Calvin Bailey MP: written questions
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Prostate Cancer: Leyton and WansteadDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 34963More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what information his Department holds on the number and proportion of prostate cancer cases that had presented with stage 4 metastatic disease at first diagnosis in Leyton and Wanstead constituency
Answer: The Department does not have specific data for Leyton and Wanstead. However, we can provide diagnosis data at an integrated care board (ICB) level. Specifically, we can offer information on diagnoses at stages 3 and 4 for the North-East London ICB. In 202...
Answered 11 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordProstate Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34662More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions he has had with the National Screening Committee on the evidence that will be used to inform the criteria for a prostate cancer screening programme.
Answer: The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) is an independent scientific advisory committee which advises ministers and the National Health Service in all four countries of the United Kingdom on all aspects of population and targeted screening, and suppo...
Answered 10 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordProstate CancerDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34336More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of recent trends in levels of prostate cancer diagnoses; and what steps he plans to take to support (a) equitable access and (b) high-quality treatment strategies for pe
Answer: The Department is committed to improving the adequacy of all cancer services, including for prostate cancer. NHS England has funded 10 clinical audits, which includes a national prostate cancer audit. Using routine data, collected on patients diagnosed wi...
Answered 7 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: LandminesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29581More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how much and what proportion of his Department's budget he plans to allocate to mine action in the 2025-26 financial year.
Answer: We are currently considering Official Development Assistance programme allocations for 2025/26 and will publish them in the FCDO Annual Report and Accounts in the summer.
Answered 17 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordVehicle Number Plates: FraudHome OfficeTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29549More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what guidance her Department has issued to (a) the police, (b) local authorities and (c) other authorities on removing covers from illicitly-covered licence plates in public spaces to help enforce exi
Answer: Disguising a vehicle’s identity is an offence and should be reported to the police to be investigated and, where appropriate, taken through the courts.The Home Office has not issued any specific guidance on the removal of covers from licence plates.
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Health ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29547More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with (a) the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and (b) devolved administrations on the potential impact of waiting lists for medical care required in order to pass recruitm
Answer: In the United Kingdom the provision of healthcare to the general population is devolved; however, the Ministry of Defence (MOD)/UK Departments of Health Partnership Board facilitates joint working across the UK to support recruitment to the Armed Forces a...
Answered 17 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: TelecommunicationsMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29130More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Infrastructure and Projects Authority Annual Report on Major Projects 2023-24, published on 16 January 2025, what progress has been made with the Next Generation (fixed) Communication Networ
Answer: Since March 2024, the programme has been reset to leverage existing infrastructure and deliver some benefits earlier, whilst making progress towards broader programme key milestones. The team has been restructured and additional specialist resources have ...
Answered 24 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: ICTMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29129More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Infrastructure and Projects Authority Annual Report on Major Projects 2023-24, published on 16 January 2025, what progress has been made with the MODnet Evolve programme since 31 March 2024.
Answer: Significant progress has been made on the MODNET Evolve programme since 31 March 2024, when the programme was rated Red. The development of the next generation MODNET Official service is nearing completion, and rollout of the new service to MOD’s 200,000 ...
Answered 14 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArmy: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29128More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Infrastructure and Projects Authority Annual Report on Major Projects 2023-24, published on 16 January 2025, what progress has been made with the Collective Training Transformation Programme
Answer: Since March 2024, the Collective Training Transformation Programme (CTTP) has launched its competition for a Strategic Training Partner for British Army collective training. It is now selecting the final two tenderers and remains on track to meet its deli...
Answered 14 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordNuclear Submarines: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29127More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Infrastructure and Projects Authority Annual Report on Major Projects 2023-24, published on 16 January 2025, what progress has been made with the Core Production Capability programme since 3
Answer: The Department is working closely with Rolls-Royce Submarines (RRS) to improve delivery confidence for the Core Production Capability programme. This has included increasing production rates and improving manufacturing resilience. The Infrastructure and P...
Answered 14 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29126More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what representations his Department has received in relation to the potential impact of travel costs on (a) rates of completed recruitment into the armed services in the last 12 months and (b) rates of completed
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is not aware of having received representations of the kind described.
Answered 14 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29125More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what representations his Department has received in relation to the potential impact of uncompensated devolved (a) taxes and (b) other charges between (i) England, (ii) Scotland, (iii) Wales, (iv) Northern Irelan
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is not aware of having received representations of the kind described.
Answered 14 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: STEM SubjectsMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29124More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has received representations from relevant stakeholders on the potential impact of the (a) STEM curriculum and (b) attainment differences between (i) England, (ii) Scotland, (iii) Wales and
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is not aware of having received representations of the kind described.
Answered 14 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28106More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what (a) relocation assistance and (b) other support for travel costs are provided by his Department for (i) prospective students and apprentices considering (A) defence apprenticeships, (B) university graduate s
Answer: The Ministry of Defence offers no specific entitlements to claim travel or subsistence costs for those attending interviews or events relating to a prospective apprenticeship or graduate scheme. However, business units have discretion to stipulate in recr...
Answered 11 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28105More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what outreach programmes are being conducted by (a) Defence Nuclear Enterprise, (b) Defence Equipment and Support and (c) other bodies responsible to his Department to engage with diverse and underrepresented gro
Answer: Defence is dedicated to recruiting and retaining the best talent, drawn from the broadest diversity of thought, skills, and background, to reflect the society we serve and ensure we maintain an advantage in a competitive age. It is mission critical to our...
Answered 11 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28104More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what outreach programmes are being conducted by (a) Defence Nuclear Enterprise, (b) Defence Equipment and Support and (c) other bodies responsible to his Department to engage with diverse and underrepresented gro
Answer: Defence is dedicated to recruiting and retaining the best talent, drawn from the broadest diversity of thought, skills, and background, to reflect the society we serve and ensure we maintain an advantage in a competitive age. It is mission critical to our...
Answered 11 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordRiver Roding: E. coliDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 27 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26706More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent estimate he has made of E. coli levels in the River Roding during dry weather; and what discussions he has had with the Environment Agency on those levels.
Answer: The River Roding faces challenges from urban pressures, storm overflow discharges, surface water runoff, misconnections, and pollution incidents. These factors can contribute to elevated bacterial levels, including E. Coli, particularly during wet weather...
Answered 7 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordRiver Roding: SewageDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 27 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26705More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the Environment Agency in tackling pollution of the River Roding by Thames Water outfalls without permits.
Answer: The River Roding faces challenges from urban pressures, storm overflow discharges, surface water runoff, misconnections, and pollution incidents. These factors can contribute to elevated bacterial levels, including E. Coli, particularly during wet weather...
Answered 7 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: Leyton and WansteadDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26111More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what rank Leyton and Wanstead constituency has in relation to average energy efficiency score for housing; and what steps he is taking to support the roll-out of home energy efficiency measur
Answer: The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is responsible for data relating to Energy Performance Certification including that of the Leyton and Wanstead constituency. Going forward, the Warm Homes Plan will upgrade up to 5 million ...
Answered 31 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordInsulation: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26110More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of establishing loan schemes for homeowners to fund insulation retrofitting, where repayments are collected from the energy bills of the pr
Answer: Private finance can play a key role in helping us achieve our decarbonisation ambitions. Through the Government’s ambitious Warm Homes Plan, officials are exploring the role of incentives and private finance for households to support homeowners with the u...
Answered 31 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordInsulation: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26109More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of trends in demand for insulation retrofitting over the last 20 years; and whether he is taking steps to promote greater stability in the market for insulation re
Answer: The market for insulation for retrofitting homes has been driven largely by government-initiated schemes. The main ones have been the Energy Company Obligation (ECO, 2013-present); the Carbon Emissions Reduction Target (CERT) and the Community Energy Savi...
Answered 31 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordAiding and AbettingMinistry of JusticeTabled 23 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26108More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of reviewing the effectiveness of legislation relating to joint enterprise.
Answer: Joint enterprise is a complex area of law. It is not set out in statute but has instead evolved through case law.The Government is aware of concerns about the impact of the joint enterprise doctrine on defendants and their families. We have heard argument...
Answered 31 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordAfghanistan: ResettlementMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26107More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact on eligibility for the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy of Afghans of changes of refugee policy in the United States of America; and what discussions he
Answer: The eligibility criteria of the UK’s Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) is unaffected by changes in the US. This Government is fully committed to delivering on the pledge made by Parliament to those in Afghanistan who are eligible to relocate...
Answered 31 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordUniversity Officer Training CorpsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23187More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what proportion of participants in university Officer Training Corps complete the (a) Army Reserve Commissioning Course and (b) Commissioning Course for Regular Officers.
Answer: The information requested is provided below. PopulationFR20 Reserve OfficerRegular OfficerAs a Proportion of Yearly UOTC intake6% (440)15% (1,180) Notes/Caveats: Regular officer commissions includes those completing the mainstream Commissioning Course f...
Answered 20 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordReserve Forces: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23018More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with refence to the Council of Reserve Forces and Cadets’ Associations' Annual Statutory Report 2024, published on 17 December 2024, what steps he has taken to ensure training courses are adapted to take account
Answer: We are very grateful for the work of the External Scrutiny Team in producing their Council of Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations Annual Statutory Report 2024. All Ministry of Defence (MOD) training courses are delivered in accordance with Defence Sy...
Answered 16 Jan 2025
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