Ian Roome MP: written questions
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National Parks: FinanceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52756More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of funding for the National Park Authorities.
Answer: The government is providing £45.2 million of core funding to the 10 National Park Authorities, with a capital uplift of up to £15 million to support their contribution to protecting 30% of land by 2030. In challenging financial circumstances, this uplift ...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Parks: FinanceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52755More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what notifications of changes to revenue grants for financial year 2025-6 have been sent to National Park Authorities (a) on and (b) since 2 April 2025.
Answer: Letters were issued to all National Park Authorities (including the Broads Authority) in early April confirming Defra’s intent to continue grant funding for the financial year 2025/26. The letters also set out the provisional revenue and capital grant all...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Maternity Allowance and Maternity PayMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52418More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the processes put in place for armed forces personnel to apply for (a) statutory maternity pay and (b) maternity allowance.
Answer: The Armed Forces' policy and process for maternity leave and pay, known as the Armed Forces' Occupational Maternity Scheme (AFOMS), is set out in JSP 760, Tri-Service Regulations for Leave and Other Types of Absence. Chapter 24 of JSP 760 sets out entitle...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAgricultural Supply Chain AdjudicatorDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51612More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to ensure the Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator supports (a) profitability and (b) resilience in the (i) food and (ii) farming sector.
Answer: The Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator (ASCA) is responsible for enforcing regulations developed under the Agriculture Act’s 'Fair Dealing' powers (section 29). Regulations introduced using these powers promote fair contractual dealing and contribute t...
Answered 21 May 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: Migrant WorkersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51611More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of immigration controls on staffing levels in (a) primary and (b) secondary care.
Answer: We hugely value our health and social care workers from overseas, who work tirelessly to provide the best possible care and enhance our health and care workforce with their valuable skills, experience, and expertise. At the same time, we are also committe...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCrime: Rural AreasHome OfficeTabled 7 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50667More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when she will publish the Rural Crime Strategy.
Answer: The Government is committed to tackling rural crime, safeguarding rural areas through tougher measures to clamp down on anti-social behaviour, strengthened neighbourhood policing and action to prevent fly-tipping.That is why we are working closely with th...
Answered 14 May 2025
Original Parliament recordRights of Way: ReformDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 7 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50666More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when he plans to implement reforms for rights of way included in the Deregulation Act 2015 to provide (a) clarity and (b) certainty for land managers.
Answer: We are reviewing the rights of way reform programme alongside our policies for delivering improved access to nature for all users.
Answered 15 May 2025
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: RepaymentsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49160More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the rate of clawback on Universal Credit on people employed with (a) irregular and (b) low incomes.
Answer: The government is committed to a sustainable, long-term approach to drive up opportunity and drive down poverty across the UK. As announced by the Chancellor in the Autumn Budget, a new Fair Repayment Rate has now been introduced from 30 April 2025, reduc...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordRenewable Energy: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49159More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to help develop manufacturing capacity in the offshore renewables sector.
Answer: Last week, the Prime Minister announced an initial £300 million investment through Great British Energy to accelerate domestic offshore wind supply chains to boost domestic jobs, mobilise private investment, and secure manufacturing facilities for critica...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordGreen Homes Grant SchemeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 25 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48247More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to support people whose home values have been affected by spray foam insulation installed under the 2020 Green Homes Grant Scheme.
Answer: All installations under government scheme, including the Green Homes Grant Scheme must be installed by Trustmark registered installers. If the installation has met the standards required, it is not expected removal will be required. Where measures have no...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordAccess to Work Programme and Pathways to WorkDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 25 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48246More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when her Department plans to (a) report on the consultation entitled Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper, published on 18th March 2025, and (b) publish re
Answer: Once the Pathways to Work Green Paper Consultation closes on 30 June 2025, a White Paper will follow later this year with final proposals ahead of future, further legislation required. The consultation and subsequent White Paper will also inform the chose...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPrescription Drugs: Electronic SignaturesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48245More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Home Office's letter to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, dated 29 September 2023, what his Department's planned timetable is for the use of electronic signatures f
Answer: The Department is unable to confirm a timetable at this stage. Amendments to the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 and Misuse of Drug Regulations 2001 would be required to enable electronic prescribing in named settings, such as secondary care and the heal...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47952More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of pre-pack administration procedures on the defence supply chain.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence recognises the importance of ensuring our supply chains are resilient to shocks and threats, and that we can have confidence in their ability to deliver and maintain the critical outputs we require. We work closely with our defence...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces CommissionerMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47951More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress his Department has made on the recruitment of the new Armed Forces Commissioner; and when he expects they will begin in post.
Answer: Recruitment for the Armed Forces Commissioner is progressing with the role expected to be advertised by June 2025. The recruitment process will be through fair and open competition and subject to a full public appointment process regulated and overseen by...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordGulf War SyndromeMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47423More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which medical conditions his Department considers categorised under the term Gulf War Syndrome.
Answer: Gulf War Syndrome is an umbrella term which refers to a cluster of medically unexplained chronic symptoms reported by veterans of the 1991 Gulf War conflict. These symptoms vary widely between individuals and therefore there is no prescribed list of medic...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47422More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress his Department has made on improving the time taken for new UK armed forces recruits to receive a formal job offer.
Answer: The Government inherited a crisis in recruitment and we are focused on improving Armed Forces recruitment. Defence is committed to reducing the time taken for candidates to pass through Armed Forces recruitment processes and enter Service. Recent policies...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordCredit Rating: CompetitionDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46292More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has made an assessment of trends in the level of market competition in the consumer credit rating sector.
Answer: The government recognises the significant role of healthy competition in markets in giving consumers access to services and products of high quality, supporting business growth and the wider economy. Responsibility for investigating individual and market-...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordFinancial ServicesTreasuryTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46291More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to ensure consumers are aware of rights regarding personal financial products.
Answer: The Department of Business and Trade provides funding to Citizens Advice and Citizens Advice Scotland to deliver advice to consumers, including on debt and money matters. In addition, the Consumer Protection Partnership delivers an annual scams awareness ...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46290More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has made a comparative assessment of the adequacy of the defence procurement process in (a) the UK and (b) other countries.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is reforming its acquisition system to deliver defence capabilities at greater pace, secure the best possible value for money and support growth in the UK.We continue to learn from other Governments on how they best manage their pr...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitals: ConstructionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45259More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to publish the New Hospital Programme review’s scoring of each hospital’s full business case.
Answer: The review into the New Hospital Programme (NHP) did not assess schemes on the basis of full business cases, and not all schemes in the programme have reached this stage of development. Schemes were assessed based on a variety of factors, as set out in th...
Answered 22 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSustainable Farming IncentiveDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 7 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44739More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the withdrawal of new Sustainable Farming Incentive of agreements on the rural economy.
Answer: This Government is proud to have secured the largest budget for sustainable food production in our country’s history, with £5 billion being spent to support farmers over a 2-year period. SFI is an important offer, but it is part of a wider package - acros...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordUniversal CreditDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 7 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44738More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of ownership of illiquid assets on Universal Credit eligibility.
Answer: No assessment has been made. Universal Credit broadly follows the capital rules from legacy means-tested benefits, e.g. income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance. The treatment of capital in any benefit that assists with living expenses is not a straightforward ...
Answered 22 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordUniversal CreditDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 7 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44737More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to ensure (a) people in farming and (b) other people who are unable to demonstrate consistent monthly income figures are able to apply for Universal Credit.
Answer: Universal Credit is available to eligible people who are out of work or on a low income. This includes people who are self-employed. We recognise that some self-employed customers, including those in the farming industry, are likely to report large monthl...
Answered 22 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordUSA: DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43774More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the upcoming Defence Industrial Strategy will consider the potential impact of US trade tariffs against UK companies.
Answer: The United States remains the United Kingdom's foremost defence and security partner. The UK has a strong and balanced trading relationship with the US worth £315 billion which supports 2.5 million jobs across both countries. This Government is seeking to...
Answered 11 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: Chronic IllnessesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43769More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what changes her Department plans to make to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) reassessments for claimants suffering from longer-term degenerative conditions.
Answer: Award reviews are an important feature of Personal Independence Payment to ensure people receive the correct level of benefit, both for those whose needs will increase and those whose needs may decrease. People who receive the highest level of PIP and who...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
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