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As my hon. Friend knows, there are over 100 years of coal underground. Should we not look at a strategy for extracting that coal? That would make a major contribution to the eradication of fuel poverty.
As my hon. Friend knows, there are over 100 years of coal underground. Should we not look at a strategy for extracting that coal? That would make a major contribution to the eradication of fuel poverty.
Asked by
Jim Devine
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Energy and Climate Change
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
8 April 2010
I am sure it is right that a diverse energy supply will help us to keep control of energy prices, and clean fossil fuels such as coal will assist in that. That is why we are world leaders with our levy for supporting four commercial demonstration models of carbon capture and storage.
Subjects
Fuel poverty
Date
8 April 2010
Reference
508 c1163
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Prime Minister, if he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10 February.
To ask the Prime Minister, if he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10 February.
Asked by
Jim Devine
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Prime Minister's questions - Lead
Status
Withdrawn
Tabled on
4 February 2010
For answer on
10 February 2010
Date
4 February 2010
Reference
316555
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
That this House supports the provisions of the End of Life Assistance (Scotland) Bill introduced in the Scottish Parliament by Margo MacDonald MSP.
That this House supports the provisions of the End of Life Assistance (Scotland) Bill introduced in the Scottish Parliament by Margo MacDonald MSP.
Primary sponsor
Jim Devine
(Labour)
Type
Early day motions
Subjects
Ethics; Medicine; Scottish Parliament
Date
3 February 2010
Reference
793
House
House of Commons
Has my right hon. and learned Friend seen today's Daily Record, which exposed a legalised lending company charging an annual percentage rate of 2,639,538.9 per cent? Is it not about time that we followed the lead of European countries and put a cap on interest charges, especially in the run-up to Christmas?
Has my right hon. and learned Friend seen today's Daily Record, which exposed a legalised lending company charging an annual percentage rate of 2,639,538.9 per cent? Is it not about time that we followed the lead of European countries and put a cap on interest charges, especially in the run-up to Christmas?
Asked by
Jim Devine
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Prime Minister's questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
16 December 2009
I congratulate the Daily Record on its campaign against loan-sharking. It is important that we inform everybody that Government-funded money advice centres are there to help people, that in all areas there are loan-sharking investigation teams and that people can look to their credit unions for help. For many families, there is a lot of pressure at Christmas, so they should take advice and use credit unions.
Subjects
Money lenders
Date
16 December 2009
Reference
502 c959
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Can we follow the lead of other European countries and introduce a cap on interest rates for the likes of store cards? People will be using store cards over the next few weeks in the run-up to Christmas. If someone spends £1,000, it will take them 15 years to clear that if they simply pay the minimum. That is totally unacceptable.
Can we follow the lead of other European countries and introduce a cap on interest rates for the likes of store cards? People will be using store cards over the next few weeks in the run-up to Christmas. If someone spends £1,000, it will take them 15 years to clear that if they simply pay the minimum. That is totally unacceptable.
Asked by
Jim Devine
(Labour)
Answering body
Treasury
Topical questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
15 December 2009
I entirely agree with my hon. Friend that there is a problem with the high rates of interest charged by some lenders, particularly to vulnerable people. I am aware that some other EU countries have introduced interest rate caps. However, the evidence from those countries is that introducing a cap has not resolved the problem, as the institutions have got round it by introducing other charges. However, we are still reviewing the position with the Office of Fair Trading.
Subjects
Credit; Credit cards; Finance; Dunfermline Building Society
Date
15 December 2009
Reference
502 c798
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Is it not time that the international community got together and took sanctions against Israel for its behaviour?
Is it not time that the international community got together and took sanctions against Israel for its behaviour?
Asked by
Jim Devine
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for International Development
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
2 December 2009
I think that there is wide recognition on both sides of the House that continued humanitarian efforts are needed to support the people of Gaza and, indeed, the west bank, given the difficulties that currently afflict them. Equally, however, most hon. Members recognise that ultimately the resolution in the middle east lies in politics. I believe that the challenge at the moment is to get behind the efforts being made—I am glad to say—by President Barack Obama and his team, in the first year of his presidency, to support and facilitate the emergence of a comprehensive middle east peace plan. That seems to be the most effective way in which we can buttress the humanitarian work on which we are engaged.
Subjects
Development aid; International assistance; Palestine
Date
2 December 2009
Reference
501 c1091
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Again this week, there was an article in a national newspaper on the unacceptable behaviour of a senior manager working at Network Rail. I have been raising this matter, along with the Transport Salaried Staffs Association, for seven or eight months. I had a debate in Westminster Hall on the issue, where I asked 14 questions about it. Can I get an answer to those questions?
Again this week, there was an article in a national newspaper on the unacceptable behaviour of a senior manager working at Network Rail. I have been raising this matter, along with the Transport Salaried Staffs Association, for seven or eight months. I had a debate in Westminster Hall on the issue, where I asked 14 questions about it. Can I get an answer to those questions?
Asked by
Jim Devine
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Transport
Topical questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
22 October 2009
Industrial relations and staffing issues are between employers and their staff—in this case, Network Rail and its employees. Network Rail is a private company and the Department cannot involve itself in the staffing and operational aspects of the company’s activities.
Subjects
Industrial relations; Network Rail; Aviation
Date
22 October 2009
Reference
497 c1049-50
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Ronaldo sold for £80 million, Manchester City effectively owned by a country and offering John Terry wages of £250,000 a week, and an English manager saying that every player in Scotland is available at a price: is it not time we had an investigation into the running and funding of British football?
Ronaldo sold for £80 million, Manchester City effectively owned by a country and offering John Terry wages of £250,000 a week, and an English manager saying that every player in Scotland is available at a price: is it not time we had an investigation into the running and funding of British football?
Asked by
Jim Devine
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Topical questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
20 July 2009
My hon. Friend will know that is exactly why we wrote to the premier league, the Football League and the Football Association with a number of questions about the sustainability of football, together with issues around home-grown players. It is right for the Government to express the concern of ordinary fans and our communities about what is happening in football. The premier league is the best in the world and we want it to remain so, but we need transparency and sustainability. I shall be writing to the football authorities in the next few weeks to try to help move this thing forward, because there is great concern about the sustainability and viability of many football clubs.
Subjects
Football; BBC; Pay
Date
20 July 2009
Reference
496 c576
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
When we come back in October, it will be three years since the collapse of the Farepak Christmas savings scheme. The directors who ripped off tens of thousands of decent, hard-working families have never appeared in a civil court or a criminal court. Will the Minister, through his Department, organise a meeting with concerned MPs from both sides of the House and the liquidators?
When we come back in October, it will be three years since the collapse of the Farepak Christmas savings scheme. The directors who ripped off tens of thousands of decent, hard-working families have never appeared in a civil court or a criminal court. Will the Minister, through his Department, organise a meeting with concerned MPs from both sides of the House and the liquidators?
Asked by
Jim Devine
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Topical questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
16 July 2009
Yes, I would be happy to have that meeting. The report on this was completed in May 2008. It is long and detailed, and counsel has been considering it and its supporting information. If any proceedings are initiated as a result of the report, they obviously have to remain confidential until they reach court.
Subjects
Farepak; Contributions; EU budget
Date
16 July 2009
Reference
496 c442-3
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Will my right hon. Friend reassure health service workers that the recommendations of the pay review body will be honoured in full?
Will my right hon. Friend reassure health service workers that the recommendations of the pay review body will be honoured in full?
Asked by
Jim Devine
(Labour)
Answering body
Treasury
Topical questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
14 July 2009
Yes, I will.
Subjects
NHS; Pay; Mortgages; Repossession orders
Date
14 July 2009
Reference
496 c154
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Can my hon. Friend define what victory in Afghanistan would mean?
Can my hon. Friend define what victory in Afghanistan would mean?
Asked by
Jim Devine
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Topical questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
13 July 2009
The strategy is about ensuring that this country is safe. If that is to happen, we need sufficient capacity in the Afghan national army, police and Government, so that the Government of Afghanistan can bring about security in their country for themselves.
Subjects
Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan; Defence; Finance
Date
13 July 2009
Reference
496 c18
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
In view of the impact of the recession and of President Obama's meeting last week with the President of Russia, when they committed themselves to reducing their nuclear warheads by 500 each, is it not about time we publicly stated that we are not going to upgrade Trident?
In view of the impact of the recession and of President Obama's meeting last week with the President of Russia, when they committed themselves to reducing their nuclear warheads by 500 each, is it not about time we publicly stated that we are not going to upgrade Trident?
Asked by
Jim Devine
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
13 July 2009
No, it is not. If my hon. Friend wants to look at the record since we came to power, he will see that we have made significant reductions in our deployable nuclear capability. We have made a significant contribution to the reduction of nuclear weapons and we will obviously seek to be constructive when any propositions are made, but within the parameters of maintaining the British nuclear deterrent.
Subjects
Nuclear weapons
Date
13 July 2009
Reference
496 c11
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Does my right hon. Friend know about a Scottish company called Elimpus, which is at the forefront of technology in identifying leaks in nuclear power plants and from pylon wires? Recognising that it is a worldwide company, will he agree to meet me and its representatives so that its technology can be applied in Scotland?
Does my right hon. Friend know about a Scottish company called Elimpus, which is at the forefront of technology in identifying leaks in nuclear power plants and from pylon wires? Recognising that it is a worldwide company, will he agree to meet me and its representatives so that its technology can be applied in Scotland?
Asked by
Jim Devine
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Energy and Climate Change
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
9 July 2009
I am sure that the company to which my hon. Friend refers has equities in a range of areas, including carbon capture and storage. Subject to time being available, I am happy to meet him and its representatives.
Subjects
Carbon capture and storage
Date
9 July 2009
Reference
495 c1120
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what recent assessment he has made of the development of carbon capture and storage technology; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what recent assessment he has made of the development of carbon capture and storage technology; and if he will make a statement.
Asked by
Jim Devine
(Labour)
Answered by
Ed Miliband
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Energy and Climate Change
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
6 July 2009
For answer on
9 July 2009
Answered on
9 July 2009
Carbon capture and storage technology has huge potential to turn coal into a clean fuel of the future. While it has only been demonstrated at small scale, our plans will be among the largest demonstration projects in the world and we hope will drive us towards the successful deployment of CCS in developed and developing countries.
Subjects
Carbon capture and storage
Date
9 July 2009
Reference
495 c969W; 285166
House
House of Commons
Will my right hon. Friend, as part of this discussion about democratic renewal, include the abolition of the Act of Settlement, which is simply legalised sectarianism and has no role in the 21st century?
Will my right hon. Friend, as part of this discussion about democratic renewal, include the abolition of the Act of Settlement, which is simply legalised sectarianism and has no role in the 21st century?
Asked by
Jim Devine
(Labour)
Answering body
Cabinet Office
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
1 July 2009
I do not think that I would be being candid with my hon. Friend were I not to say that that is not part of the provisions of the draft Constitutional Renewal Bill.
Subjects
British constitution
Date
1 July 2009
Reference
495 c288
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
As health is devolved to the Scottish Parliament and to the Welsh and Northern Ireland Assemblies, has my right hon. Friend met the appropriate Health Ministers in those bodies? Is there a consistent strategy throughout the UK?
As health is devolved to the Scottish Parliament and to the Welsh and Northern Ireland Assemblies, has my right hon. Friend met the appropriate Health Ministers in those bodies? Is there a consistent strategy throughout the UK?
Asked by
Jim Devine
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
23 June 2009
The four Health Ministers have agreed a framework for handling the outbreak across the UK. I speak regularly to Nicola Sturgeon, Edwina Hart and Martin McGuinness and at all stages we are working together to make sure we adopt a consistent approach across the UK.
Subjects
Disease control; Swine flu
Date
23 June 2009
Reference
494 c649
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I am sure that I speak for the whole House when I associate myself with what my right hon. Friend said about the death of Kevin McDaid, but is my right hon. Friend aware that press reports are suggesting that members of the police force texted loyalist groups to tell them that tricolours were being raised in the community, and is the matter being investigated?
I am sure that I speak for the whole House when I associate myself with what my right hon. Friend said about the death of Kevin McDaid, but is my right hon. Friend aware that press reports are suggesting that members of the police force texted loyalist groups to tell them that tricolours were being raised in the community, and is the matter being investigated?
Asked by
Jim Devine
(Labour)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
3 June 2009
I am aware of those press reports. Indeed, on Saturday evening this week I spoke to the Chief Constable, who had been made aware of the stories. He has investigated the matter, and I am glad to tell my hon. Friend that the Chief Constable can find no evidence whatsoever to support the allegations that were made in the newspaper.
Let me say again that the best way in which we can deal with sectarian violence is by confronting these issues, which are the legacy of the past. We must uphold law and order, we must be firm in our justice, and we must ensure that we do everything we can to send a clear signal to young and old people that guns have no place in Northern Ireland today.
Subjects
Northern Ireland; Weapons
Date
3 June 2009
Reference
493 c263
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how much his Department paid in fees to Pender Coucher Associates for work in connection with the establishment of Network Rail in 2002.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how much his Department paid in fees to Pender Coucher Associates for work in connection with the establishment of Network Rail in 2002.
Asked by
Jim Devine
(Labour)
Answered by
Paul Clark
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Transport
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
20 May 2009
For answer on
1 June 2009
Answered on
1 June 2009
No payments were made to Coucher Pender Ltd. by the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions for work in connection with the establishment of Network Rail in 2002.However, the Strategic Rail Authority did engage Coucher Pender Ltd. as consultants in the work to bring Railtrack out of administration.The amount paid can be provided only at disproportionate cost.
Subjects
Consultants; Network Rail
Date
1 June 2009
Reference
493 c16W; 277365
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) how much was paid by Network Rail to Coucher Pender Ltd. formerly Pender Coucher Associates, between 2002 and 2007;
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) how much was paid by Network Rail to Coucher Pender Ltd. formerly Pender Coucher Associates, between 2002 and 2007;
Asked by
Jim Devine
(Labour)
Answered by
Paul Clark
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Transport
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
20 May 2009
For answer on
1 June 2009
Answered on
1 June 2009
These are commercial matters for Network Rail as the owner and operator of the national rail network. My hon. Friend should contact Network Rail at the following address for a response to his questions:"Network Rail""Kings Place""90 York Way""London, N1 9AG"
Subjects
Consultants; Network Rail
Date
1 June 2009
Reference
493 c17W; 277367
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) how much of the fees paid by Network Rail to Coucher Pender Ltd. between 2007 and 2009 was paid in salaries and bonuses to Iain Coucher and Victoria Pender;
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) how much of the fees paid by Network Rail to Coucher Pender Ltd. between 2007 and 2009 was paid in salaries and bonuses to Iain Coucher and Victoria Pender;
Asked by
Jim Devine
(Labour)
Answered by
Paul Clark
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Transport
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
20 May 2009
For answer on
1 June 2009
Answered on
1 June 2009
Iain Coucher is an Executive Director of Network Rail. Details of his annual salaries and bonuses are published in the company's Annual Reports and Accounts, which can be found on the Network Rail website at:"www.networkrail.co.uk"Victoria Pender's employment conditions are a matter for her and Network Rail. My hon. Friend should contact Network Rail at the following address for further information on his questions:"Network Rail""Kings Place""90 York Way""London, N1 9AG."
Subjects
Consultants; Network Rail
Date
1 June 2009
Reference
493 c16-7W; 277366
House
House of Commons