of State for Wales, my hon. Friend the Member for Eastleigh (Mims Davies) to her position and wish her well Does my right hon. Friend agree that the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, which should benefit the south-west and Wales, provides us with an opportunity to break away from the complex and restrictive processes that characterise the EU structural funding scheme?
UK Shared Prosperity Fund — House of Commons, 2018-10-24
Topic: International Affairs
Alun Hugh Cairns (Conservative, Centre-right): I thank my hon. Friend for her question. She will recognise that the current rules on EU funding exclude some areas that should qualify because they have wards that are among the most deprived in the UK. We can design a UK fund that is more appropriate for and responsive to those local communities.
UK Shared Prosperity Fund — House of Commons, 2018-10-24
Topic: International Affairs
Alun Hugh Cairns (Conservative, Centre-right): My right hon. Friend makes an important point, and he will recognise the benefits of co-operating on a cross-border basis. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund could give us an opportunity to consider how that can work imaginatively—although obviously I do not want to pre-empt any consultation.
UK Shared Prosperity Fund — House of Commons, 2018-10-24
Topic: International Affairs
Alun Hugh Cairns (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Gentleman will be aware that we will consult on the UK Shared Prosperity Fund very soon. I am sure that even he will agree that the existing programme has not gained the greatest value for money, as he will also be aware that the then first Minister, Rhodri Morgan, said that it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and we are now on our third round of EU funding. There must be a better way.
Non-funded Pension Schemes — House of Commons, 2018-10-24
Topic: Macroeconomics
Miriam Jane Alice Davies (Conservative, Centre-right): The valuations indicate that the amount employers pay towards the schemes will need to increase, and details will be finalised when the valuations are completed early next year. Treasury has committed to support the Welsh Government with additional funding in accordance with the statement of funding policy.
Non-funded Pension Schemes — House of Commons, 2018-10-24
Topic: Macroeconomics
Miriam Jane Alice Davies (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Gentleman raises this concern on behalf of his constituents, and it is correct that some increases in costs were predicted in the 2016 Budget. We will of course apply the principles set out in the statement of funding policy in determining any additional funding for the devolved Administration, and continue to do what is right for Wales.
Non-funded Pension Schemes — House of Commons, 2018-10-24
Topic: Labor
John Simon Bercow (Conservative, Centre-right): Order. This is about non-funded pension schemes, not funding pay rises. It was a nice try, and the hon. Gentleman is a cheeky chappie, but we will leave that one there and come to the other Smith, Nick Smith.
Non-funded Pension Schemes — House of Commons, 2018-10-24
Topic: Macroeconomics
Miriam Jane Alice Davies (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Gentleman will know that we have tackled the fiscal challenge that Wales has suffered with for decades. In fact, Wales now benefits from £120 for every £100 spent in England. As I said earlier, we will do what is right for Wales, as we have done in the case of teachers raised by my hon. Friend the Member for Walsall North (Eddie Hughes).
Exports/Foreign Direct Investment — House of Commons, 2018-10-24
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for International Trade on increasing (a) exports from and (b) foreign direct investment into Wales.
Alun Hugh Cairns (Conservative, Centre-right): Since 2010, Welsh exports have increased by 41%, growing faster than the UK average of 36%. There are a whole host of exporting success stories and it was a privilege to support SureChill and Hydro on the Prime Minister’s recent trade mission to Africa.
Exports/Foreign Direct Investment — House of Commons, 2018-10-24
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for International Trade on increasing (a) exports from and (b) foreign direct investment into Wales.
Gregory William Hands (Conservative, Centre-right): I thank the Secretary of State for that answer. Will he outline what specific measures he is looking at promoting at the forthcoming UK Board of Trade meeting in Swansea to promote trade and investment in both Wales and the wider UK?
Exports/Foreign Direct Investment — House of Commons, 2018-10-24
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for International Trade on increasing (a) exports from and (b) foreign direct investment into Wales.
Alun Hugh Cairns (Conservative, Centre-right): I thank my right hon. Friend for the work he did at the Department for International Trade and his contribution to the establishment of the UK Board of Trade, which is an excellent innovation. It will be in Swansea in a number of weeks, so we have a great opportunity to highlight and champion to international businesses the best that Wales can offer in terms of exports.
Exports/Foreign Direct Investment — House of Commons, 2018-10-24
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for International Trade on increasing (a) exports from and (b) foreign direct investment into Wales.
Alun Hugh Cairns (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Gentleman will be well aware that that is a plan for and determination of our negotiations. That is exactly what we will seek to agree with the European Union. It is in the UK’s interest, it is in the European Union’s interests and my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister is working to that end.
Exports/Foreign Direct Investment — House of Commons, 2018-10-24
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for International Trade on increasing (a) exports from and (b) foreign direct investment into Wales.
Alun Hugh Cairns (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Gentleman will be aware of the export data that I highlighted—that exports from Wales have grown faster than from other parts of the United Kingdom—and I could cite a range of export opportunities in other parts of the world on which Wales is doing better than other parts of the UK. I am hugely impressed by the renewed interest in the UK by an international audience as a result of our leaving the European Union—Aston Martin, Qatar Airways and a host of others that I could cite are clear demonstrations of that.
New Prison: South Wales — House of Commons, 2018-10-24
Topic: Law and Crime
Questions: What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Justice on the plan to build a new prison in South Wales.
Alun Hugh Cairns (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Gentleman makes an important point, and clearly we would like the population of the prison estate to decline, but of course we also have to keep the community safe, and it is the right thing to do. We need to modernise the estate, and we would like to build a prison in south Wales.
New Prison: South Wales — House of Commons, 2018-10-24
Topic: Law and Crime
Questions: What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Justice on the plan to build a new prison in South Wales.
Alun Hugh Cairns (Conservative, Centre-right): I am grateful for my hon. Friend’s interest and the expertise that he shows in working with the police on this basis. A new prison would create 500 new jobs. More importantly, it provides for much better outcomes for offenders, in order to help their rehabilitation and keep our communities safe.
Welfare Changes — House of Commons, 2018-10-24
Topic: Social Welfare
Questions: What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the effect on people in Wales of the UK Government’s recent changes to welfare benefits.; What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the effect on people in Wales of the UK Government’s recent changes to welfare benefits.
Miriam Jane Alice Davies (Conservative, Centre-right): Our welfare reforms are incentivising work and supporting working families. The employment rate in Wales is at a record high, and the unemployment rate is at a record low. We will continue to take a test and learn approach, acting on feedback and improving the system as it rolls out.
Welfare Changes — House of Commons, 2018-10-24
Topic: Labor
Questions: What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the effect on people in Wales of the UK Government’s recent changes to welfare benefits.; What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the effect on people in Wales of the UK Government’s recent changes to welfare benefits.
Miriam Jane Alice Davies (Conservative, Centre-right): There is an opportunity to make phone claims. I would be happy to hear about that constituency case, although it is very concerning. This benefit is about ensuring that people are better off in work, and are able to respond in particular circumstances. In the Cwmbran jobcentre, positives are being fed back in terms of adjustments and simplification on the ground. If that is not happening in this gentleman’s case, will the hon. Gentleman please let me know?
Welfare Changes — House of Commons, 2018-10-24
Topic: Social Welfare
Questions: What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the effect on people in Wales of the UK Government’s recent changes to welfare benefits.; What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the effect on people in Wales of the UK Government’s recent changes to welfare benefits.
Rachel Helen Maclean (Conservative, Centre-right): Does my hon. Friend agree that it is a shame that Labour Members fail to recognise the transformative effect of universal credit in lifting people out of poverty and getting them back into work? That is in stark contrast to Labour’s approach, which left people trapped on benefits for decades or more.
Welfare Changes — House of Commons, 2018-10-24
Topic: Labor
Questions: What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the effect on people in Wales of the UK Government’s recent changes to welfare benefits.; What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the effect on people in Wales of the UK Government’s recent changes to welfare benefits.
Miriam Jane Alice Davies (Conservative, Centre-right): My hon. Friend is exactly right about the myriad complex reasons for which people may struggle to get back into work. The reason may involve personal circumstances, it may involve long-term legacy benefits, it may involve skills, or, indeed, it may involve confidence. With this project of universal credit, if we continue to scare people off approaching jobcentres and making use of advice—budgeting advice, and the advice of work coaches—then we will not be listening and learning from the people whom the Labour party has left to fester on legacy benefits, and that will not help anyone.