Damien Egan MP: written questions
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Satellites: Space DebrisDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38156More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of progress towards the CLEAR UK Space Agency Mission de-orbiting two satellites by 2026.
Answer: The ‘CLEAR’ debris removal mission, led by ClearSpace UK, passed its Preliminary Design Review in April 2024. Since then, through phase two of the UK Space Agency’s active debris removal (ADR) programme, CLEAR has undergone £2,350,000 of derisking activit...
Answered 21 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: SatellitesMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38155More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has made an assessment of potential domestic alternatives for future launches of UK Space Command satellites, in the context of the launch of the Tyche satellite.
Answer: The Government is developing the UK’s emerging space launch industry, aiming to become a European leader in commercial small satellite launches. This effort involves approximately £111 million being invested in the UK’s launch capabilities, including a re...
Answered 20 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordChildren in Care: Mental Health ServicesDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38154More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of therapy services for children in care.
Answer: Children in care and care leavers are significantly more likely to have poor mental health. The latest data shows that two thirds of children become looked after due to abuse or neglect and the department knows that care experienced adults are at four to ...
Answered 21 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSatellitesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38153More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of LaunchUK in facilitating a small satellite launch.
Answer: Government is committed to making the UK a European leader in small satellite launches and delivering a launch capability that brings benefits to communities and organisations across the UK.We have made significant progress towards this goal. The UK is th...
Answered 21 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSoft PowerForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36814More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of UK soft power in advancing Britain’s diplomatic interests.
Answer: Soft power is crucial to our standing in the world: it fosters friendships, builds relationships, supports efforts to strengthen the rule of law internationally, and drives our own growth and prosperity. But we need to use it more effectively. This is why...
Answered 20 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSpace TechnologyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36813More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of progress toward the Ten Point Plan in the National Space Strategy.
Answer: The Government outlined progress toward the Ten Point Plan in the National Space Strategy in Action - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-space-strategy-in-action/national-space-strategy-in-action.In addition, a regular Monitoring and Insi...
Answered 18 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSpaceflight: South WestDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36812More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment his Department has made of the potential economic impact of the UK’s commercial spaceflight programme on the South West of England.
Answer: The South West of England is an important part of the UK's spaceflight ecosystem, being home to the UK's first licensed and operational spaceport, Spaceport Cornwall in Newquay. The establishment of the spaceport has been instrumental in catalysing the gr...
Answered 18 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordChildren in Care: Mental Health ServicesDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36811More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to help improve access to therapy services for children in care.
Answer: Children in care and care leavers are significantly more likely to have poor mental health. The department’s latest data shows that two thirds of children become looked after due to abuse or neglect and we know that care experienced adults are at 4 to 5 t...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSpaceMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32048More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress his Department has made on achieving Goal 4 of the National Space Strategy, published in September 2021.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence has achieved major progress on the 'Protect and Defend' mission in space. This has been achieved through the development of our own capabilities, collaboration with our international partners and across government. The creation of ...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSpace DebrisDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32047More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to mitigate the risks posed by space debris to UK (a) satellites and (b) other space assets.
Answer: The government is committed to mitigating the risk from space debris through arange of actions, including regulatory reform, international collaboration on standards and best practice, and developing capabilities to prevent, track or remove space debris. ...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCybercrimeHome OfficeTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32046More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to tackle (a) online fraud and (b) cyber crime.
Answer: Measures to tackle online fraud will be set out in the upcoming fraud strategy. The Chancellor, Home Secretary and Secretary of State for DSIT have already written to the tech sector to request that companies go further and faster to fight fraud.Cyber cri...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordEmergencies: PlanningCabinet OfficeTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32045More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on strengthening national resilience.
Answer: Working with international partners is a core strand of the UK’s efforts to strengthen our national resilience. My officials regularly discuss national resilience with their international counterparts - multilaterally within the auspices of NATO and our l...
Answered 26 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordEmergencies: PlanningCabinet OfficeTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32044More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps his Department is taking with (a) local authorities and (b) community organisations to strengthen national resilience.
Answer: The Government is currently undertaking a review of UK national resilience which is expected to conclude in Spring 2025. It is being informed by the voices of local leaders, the devolved governments, businesses, voluntary and community sector representati...
Answered 26 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordWork Capability AssessmentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31637More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 6 January to Question 27607 on Work Capability Assessment, how many and what proportion of decisions for each assessment interview type were classified as (a) fit for work, (b)
Answer: The information requested on decisions is not collated centrally and could only be provided at disproportionate cost. However, we have provided the monthly figures on health professional (HP) recommendations, Fit for Work, Limited Capability for Work (LCW...
Answered 28 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28572More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of Capita’s performance in armed forces recruitment since March 2022.
Answer: I refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave on 17 December 2024 to Question 19640 to the right hon. Member for Rayleigh and Wickford (Mr Francois). The new Government inherited a crisis in retention and recruitment. We have made it a priority to address t...
Answered 11 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28125More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to incorporate feedback from (a) military personnel and (b) applicants to improve the recruitment process managed by Capita.
Answer: There are various mechanisms through which both Serving military personnel, and applicants, can provide feedback on the Army’s recruitment process. This includes an annual Recruit Training Survey and Officer Cadet Survey, which include a list of recruitme...
Answered 11 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28123More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to tackle challenges in meeting military recruitment targets.
Answer: The new Government is focused upon improving Armed Forces recruitment, modernising and refining our policies and processes to attract the best possible talent. Recent policies have included a 35% pay increase for new recruits; one of the largest pay incre...
Answered 11 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordWork Capability AssessmentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27607More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many and what proportion of Work Capability Assessments were carried out (a) face-to-face, (b) remotely and (c) on paper in each month since March 2020.
Answer: The number and proportion of Work Capability Assessments carried out face-to-face, remotely (by telephone and video) and by paper each month since March 2020 can be found in the tables below. March 2020 to December 2020 MonthFace-to-FaceTelephoneVideoPap...
Answered 6 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Charging PointsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27600More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the planning system in supporting the rollout of electric vehicle charging points.
Answer: Nationally set permitted development rights enable the installation of electric vehicle charge points without the need to submit a planning application, subject to certain conditions.In its response to the Climate Change Committee’s 2024 progress report p...
Answered 7 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: FraudDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 902515More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent progress her Department has made on tackling fraud in the welfare system.
Answer: We are delivering £8.6bn of new savings over the next five years to tackle fraud. This includes recruiting an additional 3,000 counter-fraud staff, committing to deliver the Targeted Case Review in Universal Credit and bringing forward savings of £1.5bn t...
Answered 3 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordEconomic GrowthDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26964More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions (a) Ministers and (b) officials in his Department have had with representatives of the devolved administrations on supporting economic development in pan-regional economies that are al
Answer: The UK Government and the Department of Business and Trade engages regularly with devolved governments on all aspects of economic development, including at the Business and Industry Inter-Ministerial Group.The inaugural meeting of the Council of Nations a...
Answered 6 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordEconomic Growth: WalesWales OfficeTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26962More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions (a) Ministers and (b) officials in her Departmental have had with the Welsh Government on supporting pan-regional economies that overlap the borders of England and Wales.
Answer: Growth is the number one mission of the government, and our new industrial strategy is central to that mission. The Industrial Strategy will drive growth, create a pro-business environment and support high-potential clusters across the UK, including cross...
Answered 4 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordEconomic SituationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26961More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what plans his Department has to support the development of pan-national economies that cut across the borders of the nations of the UK in (a) South Wales and Western England and (b) other areas.
Answer: This government is committed to an agenda of national growth and the UK’s new Industrial Strategy, a 10-year plan for growth due to be published in Spring, will be designed and implemented in lockstep with local and regional leaders.In addition, HMG has a...
Answered 5 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordCycling: DisabilityDepartment for TransportTabled 22 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10534More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to remove barriers to cycling for disabled people.
Answer: Requirements set out in ‘Local transport note 1/20: cycle infrastructure design’ and Inclusive Mobility guidance seek to ensure cycling schemes are accessible for all. This includes advice on designing for different types of cycle, including adapted cycle...
Answered 30 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCycle to Work Scheme: Self-employedTreasuryTabled 22 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10533More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of providing a counterpart to the cycle to work scheme for self-employed people.
Answer: The Cycle to Work scheme is a benefit-in-kind provided by employers to their employees. A benefit-in-kind is a form of non-cash remuneration provided by employers to their employees. Income tax and National Insurance contribution relief is provided on the...
Answered 29 Oct 2024
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