Martin Wrigley MP: written questions
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Parking: InvestmentMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30319More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if her Department will publish information held on private equity group investment in car parking sites.
Answer: The Government is aware of the concerns about the poor practice and behaviour of some parking operators and is determined to drive up standards. We are exploring ways to give motorists the best protection and support and continue to engage with both consu...
Answered 19 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordParkingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30318More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if her Department will publish information held on beneficiaries of car parking sites.
Answer: The Government is aware of the concerns about the poor practice and behaviour of some parking operators and is determined to drive up standards. We are exploring ways to give motorists the best protection and support and continue to engage with both consu...
Answered 19 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordParking: OwnershipMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30317More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if her Department will publish information held on registered owners of car parking sites.
Answer: The Government is aware of the concerns about the poor practice and behaviour of some parking operators and is determined to drive up standards. We are exploring ways to give motorists the best protection and support and continue to engage with both consu...
Answered 19 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: Internally Displaced PeopleForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30304More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will take steps to help prevent the displacement of residents in Gaza.
Answer: Gaza lies in ruins, and it is crucial we move through the phases of the current ceasefire agreement to the reconstruction of Gaza. We oppose moving Palestinians in Gaza to neighbouring Arab states against their will. There must be no forced displacement o...
Answered 20 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordCivil Society: Young PeopleDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30288More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to (a) promote and (b) support the participation of young people in (i) youth charities and (ii) the voluntary sector in Devon.
Answer: This Government is committed to enabling effective youth participation in decision making at all levels. DCMS funded programmes such as the #iwill Fund, the UK Youth Parliament, the Duke of Edinburgh Award and the Uniformed Youth Fund support youth voice ...
Answered 18 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordParking: Private SectorMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 7 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29984More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if her Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of regulating private parking charge notices to help ensure they are not confused with fines issued by official
Answer: Private parking companies regulate themselves through the two main trade associations which are independent of government. These are the British Parking Association (BPA) and the International Parking Community (IPC).The government, however, is aware of t...
Answered 17 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordParking: Fees and ChargesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 7 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29983More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of trends in the turnover of private parking companies who have a profit model based on parking char
Answer: The government recognises the need for high standards in the private parking industry and is working with both consumer groups and the two parking trade associations to raise standards and deliver better protection and support for motorists.The Parking (C...
Answered 17 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordParking: Private SectorMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 7 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29982More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 on trends in the turnover of private car parking companies.
Answer: Private parking companies regulate themselves through the two main trade associations which are independent of government. These are the British Parking Association (BPA) and the International Parking Community (IPC).The government, however, is aware of t...
Answered 17 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordParking: Private SectorMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 7 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29981More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 on trends in the number of private car parking sites.
Answer: Private parking companies regulate themselves through the two main trade associations which are independent of government. These are the British Parking Association (BPA) and the International Parking Community (IPC).The government, however, is aware of t...
Answered 17 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordParking: Private SectorMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 7 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29980More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of trends in the level of fines from the private parking regulator.
Answer: Private parking companies regulate themselves through the two main trade associations which are independent of government. These are the British Parking Association (BPA) and the International Parking Community (IPC).The government, however, is aware of t...
Answered 17 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordParking: Private SectorMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 7 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29979More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of reports of a recent increase in profit for private parking companies.
Answer: Private parking companies regulate themselves through the two main trade associations which are independent of government. These are the British Parking Association (BPA) and the International Parking Community (IPC).The government, however, is aware of t...
Answered 17 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordParking: Private SectorDepartment for TransportTabled 7 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29978More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will hold discussions with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency on the potential implications for their policy on the provision of data to private parking companies of trends in the number of faulty p
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) would not be aware of appeals made by those in receipt of a private parking penalty or the reasons for them. Appeals are made to the parking operator with the reason/mitigation according to the circumstances ...
Answered 14 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordParking: SoftwareDepartment for TransportTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29802More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with local authorities on a standardised parking app.
Answer: The Government continues to support the concept of a National Parking Platform (NPP), a digital system designed to connect parking apps across the UK to provide a simpler service for users, by enabling them to use the app of their choice wherever they par...
Answered 14 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29801More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will take steps to help protect the rights of residents in Gaza.
Answer: Gaza lies in ruins, and it is crucial we move through the phases of the current ceasefire agreement to the reconstruction of Gaza. That is the guarantee that there is a future for Palestinians in their home. We've always been clear in our belief that we m...
Answered 17 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: DevonMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29796More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department is taking steps to address funding shortfalls faced by local government in Devon, in the context of the local government reorganisation.
Answer: We are providing a significant boost to local authorities in England. The final Local Government Finance Settlement 2025-26, alongside funding announced at the Budget, will deliver over £5 billion of new funding for local services over and above council t...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordHomelessness: Young PeopleMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29791More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she plans to take to tackle youth homelessness in Devon.
Answer: Homelessness levels are far too high and this can have a devastating impact on those affected, including young people. We will look at these issues carefully and will consider youth homelessness as we develop our long-term, cross-government strategy worki...
Answered 14 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordLoneliness: Rural AreasDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29789More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she plans to take to tackle loneliness in rural communities.
Answer: This Government is committed to improving the quality of life for people living and working in rural areas, so that we can realise the full potential of rural communities. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s current work to tackle loneliness inc...
Answered 14 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordOlder PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29788More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she plans to take to promote and support the active participation of older people in society.
Answer: The Government knows that work can help older people play active and fulfilling roles in society, improve physical and mental wellbeing and build towards a financially comfortable retirement. The Department already offers employment support through Jobcen...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordOlder PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29787More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she plans to take to support (a) the right to work and (b) financial security for older people.
Answer: On 26 November 2024, the Government published the Get Britain Working White Paper which sets out fundamental reforms to employment support to help people into good work and create an inclusive labour market in which everyone can get into and on at work. I...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordOffences against ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29786More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will take steps to tackle (a) violence, (b) abuse and (c) neglect against young people.
Answer: The Government is seeking to protect young people against a range of specific harms. We have committed to the creation of a new Young Futures Programme (YFP), which will establish a network of Young Futures Hubs and Young Futures Prevention Partnerships, ...
Answered 14 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordOlder People: ProtectionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29785More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to protect older people from (a) violence, (b) abuse and (c) neglect.
Answer: Any form of violence, abuse, or neglect is unacceptable. The Government makes it clear, in the statutory guidance of the Care Act 2014, that local authorities must ensure the adult social care services they commission are safe, effective, and of high qual...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordOlder Workers: DiscriminationDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29784More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to tackle (a) age discrimination and (b) ageism in the workplace.
Answer: The Government recognises the need to recruit on merit, irrespective of a persons' age. The 2010 Equality Act provides strong protection against direct and indirect age discrimination in employment, rendering it unlawful for employers to discriminate agai...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordCompanies: EmploymentDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29782More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to monitor companies responsibilities and duties to their employees.
Answer: The Director of Labour Market Enforcement oversees and assesses the work of three enforcement bodies: HMRC’s National Minimum Wage Enforcement Team, DBT’s Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate (EAS), and Home Office’s Gangmaster and Labour Abuse Author...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordCompanies: Environment ProtectionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29780More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to monitor companies responsibilities and duties to the environment.
Answer: The Government makes full use of the comprehensive and wide ranging environmental regulatory framework in England. There are many regulators involved in delivering Government environmental objectives, and the Environment Agency (EA) is the largest environ...
Answered 14 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordBirds: ConservationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29778More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to tackle the decline of wild bird populations.
Answer: This Government remains committed to taking action to recover our threatened native species including wild birds. That is why, on the 30 July 2024 the Government announced a review of EIP 23 and the intention to develop a revised EIP to protect and restor...
Answered 11 Feb 2025
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