Al Pinkerton MP: written questions
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Autism: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45373More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve public awareness of autism in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Government is committed to creating a more inclusive society where autistic people are supported to thrive. As part of implementing its All Age Autism Strategy 2021 to 2026, Surrey County Council is working to: support autistic children, young people ...
Answered 22 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment: AutismDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 8 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45372More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to support autistic people into employment in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: Neurodivergent people bring many positive benefits to workplaces but face particular barriers to employment, which is reflected in a poor overall employment rate.In Surrey Heath, the Jobcentres work closely with employers and providers to support customer...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordTeachers: TrainingDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45371More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to improve the (a) availability and (b) quality of autism training for teachers in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The department is committed to improving support for all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The department is focusing on improving inclusivity and expertise in mainstream schools and is working with families...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordTeachers: TrainingDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45370More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of autism training for teachers in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The department is committed to improving support for all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The department is focusing on improving inclusivity and expertise in mainstream schools and is working with families...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDementia: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44162More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of dementia care in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: Provision of dementia health care services is the responsibility of local integrated care boards (ICBs). We would expect ICBs to commission services based on local population needs, taking account of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guide...
Answered 10 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDementia: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44161More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support individuals suffering with dementia in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: Provision of dementia health care services is the responsibility of local integrated care boards (ICBs). We would expect ICBs to commission services based on local population needs, taking account of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guide...
Answered 10 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordHigh Rise Flats: Fire PreventionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 3 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44080More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of non-qualifying leaseholder status on the ability of impacted leaseholders to sell their properties in buildings
Answer: If the non-qualifying lease status automatically disappeared at the point of sale, it would mean that the original holders of non-qualifying leases could effectively pass the additional costs of remediation onto freeholders, which would not align with the...
Answered 10 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordChildren: PolicyCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42365More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of establishing a UK-wide Future Generations Commissioner to promote (a) long-term policy planning and (b) intergenerational fairness across Govern
Answer: All children should have every opportunity to succeed, no matter who they are, where they’re from, or how much their parents earn. The Opportunity Mission will give the next generation the best start in life, help them achieve and thrive in excellent scho...
Answered 22 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordViral Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42170More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of establishing a centre of excellence for the (a) care and (b) research of (i) post-viral and (ii) infection-associated conditions.
Answer: We do not anticipate setting up a new centre of excellence for care and research specifically for post-viral or infection-associated conditions. The Department funds research on post-viral conditions through the National Institute for Health and Care Rese...
Answered 4 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordLong Covid: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42166More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support people impacted by Long Covid in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for commissioning services for people with long COVID. ICBs are allocated funding by NHS England to meet local need and priorities, and to improve outcomes.Due to the very low numbers of patients with long COV...
Answered 4 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordME/CFS: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42165More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support people impacted by myalgic encephalomyelitis in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: NHS Frimley does not currently have contracted support for myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Patients who require support are offered services within neighbouring systems.At a national level, the responses to the ...
Answered 4 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDyslexia: Surrey HeathDepartment for EducationTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42132More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to support dyslexic children with mental health difficulties in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The department is committed to improving support for all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including those with dyslexia and other neurodiverse conditions.Early identification of need and support is critica...
Answered 4 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDyslexia: Surrey HeathDepartment for EducationTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42131More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent discussions she has had with Surrey Heath Borough Council on the adequacy of dyslexia training for teachers in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The department is committed to improving support for all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including those with dyslexia and other neurodiverse conditions.Early identification of need and support is critica...
Answered 4 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDyslexia: Surrey HeathDepartment for EducationTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42130More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she has had with Surrey Heath Borough Council on the adequacy of dyslexia provision for children in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The department is committed to improving support for all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including those with dyslexia and other neurodiverse conditions.Early identification of need and support is critica...
Answered 4 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDyslexia: Surrey HeathDepartment for EducationTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42129More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to support dyslexic children in education in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The department is committed to improving support for all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including those with dyslexia and other neurodiverse conditions.Early identification of need and support is critica...
Answered 4 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal Welfare: CrimeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40882More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to help reduce animal (a) theft and (b) cruelty in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Pet Abduction Act makes pet abduction a criminal offence. In England, the maximum term of imprisonment in the Pet Abduction Act is five years and/or an unlimited fine. Causing unnecessary suffering to an animal is an offence under Section 4 of the Ani...
Answered 31 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBurglary: Surrey HeathHome OfficeTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40881More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to help reduce the number of domestic burglaries in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: Through our Safer Streets Mission, we are determined to crack down on burglary and other crimes that make people feel unsafe in our communities. This includes delivering on our commitment to strengthen neighbourhood policing. Through our Neighbourhood Pol...
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordRailway Stations: Surrey HeathDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40880More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of providing funding for new railway stations that offer a direct route to London in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Government believes that local leaders are best placed to prioritise and take forward regeneration projects which are most appropriate for the areas they serve, particularly where they will support economic growth, job creation, more and better housin...
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordRoads: Surrey HeathDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40879More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to improve road safety near schools in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: My Department is developing our Road Safety Strategy and will set out more details in due course. Active Travel England and my Department published joint School Streets Guidance in November 2024. School Streets schemes restrict motor traffic outside schoo...
Answered 31 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: DyslexiaDepartment for EducationTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40718More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of allocating additional funding for (a) dyslexia screening and (b) dyslexia-specific teacher training in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The department is committed to improving support for all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including those with dyslexia and other neurodiverse conditions. As part of this, the department is considering evid...
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: DyslexiaDepartment for EducationTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40717More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of dyslexia training provided to teaching staff in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The department is committed to improving support for all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including those with dyslexia and other neurodiverse conditions. As part of this, the department is considering evid...
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordOlder People: AdvocacyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 21 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40373More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of establishing a Commissioner for Older People to amplify the voices of older demographics in policy-making.
Answer: DWP offers employment support for eligible older people through the network of Jobcentres across the UK. The White Paper published on 26 November focuses on support for people who are economically inactive, people who are looking for work or want to progr...
Answered 31 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordRare Cancers: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40366More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment has he made of the potential merits of increasing research funding for rare cancers in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: Research is crucial in tackling cancer, which is why the Department, through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), invests over £1.6 billion per year in health research. In 2023/24, the NIHR invested £133 million in cancer research. ...
Answered 28 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCancer: Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40275More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to provide patient transport to specialist treatment centres for young cancer patients living in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Department is committed to improving outcomes and patient experience for children and young people with cancer, and we are aware that the cost of travel is an important issue for many cancer patients and their families, including those living in the S...
Answered 28 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Surrey HeathDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40080More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to support children with special educational needs to access transport to educational settings in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member for Surrey Heath to the answer of 19 November 2024 to Question 13396.
Answered 28 Mar 2025
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