Lincoln Jopp MP: written questions

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Written questions

Music Venues: Government AssistanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29707More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what plans she has to help protect small music venues.
Answer: The Government response to the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee's report on grassroots music venues sets out our commitment to working with the sector to support the sustainability of the entire music ecosystem. In particular, the Government is u...
Answered 14 Feb 2025
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Rivers: DredgingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29705More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to reinstate dredging to increase river capacity.
Answer: Where watercourse maintenance is the responsibility of the Environment Agency (EA), it focuses its efforts on those activities which will achieve the greatest benefit in terms of protecting people and property from flooding. This includes dredging, which ...
Answered 25 Feb 2025
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Sixth Form Education: SpelthorneDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29368More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to take steps to support the provision of sixth form education in Spelthorne constituency.
Answer: The department is committed to improving access to educational opportunities for all young people by ensuring that they can access a quality educational offer that adds value and helps them to achieve their long term career aspirations and goals.There are...
Answered 18 Feb 2025
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Small Businesses: RentsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29365More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department plans to take to help small businesses with rent increases.
Answer: Small businesses are vital to our high streets and communities, and an essential part of the government’s mission for economic growth. Financial support for small businesses is available through the British Business Bank. Further advice and support are av...
Answered 11 Feb 2025
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Shepperton Studios: Domestic VisitsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29362More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if he will visit Shepperton Studios.
Answer: Yes, ministers are keen to visit studios across the country, including Shepperton, and to continue to support the UK’s incredible film and HETV sector, which contributes billions to our economy, fuels tens of thousands of jobs and is a huge source of soft...
Answered 14 Feb 2025
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Travel Cards: SpelthorneDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29253More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with Transport for London on including Spelthorne within the Oyster Zone.
Answer: Ministers and officials have regular conversations with Transport for London on a variety of issues. Transport in London is devolved to the Mayor and TfL is responsible for operational decisions. Operators can consider and propose zonal changes where a po...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
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Solar Power: ReservoirsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27709More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of floating solar panels on reservoirs.
Answer: The Clean Power Action Plan calls for the rapid acceleration of solar deployment to 45-47 GW by 2030, which will require significant increases in all types of solar. The UK has already seen successful floating solar PV projects, such as the Queen Elizabet...
Answered 7 Feb 2025
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Action Fraud: InternetHome OfficeTabled 27 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26619More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent progress has been made to replace the Action Fraud website with an upgraded reporting system hosted by the City of London Police.
Answer: The Home Office are working with the City of London Police to replace Action Fraud with a new and improved national police reporting service for fraud and cyber crime.The new service will provide better support services and reporting tools for victims, pr...
Answered 4 Feb 2025
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Young People: AutismDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17718More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will accept Ambitious about Autism’s invitation to meet their Youth Network.
Answer: The department works closely with stakeholders representing the autistic community, including Ambitious about Autism, to understand the issues faced by autistic children and young people and develop solutions.We know that consistent, meaningful co-product...
Answered 13 Dec 2024
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Armed Forces: Foreign NationalsMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9321More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many members of overseas armed forces his Department is in a direct employment relationship with as of 15 October 2024.
Answer: I have interpreted your question to be asking for the number of foreign personnel on exchange or embedded with the UK Armed Forces. The table below shows the number of foreign exchange personnel that were on strength with an active assignment, as at 15 Oc...
Answered 22 Oct 2024
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Veterans: Departmental ResponsibilitiesMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 900599More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will have discussions with the Prime Minister on the potential merits of making the Minister with responsibility for veterans a member of the Cabinet.
Answer: It is my personal responsibility to represent veterans at Cabinet and I am proud to do it.With the Office for Veterans Affairs now part of the MOD and the Minister for Veterans and People working across Government and with veteran groups, we are determine...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
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