Andrew Griffith MP: written questions
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Patents: RegistrationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5695More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what information the Intellectual Property Office holds on the number of patents registered in (a) July and (b) August 2024.
Answer: There were 746 patents granted (registered) by the Intellectual Property Office in July 2024, and 625 patents granted in August 2024. These figures are part of IPO’s Official Statistics and are published each month. They can be accessed on our website.
Answered 7 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordInnovate UK: FinanceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4950More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, when Innovate UK will commence its next funding round.
Answer: Innovate UK’s funding competitions are published on the Innovation Funding Service at https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/search. This includes current active competitions and those due to launch shortly.
Answered 17 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4948More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will take steps to continue the work of the AI Opportunity Forum.
Answer: The AI Opportunity Forum was established in January 2024 to run until the summer. Driving AI adoption across the private and the public sector is a government priority. In July 2024, the AI entrepreneur, Matt Clifford, was appointed to develop the AI Oppo...
Answered 17 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordSatellites: BroadbandDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4943More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to help provide supplemental broadband coverage via satellite in rural areas.
Answer: The vast majority of premises are expected to be covered by commercial activity or Project Gigabit. However, we do accept there will be a small number of premises not connected and we are considering alternative technologies to improve connectivity for th...
Answered 17 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordSatellites: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4942More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to support the manufacture of low earth orbit satellite manufacturing in the UK.
Answer: The UK has helped pioneer the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite sector through support to highly innovative companies such as SSTL, Clyde Space and Open Cosmos, all of which have been supported by different Government mechanisms.Government continues to supp...
Answered 17 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordSatellitesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4941More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to promote direct to device mobile connectivity from satellites.
Answer: Although this is a nascent field, government recognises the emerging potential of direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity, in particular in hard to reach or remote areas. Ofcom has recently published a call for input on the potential supply of and demand for ...
Answered 17 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordCivil Service Commission: Conflict of InterestsCabinet OfficeTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4898More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what policies the Civil Service Commission has in place to avoid conflicts of interest when investigating its sponsoring department.
Answer: The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is an executive non-departmental public body established in statute by the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act (2010) to provide assurance that civil servants are selected on merit on the basis of fair and open comp...
Answered 12 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: RecruitmentDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4846More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the Answer of 2 August 2024 to Question 1990 on Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Public Appointments, for what reason the Answer was amended using the edit
Answer: The answer was amended to correct an administrative error. The amendment corrected the exception number cited in the response - this was previously listed as exception 4, when it should have been listed as exception 1.
Answered 12 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordCivil Service Commission: SecondmentCabinet OfficeTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4842More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, which team in the Cabinet Office discharges statutory or contractual duties owed to Cabinet Office employees by the Cabinet Office as their employer whilst they are on secondment to the Civil Service Commission.
Answer: Staff recruited by the Civil Service Commission are employed by the Cabinet Office and seconded to the Commission for the duration of the time in their role. The Civil Service Commission is independent; its staff operate under the direction of the First C...
Answered 12 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordPropriety and Constitution GroupCabinet OfficeTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4841More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the role of the Propriety and Constitution Group is in his Department’s relationship with the Civil Service Commission.
Answer: The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is an executive non-departmental public body established in statute by the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act (2010). The Commission is independent.The Cabinet Office, through the Propriety and Constitution Group, ...
Answered 12 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordWinter Fuel Payment: Arundel and South DownsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 6 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4560More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate she has made of the number of people who will be affected by the decision to amend the eligibility criteria for the Winter Fuel Payment in Arundel and South Downs constituency.
Answer: It is estimated that around 26,033 people in Arundel and South Downs constituency will be affected by the decision to amend the eligibility criteria for the Winter Fuel Payment. This is based on Feb-24 Pension Credit statistics and 22-23 for Winter Fuel P...
Answered 12 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordKate OwenCabinet OfficeTabled 6 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4559More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the terms were for the secondment of Kate Owen as Interim Chief Executive of the Civil Service Commission; and when the secondment will end.
Answer: The published Civil Service Commission 2022/2023 Annual Report shows the current Interim Chief Executive began the role on 15 May 2023. An external recruitment process to appoint a permanent Chief Executive was launched in May 2024 and is expected to conc...
Answered 12 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordCivil Service: RecruitmentCabinet OfficeTabled 4 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4271More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what discussions have taken place at (a) official and (b) ministerial level between the Propriety and Constitution Group and the Civil Service Commission (CSC) on the establishment of the CSC’s review of appoint
Answer: The Civil Service Commission is the independent regulator of Civil Service recruitment and carries out its functions independently of Government and in line with the provisions of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010. On Friday 30 August the ...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: RecruitmentDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 3 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4055More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether the approvals process for the appointment of the Director General Digital Centre Design included the Civil Service Commission being informed of donations made by Public Digital
Answer: The Director General, Digital Centre Design was appointed in line with Civil Service Recruitment Principles and the Civil Service Commission was provided with the relevant background information requested, including the Director General’s previous work ro...
Answered 10 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordWater Supply: West SussexDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4054More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the likelihood of future water supply shortages in West Sussex.
Answer: Water companies have a statutory duty to provide a supply of wholesome water under the Water Industry Act 1991 and associated water quality regulations. Companies must ensure continuation of their water distribution functions during an emergency and are r...
Answered 20 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented Housing: West SussexMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 3 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4053More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of immigration on the length of waiting lists for social housing in (a) Horsham, (b) Chichester District an
Answer: The department does not hold information on the immigration status of those on the waiting lists. Local Authority Housing Statistics show that, at 31 March 2023, Horsham District Council had 740 households on the waiting list for social housing, Chicheste...
Answered 11 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordSolar Power: Nature ConservationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4052More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of large solar farms on the habitats of rare species.
Answer: Planning applications for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects include a statutory requirement for an Environmental Impact Assessment to be carried out and for the competent authority (decision-maker) to undertake a Habitats Regulations Assessme...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented HousingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 3 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4051More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to her oral contribution of 30 July 2024, Official Report, column 1194, what steps she (a) is taking and (b) plans to take to amend social housing allocation polic
Answer: Local councils already have necessary powers to give priority to local residents, and most are doing so. In March 2023, 89% of councils had a local connection test and/or a residency test in place.Responses to the recent consultation on changes to social ...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: RecruitmentDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 26 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1992More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will publish the (a) Job Evaluation for the appointment of the new Director General Digital Centre Design, (b) membership of the Job Evaluation Panel for the creation of the post
Answer: The role of Director General Digital Centre Design went through approvals appropriate to a fixed term appointment, including Civil Service Commission under exception 1. Permanent roles will be advertised under fair and open competition in line with usual ...
Answered 2 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: RecruitmentDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 26 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1991More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether approval was sought from the Cabinet Office’s Senior Leadership Committee for the appointment of the new Director General for digital centre design.
Answer: The role of Director General Digital Centre Design went through approvals appropriate to a fixed term appointment, including Civil Service Commission under exception 1. Permanent roles will be advertised under fair and open competition in line with usual ...
Answered 2 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: RecruitmentDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 26 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1990More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether the (a) First Civil Service Commissioner and (b) Civil Service Commission agreed to the appointment of the new Director General for digital centre design.
Answer: The role of Director General Digital Centre Design went through approvals appropriate to a fixed term appointment, including Civil Service Commission under exception 1. Permanent roles will be advertised under fair and open competition in line with usual ...
Answered 2 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: RecruitmentDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 26 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1989More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of announcing the appointment of the new Director General: Digital Centre Design on Gov.UK.
Answer: The role of Director General Digital Centre Design went through approvals appropriate to a fixed term appointment, including Civil Service Commission under exception 1. Permanent roles will be advertised under fair and open competition in line with usual ...
Answered 2 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: RecruitmentDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 26 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1988More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether the new Director General: Digital Centre Design was appointed through open competition.
Answer: The role of Director General Digital Centre Design went through approvals appropriate to a fixed term appointment, including Civil Service Commission under exception 1. Permanent roles will be advertised under fair and open competition in line with usual ...
Answered 2 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: Cost EffectivenessDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1827More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what plans he has for efficiency savings in (a) his Department and (b) each of his arms-length bodies, beyond those planned by the previous Government; and which efficiency savings plan
Answer: The Department will take forward a programme of work to identify and deliver efficiency savings going forward as part of the upcoming Spending Review process.
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: Public ExpenditureDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1826More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will provide a list of the expected underspends in (a) his Department and (b) each of his arms-length bodies (i) in the current financial year and (ii) across the Spending Review
Answer: As the Chancellor set out in her statement on July 29, the government’s spending audit has identified a forecast Resource DEL overspend of £21.9 billion against the plans set out for departments at Spring Budget 2024. This already factors in the Treasury’...
Answered 1 Aug 2024
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