Asked by: Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when he last visited the Emergency Contingencies Planning College, The Hawkhills, Easingwold; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by Lord Maude of Horsham
I last visited the Emergency Planning College on 12 July 2013.
The College and its partnership contract continue to serve as excellent examples of what can be achieved by the application of innovation, energy and commercial skill in the delivery of an important public service.
I am pleased to report that the College was profitable in 2014 and will pay a dividend.
Asked by: Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the current claimant rate is for jobseeker's allowance in Thirsk and Malton constituency.
Answered by Brooks Newmark
The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply.
Asked by: Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will review his Department's civil contingencies response.
Answered by Oliver Letwin
As part of the UK’s integrated approach to emergency management, the Cabinet Office works with other government departments, devolved administrations, emergency responders and other organisations to enhance the UK’s ability to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies. The effectiveness of these arrangements are regularly reviewed.