Ian Lavery MP: written questions

Written questions

• Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: Sexual DysfunctionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 2900More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support sufferers of post SSRI sexual dysfunction.

  Answer: Patients can visit either their general practice (GP), or a sexual health clinic, for support with erectile dysfunction. Anyone experiencing mental health issues, including those related to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) use, is encouraged ...

  Answered 9 Sept 2024

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• Mineworkers' Pension SchemeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 27 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 900188More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to compensate people affected by the surplus sharing agreement with the Mineworkers Pension Scheme.

  Answer: Our Manifesto committed to reviewing the surplus sharing arrangements and work is already underway to initiate that process. We are committed to transferring the Investment Reserve and ending the injustice of the Mineworkers' Pension Scheme.

  Answered 5 Sept 2024

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• Poverty: Birth RateDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1502More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of poverty levels on birth rates.

  Answer: It is not possible to make a robust assessment of the impact of poverty levels on birth rates. This is because poverty levels are potentially one of a very wide range and complex interaction of social, economic and personal factors which might affect birt...

  Answered 31 Jul 2024

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• Poverty: North EastDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1501More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many children are being treated for poverty related illness in (a) Blyth and Ashington constituency and (b) the North East.

  Answer: The data requested is not held by NHS England, as poverty is not a metric used for the classification of illness. Although poverty is not a direct cause of specific health conditions, it can be a risk factor for physical and mental ill health. The Governm...

  Answered 31 Jul 2024

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• Food Banks: Blyth and AshingtonDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1500More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many families use foodbanks in Blyth and Ashington constituency.

  Answer: Statistics for the total number of families using foodbanks is not available at a constituency level.Figures for families using foodbanks in the North East in the past 30 days and 12 months is available on Stat-Xplore: Stat-Xplore - Home (dwp.gov.uk)

  Answered 30 Jul 2024

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• Social Security Benefits: ChildrenDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1499More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many families in Blyth and Ashington constituency are impacted by the two child benefit cap.

  Answer: The number of Universal Credit households affected by the policy to provide support to a maximum of 2 children, in Blyth and Ashington in April 2024 was 770. The equivalent figure for Child Tax Credits is not held by this department as it is administered ...

  Answered 26 Jul 2024

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• Museums and Galleries: ClosuresDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 955More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many museums have closed in the last 10 years.

  Answer: Birkbeck University’s Mapping Museums project monitors museum openings and closures across the UK. In the last ten years, data indicates that 29 Arts Council England Accredited museum sites have closed in England.I look forward to engaging further with se...

  Answered 29 Jul 2024

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• Museums and Galleries: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 954More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she plans to provide additional ringfenced funding to councils for local museums.

  Answer: Museums and galleries play a crucial role in our civic life, and delivering central and local government priorities. Their programmes and activities promote education and wellbeing, and they are central to the vibrancy of our towns, cities and communities...

  Answered 29 Jul 2024

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