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Statement on what plans he has to promote alternative dispute resolution in the settlement of disputes involving government.

Asked by

Chris Pond (Labour)

Answering body

Lord Chancellor's Department

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

22 March 2001

For answer on

23 March 2001

Answered on

23 March 2001

Mr. Pond: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what plans she has to promote alternative dispute resolution in the settlement of disputes involving Government. [155726] Jane Kennedy: My noble and learned Friend the Lord Chancellor has today announced an initiative on the settlement of Government disputes through Alternative Dispute Resolution. Under this initiative, Government Departments and agencies make these commitments on the resolution of disputes involving them: (1) Alternative Dispute Resolution will be considered and used in all suitable cases wherever the other party accepts it. (2) In future, Departments will provide appropriate clauses in their standard procurement contracts on the use of ADR techniques to settle their disputes. The precise method of settlement would be tailored to the details of individual cases. (3) Central Government will produce procurement guidance on the different options available for ADR in Government disputes and how they might be best deployed in different circumstances. This will spread best practice and ensure consistency across Government. (4) Departments will improve flexibility in reaching agreement on financial compensation, including using an independent assessment of a possible settlement figure. There may be cases that are not suitable for settlement through ADR, for example cases involving intentional wrongdoing, abuse of power, public law, Human Rights and vexatious litigants. There will also be disputes where, for example, a legal precedent is needed to clarify the law, or where it would be contrary to the public interest to settle. Government Departments will put in place performance measures to monitor the effectiveness of this undertaking.

Date

23 March 2001

Reference

155726; 365 c418-20W;365 c418-9W

House

House of Commons

Hunt of Kings Heath, Lord

1st supplementary on the informal arbitration system and on extra charges not being raised for matters beyond the operators control.

Asked by

Countess of Mar (Crossbench)

Oral questions - 1st Supplementary

Status

Answered

Date

5 March 2001

Reference

623 c5-6

House

House of Lords

Hunt of Kings Heath, Lord

Answered by

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour)

Type

Oral answers to questions

Date

5 March 2001

Reference

623 c5-6

House

House of Lords

Hunt of Kings Heath, Lord

Answered by

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour)

Type

Oral answers to questions

Date

5 March 2001

Reference

623 c5-6

House

House of Lords

Hunt of Kings Heath, Lord

What are the implications in law pertaining to the word 'arbitration' which made it impossible to introduce an 'arbitration system' at the same time as the Draft Meat (Hygiene and Inspection) (Charges) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2001.

Asked by

Countess of Mar (Crossbench)

Oral questions - Lead

Status

Answered

Date

5 March 2001

Reference

623 c5-6

House

House of Lords

Lord Chancellors Dept

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what bids have been received in each year since 1996 for funding for marriage support; how much each bid has been worth; which of the bids have been successful; and what is the total value of grants towards marriage and relationship support....

Asked by

Lord Willetts (Conservative)

Answering body

Lord Chancellor's Department

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

30 January 2001

For answer on

6 February 2001

Answered on

6 February 2001

Mr. Willetts: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what bids have been received in each year since 1996 for funding for marriage support; how much each bid has been worth; which of the bids have been successful; and what is the total value of grants towards marriage and relationship support. [148482] Jane Kennedy: The table sets out the Department's funding for marriage and relationship support since 1996. In general, funds have been allocated after negotiation, rather than as a result of a formal bidding process. The total funding will increase to £4.5 million in 2001-02, and to £5 million in 2002-03. Total funding for marriage and relationship support since 1996 £ _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Financial year Organisation 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-2000 2000-01 Core Relate 1,683,020.00 1,898,620.00 1,953,680.00 2,067,477.00 2,396,585.00 One Plus One 63,401.65 167,000.00 171,843.00 217,139.08 270,000.00 Marriage Care 163,770.00 263,770.00 271,419.00 292,876.41 333,516.00 Tavistock Marital Studies 375,435.00 385,759.46 396,946.00 422,757.65 486,161.00 Institute Jewish Marriage Council 16,912.00 16,912.60 41,912.00 49,009.80 48,313.00 Family Welfare Association 23,458.25 23,458.25 24,138.00 30,741.45 99,925.00 Inter-Agency Co-operation -- 21,200.00 -- -- -- London Marriage Guidance -- -- -- 50,000.00 100,000.00 Council Parentline Plus -- -- -- 20,000.00 60,000.00 Projects Relate -- 58,250.00 18,300.00 -- -- One Plus One -- 134,720.00 10,000.00 14,700.00 87,000.00 Marriage Care -- 67,214.00 15,000.00 -- -- Tavistock Marital Studies -- 10,550.00 10,550.00 -- -- Institute Family Welfare Association -- 72,550.00 40,600.00 -- -- Marriage Resource -- 138,128.00 -- -- -- African Family Mediation -- 89,190.00 21,680.00 -- -- Service and London Marriage Guidance The Light House (Christian -- 29,580.00 29,580.00 -- -- Care Ministry) All Souls College -- 42,751.00 35,864.00 -- -- Oasis Media--National -- -- -- 16,291.38 30,000.00 Marriage Week Community Family Projects -- -- -- -- 30,000.00 2as1.net -- -- -- -- 40,000.00 Asian Family Counselling -- -- -- -- 18,500.00 Service Total 2,325,996.90 3,419,653,31 3,041,512.00 3,180,992.77 4,000,000.00 _________________________________________________________________________________________________.

Date

6 February 2001

Reference

362 c444-5W; 148482

House

House of Commons

Lord Chancellors Dept

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what the costs of the recently completed research project into the Legal Services Commission's publicly-funded family mediation pilot project were; how many copies of the full research report were printed and what plans he has to publish more copies of the research;...

Asked by

Andrew Dismore (Labour)

Answering body

Lord Chancellor's Department

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

18 January 2001

Reference

361 c392W; 144885

House

House of Commons

Irvine of Lairg, Lord

Statement when they intend to publish the final evaluation report of research into pilot information meetings under Part II of the Family Law Act 1996, and whether they now intend to implement Part II of the Act. [HL 317]. - Includes fact that published today and ref to 602 c39WA.

Asked by

Baroness McIntosh of Hudnall (Labour)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

16 January 2001

Reference

HL 317; 620 c126-7WA

House

House of Lords

Lord Chancellors Dept

Statement on when he will publish the final evaluation report of research into pilot information meetings under Part II of the Family Law Act 1996; and what plans the Government has to implement Part II of the Act. - Inc figures, ref to 17 June 1999 333 c213-4W and fact...

Asked by

Iain Coleman (Labour)

Answering body

Lord Chancellor's Department

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

15 January 2001

For answer on

16 January 2001

Answered on

16 January 2001

Mr. Coleman: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department when she will publish the final evaluation report of research into pilot information meetings under Part II of the Family Law Act 1996; and what plans the Government have to implement Part II of the Act. [146031] Jane Kennedy: The Final Evaluation Report has been published today, and copies have been placed in the Library. The Lord Chancellor and I are grateful for Professor Walker and her team at Newcastle University for the very detailed and informative report they have produced. On 17 June 1999, Official Report, column 213W, the Government announced that it would await the Final Evaluation Report before deciding the way forward on Part II. The research has concluded that none of the six models of information meeting tested over a two-year period is good enough for the implementation of Part II on a nation-wide basis. It has shown that, for most people, the meetings came too late to save marriages and tended to incline those who were uncertain about their marriages towards divorce. While people valued the provision of information, the meetings were too inflexible, providing general information about both marriage saving and the divorce process. People wanted information tailored to their individual circumstances and needs. In addition, in the great majority of cases, only the person petitioning for divorce attended the meeting, but marriage counselling, conciliatory divorce and mediation depend for success on the willing involvement of both parties. The Report has suggested testing a further model designed to address the majority of the shortcomings identified in the pilots. However, this new kind of meeting would not solve the underlying problems associated with compulsory information meetings, in particular the timing of the meetings in the divorce process and their inability to engage both parties. Furthermore, in the Government's view the problems with Part II are not limited to the provisions on information meetings. The new procedures would be complex and likely to lead to significant delay and uncertainty which would not be in the best interests of the couple or their children. There are concerns that the provisions would prove unworkable in practice. The Government therefore do not believe Part II would fulfil the principles of Part I of the Act, to which it remains committed. These principles include saving saveable marriages and, where marriages break down, bringing them to an end with the minimum distress to the parties and children affected. The Government are not satisfied that it would be right to proceed with the implementation of Part II and proposes to invite Parliament to repeal the relevant sections of the Family Law Act 1996 once a suitable legislative opportunity occurs. This decision does not affect section 22, in Part II, relating to the funding of marriage support services, which is in force and will remain so. In addition, while it is not possible to implement separately the provisions at sections 9(3) and (4) of Part II, the Government is sympathetic to the needs of Jewish women who are denied a religious divorce, and is considering the best way forward. The Government will draw on the Evaluation Report and build on the initiatives already under way in its efforts to support marriage and stable relationships and to reduce the damaging impact of family conflict and relationship breakdown on children. It has taken forward a wide range of measures over the past three years to help families, including establishing the new Children's Fund and the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service, improving maternity and parental leave arrangements, and increasing funding for marriage and relationship support to a total of £5 million per annum by 2002-03.

Legislation

Family Law Act 1996

Date

16 January 2001

Reference

361 c219-20W; 146031

House

House of Commons

Lord Chancellors Dept

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what grants his Department has made towards marriage and relationship support in the current financial year. - Inc figures.

Asked by

Iain Coleman (Labour)

Answering body

Lord Chancellor's Department

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

16 January 2001

Reference

146029; 361 c220-1W

House

House of Commons

Agreement with France concerning fishing in the Bay of Granville, with exchange of notes and declaration (St Helier 2000).(Includes an explanatory memorandum No 43).

Type

Treaties; Command papers

Notes

Received 04.01.01

Date

29 December 2000

Reference

Cm 5025;France 4 (2000)

House

House of Commons

Lord Chancellors Dept

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, when the Legal Services Commission will publish the results of Professor Gwynn Davis's research into publicly funded family mediation implemented under Part III of the Family Law Act 1996. - Inc ref to "Monitoring Publicly Funded Mediation", in Libraries. (Dep 00/1880 and...

Asked by

Ian Gibson (Labour)

Answering body

Lord Chancellor's Department

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

20 December 2000

Reference

144041; 360 c240-1W

House

House of Commons

Irvine of Lairg, Lord

Statement on when the Legal Services Commission will publish the results of Professor Gwynn Davis's research into publicly funded family mediation implemented under Part 3 of the Family Law Act 1996. [HL 233]. - Includes fact that the research report Monitoring Publicly Funded Family Mediation today, copies in Library.

Asked by

Baroness Gould of Potternewton (Labour)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

20 December 2000

Reference

HL 233; 620 c72WA

House

House of Lords

Librarians' tools

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