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Adjournment debate on child poverty.
Adjournment debate on child poverty.
Lead member
Baroness Lestor of Eccles
Answering member
Simon Burns
Department
Department of Health
Type
Adjournment debates
Subjects
Children; Health; Families; Income; Poverty; School meals; Anaemia
Date
18 March 1997
Reference
292 c777-94
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
If he will list his official engagements for Tuesday 18th March.
If he will list his official engagements for Tuesday 18th March.
Asked by
Robert N Wareing
(Labour)
Answered by
John Major
(Conservative)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Prime Minister's questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
18 March 1997
Answered on
18 March 1997
Subjects
Poverty
Date
18 March 1997
Reference
292 c721-2; 19192
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
John Major
(Conservative)
Asked by
Robert N Wareing
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Type
Oral answers to questions
If he will list his official engagements for Tuesday 18th March.
Subjects
Poverty
Date
18 March 1997
Reference
292 c721-2
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
John Major
(Conservative)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Poverty
Date
18 March 1997
Reference
292 c721-2
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
1st supplementary on Conservative policies towards the poor.
1st supplementary on Conservative policies towards the poor.
Asked by
Robert N Wareing
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Prime Minister's questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
18 March 1997
Subjects
Poverty
Date
18 March 1997
Reference
292 c721-2
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Pursuant to his Answer, of 17th February, for what reasons the vaccination of poultry against Newcastle disease is normally prohibited in Northern Ireland. - (Holding answer 24 February 1997).
Pursuant to his Answer, of 17th February, for what reasons the vaccination of poultry against Newcastle disease is normally prohibited in Northern Ireland. - (Holding answer 24 February 1997).
Asked by
Paul Flynn
(Labour)
Answered by
Marquess of Lothian
(Conservative; Conservative)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
5 March 1997
Answered on
5 March 1997
Mr. Flynn: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to his answer of 17 February, for what reasons the
vaccination of poultry against Newcastle disease is normally prohibited in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
[17242]
Mr. Ancram: [holding answer 24 February 1997]:
Vaccination against Newcastle disease has been prohibited in Northern Ireland until recently because the Province's status as a
non-vaccinating area has permitted the prohibition of poultry--other than eggs and day-old chicks--from vaccinating countries. That
has helped to prevent the introduction of other poultry diseases from which Northern Ireland has been free. Vaccination also makes
it technically difficult to detect and diagnose Newcastle disease if it does occur.
Subjects
Northern Ireland; Poverty; Vaccination; Newcastle disease
Date
5 March 1997
Reference
17242; 291 c659W
House
House of Commons
Finance Bill. New clause 12 (for report stage). Other relief (No 2) relating to VAT and energy conservation. Not considered.
Finance Bill. New clause 12 (for report stage). Other relief (No 2) relating to VAT and energy conservation. Not considered.
Lead member
Alan Simpson
Type
Legislative formal proceedings
Procedure
New clauses
Legislation
Finance Bill 1996/97
Subjects
Conservation; Energy; Households; Poverty; Tax allowances; VAT
Date
5 March 1997
Reference
Consideration of Bill 733
House
House of Commons
If he will comment on the definition of fuel poverty.
If he will comment on the definition of fuel poverty.
Asked by
Martyn Jones
(Labour)
Answered by
Roger Evans
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Social Security
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
4 March 1997
Answered on
4 March 1997
Mr. Martyn Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will make a statement on the definition of fuel poverty.
[15238]
Mr. Roger Evans: The term fuel poverty has no precise meaning and is not adopted by the Department.
Extra help has been made available through the benefit scale rates and premiums--which includes help with payment of VAT on
fuel--and is worth around £1.4 billion a year to low income families with children and £1.1 billion a year to poorer pensioners.
Cold weather payments, which provide help to those most in need during periods of exceptional cold weather, the home energy
efficiency scheme and the direct payments scheme, which plays an important role in protecting benefit recipients who might otherwise
be at risk of having fuel or water supply disconnected, are further examples of our commitment to helping the most vulnerable.
Fuel bills have fallen by more than 1 per cent. in real terms over the last two years, whilst the main income-related benefit rates
have continued to be increased in line with inflation.
Subjects
Consumption; Energy; Households; Poverty; Prices; VAT
Date
4 March 1997
Reference
15238; 291 c560W
House
House of Commons
What research his Department has evaluated into the extent of poverty amongst the population over retirement age. (Failed OPQ).
What research his Department has evaluated into the extent of poverty amongst the population over retirement age. (Failed OPQ).
Asked by
Jeremy Corbyn
(Labour)
Answered by
Andrew Mitchell
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Social Security
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
25 February 1997
Answered on
25 February 1997
Mr. Corbyn: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what research his Department has evaluated into the extent of poverty
among the population over retirement age. [15761]
Mr. Andrew Mitchell: We conduct and evaluate many different pieces of research into the incomes of pensioners and other groups.
These show that pensioners' average incomes have risen by 60 per cent. in real terms since 1979.
Subjects
Personal income; Pensioners; Poverty
Date
25 February 1997
Reference
291 c200W;291 c201W; 15761
House
House of Commons
Lords debate on motion to call attention to the impact of poverty on ill health in Britain today and the case for action to raise the standards of health of the nation's poorest families. Motion withdrawn.
Lords debate on motion to call attention to the impact of poverty on ill health in Britain today and the case for action to raise the standards of health of the nation's poorest families. Motion withdrawn.
Lead member
Baroness Jay of Paddington
Answering member
Baroness Cumberlege
Type
Parliamentary proceedings
Subjects
Advertising; Health; Poverty; Tobacco; Standard of living; Social class
Date
12 February 1997
Reference
578 c246-312
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
Wednesday adjournment debate on poverty in Scotland.
Wednesday adjournment debate on poverty in Scotland.
Lead member
John McAllion
Answering member
George Kynoch
Department
Scottish Office
Type
Adjournment debates
Subjects
Poverty; Scotland; Poverty trap
Date
5 February 1997
Reference
289 c966-74;289 c964-72
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Supplementary on number of poor pensioners.
Supplementary on number of poor pensioners.
Asked by
Lord Field of Birkenhead
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Social Security
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
28 January 1997
Subjects
Pensioners; Low incomes; Poverty
Date
28 January 1997
Reference
289 c143
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Oliver Heald
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Social Security
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Pensioners; Low incomes; Poverty
Date
28 January 1997
Reference
289 c143
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What was the financial provision for the Church Commission on poverty in the last available year.
What was the financial provision for the Church Commission on poverty in the last available year.
Asked by
Jeremy Corbyn
(Labour)
Answered by
Michael Alison
(Conservative)
Answering body
Church Commissioners
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
27 January 1997
Answered on
27 January 1997
Mr. Corbyn: To ask the right hon. Member for Selby, representing the Church Commissioners, what was the financial provision for the
Church Commission on poverty in the last available year. [11151]
Mr. Alison: Most of the commissioners' expenditure goes on the support of a nationwide ministry, which includes the most deprived
areas of the country. In 1996 this support included £22 million on allocations for stipends and housing outgoings which was
specifically targeted on the needier dioceses.
Subjects
Church Commissioners; Church of England; Finance; Poverty
Date
27 January 1997
Reference
11151; 289 c48W
House
House of Commons
What (a) policy and (b) discussion papers he has issued since the Targeting Social Need policy was adopted by the Government; how this policy was to be implemented; and what were the reasons behind that approach. - Inc ref to Department of Economic Developments publication "Growing Competitively", May 1995, and...
What (a) policy and (b) discussion papers he has issued since the Targeting Social Need policy was adopted by the Government; how this policy was to be implemented; and what were the reasons behind that approach. - Inc ref to Department of Economic Developments publication "Growing Competitively", May 1995, and...
Asked by
Tony Worthington
(Labour)
Answered by
Marquess of Lothian
(Conservative; Conservative)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
22 January 1997
Answered on
22 January 1997
Mr. Worthington: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what (a) policy and (b) discussion papers he has issued since
the "targeting social need" policy was adopted by the Government; how this policy was to be implemented; and what were the reasons
behind that approach. [10940]
Mr. Ancram: The "targeting social need" initiative has sought to direct resources towards Northern Ireland's most disadvantaged
areas and people, objectively defined as being in greatest need, irrespective of community background. A major effect of this should
be to reduce socio-economic differentials between Protestants and Catholics. This approach was taken because of statistical evidence
of greater levels of deprivation among Catholics than among Protestants, though socio-economic disadvantage exists on both sides of
the community.
The targeting social need approach has been reflected in a range of strategy documents and discussion papers published by Northern
Ireland Departments in recent years on their social and economic policies. Examples include the Department of Economic Development's
publication "Growing Competitively", May 1995, and the Department of the Environment's "Making Belfast Work" strategy document,
March 1995. Published research papers on patterns of disadvantage and community differentials have also helped in applying the
initiative.
Subjects
Government departments; Northern Ireland; Poverty; Publications; Social policy
Date
22 January 1997
Reference
10940; 288 c657W
House
House of Commons
If he will comment on the impact of the European Commission's first Cohesion Report on regional policy in the United Kingdom.
If he will comment on the impact of the European Commission's first Cohesion Report on regional policy in the United Kingdom.
Asked by
Baroness Quin
(Labour)
Answered by
Greg Knight
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
22 January 1997
Answered on
22 January 1997
Subjects
Poverty; Regional planning and development; EU regional policy
Date
22 January 1997
Reference
10597; 288 c942
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Wednesday adjournment debate on unemployment and poverty in Cornwall.
Wednesday adjournment debate on unemployment and poverty in Cornwall.
Lead member
Lord Taylor of Goss Moor
Answering member
Eric Forth
Department
Department for Education and Employment
Type
Adjournment debates
Subjects
Aviation; Cornwall; EU grants and loans; Poverty; Road works; Unemployment; ECC International; A30
Date
22 January 1997
Reference
288 c929-38
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
1st supplementary on the gap between the richest and poorest regions in the UK and the number of people living below the poverty line. - Includes reference to 286 c696W.
1st supplementary on the gap between the richest and poorest regions in the UK and the number of people living below the poverty line. - Includes reference to 286 c696W.
Asked by
Baroness Quin
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
22 January 1997
Subjects
Poverty; Regional planning and development; EU regional policy
Date
22 January 1997
Reference
288 c942
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Greg Knight
(Conservative)
Asked by
Baroness Quin
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Oral answers to questions
If he will comment on the impact of the European Commission's first Cohesion Report on regional policy in the United Kingdom.
Subjects
Poverty; Regional planning and development; EU regional policy
Date
22 January 1997
Reference
288 c942
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Greg Knight
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Poverty; Regional planning and development; EU regional policy
Date
22 January 1997
Reference
288 c942
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons