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Baroness Smith of Basildon
Type
House
Session
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Department
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Primary member
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Smith of Basildon, Baroness (116)
Legislative stage
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Publisher
Lords motion to consider. Agreed to on question.
Lords motion to consider. Agreed to on question.
Lead member
Baroness Williams of Trafford
Answering member
Baroness Smith of Basildon
Department
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Type
Debates on delegated legislation
Legislation
Immigration (Health Charge) Order 2015
Subjects
Fees and charges; Exemptions; Entry clearances; NHS; Overseas visitors; Overseas students
Date
10 March 2015
Reference
760 cc195-201GC
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
House
House of Lords
Lords motion to approve. Agreed to on question.
Lords motion to approve. Agreed to on question.
Lead member
Earl Attlee
Answering member
Baroness Smith of Basildon
Department
Home Office
Type
Debates on delegated legislation
Legislation
Immigration (Leave to Enter and Remain) (Amendment) Order 2013
Subjects
Children; Immigration controls; Immigration; NHS
Date
27 June 2013
Reference
746 cc948-952
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
I agree with my hon. Friend, and they will not be. This is purely a technical accounting matter, so I am sorry about those concerns, because they are unfounded. There is no intention whatsoever that anything should be done with charity funds, which should remain with those charities. It is a purely technical accounting matter, and I hope that those assurances will satisfy my hon. Friend.
I agree with my hon. Friend, and they will not be. This is purely a technical accounting matter, so I am sorry about those concerns, because they are unfounded. There is no intention whatsoever that anything should be done with charity funds, which should remain with those charities. It is a purely technical accounting matter, and I hope that those assurances will satisfy my hon. Friend.
Answered by
Baroness Smith of Basildon
(Labour)
Asked by
Bill Olner
(Labour)
Answering body
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Type
Oral answers to questions
My right hon. Friend will know that many communities give a great deal of support to NHS services, both in the hospice movement and in general health services. People would be dismayed if they thought that the moneys given voluntarily would be used against the NHS hospital budgets.
Subjects
Charities; Finance; NHS
Date
27 January 2010
Reference
504 c794
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The hon. Gentleman may operate in a world in which yes or no does it for him, but most things in life are a bit more complex. However, I can give him a categorical assurance that the finances of NHS charities will remain entirely controlled by the trustees of those charities, which is appropriate. All that we are talking about, and the source of the confusion and misunderstanding, is a technical change to accounting and reporting arrangements. I can give the hon. Gentleman an absolute assurance that funds will remain controlled by the trustees, and will continue to be controlled by the trustees.
The hon. Gentleman may operate in a world in which yes or no does it for him, but most things in life are a bit more complex. However, I can give him a categorical assurance that the finances of NHS charities will remain entirely controlled by the trustees of those charities, which is appropriate. All that we are talking about, and the source of the confusion and misunderstanding, is a technical change to accounting and reporting arrangements. I can give the hon. Gentleman an absolute assurance that funds will remain controlled by the trustees, and will continue to be controlled by the trustees.
Answered by
Baroness Smith of Basildon
(Labour)
Asked by
Peter Bone
(Conservative)
Answering body
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Type
Oral answers to questions
That was a slightly confusing response. Will the Minister make it quite clear whether the Government are pursuing the option of consolidating NHS charities on NHS balance sheets? Can we just have a simple yes or no?
Subjects
Charities; Finance; NHS
Date
27 January 2010
Reference
504 c794
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I am not sure that there is any disagreement in the House on the principle of what the Government seek to do. NHS charities should have their funds independently administered by the trustees, which is the law. As I said, the Health Minister, who has been dealing with the matter with the Treasury, fully understands the views of the House and will ensure that they are represented at all times.
I am not sure that there is any disagreement in the House on the principle of what the Government seek to do. NHS charities should have their funds independently administered by the trustees, which is the law. As I said, the Health Minister, who has been dealing with the matter with the Treasury, fully understands the views of the House and will ensure that they are represented at all times.
Answered by
Baroness Smith of Basildon
(Labour)
Asked by
Nick Hurd
(Conservative)
Answering body
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Type
Oral answers to questions
The Charity Commission does not agree with the Government. It warned 18 months ago that the proposals risk undermining public confidence in the independence of NHS charities, but still the Government dither. Those accounting standards were never meant to be applied to charities. Other countries have chosen not to apply them in this way. They are being imposed because of bureaucratic diktat. The issue needs gripping by Ministers, so will the right hon. Lady pledge to work with colleagues in the Department of Health and Monitor to persuade the Treasury not just to defer a decision for another year, but to drop this whole nonsense altogether?
Subjects
Charities; Finance; NHS
Date
27 January 2010
Reference
504 c795
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I can assure the hon. Gentleman that there is no such intention. This arrangement will not centralise any funding or any control of those charitable funds at all.
I can assure the hon. Gentleman that there is no such intention. This arrangement will not centralise any funding or any control of those charitable funds at all.
Answered by
Baroness Smith of Basildon
(Labour)
Asked by
Douglas Carswell
(Conservative)
Answering body
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Type
Oral answers to questions
The Minister described this as a purely technical matter, but is there not a danger that NHS charities could be subject in effect to more central micro-management? Should we not seek in fact to decentralise control?
Subjects
Charities; Finance; NHS
Date
27 January 2010
Reference
504 c794
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
First of all, I do not have the power to introduce it or not. It is a matter for the Treasury, because it is a technical—
... If I can finish answering the question that my hon. Friend asked. [Hon. Members: "Oh!] I would always wish to respond to my hon. Friend in full, and I will continue to do so. I am sorry that there is misunderstanding about this, because we do not want people not to give to charities in the NHS because they think that the money will not be used appropriately. It is purely a technical matter but, as I said, the Health Minister, my hon. Friend the Member for Corby, has asked the Treasury to defer implementation for a year to provide the reassurance that is required.
First of all, I do not have the power to introduce it or not. It is a matter for the Treasury, because it is a technical—
... If I can finish answering the question that my hon. Friend asked. [Hon. Members: "Oh!] I would always wish to respond to my hon. Friend in full, and I will continue to do so. I am sorry that there is misunderstanding about this, because we do not want people not to give to charities in the NHS because they think that the money will not be used appropriately. It is purely a technical matter but, as I said, the Health Minister, my hon. Friend the Member for Corby, has asked the Treasury to defer implementation for a year to provide the reassurance that is required.
Answered by
Baroness Smith of Basildon
(Labour)
Asked by
Lindsay Hoyle
(Labour)
Answering body
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Type
Oral answers to questions
I welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement that she is going to defer implementation for 12 months, but may I persuade her to go back and have further meetings, and support the Sunday People campaign not to introduce the new arrangement at all, and ensure that people feel happy to give freely and openly to charities in the NHS without any issues?
... You can do better than that Angela.
Subjects
Charities; Finance; NHS
Date
27 January 2010
Reference
504 c794-5
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I have discussed the accounting arrangements for NHS charities with the Charity Commission and with the Minister of State, Department of Health, my hon. Friend the Member for Corby (Phil Hope). The funds of an NHS charity are, and will continue to be, controlled by the charity’s trustees for charitable purposes. The international financial reporting standard will have no effect on the independence of those funds. My hon. Friend the Member for Corby, however, has engaged with colleagues in the Treasury to seek to delay the implementation of that requirement for a further year.
I have discussed the accounting arrangements for NHS charities with the Charity Commission and with the Minister of State, Department of Health, my hon. Friend the Member for Corby (Phil Hope). The funds of an NHS charity are, and will continue to be, controlled by the charity’s trustees for charitable purposes. The international financial reporting standard will have no effect on the independence of those funds. My hon. Friend the Member for Corby, however, has engaged with colleagues in the Treasury to seek to delay the implementation of that requirement for a further year.
Answered by
Baroness Smith of Basildon
(Labour)
Asked by
Peter Bone
(Conservative)
Answering body
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Type
Oral answers to questions
What discussions she has had with the Charity Commission and the Secretary of State for Health on proposed changes to the accounting treatment of NHS charities.
Subjects
Charities; Finance; NHS
Date
27 January 2010
Reference
504 c793
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what discussions she has had with the Charity Commission and the Secretary of State for Health on proposed changes to the accounting treatment of NHS charities.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what discussions she has had with the Charity Commission and the Secretary of State for Health on proposed changes to the accounting treatment of NHS charities.
Asked by
Douglas Carswell
(Conservative)
Answered by
Baroness Smith of Basildon
(Labour)
Answering body
Cabinet Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
21 January 2010
For answer on
27 January 2010
Answered on
27 January 2010
I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave earlier today to the hon. Member for Wellingborough (Mr. Bone).
Subjects
Finance; NHS
Date
27 January 2010
Reference
504 c963W; 313362
House
House of Commons
What discussions she has had with the Charity Commission and the Secretary of State for Health on proposed changes to the accounting treatment of NHS charities.
What discussions she has had with the Charity Commission and the Secretary of State for Health on proposed changes to the accounting treatment of NHS charities.
Asked by
Peter Bone
(Conservative)
Answered by
Baroness Smith of Basildon
(Labour)
Answering body
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
21 January 2010
For answer on
27 January 2010
Answered on
27 January 2010
I have discussed the accounting arrangements for NHS charities with the Charity Commission and with the Minister of State, Department of Health, my hon. Friend the Member for Corby (Phil Hope). The funds of an NHS charity are, and will continue to be, controlled by the charity’s trustees for charitable purposes. The international financial reporting standard will have no effect on the independence of those funds. My hon. Friend the Member for Corby, however, has engaged with colleagues in the Treasury to seek to delay the implementation of that requirement for a further year.
Subjects
Charities; Finance; NHS
Date
27 January 2010
Reference
504 c793; 313354
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what discussions the Office of the Third Sector has had with (a) HM Treasury and (b) the Department of Health on the applicability to NHS charities of International Accounting Standard 27; and if she will make a statement.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what discussions the Office of the Third Sector has had with (a) HM Treasury and (b) the Department of Health on the applicability to NHS charities of International Accounting Standard 27; and if she will make a statement.
Asked by
Jenny Willott
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Baroness Smith of Basildon
(Labour)
Answering body
Cabinet Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
9 December 2009
For answer on
14 December 2009
Answered on
14 December 2009
Officials from the Office of the Third Sector have regular discussions with HM Treasury colleagues on a range of matters relevant to the third sector, including the application of international accounting standards. No discussions have taken place on this subject between the Office of the Third Sector and the Department of Health.The application of accounting standards and the regulation of charities are distinct matters. Policy in relation to the application of accounting standards is for HM Treasury, which is implementing international financial reporting standards across the central Government sector (including the NHS), advised by the independent Financial Reporting Advisory Board. If there were concerns about the independence of a charity, notwithstanding its accounting treatment, then it would be for the Charity Commission as independent regulator of charities in England and Wales to pursue those concerns.
Subjects
Charities; Accountancy; NHS
Date
14 December 2009
Reference
502 c843W; 307170
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what plans he has to introduce NHS walk-in centres in Northern Ireland.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what plans he has to introduce NHS walk-in centres in Northern Ireland.
Asked by
Lady Hermon
(Ulster Unionist Party)
Answered by
Baroness Smith of Basildon
(Labour)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
1 February 2005
For answer on
5 April 2005
Answered on
5 April 2005
Lady Hermon: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans he has to introduce NHS walk-in centres in Northern
Ireland. [214380]
Angela Smith: I refer the hon. Lady to my answer of 18 November 2004, Official Report, column 1775W.
Subjects
NHS; Northern Ireland; Health centres; NHS walk-in centres
Date
5 April 2005
Reference
432 c1422W;432 c1418W; 214380
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what plans there are to institute a tendering process for the provision of NHS fertility treatment within the the private sector in the Province.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what plans there are to institute a tendering process for the provision of NHS fertility treatment within the the private sector in the Province.
Asked by
Iris Robinson
(Democratic Unionist Party)
Answered by
Baroness Smith of Basildon
(Labour)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
21 March 2005
For answer on
5 April 2005
Answered on
5 April 2005
Mrs. Iris Robinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans there are to institute a tendering process for the
provision of NHS fertility treatment within the private sector in the Province. [223672]
Angela Smith: The commissioning of specific health and social care services in Northern Ireland, including publicly funded fertility
services, is a matter for the Health and Social Services Boards. In their capacity as commissioners, Boards may decide to test the
provision of services against private sector providers, although they are not compelled to do so. It is only when a decision is made
to test the market that procurement requirements apply and the tendering process is initiated.
In the case of fertility services boards have not decided to test the market, but to jointly commission publicly funded fertility
treatments from the Regional Fertility Centre at the Royal Group of hospitals.
Subjects
Contracts; Fertility; Private sector; NHS; Medical treatments; Northern Ireland
Date
5 April 2005
Reference
432 c1418W;432 c1414W; 223672
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what incentives he has considered to encourage dentists in the Province to work within the NHS.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what incentives he has considered to encourage dentists in the Province to work within the NHS.
Asked by
Iris Robinson
(Democratic Unionist Party)
Answered by
Baroness Smith of Basildon
(Labour)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
3 February 2005
For answer on
5 April 2005
Answered on
5 April 2005
Mrs. Iris Robinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what incentives he has considered to encourage dentists in
the Province to work within the NHS. [215368]
Angela Smith: I refer the hon. Lady to the answer I gave on 1 February 2005, Official Report, column 874W.
Subjects
Dental services; Incentives; NHS; Northern Ireland
Date
5 April 2005
Reference
432 c1416W;432 c1412W; 215368
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many overseas personnel were recruited to the NHS in Northern Ireland (a) directly by the Health Service and (b) through recruitment agencies in each of the last three years; and what the recruitment costs were in each case.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many overseas personnel were recruited to the NHS in Northern Ireland (a) directly by the Health Service and (b) through recruitment agencies in each of the last three years; and what the recruitment costs were in each case.
Asked by
Martin Smyth
(Ulster Unionist Party)
Answered by
Baroness Smith of Basildon
(Labour)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
15 March 2005
For answer on
5 April 2005
Answered on
5 April 2005
Rev. Martin Smyth: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many overseas personnel were recruited to the NHS in
Northern Ireland (a) directly by the health service and (b) through recruitment agencies in each of the last three
years; and what the recruitment costs were in each case. [222930]
Angela Smith: Information on the recruitment of overseas personnel to the health and personal social services is not held centrally.
Health and social services trusts have supplied the following details of the number of overseas personnel recruited either directly
by the trust or through recruitment agencies in each of the last three years.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Recruited directly by trust Recruited through agency Recruitment method not known
2002 265 218 76
2003 352 253 78
2004 359 93 76
Total 976 564 230
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Information on the costs involved in recruitment are not available.
Subjects
Health services; Employment agencies; NHS; Northern Ireland; Recruitment; Staff; Migrant workers
Date
5 April 2005
Reference
432 c1422W;432 c1418W; 222930
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many (a) NHS and (b) private treatment cycles have been provided at the Regional Fertility Centre in each of the last three years.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many (a) NHS and (b) private treatment cycles have been provided at the Regional Fertility Centre in each of the last three years.
Asked by
Iris Robinson
(Democratic Unionist Party)
Answered by
Baroness Smith of Basildon
(Labour)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
21 March 2005
For answer on
5 April 2005
Answered on
5 April 2005
Mrs. Iris Robinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many (a) NHS and (b) private treatment
cycles have been provided at the Regional Fertility Centre in each of the last three years. [223673]
Angela Smith: The Regional Fertility Centre provided the following information for each of the last three financial years as shown
in the following tables.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Financial year (a) Number of NHS cycles provided
2002-03 312
2003-04 562
2004-051 482
Financial year (b) Number of private cycles provided
2002-03 182
2003-04 553
2004-051 454
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
1 Data for 2004-2005 represents the period 1 April 2004 to 24 March 2005. Source: Regional Fertility Centre, Royal
Group of hospitals HSS trust.
Subjects
Fertility; NHS; Medical treatments; Northern Ireland; Private patients
Date
5 April 2005
Reference
432 c1418W;432 c1414W; 223673
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will estimate the cost to the Northern Ireland economy of medical negligence in each of the last five years.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will estimate the cost to the Northern Ireland economy of medical negligence in each of the last five years.
Asked by
Iris Robinson
(Democratic Unionist Party)
Answered by
Baroness Smith of Basildon
(Labour)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
2 March 2005
For answer on
14 March 2005
Answered on
14 March 2005
Mrs. Iris Robinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will estimate the cost to the Northern Ireland economy
of medical negligence in each of the last five years. [220619]
Angela Smith: Information in relation to the last five years is detailed in the following table:
Amounts paid in settlement of clinical negligence claims
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
£000
1999-2000 4,859
2000-01 9,409
2001-02 7,415
2002-03 13,550
2003-04 15,194
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
The amount paid in any one year in respect of clinical negligence can vary considerably due to the uncertain timing of the
settlement of cases.
The Department remains committed to taking appropriate action to address and reduce the incidence of medical negligence, and the
subsequent number and amount of claims.
Subjects
Expenditure; NHS; Northern Ireland; Negligence
Date
14 March 2005
Reference
432 c111W;432 c109W; 220619
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will meet local representatives of the Alzheimer's Society to discuss the implications of the recent National Institute for Clinical Excellence recommendation that certain Alzheimer's drugs be withdrawn from the NHS.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will meet local representatives of the Alzheimer's Society to discuss the implications of the recent National Institute for Clinical Excellence recommendation that certain Alzheimer's drugs be withdrawn from the NHS.
Asked by
Lady Hermon
(Ulster Unionist Party)
Answered by
Baroness Smith of Basildon
(Labour)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
2 March 2005
For answer on
10 March 2005
Answered on
10 March 2005
Lady Hermon: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will meet local representatives of the Alzheimer's Society to
discuss the implications of the recent National Institute for Clinical Excellence recommendation that certain Alzheimer's drugs be
withdrawn from the NHS. [220461]
Angela Smith: National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidance only applies to England and Wales. At present there is a
consultation process under way on use of medicines for Alzheimer's disease in the NHS. In such circumstances, it would be better to
defer a meeting with local representatives of the Alzheimer's Society.
Subjects
Alzheimer's disease; Drugs; NHS; Medical treatments; Northern Ireland; National Institute for Clinical Excellence; Alzheimer's Society
Date
10 March 2005
Reference
431 c2008W;431 c2000W; 220461
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many (a) deaths and (b) disabilities resulted from medical negligence in the Province in each of the last 10 years. - Information requested is not collected centrally.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many (a) deaths and (b) disabilities resulted from medical negligence in the Province in each of the last 10 years. - Information requested is not collected centrally.
Asked by
Iris Robinson
(Democratic Unionist Party)
Answered by
Baroness Smith of Basildon
(Labour)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
2 March 2005
For answer on
9 March 2005
Answered on
9 March 2005
Mrs. Iris Robinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many (a) deaths and (b) disabilities
resulted from medical negligence in the Province in each of the last 10 years. [220693]
Angela Smith: The information requested is not collected centrally.
Subjects
Death; Health services; NHS; Patients; Northern Ireland; Negligence
Date
9 March 2005
Reference
431 c1883W;431 c1875W; 220693
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health on the withdrawal from the NHS in Northern Ireland of certain Alzheimer's drugs following the recent recommendation by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health on the withdrawal from the NHS in Northern Ireland of certain Alzheimer's drugs following the recent recommendation by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence.
Asked by
Lady Hermon
(Ulster Unionist Party)
Answered by
Baroness Smith of Basildon
(Labour)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
2 March 2005
For answer on
8 March 2005
Answered on
8 March 2005
Lady Hermon: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health
on the withdrawal from the NHS in Northern Ireland of certain Alzheimer's drugs following the recent recommendation by the National
Institute for Clinical Excellence. [220462]
Angela Smith: I have had no discussions regarding the withdrawal of any drugs used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Drugs in
the generic categories Donepezil, Galantamine, Memantine and Rivastigmine remain available on Health Service prescription in
Northern Ireland.
Subjects
Alzheimer's disease; Drugs; NHS; Medical treatments; Northern Ireland; Prescription drugs; National Institute for Clinical Excellence
Date
8 March 2005
Reference
431 c1651W;431 c1647W; 220462
House
House of Commons