Cat Smith MP: written questions

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Palestinians: DetaineesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 7 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22319More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make representations to his Israeli counterparts on the immediate release of Palestinian healthcare workers currently being detained without charge or trial.
Answer: Gazan civilians must be protected, and able to access effective healthcare. The UK has consistently raised concerns about the impact of this conflict on Gaza's healthcare system and medical staff, including reiterating the requirement for all parties to c...
Answered 15 Jan 2025
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Multi-academy Trusts: PayDepartment for EducationTabled 19 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21323More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what information her Department collects on the pay of multi-academy trust chief executives.
Answer: The Academy Trust Handbook sets out the requirements for academy trusts on executive pay, including reporting and publication. Academy trusts must:Publish their annual audited accounts, including the number of employees whose benefits exceeded £60,000 in ...
Answered 9 Jan 2025
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Fireworks: SafetyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20219More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 5 December 2024 to Question 17421 on Fireworks: Safety, what discussions she has had with (a) businesses, (b) consumer groups and (c) charities on the adequacy of the Firework
Answer: The Government regularly engages with a wide range of stakeholders in relation to the impacts of fireworks. Our engagement includes with businesses, consumer groups and charities. The current regulatory framework is designed to support people to enjoy fir...
Answered 24 Dec 2024
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Northern Ireland Office: Alcoholic DrinksNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19348More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether Ministers in his Department have met with representatives of the alcohol industry since July 2024.
Answer: Details of ministers’ meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Data for the period of July to September 2024 will be published in due course.
Answered 18 Dec 2024
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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Alcoholic DrinksMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19347More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether ministers in her Department have met with representatives of the alcohol industry since July 2024.
Answer: Details of ministers’ meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Data for the period of July to September 2024 will be published in due course.
Answered 19 Dec 2024
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Ministry of Justice: Alcoholic DrinksMinistry of JusticeTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19346More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether Ministers in his Department have met with representatives of the alcohol industry since July 2024.
Answer: Details of Ministers’ meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Data for the period of July to September 2024 will be published in due course.
Answered 18 Dec 2024
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Scotland Office: Alcoholic DrinksScotland OfficeTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19345More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether Ministers in his Department have met with representatives of the alcohol industry since July 2024.
Answer: Details of ministers’ meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Data for the period of July to September 2024 will be published in due course.
Answered 18 Dec 2024
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Wales Office: Alcoholic DrinksWales OfficeTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19344More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, whether ministers in her Department have met with representatives of the alcohol industry since July 2024.
Answer: Details of ministers’ meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Data for the period of July to September 2024 will be published in due course.
Answered 17 Dec 2024
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Ministry of Defence: Alcoholic DrinksMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19343More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether Ministers in his Department have met with representatives of the alcohol industry since July 2024.
Answer: Details of Ministers' meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Data for the period of July to September 2024 will be published in due course.
Answered 18 Dec 2024
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Treasury: Alcoholic DrinksTreasuryTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19342More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many alcohol industry representatives Ministers in her Department have met since July 2024.
Answer: Treasury ministers have meetings with a wide variety of organisations in the public and private sectors as part of the process of policy development and delivery. Details of ministerial meetings with external organisations on departmental business are pub...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
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Attorney General's Office: Alcoholic DrinksAttorney GeneralTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19341More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, how many alcohol industry representatives Ministers in her Department have met since July 2024.
Answer: Details of ministers’ meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Data for the period of July to September 2024 will be published in due course.
Answered 20 Dec 2024
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Cabinet Office: Alcoholic DrinksCabinet OfficeTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19340More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many alcohol industry representatives Ministers in his Department have met since July 2024.
Answer: Details of ministers’ meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Data for the period of July to September 2024 will be published shortly.
Answered 17 Dec 2024
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Home Office: Alcoholic DrinksHome OfficeTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19339More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many alcohol industry representatives Ministers in her Department have met since July 2024.
Answer: Details of ministers’ meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Data for the period of July to September 2024 will be published in due course.
Answered 20 Dec 2024
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Alcoholic DrinksForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19338More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many alcohol industry representatives Ministers in his Department have met since July 2024.
Answer: Details of ministers' meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Data for the period of July to September 2024 will be published in due course.
Answered 18 Dec 2024
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Department of Health and Social Care: Alcoholic DrinksDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19337More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many alcohol industry representatives Ministers in his Department have met since July 2024.
Answer: Details of ministers’ meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK website. Data for the period of July to September 2024 will be published in due course.
Answered 17 Dec 2024
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Department for Work and Pensions: Alcoholic DrinksDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19336More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many alcohol industry representatives Ministers in his Department have met since July 2024.
Answer: Details of ministers’ meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Data for the period of July to September 2024 will be published in due course.
Answered 18 Dec 2024
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Department for Transport: Alcoholic DrinksDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19335More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many alcohol industry representatives Ministers in his Department have met since July 2024.
Answer: Details of ministers’ meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Data for the period of July to September 2024 will be published in due course.
Answered 18 Dec 2024
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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Alcoholic DrinksDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19334More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how many alcohol industry representatives Ministers in his Department have met since July 2024.
Answer: Details of ministers’ meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Data for the period of July to September 2024 will be published in due course
Answered 23 Dec 2024
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Alcoholic DrinksDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19333More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many alcohol industry representatives have Ministers in his Department met with since July 2024.
Answer: Details of ministers’ meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Data for the period of July to September 2024 will be published in due course.
Answered 3 Jan 2025
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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: Alcoholic DrinksDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19332More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many alcohol industry representatives have Ministers in his Department met with since July 2024.
Answer: I refer my hon Friend to the answer I gave on 14 October 2024 to Question UIN 6511.
Answered 19 Dec 2024
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Department for Education: Alcoholic DrinksDepartment for EducationTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19331More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether Ministers in her Department have met with representatives of the alcohol industry since July 2024.
Answer: Details of Ministers’ meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Data for the period of July to September 2024 will be published in due course.
Answered 20 Dec 2024
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Alcoholic DrinksDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19330More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many alcohol industry representatives Ministers in her Department have met since July 2024.
Answer: Details of ministers’ meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Data for the period of July to September 2024 will be published in due course.
Answered 20 Dec 2024
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Department for Business and Trade: Alcoholic DrinksDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19329More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many alcohol industry representatives have Ministers in his Department met with since July 2024.
Answer: As part of the Government’s transparency agenda, the Department for Business and Trade releases quarterly data on Ministerial meetings, gifts, hospitality and travel on the transparency pages of gov.uk. The next release will be for the period July to Sept...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
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Alcoholic Drinks: MisuseDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19328More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps the Health Mission Board has taken to tackle rates of alcohol harm.
Answer: Under our Health Mission, the Government is committed to prioritising preventative public health measures to support people to live longer, healthier lives. For too long there has been an unwillingness to lead on issues like smoking, alcohol harm, and obe...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
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Alcoholic Drinks: MisuseDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19327More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he plans to take to tackle alcohol harms.
Answer: Under our Health Mission, the Government is committed to prioritising preventative public health measures to support people to live longer, healthier lives. For too long there has been an unwillingness to lead on issues like smoking, alcohol harm, and obe...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
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