Andrew Rosindell MP: written questions
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Nature Conservation: EssexDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23284More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to support (a) wildlife sanctuaries and (b) nature reserves in Essex.
Answer: Essex has a total of 64 Sites of Special Scientific Interest, nine Special Protection Areas and seven National Nature Reserves, the majority of which protect the rich coastal habitats of the Essex estuaries. These include some of the country’s most import...
Answered 17 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordInfluenza: RomfordDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23283More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what support his Department is providing to people affected by seasonal flu in Romford constituency.
Answer: The Government is committed to protecting those at greatest risk from seasonal flu through vaccination, as guided by the independent Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation.The flu vaccination programme continues until 31 March 2025, so there cont...
Answered 20 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: HaveringDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23282More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to visit healthcare facilities in the (a) London Borough of Havering and (b) surrounding area in the next six months.
Answer: Ministers regularly consider visits across the country to see the impact of their policy areas. Any plans to visit specific locations will be notified to the relevant Members of Parliament in advance.
Answered 17 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordPrimary Care: RomfordDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23281More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve primary care facilities in (a) Romford constituency and (b) the surrounding area.
Answer: The Government is committed to delivering a National Health Service that is fit for the future, and this means better utilising and expanding primary care infrastructure across the NHS estate. That is why we have set out our intention to fix the front doo...
Answered 21 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: RomfordDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23280More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what support his Department is providing to increase patient capacity on mental health wards in (a) Romford constituency and (b) the surrounding area.
Answer: NHS England’s 2024/25 priorities and operational planning guidance reinforces this focus on improving patient flow as a key priority, with local health systems directed to reduce the average length of stay in adult acute mental health wards to deliver mor...
Answered 17 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordQueen's Hospital Romford: Accident and Emergency DepartmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23279More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what support his Department is providing to increase patient capacity in the Queen’s Hospital, Romford Accident and Emergency Department.
Answer: Operational matters, including decisions on local hospital capacity, are primarily matters for local National Health Service trusts working with NHS commissioners.The NHS has supported increased patient demand for accident and emergency services by streng...
Answered 17 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: SwitzerlandDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23278More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent progress he has made on free-trade negotiations with the Swiss Confederation.
Answer: The fifth round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Switzerland took place in London between 14 and 18 October 2024. UK negotiators made good progress, working towards agreeing ambitious outcomes in key areas including services,...
Answered 20 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: CanadaDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23277More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 14th October 2024 to Question 5918 on Department for Business and Trade: Canada, whether he plans to meet the Agent General of (a) Ontario, (b) Quebec and (c) Saskatchewan in
Answer: The Secretary of State for Business and Trade has no plans to meet with the Agents General of Ontario, Quebec, or Saskatchewan in the next six months.Canada is a key ally and valued partner for the UK. Our trade relationship – worth £26.4 billion in the 1...
Answered 20 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: InvestmentDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23276More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of Mexico's recent constitutional reforms on UK investments in the regional energy sector.
Answer: The UK Embassy in Mexico regularly engages with the Mexican Government to underline the importance of strong institutions, independent courts, and the rule of law. My Department has been following the regulatory reforms closely. We are aware of market rea...
Answered 20 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordOverseas Trade: ArgentinaDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23275More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has made an assessment of the implications for (a) his policies and (b) bilateral trade relations of Argentina’s most recent debt repayments to international bondholders.
Answer: The UK Government continually monitors international economic developments and is aware of the domestic reforms that the Argentine government is undertaking and their most recent debt repayments. The UK is working with Argentina to strengthen our trade re...
Answered 20 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordHaiti: Diplomatic ServiceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23274More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many British nationals have requested consular assistance in Haiti since July 2024.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has not been approached for consular assistance in relation to British nationals in Haiti since July 2024. The FCDO advises against all travel to Haiti due to the volatile security situation there. T...
Answered 16 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordBRIC CountriesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23273More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential geopolitical implications of the expansion of BRICS.
Answer: The Foreign Secretary made a speech on 9 January at the FCDO regarding the future of UK foreign policy, where he underlined that we are facing an increasingly volatile world. It remains important for us to understand geopolitical shifts, and ensure the UK...
Answered 30 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordVenezuela: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23272More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of reports of the detention and subsequent release of María Corina Machado; and what represen
Answer: The reported arbitrary detention of Maria Corina Machado was unacceptable. The UK already strongly condemns the ongoing repression against civil society and members of the opposition in Venezuela. We regularly call this out in our public statements and we...
Answered 23 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordFaroe Islands and Greenland: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23271More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark on (a) Greenland and (b) the Faroe Islands since taking office.
Answer: The UK values its strong partnerships with all parts of the Kingdom of Denmark and engages accordingly. On 13 January, I held my second meeting with Greenland's Foreign Minister, Vivian Motzfeldt, in London, to discuss bilateral relations. This followed o...
Answered 20 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordDenmark: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23270More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether (a) he and (b) the Minister of State (Europe, North America and Overseas Territories) has met the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark since taking office.
Answer: The Foreign Secretary and I have met the Danish Ambassador through our engagements with the European diplomatic community in London.
Answered 30 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordWestern Sahara: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22594More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies on Western Sahara of Morocco’s autonomy plan.
Answer: The UK continues to support UN-led efforts to reach a just, lasting, and mutually acceptable political solution, based on compromise, which will provide for the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara. The UK strongly supports the work of Staff...
Answered 17 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Labour TurnoverMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22593More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken to improve retention of officers in the (a) Royal Navy, (b) Army and (c) Royal Air Force.
Answer: The new Government’s work in improving retention and recruitment is part of a package of measures aimed to renew the contract between the nation and those who serve. We are modernising and refining our policies and processes to attract, and then retain th...
Answered 16 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordBahrain: Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22592More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will increase funding to the UK Maritime Component Command based at the Naval Support Facility in Bahrain.
Answer: Future funding decisions are subject to the ongoing Spending Review, and the outcome of the Strategic Defence Review.
Answered 16 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordMiddle East: NavyMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22591More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken to ensure the continued presence of Royal Navy assets in the Middle East maritime theatre.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence keeps its force posture in the Middle East under continual review to safeguard the UK’s national security interests and operational requirements. We remain committed to working with our partners across the region. The Strategic Def...
Answered 17 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordPupils: AttendanceDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22590More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she has taken with relevant authorities to impove school attendance in Romford constituency.
Answer: This government is determined to tackle the generational challenge of school absence, which is a fundamental barrier to learning and life chances. Missing school regularly is harmful to a child’s attainment, safety and physical and mental health, which li...
Answered 16 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterans: RomfordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22589More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she has taken with relevant authorities to support armed forces veterans with (a) housing and (b) financial support in Romford constituency.
Answer: On 18 December 2024, the government brought into force regulations to exempt all former members of the regular armed forces from local connection and residency tests to facilitate their access to social housing. The regulations removed the five-year limit...
Answered 29 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordLung Cancer: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22588More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps he has taken help improve rates of early diagnosis of lung cancer.
Answer: The National Health Service is taking crucial steps to improve cancer outcomes across England, including for lung cancer. The Targeted Lung Health Check is a national NHS screening programme which is designed to identify cancers at an earlier stage with t...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving under Influence: RomfordDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22587More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking with relevant authorities to help tackle drink driving in Romford constituency.
Answer: The Government takes road safety seriously, and we are committed to reducing the numbers of those killed and injured on our roads. The Department has begun work on a new Road Safety Strategy, the first in over a decade. The Department will share more deta...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordDangerous Driving: RomfordDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22586More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking with relevant authorities to help tackle dangerous driving in Romford constituency.
Answer: The Government takes road safety seriously, and we are committed to reducing the numbers of those killed and injured on our roads. The Department has begun work on a new Road Safety Strategy, the first in over a decade. The Department will share more deta...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordCars: AccidentsDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22585More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking with relevant authorities to help reduce the number of fatal car crashes in outer London boroughs.
Answer: Since the general election, the Department has begun work on a new Road Safety Strategy, the first in over a decade. The Department will share more details in due course. Local government is the main delivery agent of road safety. The responsibility to im...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
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