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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 11 Mar 2015
Oral Answers to Questions

"May I associate my party with the comments that have been made about Lord Molyneaux?

As the Secretary of State has said, economic progress and political stability in Northern Ireland are inextricably linked. Does she agree that the unravelling of the Stormont House agreement would be an unmitigated disaster for …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 11 Mar 2015
Oral Answers to Questions

" Does the Secretary of State intend to convene urgent all-party talks in an effort to put the Welfare Reform Bill back on track? By what date must the Bill be passed, if the Executive rather than civil servants are to set next year’s budget in Northern Ireland?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 10 Dec 2014
Oral Answers to Questions

"As the Minister said, central to attracting business investment into Northern Ireland is political stability and leadership. In that context, the Opposition welcome the Prime Minister’s planned visit to Northern Ireland later this week and his intention to participate, alongside the Taoiseach, in the current all-party talks. Will the Minister …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 10 Dec 2014
Oral Answers to Questions

"I thank the Minister for that answer. Will he clarify whether the Government are linking the devolution of corporation tax solely to the parties reaching an agreement on next year’s budget? Surely the decision should be based on longer-term considerations such as the impact on jobs and growth and the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 10 Dec 2014
Oral Answers to Questions

"I understand fully the concerns expressed by the hon. Member for South Antrim (Dr McCrea) about the recent horrendous attack in Lisburn on an elderly person, although I am not authorised to speak on sentencing policy on behalf of my party. The first responsibility of any Government in relation to …..."
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Written Question
Recruitment: Northern Ireland Office
Thursday 10th July 2014

Asked by: Ivan Lewis (Independent - Bury South)

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what discussions officials from his Department have held with their counterparts in the Northern Ireland Office about that Department accepting placements from the Civil Service fast stream programme.

Answered by Lord Maude of Horsham

As was the case under previous administrations details of internal discussions are not normally disclosed.

Written Question
Security: Northern Ireland
Wednesday 9th July 2014

Asked by: Ivan Lewis (Independent - Bury South)

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what guidance his Department provides to officials in the Northern Ireland Executive on personal security.

Answered by Lord Maude of Horsham

Cabinet Office provides security guidance to all departments

As was the case under successive administrations, we do not comment on the specifics of that advice.

Written Question
Civil Servants: Recruitment
Monday 7th July 2014

Asked by: Ivan Lewis (Independent - Bury South)

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many new graduate Fast Streamers were allocated places in each department in each year since 2010.

Answered by Lord Maude of Horsham

The pilot cohort of 100 Fast Track Apprentices began their apprenticeships in September 2013. Eight Government Departments across England participated in the pilot cohort:

· Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

· Cabinet Office

· Crown Prosecution Service

· Department for Education

· Department for Work and Pensions

· HM Revenue & Customs

· Ministry of Defence

· Ministry of Justice

Cohort 2 will begin in September 2014 and will place 200 apprentices across Departments and Agencies across England, including:

· Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

· Cabinet Office

· Crown Prosecution Service

· Department for Education

· Department for Work and Pensions

· HM Revenue & Customs

· Ministry of Defence

· Ministry of Justice

· Civil Service Employee Policy

· Civil Service Resourcing

· Civil Service Learning

· Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

· Department for Transport

· Department for Culture, Media and Sport

· Department for Communities and Local Government

· UK Trade & Investment, part of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

· Treasury Solicitor's Department

· Insolvency Service

· Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary

· Crown Commercial Service

The government plans to continue to grow this programme and expand it to other departments.

Annual Reports published by the Cabinet Office indicating the number of candidates recommended for appointment to the Graduate (now Generalist) Fast Stream are available at www.gov.uk.

A table showing the numbers recommended for appointment to the scheme for the period 2010-2012, distributed by department, has been placed in the library of the House. Data for 2013 is not yet available.

Written Question
Civil Servants: Recruitment
Monday 7th July 2014

Asked by: Ivan Lewis (Independent - Bury South)

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many places are available annually on the Civil Service Fast Track Apprenticeship Scheme.

Answered by Lord Maude of Horsham

The pilot cohort of 100 Fast Track Apprentices began their apprenticeships in September 2013. Eight Government Departments across England participated in the pilot cohort:

· Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

· Cabinet Office

· Crown Prosecution Service

· Department for Education

· Department for Work and Pensions

· HM Revenue & Customs

· Ministry of Defence

· Ministry of Justice

Cohort 2 will begin in September 2014 and will place 200 apprentices across Departments and Agencies across England, including:

· Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

· Cabinet Office

· Crown Prosecution Service

· Department for Education

· Department for Work and Pensions

· HM Revenue & Customs

· Ministry of Defence

· Ministry of Justice

· Civil Service Employee Policy

· Civil Service Resourcing

· Civil Service Learning

· Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

· Department for Transport

· Department for Culture, Media and Sport

· Department for Communities and Local Government

· UK Trade & Investment, part of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

· Treasury Solicitor's Department

· Insolvency Service

· Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary

· Crown Commercial Service

The government plans to continue to grow this programme and expand it to other departments.

Annual Reports published by the Cabinet Office indicating the number of candidates recommended for appointment to the Graduate (now Generalist) Fast Stream are available at www.gov.uk.

A table showing the numbers recommended for appointment to the scheme for the period 2010-2012, distributed by department, has been placed in the library of the House. Data for 2013 is not yet available.

Written Question
Civil Servants: Recruitment
Monday 7th July 2014

Asked by: Ivan Lewis (Independent - Bury South)

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, which Government departments do not participate in the Civil Service Fast Track Apprenticeship Scheme.

Answered by Lord Maude of Horsham

The pilot cohort of 100 Fast Track Apprentices began their apprenticeships in September 2013. Eight Government Departments across England participated in the pilot cohort:

· Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

· Cabinet Office

· Crown Prosecution Service

· Department for Education

· Department for Work and Pensions

· HM Revenue & Customs

· Ministry of Defence

· Ministry of Justice

Cohort 2 will begin in September 2014 and will place 200 apprentices across Departments and Agencies across England, including:

· Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

· Cabinet Office

· Crown Prosecution Service

· Department for Education

· Department for Work and Pensions

· HM Revenue & Customs

· Ministry of Defence

· Ministry of Justice

· Civil Service Employee Policy

· Civil Service Resourcing

· Civil Service Learning

· Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

· Department for Transport

· Department for Culture, Media and Sport

· Department for Communities and Local Government

· UK Trade & Investment, part of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

· Treasury Solicitor's Department

· Insolvency Service

· Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary

· Crown Commercial Service

The government plans to continue to grow this programme and expand it to other departments.

Annual Reports published by the Cabinet Office indicating the number of candidates recommended for appointment to the Graduate (now Generalist) Fast Stream are available at www.gov.uk.

A table showing the numbers recommended for appointment to the scheme for the period 2010-2012, distributed by department, has been placed in the library of the House. Data for 2013 is not yet available.