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Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will list the number, purpose and total value of contracts with external consultants and advisers that (a) have been let and (b) are due to be let, by his Department to further the implementation of...

Asked by

Lord Foster of Bath (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

21 December 2000

Reference

360 c312W; 143705

House

House of Commons

Lord Chancellors Dept

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, how much for each financial year from 1998-99 until the latest date for which sums have been allocated his Department has spent and expects to spend on the implementation of the Modernising Government White Paper. - Ref to 21 December 2000, 360...

Asked by

Lord Foster of Bath (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Lord Chancellor's Department

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

21 December 2000

Reference

360 c273W; 143700

House

House of Commons

Ministry of Defence

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much, for each financial year from 1998-99 until the latest date for which sums have been allocated, his Department has spent and expects to spend on the implementation of the Modernising Government White Paper. - Inc ref to answer given earlier...

Asked by

Lord Foster of Bath (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Ministry of Defence

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

21 December 2000

Reference

360 c254-5W; 143694

House

House of Commons

Treasury

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will list the number, purpose and total value of contracts with external advisers and consultants that (a) have been let and (b) are due to be let, by his Department to further the implementation of the Modernising Government White Paper, indicating...

Asked by

Lord Foster of Bath (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Treasury

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

21 December 2000

Reference

360 c336-7W; 143704;143702

House

House of Commons

Cabinet Office

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how much for each financial year from 1998-99 until the latest date for which sums have been allocated, her Department has spent and expects to spend on the implementation of the Modernising Government White Paper. - Including ref to Modern Public Services...

Asked by

Lord Foster of Bath (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Cabinet Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

21 December 2000

Reference

360 c245-6W; 143695

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what is the timetable for phasing out railway carriages which allow excrement from toilets to be discharged on to the line.

Asked by

Bob Blizzard (Labour)

Answering body

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

15 December 2000

Reference

359 c287W;359 c285W; 142388

House

House of Commons

Deposited Paper Dep 00/1742

Quinquennial review of Companies House: stage 2. Final report: November 2000. DTI Companies House Review Team. 2000.

Deposited by

Department of Trade and Industry

Type

Deposited papers

Date

28 November 2000

Reference

Dep 00/1742

House

House of Commons

Dept of Trade and Industry

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, pursuant to his Answer of 16 February 2000, 344 c557-8W, if he has concluded the Review of Companies House announced by the Minister for Competitiveness on 16th February. - Inc ref to 27 July 2000, 354 c723-4W and report of...

Asked by

Lord Bilston (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Trade and Industry

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

22 November 2000

For answer on

23 November 2000

Answered on

23 November 2000

Mr. Dennis Turner: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, pursuant to his answer of 16 February 2000, Official Report, columns 557-58W, if he has concluded the Review of Companies House announced by the Minister for Competitiveness on 16 February. [140496] Mr. Alan Johnson: The Review of Companies House has now been completed. I was pleased to announce on 27 July 2000, Official Report, columns 723-24W that the first stage of the Review confirmed that Companies House was performing well both in meeting its own objectives and targets and in contributing to the achievement of wider Government objectives. Its standards of customer service are high and customers are generally satisfied with the service they get from Companies House. Stage 2 of the Review, which considered whether any changes should be made to the way in which Companies House operates, has found that its framework is broadly right and its performance is generally effective. Companies House is well advanced in implementing the e-government strategy. The Review identified some aspects of the current framework which present obstacles to a fully effective response to the Modernising Government agenda. Companies House is now building the findings of both stages of the Review into its Business and Development Plans. This will ensure that Companies House continues to modernise to improve the quality, range and flexibility of its services and responsiveness to customer needs and will lay the foundation for an even more successful next five years. The report of stage 2 of the Review of Companies House has been placed in the Library.

Date

23 November 2000

Reference

357 c265W; 140496

House

House of Commons

Untitled Parliamentary proceeding

Debate on a motion to approve the third and fourth reports of the Modernisation of the House Select Committee (HC 954 and 906), together with a motion relating to Thursday sittings and standing committees. Motion on Thursday sittings and standing committees agreed on division (275 to 22). Amendment to motion...

Lead member

Baroness Beckett

Answering member

Baroness Browning

Department

Privy Council; Leader of the House of Commons; President of the Council

Type

Parliamentary proceedings

Date

20 November 2000

Reference

357 c22-108

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Answered by

Robin Cook (Labour)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Oral answers to questions

Date

7 November 2000

Reference

356 c140-1

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Answered by

Robin Cook (Labour)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Oral answers to questions

Date

7 November 2000

Reference

356 c140-1

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

1st supplementary on idea of a second chamber in Europe for National parliamentarians.

Asked by

Stephen Ladyman (Labour)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Oral questions - 1st Supplementary

Status

Answered

Date

7 November 2000

Reference

356 c140-1

House

House of Commons

Untitled Debate

Debate to approve motions on the programming of bills and on the timing of votes (deferred divisions). (Inc ref to HC 589 1999/2000; HC 190 1997/98 and HC 20 1991/92). Amendment negatived on division (253 to 174). Main question agreed on division (296 to 137).

Lead member

Baroness Beckett

Answering member

Dominic Grieve

Department

Privy Council; Leader of the House of Commons; President of the Council

Type

Debates

Date

7 November 2000

Reference

356 c208-84

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, What support has been received from other EU member states for the ideas on modernisation of EU institutions expressed in the Prime Minister's speech in Warsaw.

Asked by

Stephen Ladyman (Labour)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Oral questions - Lead

Status

Answered

Date

7 November 2000

Reference

356 c140-1; 135161

House

House of Commons

Lord Chancellors Dept

Statement on progress in installing new IT equipment and systems in the civil courts. - Including ref to Modernising the Civil Courts (MCC) programme.

Asked by

Andrew Dismore (Labour)

Answering body

Lord Chancellor's Department

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

24 October 2000

For answer on

31 October 2000

Answered on

31 October 2000

Mr. Dismore: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department if he will make a statement on progress in installing new IT equipment and systems in the civil courts. [135125] Jane Kennedy: The Court Service has a rolling programme of improving existing IT systems in the County Courts together with a long-term business and IT strategy programme. The most recent significant IT change in the civil courts was the implementation of the Civil Justice Reforms. In order to implement this change effectively within the required timescales without excessive risk, the Court Service (in partnership with its IT supplier) made wide ranging changes to pre-existing systems. Core IT and business changes were implemented to the defined timetable--subsequent refinements have been introduced to improve operational effectiveness. However, it is recognised that there remains significant scope to exploit further the potential of modern technologies (as was highlighted by the civil.justice.2000 report). This theme is at the centre of the Modernising the Civil Courts (MCC) programme which we are developing. We plan to issue a consultation paper on MCC later this year. That paper will highlight a wide range of business areas where the application of a diverse set of technologies could significantly enhance the administration of civil justice. In order to ensure that change to IT systems is delivered in the most effective way, a department wide Information and Communications Technology strategy has been developed--this will ensure that the IT deployed is fully in line with the principle of the Modernising Government initiatives. MCC will involve a long-term programme of change. Thus, in parallel with it, the Court Service has begun to, and will continue to, improve current IT facilities. For example: A series of upgrades to CaseMan (the main county court IT system) have been implemented to deliver operational changes. These have incorporated a range of changes proposed by end users. There are standing processes to continue with future releases (taking on board end user input); A major upgrade of CaseMan has been contracted for with our IT provider and will eliminate old stand alone systems next year; Earlier this year a facility was introduced that allows major issuers to issue claims by submitting data electronically through telephone lines. Previously the submission of this data had been restricted to tape and disk; In the near future, the Court Service plans to pilot new electronic arrangements for handling certain applications to the county courts; The Court Service will also shortly be piloting kiosk based access to its electronic services in conjunction with the University of Wolverhampton, the CAB and Telford local authority; The Court Service is piloting a video conferencing network linking Cardiff, Manchester, Leeds and the Royal Courts of Justice; The Court Service rolled out laptops to the majority of the Judiciary. The services provided include access to the internet in general along with specific access to online legal sources related to the Human Rights Act; The Court Service relaunched its website that provides online access to a wide range of civil court forms and guidance along with general information as to the operation of the courts. This site is one of the most accessed websites provided by UK central Government.

Date

31 October 2000

Reference

355 c416-7W; 135125

House

House of Commons

Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make a statement about his policy on policing in rural areas. - Including figures.

Asked by

Julian Lewis (Conservative)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

31 October 2000

Reference

355 c438W; 134995

House

House of Commons

Deposited Paper HINF 2000/1739

New council constitutions guidance pack: local leadership, local choice. 2 volumes. DETR. 2000.

Deposited by

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Type

Deposited papers

Date

27 October 2000

Reference

HINF 2000/1739

Ministry of Defence

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the Modernising Defence initiative.

Asked by

Robert Key (Conservative)

Answering body

Ministry of Defence

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

23 October 2000

Reference

355 c33W; 132177

House

House of Commons

Deposited Paper Dep 00/1449

Outline plan of new ticket halls to be built at Kings Cross-St Pancras London underground station in connection with the completion of Phase 2 of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link. DETR. 2000.

Deposited by

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Type

Deposited papers

Date

6 October 2000

Reference

Dep 00/1449

House

House of Commons

Deposited Paper HINF 2000/1552

A map detailing Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link at King's Cross-St.Pancras. Includes plans for Phase 1 - Western Ticket Hall and Tube Ticket Hall, and Phase 2 - Northern Ticket Hall. DETR. 2000.

Deposited by

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Type

Deposited papers

Date

3 October 2000

Reference

HINF 2000/1552

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