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Answered by
Andrew Smith
(Labour)
Asked by
Ernie Ross
(Labour)
Answering body
Treasury
Type
Oral answers to questions
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, What assessment he has made of the impact of his Budget measures on employment; and if he will make a statement.
Subjects
Employment; Employment schemes; Poverty; Minimum wage; Working families tax credit; New deal schemes
Date
10 May 2001
Reference
368 c258
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
1st supplementary on benefits of full employment tackling poverty.
1st supplementary on benefits of full employment tackling poverty.
Asked by
Ernie Ross
(Labour)
Answering body
Treasury
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
10 May 2001
Subjects
Employment; Employment schemes; Poverty; Minimum wage; Working families tax credit; New deal schemes
Date
10 May 2001
Reference
368 c258
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Andrew Smith
(Labour)
Answering body
Treasury
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Employment; Employment schemes; Poverty; Minimum wage; Working families tax credit; New deal schemes
Date
10 May 2001
Reference
368 c258
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Whether they can confirm Red Cross reports of famine or severe malnutrition in Katanga province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC); and what assistance they are providing to those affected there and in other areas of the DRC outside government control. [HL 2102] - Inc figures.
Whether they can confirm Red Cross reports of famine or severe malnutrition in Katanga province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC); and what assistance they are providing to those affected there and in other areas of the DRC outside government control. [HL 2102] - Inc figures.
Asked by
Earl of Sandwich
(Crossbench)
Answered by
Baroness Amos
(Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
10 May 2001
Answered on
10 May 2001
Subjects
Humanitarian aid; Food supply; Poverty; EU aid; Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date
10 May 2001
Reference
624 c403WA; HL 2102
House
House of Lords
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, What assessment he has made of the impact of his Department's policies on child poverty. (Failed OPQ). - Inc figures.
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, What assessment he has made of the impact of his Department's policies on child poverty. (Failed OPQ). - Inc figures.
Asked by
Ben Chapman
(Labour)
Answered by
Baroness Primarolo
(Labour)
Answering body
Treasury
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
26 April 2001
For answer on
10 May 2001
Answered on
10 May 2001
Mr. Ben Chapman: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assessment he has made of the impact of his Department's policies on
child poverty. [159908]
Dawn Primarolo: Tax and benefit reforms announced in this Parliament will lift over 1.2 million children out of relative poverty.
As a result of the measures, families with children in the poorest fifth of the population will on average be £1,700 a year better
off, a real increase of around 15 per cent. in their incomes.
Subjects
Children; Families; Poverty
Date
10 May 2001
Reference
159908; 368 c279W
House
House of Commons
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, What assessment he has made of the impact of his Budget measures on employment; and if he will make a statement.
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, What assessment he has made of the impact of his Budget measures on employment; and if he will make a statement.
Asked by
Ernie Ross
(Labour)
Answered by
Andrew Smith
(Labour)
Answering body
Treasury
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
26 April 2001
For answer on
10 May 2001
Answered on
10 May 2001
Subjects
Employment; Employment schemes; Poverty; Minimum wage; Working families tax credit; New deal schemes
Date
10 May 2001
Reference
368 c258; 159886
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will make a statement on the Government's policies in respect of poverty reduction in Botswana. - Inc figure.
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will make a statement on the Government's policies in respect of poverty reduction in Botswana. - Inc figure.
Asked by
Ian Davidson
(Labour)
Answered by
Chris Mullin
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for International Development
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
8 May 2001
For answer on
10 May 2001
Answered on
10 May 2001
Mr. Davidson: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will make a statement on the Government's policies
in respect of poverty reduction in Botswana. [160829]
Mr. Mullin: Botswana's record in pursuing effective poverty reduction policies is one of the strongest in Africa, although many of
the gains made are under threat from the HIV/AIDS epidemic. DFID has contributed substantially to the Government of Botswana's
poverty reduction programmes focusing particularly on rural livelihoods, education and more recently in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
In the financial year 2000-01, DFID provided around £2.5 million directly to Botswana in addition to our contributions through
multilateral agencies.
Subjects
Poverty; Development aid; HIV/AIDS; Botswana
Date
10 May 2001
Reference
368 c314W; 160829
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Tony Blair
(Labour)
Asked by
Desmond Turner
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Type
Oral answers to questions
To ask the Prime Minister, If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 9th May. (Question not printed).
Subjects
Disadvantaged; Poverty; Hove; Brighton
Date
9 May 2001
Reference
368 c105
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Tony Blair
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Disadvantaged; Poverty; Hove; Brighton
Date
9 May 2001
Reference
368 c105
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
1st supplementary on social exclusion.
1st supplementary on social exclusion.
Asked by
Desmond Turner
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Prime Minister's questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
9 May 2001
Subjects
Disadvantaged; Poverty; Hove; Brighton
Date
9 May 2001
Reference
368 c105
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Prime Minister, If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 9th May. (Question not printed).
To ask the Prime Minister, If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 9th May. (Question not printed).
Asked by
Desmond Turner
(Labour)
Answered by
Tony Blair
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Prime Minister's questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
26 April 2001
For answer on
9 May 2001
Answered on
9 May 2001
Subjects
Disadvantaged; Poverty; Hove; Brighton
Date
9 May 2001
Reference
368 c105; 159646
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, If she will make a statement about the number of children living in poverty in Scotland in each year since 1997. (Failed OPQ). - Includes figures.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, If she will make a statement about the number of children living in poverty in Scotland in each year since 1997. (Failed OPQ). - Includes figures.
Asked by
David Marshall
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Foulkes of Cumnock
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
24 April 2001
For answer on
8 May 2001
Answered on
8 May 2001
Mr. David Marshall: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if she will make a statement about the number of children living in
poverty in Scotland in each year since 1997. [159304]
Mr. Foulkes: This Government have taken major steps to tackle child poverty since 1997. Measures taken include record increases in
universal child benefit, which for the first child has risen in real terms by 26 per cent. since 1997; the Children's Tax Credit,
which could benefit up to 400,000 families in Scotland; the Working Families Tax Credit which benefits around 110,000 Scottish
families; and the National Minimum Wage which benefits around 120,000 workers in Scotland. The Government have also just published a
consultation on two new proposals, the Child Trust Fund and the Saving Gateway, which will take further steps to tackle child
poverty.
Subjects
Children; Poverty; Scotland; Welfare tax credits
Date
8 May 2001
Reference
368 c59W; 159304
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, how many (a) children, (b) adults and (c) pensioners lived in poverty in the North West in each of the years from 1997 to date. - Inc figs and ref to "Opportunity for all" (CM4865) in Library.
To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, how many (a) children, (b) adults and (c) pensioners lived in poverty in the North West in each of the years from 1997 to date. - Inc figs and ref to "Opportunity for all" (CM4865) in Library.
Asked by
Nigel Evans
(Conservative)
Answered by
Hugh Bayley
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Social Security
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
27 April 2001
For answer on
8 May 2001
Answered on
8 May 2001
Mr. Evans: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many (a) children, (b) adults and (c) pensioners lived in poverty
in the north west in each of the years from 1997 to date. [160084]
Mr. Bayley: Poverty and social exclusion are complex multi-dimensional issues, affecting many aspects of people's lives--including
income, health, housing, the quality of their environment and opportunities to learn. There is no single measure that can capture
the complex problems that need to be overcome.
However, a number of these aspects have seen significant improvement in the north west since 1997. For instance, the proportion of
children achieving at least level 4 at key stage 2 has risen from 63 per cent. in 1997 to 75 per cent. in 2000 in English. In maths
the proportion rose from 63 per cent. to 73 per cent. The numbers claiming Unemployment Benefit have fallen by over 35 per cent.
since the election to 125,000 in March 2001. Unemployment has not been as low in the north west since May 1975. The percentage of
pensioners in 1998-99 in low income households in the north west Government office region was 24 per cent. on the before housing
costs measure and 27 per cent. on the after housing costs measure. This is similar to the level for Great Britain as a whole.
The annual report, "Opportunity for all" (CM4865), available in the Library, sets out and monitors the Government's strategy for
tackling poverty and social exclusion.
Note:
Low income figures are based on 60 per cent. median measures (including the self-employed) for 1998-99 which are the latest figures
available.
Subjects
Poverty; Children; Disadvantaged; Pensioners; North West
Date
8 May 2001
Reference
368 c8W; 160084
House
House of Commons
Type
Select Committee reports (Government responses); House of Commons papers;
Parliamentary committees
Committee
International Development Committee
Notes
Received 09.05.01
Subjects
Poverty; Developing countries; Development aid; Trade; World economy
Date
8 May 2001
Reference
HC 470 2000/01
House
House of Commons
Statement on if he will announce the areas that have been selected to participate in the first wave of the Children's Fund Local Network. - Includes list.
Statement on if he will announce the areas that have been selected to participate in the first wave of the Children's Fund Local Network. - Includes list.
Asked by
Baroness Merron
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Boateng
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
1 May 2001
For answer on
3 May 2001
Answered on
3 May 2001
Gillian Merron: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will announce the areas that have been selected to
participate in the first wave of the Children's Fund Local Network. [160358]
Mr. Boateng: I am pleased to announce today the 17 areas that have been selected to receive funding from the first wave of the
Children's Fund Local Network.
The Children's Fund was announced following the spending review 2000. The Fund is an important element of the Government's wider
strategy to tackle child poverty and social exclusion. The Local Network element of the Children's Fund is making £70 million
available over three years to fund the work of local community and voluntary groups helping vulnerable children aged 0-19.
The 17 areas across England, which have been included in the first wave of the Local Network, include those with the highest levels
of need and were chosen to ensure a spread of support across all regions in England, including some rural and coastal areas. By
April 2004 all areas across England will have access to the Fund. Each local fund will be administered by an experienced local
voluntary sector grant maker.
The Local Network will help children in poverty achieve their potential by investing directly in the work of local community and
voluntary groups that provide local solutions. Grants will be made under four themes Aspirations and experiences--projects that give
children experiences, or help them achieve goals that more privileged children may take for granted. Economic disadvantage--projects
that help families to improve their living standards and cope with difficulties that come from being on low incomes. Isolation and
access--projects that help children that are isolated or alone, or have trouble accessing services. Children's voices--projects that
give children and young people the chance to express their opinions and give advice on matters that concern them. Local Network
funding will be available in the following areas:
North-East
Tees Valley (Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Redcar and Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington) Tyne and Wear (Newcastle upon Tyne,
Gateshead, South Tyneside, North Tyneside, Sunderland)
North-West
Merseyside/Halton (Knowsley, Sefton, Liverpool, St. Helens, Wirral, Halton) Greater Manchester (Manchester, Salford, Oldham,
Rochdale, Bolton, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan, Bury, Stockport) Lancashire (Lancashire, Blackpool and Blackburn)
Yorkshire and Humberside
South Yorkshire (Doncaster, Barnsley, Rotherham, Sheffield) West Yorkshire (Bradford, Kirklees, Calderdale, Wakefield, Leeds)
Humberside (Kingston upon Hull, North-East Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire, East Riding)
East Midlands
Nottinghamshire (Nottingham and Nottinghamshire) Leicestershire (Leicester and Leicestershire)
West Midlands
Birmingham/Solihull (Birmingham and Solihull) The Black Country (Sandwell, Wolverhampton, Walsall and Dudley)
East
Norfolk
South-West
Cornwall (Cornwall with Isles of Scilly)
South-East
Kent (Medway, Kent) East Sussex (East Sussex and Brighton and Hove)
London
All London boroughs.
Subjects
Children; Disadvantaged; Community development; Grants; Poverty; Voluntary organisations; Young people; Children's Fund
Date
3 May 2001
Reference
367 c727-9W; 160358
House
House of Commons
Debate on a motion for the adjournment on the international development white paper (Eliminating world poverty: making globalisation work for the poor, Cm 5006)
Debate on a motion for the adjournment on the international development white paper (Eliminating world poverty: making globalisation work for the poor, Cm 5006)
Lead member
Clare Short
Answering member
Gary Streeter
Department
Department for International Development
Type
Adjournment debates
Subjects
Asylum; Debts; Developing countries; Development aid; International cooperation; Poverty; Refugees; Trade; Sustainable development; International economic relations; World economy
Date
3 May 2001
Reference
367 c1023-82
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will make a statement on the Government's plans for future collaboration with the European Community in the area of external development assistance. - Includes ref to new Department for International Development institutional strategy paper for the European Community in...
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will make a statement on the Government's plans for future collaboration with the European Community in the area of external development assistance. - Includes ref to new Department for International Development institutional strategy paper for the European Community in...
Asked by
Peter L Pike
(Labour)
Answered by
Clare Short
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for International Development
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
2 May 2001
For answer on
3 May 2001
Answered on
3 May 2001
Mr. Pike: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will make a statement on the Government's plans for
future collaboration with the European Community in the area of external development assistance. [160533]
Clare Short: I have approved a new Department for International Development institutional strategy paper for the European Community,
which has been prepared in consultation with the European Commission, other member states and civil society. The paper sets out a
number of objectives for my Department's work with the EC over the next three to four years. These focus on four key impact areas:
EC external assistance programmes which contribute effectively to the achievement of the international development targets; trade
and other EC policies that help developing countries benefit from the global economy; integration of environmental issues for
sustainable poverty reduction; and effective EC responses to crises, conflict and humanitarian disasters.
A copy of the institutional strategy paper is available in the Library of the House.
Subjects
Development aid; Disaster relief; Humanitarian aid; EU action; EU external trade; Poverty; Sustainable development; EU aid
Date
3 May 2001
Reference
367 c703-4W; 160533
House
House of Commons
Westminster Hall adjournment debate on the impact of HIV-AIDS in developing countries (inc ref to Select Committee on International Development third report - HC 354 2000/01)
Westminster Hall adjournment debate on the impact of HIV-AIDS in developing countries (inc ref to Select Committee on International Development third report - HC 354 2000/01)
Lead member
Lord Robathan
Answering member
Chris Mullin
Department
Department for International Development
Type
Adjournment debates
Subjects
Poverty; Developing countries; HIV/AIDS; International Development Committee
Date
1 May 2001
Reference
367 c180-99WH
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Baroness Amos
(Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Children; Developing countries; Development aid; Poverty; Eastern Europe
Date
30 April 2001
Reference
624 c1567
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
1st supplementary on same.
1st supplementary on same.
Asked by
Baroness Massey of Darwen
(Labour)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
30 April 2001
Subjects
Children; Developing countries; Development aid; Poverty; Eastern Europe
Date
30 April 2001
Reference
624 c1567
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords