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To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if he will investigate the adequacy of the availability of consumer advice provided by local authorities to the public; and if he will make a statement. - Inc ref to Cm 4410 and Audit Commission report: "Measure for Measure: the...
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if he will investigate the adequacy of the availability of consumer advice provided by local authorities to the public; and if he will make a statement. - Inc ref to Cm 4410 and Audit Commission report: "Measure for Measure: the...
Asked by
Paul Marsden
(Labour)
Answered by
Kim Howells
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
8 December 1999
For answer on
21 December 1999
Answered on
21 December 1999
Mr. Paul Marsden: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will investigate the adequacy of the availability of
consumer advice provided by local authorities to the public; and if he will make a statement. [102458]
Dr. Howells: The recent Audit Commission report: "Measure for Measure: the Best Value Agenda for Trading Standards Services"
confirmed the Government's analysis, as set out in the White Paper: "Modern Markets: Confident Consumers" (Cmnd 4410), that the
quality and availability of consumer advice varies across the country. The White Paper outlined our proposals to ensure that people
have easier access to high quality advice. The Government will promote the development of a joined-up approach to the provision of
advice through CABx, local authorities and independent advice agencies, linking with the Community Legal Service.
Subjects
Consumers; Consumer information; Local government; Protection; Standards
Date
21 December 1999
Reference
341 c452W; 102458
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what mechanisms exist to monitor the observance of the TUPE Regulations by private sector employers.
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what mechanisms exist to monitor the observance of the TUPE Regulations by private sector employers.
Asked by
Gordon Marsden
(Labour)
Answered by
Alan Johnson
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
16 December 1999
For answer on
21 December 1999
Answered on
21 December 1999
Mr. Gordon Marsden: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what mechanisms exist to monitor the observance of the TUPE
Regulations by private sector employers. [103645]
Mr. Alan Johnson: The TUPE Regulations, like other aspects of the employment rights legislation, provide for those who consider that
their rights have been infringed to seek redress through the Employment Tribunals or, in appropriate cases, the civil courts. The
number of cases brought gives an indication of the extent to which private sector employers are observing the Regulations.
Legislation
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981
Subjects
Conditions of employment; Enforcement; Private sector; Protection
Date
21 December 1999
Reference
341 c456W; 103645
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, how many breaches of the TUPE Regulations there have been in the last 12 months. - Inc figures.
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, how many breaches of the TUPE Regulations there have been in the last 12 months. - Inc figures.
Asked by
Gordon Marsden
(Labour)
Answered by
Alan Johnson
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
16 December 1999
For answer on
21 December 1999
Answered on
21 December 1999
Mr. Gordon Marsden: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many breaches of the TUPE Regulations there have been
in the last 12 months. [103644]
Mr. Alan Johnson: Employees or employee representatives who consider that their rights under these Regulations have been infringed
may seek legal redress. In 1998-99, the most recent year for which statistics are available, 505 complaints were made to the
Employment Tribunals alleging unfair dismissal by reason of a transfer of an undertaking, and 886 alleging breach of the
requirements relating to information and consultation of employee representatives about a transfer of an undertaking. Statistics are
not available to show what proportion of these complaints were upheld; some of the cases are still ongoing. Redress for unlawful
changes to terms and conditions by reason of a transfer of an undertaking may be sought either from the civil courts or, in certain
circumstances, the Employment Tribunals. These are not identified separately from other breach of contract complaints in the
available statistics.
Legislation
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981
Subjects
Complaints; Conditions of employment; Employment Tribunals Service; Enforcement; Protection
Date
21 December 1999
Reference
341 c455-6W; 103644
House
House of Commons
Deposited by
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Deposited papers
Author
Department of Trade and Industry
Committed on
21 December 1999
Originated on
1 December 1999
Received on
21 December 1999
Subjects
Consumers; Protection
Commons Library location
Dep 99/2013
Lords Library location
HINF 99/2342
Date
21 December 1999
Reference
Dep 99/2013
House
House of Commons
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps she has taken to ensure that proposed changes to the TUPE Regulations are taken into account in ongoing outsourcing negotiations; and if she will make a statement; what guidance her Department has issued to cover previously outsourced staff when contracts...
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps she has taken to ensure that proposed changes to the TUPE Regulations are taken into account in ongoing outsourcing negotiations; and if she will make a statement; what guidance her Department has issued to cover previously outsourced staff when contracts...
Asked by
Gordon Marsden
(Labour)
Answered by
Graham Stringer
(Labour)
Answering body
Cabinet Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
16 December 1999
For answer on
20 December 1999
Answered on
20 December 1999
Mr. Gordon Marsden: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office (1) what steps she has taken to ensure that proposed changes to the
TUPE Regulations are taken into account in ongoing outsourcing negotiations; and if she will make a statement; [103715]
(2) what guidance her Department has issued to cover previously outsourced staff when contracts with private sector suppliers are
(a) renewed, (b) renegotiated and (c) put out to tender on their expiry; [103717]
(3) what guidance her Department has issued on the inclusion in outsourcing contracts of penalties for failure to abide by the TUPE
Regulations; what plans she has to vary these penalties following her assessment of performance by private-sector companies subject
to the TUPE Regulations; and if she will make a statement. [103628]
Mr. Stringer: The Cabinet Office published on 5 July 1999, for public consultation, a "Statement of Practice for Staff Transfers in
the Public Sector", Official Report, column 388W. The Statement of Practice sets out the Government's policy for the application of
TUPE where the public sector is the employer or client in a contracting-out or subsequent retendering situation. These should be
conducted on the presumption that the protections of TUPE will apply, unless there are genuinely exceptional reasons not to do so.
This includes second and subsequent round contracts that result in a new contractor and should ensure that all staff involved are
treated fairly and consistently and their rights protected. Employees or employee representatives who consider that their rights
under the Regulations have been infringed may seek legal redress. The response to the public consultation on the Statement of
Practice was extremely positive with strong support from public and private sector employers and employee representatives. I aim to
publish a final version of the Statement early in the New Year.
The Department of Trade and Industry are currently conducting a review of the TUPE Regulations and will shortly be consulting on
proposals for revising them. Changes to the regulations will be reflected in guidance to public sector employers.
Copies of "Staff Transfers in the Public Sector: Statement of Practice" are in the Library of the House.
Legislation
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981
Subjects
Conditions of employment; Contracts; Civil service; Contracts for services; Employment; Protection
Date
20 December 1999
Reference
341 c414-5W; 103715;103717;103628
House
House of Commons
Statement on how he plans to take forward the White Paper Modern Markets: Confident Customers. - Inc fact that detailed implementation plan published today, copies in Library (Dep 99/2013).
Statement on how he plans to take forward the White Paper Modern Markets: Confident Customers. - Inc fact that detailed implementation plan published today, copies in Library (Dep 99/2013).
Asked by
Phil Woolas
(Labour)
Answered by
Kim Howells
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
14 December 1999
For answer on
15 December 1999
Answered on
15 December 1999
Mr. Woolas: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how he plans to take forward the White Paper, "Modern Markets:
Confident Customers". [103125]
Dr. Howells: The White Paper contained some 90 initiatives to help people get a good deal. I have today published a detailed
implementation plan, giving commitments on timing and naming an official responsible for each. I have placed copies in the Library
of the House.
Subjects
Consumers; Protection
Date
15 December 1999
Reference
341 c209W; 103125
House
House of Commons
Member
Claire Curtis-Thomas
(Labour)
Type
Ballot bills
Legislation
Protection of Animals (Amendment) Bill 1999/2000
Notes
Received 20.01.2000
Subjects
Animal welfare; Animals; Protection
Date
15 December 1999
Reference
Bill 31 1999/2000
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what plans he has to provide employment protection to employees taking compassionate leave to care for terminally-ill relatives and friends.
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what plans he has to provide employment protection to employees taking compassionate leave to care for terminally-ill relatives and friends.
Asked by
David Drew
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answered by
Alan Johnson
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
8 December 1999
For answer on
13 December 1999
Answered on
13 December 1999
Mr. Drew: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans he has to provide employment protection to employees
taking compassionate leave to care for terminally ill relatives and friends. [102538]
Mr. Alan Johnson: From 15 December 1999, all employees will be entitled to take a reasonable amount of time off work to deal with an
emergency involving a dependant, and will be protected from dismissal or detriment for doing so. For the first time, employees will
be able to take a short amount of leave when a dependant falls ill, which will help them make longer term care arrangements.
As part of our wider strategy of promoting family friendly employment policies, we will be encouraging employers to go beyond the
legal minimum, for example, by providing longer periods of leave to employees on compassionate grounds.
Subjects
Employment; Protection; Compassionate leave
Date
13 December 1999
Reference
341 c18W; 102538
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what was the outcome of the Justice and Home Affairs Council held in Brussels on 2nd and 3rd December; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what was the outcome of the Justice and Home Affairs Council held in Brussels on 2nd and 3rd December; and if he will make a statement.
Asked by
Jim Dobbin
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answered by
Jack Straw
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
6 December 1999
For answer on
13 December 1999
Answered on
13 December 1999
Mr. Dobbin: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the outcome of the Justice and Home Affairs Council held
in Brussels on 2 and 3 December; and if he will make a statement. [102095]
Mr. Straw: The Minister of State, Home Office, my hon. Friend the Member for Hornsey and Wood Green (Mrs. Roche), and I represented
the United Kingdom at the Council. The main matters dealt with were as follows:
"A" points
The Council agreed as an "A" point, among other things, the draft Council Conclusions on the implementation of measures to combat
child sex tourism.
Follow-up to the Tampere Council
The European Commission presented its proposals for a "scoreboard" to monitor the implementation of the conclusions of the Tampere
Special European Council and commitments arising from the Treaty of Amsterdam.
Draft Mutual Legal Assistance Convention
Good progress was made on the negotiation of this important instrument and a number of Member States were able to lift their
reservations.
Counterfeiting the Euro The Council agreed the substance of the proposed Framework Decision subject to a small number of, mainly
procedural, reservations.
Draft Insolvency Regulation
All aspects of this draft instrument were agreed, except for the question of territorial application on which discussions are
continuing.
Draft Service of Documents Regulation
The Council agreed the text of the proposed Regulation subject to a United Kingdom Parliamentary scrutiny reservation and reserves
relating to the instrument's scope.
Draft Directive on Electronic Commerce
The Council discussed the criminal law aspects of this draft Directive, the overall objectives of which the United Kingdom fully
supports.
Organised Crime
The Council considered progress of work on two draft documents: "Prevention and Control of Organised Crime: A European Strategy for
the New Millennium"; and the 1998 European Union "Organised Crime Situation Report".
Draft Eurodac Regulation
The Presidency reported that considerable progress had been made on the draft regulation. It was noted that the European Parliament
would need to be re-consulted on the draft instrument and that the United Kingdom maintained a Parliamentary scrutiny reserve.
Commission Proposal on Admission on Family Reunification The Commission introduced its proposal to give European Union citizens and
legally resident third country nationals the right to have non-European Union family members join them. Member States gave a general
welcome to the proposal which was remitted to the relevant working group for detailed consideration.
Draft Negotiations mandate on Dublin Parallel Agreement with Norway and Iceland
The Council noted that the negotiating mandate had effectively been agreed, other than as regards the question of its territorial
application.
Subjects
Children; Crime; Counterfeit manufacturing; Families; EU law; EU action; Electronic commerce; Euro; Protection; Offences against children; EU Justice and Home Affairs Council (1993-2000)
Date
13 December 1999
Reference
341 c5W; 102095
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Richard Caborn
(Labour)
Answering body
Treasury
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Consumers; Bank services; Closures; Banks; Cash dispensing; Fees and charges; Protection
Date
9 December 1999
Reference
340 c979-80
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
1st supplementary on same.
1st supplementary on same.
Asked by
Norman Baker
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Treasury
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
9 December 1999
Subjects
Consumers; Bank services; Closures; Banks; Cash dispensing; Fees and charges; Protection
Date
9 December 1999
Reference
340 c979-80
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Richard Caborn
(Labour)
Asked by
Norman Baker
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Treasury
Type
Oral answers to questions
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, What plans he has to increase consumer protection within the banking system relating to cash withdrawals.
Subjects
Consumers; Bank services; Closures; Banks; Cash dispensing; Fees and charges; Protection
Date
9 December 1999
Reference
340 c979-80
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, What plans he has to increase consumer protection within the banking system relating to cash withdrawals.
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, What plans he has to increase consumer protection within the banking system relating to cash withdrawals.
Asked by
Norman Baker
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Richard Caborn
(Labour)
Answering body
Treasury
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
25 November 1999
For answer on
9 December 1999
Answered on
9 December 1999
Subjects
Consumers; Bank services; Closures; Banks; Cash dispensing; Fees and charges; Protection
Date
9 December 1999
Reference
340 c979-80; 100532
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of existing legislation for protecting customers against being sold cars for which the mileage has been altered.
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of existing legislation for protecting customers against being sold cars for which the mileage has been altered.
Asked by
Terry Davis
(Labour)
Answered by
Kim Howells
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
26 November 1999
For answer on
8 December 1999
Answered on
8 December 1999
Mr. Terry Davis: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assessment he has made of the adequacy of existing
legislation for protecting customers against being sold cars for which the mileage has been altered. [100812]
Dr. Howells: Selling a car with a false mileage reading is an offence under the Trade Descriptions Act 1968. The key is to ensure
that the enforcement authorities and buyers have access to reliable information on the history of a vehicle and my Department has
been working with the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions (DETR) on ways to improve this.
As a result the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency are currently considering proposals to make available more information on
mileage by introducing a mandatory requirement for mileage to be recorded on vehicle registration and licensing forms. In addition,
the computerisation of the MOT testing system by DETR will provide another central source of mileage information on vehicles more
than three years old. For newer cars, the Government support the car retail industry's scheme for centrally recording data collected
when vehicles are services.
Subjects
Consumers; Cars; Fraud; Protection; Mileometers; Sales; Retail trade
Date
8 December 1999
Reference
340 c575W; 100812
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what plans he has to ensure that British Gas LP Gas is accountable to the Gas Consumer Council. - Includes ref to Gas Act 1986 and Fair Trading Act 1973.
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what plans he has to ensure that British Gas LP Gas is accountable to the Gas Consumer Council. - Includes ref to Gas Act 1986 and Fair Trading Act 1973.
Asked by
Lord Pickles
(Conservative)
Answered by
Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
30 November 1999
For answer on
8 December 1999
Answered on
8 December 1999
Mr. Pickles: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans he has to ensure that British Gas LP Gas is accountable
to the Gas Consumer Council. [101164]
Mrs. Liddell: The Gas Act 1986 defines gas by reference to substances which are in a gaseous state and does not deal with liquid
petroleum gas (LPG) unless it is in a gaseous state when ownership is transferred to the consumer. As a body set up under the Gas
Act 1986, the Gas Consumers' Council therefore has no functions in respect of companies' LPG activities. The Government have no
plans for change in this respect.
As consumers have done in the past, problems concerning the pricing and supply of LPG, should continue to be referred to their local
Trading Standards Department. The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is responsible for consumer protection and competition issues
covering the LPG industry including issues of pricing, supply and delivery and has powers under the Fair Trading Act 1973 to
investigate anti-competitive behaviour such as collusive or predatory pricing. Consumers will continue to be able to bring this to
the attention of the Director General of Fair Trading.
Subjects
Consumers; Protection; Natural gas; Liquefied petroleum gas; Regulation; Gas Consumers' Council
Date
8 December 1999
Reference
340 c567W; 101164
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, which body is responsible for ensuring that there are sufficient water resources for future large scale development under regional planning guidance. - Inc ref to Planning Policy Guidance Note 11 - Regional Planning. (Holding answer 6 December...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, which body is responsible for ensuring that there are sufficient water resources for future large scale development under regional planning guidance. - Inc ref to Planning Policy Guidance Note 11 - Regional Planning. (Holding answer 6 December...
Asked by
James Paice
(Conservative)
Answered by
Baroness Hughes of Stretford
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
1 December 1999
For answer on
7 December 1999
Answered on
7 December 1999
Mr. Paice: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions which body is responsible for ensuring that
there are sufficient water resources for future large scale development under regional planning guidance. [101433]
Ms Beverley Hughes: [holding answer 6 December 1999]: The consultation draft of Planning Policy Guidance Note 11--Regional Planning,
published earlier this year, makes clear (para. 2.31) that the Regional Planning Bodies, in framing policies in draft Regional
Planning Guidance, should consider with the Environment Agency and the water industry the availability of water resources. Regional
Planning Guidance should help foster co-operation between local planning authorities, water companies and the Environment Agency to
ensure that water supply sources are protected and that rates of development do not exceed the capacities of existing or planned
water supply systems to meet projected demand.
Subjects
Protection; Property development; Water supply; Regional planning and development
Date
7 December 1999
Reference
340 c487-8W; 101433
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, What steps the Government is taking to ensure that children and other members of the public are protected from sex offenders. (Failed OPQ).
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, What steps the Government is taking to ensure that children and other members of the public are protected from sex offenders. (Failed OPQ).
Asked by
Jackie Lawrence
(Labour)
Answered by
Charles Clarke
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
22 November 1999
For answer on
6 December 1999
Answered on
6 December 1999
Mrs. Lawrence: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps the Government are taking to ensure that children
and other members of the public are protected from sex offenders. [99704]
Mr. Charles Clarke: The Government are committed to protecting children and others from sex offenders. The Crime and Disorder Act
1998 contained strong additional safeguards in the new sex offender orders and extended supervision provisions. This session we are
bringing forward proposals for a scheme to prevent unsuitable people, including sex offenders, from working with children as part of
the Crime and Public Protection Bill.
Subjects
Children; Offenders; Protection; Sexual offences; Sexual offences prevention orders
Date
6 December 1999
Reference
99704; 340 c378W;340 c377W
House
House of Commons
Type
Impact assessments
Author
Department of Trade and Industry
Legislation
Consumer Credit (Total Charge for Credit, Agreements and Advertisements) (Amendment) Regulations 1999
Subjects
Consumers; Advertising; Credit agreements; Financial services; Protection; Marketing; Impact assessments
Commons Library location
RIA 99/72
Lords Library location
HINF 99/2206
Date
3 December 1999
Reference
DTI
Type
House of Commons papers
Author
National Audit Office
Laid on
2 December 1999
Notes
ALSO SEE PAC HC 501 1999/2000; Received 08.12.99
Subjects
Contracts; Consumers; Competition; Credit; Licensing; Protection; Office of Fair Trading; Standards; Unfair practices; Trade competitiveness
Commons Library location
CS 243
Date
2 December 1999
Reference
HC 57 1999/2000
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, What steps he is taking to prevent children at school accessing inappropriate material via the Internet. (Failed OPQ).
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, What steps he is taking to prevent children at school accessing inappropriate material via the Internet. (Failed OPQ).
Asked by
Eric Illsley
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Wills
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Education and Employment
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
18 November 1999
For answer on
2 December 1999
Answered on
2 December 1999
Mr. Illsley: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what steps he is taking to prevent children at school
accessing inappropriate material via the internet. [99365]
Mr. Wills: We are determined that pupils should be protected from unsuitable material while accessing the wealth of educationally
valuable material on the internet. DfEE and the British Educational Communications and Technology agency (BECTa) have produced a
detailed information pack for teachers and parents about pupils' safe use of the internet. The Superhighway Safety pack, which is
available free and is also on the National Grid for Learning, provides guidance on the wide range of measures which schools can
adopt. These range from using walled gardens and filtering software, to monitoring and tracking pupil access and providing "user
contracts" for pupils, spelling out how they should behave.
The Grid itself is a safe area of the internet, with all sites linked to it conforming to ground rules and a code of conduct.
Content must not contain unsuitable material, or links to unsuitable material. Linked sites are required to co-operate fully with
GridWatch, which provides a reporting mechanism in the event of unsuitable material appearing on the Grid, as well as immediate
remedial action.
Subjects
Access; Children; Internet; Protection; Schools
Date
2 December 1999
Reference
99365; 340 c306-7W
House
House of Commons