Ellie Chowns MP: written questions

Written questions

• Gaza: WaterForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2665More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department plans to examine alleged instances of damage to (a) water, (b) sanitation and (c) Hygiene infrastructure in Gaza when commissioning future legal advice

  Answer: The Foreign Secretary has committed to keeping our position on suspension of around 30 export licenses to Israel for use in Gaza, over International Humanitarian Law (IHL) concerns under review. The UK assesses export licences against the Strategic Export...

  Answered 6 Sept 2024

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• Gaza: WaterForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2664More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the report by Oxfam entitled Water War Crimes, published 18 July 2024.

  Answer: This Government is clear that International Humanitarian Law must be upheld, and civilians protected. Israel must take steps working with humanitarian agencies to fully restore water supplies and to significantly increase the flow of aid into and through ...

  Answered 6 Sept 2024

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• Social ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1618More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the social care system on the performance of the NHS; and if he will hold discussions with his opposition counterparts on measures to improve

  Answer: The health and social care systems are facing significant challenges. The Government is committed to tackling the multiple factors contributing to delayed discharges. These include processes within hospitals and between hospitals and other health and care...

  Answered 31 Jul 2024

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• Energy Performance Certificates: Rented HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1617More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make it his policy to require landlords to improve the energy efficiency of their properties to a EPC C rating.

  Answer: This government is committed to reducing the number of fuel poor households in England. We will require landlords to improve their properties to Energy Performance Certificate standard C by 2030. Ensuring warmer, healthier private rented homes will lift m...

  Answered 1 Aug 2024

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• Insulation: HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1616More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential (a) economic, (b) social and (c) environmental impact of poor home insulation; and if he will make it his policy to establish a local-authority-le

  Answer: Energy efficiency improvements remain the best way to tackle fuel poverty in the long term, contributing to the reduction of energy bills, as well as reducing carbon emissions in line with Net Zero. The Warm Homes Plan will offer grants and low interest l...

  Answered 1 Aug 2024

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• Housing: Carbon EmissionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1615More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when she plans to publish her Department's response to the consultation entitled The Future Homes and Buildings Standards, published on 13 November 2023.

  Answer: The Future Homes and Buildings Standards consultation was published in December 2023 and closed in March 2024, and a Government response has not yet been issued. We fully support the need for low carbon homes, fit for a net zero future. We are reviewing p...

  Answered 1 Aug 2024

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• River Wye: Pollution ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1614More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential (a) impact of agricultural run off on and (b) merits of introducing a water protection zone for the river Wye.

  Answer: The River Wye is one of Britain’s most important, iconic rivers. We share concerns about its declining condition and the impact of agricultural pollution. Cleaning up our rivers is one of this Government's top priorities. We are working closely with the...

  Answered 1 Aug 2024

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