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To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what advice about the availability of (a) the home energy efficiency plus scheme and (b) other means-tested benefits is given to enquirers about income support.
To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what advice about the availability of (a) the home energy efficiency plus scheme and (b) other means-tested benefits is given to enquirers about income support.
Asked by
Austin Mitchell
(Labour)
Answered by
Hugh Bayley
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Social Security
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
8 December 2000
For answer on
21 December 2000
Answered on
21 December 2000
Mr. Mitchell: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what advice about the availability of (a) the Home Energy Efficiency
plus Scheme and (b) other means-tested benefits is given to inquirers about Income Support. [142484]
Mr. Bayley: Income Support Information Sheet INF2(IS), issued with Income Support award notices, advises of other help people may be
entitled to and includes a freephone number for advice on the Home Energy Efficiency Scheme (HEES) and HEES plus for those over 60.
Also available from Benefits Agency offices is Leaflet MG1 "A guide to Benefits" which gives various helpline numbers for
information about benefits and other available help.
Another source of information is the Benefits Enquiry Line which offers advice on other means-tested benefits and when appropriate
will advise customers to contact the Home Energy Efficiency freephone.
Subjects
Conservation; Income support; Housing; Eligibility; Energy; Leaflets; Warm front scheme; Publicity; Telephone services
Date
21 December 2000
Reference
360 c260-1W; 142484
House
House of Commons
Type
Local acts
Legislation
City of Newcastle upon Tyne Act 2000; City of Newcastle upon Tyne Bill (HL) 1998/99 to 2000/01
Notes
Received 07.02.2001
Subjects
Leaflets; Local government; Newcastle upon Tyne; Retail trade; Secondhand goods; Street trading; Door supervisors
Date
21 December 2000
Reference
Cap viii 2000
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what measures are in place to assist released prisoners find accommodation; and what follow-up assistance is available. - Includes figures.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what measures are in place to assist released prisoners find accommodation; and what follow-up assistance is available. - Includes figures.
Asked by
Ruth Kelly
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Boateng
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
6 December 2000
For answer on
14 December 2000
Answered on
14 December 2000
Ms Kelly: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what measures are in place to assist released prisoners find
accommodation; and what follow-up assistance is available. [142040]
Mr. Boateng: The Government are funding a number of initiatives to help released prisoners find accommodation. Ministers have
approved six pilot projects focusing on the resettlement of short-term prisoners. The Rough Sleepers Unit (RSU) is also funding four
prison-based housing advice centres run in partnership with the voluntary sector. The Prison Service has also funded the National
Association of Care and Rehabilitation of Offenders (NACRO) Prison Link Unit since 1988 to deliver pre-release information including
housing.
Leaflets issued by the RSU about housing and benefits are being piloted in Her Majesty's Prison Pentonville and other London prisons
with a view to providing them in all prisons early in 2001. I launched the leaflets at Her Majesty's Prison Pentonville on 11
December.
Around £10.5 million a year is spent on probation accommodation grants. This supports some 6,000 places and represents 40 per cent.
of the probation services' partnership purchases nationally and 3 per cent. of its total revenue spending.
In addition around £400,000 a year is spent by the probation service on services which can be regarded as accommodation related,
such as grants to private or voluntary sector organisations to provide housing advice, help people under supervision by the
probation service find accommodation, or to assist people to maintain tenancies through support workers.
Subjects
Advisory services; Housing; Grants; Leaflets; Pilot schemes; Prisoners' release; Probation; Probation accommodation grants scheme
Date
14 December 2000
Reference
359 c257W;359 c255W; 142040
House
House of Commons
Deposited by
Department of Social Security
Type
Deposited papers
Author
Department of Social Security
Committed on
1 November 2000
Originated on
1 September 2000
Received on
1 November 2000
Subjects
Applications; Forms; Leaflets; Publications; Social security benefits; Social Security Benefits Agency
Commons Library location
Dep 00/1602
Lords Library location
HINF 2000/1759
Date
1 November 2000
Reference
Dep 00/1602
House
House of Commons
Statement on the safety of concrete flues in dwellings. - Includes ref to report of risk analysis, and necessary to improve the Building Regulations approved guidance at www.construction.detr.gov.uk/br/br06.htm.
Statement on the safety of concrete flues in dwellings. - Includes ref to report of risk analysis, and necessary to improve the Building Regulations approved guidance at www.construction.detr.gov.uk/br/br06.htm.
Asked by
Geraldine Smith
(Labour)
Answered by
Baroness Hughes of Stretford
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
31 October 2000
For answer on
1 November 2000
Answered on
1 November 2000
Miss Geraldine Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a further
statement on the safety of concrete flues in dwellings. [136427]
Ms Beverley Hughes: Last year the Government were made aware of concerns about the safety of certain flue liners which are intended
for use in chimneys serving appliances burning solid fuel. The Minister for Housing and Planning made an announcement about this on
24 February 1999. To resolve these concerns my Department commissioned a risk analysis, and has considered with experts what may
need to be done about existing houses and what amendments might be necessary to improve the Building Regulations approved guidance.
This report was published today, and can be viewed on the DETR Website at www.construction.detr.gov.uk/br/br06.htm
The Department's risk analyst contractor CRE Group Ltd. has been unable to show conclusively that the concerns over additional
danger are well founded. As well as this, neither my Department nor the two principal housing warranty providers are aware of any
fatal or other accidents that have arisen as a result of the failure of the sorts of concrete flue liners whose safety has been
questioned. On the evidence that the experts have produced it therefore seems reasonable to believe that householders are unlikely
to be exposed to additional dangers if they apply common sense in following combustion appliance manufacturers' advice on routine
maintenance and chimney sweeping.
There remain some doubts however about the durability of poorer quality, cheaper varieties of concrete flue liners, and owners of
dwellings built since about 1990 with concrete flue liners may be faced with the need for repairs or replacements sooner than they
might have expected. This should not be a risk to safety unless householders fail to carry out the proper maintenance and sweeping
previously mentioned.
Whilst not finding clear evidence of additional risks, CRE Group Ltd, has made a number of useful recommendations regarding the
safety of flues in general. They include improvement of the performance standards given in the Building Regulations, improving the
competence of those engaged in building, maintaining and sweeping chimneys, remaining alert to the possibility of clusters of flue
failures, and reminding those householders who burn solid fuel as their main heating source that proper appliance maintenance and
chimney sweeping are essential. Most of the recommendations are accepted in principle, and my Department will be working with the
Building Regulations Advisory Committee, the DTI, and with the fuel suppliers, chimney component manufacturers and chimney
engineers and sweeps to implement them as soon as practical by: incorporating new guidance into the Building Regulations. A new
edition of the relevant Building Regulations Approved Document should be published next year and I am pleased to see that some
manufacturers of concrete flue blocks have already adopted the new overall performance standards that we intend to propose in the
Approved Document. continuing to promote both the Quality Mark and the proposals to recognise Competent Persons in the Building
Regulations as ways of encouraging builders, oil and solid fuel heating engineers, chimney engineers and sweeps to improve the
competence of their people. Changes in the guidance mentioned above will also encourage greater competence in ensuring the safe
accommodation of combustion installations. collaborating with the Department of Trade and Industry and the Home Office to ensure
that local authorities and fire brigades are fully briefed on the hazards associated with combustion installations in buildings, the
risks of householders' exposure to them, and what they can do to remind householders about how to protect themselves. A new tool kit
for this purpose was launched on 12 October by my hon. Friend, the Minister for Competition and Consumer Affairs. working with
appropriate trade associations to ensure appliance manufacturers and solid fuel suppliers and their retail outlets provide
satisfactory safe operating and maintenance advice to their customers. working with appropriate trade associations to ensure that
chimney engineers and sweeps are aware of the possible additional risks associated with concrete chimney liners, and to watch out
for the possibility that individual failures may be an indication that other flues in the neighbourhood may be at risk. I have asked
to be kept informed about such clusters. most importantly, working with the above organisations and others to make sure that our
leaflet on the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning from solid fuel and oil heating appliances is made available to the sectors of
the community that earlier research has shown to be most at risk. The leaflet advises on the dangers that can arise in normal use of
solid fuel and oil heating appliances and prudent maintenance and sweeping measures that prevent them from occurring.
Subjects
Building regulations; Housing; Fire prevention; Hazardous substances; Leaflets; Materials; Standards; Safety; Repairs and maintenance; Warnings; Concrete; Construction methods; Solid fuels; Chimneys
Date
1 November 2000
Reference
355 c460-1W; 136427
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what was the cost to public funds of the production of the leaflet The Human Rights Act: An Introduction; how many leaflets have been produced; how are they to be distributed; and if he will make a statement. - Including...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what was the cost to public funds of the production of the leaflet The Human Rights Act: An Introduction; how many leaflets have been produced; how are they to be distributed; and if he will make a statement. - Including...
Asked by
Ann Widdecombe
(Conservative)
Answered by
Mike O'Brien
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
23 October 2000
For answer on
26 October 2000
Answered on
26 October 2000
Miss Widdecombe: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the cost to public funds of the production of the
leaflet "The Human Rights Act: An Introduction"; how many leaflets have been produced; how are they to be distributed; and if he
will make a statement. [134869]
Mr. Mike O'Brien: Two million copies of the leaflet have been produced, at a cost of £88,120. Copies have been provided free of
charge to a range of advice centres, libraries and similar organisations across the United Kingdom. Members of the public can also
obtain a free copy by calling a telephone response line. Already, since 1 October there have been over 18,000 such additional
requests. People want to know what fundamental rights and freedoms are safeguarded by the Human Rights Act and it is clearly right
that the Government should ensure that they can be informed.
Legislation
Human Rights Act 1998
Subjects
Costs; Human rights; Leaflets; Government information services
Date
26 October 2000
Reference
355 c211-2W; 134869
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, when he intends to replace or reissue leaflet N1272 relating to diseases caused by asbestos; for what reason leaflet N1272, relating to asbestos-related diseases, has been withdrawn.
To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, when he intends to replace or reissue leaflet N1272 relating to diseases caused by asbestos; for what reason leaflet N1272, relating to asbestos-related diseases, has been withdrawn.
Asked by
Baroness Tonge
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Hugh Bayley
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Social Security
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
20 July 2000
For answer on
27 July 2000
Answered on
27 July 2000
Mr. Field: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (a) when his Department withdrew leaflet N1272 on asbestos, (b) for
what reasons it was withdrawn, (c) what plans he has to issue a new leaflet covering this subject and (d) when replacement
literature will be available. [132489]
Dr. Tonge: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) when he intends to replace or reissue leaflet N1272 relating to
diseases caused by asbestos; [132641]
(2) for what reason leaflet N1272, relating to asbestos-related diseases, has been withdrawn. [132642]
Mr. Bayley: Leaflet N1272 was withdrawn on 1 November 1999 as part of a review of all the Benefits Agency's leaflets. The review was
carried out following extensive research with customers to find out what they wanted from leaflets. The research showed that
customers did not find leaflets the best source of detailed information.
For those who would use a leaflet, the research showed that customers wanted the leaflets based on specific life events rather than
covering specific benefits. They also wanted the leaflets to contain basic information about all the help they could get in that
circumstance and they wanted the information to be just enough to help them to decide whether to claim. Based on the research we
withdrew leaflet N1272 and replaced it with a less detailed leaflet SD6 "ill or disabled because of a disease or deafness caused by
work".
There are no plans to issue a new leaflet specifically on asbestos-related diseases. However, the Benefits Agency issued replacement
literature on 1 November 1999. Its leaflet SD6 "ill or disabled because of a disease or deafness caused by work" is aimed at
customers and gives brief details of the Industrial Injuries scheme. It also issued a technical guide, DB1 "A guide to Industrial
Injuries scheme benefits", on the same date. This gives detailed information about the scheme, including asbestos-related diseases.
It is freely available to the public although it is primarily aimed at customer advisers.
Subjects
Asbestosis; Asbestos; Department of Social Security; Industrial diseases; Leaflets; Social security benefits
Date
27 July 2000
Reference
354 c847-8W; 132641;132642
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, (a) when his Department withdrew leaflet N1272 on asbestos, (b) for what reasons it was withdrawn, (c) what plans he has to issue a new leaflet covering this subject and (d) when replacement literature will be available.
To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, (a) when his Department withdrew leaflet N1272 on asbestos, (b) for what reasons it was withdrawn, (c) what plans he has to issue a new leaflet covering this subject and (d) when replacement literature will be available.
Asked by
Lord Field of Birkenhead
(Labour)
Answered by
Hugh Bayley
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Social Security
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
20 July 2000
For answer on
27 July 2000
Answered on
27 July 2000
Mr. Field: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (a) when his Department withdrew leaflet N1272 on asbestos, (b) for
what reasons it was withdrawn, (c) what plans he has to issue a new leaflet covering this subject and (d) when replacement
literature will be available. [132489]
Dr. Tonge: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) when he intends to replace or reissue leaflet N1272 relating to
diseases caused by asbestos; [132641]
(2) for what reason leaflet N1272, relating to asbestos-related diseases, has been withdrawn. [132642]
Mr. Bayley: Leaflet N1272 was withdrawn on 1 November 1999 as part of a review of all the Benefits Agency's leaflets. The review was
carried out following extensive research with customers to find out what they wanted from leaflets. The research showed that
customers did not find leaflets the best source of detailed information.
For those who would use a leaflet, the research showed that customers wanted the leaflets based on specific life events rather than
covering specific benefits. They also wanted the leaflets to contain basic information about all the help they could get in that
circumstance and they wanted the information to be just enough to help them to decide whether to claim. Based on the research we
withdrew leaflet N1272 and replaced it with a less detailed leaflet SD6 "ill or disabled because of a disease or deafness caused by
work".
There are no plans to issue a new leaflet specifically on asbestos-related diseases. However, the Benefits Agency issued replacement
literature on 1 November 1999. Its leaflet SD6 "ill or disabled because of a disease or deafness caused by work" is aimed at
customers and gives brief details of the Industrial Injuries scheme. It also issued a technical guide, DB1 "A guide to Industrial
Injuries scheme benefits", on the same date. This gives detailed information about the scheme, including asbestos-related diseases.
It is freely available to the public although it is primarily aimed at customer advisers.
Subjects
Asbestosis; Asbestos; Department of Social Security; Industrial diseases; Leaflets; Social security benefits
Date
27 July 2000
Reference
354 c847-8W; 132489
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many nationally-produced public information leaflets and booklets have also been available in (a) Braille, (b) moon, (c) large print, (d) audio-tape and (e) other formats suitable for those with a single or dual sensory impairment since 1990. - Includes table.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many nationally-produced public information leaflets and booklets have also been available in (a) Braille, (b) moon, (c) large print, (d) audio-tape and (e) other formats suitable for those with a single or dual sensory impairment since 1990. - Includes table.
Asked by
Andrew George
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
18 July 2000
For answer on
24 July 2000
Answered on
24 July 2000
Mr. Andrew George: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many nationally-produced public information leaflets and booklets
have also been available since 1990 in (a) Braille, (b) moon, (c) large print, (d) audio-tape and (e) other formats suitable for
those with a single or dual sensory impairment. [131781]
Ms Stuart: All the Department's publications are available on request in braille, on audio cassette tape, on disk or in large print.
Additionally, documents are simultaneously published on the Department's website, which has been designed in line with the Cabinet
Office guidelines on accessibility.
Braille and large print publications and/or audio tapes are produced as standard for certain categories of information, including:
consultation documents; information specifically aimed at elderly or disabled people; and information about help with costs. The
following table provides information about special format publications in these categories since April 1993.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Format Number
Braille 51
Moon 1
Large print 43
Audio tape 83
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Notes: 1. Before April 1993 responsibility for printing and publishing services rested with Her Majesty's Stationery Office. 2.
Table does not show one-off publications/tapes produced in response to individual consumer requests
Subjects
Audio recordings; Disability aids; Braille; Information; Leaflets; Government information services; Publications; Visual impairment
Date
24 July 2000
Reference
354 c410W;354 c407-8W; 131781
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what omissions and ambiguities were found during the systematic review of the social security leaflets conducted between 1996 and 1999; and what changes were made to the leaflets in consequence.
To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what omissions and ambiguities were found during the systematic review of the social security leaflets conducted between 1996 and 1999; and what changes were made to the leaflets in consequence.
Asked by
David Rendel
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Angela Eagle
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Social Security
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
18 July 2000
For answer on
21 July 2000
Answered on
21 July 2000
Mr. Rendel: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what omissions and ambiguities were found during the systematic review
of the social security leaflets conducted between 1996 and 1999; and what changes were made to the leaflets in consequence.
[131903]
Angela Eagle: We have carried out more than one systematic review of Social Security leaflets since 1996.
Between 1996-99, the Benefits Agency undertook a wholesale review of its customer information leaflets with the aim of making them
much more customer focused. This piece of work involved primary research and continuous product testing, as well as consultation
with key stakeholders. The leaflets were redesigned and the information within them laid out differently, but the core information
was not altered.
In June 1999 a further review was commissioned to identify any erroneous information that needed to be removed or any information
which was missing from our leaflets.
This exercise was completed in August 1999 and no major amendments were identified. There were a few minor changes made due to a
combination of minor omissions and lack of cross-referencing. Revisions and future changes were also identified around JSA leaflets.
These future changes being incorporated later in the year.
The Benefits Agency review resulted in the roll-out of a new suite of leaflets; fewer in number by a third, better targeted to
client groups and easier for customers to negotiate their way around. Full evaluation of these new leaflets is in progress; all the
early indications are positive.
Subjects
Leaflets; Social security benefits; Reviews; Social Security Benefits Agency; Information services
Date
21 July 2000
Reference
354 c348W; 131903
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what steps he has taken to promote individual learning accounts; and if he will make a statement. - (Holding answer 18 July 2000).
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what steps he has taken to promote individual learning accounts; and if he will make a statement. - (Holding answer 18 July 2000).
Asked by
Ashok Kumar
(Labour)
Answered by
Malcolm Wicks
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Education and Employment
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
13 July 2000
For answer on
20 July 2000
Answered on
20 July 2000
Dr. Kumar: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what steps he has taken to promote Individual Learning
Accounts; and if he will make a statement. [131208]
Mr. Wicks: [holding answer 18 July 2000]: Individual Learning Accounts (ILAs) have been available locally through Training and
Enterprise Councils (TECs) in England and Wales since April 1999 and have therefore been promoted locally. A national framework for
learning accounts has now been developed and a part service, where individuals and learning providers can register for the
initiative, has been available since 12 June 2000. The national framework, operating a full service in England, will replace local
accounts with effect from 4 September 2000. A total of 125,992 accounts have been opened through TECs by the end of April 2000 with
a further 8,000 under national arrangements.
Since April this year officials from my Department have held more than 30 events with public and private learning providers to
promote the introduction of the national framework. In addition, more than 750,000 leaflets setting out details of the national
framework have been distributed since the part-service became operational in June. The leaflets have been sent to public and private
learning providers, advice centres, partner organisations and members of the public. The Individual Learning Account website also
provides our partners with regular updates and marketing information. We will build on this initial promotional work over the coming
months by working, for example, with employers and trade unions, to ensure that those people who will benefit most from Individual
Learning Accounts get the information they need.
Subjects
Internet; Leaflets; Publicity; Lifelong education; Training and enterprise councils; Individual learning accounts
Date
20 July 2000
Reference
354 c302W; 131208
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what action the Government has taken to ensure that people who are partially sighted claim their entitled discount on their TV licence; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what action the Government has taken to ensure that people who are partially sighted claim their entitled discount on their TV licence; and if he will make a statement.
Asked by
Peter L Pike
(Labour)
Answered by
Janet Anderson
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
10 July 2000
For answer on
20 July 2000
Answered on
20 July 2000
Mr. Pike: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action the Government have taken to ensure that
people who are partially sighted claim their entitled discount on their TV licence; and if he will make a statement. [130289]
Janet Anderson: :I have been asked to reply.
The 50 per cent. reduction in the television licence fee which the Government introduced on 1 April this year is available to all
registered blind people. Statutory responsibility for the administration of the television licensing system, including concessions,
rests with the BBC. I understand that the BBC's agent, TV Licensing, is including details of the concession in letters that are
being sent to every household about free television licences for the over-75s. Additional leaflets have also been produced, with
audio and Braille versions. Other promotional activity includes local radio trails, information on the BBC's Website and liaison
with community links and outreach centres. The BBC has liaised with the Royal National Institute for the Blind on the subject of
this concession and Post Office counter staff have been informed of it.
Subjects
BBC; Concessions; Eligibility; Leaflets; Publicity; Visual impairment; Television licences
Date
20 July 2000
Reference
354 c269W;354 c269-70W; 130289
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, in the recent NHS consultation process (a) how many leaflets were issued, (b) how many leaflets were returned by 5th June, (c) how the leaflets were distributed and (d) what conclusions he has drawn; and if he will make a statement. -...
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, in the recent NHS consultation process (a) how many leaflets were issued, (b) how many leaflets were returned by 5th June, (c) how the leaflets were distributed and (d) what conclusions he has drawn; and if he will make a statement. -...
Asked by
Baroness Tonge
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
John Denham
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
22 June 2000
For answer on
3 July 2000
Answered on
3 July 2000
Dr. Tonge: To ask the Secretary of State for Health in the recent NHS consultation process (a) how many leaflets were issued, (b)
how many leaflets were returned by 5 June, (c) how the leaflets were distributed and (d) what conclusions he has drawn; and if he
will make a statement. [127901]
Mr. Denham: [holding answer 28 June 2000]: Over 12 million leaflets were produced and made available to the public and National
Health Service staff through hospitals, general practitioners, surgeries, supermarkets and other retail outlets asking for an
outline of the top three things that would make the NHS better.
The Department has received 219,943 responses. The top three priorities for the public were more capacity (doctors, nurses and pay),
less waiting and doing things differently.
Subjects
Leaflets; NHS; Public participation; Modernisation; Reform; Surveys
Date
3 July 2000
Reference
127901; 353 c46W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what was the total cost of producing the video of the M4 bus lane entitled, The First Three Months; how many copies of the video were made; and how many have been distibuted. - Inc figures.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what was the total cost of producing the video of the M4 bus lane entitled, The First Three Months; how many copies of the video were made; and how many have been distibuted. - Inc figures.
Asked by
Bernard Jenkin
(Conservative)
Answered by
Keith Hill
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
27 June 2000
For answer on
3 July 2000
Answered on
3 July 2000
Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what was the total cost of producing the
video of the M4 bus lane entitled, "The First Three Months"; how many copies of the video were made; and how many have been
distributed. [128377]
Mr. Hill: The only publication entitled "The First Three Months" was a leaflet. 10,000 were printed at a cost of £1,419.40
(including VAT). About 9,600 have been distributed since it was first made available at the Earls Court Motor Show held in October
1999.
Subjects
Costs; Bus lanes; Leaflets; M4
Date
3 July 2000
Reference
128377; 353 c90W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, how many copies of the draft regional planning guidance for the South East were sent to Buckinghamshire County Council. - Inc figures.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, how many copies of the draft regional planning guidance for the South East were sent to Buckinghamshire County Council. - Inc figures.
Asked by
Cheryl Gillan
(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
21 June 2000
For answer on
28 June 2000
Answered on
28 June 2000
Mrs. Gillan: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many copies of the draft regional
planning guidance for the South-east were sent to Buckinghamshire County Council. [127800]
Ms Beverley Hughes: Initially 50 documents and 150 leaflets were sent. Following a subsequent request from Buckinghamshire County
Council during the consultation period on Proposed Changes to Draft Regional Planning Guidance (PRG9), further copies were sent.
Subjects
Documents; Distribution; Leaflets; Public participation; Regional planning and development; Buckinghamshire
Date
28 June 2000
Reference
127800; 352 c504W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what advice and information his Department makes available to women considering breast implants.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what advice and information his Department makes available to women considering breast implants.
Asked by
Ann Clwyd
(Labour)
Answered by
John Denham
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
7 June 2000
For answer on
12 June 2000
Answered on
12 June 2000
Ann Clwyd: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what advice and information his Department makes available to women considering
breast implants. [125464]
Mr. Denham: We will shortly be publishing an information leaflet for women considering having breast implants.
Subjects
Advisory services; Leaflets; Plastic surgery; Department of Health; Breasts
Date
12 June 2000
Reference
125464; 351 c478W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what action has been taken by his Department through the Advertising Standards Authority implant procedure, stating the possible health and safety implications of breast implants.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what action has been taken by his Department through the Advertising Standards Authority implant procedure, stating the possible health and safety implications of breast implants.
Asked by
Ann Clwyd
(Labour)
Answered by
John Denham
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
7 June 2000
For answer on
12 June 2000
Answered on
12 June 2000
Ann Clwyd: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what action has been taken by his Department through the Advertising Standards
Authority implant procedure, stating the possible health and safety implications of breast implants. [125470]
Mr. Denham: Our response to the Health Committee's Fifth Report on the regulation of private and other independent healthcare
(Command 4540) made it clear that the powers given in the 1988 Control of Misleading Advertisements Regulations are adequate to
control advertising. We were however concerned to ensure that the information patients receive in the independent sector is of an
acceptable standard.
We are addressing this in two ways. We will soon be publishing a Department of Health information leaflet for women considering
breast implants. In addition, the Care Standards Bill, as drafted, will allow us to introduce regulations covering standards of
information given to patients in the independent sector.
Subjects
Advertising; Health hazards; Information; Leaflets; Private sector; Misleading advertising; Plastic surgery; Department of Health; Breasts
Date
12 June 2000
Reference
125470; 351 c478-9W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what advice leaflets have been issued to (i) DSS offices and (ii) the general public in relation to the operation of the winter fuel scheme as revised by the announcement of 11th April.
To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what advice leaflets have been issued to (i) DSS offices and (ii) the general public in relation to the operation of the winter fuel scheme as revised by the announcement of 11th April.
Asked by
David Leslie Taylor
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answered by
Angela Eagle
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Social Security
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
22 May 2000
For answer on
5 June 2000
Answered on
5 June 2000
Mr. David Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what advice leaflets have been issued to (i) DSS offices and
(ii) the general public in relation to the operation of the winter fuel scheme as revised by the announcement of 11 April.
[123718]
Angela Eagle: Departmental local offices have been kept up to date with changes to the winter fuel payment scheme by means of a
series of internal bulletins issued between January and May. The public are being kept informed through a number of means. We are in
the process of contacting people who we think are eligible for backdated payments, and whom we can identify. In addition,
information and advertising started in April and will run until Christmas. The campaign will aim to ensure that newly eligible
people know what the arrangements are for claiming backdated payments resulting from the revised eligibility rules. It will also
provide information about the operation of the scheme next winter.
The provision of a leaflet for the general public will be timed to ensure that it has the maximum possible impact on their awareness
in the period prior to next winter's qualifying week. Current thinking is that the best time to issue the leaflet will be in either
late August or early September.
Subjects
Eligibility; Leaflets; Payments; Publicity; Winter fuel payment
Date
5 June 2000
Reference
351 c99W; 123718
House
House of Commons
Deposited by
Department of Health
Type
Deposited papers
Author
Department of Health
Committed on
1 June 2000
Originated on
1 May 2000
Received on
1 June 2000
Subjects
Leaflets; NHS; Public opinion; Public participation; Modernisation; Reform
Commons Library location
Dep 00/891
Lords Library location
HINF 2000/988
Date
1 June 2000
Reference
Dep 00/891
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what advice parents are given about the side-effects of the Meningitis C vaccine; whether the vaccine carries a risk of brain-damage or death; and whether all risks are made clear before parental consent is requested. - (Holding answer 19 May 2000).
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what advice parents are given about the side-effects of the Meningitis C vaccine; whether the vaccine carries a risk of brain-damage or death; and whether all risks are made clear before parental consent is requested. - (Holding answer 19 May 2000).
Asked by
Norman Baker
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Yvette Cooper
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
16 May 2000
For answer on
24 May 2000
Answered on
24 May 2000
Mr. Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what advice parents are given about the side-effects of the Meningitis C
vaccine; whether the vaccine carries a risk of brain-damage or death; and whether all risks are made clear before parental consent
is requested. [122913]
Yvette Cooper: [holding answer 19 May 2000]: A leaflet for parents--"Meningitis C. Reduce the risk. Your guide to the new meningitis
C vaccine"--provides information on the possible side effects of the meningococcal Group C conjugate vaccine. The consent form for
the meningococcal Group C immunisation tells parents to "Make sure you have read and understood the leaflet". It goes on to advise
"Before you fill in the rest of the form, please make sure you have read this leaflet carefully" and then explicitly draws attention
to "the possible side effects of the immunisation (read page 6)". Brain damage and death are not recognised risks.
About 26 million copies of the parents' leaflet have been printed and it has been mailed to general practitioners' surgeries,
pharmacies and schools for every parent to receive and also made widely available though high street pharmacies and post offices.
Copies of the leaflet and the consent form are available in the Library.
Subjects
Leaflets; Parents; Safety; Vaccination; Side effects; Meningitis
Date
24 May 2000
Reference
122913; 350 c506W;350 c508W
House
House of Commons