Asked by: Chris Leslie (The Independent Group for Change - Nottingham East)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the level of support the prudential regulatory regime provides to ensure the competitiveness of the UK insurance industry.
Answered by Simon Kirby
The UK insurance industry is the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. The government is aware of the important contribution of insurance to the nation’s economy and is keen to ensure the industry remains competitive. The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) is the independent regulator for major insurance firms in the UK, with a general objective to promote the safety and soundness of the firms it regulates.
The government continues to improve competitiveness and encourage growth in the sector. For example, as announced in the Autumn Statement, the government is consulting on draft regulations which will introduce a competitive regulatory and tax regime for Insurance Linked Securities in the UK. The regulations are designed to allow the UK to compete in this innovative area and will enhance our position as a global insurance hub.
Asked by: Chris Leslie (The Independent Group for Change - Nottingham East)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking as part of the negotiations for the UK to leave the EU to improve the competitiveness of the UK insurance industry.
Answered by Simon Kirby
The UK insurance industry is the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. The government is aware of the important contribution of insurance to the nation’s economy and it is also keen to ensure the industry remains competitive as the United Kingdom leaves the European Union. The steps we will take in the EU negotiations will be to achieve the best possible deal for the financial services sector as a whole.
In the meantime, the government continues to improve competitiveness and encourage growth in the sector. For example, as announced in the Autumn Statement, the government is consulting on draft regulations which will introduce a competitive regulatory and tax regime for Insurance Linked Securities in the UK. The regulations are designed to allow the UK to compete in this innovative area and will enhance our position as a global insurance hub.
Asked by: Chris Leslie (The Independent Group for Change - Nottingham East)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential effect of the recent EU Commission capital requirement directive proposal for foreign banks operating in the EU to set aside specific capital within EU intermediary holding companies on the long-term interests of the UK as a global financial centre; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by Simon Kirby
Following publication of the proposal on 23rd November, we are performing analysis to evaluate the impact of these rules. How much the proposals might affect individual EEA groups operating in the UK would depend on their particular group structure.
The rules are not final, but are the starting point for negotiations. The proposals will be taken forward in Council and the European Parliament, and the UK will continue to engage fully in that process, where we will robustly defend Britain’s interest.
The UK already requires that subsidiaries of large foreign financial firms in London are well capitalised, meeting local capital and liquidity requirements.
Asked by: Chris Leslie (The Independent Group for Change - Nottingham East)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what discussions Ministers and officials of his Department have had with NHS England on the expiry of the National Stroke Strategy in December 2016.
Answered by David Mowat
Decisions on whether the stroke strategy should be renewed are a matter for NHS England.
The Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) collects detailed data on the processes of care that a stroke patient receives in hospital. SSNAP covers all of the key aspects of care identified in the National Stroke Strategy. It also collects data on the care that discharged patients receive from community stroke teams (early supported discharge and community rehabilitation teams as well as bed based rehabilitation facilities) and provides the opportunity for clinicians to enter follow-up data six months after the stroke occurred. However, SSNAP does not collect data on patient experience and outcomes, areas highlighted as important in the strategy.
Asked by: Chris Leslie (The Independent Group for Change - Nottingham East)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what meetings Ministers and officials of his Department have had on the National Stroke Strategy since October 2016.
Answered by David Mowat
Decisions on whether the stroke strategy should be renewed are a matter for NHS England.
The Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) collects detailed data on the processes of care that a stroke patient receives in hospital. SSNAP covers all of the key aspects of care identified in the National Stroke Strategy. It also collects data on the care that discharged patients receive from community stroke teams (early supported discharge and community rehabilitation teams as well as bed based rehabilitation facilities) and provides the opportunity for clinicians to enter follow-up data six months after the stroke occurred. However, SSNAP does not collect data on patient experience and outcomes, areas highlighted as important in the strategy.
Asked by: Chris Leslie (The Independent Group for Change - Nottingham East)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, which key indicators defined as important in the National Stroke Strategy are not currently measured by the sentinel stroke national audit programme.
Answered by David Mowat
Decisions on whether the stroke strategy should be renewed are a matter for NHS England.
The Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) collects detailed data on the processes of care that a stroke patient receives in hospital. SSNAP covers all of the key aspects of care identified in the National Stroke Strategy. It also collects data on the care that discharged patients receive from community stroke teams (early supported discharge and community rehabilitation teams as well as bed based rehabilitation facilities) and provides the opportunity for clinicians to enter follow-up data six months after the stroke occurred. However, SSNAP does not collect data on patient experience and outcomes, areas highlighted as important in the strategy.
Asked by: Chris Leslie (The Independent Group for Change - Nottingham East)
Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many employers are currently accredited under the Two Ticks scheme.
Answered by Penny Mordaunt - Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons
The previous Positive about Disability (Two Ticks) scheme has been replaced by the new Disability Confident scheme, which was formally launched on 2 November 2016 with attendant publicity aimed at both employers and disabled people. Prior to the change there were about 3,500 employers listed as “Two Ticks”. There are currently more than 2,400 employers signed up to Disability Confident, with that number growing daily.
The new scheme has been designed to give employers the tools they need to recruit, retain and develop disabled staff. Employers currently registered with the Two Ticks scheme are invited to transfer to Disability Confident. If they accept, they are sent the Disability Confident Employer self-assessment pack and allowed 12 months to undertake the self-assessment.
Some employers have chosen to undertake the self-assessment straight away. In submitting details to be awarded Disability Confident Employer, the employer is required to confirm that they have undertaken the self-assessment.
No validation of the self-assessment is required. However, to reach the highest level of Disability Confident Leader, a business must put that assessment up for external challenge, which could include examination by disabled groups, disabled staff networks or professional assessment bodies.
The new Disability Confident scheme went live in a test and learn phase from July 2016. Feedback was considered and changes made to the scheme before it was launched on 2nd November. The effectiveness of the scheme will now be closely monitored, looking at the number of employers signed up by sector and by geographic area, as well as such issues as what offers of employment, apprenticeships, internships, etc. they are making and delivering.
Asked by: Chris Leslie (The Independent Group for Change - Nottingham East)
Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that disabled people are made aware that the Two Ticks scheme is being transferred to the Disability Confident scheme.
Answered by Penny Mordaunt - Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons
The previous Positive about Disability (Two Ticks) scheme has been replaced by the new Disability Confident scheme, which was formally launched on 2 November 2016 with attendant publicity aimed at both employers and disabled people. Prior to the change there were about 3,500 employers listed as “Two Ticks”. There are currently more than 2,400 employers signed up to Disability Confident, with that number growing daily.
The new scheme has been designed to give employers the tools they need to recruit, retain and develop disabled staff. Employers currently registered with the Two Ticks scheme are invited to transfer to Disability Confident. If they accept, they are sent the Disability Confident Employer self-assessment pack and allowed 12 months to undertake the self-assessment.
Some employers have chosen to undertake the self-assessment straight away. In submitting details to be awarded Disability Confident Employer, the employer is required to confirm that they have undertaken the self-assessment.
No validation of the self-assessment is required. However, to reach the highest level of Disability Confident Leader, a business must put that assessment up for external challenge, which could include examination by disabled groups, disabled staff networks or professional assessment bodies.
The new Disability Confident scheme went live in a test and learn phase from July 2016. Feedback was considered and changes made to the scheme before it was launched on 2nd November. The effectiveness of the scheme will now be closely monitored, looking at the number of employers signed up by sector and by geographic area, as well as such issues as what offers of employment, apprenticeships, internships, etc. they are making and delivering.
Asked by: Chris Leslie (The Independent Group for Change - Nottingham East)
Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that employers transferred from the Two Ticks scheme to the Disability Confident scheme are meeting the requirements for which they are being accredited.
Answered by Penny Mordaunt - Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons
The previous Positive about Disability (Two Ticks) scheme has been replaced by the new Disability Confident scheme, which was formally launched on 2 November 2016 with attendant publicity aimed at both employers and disabled people. Prior to the change there were about 3,500 employers listed as “Two Ticks”. There are currently more than 2,400 employers signed up to Disability Confident, with that number growing daily.
The new scheme has been designed to give employers the tools they need to recruit, retain and develop disabled staff. Employers currently registered with the Two Ticks scheme are invited to transfer to Disability Confident. If they accept, they are sent the Disability Confident Employer self-assessment pack and allowed 12 months to undertake the self-assessment.
Some employers have chosen to undertake the self-assessment straight away. In submitting details to be awarded Disability Confident Employer, the employer is required to confirm that they have undertaken the self-assessment.
No validation of the self-assessment is required. However, to reach the highest level of Disability Confident Leader, a business must put that assessment up for external challenge, which could include examination by disabled groups, disabled staff networks or professional assessment bodies.
The new Disability Confident scheme went live in a test and learn phase from July 2016. Feedback was considered and changes made to the scheme before it was launched on 2nd November. The effectiveness of the scheme will now be closely monitored, looking at the number of employers signed up by sector and by geographic area, as well as such issues as what offers of employment, apprenticeships, internships, etc. they are making and delivering.
Asked by: Chris Leslie (The Independent Group for Change - Nottingham East)
Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what evaluation he has made of the effectiveness of the Disability Confident scheme.
Answered by Penny Mordaunt - Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons
The previous Positive about Disability (Two Ticks) scheme has been replaced by the new Disability Confident scheme, which was formally launched on 2 November 2016 with attendant publicity aimed at both employers and disabled people. Prior to the change there were about 3,500 employers listed as “Two Ticks”. There are currently more than 2,400 employers signed up to Disability Confident, with that number growing daily.
The new scheme has been designed to give employers the tools they need to recruit, retain and develop disabled staff. Employers currently registered with the Two Ticks scheme are invited to transfer to Disability Confident. If they accept, they are sent the Disability Confident Employer self-assessment pack and allowed 12 months to undertake the self-assessment.
Some employers have chosen to undertake the self-assessment straight away. In submitting details to be awarded Disability Confident Employer, the employer is required to confirm that they have undertaken the self-assessment.
No validation of the self-assessment is required. However, to reach the highest level of Disability Confident Leader, a business must put that assessment up for external challenge, which could include examination by disabled groups, disabled staff networks or professional assessment bodies.
The new Disability Confident scheme went live in a test and learn phase from July 2016. Feedback was considered and changes made to the scheme before it was launched on 2nd November. The effectiveness of the scheme will now be closely monitored, looking at the number of employers signed up by sector and by geographic area, as well as such issues as what offers of employment, apprenticeships, internships, etc. they are making and delivering.