Connor Naismith MP: written questions
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ApprenticeshipsDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57516More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans she has to review the age cap on funding for (a) Level 6 and (b) Level 7 apprenticeships.
Answer: This government has a driving mission to break down barriers to opportunity.From January 2026 the government will no longer fund level 7 apprenticeships except for young apprentices under the age of 22. This will enable apprenticeships opportunities to be...
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHousingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55589More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when she plans to publish the long-term housing strategy.
Answer: The government intends to publish a long-term housing strategy later this year.
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAphasia: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55585More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will ensure that Aphasia is included in the NHS 10-year plan.
Answer: The 10-Year Health Plan will deliver the three big shifts our National Health Service needs to be fit for the future: from hospital to community; from analogue to digital; and from sickness to prevention. All of these are relevant to managing conditions s...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordRenewable Energy: Cheshire EastDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55584More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what (a) support and (b) funding his Department provides for renewable energy innovation to entrepreneurs in Cheshire East.
Answer: The Government supports renewable energy innovation through a range of measures including the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio which aims to accelerate the commercialisation of low-carbon technologies in power, buildings and industry. Over 2021-25, approxima...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordTax AvoidanceTreasuryTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54142More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the loan charge on the mental health of loan charge users.
Answer: In January, the Government launched an independent review of the Loan Charge. The Government believes the most important outcome of the review must be to bring the Loan Charge to a close for those people who still owe substantial amounts of money but can ...
Answered 4 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: Private SectorForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54141More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help support people who are being harassed by foreign private care institutions for matters that would not be subject to (a) legal and
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has longstanding advice that British nationals should purchase appropriate insurance before travelling abroad. If British travellers do not have appropriate insurance before they travel they can be l...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCare Workers: Minimum WageDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54140More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will take steps to ensure that full-time carers are paid the national minimum wage.
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade is responsible for the enforcement of the National Minimum Wage. The Department of Health and Social Care has an interest in the terms and conditions of those working in the paid care sector in England. DWP provides s...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: Workplace PensionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54139More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to ensure that the McCloud remedy is enacted for members of the Firefighters' Pension Scheme.
Answer: Neither the policy responsibility nor administrative responsibility for the firefighters’ pension scheme falls to the Department of Work and Pensions. There have, therefore, been no such discussions. The Public Service Pensions and Judicial Act 2022 provi...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDangerous DogsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53381More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to update guidance on the ownership of XL Bullies.
Answer: The ban on XL Bullies is vital to protect the public and we expect all XL Bully owners to comply with the conditions. Up to date guidance for owners of XL Bullies is available on GOV.UK.
Answered 23 May 2025
Original Parliament recordTransport: Crimes of ViolenceHome OfficeTabled 16 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52963More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the definition of retail workers in clause 14 of the Crime and Policing Bill includes transport revenue protection staff with the facility to sell tickets.
Answer: Through our Crime and Policing Bill, we have introduced a standalone offence of assaulting a retail worker to protect the hardworking and dedicated staff that work in stores. This applies only to shop workers.The new offence is aimed specifically at shop ...
Answered 23 May 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: Crimes of ViolenceHome OfficeTabled 16 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52962More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the definition of retail workers in clause 14 of the Crime and Policing Bill includes staff selling tickets at (a) train station gate lines and (b) train station platforms.
Answer: Through our Crime and Policing Bill, we have introduced a standalone offence of assaulting a retail worker to protect the hardworking and dedicated staff that work in stores. This applies only to shop workers.The new offence is aimed specifically at shop ...
Answered 23 May 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: Crimes of ViolenceHome OfficeTabled 16 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52961More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the definition of retail premises in clause 14 of the Crime and Policing Bill includes (a) travel ticket offices, (b) train stations and (c) commercial passenger trains.
Answer: Through our Crime and Policing Bill, we have introduced a standalone offence of assaulting a retail worker to protect the hardworking and dedicated staff that work in stores. This applies only to shop workers.The new offence is aimed specifically at shop ...
Answered 23 May 2025
Original Parliament recordEU Countries: PropertyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52501More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what estimate they have made of the number of UK residents with properties in the EU that are affected by post-Brexit restrictions; and what steps they are taking to (a) addr
Answer: There is no requirement for UK residents with properties in the EU to record these details with the UK Government.The UK and the EU allow for visa-free short-term travel in line with their respective arrangements for third country nationals. The UK allows...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordConsumers: ProtectionDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 14 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52500More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 on consumer protection laws.
Answer: The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act updates existing prohibitions on unfair trading in the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations (2008) and introduces new consumer protections for subscription contracts.The impact assessment f...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSexual Offences: MenMinistry of JusticeTabled 13 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52133More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps her Department is taking to support male victims of sexual abuse.
Answer: Supporting victims and survivors of sexual violence and abuse is an absolute priority for this Government. As you will be aware, this Government is faced with an incredibly challenging fiscal environment. Ensuring that the future service landscape meets t...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: PensionersDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 13 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52132More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether proposed changes to PIP will include people of pensionable age.
Answer: We have committed to introduce a new requirement that, in addition to the existing eligibility criteria, claimants must score a minimum of four points in at least one daily living activity to be eligible for the daily living component of Personal Independ...
Answered 19 May 2025
Original Parliament recordIndividual Savings AccountsTreasuryTabled 13 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52131More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department plans to change rules for Cash ISAs.
Answer: The Government is committed to incentivising greater savings and investment. The Government recognises the important role that cash savings play in helping households build a financial buffer for a rainy day.At Spring Statement, the Government announced t...
Answered 19 May 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: Crewe and NantwichDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46517More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what (a) support and (b) resources his Department are providing to help support medical facilities in Crewe and Nantwich constituency.
Answer: The Crewe and Nantwich constituency, like all constituencies, will benefit from a fair share of the £22.6 billion increase in day-to-day health spending and the £3.1 billion increase to the capital budget over the 2024/25 to 2025/26 period, as announced a...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy and Standing Charges: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46516More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to help reduce (a) energy prices and (b) standing charge fees.
Answer: The Government believes that our mission to deliver clean power by 2030 is the best way to break our dependence on global fossil fuel markets and protect billpayers permanently. The creation of Great British Energy will help us to harness clean energy and...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordMigrant WorkersDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46515More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to help protect workers on sponsored visas from mistreatment by unscrupulous employers.
Answer: The Government is committed to tackling serious labour abuse and exploitation. Workers on sponsored visas have the same protections and rights under employment law as British and settled workers. All employers are expected to comply with UK employment law...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: Solar PowerDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41655More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what criteria her Department is using to allocate funding for school solar panel installation; and what steps she is taking to ensure that the most energy-inefficient school buildings are prioritised.
Answer: This £80 million partnership programme between the department and Great British Energy is targeting 200 schools and colleges in the 2025/26 academic year.There will be a cluster of around 45 schools in each of the North West, North East and West Midlands,...
Answered 3 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordPackaging: RecyclingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 26 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41635More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the extended producer responsibility scheme on small food manufacturers.
Answer: The Government has worked closely with industry, including the food sector, throughout development of Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging. Feedback from stakeholders has been factored into finalising the regulations, including consulting stakeh...
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: MisrepresentationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 26 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41634More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to prevent companies fraudulently mis-selling (a) solar panels and (b) other energy generating equipment.
Answer: The sale of energy generation equipment is governed by consumer protection law. There are opt-in consumer codes such as the Renewable Energy Consumer Code and standards such as the Microgeneration Certification Scheme. These are adopted by many companies ...
Answered 3 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordTravel: Tax AllowancesTreasuryTabled 14 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38510More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department plans to review the overseas scale rates.
Answer: As with all taxes and allowances, the Government keeps flat rates expenses, including Overseas Scale Rates, under review. Any decisions on future changes in this area will be taken in the context of the wider public finances.
Answered 24 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordApprenticesDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35969More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps the Government takes to help ensure that apprentices are well-supported by their employers.
Answer: Apprenticeships deliver great outcomes for young people and adults, and apprentice and employer satisfaction is high.High quality training is crucial and apprentices' success hinges on the commitment and collaboration of an employer, apprentice, and train...
Answered 13 Mar 2025
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