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When he expects to be able to respond to the Fourth Report from the Treasury Select Committee on the International Monetary Fund (HC 68). - Includes fact that have written to Chairman of the Treasury Committee. Copies of letter in Library.
When he expects to be able to respond to the Fourth Report from the Treasury Select Committee on the International Monetary Fund (HC 68). - Includes fact that have written to Chairman of the Treasury Committee. Copies of letter in Library.
Asked by
Barry Legg
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Clarke of Nottingham
(Conservative)
Answering body
Treasury
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
21 March 1997
Answered on
21 March 1997
Mr. Legg: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he expects to be able to respond to the fourth report from the Treasury
Committee on the International Monetary Fund (HC 68). [21823]
Mr. Kenneth Clarke: I have today written to the hon. Member as Chairman of the Treasury Committee setting out the response of the
Government. Copies of my letter are being placed in the Library of the House.
Subjects
International Monetary Fund; Treasury
Date
21 March 1997
Reference
21823; 292 c976W
House
House of Commons
What is her policy on the return of historic objects in museums to countries of origin.
What is her policy on the return of historic objects in museums to countries of origin.
Asked by
Barry Legg
(Conservative)
Answered by
Iain Sproat
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department of National Heritage
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
20 March 1997
Answered on
20 March 1997
Mr. Legg: To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what is her policy on the return of historic objects in museums to
countries of origin; and if she will make a statement. [21609]
Mr. Sproat: Decisions about the possible return of historic objects in museums to countries of origin are primarily matters for the
governing bodies of each museum. These decisions raise complex issues of law and of general museum policy. Where there are legal
constraints on disposal, the Government have no intention of legislating to remove those constraints. The Museums and Galleries
Commission is currently preparing good practice guidelines on the steps that museums should take in response to the requests for the
return of objects from abroad. Any director concerned about specific requests for the return of objects may wish to write for advice
to the chairman of the Museums and Galleries Commission.
Subjects
Cultural heritage; Artworks; Museums and galleries; Museums and Galleries Commission
Date
20 March 1997
Reference
21609; 292 c703W
House
House of Commons
Supplementary on capital receipts, PBSR and interest rates.
Supplementary on capital receipts, PBSR and interest rates.
Asked by
Barry Legg
(Conservative)
Answering body
Treasury
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
13 March 1997
Subjects
Council housing; Interest rates; Public sector net cash requirement; Sales
Date
13 March 1997
Reference
292 c486
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
When she will next visit the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee.
When she will next visit the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee.
Asked by
Barry Legg
(Conservative)
Answered by
Iain Sproat
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department of National Heritage
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
12 March 1997
Answered on
12 March 1997
Mr. Legg: To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage when she will next visit the headquarters of the International Olympic
Committee. [20264]
Mr. Sproat: I am visiting the International Olympic Committee on 13 March at the invitation of its President, Mr. Samaranch. My main
aim is to ensure that the case for British sport and our commitment to attracting major international events, not least the Olympic
games, is fully understood at the highest levels of major international sports organisations. I shall also be using the opportunity
to stress the whole range of radical sporting initiatives which this Government have taken, including: the proposed British Academy
of Sport; National Lottery revenue support to develop sporting excellence and capital support for updating facilities, including the
proposed new English national stadium at Wembley and facilities in Manchester for the 2002 Commonwealth games. To underline the
importance of this visit, Mr. Craig Reedie, chairman of the British Olympic Association, and a member of the United Kingdom Sports
Council, will accompany me.
Subjects
Ministers; Sports; Domestic visits; International Olympic Committee
Date
12 March 1997
Reference
20264; 292 c219W
House
House of Commons
Supplementary on whether monetary union taking place later than 1 January 1999 would require a treaty amendment.
Supplementary on whether monetary union taking place later than 1 January 1999 would require a treaty amendment.
Asked by
Barry Legg
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
12 March 1997
Subjects
EU law; Treaties; Treaty on European Union
Date
12 March 1997
Reference
292 c353
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
If he will comment on the impact on the United Kingdom economy of the level of taxation in the United Kingdom relative to that in other major EU countries. (Failed OPQ)
If he will comment on the impact on the United Kingdom economy of the level of taxation in the United Kingdom relative to that in other major EU countries. (Failed OPQ)
Asked by
Barry Legg
(Conservative)
Answered by
Angela Knight
(Conservative)
Answering body
Treasury
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
13 February 1997
Answered on
13 February 1997
Mr. Legg: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the impact on the United Kingdom economy of the
level of taxation in the United Kingdom relative to that in other major EU countries. [14191]
Mrs. Angela Knight: The overall burden of taxation on the economy in the United Kingdom was 35.75 per cent. of GDP in 1995-96. This
represents one of the very lowest levels in Europe and is below that of France, Germany and Italy.
The Government are committed to low taxation and a tax system that raises revenue in ways that do least damage to the economy and
encourage enterprise.
Subjects
Taxation
Date
13 February 1997
Reference
290 c312W; 14191
House
House of Commons
Statement on what changes he proposes to the war pensions scheme following his consultations with the Central Advisory Committee On War Pensions on 26th November 1996.
Statement on what changes he proposes to the war pensions scheme following his consultations with the Central Advisory Committee On War Pensions on 26th November 1996.
Asked by
Barry Legg
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Lilley
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Social Security
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
29 January 1997
Answered on
29 January 1997
Mr. Legg: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what changes he proposes to the war pensions scheme following his
consultations with the Central Advisory Committee on War Pensions on 26 November 1996; and if he will make a statement. [13845]
Mr. Lilley: The general response of committee members was that the proposals represented a sensible and balanced approach. A warm
welcome was given to some of the proposals, but there was concern about a small number. After full consideration of all comments, I
have decided to proceed with the package, with some modification to reflect the consultation. My right hon. Friend the Lord MacKay
of Ardbrecknish is writing today to committee members with details of our decision.
The final form of the proposed changes to war widow's and war disablement pensions, to be implemented from 7 April 1997, is as
follows:
War Widow's Pension
I intend to expand the categories of automatic entitlement to a war widow's pension. From April a war widow's pension will be
awarded where the late husband was in receipt of unemployability supplement, and was assessed as at least 80 per cent. disabled due
to service at the time of his death. Payment for funeral expenses will be made in the same circumstances.
A war widow's pension, which ceases on the start of cohabitation, will be restored following the cessation of cohabitation, bringing
the position for cohabitees into line with that for those who remarry.
Because of the extension of restoration, war widows gratuities, currently payable when a widow remarries or starts to cohabit, are
no longer appropriate and will no longer be payable.
Following representation, we will not proceed with the original proposal to abolish war widow's rent allowance for new claims.
War Disablement Pension
I intend to abolish rank differences in war disablement gratuities. The new rates will be based on those previously appropriate to
an army major or equivalent.
I also intend to abolish the lower rate of clothing allowance. All payments will be made at the equivalent of the current higher
rate.
I intend to introduce minimum disablement gateways for new claims to certain supplementary allowances which may be paid with the
basic war disablement pension. For war pensioners mobility supplement and the allowance for lower standard of occupation the
threshold will be set as proposed at 40 per cent. For unemployability supplement the threshold will be at 60 per cent., rather than
the 80 per cent. originally proposed.
New awards of the allowance for lower standard of occupation and unemployability supplement will be restricted to those aged under
65 at the date of claim. Existing recipients of these allowances will not be affected by the proposed changes.
First payment for all awards of pension and allowances will be made from the first day of entitlement, rather than at present where
some are made from that day, and others from the start of the first pay week following.
On backdating of awards, I intend to introduce the changes as originally proposed, with the exception of the maximum limit applying
where the claimant's health had prevented him claiming earlier, or where the unavailability of classified papers has prevented an
earlier claim, or where the Ministry of Defence had overlooked arrangements to forward papers on invaliding or death in service to
this Department, or where there had been a change of medical opinion or legal interpretation. We had originally proposed a maximum
limit for backdating of one year prior to the date of claim in such cases. Following representation, we now propose to set the limit
at three years.
The War Pensions Agency will also introduce the following changes to the administration of claims to war widow's and war disablement
pensions.
The agency will cease issuing reminders to return claim forms, but will keep our procedures under review to ensure that no potential
pensioner is left in doubt about the importance of returning claim forms promptly. But, following representation that it would have
an adverse effect on the ability of ex-service organisations to conduct their business, the agency will not proceed with the
proposal to cease issuing copies of decisions to third parties who were involved in making the claim.
The agency also will cease the issue of four-yearly continuation notices in cases which attract a long-term interim assessment.
Pensioners will still be clearly told to let the War Pensions Agency know if their condition changes, and that it is possible to
review assessments.
When seeking a review of their assessment, pensioners will in the first instance normally be asked to provide evidence that they
have sought medical treatment or advice for their disablement since they were last assessed. The pensioner will not have to prove
deterioration, simply show that there are grounds for carrying out a full review.
The changes to the original proposals are a direct result of the concerns expressed by members of the central advisory committee,
and further improve the balance of a package which has found general approval. They will enable the War Pensions Agency to make
savings on administration of around £1 million a year.
Subjects
Disability; Pensions; Social security benefits; War pensions; War widow(er)s; War Pensions Agency
Date
29 January 1997
Reference
13845; 289 c297-9W
House
House of Commons
Supplementary on drug abuse and Public Entertainments Licences (Drug Misuse) Bill.
Supplementary on drug abuse and Public Entertainments Licences (Drug Misuse) Bill.
Asked by
Barry Legg
(Conservative)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Prime Minister's questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
16 January 1997
Subjects
Clubs; Drugs; Misuse; Pakistan
Date
16 January 1997
Reference
288 c449-50;288 c450
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
How many indemnity undertakings were given by departments under section 16 of the National Heritage Act 1980 for the sixth month period ended 30th September; and what was the value of (a) any contingent liabilities in respect of such undertakings given at any time under that section which remain outstanding...
How many indemnity undertakings were given by departments under section 16 of the National Heritage Act 1980 for the sixth month period ended 30th September; and what was the value of (a) any contingent liabilities in respect of such undertakings given at any time under that section which remain outstanding...
Asked by
Barry Legg
(Conservative)
Answered by
Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department of National Heritage
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
29 November 1996
Answered on
29 November 1996
Mr. Legg: To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage how many indemnity undertakings were given by Departments under
section 16 of the National Heritage Act 1980 for the six-month period ended 30 September; and what was the value of (a) any
contingent liabilities in respect of such undertakings given at any time under that section which remain outstanding as at 30
September and (b) non-statutory Government indemnities in respect of loans handled by the Government art collection which remain
outstanding as at 30 September. [7271]
Mrs. Virginia Bottomley: The provision for the Government indemnity scheme is made by the National Heritage Act 1980. The scheme
facilitates public access to loans of works of art and other items for public display made to museums, galleries and other such
institutions by private owners and non-national institutions. It does this by indemnifying lenders against loss or damage to their
loan. Loans covered by the scheme must be for public benefit. The scheme also covers loans of such objects for study purposes within
institutions where this would contribute materially to the public's understanding or appreciation of the loan--for example through a
scholarly publication.
In the six-month period ended 30 September 1996, the following undertakings to indemnify were given by the relevant Departments for
objects on loan to national and non-national institutions:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Numbers
Department of National Heritage 453
Scottish Office Education Department 164
Welsh Office Education Department 70
Department of Education for Northern Ireland 30
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
The value of contingent liabilities in respect of such undertakings given at any time under section 16 and which remain outstanding
at 30 September are:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
£
Department of National Heritage 1,388,795,250
Scottish Office Education Department 348,112,981
Welsh Office Education Department 49,547,929
Department of Education for Northern Ireland 7,013,664
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
The value of non-statutory Government indemnities to cover loans handled by the Government art collection and which were outstanding
at 30 September 1996 is: Value: £9,000,000.
Subjects
Artworks; Insurance
Date
29 November 1996
Reference
7271; 286 c410W;286 c408W
House
House of Commons
Supplementary on Privatising the student loan book and Maastricht convergence criteria.
Supplementary on Privatising the student loan book and Maastricht convergence criteria.
Asked by
Barry Legg
(Conservative)
Answering body
Treasury
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
28 November 1996
Subjects
Privatisation; Loans; Students; Student Loans Company
Date
28 November 1996
Reference
286 c453
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What will be the role of United Kingdom armed services in Asia after the United Kingdom's withdrawal from Hong Kong.
What will be the role of United Kingdom armed services in Asia after the United Kingdom's withdrawal from Hong Kong.
Asked by
Barry Legg
(Conservative)
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
26 November 1996
Answered on
26 November 1996
Subjects
Armed forces; Deployment; Hong Kong; Peacekeeping operations; Asia
Date
26 November 1996
Reference
4319; 286 c145
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
1st supplementary on same.
1st supplementary on same.
Asked by
Barry Legg
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
26 November 1996
Subjects
Armed forces; Deployment; Hong Kong; Peacekeeping operations; Asia
Date
26 November 1996
Reference
286 c145
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
How much money has been spent on decommissioning fishing vessels over the last three years.
How much money has been spent on decommissioning fishing vessels over the last three years.
Asked by
Barry Legg
(Conservative)
Answered by
Tony Baldry
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
21 November 1996
Answered on
21 November 1996
Subjects
Conservation; Fishing vessels; Fish; Quotas
Date
21 November 1996
Reference
285 c1097; 3731
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
1st supplementary on same.
1st supplementary on same.
Asked by
Barry Legg
(Conservative)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
21 November 1996
Subjects
Conservation; Fishing vessels; Fish; Quotas
Date
21 November 1996
Reference
285 c1097
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Statement on the key performance indicators for the RAF Maintenance Group Defence Agency for the financial year 1996-97.
Statement on the key performance indicators for the RAF Maintenance Group Defence Agency for the financial year 1996-97.
Asked by
Barry Legg
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Soames of Fletching
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
2 July 1996
Answered on
2 July 1996
Subjects
Standards; RAF Maintenance Group
Date
2 July 1996
Reference
35575; 280 c388-9W
House
House of Commons
What plans he has to call out any more Army Reserve and Territorial Army personnel in support of the operations in the former Yugoslavia.
What plans he has to call out any more Army Reserve and Territorial Army personnel in support of the operations in the former Yugoslavia.
Asked by
Barry Legg
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Soames of Fletching
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
22 May 1996
Answered on
22 May 1996
Mr. Legg: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to call out any more Army reserve and Territorial Army
personnel in support of the operations in the former Yugoslavia.[30819]
Mr. Soames: Approval has been given to call out up to 240 members of the Army reserve and Territorial Army to provide support to
operations in the former Yugoslavia. They will report from 12 June 1996 to mobilisation centres for selection and a short period of
training before deployment. All are volunteers.
Subjects
Army; Peacekeeping operations; Reserve forces; Yugoslavia; Territorial Army
Date
22 May 1996
Reference
30819; 278 c239W
House
House of Commons
Statement about the Defence Clothing and Textiles Agency for 1996-97. - Inc figs and fact that copy of framework document has been placed in Library. (in library as DEP/3 3813).
Statement about the Defence Clothing and Textiles Agency for 1996-97. - Inc figs and fact that copy of framework document has been placed in Library. (in library as DEP/3 3813).
Asked by
Barry Legg
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Soames of Fletching
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
16 May 1996
Answered on
16 May 1996
Mr. Legg: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement about the Defence Clothing and Textiles Agency for
1996-97.[30022]
Mr. Soames: The chief executive of the Defence Clothing and Textiles Agency has been set the following key targets for 1996-97:
(1) To achieve a minimum availability of 80 per cent. across the agency commodity ranges.
(2) To ensure that 80 per cent. of research and development milestones are met by the due date and within budget.
(3) To ensure that 90 per cent. of procurement milestones are met for key items, and 80 per cent. of procurement milestones are met
for other items, so that total planned time is achieved from initiation of requirement to delivery.
(4) To ensure that expenditure is managed to within 2.5 per cent. of budget.
(5) To ensure that 80 per cent. satisfaction rate is achieved on customer surveys.
These key targets take forward much of the work of the previous targets as set out in the Agency's first documents, and it is hoped
that the collocation of the Agency will drive the rationalisation and reform activities which are essential to the DCTA business
plan. Given all the other pressures on the agency, including downward financial pressure, I believe they are challenging but
achievable. Copies of the agency's new framework document will be placed in the Library of the House.
Subjects
Standards; Defence Clothing and Textiles Agency
Date
16 May 1996
Reference
30022; 277 c557-8W
House
House of Commons
Supplementary on PSBR and consequences of being part of single currency.
Supplementary on PSBR and consequences of being part of single currency.
Asked by
Barry Legg
(Conservative)
Answering body
Treasury
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
18 April 1996
Subjects
Economic and monetary union; Public sector net cash requirement
Date
18 April 1996
Reference
275 c829
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Statement on the outcome of her consultation in respect of the School Teachers' Review Body's recommendation on school teachers' pay. - Inc figs.
Statement on the outcome of her consultation in respect of the School Teachers' Review Body's recommendation on school teachers' pay. - Inc figs.
Asked by
Barry Legg
(Conservative)
Answered by
Baroness Shephard of Northwold
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department for Education and Employment
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
22 March 1996
Answered on
22 March 1996
Mr. Legg: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if she will make a statement on the outcome of her consultation
in respect of the School Teachers Review Body's recommendation on schoolteachers pay.[22931]
Mrs. Gillian Shephard: I am today confirming that I am accepting the school teachers' pay review body's recommendation to increase
teachers' pay by 3.75 per cent. with higher increases at the lower end of the classroom teachers' spine. This award will be staged
so that most teachers will receive 2.75 per cent. on 1 April 1996 and the remainder of the award on 1 December 1996. I will lay an
order before Parliament which will give the values of the new spine points and allowances with effect from 1 April 1996 and 1
December 1996.
I am writing to the teacher associations, the National Employers Organisation for School Teachers and the head teachers and chairmen
of governors of all schools in England and Wales notifying them of my decision. Officials will be writing to other interested
parties.
I have received a number of representations about the level of the award and the staging of it and considered them carefully. The
Government have decided to stage the pay awards for all the review body groups this year. The recommendations represented a marked
step up in the level of public sector pay settlements, compared with last year, with a substantial cost to public expenditure
programmes. Phasing the increase will also make it more manageable for local education authorities and schools.
I have also received a number of representations about my other proposals for teachers' pay and conditions in 1996-97 including my
proposals to introduce half points on the classroom teachers' spine with effect from 1 September 1996 and to allow teachers moving
schools or returning to teaching after a break voluntarily to surrender discretionary experience points for non-teaching service. A
number of complex issues have been raised which I wish to consider in detail. I will make a further announcement in due course on my
decisions with regard to these and my other proposals for teachers' pay and conditions in 1996-97.
I am announcing my confirmation of the pay award immediately because I want teachers to receive the first stage of their pay
increase as soon as possible after 1 April 1996.
Subjects
Pay; Pay settlements; Teachers; School Teachers' Review Body
Date
22 March 1996
Reference
22931; 274 c365W
House
House of Commons
Supplementary on stakeholder capitalism.
Supplementary on stakeholder capitalism.
Asked by
Barry Legg
(Conservative)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Prime Minister's questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
16 January 1996
Subjects
Labour; Economic systems
Date
16 January 1996
Reference
269 c538
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons