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To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what estimate he has made of the number of people eligible for a non-automatic winter fuel payment for Winter 2000 who did not claim the benefit. - Includes figures.

Asked by

Lord Willetts (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Social Security

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

11 May 2001

Reference

368 c391W; 161048

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what proportion of over 65 year olds received flu immunisation in (a) the winter of 1997 and (b) the winter of 2000; 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

11 May 2001

Reference

368 c396W; 160369

House

House of Commons

Treasury

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to monitor the take-up of age-related personal allowances by pensioners completing the latest self assessment forms.

Asked by

Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Treasury

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

11 May 2001

Reference

160248; 368 c431W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Social Security

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, how many women aged over 60 years have not claimed their state retirement pension. - Fact that information is not available.

Asked by

Lord Lyell of Markyate (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Social Security

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

10 May 2001

Reference

368 c321W; 160980

House

House of Commons

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps he (a) has taken and (b) intends to take to promote uptake of digital television and, in particular, digital terrestrial television. - Inc ref to 'Opportunities for All in a World of Change'.

Asked by

Paul Clark (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

9 May 2001

For answer on

10 May 2001

Answered on

10 May 2001

Mr. Paul Clark: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what steps he (a) has taken and (b) intends to take to promote uptake of digital television and, in particular, digital terrestrial television. [161014] Mr. Chris Smith: As we announced in "Opportunities for All in a World of Change", the Government's aim is for the UK to have the most dynamic, high quality and competitive market for digital TV in the G7, as measured by take-up, choice and cost. The benefits of digital television are wide-reaching: it provides better picture and sound quality, enables an increased choice of programmes, both free-to-view and paid for, and can deliver new kinds of interactive broadcast services such as home shopping and home banking. Furthermore, while universal access to the internet, which is an essential objective for the Government, is not dependent on digital television, we strongly believe that the take-up of digital television does offer a valuable opportunity for many who may not otherwise seek to do so, to have access to the internet through the use of a familiar technology. We are now the world leaders in the take-up of digital television with nearly 30 per cent. of households already enjoying the benefits of digital viewing. Digital satellite, available in around five million households, is now well advanced and we understand BSkyB will achieve the full switchover from analogue to digital later this year. The roll-out of digital cable is progressing well, with ntl and Telewest having over one million digital customers. More than one million households have already decided to receive digital television through the terrestrial platform which requires relatively little receiving equipment and is likely to be the means by which many will continue to expect to receive their television services in the foreseeable future. Everyday more homes move to digital but we are well aware that a significant number remain to be convinced of the benefits of making the switch. This is the reason why a number of important initiatives have been put in place recently, with the co-operation of the broadcasting industry and of the ITC, to promote the development of digital television in the UK. These initiatives are in the following areas: extension of coverage; information for consumers and research on their needs and expectations; and involvement of the stakeholders. Government Departments and agencies are doing all that it is possible within the framework of international spectrum management arrangements to maximise the coverage of digital. We understand that the work on the equalisation of coverage across all six multiplexes-- the "core coverage"--is well advanced. We have recently written to digital broadcasters, seeking their commitment to ITC plans to double the power on eight key transmitters, allowing improvement to the signal quality, giving better, more reliable reception of free-to-air and subscription services. The involvement of the digital broadcasting industry is important in all areas: we will continue to meet all the stakeholders and ensure that the fair competition between them leads to an enterprising and consumer-friendly environment. We intend to take a strong part in progressing the plans that the ITC is making to implement a programme providing a pilot series of neighbourhoods across the country with free conversion to digital television. Our aim in this is to understand better the practical and social issues which will be faced by people in taking decisions on switching from analogue to digital television. These pilots will complement the findings of the Viewers Panel we established last year, and whose report, due in September, will help us to ensure that our policies are well informed by consumer concerns and needs. We also hope that the DVB logo, now being promoted by broadcasters, manufacturers and retailers, will help consumers to purchase digital televisions with confidence so that they are not misled into buying sets with "digital features", under the mistaken impression that they are actually purchasing equipment capable of receiving digital services. We must now discuss with the industry how best to promote this scheme to be sure that all the consumers receive the appropriate information before buying a new TV set. Alongside this initiative, we must also consider whether a public information campaign will be helpful to demystify digital television. We are committed to developing a strategic plan which will lead the UK to meet the criteria on affordability, availability and accessibility we have set to allow for full digital switchover within the period 2006 and 2010.

Date

10 May 2001

Reference

368 c308-9W; 161014

House

House of Commons

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what plans he has to appoint a digital champion to help oversee and take forward the take up of digital television services.

Asked by

Linda Gilroy (Labour; Co-operative Party)

Answering body

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

10 May 2001

Reference

368 c308W; 160201

House

House of Commons

Scotland Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, What plans she has to meet pensioner organisations in Scotland to discuss pension levels and the take up of the minimum income guarantee. (Failed OPQ). - Includes figures.

Asked by

John Robertson (Labour)

Answering body

Scotland Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

8 May 2001

Reference

368 c58W; 159300

House

House of Commons

Scotland Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, What action she is taking to encourage the take-up of the child tax credit in Scotland. (Failed OPQ).

Asked by

Anne Begg (Labour)

Answering body

Scotland Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

8 May 2001

Reference

159303; 368 c58W

House

House of Commons

Sainsbury of Turville, Lord

How they respond to the recent Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development survey placing the United Kingdom twenty-first out of 30 industrialised nations in the league table for broadband penetration with 0.8 broadband connections per 1000 citizens; and how they reconcile this with recent assertions by the Minister of State...

Asked by

Earl of Northesk (Conservative)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

8 May 2001

Reference

HL 1925; 624 c331WA

House

House of Lords

Falconer of Thoroton, Lord

How they respond to the survey from NetValue revealing that the United Kingdom is ranked tenth (out of eleven countries surveyed) in terms of broadband connection, with only one in 32 households, equivalent to 3.1 per cent, having a broadband connection compared with one in 9 in the United States,...

Asked by

Earl of Northesk (Conservative)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

8 May 2001

Reference

HL 1622; 624 c346-7WA

House

House of Lords

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will make a statement on the percentage of those registered under the Environmental Taskforce who go on to secure permanent employment in the environment sector. - Includes figure.

Asked by

Llew Smith (Labour)

Answering body

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

3 May 2001

Reference

367 c748W; 159728

House

House of Commons

Dept of Social Security

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, if employment credit is assessed as income for the purpose of calculating housing benefit and council tax benefit for a person setting up their own business under the New Deal 50 plus programme; and if he will make a statement; under...

Asked by

Clive Efford (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Social Security

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

10 April 2001

For answer on

3 May 2001

Answered on

3 May 2001

Mr. Efford: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) if employment credit is assessed as income for the purpose of calculating Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit for a person setting up their own business under the New Deal 50 plus programme; and if he will make a statement; [158457] (2) what circumstances employment credit is not treated as income for the purpose of calculating Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit for people on the New Deal 50 plus. [158456] Angela Eagle: The New Deal 50 plus provides advice and assistance to help older people become self- supporting either through securing a job or becoming self-employed. In its first year of national operation, New Deal 50 plus helped over 33,000 people move from benefits into work, nearly 4,000 of whom became self-employed. The New Deal 50 plus Employment Credit is an in-work income supplement designed to help people make the transition from benefits into work. So far as self-employed people are concerned, this credit cannot be offset against losses or liabilities. Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit are income related benefits and as such, all forms of income, including earnings and the New Deal 50 plus Employment Credit are considered when calculating entitlement. When the Employment Credit ceases, entitlement to these benefits may be reviewed. People generally will be better off by moving into work or becoming self-employed and receiving the Employment Credit. In some cases, the Employment Credit will increase an individual's income to a level which means they no longer need Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit. The Employment Credit is treated as income in calculating entitlement to Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit under all circumstances.

Date

3 May 2001

Reference

367 c785-6W; 158457;158456

House

House of Commons

Dept of Social Security

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, pursuant to his Answer of 25th April, Official Report, 367 c269W, how many incapacity benefit claims were terminated because the claimant (a) died, (b) reached pensionable age, (c) started employment and (d) left the caseload for another - Includes table and...

Asked by

Lord Willetts (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Social Security

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

3 May 2001

Reference

160231; 367 c786-7W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Education and Employment

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, if he will make a statement on the number of people who have, to date, taken up ILA's, indicating the critera used to determine suitability to open an ILA; and what the average amount invested for each individual is. -...

Asked by

Baroness May of Maidenhead (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Education and Employment

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

26 April 2001

Reference

158846; 367 c359W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Education and Employment

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, if he will make a statement on the progress of the Education Maintenance Allowance scheme in the London Borough of Camden; and how many students have taken up the allowance since its introduction. - Includes figures. (Holding answer 10 April...

Asked by

Glenda Jackson (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Education and Employment

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

24 April 2001

Reference

158019; 367 c217W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Education and Employment

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, how many people in Coventry have found jobs through the New Deal. - Inc table. (Holding answer 10 April 2001).

Asked by

Jim Cunningham (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Education and Employment

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

23 April 2001

Reference

367 c111W; 157858

House

House of Commons

Dept for Education and Employment

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, how many people in Hampstead and Highgate are benefiting from each strand of the New Deal. - Inc table. (Holding answer 10 April 2001).

Asked by

Glenda Jackson (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Education and Employment

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

23 April 2001

Reference

158021; 367 c111-2W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Social Security

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, pursuant to the oral statement of 2nd April 2001 366 c11, by the honourable Member for Birmingham, Perry Barr on the take up of the minimum income guarantee, for what reason he described the figure extrapolated by his Department from its...

Asked by

Steve Webb (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Social Security

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

10 April 2001

Reference

157148; 366 c614-5W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Social Security

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, if he will estimate the monetary value of unclaimed winter fuel payments by men aged 60-64 for the (a) 1997-98, (b) 1998-99 and (c) 1999-2000 winters.

Asked by

Steve Webb (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Social Security

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

10 April 2001

Reference

157054; 366 c612W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Social Security

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, if he will estimate the monetary value of unclaimed 2000-01 winter fuel payments by newly eligible men by 30th March.

Asked by

Steve Webb (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Social Security

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

10 April 2001

Reference

157056; 366 c612W

House

House of Commons

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