Andrew Rosindell MP: written questions
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Animals (Low-welfare Activities Abroad) Act 2023Department for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 2750More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make it his policy to consult international zoological accreditation and certification bodies on future regulations under the Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act 202
Answer: The Animals (Low Welfare Activities Abroad) Act 2023 provides a framework for the introduction of future bans on the advertising and offering for sale, in England and Northern Ireland, of low-welfare animal activities abroad. We are considering our next s...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordAnimals (Low-welfare Activities Abroad) Act 2023Department for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 2749More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will publish a timetable for consulting on the activities that should fall within the activity regulations under the Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act 2023.
Answer: The Animals (Low Welfare Activities Abroad) Act 2023 provides a framework for the introduction of future bans on the advertising and offering for sale, in England and Northern Ireland, of low-welfare animal activities abroad. We are considering our next s...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordHousing: Greater LondonMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 900290More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent discussions she has had with the Mayor of London on housebuilding targets in outer London.
Answer: In my recent meeting with the Mayor of London, he reiterated his commitment to help reach our target of 1.5 million homes.This Government is committed to work in partnership with our Mayors to achieve our shared aims.I look forward to working with the May...
Answered 2 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordWinter Fuel PaymentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2247More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of removing the winter fuel allowance on pensioner poverty.
Answer: This Government is committed to pensioners – everyone in our society, no matter their working history or savings deserves a comfortable and dignified retirement. Given the substantial pressures faced by the public finances this year and next, the governme...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordWinter Fuel PaymentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2246More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she has made an assessment of the impact of removing the winter fuel allowance on pensioner poverty.
Answer: This Government is committed to pensioners – everyone in our society, no matter their working history or savings deserves a comfortable and dignified retirement. Given the substantial pressures faced by the public finances this year and next, the governme...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordElectronic Cigarettes and Tobacco: SmugglingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2245More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will extend powers from HMRC to Trading Standards to provide on-the-spot fines for retailers selling illegal (a) tobacco and (b) vape products.
Answer: HM Revenue and Customs does not have the power to issue on-the-spot fines for retailers selling illegal tobacco or vaping products. Those convicted of selling illegal products could face penalties, including imprisonment or an unlimited fine.However, the ...
Answered 2 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordRadiotherapy: FinanceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2244More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will have discussions with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the potential merits of increasing funding for new radiotherapy technologies.
Answer: The Office for Life Sciences is a joint unit sitting in this Department and the Department for Health and Social Care. It exists to power the government’s health and growth missions and improve patient outcomes. The Government does not generally ringfence...
Answered 6 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordTobacco: SalesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2243More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an estimate of future licensing and enforcement costs of a generational ban on tobacco.
Answer: As set out in the King’s Speech, a bill will be introduced to progressively increase the age at which people can be sold cigarettes and impose limits on the sale and marketing of vapes. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will pave the way for a smoke-free United ...
Answered 2 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordTobacco and Vapes Bill: Impact AssessmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2242More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to use the impact assessment entitled Tobacco and Vapes Bill: impact assessment, published on 20 March 2024, as part of its forthcoming Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
Answer: As set out in the King’s Speech, a bill will be introduced to progressively increase the age at which people can be sold cigarettes and impose limits on the sale and marketing of vapes. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will pave the way for a smoke-free United ...
Answered 2 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordCancer: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2241More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has taken steps to increase workforce capacity for (a) cancer care and (b) radiotherapy treatment services.
Answer: The Department is working closely with NHS England to make sure we have the right workforce with the right skills up and down the country. This includes cancer care and radiotherapy treatment services.As well as increasing the workforce, we will also be t...
Answered 2 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordCancer: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2240More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of implementing a cancer plan that (a) increases (a) radiotherapy and (b) other services.
Answer: Professor Lord Darzi is currently undertaking an independent investigation into the state of the National Health Service, the findings of which will feed into the Government’s 10-year plan to build a health service that is fit for the future. The Governme...
Answered 2 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordRadiotherapy: RomfordDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2239More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to increase radiotherapy treatment capacity for patients in Romford constituency.
Answer: Since April 2022, the responsibility for investing in new radiotherapy machines sits with local systems. This is supported by the 2021 Spending Review, which set aside £12 billion in operational capital for the National Health Service for 2022 to 2025, an...
Answered 2 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordIran: RussiaMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2054More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the relationship between Iran and Russia.
Answer: We continue to condemn Iran’s supply of weapons to Russia; these weapons have been used in Ukraine to target critical national infrastructure and kill civilians. In return for the funds and operational feedback it is receiving in this deal, Iran will be a...
Answered 6 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordBritish Overseas Territories: Hurricanes and TornadoesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2053More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what support his Department is providing to the British Overseas Territories affected by Hurricane Beryl.
Answer: The FCDO lead HMG’s response during the Caribbean hurricane season. HMS TRENT, our current persistent maritime presence in the region, proactively sailed to the Cayman Islands to provide a rapid response to Hurricane Beryl. Thankfully the islands escaped ...
Answered 6 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordRecreation Spaces: HaveringMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2052More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to help ensure the protection of green spaces in the London Borough of Havering.
Answer: Havering is one of the greenest boroughs in London, this has been recognised through the MHCLG-owned Green Flag Awards Scheme, with 16 Havering sites being awarded Green Flag status. This Green Flag Award sets the national standard for parks and green spa...
Answered 4 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordBritish Overseas Territories: Hurricanes and TornadoesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2051More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support the British Overseas Territories following Hurricane Beryl.
Answer: HMS Trent visited the Cayman Islands immediately after Hurricane Beryl. As Hurricane Beryl had a limited impact upon the Cayman Islands, HMS Trent was not required to support the local recovery. HMS Trent and Cayman used the opportunity to grow shared und...
Answered 6 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordChagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2050More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has received representations from the British Chagossian community on the British Indian Ocean Territory.
Answer: The Foreign Secretary has not received representations from either the British or Mauritian Chagossian community on the subject of the British Indian Ocean Territory/Chagos Archipelago. We recognise the future of the islands is an important issue for many...
Answered 6 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordChagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2049More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has received representations from the Mauritian Chagossian community on the British Indian Ocean Territory.
Answer: The Foreign Secretary has not received representations from either the British or Mauritian Chagossian community on the subject of the British Indian Ocean Territory/Chagos Archipelago. We recognise the future of the islands is an important issue for many...
Answered 6 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordChagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2048More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his American counterpart on the British Indian Ocean Territory.
Answer: The Foreign Secretary is in regular contact with Secretary Blinken on a range of issues, including the British Indian Ocean Territory / Chagos Archipelago. Protecting the effective operation and vital role of the joint UK/US military facility on Diego Gar...
Answered 6 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordChagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2047More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his Mauritian counterpart on the British Indian Ocean Territory.
Answer: The Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary met the Mauritian Prime Minister in London on 23 July and agreed to continue negotiations on the exercise of sovereignty over the British Indian Ocean Territory/Chagos Archipelago.
Answered 6 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordDangerous Driving: RomfordHome OfficeTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2046More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to reduce dangerous driving in Romford constituency.
Answer: Any form of dangerous driving behaviour is a serious matter of concern The maximum sentence for dangerous driving is an unlimited fine, disqualification and up to 14 years in prison.How the police enforce road traffic legislation and investigate road traf...
Answered 2 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: Exhaust SystemsDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2045More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of using acoustic cameras to help tackle illegal car exhaust systems.
Answer: The Department conducted roadside trials of noise camera technology between October 2022 and February 2023. Reports of these trials, including detailed assessment of the technology’s performance and potential merits, were published on 17 March 2024.
Answered 2 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordWind PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2044More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of onshore windfarms on (a) the environment, (b) arable land and (c) local communities.
Answer: The planning system provides important checks and balances when new onshore wind farms are built, including community engagement and consultation, environmental surveying, and statutory environmental and habitat impact assessments ensuring deployment is s...
Answered 2 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordRiver Rom: WaterDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2043More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to improve water quality in the River Rom.
Answer: The Secretary of State recently met with water company bosses, including Thames Water, to make it clear that water firms will be held accountable for their performance for customers and the environment. During the meeting, water bosses signed up to the Go...
Answered 2 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordLocal Government FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2042More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that local authorities receive adequate funding.
Answer: The Government is under no illusions about the scale of the pressures that local authorities are facing. Successive years of underfunding and increasing demand for services has left councils experiencing significant budget pressures and vulnerable to shoc...
Answered 4 Sept 2024
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