Desmond Swayne MP: written questions

Written questions

• Pupils: AbsenteeismDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4335More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many fines were issued to parents for taking children on holiday during term time at (a) independent and (b) maintained schools in the last year.

  Answer: The department collects information from local authorities on penalty notices issued for unauthorised absence. This is published in the statistical release on Parental Responsibility Measures, which can be found here: https://explore-education-statistics....

  Answered 10 Sept 2024

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• Universal Credit: EU NationalsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2225More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she plans to enable EU citizens with pre-settled status to claim universal credit.

  Answer: EEA and Swiss citizens with pre-settled status have the same access to benefits as they did prior to the UK leaving the EU. They will be able to access income-related public fund benefits, such as Universal Credit, if they are exercising a qualifying righ...

  Answered 4 Sept 2024

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• Pesticides: NeonicotinoidsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2026More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will take steps to ensure that the pesticide Cruiser SB is properly assessed before being authorised for use.

  Answer: Pesticides are strictly regulated based on the risks and benefits of use. The Government will always take decisions according to these legal requirements and with full consideration of the evidence. This government recognises that nature is at a crisis po...

  Answered 3 Sept 2024

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• Large Goods Vehicles: ConcreteDepartment for TransportTabled 23 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1178More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make it her policy to bring forward legislative proposals to make permanent the temporary weigh limits for volumetric mobile concrete plants.

  Answer: A temporary arrangement has been in place since 2018. The previous administration held a call for evidence last year and we will consider the evidence carefully before coming to a view.

  Answered 26 Jul 2024

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