Fabian Hamilton MP: written questions
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Local Housing AllowanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48362More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will review the decision to freeze Local Housing Allowance rates until 2026.
Answer: Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates are reviewed annually, usually at an Autumn fiscal event. At last year’s Autumn Budget, the decision to maintain LHA at current levels for 2025/26 was taken after a range of factors were considered, including rental dat...
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 28 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48361More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department plans to hold discussions with (a) PETA and (b) other animal protection organisations on its cross-Departmental strategy to phase out animal testing.
Answer: The Labour Manifesto includes a commitment to “partner with scientists, industry, and civil society as we work towards the phasing out of animal testing”, which is a long-term goal. The Government will publish a strategy to support the development, valida...
Answered 7 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPersonal Care ServicesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47170More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to help support the sustainability of independent hair salons on high streets; and whether she has made a recent assessment of the contribution of such b
Answer: This Government recognises the important economic and social value of the hair and beauty industry to high streets and local communities, and we want to support these businesses that help make our town centres successful. That is why we have committed to ...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPersonal Care Services: LeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47169More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent estimate her Department has made of the number of apprenticeship starts in the hairdressing sector in Leeds since 2024; and what steps she is taking to support salons to provide apprenticeships.
Answer: Apprenticeships are a great way for individuals to begin or progress a successful career in the hairdressing industry.There have been over 135 starts in hairdressing and barbering apprenticeships within the Leeds local authority across the 2023/24 academi...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPersonal Care Services: VATTreasuryTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47168More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the VAT threshold on the financial sustainability of small hair salons; and what steps she is taking to help ens
Answer: At £90,000, the UK has a higher VAT registration threshold than any EU Member State and the second highest in the OECD. This keeps the majority of UK businesses out of VAT altogether. The Government will continue to bear in mind businesses’ views of this ...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAdoption and Special Guardianship Support FundDepartment for EducationTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45458More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the (a) effectiveness and (b) value for money of the administration of the (i) Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund and (ii) the role of private contractors.
Answer: The overall budget for the adoption and special guardianship support fund (ASGSF) will be £50 million in the 2025/26 financial year, which has not been reduced from in the 2024/25 financial year. The changes made to the criteria for the ASGSF will enable ...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordAdoption and Special Guardianship Support FundDepartment for EducationTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45457More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that children previously supported by the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund continue to have access to therapeutic services following the reduction in
Answer: The overall budget for the adoption and special guardianship support fund (ASGSF) will be £50 million in the 2025/26 financial year, which has not been reduced from in the 2024/25 financial year. The changes made to the criteria for the ASGSF will enable ...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordAdoption and Special Guardianship Support FundDepartment for EducationTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45456More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the reduction in the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund budget for 2025–26 on (a) adoptive families and (b) the stability of adoption placemen
Answer: The overall budget for the adoption and special guardianship support fund (ASGSF) will be £50 million in the 2025/26 financial year, which has not been reduced from in the 2024/25 financial year. The changes made to the criteria for the ASGSF will enable ...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDiabetes: EyesightDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45455More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the eligibility criteria for NHS-funded eye tests on people living with diabetes.
Answer: Everyone who has been diagnosed with diabetes is eligible for a free National Health Service eye test, as there is a higher prevalence of some eye conditions amongst people with diabetes. In addition, due to the risk of diabetic retinopathy, all people wi...
Answered 24 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordBuses: BicyclesDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45454More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department is taking steps to encourage bus companies to install cycle racks on their vehicles in (a) rural and (b) other areas.
Answer: The government is committed to delivering better bus services that meet passengers’ needs, including in rural areas, and has set out ambitious plans to reform bus services, including through the Bus Services (No.2) Bill and investing over £1 billion to su...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: CopyrightDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 7 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44404More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the rights of (a) authors and (b) other creators are upheld in relation to the use of their copyrighted works in the training of artif
Answer: Copying protected material in the UK infringes copyright unless it is licensed, or a copyright exception applies. There are mechanisms for redress in cases of infringement.The Government’s consultation on copyright and AI closed on 25 February. This sough...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDiego Garcia: Military BasesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 7 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44403More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether there are provisions in the agreement on the future of the Chagos Islands for the United States government to contribute financially to the maintenance of the Diego G
Answer: The deal will be between the UK and Mauritius. The base is an essential part of the UK-US defence relationship, and the US contributes a great deal to the operating cost of the base. Once the treaty is signed it will be put before both Houses for scrutiny...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy Supply: Radio FrequenciesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 7 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44402More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 31 March 2025 to Question 41000 on Energy Supplies: Radio Frequencies, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of evidence gathere
Answer: Ofcom is responsible for allocating and authorising radio spectrum in the United Kingdom. As part of its ongoing work, Ofcom has undertaken preparatory steps to explore the potential need for spectrum to support private communications networks in the ener...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordNature ConservationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 7 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44401More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of Part 3 of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill on protected habitats (a) on the Humber Estuary and (b) in general.
Answer: When it comes to development and the environment, we know we can do better than the status quo, which too often sees both sustainable housebuilding and nature recovery stall. Instead of environmental protections being seen as barriers to growth, we want t...
Answered 22 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 7 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44400More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of funding for local authorities for the 2025-26 financial year.
Answer: The Local Government Finance Settlement for 2025-26 makes available over £69 billion for local government, which is a 6.8% cash terms increase in councils’ Core Spending Power on 2024-25. Taken together, the additional funding announced by the Chancellor ...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Housing Allowance: UpratingDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 7 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44399More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of not uprating the Local Housing Allowance on (a) poverty and (b) homelessness; and whether she plans to increase rates in line with rental costs.
Answer: No assessment has been made using current economic assumptions and methodological practices. However, the department has previously produced a poverty impact assessment using OBR economic assumptions from 30th October 2024 on an outdated version of the mo...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordReligious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42416More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to ensure the delivery of freedom of religion or belief work in his Department's (a) diplomatic and (b) development efforts.
Answer: The UK is championing the right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) and promoting tolerance and mutual respect through our engagement in multilateral fora - including our position at the United Nations (UN) and Article 18 Alliance - through our import...
Answered 10 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordInternational Cooperation: EducationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42415More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his international counterparts on promoting education that fosters respect between different faiths and genders.
Answer: The UK champions the right to freedom of religion or belief for all through our engagement in multilateral fora and our programme funding. We are committed to empowering women and girls around the world through our international work. The UK seeks to supp...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: WomenForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42414More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to ensure UK aid supports women facing persecution due to both their faith and gender.
Answer: The UK remains strongly committed to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all abroad. It is our firm opinion that no one should live in fear because of what they do or do not believe in. We are championing the right to FoRB and promoting tolerance and...
Answered 10 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordAgeing and Older People: Public AppointmentsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42413More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of the introduction of a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing in England.
Answer: DWP offers employment support for eligible older people through the network of Jobcentres across the UK. The White Paper published on 26 November focuses on support for people who are economically inactive, people who are looking for work or want to prog...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordCarer's AllowanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42412More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to reduce delays in the administration of Carer's Allowance; and what steps she is taking to inform carers about the Carer's Allowance earnings threshold.
Answer: Recruitment and deployment of additional resources is taking place to enable the Carer’s Allowance (CA) unit to meet the consistent increased demand, which should reduce the clearance times for new claims to CA. DWP has reviewed its communications to ensu...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41786More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes to funding for integrated care boards on local healthcare (a) planning and (b) service delivery.
Answer: As part of the necessary changes to support the National Health Service to recover, NHS England has indicated that integrated care boards (ICBs) should reduce in size. The Government is supportive of NHS England’s decision and will work with NHS England t...
Answered 17 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordHare CoursingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41785More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he is taking steps to introduce a closed season for hare shooting.
Answer: This is a devolved matter and the information provided therefore relates to England only, with the potential for relevant policy to extend and apply to Wales. While the Government has no immediate plan to introduce a close season for hares in England, the...
Answered 3 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: ReformDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 26 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41387More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to ensure that people that are unable to work due to (a) long-term illness, (b) disability and (c) other circumstances are adequately supported following her planned reforms to
Answer: The social security system will always be there for those who can’t work. As part of making changes to the payment rates in Universal Credit, we will ensure that those with the most severe, lifelong conditions who will never be able to work have their inc...
Answered 3 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: ReformDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 26 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41386More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of her Department's proposed welfare reforms on levels of economic inactivity.
Answer: No estimate has yet been made. As announced in the Green Paper, we will build towards a guarantee of personalised employment, health and skills support for anyone on out of work benefits with a work-limiting health condition or disability who wants it. Ca...
Answered 3 Apr 2025
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