23 Oct 2024·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
AskedWhether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on safety procedures for workers on the Seagreen offshore wind farm.
ReplyThe Secretary of State continues to have ongoing discussions with Cabinet colleagues concerning Departmental business.Safety procedures for offshore wind farms is a matter for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). HSE recently served a prohibition notice...
23 Oct 2024·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
AskedWhether he has had discussions with (a) Cabinet colleagues, (b) the offshore wind industry and (c) trade unions on the collision between the Wind of Hope vessel and a turbine in the Hornsea 1
ReplyThe Secretary of State continues to have ongoing discussions with Cabinet colleagues, the offshore wind industry and trade unions concerning Departmental business.The collision involving the Wind of Hope vessel was reported to the appropriate authorities....
23 Oct 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhether she has had discussions with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Maritime and Coastguard Agency on the collision between the Wind of Hope vessel and a turbine in the Hornsea 1 offshore wind farm on 20 Se
ReplyThe Marine Accident Investigation Branch was notified of the incident via the usual channels. However, no further action was taken as it occurred outside of UK waters and the vessel is French-flagged.
23 Oct 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhat recent discussions officials in her Department have had with the owners of Purfleet port on (a) enforcement of and (b) compliance with the Seafarers Wages Act 2024.
ReplyFeedback from industry has been crucial throughout the legislative process and officials have engaged extensively with ports and ferry operators on the regulations and supporting guidance, which set out the responsibilities of the ports and operators unde...
23 Oct 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhat information her Department has on the number of times the Ro-Ro cargo ferry Laureline called in Purfleet port in the 2023-24 financial year.
ReplyAccording to the Department's vessel arrival statistics, in the calendar year 2023, the merchant vessel Laureline (9823352) did not call at Purfleet port. The Department cannot disclose data pertaining to 2024 as these data are unpublished and will only b...
22 Oct 2024·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 21 October 2024 to Question 9158 on Homelessness, what redress is available to a receiving Local Authority when a local authority breaches section 208 o
ReplyHomelessness legislation and the Code of Guidance is clear that local authorities should place individuals within their own area, and when this is not possible, they should place the household as near as possible. The Government is clear that local author...
21 Oct 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedIf she will make an assessment of the adequacy of the (a) top speed and (b) tilting ability of the new Hitachi 805 trains.
ReplyThe Hitachi-built Class 805 train has a top speed of 125mph (200km/h), which is adequate for use on the West Coast Mainline and in line with the in-service Class 390 Pendolinos. The Class 805 train, unlike the Pendolinos operated by Avanti West Coast, doe...
18 Oct 2024·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
AskedWhether his Department has made direct payments to the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme under the existing guarantee arrangements.
ReplyNo such payments have been made.
18 Oct 2024·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
AskedHow many former employees were recipients of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme in (a) Easington constituency and (b) the UK in October 2024.
ReplyWe are unable to provide the breakdown requested. However, information from the trustees shows that, as at 22 July 2024, the number of pensioner and dependant members in the UK was 39,251 and in Easington was 748.
18 Oct 2024·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
AskedHow many dependents were recipients of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme in (a) Easington constituency and (b) the UK in October 2024.
ReplyWe are unable to provide the breakdown requested. However, information from the trustees shows that, as at 22 July 2024, the number of pensioner and dependant members in the UK was 39,251 and in Easington was 748.
18 Oct 2024·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
AskedHow many members of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme have not reached pension age.
ReplyInformation from the Trustees indicates that there were 1,861 members who have not yet reached pension age as at 9 September 2024.
18 Oct 2024·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
AskedHow many members of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme are yet to receive their pension because they have deferred their pension.
ReplyInformation from the Trustees indicates that, as of 9 September 2024, there were 1,143 members who had yet to receive their pension because they have deferred.
18 Oct 2024·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
AskedWhether his Department has made direct payments to the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme under the guarantee arrangements before the surplus sharing arrangements ended.
ReplyNo such payments have been made.
16 Oct 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhat assessment she has made of the adequacy of Network Rail’s (a) maintenance and (b) renewal work since the start of Control Period 7 on 1 April 2024.
ReplyThe Department for Transport monitors Network Rail’s delivery of its work on a continuing basis and the independent rail safety and economic regulator, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), holds Network Rail to account for its delivery of its maintenance an...
16 Oct 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedIf she will make an estimate of future rail passenger demand by 2050.
ReplyIn line with our published guidance, the Department has developed and maintains a number of possible rail demand forecasts in both the medium and long term which we update at regular intervals. Our long-term forecasting framework extends to (and beyond) 2...
15 Oct 2024·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 14 October 2024 to Question 7729 on Homelessness, what information her Department collects to monitor the distance of out-of-area placements.
ReplyHomelessness levels are far too high and can have a devastating impact on households affected, as well as putting local authorities and their services under financial strain. Homelessness legislation and the Code of Guidance sets out that local authoritie...
15 Oct 2024·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 14 October 2024 to Question 7731 on Homelessness, if she will require local authorities placing families out of area to make a financial contribution to
ReplyHomelessness levels are far too high and can have a devastating impact on households affected, as well as putting local authorities and their services under financial strain. Homelessness legislation and the Code of Guidance sets out that local authoritie...
15 Oct 2024·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 14 October 2024 to Question 7728 on Homelessness, what sanctions are available to prevent local authorities from placing families significant distances
ReplyHomelessness levels are far too high and can have a devastating impact on households affected, as well as putting local authorities and their services under financial strain. Homelessness legislation and the Code of Guidance sets out that local authoritie...
15 Oct 2024·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 14 October 2024 to Question 7730 on Homelessness, what sanctions are available when a local authority fails to notify a receiving local authority of an
ReplyHomelessness levels are far too high and can have a devastating impact on households affected, as well as putting local authorities and their services under financial strain. Homelessness legislation and the Code of Guidance sets out that local authoritie...
14 Oct 2024·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, if she will make it her policy to review the funding criteria of Homes England to help facilitate investment in regeneration projects covering areas with high-density colliery ho
ReplyThe department works closely with Homes England to ensure investment in housing and regeneration schemes supports the delivery of the Government’s wider housing ambitions, including providing high-quality new homes in the areas where they are most needed....