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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

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

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what the start date is for construction works on the upgrade of the Great Western Main Line cited on page 47 of his Department's Ten-Year Plan.

Asked by

Bernard Jenkin (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

28 July 2000

Reference

354 c928W; 133503

House

House of Commons

Macdonald of Tradeston, Lord

What proportion of the increased capacity that will result from the modernisation of the West Coast Main Line is intended or expected to be made available for freight traffic. [HL 3654].

Asked by

Lord Greaves (Liberal Democrat)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

27 July 2000

Reference

HL 3654; 616 c83WA

House

House of Lords

The NHS plan. (In 2 volumes. Volume 1 - a plan for investment, a plan for reform. Volume 2 - the Governments response to the Royal Commission on Long Term Care, Cm 4192).

Type

Command papers

Notes

Received 27.07.00

Date

27 July 2000

Reference

Cm 4818

House

House of Commons

Office of the Secretary of State for Wales

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions he has had with the First Secretary concerning the reform of the NHS in Wales; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by

Lord Jones (Labour)

Answering body

Office of the Secretary of State for Wales

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

27 July 2000

Reference

354 c830W; 132379

House

House of Commons

Dept of Trade and Industry

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what plans he has to increase Post Office Counters investment in commercially viable sub-post offices in urban areas which are not areas of social deprivation.

Asked by

Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Trade and Industry

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

26 July 2000

Reference

354 c646W; 132798

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will list each application which he has determined for support from the Modernisation Fund, referred to in Figure 11.5 of the Departmental Report, indicating the health authorities to which each application related, the amount of each application, the date of...

Asked by

Nick St Aubyn (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

26 July 2000

Reference

354 c622W; 129688;129689;129690

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what proposals he has received from the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for a new medical assessment unit to be funded from the A&E Modernisation Fund; and if he will make a statement. - Includes figures.

Asked by

Paul Marsden (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

25 July 2000

Reference

354 c501W; 131702

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will make a statement about refurbishment of the accident and emergency unit at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. - Includes figures.

Asked by

Paul Marsden (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

25 July 2000

Reference

354 c501W; 131139

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what progress he is making on the National Plan for Health; and if he will make a statement. - Includes figures.

Asked by

Jim Cunningham (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

25 July 2000

Reference

354 c496W; 131503

House

House of Commons

Dept of Trade and Industry

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what the size is of the major package for the Post Office network provided for in the 2000 Spending Review, paragraph 15.12.

Asked by

Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Trade and Industry

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

25 July 2000

Reference

354 c522W; 132456

House

House of Commons

Librarians' tools

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House

Session

Year

Department

Member

Primary member

Answering member

Legislative stage

Legislation

Subject

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