Jim Shannon MP: written questions
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Sexual Offences: Young PeopleMinistry of JusticeTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 78More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people under the age of 21 were convicted of sexual abuse in the last 12 months.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice publishes data on convictions for a wide range of offences, including sexual offences and various ages of defendants/offenders in the Outcomes by Offence tool: December 2023. This can be accessed by navigating to the ‘Prosecutions ...
Answered 23 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordNervous System: PainDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 77More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many and what proportion of people were medically treated for severe nerve pain in the last 12 months.
Answer: The following table shows a breakdown of the Finished Admission Episodes (FAEs) in England with a primary diagnosis relevant to nerve pain, as well as the total number and proportion of FAEs with a primary diagnosis relevant to nerve pain, for 2023/24:Dia...
Answered 29 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordAllergies: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 76More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to provide (a) enhanced diagnostics and (b) treatment for people under the age of 16 who have allergies.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that all people with allergies, including those under 16, have access to the services they need to manage their condition. The majority of those with allergies can be supported by locally commissioned services, with...
Answered 24 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordSelf-employed: ApprenticesDepartment for EducationTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 75More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she plans to take to encourage self-employed tradesmen to take on apprentices.
Answer: Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only. Small businesses are important to the economy and to apprenticeships. This government will transform the skills system by developing a Growth and Skills Levy so th...
Answered 31 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: Public SectorDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 74More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of AI on public sector productivity.
Answer: The Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) is working with departments to assess the potential of digital transformation on key public facing services, and to improve them. CDDO continues to assess the potential impacts of AI on public service productivit...
Answered 26 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordFractures: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 73More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans he has to roll out Fracture Liaison Services.
Answer: More than 500,000 fragility fractures occur every year, and up to 40% of fracture patients will suffer another fracture. I am pleased to reiterate the Government’s commitment to expanding access to fracture liaison services. The Department is working clos...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Public AppointmentsMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 72More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what will be the (a) role and (b) remit of the proposed new Armed Forces Commissioner.
Answer: The Armed Forces Commissioner will be a strong independent champion of our Armed Forces and their families, to improve service life. The new Commissioner will be a direct point of contact for service personnel and their families to raise issues impacting ...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordHigher Education: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 71More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether the Government has plans to review the higher education funding model; and if she will take steps to ensure the sustainability of university funding through a model that balances the (a) needs of studen
Answer: Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only. It is important for universities, their students and staff, that there is a sustainable higher education (HE) funding system that provides opportunities, supports ...
Answered 31 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordTelevision Licences: Fees and ChargesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 70More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will undertake a review of the BBC licence fee in the context of changing viewing habits of the public.
Answer: The Government is committed to the licence fee for the remainder of the current Charter period. The Government will keep an open mind about the future of the licence fee, and will engage with the BBC and other relevant stakeholders before deciding on next...
Answered 24 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordTravel: FraudHome OfficeTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 69More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to tackle fraud in online travel bookings.
Answer: The Government takes the issue of online fraud very seriously and is dedicated to protecting the public from this devastating crime.The Online Safety Act (OSA) will make tech companies responsible for blocking fraud and fraudulent adverts on their platfor...
Answered 23 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordFisheries: Government AssistanceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 68More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will take steps with the European Commission to allow the Northern Ireland Executive to allocate state aid to fisheries projects in the same manner as other UK nations.
Answer: A key aim for this administration is to reset the UK government’s relationship with devolved governments in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland and EU and therefore look forward to discussions on a range of issues relating to the Windsor Framework, incl...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordAirbus: Spirit AeroSystemsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 67More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether officials in his Department have had discussions with representatives of the aerospace industry on guaranteeing jobs during the completion of the sale of Spirit AeroSystems’ operations to Airbu
Answer: Under terms agreed between Airbus and Spirit, Airbus will acquire the elements of Spirit’s Belfast site responsible for the A220 airliner. This includes the wing and mid-fuselage sections. The Government is working with the Northern Ireland Executive to h...
Answered 22 Jul 2024
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