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In relation to the shape and location of hospital services, may I tell my right hon. Friend that our most pressing need in Northampton is for a new acute hospital. Will he ensure that when the proposals for that are drawn up, they will be expedited through the Department and...

Member

Sally Keeble (Labour)

Type

Proceeding contributions

Date

4 July 2007

Reference

462 c975-6

House

House of Commons

Child Sex Offender Review

I welcome the proposals that my right hon. Friend has outlined. Can he say more about the nature of the public involvement and disclosure? I have seen probation officers bravely involve a residents council chair and other key community figures in the management of a sex offender in the community....

Member

Sally Keeble (Labour)

Type

Proceeding contributions

Date

13 June 2007

Reference

461 c772

House

House of Commons

Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the terms of reference are of the review of control and restraint techniques in facilities for young people; and when he expects to announce the results.

Asked by

Sally Keeble (Labour)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

22 February 2005

Reference

216918; 431 c521W;431 c517W

House

House of Commons

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what timescale he has set for the review of overcrowding standards.

Asked by

Sally Keeble (Labour)

Answering body

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

12 July 2004

Reference

182839; 423 c872W

House

House of Commons

Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the terms of reference are of the independent clinical review of the case of the late Mr John Tero; who is carrying out the independent clinical review of the late Mr John Tero's care in prison; when he expects...

Asked by

Sally Keeble (Labour)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

5 November 2003

Reference

412 c716-7W; 134617;134618;134619;134620

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Statement on what further changes he is intending to make to draft regional planning guidance for the North East about the two proposed strategic employment sites in the broad location of north Sunderland and west of Stockton.

Asked by

Stephen Hepburn (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

27 February 2002

Reference

380 c1373W;380 c1375W; 39607

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, if he has completed his review of the effectiveness of the changes to the planning appeal procedures implemented on 1st August 2000; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by

Ann McKechin (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

1 February 2002

For answer on

4 February 2002

Answered on

4 February 2002

Ann McKechin: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he has completed his review of the effectiveness of the changes to the planning appeal procedures implemented on 1 August 2000; and if he will make a statement. [33838] Ms Keeble: Revised procedures were introduced on 1 August 2000 to improve the handling of planning appeals by inquiry, hearing, and written representations to streamline the process and make the arrangements fairer and more transparent. When launching the new arrangements we indicated that their operation would be monitored and reviewed after a year. We have now completed the review in conjunction with the Planning Inspectorate and a wide range of stakeholders, including appellants, local planning authorities, planning agents, and third parties. Local planning authorities were surveyed and a series of stakeholder meetings was held. Overall, the new rules are meeting the objectives of improved handling and greater fairness. The new arrangements represented a radical change of culture for all concerned. Strict enforcement of deadlines has had a big impact on parties' delivery of documents and has contributed to improved performance by the Planning Inspectorate in deciding planning appeals over the last year. There is now greater recognition and acceptance that all parties have a responsibility in making the appeals system work smoothly. We have concluded that no further changes to the procedures should be made at this stage. Rather, we intend to allow more time for the new rules to bed in. In the meantime, it is essential that all parties adhere to deadlines and do not seek to gain advantage over others by failing to do so. We shall continue to reinforce this message and to keep the operation of the procedures closely under review. We do not rule out the possibility of further measures to improve the operation of the planning appeals procedures to tackle abuses and to improve the speed of decisions. The Planning Green Paper which we published on 12 December 2001 notes the dramatic improvements made by the Planning Inspectorate in the timeliness of appeal decisions and that we are working with them to consider ways in which the targets we set for this work might be improved still further without compromising quality. We welcome the publication on 30 January of "Planning Practice Standard: Handling Appeals in England", prepared by the Royal Town Planning Institute with the active involvement of the Planning Inspectorate. This gives helpful good practice advice on participation in the planning appeals system and underlines the importance of parties acting in a responsible, co-operative and timely manner and of observing high standards of professional conduct.

Date

4 February 2002

Reference

33838; 379 c743-4W;379 c739-40W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, which organisations have made submissions to Stage 1 of the English Partnerships review; and if he will place the submissions in the Library. - Inc fact that submissions will be placed in Library at the conclusion of...

Asked by

David Wright (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

28 January 2002

Reference

30025; 379 c59W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what consultations are taking place over the future of English Partnerships.

Asked by

Lord Mann (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

23 January 2002

Reference

29388; 378 c877W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, pursuant to his Answer to the honourable Member for Westbury of 8th January 2002, 377 c595W, on disability vehicle stickers, what representations the Government has received from (a) honourable and Right honourable Members, (b) disability charities, (c)...

Asked by

John Barrett (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

22 January 2002

Reference

29176; 378 c715W;378 c711W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, pursuant to his Answer to the honourable Member for Westbury of 8th January 2002, 377 c595W c595W, on disability vehicle stickers, when he expects the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee to complete its review of the Blue...

Asked by

John Barrett (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

22 January 2002

Reference

29177; 378 c715W;378 c711W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, pursuant to his Answer to the honourable Member for Westbury of 8th January 2002, 377 c595W, on disability vehicle stickers, whether the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee is considering a reduction in the minimum period of issue...

Asked by

John Barrett (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

22 January 2002

Reference

29175; 378 c715W;378 c711W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Statement on the progress of the Quinquennial Review of Ordnance Survey. - Includes fact that have today announced the outcome of the first Stage of the Quinquennial Review of Ordnance Survey, Stage 1. (Report in Library Dep 02/110).

Asked by

Stephen Pound (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

18 December 2001

For answer on

19 December 2001

Answered on

19 December 2001

Mr. Pound: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he will make a statement on the progress of the Quinquennial Review of Ordnance Survey. [24994] Ms Keeble: I am pleased to announce today the outcome of the first Stage of the Quinquennial Review of Ordnance Survey. I have placed copies of the Stage 1 Report in the Libraries. Stage 1 of the Review of Ordnance Survey, announced on 15 February 2001 was managed by a Steering Group chaired by my Department. It also included representatives from Ordnance Survey, HM Treasury, Cabinet Office and two external members from the Association of Geographic Information (AGI) and the London borough of Lewisham. Consultation took place with a wide range of stakeholders and customers in the geographic information business in Great Britain. Ordnance Survey is a Government Department and Executive Agency operating within a Trading Fund regime. The main recommendation of the review is that it should further strengthen its business focus by becoming a Government-owned plc on 1 April 2003, with Government owning 100 per cent. of the shares. This would provide Ordnance Survey with additional commercial freedoms that are considered to be essential if it is to use its full potential to develop the geographic information and e-business marketplace. The Stage 1 Review rejected the options of abolition, merger, contracting out and market testing. It considered privatisation carefully, but stated that this was not a real option at present because there is much for Ordnance Survey to do to increase its value as a business through increasing market presence and decreasing cost through operational efficiencies. Additionally, the reviewers concluded that privatisation could endanger Ordnance Survey's existing partnerships, both within the Government and the private sector. Government-owned plc status would balance the requirement of the national interest in maintaining consistent, up-to-date, and fit-for- purpose geographic information, with the commercial imperatives of an efficient organisation. I have carefully considered the Stage 1 Report and its argument that there is a need for a further step change from the current Trading Fund status to enable Ordnance Survey to respond effectively to the requirements of the marketplace. I have accepted that the change in status will enable the further development and expansion of their business of providing geographic data for others to add value and generate commercial products, but I wish to have this confirmed by means of a clear business case. The report's recommendation is in line with the wider Government policy of increasing accountability for Government organisations and increases the potential for high quality managers to raise the return to Government from the efficient and effective use of Ordnance Survey assets and investment. I am minded to accept the Review's recommendation and have authorised the Steering Group to proceed to a Stage 2 Review which will be asked to undertake a detailed analysis of the best structure for a company, confirm the benefits and costs compared to the current Trading Fund status, consider the right operating framework, and propose means of removing any obstacles which will influence the establishment of Ordnance Survey as a Government-owned company by 1 April 2003. Stage 2 will also investigate how further public- private partnerships might benefit Ordnance Survey. I will make a further statement when the Stage 2 Review is complete and I have assessed its findings.

Date

19 December 2001

Reference

377 c518-9W; 24994

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, pursuant to his Answer of 4th December, Official Report, column 279W, on the Ordnance Survey, what further stages in the Quinquennial Review of the Ordnance Survey will follow stage one; what the timetable will be for completion...

Asked by

Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

19 December 2001

Reference

377 c519W;377 c520W; 22757

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what assessment he has made of the level of consultation with external stakeholders during the quinquennial review of the Ordnance Survey.

Asked by

Andrew Love (Labour; Co-operative Party)

Answering body

Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

4 December 2001

Reference

376 c279W; 19966

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, if he has concluded his consideration of the formal review of the Ordnance Survey Framework Document 1999 undertaken by the Ordnance Survey Management Board. - Includes ref to 15 February 2001, 363 c220-1W.

Asked by

Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

28 November 2001

Reference

18170; 375 c933W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, if he will make a statement on the outcome of the Quinquennial Review of the Ordnance Survey. - I have received the Stage 1 Report of the Quinquennial Review of Ordnance Survey and will make an announcement...

Asked by

Parmjit Dhanda (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

28 November 2001

Reference

375 c932W; 17985

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, pursuant to his Answer of 15th November 2001 at 374 c832W, on homelessness, if he will specify what provisions exist within the Homelessness Bill to ensure housing authorities take a more strategic, multi-agency approach to (a) the...

Asked by

Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

23 November 2001

Reference

375 c501W;375 c503W; 17781

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, in respect of the unitary development plan process (a) what review he has undertaken of the process since 1989, (b) what potential improvements he has identified and (c) how these will be incorporated in guidance to local...

Asked by

Paul Truswell (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

6 November 2001

Reference

12527; 374 c139W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, when he will publish his review of the Blue Badge Scheme for disabled drivers.

Asked by

Lord Boswell of Aynho (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

31 October 2001

Reference

11317; 373 c678W;373 c680W

House

House of Commons

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