Monthly Archives: April 2009

Adult and Community Learning

Mr. Henry Bellingham (North-West Norfolk) (Con): Will the Minister pay attention and look at the college of West Anglia, which has a fantastic reputation for adult and community learning provision? Is he aware that it was granted in principle funding for two new sites, with capital expenditure of £150 million, but that that has been [...]

Court Funds Office

Mr. Bellingham: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice how much is held in cash deposits on behalf of Court of Protection clients by the Court Funds Office. [271507] Bridget Prentice: The Court Funds Office holds approximately £3 billion of funds on behalf of clients of the Court of Protection (correct as of 1 [...]

Further Education Colleges

20. Mr. Bellingham: To ask the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills when he next expects to meet the Learning and Skills Council to discuss the funding of further education colleges. [271896] Mr. Simon: I have regular meetings with the Chief Executive of the Learning and Skills Council. The overall accountability framework includes [...]

Debt Collection

Mr. Bellingham: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what measures in lieu of enforcement restriction orders there are to provide relief for people in debt. [271064] Bridget Prentice: There are a range of options already available to support people with debt problems. These include bankruptcy, individual voluntary arrangements (IVAs), time orders (for those [...]

Enforcement Restriction Orders

Mr. Bellingham: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice whether he plans to introduce enforcement restriction orders in 2009. [271457] Bridget Prentice: The Government are committed to supporting consumers in unexpected difficulties. The ERO is intended to support those with short-term financial problems only. It restricts all enforcement, including the commencement of claims without [...]

Sheep Farming

13. Mr. Bellingham: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales when he next expects to meet representatives of the National Farmers Union in Wales to discuss proposals for the electronic tagging of sheep. [270731] Mr. David: My right hon. Friend and I have regular meetings with Welsh Assembly Government Ministers on a range of [...]