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Deposited Paper Dep 00/1879

Remploy quinquennial review: financial management survey report. DfEE. 2000.

Deposited by

Department for Education and Employment

Type

Deposited papers

Date

22 December 2000

Reference

Dep 00/1879

House

House of Commons

WINTER FUEL PAYMENTS FOR SEVERELY DISABLED PEOPLE

That this House notes with concern that, while pensioners over the age of 60 years can claim a winter fuel payment of ??150 a year, there are one million severely disabled people under the age of 60 years who are not eligible for the payment, many of whom feel the...

Primary sponsor

Roger Berry (Labour)

Type

Early day motions

Date

21 December 2000

Reference

147

House

House of Commons

Dept of Social Security

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what steps he has taken to promote equality between (a) older people, (b) disabled people, (c) ethnic minorities, (d) religious minorities, (e) women and (f) gay and lesbian people, and the rest of the population, with respect to the (i) benefits,...

Asked by

Lord Maclennan of Rogart (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Social Security

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

6 December 2000

For answer on

21 December 2000

Answered on

21 December 2000

Mr. Maclennan: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what steps he has taken to promote equality between (a) older people, (b) disabled people, (c) ethnic minorities, (d) religious minorities, (e) women and (f) gay and lesbian people, and the rest of the population, with respect to the (i) benefits, (ii) services and (iii) employment for which his Department has responsibility. [141488] Mr. Bayley: [holding answer 12 December 2000]: The Social Security system in this country aims to provide financial support through benefits to individuals according to various sets of circumstances and needs, as defined through legislation and approved by Parliament. Some of the provision through benefits is targeted to very broad groupings by age, such as Child Benefit or Retirement Pension. Other benefits are defined and targeted more specifically to recognise particular personal circumstances. For instance, disability benefits help disabled people according to their needs. Depending on the extent of their disabilities, many disabled people face extra costs over and above the normal cost of living, and disability benefits provide help towards these extra costs, with the level of help reflecting a person's needs for either personal care or mobility. Other benefits reflect the provision of financial support to those on low or no income, such as Income Support. The benefit system aims to treat people fairly in a way that recognises diversity of circumstance and needs, and seeks to balance that with a focus on its key client groups (children, those of working age and pensioners). The services that the Department provides are linked to the benefit provision and include locally based offices, centralised offices, telephone-based provision and internet opportunities. The Department uses many methods of communication including television, helplines, face-to- face contact and written information available in a range of languages and type sizes, from various outlets. Access to information is designed to be open to all irrespective of individual circumstances. In respect of the services that this Department provides, we also aim to ensure that all our policies, programmes and services are taken forward in line with the joint-departmental guidelines "Policy Appraisal for Equal Treatment" issued in 1998. This Department as part of the Home Civil Service aims to be an employer which makes the most of what people can bring to their work, and values diversity. The Department is an Investor in People. It is committed to fairness and equality of opportunity for all in employment and advancement on the basis of suitability. The Department's equal opportunities statement requires that no eligible external or internal job applicant should receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or religious affiliation or because they work part-time. The Department offers, for example, family friendly employment policies, an open promotion system based on merit, specific schemes to encourage ethnic minority staff to develop their skills and careers.

Date

21 December 2000

Reference

360 c261-2W; 141488

House

House of Commons

Dept for Education and Employment

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, if he will publish the findings of the second stage of the Quinquennial Review of Remploy Ltd. Inc refs to report in Library (Dep 00/1879) and www.dfee.gov.uk/remploy.

Asked by

Andrew Dismore (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Education and Employment

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

21 December 2000

Reference

360 c271W; 144126

House

House of Commons

Northern Ireland Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what plans he has to monitor sentencing of individuals according to (a) perceived community origin, (b) ethnic origin, (c) gender, (d) sexual orientation and (e) disability.

Asked by

Kevin McNamara (Labour)

Answering body

Northern Ireland Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

21 December 2000

Reference

360 c257W; 142277

House

House of Commons

Dept of Social Security

Statement on the purpose and operation of the independent living funds. - Inc ref to details of the review available on the internet at www.dss.gov.uk.

Asked by

Liz Blackman (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Social Security

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

21 December 2000

Reference

360 c259-60W; 144281

House

House of Commons

Social Security Benefits Up-rating (No 2) Order 2000;Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase (No 2) Order 2000

Draft SIs on social security benefits up-rating (no 2) and the guaranteed minimum pensions increase (no 2) (SI 2001/160, SI 2001/207). Debate on a motion to approve. Agreed to on question.

Lead member

Lord Darling of Roulanish

Answering member

Lord Willetts

Department

Department of Social Security

Type

Debates on delegated legislation

Date

21 December 2000

Reference

360 c595-635

House

House of Commons

Treasury

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, if he will list the services and provision made available by his Department in England for those diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder. - (Holding answer 18 December 2000).

Asked by

Margaret Ewing (Scottish National Party)

Answering body

Treasury

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

20 December 2000

Reference

360 c227-8W; 142845

House

House of Commons

The EU framework directive on discrimination European Union Select Committee (HL) fourth report with evidence and appendices.

Type

Select Committee reports; House of Lords papers; Parliamentary committees

Committee

European Union Committee

Date

19 December 2000

Reference

HL 13 2000/01

House

House of Lords

Special Educational Needs and Disability Bill (HL) 2000/01

Special Educational Needs and Disability Bill (HL). Lords second reading debate. Agreed to on question. Committed to a Grand Committee.

Lead member

Baroness Blackstone

Answering member

Baroness Blatch

Department

Department for Education and Employment

Type

Debates on bills

Date

19 December 2000

Reference

620 c634-710

House

House of Lords

Dept of Social Security

Answered by

Hugh Bayley (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Social Security

Type

Oral answers to questions

Date

18 December 2000

Reference

360 c20

House

House of Commons

Dept of Social Security

Supplementary on effect of disability benefit withdrawal from people seeking jobs.

Asked by

Lord Boswell of Aynho (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Social Security

Oral questions - 1st Supplementary

Status

Answered

Date

18 December 2000

Reference

360 c20

House

House of Commons

Dept of Social Security

1st supplementary on same.

Asked by

Andrew George (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Social Security

Oral questions - 1st Supplementary

Status

Answered

Date

18 December 2000

Reference

360 c18-9

House

House of Commons

Dept of Social Security

Answered by

Hugh Bayley (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Social Security

Type

Oral answers to questions

Date

18 December 2000

Reference

360 c18-9

House

House of Commons

Dept of Social Security

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, What estimate he has made of the savings which will accrue to public funds from the cancellation of disablement benefits; and if he will make a statement. (Failed OPQ). - Inc figures .

Asked by

Teddy Taylor (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Social Security

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

18 December 2000

Reference

360 c75W; 142142

House

House of Commons

Dept of Social Security

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, What assessment he has made of the effect of disability benefit withdrawal from people seeking jobs. - Inc figures.

Asked by

Andrew George (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Social Security

Oral questions - Lead

Status

Answered

Date

18 December 2000

Reference

360 c18-9; 141819

House

House of Commons

Dept of Social Security

Answered by

Hugh Bayley (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Social Security

Type

Oral answers to questions

Date

18 December 2000

Reference

360 c18-9

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps he has taken to promote equality between (a) older people, (b) disabled people, (c) ethnic minorities, (d) religious minorities, (e) women and (f) gay and lesbian people, and the rest of the population in each case, with respect to the...

Asked by

Lord Maclennan of Rogart (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

8 December 2000

For answer on

15 December 2000

Answered on

15 December 2000

Mr. Maclennan: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps he has taken to promote equality between (a) older people, (b) disabled people, (c) ethnic minorities, (d) religious minorities, (e) women and (f) gay and lesbian people, and the rest of the population in each case, with respect to the services and employment overseen by his Department. [142515] Mr. Denham: [holding answer 14 December 2000]: As an equal opportunities employer, the Department is committed to fairness and equality of opportunity for all in employment, and advancement on the basis of suitability. The Department's equal opportunities statement requires that no eligible job applicant should receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or religious affiliation or because they work part-time. As an employer we aim to develop the Department into an organisation that values the diversity of its staff and enables all to realise their potential by valuing the contribution of all and recognising the positive benefits that difference can bring. We have also made it clear that there is no place for discrimination or harassment in the National Health Service on grounds of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, race or ethnicity or religion. The NHS Plan explicitly states that every member of staff in the NHS is entitled to work in an organisation that is committed to improving diversity and tackling racial discrimination and harassment. The NHS work force must reflect the population it serves in order to deliver sensitive and appropriate services. A number of measures are in hand in both the Department and the NHS which have the aim of further promoting fair and equal treatment of all staff. These include improving recruitment and retention of black and ethnic minority staff, and also widening employment opportunities for disabled people; and targets have been set for measuring success in both areas. The Department is also following the Department for Education and Employment voluntary Code of Practice on Age Diversity in Employment and NHS employers are being encouraged to do the same. In respect of all the services that this Department oversees or provides, we aim to ensure that all our policies, programmes and services are taken forward in line with the joint-departmental guidelines, "Policy Appraisal for Equal Treatment", issued in 1998.

Date

15 December 2000

Reference

359 c303-4W;359 c301-2W; 142515

House

House of Commons

Dept for Education and Employment

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what steps he has taken to promote equality between (a) older people, (b) disabled people, (c) ethnic minorities, (d) religious minorities, (e) women and (f) gay and lesbian people, and the rest of the population with respect to the services...

Asked by

Lord Maclennan of Rogart (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Education and Employment

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

14 December 2000

Reference

359 c238W;359 c236W; 141486

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will place in the Library a copy of his Department's recruitment and advancement strategy and accompanying targets for recruiting (a) Catholics from Northern Ireland, (b) ethnic minorities, (c) women and (d) people with disabilities. - Includes figures...

Asked by

Kevin McNamara (Labour)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

14 December 2000

Reference

359 c229-30W;359 c227-8W; 142310

House

House of Commons

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