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Legislation
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Publisher
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills how many staff are employed by Consumer Focus Scotland; and how many of these will be transferred into the Regulated Industries Unit when it is established in April 2013.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills how many staff are employed by Consumer Focus Scotland; and how many of these will be transferred into the Regulated Industries Unit when it is established in April 2013.
Asked by
Ann McKechin
(Labour)
Answered by
Norman Lamb
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
13 April 2012
For answer on
17 April 2012
Answered on
23 April 2012
Following a consultation last summer, the Government announced their intentions for the future of consumer advocacy last week (11 April). The Government response stated that Citizens Advice and Citizens Advice Scotland will become the publicly funded voice of consumers from April 2013, championing their needs and empowering them to make the right choices for themselves. The Citizens Advice Service and Consumer Focus (including Consumer Focus Scotland) are currently considering what impact this will have on Consumer Focus' staff.The Government have also decided to create a small Regulated Industries Unit (RIU) by April 2013, initially with responsibility for postal services and energy across England, Scotland and Wales with additional responsibility for water in Scotland. The RIU will not be a new public body but will consist of the parts of Consumer Focus that currently carry out these functions and will ensure that the existing skills, knowledge and expertise is retained. The intention is that the RIU will be transferred to Citizens Advice and Citizens Advice Scotland in 2014, although this will be subject to the decisions made on Scottish devolution. Staff numbers have not yet been allocated, but the Government have confirmed that the RIU will include a physical presence in Scotland (and Wales). As we move into transition of both parts of this project, the Government will work closely with Citizens Advice, Citizens Advice Scotland and Consumer Focus (including Consumer Focus Scotland and Wales) to ensure minimum disruption to all staff.
Subjects
Staff; Consumer Focus Scotland
Date
23 April 2012
Reference
103564; 543 c733-4W
House
House of Commons
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House of Commons papers; Select Committee reports (Government responses);
Parliamentary committees
Committee
Scottish Affairs Committee
Legislation
Postal Services Bill 2010-12
Subjects
Postal services; Post Office; Scotland; Department for Business, Innovation and Skills; Communication Workers Union; National Federation of SubPostmasters; Association of British Credit Unions; Consumer Focus Scotland; International Flower Essence Repertoire
Commons Library location
CS 855
Date
15 March 2011
Reference
HC 884 2010-11
House
House of Commons
Type
Select Committee reports; House of Commons papers;
Parliamentary committees
Committee
Scottish Affairs Committee
Legislation
Postal Services Bill 2010-12
Subjects
Postal services; Post Office; Scotland; Department for Business, Innovation and Skills; Communication Workers Union; National Federation of SubPostmasters; Association of British Credit Unions; Consumer Focus Scotland; International Flower Essence Repertoire; Hall, James; Neal, Graham; Henderson, Andrea
Commons Library location
CS 855
Date
21 December 2010
Reference
HC 669 2010-11
House
House of Commons
I thank the Minister for his answer. I know that he will be aware of the significant work done by Consumer Focus Scotland and indeed of the very worthy work of citizens rights bureaux in Scotland in upholding citizens' rights. A report published today highlights one trend of serious concern: the number of people approaching citizens advice bureaux regarding employment support allowance has almost doubled in the last 12 months. In the light of the damaging cuts to the welfare budget announced last week and the significant additional pressures it will put on citizens advice bureaux, what discussions have the Minister and Secretary of State had directly with Citizens Advice Scotland regarding the transfer of these functions?
I thank the Minister for his answer. I know that he will be aware of the significant work done by Consumer Focus Scotland and indeed of the very worthy work of citizens rights bureaux in Scotland in upholding citizens' rights. A report published today highlights one trend of serious concern: the number of people approaching citizens advice bureaux regarding employment support allowance has almost doubled in the last 12 months. In the light of the damaging cuts to the welfare budget announced last week and the significant additional pressures it will put on citizens advice bureaux, what discussions have the Minister and Secretary of State had directly with Citizens Advice Scotland regarding the transfer of these functions?
Asked by
Cathy Jamieson
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
27 October 2010
The Scotland Office has been in dialogue with Citizens Advice Scotland—and, indeed, with the Scottish Government—about the services it currently provides and those it will provide if the functions from Consumer Focus Scotland are transferred to it. The hon. Lady makes an important point about the provision of advice, not just about the benefit she mentioned, but about all benefits.
Subjects
Consumer Focus Scotland
Date
27 October 2010
Reference
517 c295
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The Government carried out a review of the landscape of consumer protection bodies and will publish a consultation early next year with proposals to streamline and transfer the functions of Consumer Focus Scotland to Citizens Advice Scotland.
The Government carried out a review of the landscape of consumer protection bodies and will publish a consultation early next year with proposals to streamline and transfer the functions of Consumer Focus Scotland to Citizens Advice Scotland.
Answered by
David Mundell
(Conservative)
Asked by
Cathy Jamieson
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills on the future provision of services currently provided by Consumer Focus Scotland.
Subjects
Consumer Focus Scotland
Date
27 October 2010
Reference
517 c295
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The Scotland Office has been in dialogue with Citizens Advice Scotland—and, indeed, with the Scottish Government—about the services it currently provides and those it will provide if the functions from Consumer Focus Scotland are transferred to it. The hon. Lady makes an important point about the provision of advice, not just about the benefit she mentioned, but about all benefits.
The Scotland Office has been in dialogue with Citizens Advice Scotland—and, indeed, with the Scottish Government—about the services it currently provides and those it will provide if the functions from Consumer Focus Scotland are transferred to it. The hon. Lady makes an important point about the provision of advice, not just about the benefit she mentioned, but about all benefits.
Answered by
David Mundell
(Conservative)
Asked by
Cathy Jamieson
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
I thank the Minister for his answer. I know that he will be aware of the significant work done by Consumer Focus Scotland and indeed of the very worthy work of citizens rights bureaux in Scotland in upholding citizens' rights. A report published today highlights one trend of serious concern: the number of people approaching citizens advice bureaux regarding employment support allowance has almost doubled in the last 12 months. In the light of the damaging cuts to the welfare budget announced last week and the significant additional pressures it will put on citizens advice bureaux, what discussions have the Minister and Secretary of State had directly with Citizens Advice Scotland regarding the transfer of these functions?
Subjects
Consumer Focus Scotland
Date
27 October 2010
Reference
517 c295
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills on the future provision of services currently provided by Consumer Focus Scotland.
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills on the future provision of services currently provided by Consumer Focus Scotland.
Asked by
Cathy Jamieson
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answered by
David Mundell
(Conservative)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
19 October 2010
For answer on
27 October 2010
Answered on
27 October 2010
The Government carried out a review of the landscape of consumer protection bodies and will publish a consultation early next year with proposals to streamline and transfer the functions of Consumer Focus Scotland to Citizens Advice Scotland.
Subjects
Consumer Focus Scotland
Date
27 October 2010
Reference
18971; 517 c295
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons