Amanda Hack MP: written questions
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Written questions
Diseases: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74493More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to review the manner in which NICE considers carer-related quality of life in its assessments of treatments for (a) rare, (b) progressive and (c) paediatric diseases.
Answer: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s (NICE) technology appraisal process allows its independent committees to take societal benefits, such as health-related quality-of-life for carers and impacts on personal social services, into accoun...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDiseases: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74492More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help ensure that NICE appraisal decisions for (a) progressive and (b) degenerative diseases are taken in a timely manner. .
Answer: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) makes evidence-based recommendations for the National Health Service on whether new medicines represent a clinically and cost-effective use of resources. To enable rapid access for NHS patients ...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving TestsDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72103More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what data her Department holds on how many and what proportion of driving test bookings involved the initial driving licence number on the booking form being subsequently changed, in each month since January 20
Answer: To ensure fairness for everyone wanting to book a practical driving test, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) continues to work hard to combat the unscrupulous practice of reselling tests. Between 28 May and 23 July 2025, DVSA ran a public cons...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Fund: Annual ReportsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66758More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when she plans to publish the (a) 2021-22, (b) 2022-23 and (c) 2023-24 Social Fund Annual Reports.
Answer: Work on the 2021-22 and 2022-23 Social Fund Annual Reports is underway, and these will be published as soon as possible. The 2023-24 Social Fund Annual Report will follow in due course.
Answered 18 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordSchool Meals: StandardsDepartment for EducationTabled 9 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66361More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential implications for its policies of the finding on p.22 of the report by the Food Standards Agency entitled School Food Standards Compliance Pilot: Discover
Answer: It is important that children eat nutritious food at school and the department understands the value of compliance with the school food standards. We continue to work with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) following the findings of the compliance pilot run ...
Answered 17 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHeart Diseases: Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65603More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has had discussions with NHS England on the potential merits of funding research on using AI based on the knowledge of expert cardiologists to help interpret ECGs for the diagnosis of yo
Answer: The National Health Service has set an ambitious goal in its new 10-Year Plan that by 2035, artificial intelligence (AI) should be seamlessly integrated into most clinical pathways, with tools like generative AI being widely adopted and continuously impro...
Answered 14 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic ExpenditureTreasuryTabled 24 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62404More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to the Green Book rules on North West Leicestershire constituency.
Answer: HM Treasury concluded a review of the Green Book in June 2025. It marks a new approach to appraisal in the public sector, one which will enable the more effective assessment of place-based interventions in every area of the country. That includes North We...
Answered 2 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordBrain: InjuriesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62374More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent progress he has made on ensuring that (a) patients and (b) families affected by brain aneurysms receive adequate (i) screening, (ii) treatment, (iii) care, (iv) long-term monitoring and
Answer: It is the responsibility of integrated care boards (ICBs) to make available appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population, including services for people with brain aneurysms, as they are best placed to make decisions ac...
Answered 8 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordBrain: InjuriesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62373More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that brain aneurysms are (a) recognised and (b) dealt with (i) in the NHS ten-year plan and (ii) by his Department.
Answer: It is the responsibility of integrated care boards (ICBs) to make available appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population, including services for people with brain aneurysms, as they are best placed to make decisions ac...
Answered 8 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordNatural History: GCSEDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61701More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when the Natural History GCSE will be made available to students.
Answer: I refer my hon. Friend, the Member for North West Leicestershire to the answer of 21 March 2025 to Question 36968.
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61607More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance her Department has issued to Local Planning Authorities on allocating reserve sites in their local housing site plans that would only become operational when first-
Answer: The government’s Planning Practice Guidance on housing and economic land availability assessment sets out how local planning authorities should identify and assess sites for their suitability for allocation in their Local Plans. Local planning authorities...
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: AllergiesDepartment for EducationTabled 17 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60759More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to implement the recommendations of Reports to Prevent Future Deaths on (a) allergy (i) management and (ii) emergency response in schools and (b) other allergy policies.
Answer: Governing bodies must ensure that the arrangements they put in place are sufficient to meet their statutory responsibilities and that policies, plans, procedures and systems are properly and effectively implemented. This includes the duty under Section 10...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordRare Diseases: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60246More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with NICE on feedback from stakeholders on how the impacts on carers are considered in appraisals for rare and ultra-rare conditions.
Answer: In making its recommendations on new medicines, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) takes into account all health-related costs and benefits, including health benefits to carers. It does not, however, take into account wider socie...
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMedical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60245More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that NHS trusts are prepared to deliver new therapies once they enter routine commissioning.
Answer: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) makes recommendations for the National Health Service on whether all new medicines, and significant licence extensions for existing medicines, should be routinely funded by the NHS in England ba...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordRare Diseases: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60244More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with NICE on considering the potential impact of improved carer wellbeing on the economy in its assessments of the effectiveness of treatments for rare diseases.
Answer: In making its recommendations on new medicines, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) takes into account all health-related costs and benefits, including health benefits to carers. It does not, however, take into account wider socie...
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordRespiratory Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57501More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans his Department has to use community pharmacies to support people with (a) asthma and (b) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to better manage their condition.
Answer: The New Medicine Service is an advanced service offered by community pharmacies, providing patients with advice to address any possible side effects, issues, or questions that patients who are prescribed a new medicine may have. The service focuses on tre...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57500More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential economic merits of upgrading the energy efficiency of homes.
Answer: Making Britain a Clean Energy Superpower is one of the five Missions set out by the government: aiming for clean power by 2030 and accelerating to net zero. Delivering the Warm Homes Plan is central to the clean energy mission. Targeting decarbonisation o...
Answered 11 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWarm Homes PlanDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57499More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure the Warm Homes Plan (a) reduces bills, (b) improves health outcomes and (c) reduces levels of fuel poverty.
Answer: The Warm Homes Plan will help cut household bills for families and slash fuel poverty. The Government has committed £13.2 billion to upgrade millions of homes across the country. The Government is working to ensure that homes are fit for the future and th...
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWarm Homes PlanDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57498More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to ensure the Warm Homes Plan will offer households (a) financial support to upgrade homes according to income, (b) improved consumer protections and (c) f
Answer: As part of the Warm Homes Plan, the government has committed an initial £3.4 billion over the next 3 years towards heat decarbonisation and household energy efficiency. Officials are exploring the role of incentives and private finance for households to s...
Answered 11 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Charging PointsDepartment for TransportTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53322More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with local councils on (a) accessing the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund and (b) using cross-pavement solutions for charging electric vehicles.
Answer: Government has regular discussions with local authorities about accessing the £381 million Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund and has appointed a support body to assist local authorities with pre and post-application support. In December 20...
Answered 21 May 2025
Original Parliament recordRailwaysDepartment for TransportTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 904125More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to improve passenger rail connectivity.
Answer: We continue to invest in improving connectivity for passengers on our railways. Major enhancements, such as Transpennine Route Upgrade and East West Rail, will provide new connections for passengers alongside wider investment in improvements that totals a...
Answered 15 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPlanning Inspectorate: StaffMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49594More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what information her Department holds on the number of Casework Officers employed in the Planning Inspectorate's Rights of Way and Common Land Decision Service in each of the las
Answer: The Planning Inspectorate does not hold historical information on case officers broken down by casework. However, the tracking of this information has commenced from the start of the financial year 2025/26.
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPlanning Inspectorate: StandardsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49593More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what information her Department holds on the size of the backlog of cases in front of the Planning Inspectorate's Rights of Way and Common Land Decision Service in each month sin
Answer: Based on the targets described below, the number of open cases over non-statutory targets each month is as follows:Month (end of)Number of open cases over non-statutory target Rights of WayCommon LandJan-20463Feb-20485Mar-20524Apr-20574May-20696Jun-20719J...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordCarersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49167More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that carers in the adult social care sector (a) are adequately trained for the range of tasks they undertake, (b) spend the requisite amount of time wi
Answer: The Government is committed to a well-supported adult social care workforce who are recognised as the professionals they are. We have expanded the Care Workforce Pathway and are continuing to fund the Learning Development Support Scheme to help care worke...
Answered 7 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAccess to Work Programme: ApplicationsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46301More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of (a) prolonged waiting times and (b) lack of clarity regarding the application process on people with disabilities who are attempting to
Answer: Access to Work has a significant backlog of applications, with 62,000 outstanding applications in February 2025. This has resulted in significant delays and we are considering changes within the existing policy framework to reduce this. To support custome...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
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