Mar. 19 2012
Source Page: A consultation on data policy for a Public Data Corporation: Government response. 49 p.Found: A consultation on data policy for a Public Data Corporation: Government response. 49 p.
Mentions:
1: Bernard Jenkin (Con - Harwich and North Essex) unconsciously produce a very one-sided approach to a particular issue such as the European Union—and - Speech Link
2: Damian Green (Con - Ashford) It is an essential part of public service broadcasting, and public service broadcasting by and large - Speech Link
3: Andy Carter (Con - Warrington South) Some of its services and programmes would simply not be possible to provide on a commercial basis. - Speech Link
4: Thangam Debbonaire (Lab - Bristol West) impact, commercial governance and regulation, diversity, and transparency. - Speech Link
May. 17 2024
Source Page: Cabinet Office Minister Alex Burghart's speech at Procurex 2024Found: I’m very pleased to see today Roger and the Crown Commercial Service team, who are here with information
May. 17 2024
Source Page: Cabinet Office Minister Alex Burghart's speech at Procurex 2024Found: I’m very pleased to see today Roger and the Crown Commercial Service team, who are here with information
Feb. 21 2008
Source Page: Tables showing external contracts, including value and brief description, held by the Ministry of Justice 2007-08 (part), NOMS 2006-07, DCA 2005-06 and 2006-07, HMPS 2005-06 and 2006-07. 31 p.Found: Tables showing external contracts, including value and brief description, held by the Ministry of Justice
Dec. 29 2023
Source Page: Cabinet Office Records Selection PolicyFound: Head of the Cabinet Office Public Records and Archives Unit.
Feb. 06 2024
Source Page: The Pall Mall Process declaration: tackling the proliferation and irresponsible use of commercial cyber intrusion capabilitiesFound: The Pall Mall Process declaration: tackling the proliferation and irresponsible use of commercial cyber
Asked by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the retendering of Facilities Management contracts in the Mitie Affiliate Cluster, what steps he has taken to ensure that the Government Property Agency complies with its public sector equality duty to evaluate the potential impact of the proposed changes to the (a) terms and conditions and (b) general working arrangements on staff with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
Answered by Alex Burghart - Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
Employment Terms and Conditions are a matter for Employers and their Employees.
However, the Government Property Agency (GPA) has supported the employee representatives, notably the PCS Trade Union, in discussions with the GPA's new suppliers. All suppliers have listened to the concerns expressed by the PCS trade union and have provided both assurance and solutions to ensure that any affected member of staff is not directly or indirectly affected by the change of their employer. This includes financial assistance via ex gratia payments and interest-free loans and advice and support to mitigate against issues surrounding the claiming of "in work" benefits.
The GPA is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination. Throughout the workplace services transformation programme the GPA has continued to give PSED due consideration and will continue the completion of the impact assessment following the recent award of contracts. This will be shared with trade unions upon completion. The successful bidders have been tested for this requirement at Framework creation stage and will be required to demonstrate ongoing compliance with the Equalities Act 2010 and the GPA’s aspirations during delivery of the contract.
Whilst the GPA has an active interest in the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE) transfer of supplier employees, TUPE transfers are a matter for both the outgoing and incoming contractors and both the outgoing and incoming suppliers are experienced in this area. The employee rights are set out by the TUPE regulations and reinforced in the Crown Commercial Services framework which this contract is let on. The Government Property Agency will act upon any breach of this legislation if it occurs and holds its supply chain to the legislative requirements. The GPA continues to encourage both their current and their new suppliers to exchange information quickly to enable consultations to be effective and to resolve queries quickly where they arise.
Feb. 27 2024
Source Page: Training Programmes FundFound: Ireland and the European Union and shall ensure that the Grant is not used in a way that affects any
Report Oct. 27 2023
Committee: Welsh Affairs Committee (Department: Wales Office)Found: Nigel Walker, acting CEO of the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) and Ian Davis, Chief Commercial and Engagement