Andrew Rosindell MP: written questions
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European Union: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59299More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the proposed Security Pact with the EU will be based on the 2018 EU template for third-country participation in EU defence and foreign policy structures.
Answer: At the UK-EU Summit on 19 May 2025, the UK and EU agreed a unique and bespoke Security and Defence Partnership. The Partnership has been designed to complement our core bilateral security partnerships and support this Government’s commitment to NATO, whic...
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCyprus: ElectionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59298More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department plans to send election monitors to monitor the presidential election in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in October 2025.
Answer: In line with the rest of the international community except Turkey, the UK does not recognise the so-called "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus".The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has no plans to send election monitors to monitor ...
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDangerous Dogs: Social Rented HousingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58935More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 9 June 2025 to Question 54689 on Dangerous Dogs: Social Rented Housing, if he will provide additional guidance to the owners of XL Bully dogs who have exempte
Answer: It is for the housing provider to decide their own policies on whether they permit tenants to keep exempted banned breed types. Owners of XL Bullies can contact their housing provider if they have queries about their policy in relation to exempted dogs.
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordForests: Community AssetsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58608More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to help support the Thames Chase Community Forest.
Answer: England's Community Forests are delivering the multi-million-pound national Trees for Climate programme, playing a significant part in the national Government's commitment to address climate change and carbon mitigation through tree planting and woodland ...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Overseas Territories: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58607More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 19 May 2025 to Question 50828 on Saint Helena: Politics and Government, how many constitutions of the Overseas Territories other than Saint Helena c
Answer: The special responsibilities of Governors varies between each Overseas Territory constitution, including, where relevant, in relation to finance-related responsibilities. Some constitutions, particularly on islands with small populations, confer powers on...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPigs: Animal HousingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58606More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department plans to convene a cross-sectoral task force to develop a pathway to crate-free farrowing for the pig industry.
Answer: The use of farrowing crates and other close confinement systems for farmed animals is an issue which the Department is currently considering very carefully. The Animal Health and Welfare Pathway supports farmers to improve animal health and welfare throug...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSeas and Oceans: InfrastructureMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58188More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken with His Majesty’s armed forces to improve British fixed undersea surveillance capabilities.
Answer: The recent Strategic Defence Review (SDR) 2025 has set out strategic initiatives in the Maritime domain in terms of undersea surveillance capabilities to protect critical infrastructure and monitor threats. The SDR also advocates AI and machine learning t...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordNavy: Exclusive Economic ZoneMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58187More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken with His Majesty’s armed forces to improve the maritime defence of British Exclusive Economic Zones.
Answer: The primary role of the Royal Navy is to defend and protect the UK, whilst enhancing its resilience. As part of this core task, it monitors, tracks and responds to any potential threats in the UK EEZ, through frequent patrolling by British warships, monit...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordShipping: British Overseas TerritoriesMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58186More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken with His Majesty’s armed forces to improve the defence of the maritime infrastructure of British Overseas Territories.
Answer: The UK is responsible for the defence and security of all British Overseas Territories and takes these responsibilities incredibly seriously. The Ministry Of Defence routinely monitors for hostile activity and will take appropriate action in response to a...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSingapore: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58185More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken with His Majesty’s armed forces to improve defence co-operation with Singapore.
Answer: I am pleased to report positive momentum on our defence co-operation with Singapore. The Secretary of State for Defence met with the previous Singaporean Defence Minister in October 2024. Between March and May 2025, the Commander of UK Strategic Command, ...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHome EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58184More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she has taken to support (a) parents and (b) children with home-schooling in (i) England and (ii) Romford constituency.
Answer: Every child deserves to receive an education that helps them to achieve and thrive. Every parent has the responsibility to provide this for their child and may choose to do so by educating them at home. Whilst that responsibility rests with the parent, it...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPupils: ViolenceDepartment for EducationTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58183More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she has taken with relevant authorities to reduce instances of peer-on-peer physical violence in state primary schools.
Answer: All pupils deserve to feel safe and protected in school and the department expects all schools to take immediate and robust action if incidents of violence occur. The ‘Behaviour in schools’ guidance is clear that staff should respond predictably, promptly...
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPupils: ProtectionDepartment for EducationTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58182More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she has taken with relevant authorities to improve safeguarding policies in state primary schools.
Answer: Schools and colleges have a critical role to play in protecting children and keeping them safe. We published statutory safeguarding guidance ‘Keeping children safe in education’ (KCSIE) which all schools and colleges must have regard to when carrying out ...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPupils: ProtectionDepartment for EducationTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58181More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she has taken with relevant authorities to improve safeguarding policies in state secondary schools.
Answer: Schools and colleges have a critical role to play in protecting children and keeping them safe. We published statutory safeguarding guidance ‘Keeping children safe in education’ (KCSIE) which all schools and colleges must have regard to when carrying out ...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPupils: ViolenceDepartment for EducationTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58180More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to help reduce instances of peer-on-peer physical violence in state secondary schools.
Answer: All pupils deserve to feel safe and protected in school and the department expects all schools to take immediate and robust action if incidents of violence occur. The ‘Behaviour in schools’ guidance is clear that staff should respond predictably, promptly...
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSecondary Education: Vocational GuidanceDepartment for EducationTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58179More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to improve the (a) availability and (b) quality of careers advice in secondary schools.
Answer: Schools and colleges are developing careers programmes for young people against the Gatsby Benchmarks, a clear set of standards for good careers guidance.Overseen by the Careers and Enterprise Company, a national network of 44 careers hubs delivers career...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordUnemployment: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58178More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to help reduce youth unemployment.
Answer: As part of our plan to Get Britain Working, we are launching a new Youth Guarantee for all young people aged 18-21 in England to ensure that they can access quality training opportunities, an apprenticeship or help to find work. The Department for Work an...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: MouldDepartment for EducationTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58177More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she has taken with (a) headteachers, (b) local authorities to reduce (a) mould and (b) damp in educational buildings.
Answer: The department takes the safety of children and those who work with them incredibly seriously.The department supports responsible bodies, such as local authorities, academy trusts and voluntary-aided bodies and their schools to meet their responsibilities...
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving under InfluenceDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58176More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to lower the drink drive limit in England.
Answer: The Government is considering policy options in respect of motoring offences, including around drink and drug driving. Details will follow in due course.
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving InstructionDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58175More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to mandate a defined minimum learning period before learner drivers can take their test.
Answer: We are considering measures and assessing their potential impacts to tackle the root causes of young and novice driver collisions. We will set out more details in due course.
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving Instruction: MotorwaysDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58174More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to mandate that learner drivers have practiced driving on motorways prior to taking a driving test.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has no current plans to mandate that all learner drivers must undertake motorway driving prior to their driving test, for several key reasons.Not all learners have convenient access to motorways, with many ca...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving under InfluenceDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58173More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she has taken to work with relevant authorities to reduce drug or alcohol linked fatalities on roads in (a) England and (b) Romford constituency.
Answer: The enforcement of road traffic law and how available resources are deployed is the responsibility of individual Chief Officers and Police and Crime Commissioners, taking into account the specific local problems and demands with which they are faced. THIN...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAviation: SafetyDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58172More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she has taken to work with relevant authorities to improve the safety of domestic air travel.
Answer: The Department for Transport is committed to maintaining the highest standards for aviation safety. The DfT chaired State Safety Board (SSB) oversees UK Aviation Authorities and works to improve UK aviation safety. It identifies and mitigates safety risks...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordTransportDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58171More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she has taken to work with the devolved Administrations to increase transport connectivity between the four Home Nations.
Answer: While transport is largely a devolved responsibility for the Governments of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, the Department for Transport is working with its counterparts to improve transport connectivity across the UK.As recommended by the Union Con...
Answered 11 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordRoads: AccidentsDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58170More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she has taken to work with relevant authorities to reduce fatalities involving young drivers in (a) England and (b) Romford constituency.
Answer: Local authorities have a statutory duty to take steps both to reduce and prevent collisions, and the powers to make their own decisions about the design of the streets under their care, taking account of the relevant legislation and official guidance. My ...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
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