Adrian Ramsay MP: written questions
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Digital Technology: DisadvantagedDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 30 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11990More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the Answer of 14 October 2024 to Question 7064 on Digital Technology: Disadvantaged, whether he plans to update the digital inclusion strategy.
Answer: Yes, because digital inclusion is a priority for the Government and we have already set up the Digital Inclusion and Skills Unit (DISU) to address it.
Answered 8 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPublic SectorDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 30 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11980More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether the Government has issued guidance to local authorities on providing offline options for people to access public services.
Answer: We have not done so as yet, but digital inclusion is a priority for the Government and we understand that some people will remain offline by choice, so alternative, accessible pathways need to be readily available and advertised. We are developing our app...
Answered 8 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDigital Technology: Health ServicesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 30 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11979More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on ensuring that people who (a) cannot and (b) choose not to be online are not excluded by the NHS’s p
Answer: Digital inclusion is a priority for Government. It means ensuring everyone has the access, skills, support and confidence to engage in our modern digital society, whatever their circumstances. We understand, however, that some people will remain offline b...
Answered 8 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSugar Beet: NeonicotinoidsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10279More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions his Department has had with (a) British Sugar and (b) the National Farmers Union on emergency authorisation of the thiamethoxam containing neonicotinoid Cruiser
Answer: Defra regularly meets with both British Sugar and the National Farmers Union to discuss a range of topics such as crop development, harvest, trade and pest and disease pressures and progress in research and stewardship programmes. All applications for eme...
Answered 28 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordBiodiversityDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9572More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his Department's policies of the report by Wildlife and Countryside Link entitled Global Biodiversity Framework Tracker
Answer: We recognise the findings of the Global Biodiversity Framework Tracker Report and that more needs to be done on nature recovery. Our submission to the CBD commits the UK to achieving each of the 23 global targets at home. They are underpinned by a set of ...
Answered 21 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordGaza: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7316More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what estimate his Department has made of the number of UK aid trucks reaching Gaza in (a) September and (b) October 2024; what steps he is taking with international counterpa
Answer: As set out in the Foreign Secretary's statement to the House on 2 September, this Government assesses that Israel must and should do more to ensure that life-saving food and medical supplies reach civilians in Gaza. The Foreign Secretary has raised repeat...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordAnaesthesia Associates and Physician AssociatesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7315More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the debate on the Draft Anaesthesia Associates and Physician Associates Order 2024, on Wednesday 17 January 2024, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for h
Answer: The Royal College of Physicians is an independent organisation, and they have responded to the review by The Kings Fund that they commissioned, with further information available at the following link:https://www.rcp.ac.uk/news-and-media/news-and-opinion/...
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPharmacy: ClosuresDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7314More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the causes of community pharmacy closures since 2016; and what steps he is taking to support community pharmacies in (a) Waveney
Answer: Pharmacies play a vital role in our healthcare system. Previous plans did not go far enough and we are looking at what changes we can introduce. The Government has set out its ambition to expand the role of pharmacies and to better utilise the skills of p...
Answered 30 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPharmacy: ClosuresDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7313More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Answer of 16 September 2024 to Question HL786 on Pharmacy: Closures, what he plans to conclude the consultation with Community Pharmacy England on the national funding and con
Answer: Pharmacies play a vital role in our healthcare system. Previous plans did not go far enough and we are looking at what changes we can introduce. The Government has set out its ambition to expand the role of pharmacies and to better utilise the skills of p...
Answered 30 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordLivestock: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7312More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to ban the use of (a) cages and (b) close confinement systems for farmed animals.
Answer: We are firmly committed to maintaining and improving animal welfare and want to work closely with the farming sector to deliver high standards. The use of cages and other close confinement systems for farmed animals is an issue we will want to fully consi...
Answered 15 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordOphthalmic ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5767More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of optometry aftercare following (a) cataract and (b) other optometry surgeries; and if he will take steps to ensure that private providers deliver adequ
Answer: Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for commissioning primary and secondary eye care services in their areas, including those provided by National Health Service trusts and the independent sector.ICBs are responsible for managing their contracts...
Answered 8 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordDental Services: Waveney ValleyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5766More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of access to NHS dentistry for (a) children and (b) adults in Waveney Valley constituency; and what discussions he has had with stakeholders on the poten
Answer: Dental Statistics - England 2023-24, published by the NHS Business Services Authority on 22 August 2024, is available at the following link:https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/statistical-collections/dental-england/dental-statistics-england-202324The data for the N...
Answered 8 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordHartismere Hospital: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5522More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has had discussions with NHS leaders on (a) the adequacy of funding for existing provision and (b) support for a wider range of services at Hartismere hospital in Eye.
Answer: My Rt. Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has regular conversations with senior National Health Service leaders. The Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board is responsible for commissioning services at the hospital,...
Answered 8 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: Rural AreasDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5521More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to (a) improve access to hospital services in rural constituencies and (b) encourage cross-county border working in rural health services.
Answer: The Department supports statutory integrated care systems (ICSs) in delivering National Health Services across England. ICSs are partnerships of organisations which come together to plan and deliver joined up health and care services, and to improve the l...
Answered 8 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordMpox: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3632More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Foreign Commonwealth and Development on the steps required to help ensure equitable global access to (a) vaccines and (b) antivirals whic
Answer: The United Kingdom is the largest flexible donor to the World Health Organisation (WHO) globally, helping the WHO allocate resources to where they are needed most, including responding to health emergencies such as Mpox. We are also providing £3 million t...
Answered 5 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordMpox: Disease ControlDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3631More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking in response to the declaration by the WHO of Mpox as a public health emergency of international concern under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR).
Answer: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) will continue to keep the global situation and our domestic preparations under close review, and ministers across the Government are working together to coordinate our response.The UKHSA is engaged with our internatio...
Answered 5 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordEnvironment ProtectionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2682More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of powers and resources currently available to (a) local authorities and (b) the Environment Agency to enforce environmental protection
Answer: Local authorities have a range of powers to enforce environmental protection laws, including through the Environmental Permitting Regulations (England and Wales) 2016 and the Environmental Protection Act, 1990. The Environment Agency, through the Environm...
Answered 6 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordConvention on Biological DiversityDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1889More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether Government Ministers plan to attend the United Nations Biodiversity Conference, COP16, in Colombia taking place from 21 October to 1 November 2024.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs intends to attend the 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity. Full details about the Ministerial and official delegation will be made available...
Answered 2 Aug 2024
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