Martin Wrigley MP: written questions
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Heart Diseases: DevonDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29240More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support cardiology units in south Devon.
Answer: At the end of November 2024, the cardiology waiting list in Devon Integrated Care Board stood at 11,228 with only 56% of those waiting 18 weeks or less for treatment. The Government has committed to returning to the Referral to Treatment (RTT) standard th...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: Transgender PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28737More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to improve access to the NHS for transgender adults.
Answer: The Government wants all patients, including transgender adults, to feel safe and confident in accessing National Health Service health services. This is part of our mission to ensure that the NHS is there for everyone when they need it, providing equal a...
Answered 25 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordSupply TeachersDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28736More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure an adequate provision of supply teachers in schools.
Answer: Supply teachers perform a valuable role and the department is grateful for their important contribution to schools across the country.Schools and local authorities are currently responsible for the recruitment of their supply teachers and are best placed ...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordTrapping: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28735More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of snares on animal welfare.
Answer: Defra recognises many people in this country have concerns about the use of snares on animal welfare and bans have now been brought into place in Scotland and Wales. Wildlife management is a devolved matter which means that the Scottish and Welsh Governme...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordPrisoners: ParentsDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28734More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to help support children who have a parent in prison.
Answer: The department knows growing up with a parent or primary carer in prison can have a devastating impact on a child’s life chances. These children can experience the trauma of separation, social isolation and shame, and support is often lacking.This governm...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordUSA: Import ControlsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28733More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his Canadian counterparts on recent tariffs applied to that country by the US.
Answer: The Foreign Secretary speaks regularly with Canadian Foreign Minister Joly, most recently on 28 January, where they discussed a range of bilateral and global issues. Canada is one of our closest allies, underpinned by a broad trade and investment relation...
Answered 17 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordImport Duties: USADepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28731More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will have discussions with his US counterpart on plans to impose tariffs on Canada.
Answer: There are ongoing discussions between Canada and the US on their relationship and interests. It is not for the UK to comment on another country’s trade relationships. The UK deeply values its strong trading ties with both the US and Canada, and we will wo...
Answered 11 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDementia: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28730More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to NHS England's guidance entitled 2025/26 priorities and operational planning guidance, published on 30 January 2025, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the re
Answer: We remain committed to increasing dementia diagnosis rates and agree that early diagnosis is vital to ensure people with dementia can access the treatment and support they need.We have taken a new approach to NHS Planning Guidance this year, reducing the ...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDementia: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28729More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to ensure that dementia care receives long term investment.
Answer: With our Plan for Change, the Government is committed to getting the National Health Service back on its feet and creating a society where every person with dementia receives high-quality, compassionate care, from diagnosis through to the end of life. T...
Answered 10 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDementia: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28727More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to NHS England's guidance entitled 2025/26 priorities and operational planning guidance, published on 30 January 2025, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the re
Answer: We remain committed to increasing dementia diagnosis rates and agree that early diagnosis is vital to ensure people with dementia can access the treatment and support they need.We have taken a new approach to NHS Planning Guidance this year, reducing the ...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDementia: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28726More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to NHS England's guidance entitled 2025/26 priorities and operational planning guidance, published on 30 January 2025, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the re
Answer: We remain committed to increasing dementia diagnosis rates and agree that early diagnosis is vital to ensure people with dementia can access the treatment and support they need.We have taken a new approach to NHS Planning Guidance this year, reducing the ...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDementia: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28725More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to NHS England's guidance entitled 2025/26 priorities and operational planning guidance, published on 30 January 2025, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the re
Answer: We remain committed to increasing dementia diagnosis rates and agree that early diagnosis is vital to ensure people with dementia can access the treatment and support they need.We have taken a new approach to NHS Planning Guidance this year, reducing the ...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDementia: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28724More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to NHS England's guidance entitled 2025/26 priorities and operational planning guidance, published on 30 January 2025, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the re
Answer: We remain committed to increasing dementia diagnosis rates and agree that early diagnosis is vital to ensure people with dementia can access the treatment and support they need.We have taken a new approach to NHS Planning Guidance this year, reducing the ...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDementia: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28723More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to NHS England's guidance entitled 2025/26 priorities and operational planning guidance, published on 30 January 2025, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the re
Answer: We remain committed to increasing dementia diagnosis rates and agree that early diagnosis is vital to ensure people with dementia can access the treatment and support they need.We have taken a new approach to NHS Planning Guidance this year, reducing the ...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDementia: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28722More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions he has had with the NHS on the dementia diagnosis target rate.
Answer: We remain committed to increasing dementia diagnosis rates and agree that early diagnosis is vital to ensure people with dementia can access the treatment and support they need. NHS Planning Guidance is not an exhaustive list of everything the National He...
Answered 27 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDementia: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28721More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of early diagnosis rates on the quality of life choices for dementia patients.
Answer: Lord Darzi’s independent review showed that a timely diagnosis is vital to ensure that a person with dementia can access the advice, information, care, and support that can help them to live well and remain independent for as long as possible. The Governm...
Answered 10 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDementia: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28720More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of early diagnosis rates on the quality of care for dementia patients.
Answer: Lord Darzi’s independent review showed that a timely diagnosis is vital to ensure that a person with dementia can access the advice, information, care, and support that can help them to live well and remain independent for as long as possible. The Governm...
Answered 10 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDementia: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28719More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of early diagnosis rates on the quality of life of dementia patients.
Answer: Lord Darzi’s independent review showed that a timely diagnosis is vital to ensure that a person with dementia can access the advice, information, care, and support that can help them to live well and remain independent for as long as possible. The Governm...
Answered 10 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDementia: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28718More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the removal of the dementia diagnosis rate target on the adequacy of dementia care.
Answer: We remain committed to increasing dementia diagnosis rates and agree that early diagnosis is vital to ensure people with dementia can access the treatment and support they need.We have taken a new approach to NHS Planning Guidance this year, reducing the ...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordSewage: DevonDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28697More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the effectiveness of water butts in reducing sewage overflow in Devon.
Answer: Defra have had no recent discussions with water companies about the use of water butts to prevent sewage overflow in Devon. However, as part of a well-designed sustainable drainage system (SuDS), water butts can help in reducing pressure on sewerage. This...
Answered 11 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordSewage: DevonDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28696More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of combined sewerage systems in Devon on water quality.
Answer: For too long, water companies have discharged unacceptable levels of sewage into our rivers, lakes and seas. Storm overflows are safety valves within our combined sewage system to protect properties from flooding. The Storm Overflow Discharge Reduction Pl...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordSewage: DevonDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28355More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with water companies on the use of water butts to prevent sewage overflow in Devon.
Answer: Defra have had no recent discussions with water companies about the use of water butts to prevent sewage overflow in Devon. However, as part of a well-designed sustainable drainage system (SuDS), water butts can help in reducing pressure on sewerage. This...
Answered 11 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordSewage: DevonDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28354More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an estimate the cost to the public purse of reconfiguring sewerage systems in Devon.
Answer: For too long, water companies have discharged unacceptable levels of sewage into our rivers, lakes and seas. Storm overflows are safety valves within our combined sewage system to protect properties from flooding. The Storm Overflow Discharge Reduction Pl...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordSewage: DevonDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28353More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the time needed to reconfigure sewerage systems in Devon.
Answer: For too long, water companies have discharged unacceptable levels of sewage into our rivers, lakes and seas. Storm overflows are safety valves within our combined sewage system to protect properties from flooding. The Storm Overflow Discharge Reduction Pl...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordSewage: DevonDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28352More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with water companies on sewage infiltration.
Answer: For too long, water companies have discharged unacceptable levels of sewage into our rivers, lakes and seas. Regulators are working with South West Water on their Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans and will be ensuring they look at the investment ne...
Answered 11 Feb 2025
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