Mary Glindon MP: written questions
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Gaza: Medical TreatmentsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 23 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25999More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has held discussions with his (a) Egyptian and (b) Israeli counterparts about the expedition of exit permits for Gazans seeking urgent medical evacuations.
Answer: We engage routinely on the importance of addressing health needs within Gaza. An immediate ceasefire is just the first step towards a lasting solution to this crisis. The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains catastrophic, with many in need of urgent med...
Answered 30 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordDisposable Income: Newcastle upon Tyne East and WallsendTreasuryTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25219More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to increase Real Household Disposable Income per person in Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend constituency.
Answer: Real Household Disposable Income (RHDI) per capita is a measure of UK living standards. The main route to higher living standards is through good, productive jobs, stable employment, and a thriving business environment. Growth must be felt in every nation...
Answered 24 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: BiofuelsDepartment for TransportTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25218More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made a comparative assessment of the potential impact of (a) E5 and (b) E10 fuel on (i) fuel consumption and (ii) emissions.
Answer: The legislation which introduced E10 across Britain in September 2021 is the Motor Fuel (Composition and Content) and the Biofuel (Labelling) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021. The impact assessment accompanying these regulations estimates that moving ...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordUniversal CreditDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24844More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made for the potential implications for her Department's policies of the report entitled Move to Universal Credit Non-claimants (formerly tax credits customers) Research, publish
Answer: Our research with former tax credit customers who did not claim UC found that the majority of respondents did not intend to claim UC in the future and customers were generally making an informed decision. The report did identify potential barriers for som...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordGround RentMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24843More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what her planned timescale is for the proposed changes to the rules on ground rent.
Answer: As outlined in the Written Ministerial Statement I made on 21 November 2024 (HCWS244), the government remains firmly committed to its manifesto commitment to tackle unregulated and unaffordable ground rents. We will deliver this in legislation and will se...
Answered 23 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: StaffDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23314More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 7 January 2024 to Question 20962 on NHS: Staff, whether the engagement on the NHS workforce plan will include (a) a formal consultation separate to that on the 10 year hea
Answer: The refreshed Long Term Workforce Plan will deliver the transformed health service we will build over the next decade, and ensure patients get the treatment they need, when and where they need it.No formal statutory public consultation is planned. In the ...
Answered 24 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordBashar al-AssadForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 902158More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his Department’s policies of the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad in Syria.
Answer: The situation in Syria remains fluid, and clearly has wide-ranging implications for UK policy. Our top priorities have been to prevent further escalation, especially in the North East; support an inclusive Syrian-led political transition; and ensure conti...
Answered 14 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22605More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has held recent discussions with humanitarian organisations on the adequacy of prosthetics supplies in Gaza; and if he will take steps to assist humanitarian organ
Answer: The plight of sick, injured and disabled people in Gaza is deeply distressing. We have pressed Israel at senior levels to urgently improve healthcare provision, including significantly increasing medical supplies, and to establish sustained, safe and time...
Answered 15 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: CeasefiresForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22604More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent diplomatic steps he has taken to encourage a ceasefire in Gaza.
Answer: Since day one, this government has been clear that we need to see an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages cruelly detained by Hamas, better protection of civilians, significantly more aid consistently entering Gaza, and a path to long-term pea...
Answered 14 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordRape: Crown CourtMinistry of JusticeTabled 6 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 21981More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to introduce specialist rape courts at every Crown Court.
Answer: We know that, due to the complexity of the cases, victims of rape can wait longer than victims of other offence types for their case to complete in court. We remain committed to delivering our manifesto commitment, where we set out that we will fast-track...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordElectronic Cigarettes: Public HealthDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21311More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of deterring adults who might otherwise smoke cigarettes from using flavoured vapes on public health.
Answer: The youth vaping call for evidence, published in 2023, demonstrated that vape flavours are one of the main reasons that vapes appeal to children. However, we recognise that vape flavours can also be a consideration for adult smokers seeking to quit smokin...
Answered 8 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordElectronic CigarettesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21310More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to help increase levels of awareness of the potential merits of switching to (a) vapes and (b) other alternatives to smoking among adult smokers, in the context of nicotine pr
Answer: The youth vaping call for evidence, published in 2023, demonstrated that vape flavours are one of the main reasons that vapes appeal to children. However, we recognise that vape flavours can also be a consideration for adult smokers seeking to quit smokin...
Answered 8 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordFree School MealsDepartment for EducationTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20963More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to increase the uptake of free school meals by eligible children.
Answer: The department recognises the vital role played by free school meals (FSM) and encourages all eligible families to take their entitlement up. There are currently around 2.1 million pupils eligible for and claiming FSM.The department provides the Eligibili...
Answered 7 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: StaffDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20962More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to hold a separate consultation on the NHS workforce plan in addition to the consultation on the 10-Year Health Plan.
Answer: The refreshed Long Term Workforce Plan will deliver the transformed health service we will build over the next decade, and will ensure that patients get the treatment they need, when and where they need it.In the development of the plan, we will engage wi...
Answered 7 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Trade UnionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19291More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has met with trade union representatives for staff in her Department since 5 July 2024.
Answer: I refer my hon Friend to my answer to Question UIN 19288 on 17 December 2024.
Answered 18 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: BuildingsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19290More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of her Department's proposed office closures on (a) disabled staff, (b) neurodiverse staff, (c) staff with caring responsibil
Answer: I refer my hon Friend to my answer to Question UIN 19288 on 17 December 2024.
Answered 18 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: BuildingsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19289More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what account her Department took of the public sector equality duty in taking the decision to close six offices across its estate.
Answer: The Department prepared an initial equality impact assessment in advance of the announcement of the location strategy, in line with our responsibilities under the Public Sector Equality Duty. The Department is now consulting trade unions and staff. The co...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: BuildingsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19288More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to her oral Answer to the Question from the hon. Member for Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend of 2 December 2024, Official Report, column 11, if she will publi
Answer: The Department prepared an initial equality impact assessment in advance of the announcement of the location strategy, in line with our responsibilities under the Public Sector Equality Duty. The Department is now consulting trade unions and staff. The co...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSyria: Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 6 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18368More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his international counterparts in (a) November and (b) December on the security situation for Christians in Syria.
Answer: Recent events in Syria have been extraordinary, and we have been closely monitoring the treatment of religious minorities. From the opposition offensive in North West Syria on 27 November to Assad fleeing Syria this weekend, our call for the protection of...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSyria: Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 6 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18367More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will take steps to prevent the religious persecution of Christians in Syria.
Answer: Recent events in Syria have been extraordinary, and we have been closely monitoring the treatment of religious minorities. From the opposition offensive in North West Syria on 27 November to Assad fleeing Syria this weekend, our call for the protection of...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordGaza and Lebanon: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 5 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18122More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help support humanitarian organisations in (a) Gaza and (b) Lebanon to prepare for winter.
Answer: The UK is committed to alleviating humanitarian suffering in both Lebanon and Gaza, particularly with the arrival of winter. The Foreign Secretary, together with his French and German counterparts, has written to Israeli Foreign Minister Sa'ar to urge Isr...
Answered 18 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordADHD: DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16751More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer to Question 12405 of 13 November 2024, whether he has had discussions with the community pharmacy sector on improving real-time communication on the availability of ADHD medi
Answer: No discussions have been held. The Department has worked with specialist clinicians, including those within the National Health Service, to develop management advice for the NHS. The guidance signposts all sectors to refer to the Specialist Pharmacy Servi...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordADHD: DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16750More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of supply shortages for ADHD medication on the mental health of patients.
Answer: The Department is working closely with NHS England’s attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and medicines supply teams, to help resolve the supply issues and improve information for people with ADHD and clinicians.We are also supporting an indepe...
Answered 9 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: Waiting ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16170More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 11 November 2024 to Question 6227 Mental Health Services: Waiting Lists, if he will make an estimate of the proportion of people who (a) completed treatment and (b) waited
Answer: The following table shows the number of completed treatments and waiting times for a first appointment for Talking Therapies in the nearest equivalent areas, by sub integrated care board area, of NHS Newcastle Gateshead and NHS North Tyneside, in July 202...
Answered 9 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence PaymentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15184More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 14 November 2024 to Question 12735 on Personal Independence Payments, if he will take steps to reduce the median wait for award review decisions.
Answer: We are aware that many claimants are waiting a long time for their award review. Due to competing priorities and limited resources, we are currently prioritising getting new claims into payment as quickly as possible to ensure financial support is provide...
Answered 27 Nov 2024
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