Daisy Cooper MP: written questions
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Visas: Digital TechnologyHome OfficeTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16312More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that (a) older people and (b) people with legacy visas are not (i) disadvantaged and (ii) prevented from accessing services by the eVisa system.
Answer: The Home Office is committed to ensuring everyone, including the elderly, those who hold legacy documents and the most vulnerable, are properly supported as we transform our immigration system. I have recently met with Age UK and other stakeholders to dis...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordVisas: Digital TechnologyHome OfficeTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16311More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to support older people without internet access to (a) apply for and (b) access eVisas.
Answer: The Home Office is committed to ensuring everyone, including the elderly, those who hold legacy documents and the most vulnerable, are properly supported as we transform our immigration system. I have recently met with Age UK and other stakeholders to dis...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: HertfordshireDepartment for EducationTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15835More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what her planned timetable is for announcing what proportion of SEND funding from Autumn Budget 2024 will be allocated to Hertfordshire.
Answer: This government’s ambition is that all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or in alternative provision (AP) receive the right support to succeed in their education and as they move into adult life.The departmen...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: HertfordshireDepartment for EducationTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15834More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has plans to publish the Stocktake report on Hertfordshire County Council's SEND improvement plan.
Answer: Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspected local arrangements for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in Hertfordshire in July 2023 and found widespread and/or systemic failings. Area SEND inspection reports are ...
Answered 2 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: HertfordshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15262More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department plans to take to support NHS services in West Hertfordshire, in the context of his Department's review of the New Hospital Programme.
Answer: The Government recognises that delivering high quality healthcare services in the National Health Service requires the right facilities and support systems in the right places. We understand that investment in capital projects, whether through allocations...
Answered 27 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: StandardsHome OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14690More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she has taken to work with stakeholders in the Fire and Rescue services to establish national standards.
Answer: The Home Office funds the independent Fire Standards Board (FSB) to develop and maintain a comprehensive set of professional standards for fire and rescue services in England.The FSB has published 19 national standards for fire and rescue services coverin...
Answered 26 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: HertfordshireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14489More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether (a) Ministers and (b) officials from her Department have had recent discussions with Hertfordshire County Council on the two-tier system of local government in that count
Answer: There has been no specific discussion on this topic. The department is always open to hearing from councils about government in their local area.
Answered 20 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordEmployers' ContributionsTreasuryTabled 13 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14066More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 11 November 2024 to Question 12746 on Employers' Contributions, if she will consult (a) small businesses, (b) social care providers and (c) GP surgeries before publishing the Tax Informatio
Answer: A Tax Information and Impact Note that covers the employer NICs changes was published by HMRC on 13 NovemberThe government has protected the smallest businesses from the impact of the increase to employers’ National Insurance by increasing the Employment ...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordKidney Diseases: Transplant SurgeryDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12988More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 4 October 2024 to Question 6540 on Kidney Diseases: Transplant Surgery, what estimate his Department has made of the cost of providing psychological and social care suppor
Answer: A financial assessment for all aspects of renal replacement therapy provision, including transplantation, will be completed as part of the work NHS England is currently undertaking to update the specialised renal service specifications, again including tr...
Answered 12 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordEmployers' ContributionsTreasuryTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12768More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she made a socio-economic impact assessment of the increase to employer national insurance contributions.
Answer: A Tax Information and Impact Note will be published in due course alongside the legislation when it is introduced to Parliament.
Answered 11 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordLand: TaxationTreasuryTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12747More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has prepared terms of reference for a consultation on replacing business rates with a land value tax since 2019.
Answer: The government is creating a fairer business rates system that protects the high street, supports investment, and is fit for the 21st century.At Budget 2024, we announced our intention to introduce permanently lower tax rates for high street retail, hospi...
Answered 15 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordEmployers' ContributionsTreasuryTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12746More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 21 October 2024 to Question 9564 on Employers' Contributions: Small Businesses, if she will publish any impact assessment for the raise to employer National Insurance contributions.
Answer: A Tax Information and Impact Note will be published in due course alongside the legislation when it is introduced to Parliament.
Answered 11 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPension CreditDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12478More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, on what date her Department sent letters to people eligible for Pension Credit to inform them that they must apply for Pension Credit to continue receiving winter fuel payments.
Answer: The department sent letters between 7th October and 4th November 2024 to pensioners who, under previous rules, would have received a Winter Fuel Payment this year. The letters informed customers of the change in eligibility for receiving the payment and u...
Answered 8 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: Inheritance TaxTreasuryTabled 4 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12453More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of forecast revenue from changes to Agricultural Property Relief in each financial year from 2024-25 to 2029-30.
Answer: The Government has published information about the reforms to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) at www.gov.uk/government/publications/agricultural-property-relief-and-business-property-relief-reforms. These reforms are ...
Answered 11 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: Employers' ContributionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12452More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to provide additional funding to local authorities for the cost of increases to employer National Insurance contributions.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer to Question UIN 11851 on 8 November 2024.
Answered 13 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: Employers' ContributionsTreasuryTabled 4 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12451More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Autumn Budget 2024, published on 30 October 2024, HC 295, whether the Departmental settlements include funding for public sector employers for the cost of increases to employer National Insuran
Answer: The Government will provide support for departments and other public sector employers for additional Employer National Insurance Contributions costs only. This funding will be allocated to departments, with the Barnett formula applying in the usual way.Th...
Answered 11 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordHealth VisitorsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11343More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the adequacy of the number of health visitors available to support babies with special educational needs and disabilities.
Answer: The Government is committed to raising the healthiest generation of children. The child health workforce, including health visitors, is central to how we support all families to give their child the best start in life. Their contact with parents, carers, ...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPeasDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10147More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of the increasing use of pea protein in food products.
Answer: The UK maintains high standards on the information that is provided on food labels so that consumers can have confidence in the food that they buy. The Government continues to work closely with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to understand the steps that ...
Answered 28 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPeas: AllergiesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10146More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department has had discussions with the Food Standards Agency on listing pea protein as an allergen.
Answer: The UK maintains high standards on the information that is provided on food labels so that consumers can have confidence in the food that they buy. The Government continues to work closely with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to understand the steps that ...
Answered 28 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: Anti-social BehaviourDepartment for TransportTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10145More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to allow local councils to roll out noise cameras to monitor illegal vehicle modifications.
Answer: The Department for Transport conducted roadside trials of noise camera technology between October 2022 and February 2023. Reports of these trials, including detailed assessment of the technology’s performance and potential merits, were published on 17 Mar...
Answered 25 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPublic Sector: AdvertisingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10144More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will conduct a review of public notices advertising to ensure that those notices are distributed in (a) printed and (b) online news outlets.
Answer: Public notices are important for ensuring that the public is kept informed of decisions made by their council which may affect their quality of life, local services or amenities, or their property. The independent 2019 Cairncross Review into sustainable j...
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordWatford Hospital: Domestic VisitsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9594More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to visit Watford General Hospital before his Department's review of the New Hospital Programme is complete.
Answer: Ministers regularly consider visits across the country. Any plans to visit specific locations will be notified to the Hon. Members in advance.
Answered 22 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordEmployers' Contributions: Social ServicesTreasuryTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9566More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of raising employer’s National Insurance Contributions on the social care sector.
Answer: The government does not speculate on tax changes outside of fiscal events. Where changes are made, information about impacts is published in the usual way.
Answered 21 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordEmployers' Contributions: Hospitality IndustryTreasuryTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9565More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of raising employer’s National Insurance Contributions on the hospitality sector.
Answer: The government does not speculate on tax changes outside of fiscal events. Where changes are made, information about impacts is published in the usual way.
Answered 21 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordEmployers' Contributions: Small BusinessesTreasuryTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9564More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of raising employer’s National Insurance Contributions on small and medium-sized businesses.
Answer: The government does not speculate on tax changes outside of fiscal events. Where changes are made, information about impacts is published in the usual way.
Answered 21 Oct 2024
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