Lee Dillon MP: written questions
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Sports: ChildrenDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 21 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15543More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 6 November 2024 to Question 11698 on Sports: Children, what steps she is taking to help ensure the adequacy of access to grassroots sports facilities for children under
Answer: Our mission-led Government puts children and young people at the heart of our priorities. This includes breaking down barriers to opportunity for every child to access high-quality sport and physical activity, especially those who are less likely to be ac...
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPalliative Care: NewburyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15090More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure the provision of adequate (a) palliative and (b) end-of-life care in Newbury.
Answer: Palliative care services are included in the list of services that integrated care boards (ICBs), including Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West ICB, which covers the Newbury constituency, must commission. This promotes a more consistent nation...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordBuilding Safety Fund and Cladding Safety SchemeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15089More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department plans to allow social landlords to access the (a) Building Safety Fund and (b) Cladding Safety Scheme.
Answer: Social landlords can already apply to the Cladding Safety Scheme and the Building Safety Fund (BSF) where the cost of remediating a building would threaten the financial viability of the landlord or to cover costs which - without the protections of the Bu...
Answered 27 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordUnemployment: NewburyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15087More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to reduce unemployment among people aged 50 to 65 in Newbury constituency.
Answer: Improving employment outcomes for people of all ages will play an important part in the government’s economic growth and opportunity missions. We are reforming jobcentres, so they match people, including older workers, to the right job and combine employm...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordRivers: StandardsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15086More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to increase the cleanliness of rivers.
Answer: For too long, sewage and pollution have contributed to the uncleanliness of our rivers, lakes, and seas. The Water (Special Measures) Bill will deliver on the Government’s commitment to put water companies under special measures. It will drive meaningful ...
Answered 2 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordFlood Control: FinanceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15085More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department plans to take to provide additional support to local authorities to prepare for flooding in winter 2024-25.
Answer: We set up the first ever Floods Resilience Taskforce on 12 September. The Taskforce sets out a new approach to preparing for flooding, and working cohesively between national, regional and local government, including the devolved administrations and flood...
Answered 2 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordPharmacy: Community Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15083More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support the Pharmacy First campaign.
Answer: There is a targeted public communications campaign with associated media materials, running from 11 November 2024 until mid-December 2024 as well as coordinated communications across the healthcare system and sharing best practices where the service is al...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15082More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that education, health and care plan assessments are (a) progressed and (b) issued promptly.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member for Newbury to the answer of 26 November to Question 14834.
Answered 27 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordHorses: ExportsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15080More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to secure a Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement with the EU to facilitate the movement of thoroughbred horses across borders.
Answer: The Prime Minister and President of the European Commission met on 7 November at the European Political Community in Budapest, where they discussed the strength of the UK-EU partnership and the need to work together to tackle the challenges facing Europe....
Answered 27 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordHorsesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15079More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of designating thoroughbred horses as high health animals.
Answer: On 25 November 2024 we announced that physical checks at Border Control Posts for live animals imported from the European Union, including horses and other equines, and goods and live animals arriving at west coast ports from Ireland, will not begin in 20...
Answered 2 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordHorses: DatabasesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15078More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to introduce digital equine identification.
Answer: This is a devolved matter and the information provided therefore relates to England only. The Government recognises the importance of the equine sector to the UK economy and of improving equine identification and traceability. Digital enhancements are unl...
Answered 2 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordGP SurgeriesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 901298More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will conduct a review of the decision to delegate the power to hold leases for GP premises to integrated care boards.
Answer: NHS England currently accepts ICBs holding leases only as a last resort or by exception due to the significant capital required. While we know that is not the most effective use of ICB resources, it is an important safeguard. We are committed to fixing th...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPupil PremiumDepartment for EducationTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13045More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of increasing the pupil premium for (a) primary and (b) secondary schools.
Answer: Every child, regardless of background, deserves the opportunity to progress and succeed in school and beyond. This government is committed to breaking the link between young people’s backgrounds and their future success. That is why removing barriers to o...
Answered 14 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordAir PollutionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12882More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the clean air policy addresses the risks of (a) carbon monoxide and (b) other indoor air pollutants.
Answer: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) works in partnership with other organisations to develop advice and recommended actions which can improve detection of, and prevent accidental exposure to, carbon monoxide in homes. This includes participating in a cr...
Answered 11 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: ChildrenDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12881More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of lifting the two-child benefit cap on funding for local authorities.
Answer: No such assessment has been made.
Answered 11 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordHousehold Support FundDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12880More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of extending funding settlements for the Household Support Fund beyond one year.
Answer: We recognise that certainty helps Local Authorities to design and deliver sustainable plans for local welfare assistance. Committing to funding the Household Support Fund until 31 March 2026 will allow them to plan their approach with greater certainty. N...
Answered 15 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPharmacy: Employers' ContributionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12879More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to paragraph 2.40 of the Autumn Budget 2024, HC 295, published on 30 October 2024, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the rise in the rate of employer national in
Answer: We have taken tough decisions to fix the foundations in the public finances at Autumn Budget. This enabled the Spending Review settlement of a £22.6 billion increase in resource spending for the Department from 2023/24 outturn to 2025/26. The employer nat...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12878More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure that teachers have the (a) classroom support and (b) equipment needed to support pupils with SEND.
Answer: This government’s ambition is that all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or in alternative provision receive the right support to succeed in their education and as they move into adult life.High quality teach...
Answered 14 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSchools: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12876More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the report entitled Budget 2024 Briefing, published by Tech First in October 2024, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of levels of child poverty on resource allocation in sch
Answer: The schools national funding formula (NFF) targets funding to schools which have pupils with additional needs. In the 2024/25 financial year, over £4.4 billion (10.2%) of the formula is allocated according to deprivation factors in the NFF, including free...
Answered 13 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordUK Export Finance: NewburyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 30 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11952More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether UK Export Finance is taking steps to support companies in Newbury constituency sell their goods and services overseas.
Answer: Businesses based in Newbury can take advantage of the range of products that UK Export Finance provides to facilitate exporting, including loan guarantee and insurance facilities.In 2023/24 alone, UKEF provided £8.8 billion support to help UK businesses s...
Answered 14 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordHousing: Older PeopleMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11701More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that private homes are safe for elderly people.
Answer: The Government provides the Disabled Facilities Grant, a capital grant administered by local authorities that can help pay the cost of adapting eligible disabled and older people’s homes, regardless of tenure, to allow them to live safely and independentl...
Answered 6 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordHousing: Safety and StandardsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11700More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to help improve the (a) quality and (b) safety of homes.
Answer: The Building Regulations set standards for the design and construction of new building work covering safety, security, accessibility, water and energy use. They are intended to protect people’s health and welfare and may apply when somebody is putting up ...
Answered 6 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSportsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11699More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to help support grassroots sports.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of background, has access to and benefits from quality sport and physical activity opportunities.The Government provides the majority of funding for grassroots sport through our Arm’s Lengt...
Answered 6 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSports: ChildrenDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11698More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of trends in the number of closures of grassroots sports facilities on young children.
Answer: Every child should have the opportunity to play sports and do regular physical activity. Our mission-led Government puts children and young people at the heart of our priorities. This includes breaking down barriers to opportunity for every child to acces...
Answered 6 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11697More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of requiring electric vehicle owners to pay the same energy prices as people with storage heaters.
Answer: The Government is supportive of electricity suppliers offering tariffs which incentivise consumers, including electric vehicle owners, to consume energy at off peak times, as this benefits all consumers by reducing the need for additional grid capacity. T...
Answered 4 Nov 2024
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