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To ask the Secretary of State for Health, which primary care trusts have been the subject of non-routine review carried out by a strategic health authority since they were established. - Not centrally collected.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, which primary care trusts have been the subject of non-routine review carried out by a strategic health authority since they were established. - Not centrally collected.
Asked by
Bob Blizzard
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Hutton of Furness
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
20 May 2003
For answer on
4 June 2003
Answered on
4 June 2003
Mr. Blizzard: To ask the Secretary of State for Health which primary care trusts have been the subject of non- routine review
carried out by a strategic health authority since they were established. [115907]
Mr. Hutton: This information is not centrally collected.
Subjects
Primary care trusts; Reviews
Date
4 June 2003
Reference
115907; 406 c502-3W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Prime Minister, if the Government issues policy guidelines to the Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals; and to whom it is accountable; when he expects Sir Richard Wilson's review of the case for the award of a medal for veterans of the Suez campaign...
To ask the Prime Minister, if the Government issues policy guidelines to the Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals; and to whom it is accountable; when he expects Sir Richard Wilson's review of the case for the award of a medal for veterans of the Suez campaign...
Asked by
Bob Blizzard
(Labour)
Answered by
Tony Blair
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
22 May 2002
For answer on
17 June 2002
Answered on
17 June 2002
Subjects
Military decorations; Reviews; Suez (Egypt); General Service Medal; Veterans
Date
17 June 2002
Reference
387 c43W; 59829;59828;59827
House
House of Commons
Statement on what the Government's response is to the Electoral Commission's report on its review of mayoral referendums; and if he will make a statement.
Statement on what the Government's response is to the Electoral Commission's report on its review of mayoral referendums; and if he will make a statement.
Asked by
Bob Blizzard
(Labour)
Answered by
Nick Raynsford
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
6 March 2002
For answer on
7 March 2002
Answered on
7 March 2002
Mr. Blizzard: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what the Government's response is to the
Electoral Commission's report on its review of mayoral referendums; and if he will make a statement. [41861]
Mr. Raynsford: We welcome the report "Reinvigorating Democracy? Mayoral Referendums in 2001" which the Electoral Commission
published on 1 February 2002. We said in the recent Local Government White Paper, "Strong Local Leadership--Quality Public Services"
that we would learn from the lessons of the first round of mayoral referendums, in order to refine and improve the process. The
Electoral Commission's report is an important contribution to that work.
The Government share the Commission's view of the importance of electors understanding fully what they are voting on and having
unbiased, factual information on the issues surrounding the introduction of executive arrangements involving a directly-elected
mayor.
It was following the recommendations of the Fifth Report of the Committee on Standards in Public Life that we made provision in the
Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2001, which were approved by Parliament, to prohibit councils from
undertaking proactive information campaigns within 28 days of a referendum. We note the Commission's conclusion that this may be
preventing full information reaching electors on the issues, in the circumstances of mayoral referendums where often there are no
well- defined "yes" or "no" campaign groups.
Accordingly we will be reviewing with the Electoral Commission and others, whether this prohibition should be relaxed. Any
relaxation would need to include safeguards to maintain strict impartiality. The Electoral Commission has suggested that the text of
such material be cleared with them in advance. We welcome that the Electoral Commission are considering how they might provide
electors in authorities holding mayoral referendums with factual and impartial material, pending the outcome of the review of the
28-day prohibition.
We believe that the involvement by the Electoral Commission will meet the concerns of some, which were noted in the Commission's
report, that the current wording of the referendum question, that Parliament had approved, could not be relied upon to guarantee a
result which fairly and accurately reflected local electors' views. Accordingly we see no grounds for Government intervention to
seek to postpone any referendum that local authorities are, or will be, planning to hold, including those as a result of a petition
by electors.
We believe that the current question specified in regulations, developed following extensive consultation, is fair and clear.
Nevertheless, we are pleased to accept the Electoral Commission's invitation to work with them to see if the text of the referendum
question itself can be improved so that all will be satisfied that it is clear and free from any potential bias. We recognise that
while we are actively working with the Commission on possible changes to the question and the rules on the provision of information,
it may be perceived as wrong for Government to take any decision on whether or not to direct the holding of a referendum. We do not
therefore intend to take any more decisions until after we have completed this work. We expect to complete the work by summer 2002.
We had indicated that the Secretary of State was minded to direct mayoral referendums in Bradford and Birmingham on the grounds that
councils in these areas have not had due regard to the outcome of the consultation they have been required to carry out. The
Secretary of State remains so minded but has decided to await the outcome of our further work with the Commission before coming to
final decisions on whether or not to use his powers of direction in these cases. My Department is writing to these councils setting
out in full our position on directing them to hold a referendum, in the light of the representation we have received.
We also welcome the other suggestions the Electoral Commission makes for councils to improve how referendums are run. My Department
will help promulgate these suggestions to councils through the regular contacts it holds with authorities holding mayoral ballots.
In short, the Commission's report is an important contribution to our refining and improving the process of mayoral elections which
are at the heart of our policy that people should be able to choose how they are governed locally.
Subjects
Elections; Electoral systems; Local government; Referendums; Local government executive; Reviews
Date
7 March 2002
Reference
41861; 381 c553-4W
House
House of Commons
Statement on what plans she has to conduct a Quinquennial Review of Horticulture Research International.
Statement on what plans she has to conduct a Quinquennial Review of Horticulture Research International.
Asked by
Bob Blizzard
(Labour)
Answered by
Baroness Beckett
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
6 December 2001
For answer on
10 December 2001
Answered on
10 December 2001
Mr. Blizzard: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what plans she has to conduct a quinquennial
review of Horticulture Research International. [22256]
Margaret Beckett: I am today announcing a quinquennial review of Horticulture Research International. The terms of reference are as
follows: "To conduct an evaluation of the performance of Horticulture Research International since the last Review in 1996; To
consider in the light of this evaluation and the views of customs and other stakeholders whether executive NDPB status remains the
most cost-effective way of achieving its own and Departmental aims, as well as Government-wide aims such as those relating to
science policy, sustainable development and Modernising Government. As part of the review, to consider the sponsorship arrangements
between HRI and DEFRA, including funding. In reaching a view about HRI's status, to consider whether the current arrangements are:
responsive to the needs of the UK horticulture industry and HRI's other stakeholders; financially sustainable; and operationally
flexible so as to be able to adjust easily and quickly to changes in technology, industry requirements, consumer demands and funding
opportunities. If the review concludes that HRI should continue to function as an NDPB, then to consider what changes, if any, are
required to its Management Statement in the light of the findings of the review. If, however, the review concludes that a different
delivery system would provide high quality, more effective and better value for money services, then to set out the rationale and to
recommend appropriate costed options to Ministers".
The review will be conducted by a Review Team attached to DEFRA's Science Directorate working in consultation with the Cabinet
Office, Treasury and the Office of Science and Technology.
Interested parties are invited to submit their views to the Review Team by 22 March 2002. Details of how to contact them are
contained in DEFRA's news release issued today.
Subjects
Horticulture; Research; Reviews; Horticulture Research International
Date
10 December 2001
Reference
376 c684W; 22256
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what plans he has to review the system of business rates. - Inc ref to Green Paper: 'Modernising Local Government Finance'.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what plans he has to review the system of business rates. - Inc ref to Green Paper: 'Modernising Local Government Finance'.
Asked by
Bob Blizzard
(Labour)
Answered by
Baroness Hughes of Stretford
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
15 February 2001
For answer on
28 February 2001
Answered on
28 February 2001
Mr. Blizzard: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to review the system of
business rates. [151279]
Ms Beverley Hughes: In September we published our Green Paper "Modernising Local Government Finance". It detailed a number of
proposals relating to business rates including a supplementary local rate and rate relief for small businesses. The consultation
period ended on 8 December. We are now considering the many responses we have received. We will publish our conclusions in a White
Paper later this year.
Subjects
Business rates; Reform; Reviews
Date
28 February 2001
Reference
151279; 363 c675W
House
House of Commons
To ask the President of the Board of Trade, when she expects to meet representatives of the gas exploration industry to discuss proposals set out in the Review of Energy Sources for Power Generation consultation document. - (Holding answer 9 July 1998).
To ask the President of the Board of Trade, when she expects to meet representatives of the gas exploration industry to discuss proposals set out in the Review of Energy Sources for Power Generation consultation document. - (Holding answer 9 July 1998).
Asked by
Bob Blizzard
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Mandelson
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
6 July 1998
For answer on
31 July 1998
Answered on
31 July 1998
Mr. Blizzard: To ask the President of the Board of Trade when she expects to meet representatives of the gas exploration industry to
discuss proposals set out in the Review of Energy Sources for Power Generation consultation document. [49635]
Mr. Mandelson: [holding answer 9 July 1998]: The Minister for Science, Energy and Industry met representatives of the UK Offshore
Operators Association on 16 July, and of Shell on 27 July to discuss the Review.
Subjects
Energy; Policy; Reviews; UK Offshore Operators' Association
Date
31 July 1998
Reference
317 c761W; 49635
House
House of Commons