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Which schemes submitted by fire authorities have been selected as Private Finance Initiative pathfinder projects. - Includes figures.
Which schemes submitted by fire authorities have been selected as Private Finance Initiative pathfinder projects. - Includes figures.
Asked by
David Sumberg
(Conservative)
Answered by
Tom Sackville
(Conservative)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
17 March 1997
Answered on
17 March 1997
Mr. Sumberg: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department which schemes submitted by fire authorities have been selected as
private finance initiative pathfinder projects. [20743]
Mr. Sackville: I am delighted to announce that the following eight projects have been selected as pathfinders:
Fire Stations:
Cornwall County Fire Brigade
Lancashire County Fire Brigade
Greater Manchester County Fire Service
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Training:
Avon Fire Brigade, Gloucestershire
Fire and Rescue Service and Somerset Fire Brigade (joint project)
South Wales Fire Service
Vehicles:
London Fire Brigade
Communications:
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service
Each of these projects will receive up to £70,000 in financial assistance in 1997-98 towards consultancy costs incurred by the
brigades in taking them forward. The experience of these pathfinder projects will also assist the fire service generally to take
full advantage of the potential of the private finance initiative to help meet brigades' capital requirements.
A total of 21 projects were submitted by fire authorities for consideration for financial assistance as pathfinders. This was an
excellent response and clearly demonstrates the willingness of the fire service to consider positively and imaginatively how private
finance can help meet its needs. We shall continue to provide advice and assistance to all brigades in exploiting the initiative.
Subjects
Fire and rescue services; Private finance initiative
Date
17 March 1997
Reference
20743; 292 c413-4W
House
House of Commons
Statement on wWhat plans he has to protect victims of rape and other offences from being personally cross-examined by unrepresented defendants. - Includes fact that discretionary scheme prohibiting unrepresented defendants from cross-examining vulnerable victims to be available to the courts for use in appropriate circumstances.
Statement on wWhat plans he has to protect victims of rape and other offences from being personally cross-examined by unrepresented defendants. - Includes fact that discretionary scheme prohibiting unrepresented defendants from cross-examining vulnerable victims to be available to the courts for use in appropriate circumstances.
Asked by
David Sumberg
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Howard of Lympne
(Conservative)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
17 March 1997
Answered on
17 March 1997
Mr. Sumberg: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to protect victims of rape and other offences
from being personally cross-examined by unrepresented defendants; and if he will make a statement. [20741]
Mr. Howard: The Government wish to take steps to prevent the ordeal experienced by some victims of rape and other offences who have
been personally cross-examined in court by unrepresented defendants. Therefore, we have undertaken a review into whether the
prohibition on the cross-examination of child witnesses by unrepresented defendants in cases of sexual offences, violence and
cruelty, which was introduced by the Criminal Justice Act 1991, should be extended to other cases.
In light of that review, I have concluded that it would be right for a discretionary scheme prohibiting unrepresented defendants
from cross-examining vulnerable victims to be available to the courts for use in appropriate circumstances. Where a prohibition was
imposed, cross-examination could only be conducted by a legal representative of the defendant.
Details of how the scheme would work, including the offences to which it should apply, will be considered further as part of the
wide-ranging review of court procedures for vulnerable witnesses which was announced by my right hon. Friend, the Minister of State,
on 23 January. This will enable the scheme to be developed in a co-ordinated way, alongside other issues covered by that review.
It is vital to encourage witnesses to come forward to give evidence against offenders and the Government have continually introduced
measures to improve the treatment of victims and witnesses by the criminal justice system. A discretionary scheme to prevent
cross-examianton by unrepresented defendants in appropriate cases is consistent with the Government's approach and will provide a
valuable addition to existing witness protection measures.
Subjects
Criminal proceedings; Crime; Courts; Rape; Sexual offences; Witnesses; Victims; Rules of procedure
Date
17 March 1997
Reference
20741; 292 c414-5W;292 c414-6W
House
House of Commons
What representations he has received in respect of his policy on the rates of income tax. (Failed OPQ).
What representations he has received in respect of his policy on the rates of income tax. (Failed OPQ).
Asked by
David Sumberg
(Conservative)
Answered by
Michael Jack
(Conservative)
Answering body
Treasury
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
13 March 1997
Answered on
13 March 1997
Mr. Sumberg: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received in respect of his policy on the rates of
income tax. [18540]
Mr. Garnier: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received on his policy in respect of income tax.
[18543]
Mr. Jack: I receive a steady flow of representations regarding all aspects of the tax system.
Subjects
Income tax; Tax rates and bands
Date
13 March 1997
Reference
18540; 292 c318W
House
House of Commons
Supplementary on Israel.
Supplementary on Israel.
Asked by
David Sumberg
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
12 March 1997
Subjects
Israel
Date
12 March 1997
Reference
292 c349
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Supplementary on prosecutions for racial harassment, particularly relating to al-Masari case.
Supplementary on prosecutions for racial harassment, particularly relating to al-Masari case.
Asked by
David Sumberg
(Conservative)
Answering body
Attorney General
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
17 February 1997
Subjects
Prosecutions; Racial violence; Racial harassment
Date
17 February 1997
Reference
290 c618
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What plans he has to ensure that convicted prisoners serve their full sentence.
What plans he has to ensure that convicted prisoners serve their full sentence.
Asked by
David Sumberg
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Blencathra
(Conservative)
Answering body
Home Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
5 December 1996
Answered on
5 December 1996
Legislation
Crime (Sentences) Bill 1996/97
Subjects
Prison sentences
Date
5 December 1996
Reference
286 c1194-5; 6156
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
1st supplementary on same.
1st supplementary on same.
Asked by
David Sumberg
(Conservative)
Answering body
Home Office
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
5 December 1996
Legislation
Crime (Sentences) Bill 1996/97
Subjects
Prison sentences
Date
5 December 1996
Reference
286 c1194-5
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Supplementary on economic situation.
Supplementary on economic situation.
Asked by
David Sumberg
(Conservative)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Prime Minister's questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
3 December 1996
Subjects
Economic situation
Date
3 December 1996
Reference
286 c792
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What representations he has received in connection with the management of properties owned by the Highways Agency in the Bury South constituency. -
What representations he has received in connection with the management of properties owned by the Highways Agency in the Bury South constituency. -
Asked by
David Sumberg
(Conservative)
Answered by
John Watts
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Transport
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
28 October 1996
Answered on
28 October 1996
Subjects
Compensation; Property transfer; Roads; M62
Date
28 October 1996
Reference
284 c321-2; 587
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
1st supplementary on management of empty properties cause dby cancellation of the M62 relief road.
1st supplementary on management of empty properties cause dby cancellation of the M62 relief road.
Asked by
David Sumberg
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Transport
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
28 October 1996
Subjects
Compensation; Property transfer; Roads; M62
Date
28 October 1996
Reference
284 c321-2
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
If he will comment on the statistically most likely candidate for an abortion within the North West Region in the latest year for which figures are available in terms of (a) the age of the woman, (b) the marital status of the woman, (c) the number of previous children of...
If he will comment on the statistically most likely candidate for an abortion within the North West Region in the latest year for which figures are available in terms of (a) the age of the woman, (b) the marital status of the woman, (c) the number of previous children of...
Asked by
David Sumberg
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Waldegrave of North Hill
(Conservative)
Answering body
Treasury
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
24 July 1996
Answered on
24 July 1996
Subjects
Abortion; North West
Date
24 July 1996
Reference
39861; 282 c544W;282 c543-4W
House
House of Commons
If he will give a breakdown by gestation of pregnancy of the number of abortions performed in the North West Region in the latest year for which figures are available; and for north west region, how many abortions have been performed under provisions of Abortion Act and how many to...
If he will give a breakdown by gestation of pregnancy of the number of abortions performed in the North West Region in the latest year for which figures are available; and for north west region, how many abortions have been performed under provisions of Abortion Act and how many to...
Asked by
David Sumberg
(Conservative)
Answered by
Angela Knight
(Conservative)
Answering body
Treasury
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
24 July 1996
Answered on
24 July 1996
Legislation
Abortion Act 1967
Subjects
Abortion; North West
Date
24 July 1996
Reference
39865;39863;39862;39864; 282 c543W
House
House of Commons
When he expects the appendices to Sir Richard Scott's report to be published. - They are to be published on 18 July as a two disk CD-ROM set.
When he expects the appendices to Sir Richard Scott's report to be published. - They are to be published on 18 July as a two disk CD-ROM set.
Asked by
David Sumberg
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Lang of Monkton
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
16 July 1996
Answered on
16 July 1996
Mr. Sumberg: To ask the President of the Board of Trade when he expects the appendices to Sir Richard Scott's report to be
published.[37885]
Mr. Lang: They are to be published on 18 July as a two-disk CD-ROM set.
Subjects
Arms to Iraq Inquiry; House of Commons papers; CD-ROM
Date
16 July 1996
Reference
37885; 281 c460W
House
House of Commons
Statement on the evidence submitted by Birds Eye Walls to an MMC inquiry following the undertaking given to the honourable Member for Dagenham on 17th April, Official Report, column 527W.
Statement on the evidence submitted by Birds Eye Walls to an MMC inquiry following the undertaking given to the honourable Member for Dagenham on 17th April, Official Report, column 527W.
Asked by
David Sumberg
(Conservative)
Answered by
John M Taylor
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
16 July 1996
Answered on
16 July 1996
Mr. Sumberg: To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on the evidence submitted by Birds Eye Wall's to
a Monopolies and Mergers Commission inquiry following the undertaking given to the hon. Member for Dagenham (Ms Church) on 17 April,
Official Report, column 527.[37966]
Mr. John M. Taylor: The Director General of Fair Trading, at the request of my predecessor, the hon. Member for Tatton (Mr.
Hamilton) carried out an investigation into whether, during an inquiry conducted by the Monopolies and Mergers Commission in 1993-94
into the supply of ice cream for immediate consumption in the United Kingdom, Birds Eye Wall's had supplied false or misleading
information to the commission. The supply of such false or misleading information is an offence contrary to section 93B of the Fair
Trading Act 1973.
Having considered the director general's report, and departmental and other independent legal advice, against the criteria set out
in the code for crown prosecutors, I have concluded that my Department should not take any further action in this matter.
Subjects
Inquiries; Monopolies; Birds Eye Wall's; Ice cream
Date
16 July 1996
Reference
37966; 281 c460W
House
House of Commons
To comment on NATO's peace implementation force in the forme r Yugoslavia. (Failed OPQ) - Ref to 279 c108W.
To comment on NATO's peace implementation force in the forme r Yugoslavia. (Failed OPQ) - Ref to 279 c108W.
Asked by
David Sumberg
(Conservative)
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
11 June 1996
Answered on
11 June 1996
Mr. Sumberg: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on NATO's peace implementation force in the
former Yugoslavia.[30899]
Mr. Portillo: I refer my hon. Friend to the oral answer that I gave earlier today to the hon. Member for Walsall, North (Mr.
Winnick).
Subjects
Military implementation force in Bosnia
Date
11 June 1996
Reference
30899; 279 c90W;279 c87W
House
House of Commons
Statement on when he expects to publish the 1996 Forward Look of Government-funded Science, Engineering and Technology. - Inc announcement that this has been laid before House today as Cm 3257.
Statement on when he expects to publish the 1996 Forward Look of Government-funded Science, Engineering and Technology. - Inc announcement that this has been laid before House today as Cm 3257.
Asked by
David Sumberg
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Lang of Monkton
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
21 May 1996
Answered on
21 May 1996
Mr. Sumberg: To ask the President of the Board of Trade when he expects to publish the 1996 "Forward Look of Government-funded
Science, Engineering and Technology".[30642]
Mr. Lang: The 1996 "Forward Look of Government-funded Science, Engineering and Technology", and its companion volume, "Science,
Engineering and Technology Statistics 1996", were laid in the House this morning. This year, in response to a recommendation of the
Science and Technology Committee, I have presented the documents as Command Papers. This will increase their accessibility to
Members of both Houses.
This is the third such annual publication. The "Forward Look" reiterates the Government's commitment to the White Paper policies set
out in "Realising Our Potential". It describes the Government's strategy for publicly funded science, engineering and technology
(SET) within a framework of five broad objectives:
to develop publicly funded SET to meet the country's future needs, taking account of `Technology Foresight', and fostering
partnership between the science and engineering base, industry and Government.
to maintain the excellence of UK science, engineering and technology, to advance knowledge, increase understanding and produce
highly educated and trained people.
to improve public awareness and understanding of SET
to maximise the effectiveness of our EU and international collaboration in meeting UK objectives
to promote collaboration between Government Departments and ensure that trans-departmental SET issues are handled effectively, while
improving efficiency and value for money.
The "Forward Look" also presents future SET expenditure plans, includes statements by individual departments and research councils
on their programmes, and reports progress on implementing the 1993 White Paper.
Subjects
Policy; Technology; Research; Science
Date
21 May 1996
Reference
30642; 278 c144-5W
House
House of Commons
1st supplementary on success of tax-exempt special savings account (TESSA) contrasted with Labour Party proposals to remove child benefit and impose new taxes on cars.
1st supplementary on success of tax-exempt special savings account (TESSA) contrasted with Labour Party proposals to remove child benefit and impose new taxes on cars.
Asked by
David Sumberg
(Conservative)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Prime Minister's questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
21 May 1996
Subjects
Tax exempt special savings accounts
Date
21 May 1996
Reference
278 c97
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Official engagements. -
Official engagements. -
Asked by
David Sumberg
(Conservative)
Answered by
John Major
(Conservative)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Prime Minister's questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
21 May 1996
Answered on
21 May 1996
Subjects
Tax exempt special savings accounts
Date
21 May 1996
Reference
28834; 278 c97
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What alternative sites to the Agecroft site in Salford were investigated by the Prison Service for the siting of a new prison; and what were the reasons the Agecroft site was preferred against each of such alternatives. - Text of letter from AJ Pearson of Prison Service Agency. Inc table.
What alternative sites to the Agecroft site in Salford were investigated by the Prison Service for the siting of a new prison; and what were the reasons the Agecroft site was preferred against each of such alternatives. - Text of letter from AJ Pearson of Prison Service Agency. Inc table.
Asked by
David Sumberg
(Conservative)
Answered by
Ann Widdecombe
(Conservative)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
13 May 1996
Answered on
13 May 1996
Mr. Sumberg: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what alternative sites to the Agecroft site in Salford were
investigated by the Prison Service for the siting of a new prison; and what were the reasons the Agecroft site was preferred against
each of such alternatives.[29077]
Miss Widdecombe: Responsibility for this matter has been delegated to the Director General of the Prison Service, who has been asked
to arrange for a reply to be given.
Letter from A. J. Pearson to Mr. David Sumberg, dated 13 May 1996:
The Home Secretary has asked me, in the absence of the Director General from the office, to reapply to your recent Question about
sites which were considered as alternatives to the Agecroft site in Salford.
Information about alternative sites considered and rejected by the Prison Service is provided in the attached table.
The Agecroft site, in comparison with the other locations considered:
made strategic sense in terms of other Prison Service establishments and courts in Greater Manchester;
was suitable in terms of topography and ground conditions;
was in the urban area, but was in a wedge of land largely isolated from its surroundings by a river and a canal. It was also at a
considerable distance from large housing developments;
was not allocated to any alternative use in the local planning control documents or policies;
was available for sale (the owners of several other sites indicated that they would not sell) and at a price which the Prison
Service could afford.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Reason
Broadway Oldham Oldham -- Allocated within Oldham
Development Plan for industry
and warehousing. Fragmented
site-- maximum single area
available 12 acres (too small).
Queens Road Cheetham Hill Manchester City Council Manchester City Council Used as a tip--unsuitable for
building.
Ashton Moss Tameside MBC Mixed inc. Tameside MBC Part within Green Belt.
Planning permission for high
quality industrial estate, site
available late 1997-1998 when
motorway
completed.
Kingswater -- North West Water Subject to tenancies
necessitating removal of two
golf clubs--timing a problem.
Wharfside Trafford MBC Multiple 20 acre site available--2
developers working up proposal
for 80 bedroomed hotel and
70,000 sq ft of B1 use for
first tranche. Some development
has now taken place.
Northwest Direct Trafford MBC Gazeley Properties Contains a significant number
of activities on site that
handle hazardous substances. 30
acre site ASDA superstore being
built on site. Plans for petrol
filling station, Costco and
cinema on remainder.
The Village Trafford MBC Trafford MBC Contains a significant number
of activities that handle
hazardous substances. Site
broken into small units; total
available 20 acres. Maximum
site size 4 acres.
Hough End Playing Fields Manchester City Council Manchester City Council Used for recreation. Council
unlikely to sell. Restrictive
convenant for public open
space.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Subjects
Construction; Greater Manchester; Prisons
Date
13 May 1996
Reference
29077; 277 c315-6W;277 c315-8W
House
House of Commons
What progress Bolton Bury TEC and CILNTEC are making on meeting the criteria for the award of a three year licence.
What progress Bolton Bury TEC and CILNTEC are making on meeting the criteria for the award of a three year licence.
Asked by
David Sumberg
(Conservative)
Answered by
James Paice
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department for Education and Employment
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
26 March 1996
Answered on
26 March 1996
Mr. Sumberg: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what progress Bolton Bury TEC and Cilntec are making on
meeting the criteria for the award of a three-year licence.[23280]
Mr. Paice: I am pleased to announce the award of a three-year licence to Bolton Bury TEC and Cilntec which have now completed the
process of meeting the rigorous standards that we set.
Subjects
Licensing; Training and enterprise councils; CILNTEC; Bolton Bury Training and Enterprise Council
Date
26 March 1996
Reference
23280; 274 c487W
House
House of Commons