Andrew Ranger MP: written questions

Written questions

• Social MobilityWomen and EqualitiesTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43522More

  Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help improve social mobility.

  Answer: We are committed to delivering better life chances for all - breaking the link between background and success. Through the Opportunity Mission, this Government is working to ensure all children and young people can access opportunities and that every chil...

  Answered 10 Apr 2025

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• Civil Servants: RecruitmentCabinet OfficeTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43521More

  Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps he is taking to help increase the number of civil servants who come from low income backgrounds.

  Answer: We are committed to ensuring we attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds to create a modern Civil Service that delivers high quality public services.There are a range of policies to support those from low socio-econo...

  Answered 11 Apr 2025

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• Politics: SubversionForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33104More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to tackle foreign interference in politics.

  Answer: Protecting the UK and our democratic processes from foreign interference is a priority for this Government and we have several mechanisms in place. The National Security Act 2023 provides the security services and law enforcement agencies with the tools t...

  Answered 6 Mar 2025

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• Defending Democracy TaskforceHome OfficeTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 902857More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent progress the Defending Democracy Taskforce has made.

  Answer: The Taskforce has undertaken a comprehensive review of last year’s elections and is now driving forward a programme of work to ensure the UK’s democracy is strengthened and protected against a multitude of threats.This includes work to tackle the unaccept...

  Answered 24 Feb 2025

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• Hospitality Sector Council: MembershipDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 23 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26104More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what the selection criteria is for membership of the Hospitality Sector Council.

  Answer: The Hospitality Sector Council’s Terms of Reference is publicly available, outlining that membership is by invitation only and is subject to final agreement by DBT Ministers in consultation with the joint chairs. Members are selected to provide a breadth ...

  Answered 31 Jan 2025

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• Oscar Mayer: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 23 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26103More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with representatives of Oscar Mayer Limited on its employment practices.

  Answer: Ministers meet regularly with business organisations and trade associations. Details of ministerial meetings with external organisations and individuals are published quarterly on GOV.UK. This Government has introduced the Employment Rights Bill, represen...

  Answered 31 Jan 2025

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• Avanti West Coast: North WalesDepartment for TransportTabled 21 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15491More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the performance of Avanti West Coast trains from stations in north Wales.

  Answer: The Secretary of State is clear that the performance of Avanti West Coast (AWC) on its North Wales route is not good enough with passengers facing too many cancellations and delays. Poor Network Rail (NR) infrastructure reliability has also contributed si...

  Answered 29 Nov 2024

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• Energy: North WalesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13842More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what role North Wales will have in helping the UK reach it's 2030 energy targets.

  Answer: Following NESO’s advice on 2030 Clean Power, the Government will publish a Clean Power Action Plan later this year, which will set out how we can deliver our ambition. The resources of North Wales already play a key role in delivering clean power, includi...

  Answered 19 Nov 2024

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