Andrew Rosindell MP: written questions
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Gibraltar: SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11556More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent steps he has taken to ensure the security of Gibraltar.
Answer: The UK Government is committed to safeguarding the security of all our Overseas Territories, including Gibraltar. The Ministry of Defence undertakes regular assessments of the requirements for Defence support to Gibraltar.
Answered 6 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordNavy: Labour Turnover and RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11555More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to improve (a) recruitment and (b) retention in the Royal Navy.
Answer: The new Government inherited a very challenging retention and recruitment position for all Services including the Royal Navy. Since taking office we have announced a number of new initiatives to improve recruitment including removing or updating over 100 ...
Answered 6 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordType 23 FrigatesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11554More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Type 23 frigates are (a) operationally available and (b) capable of being deployed simultaneously.
Answer: As of 31 October 2024, six Type 23 frigates were available. The normal operating cycle of every ship involves them entering different readiness levels depending on their programmes, periods of refit and Departmental planning requirements. This is carefull...
Answered 6 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordType 45 DestroyersMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11553More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Type 45 destroyers are (a) operationally available and (b) capable of being deployed simultaneously.
Answer: As of 31 October 2024, two Type 45 destroyers were immediately available, or deployed. The normal operating cycle of every ship involves them entering different readiness levels depending on their programmes, periods of refit and Departmental planning req...
Answered 6 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordBreast CancerDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11247More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how much funding his Department has provided for the early detection of breast cancer in the 2024-25 financial year.
Answer: Improving early diagnosis of cancer, including breast cancer, is a priority for the Government. There are a number of National Health Service initiatives and funding streams across the NHS in England that support the early detection of breast cancer, and ...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordCultural Heritage: EssexDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11246More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to promote the heritage of county Essex.
Answer: His Majesty’s Government is committed to promoting local heritage for the benefit of present and future generations.Historic England (HE), the government’s expert advisor on heritage, works closely with heritage organisations in Essex, such as the Thomas ...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordWoburn Safari Park: AntelopeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11245More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to visit Woburn Safari Park to see the new-born Eastern Mountain Bongo.
Answer: Defra ministers have no plans to visit Woburn Safari Park but we congratulate Woburn Safari Park on the birth of one of the most critically endangered animals on the planet, an Eastern Mountain bongo calf and the work they are doing to protect this beauti...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordBus Services: FaresDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11244More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of raising of the bus fare cap in England on working families.
Answer: The government knows how important it is to provide affordable bus travel, particularly in rural communities and towns where there is heavy reliance on buses. Under the inherited plans of the previous administration, funding for the current cap on bus far...
Answered 4 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordChina: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11243More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help prevent persecution of Christians in China.
Answer: The environment for freedom of religion or belief across China is restrictive, which includes the persecution of Christians.This Government stands firm on human rights, including the right to freedom of religion or belief. The Foreign Secretary has raised...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordVacancies: RomfordDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11242More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to help fill job vacancies in Romford constituency.
Answer: The Romford Jobcentre team deliver a bespoke service to employers, including candidate matching and screening, employer interviews on site, and group information sessions to help customers into work, as well as job fairs targeting specific sectors and cus...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11241More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to improve access to artificial intelligence training.
Answer: This Government is committed to delivering an efficient and effective future transport sector. To do that we need to ensure that the sector and the public servants which support it are equipped to use, regulate, guide and assure AI systems effectively. My...
Answered 4 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: TrainingDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11240More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to improve access to artificial intelligence training.
Answer: I refer my hon. Friend, the Member for Romford to the answer of 15 October 2024 to Question HL1654.
Answered 4 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDrugs: DeathHome OfficeTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11239More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to help reduce the number of drug-related deaths.
Answer: Drug-related deaths are tragically at record highs and this government is committed to gripping this problem.The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) is actively working to reduce the number of drug-related deaths and has invested an additional £2...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDisabled Facilities Grants: RomfordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11238More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how much funding has been provided through the Disabled Facilities Grant in Romford constituency in each year since 2022.
Answer: Romford constituency is part of the Havering London Borough Council area. Government provided the following Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) funding to Havering London Borough Council for each financial year since 2022-2023.DFG Funding2022-20232023-2024202...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordCladding Safety Scheme: RomfordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11237More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many buildings have registered for the Cladding Safety Scheme in Romford constituency.
Answer: To date, there have been four applications to the Cladding Safety Scheme that have been started for buildings located within the Romford constituency.Two applications are at Apply for Grant stage where information is being gathered and submitted by one ap...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11236More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent progress her Department has made on simplifying the planning process for house building.
Answer: We recently consulted on proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system. The consultation closed on the 24 September and officials in my department are currently analysing responses with a view to publi...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordLand Use: HaveringMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11231More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has made an estimate of the proportion of green belt land that could be re-designated as grey belt land in (a) Romford constituency and (b) Havering.
Answer: In our consultation on proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and other changes to the planning system, it was suggested that grey belt land be defined as Green Belt land which makes a limited contribution to the Green Belt's pu...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordCoal: MiningDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10971More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the Coal Authority plans to award new licences for the (a) mining and (b) extraction of coal.
Answer: Our manifesto was clear on our intention to not grant new coal licences, and we are exploring avenues to achieve this. We want to end coal licensing to support our net zero ambitions and our priority to lead on international climate action, based on our d...
Answered 1 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordFossil Fuels: LicensingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10970More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the North Sea Transition Authority plans to award new licences for the (a) production and (b) extraction of oil and gas.
Answer: The Government will consult later this year on the implementation of our manifesto position not to issue new oil and gas licences to explore new fields.The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has independently paused issuing any invitations to apply for...
Answered 1 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordCrown Court: Working HoursMinistry of JusticeTabled 23 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10681More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what plans her Department has to increase the number of daily sitting hours by Crown Court judges.
Answer: There are no current plans to extend the standard sitting hours of the Crown Court.The Lord Chancellor has a statutory duty to ensure there is an effective and efficient system to support the carrying on of the businesses of the courts, and that appropria...
Answered 31 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordOffshore Industry: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 22 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 900912More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the decision not to issue North Sea oil and gas licences on employment in Scotland.
Answer: We are transitioning towards a clean energy future, but oil and gas production in the North Sea will be a key part of the UK energy landscape for many years to come. Scotland has the heritage, expertise and world-class workforce to help win this global ra...
Answered 30 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCourts: BuildingsMinistry of JusticeTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10053More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to improve the condition of (a) court buildings and (b) other physical infrastructure in the courts system.
Answer: It is important that the infrastructure of our courts does not prevent hearings from taking place.HMCTS has a facilities management contract with Equans for undertaking routine court maintenance which has delivered over 30,000 routine maintenance jobs acr...
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCrown CourtMinistry of JusticeTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10052More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to tackle the backlog of cases awaiting Crown Court hearings.
Answer: The Crown Court outstanding caseload remains one of the biggest challenges facing the Criminal Justice System and we are committed to reducing the caseload and bringing waiting times down.We want to make sure every victim has the swift access to justice t...
Answered 28 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordProsecutionsAttorney GeneralTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10051More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, if she will hold discussions with the Crown Prosecution Service on reducing the number of pre-charge cases awaiting decision.
Answer: Public confidence in the criminal justice is underpinned by access to swift justice. It is critical that cases progress through the system as quickly as possible, both before and after a charge is made. Improving timeliness and reducing the backlogs of ou...
Answered 28 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSt Helena: PoliceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10050More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with the St Helena Government on levels of police resources on St Helena.
Answer: The UK Government provide funding to support the delivery of public services in St Helena, including policing. In addition, the UK Government has a long-term programme to increase capacity and capability in the Royal St Helena Police Service. During recen...
Answered 28 Oct 2024
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