Melanie Onn MP: written questions
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Prescriptions: InternetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70548More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support access to NHS prescriptions for people unable to operate online health services.
Answer: People who are unable to use online health services are still able to access the NHS via traditional routes. To get a prescription without online services, patients can visit their GP surgery and request a paper repeat prescription slip or fill out a form...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCash Dispensing: DisabilityTreasuryTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70547More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to help improve access to cash for disabled people who are not able to use cash machines.
Answer: The Government recognises that cash continues to be used by millions of people across the UK, including those in vulnerable groups, and is committed to protecting access to cash for individuals as a priority.The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) assumed r...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMoney Laundering and SmugglingTreasuryTabled 16 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68460More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the merits of implementing a national strategy to tackle (a) the sale of (i) illegal tobacco and (ii) vapes and (b) money laundering.
Answer: The UK Government has national strategies to curb the sale of illegal tobacco and combat money laundering, and is developing a robust compliance framework for the upcoming Vaping Products Duty. In January 2024, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and Border For...
Answered 24 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal Experiments: DogsHome OfficeTabled 16 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68456More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking (a) ensure the safeguarding of beagles at MBR Acres during periods of extreme warm weather and (b) phase out the use of dogs in clinical trials.
Answer: Licensed establishments are responsible for the welfare of animals in their care at all times, including during extreme weather. Under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA), all such establishments must comply with legal requirements and sta...
Answered 23 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHome Office: ComplaintsHome OfficeTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65390More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the average response time was to public complaints submitted to her Department in the last 12 months.
Answer: Performance against service standards in relation to replies to customer complaints for UKVI, Immigration Enforcement and Border Force (excluding His Majesty’s Passport Office) is available from published data and can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/gov...
Answered 15 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordFishing Vessels: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65378More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what proportion of (a) UK-flagged and (b) EU member state-flagged fishing vessels were subject to port inspections in in Scotland in the last 12 months.
Answer: The regulation and oversight of port inspections in Scotland predominantly fall within the remit of the Scottish Government. As such, the Scotland Office does not hold the specific information requested. I recommend contacting the Scottish Government for ...
Answered 14 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordSurgery: CostsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64762More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the current tariff for the Minor Surgery Directed Enhanced Service in the context of rising operational costs.
Answer: General practices (GPs) are paid for minor surgery directed enhanced services through global sum payments, although they have the option to opt out of these services, and if so, the relevant deductions will be made from their global sum payments.Every yea...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordFootballDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64761More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment has she made of the potential impact of the closure of the FA Futsal Committee on futsal governance in England; and if she will publish a long-term development strategy for the sp
Answer: I recognise the passion within the futsal community in England and the importance of effective governance for the sport's development. Last year, the Football Association (FA), as the sport's National Governing Body, evolved its structure for futsal, inte...
Answered 11 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordMotorcycles: SafetyDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64760More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals to extend the requirement for mandatory anti-lock braking systems to include all new 125cc motorcycles.
Answer: The UK's technical requirements for the type approval of motorcycles currently remain aligned with the EU's as the Department seeks to reduce burdens on businesses by limiting UK-EU regulatory divergence. Motorcycles with an engine capacity of 125cc or le...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordBiofuels: IndustryDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 26 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62995More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support the biodiesel industry.
Answer: My department supports Clean Energy industries to invest and grow, including biofuels such as biodiesel, and the sectors that use these fuels. Our approach to these sectors is set out in the industrial strategy.My officials also work alongside colleagues ...
Answered 4 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordCastle Hill HospitalDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61162More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of safety levels at Castle Hill Hospital.
Answer: The Department recently sought information from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) regarding their regulatory oversight of Castle Hill Hospital. The CQC last inspected Castle Hill Hospital in November 2022, where it was rated as Requires Improvement overal...
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCastle Hill HospitalDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61161More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions his Department is having with the Care Quality Commission on carrying out further inspections at Castle Hill Hospital.
Answer: The Department recently sought information from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) regarding their regulatory oversight of Castle Hill Hospital. The CQC last inspected Castle Hill Hospital in November 2022, where it was rated as Requires Improvement overal...
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordFishing Vessels: InspectionsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59744More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what proportion of (a) UK-flagged and (b) EU member state-flagged fishing vessels were subject to port inspections in the last 12 months.
Answer: As of 1 June, there are 4,656 licensed UK fishing vessels. Any of these vessels could be subject to inspection by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) or by an Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority if they come into a port within our administra...
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAdoption and Special Guardianship Support FundDepartment for EducationTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56260More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 19 May 2025 to Question 47692 on Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund, if she will to publish the data on therapy service costs by region.
Answer: The data requested is in the table below.Number of applications* approved in the 2024/25 financial year with therapy service costs totalled by region*: RegionTotal application value less than £3,000 Total application value between £3,000 and £5,000East Mi...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCarbon Capture and Storage: Yorkshire and the HumberDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53559More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the Humber's Viking carbon capture project on levels of investment in the area.
Answer: A strong UK CCUS sector will support well paid, highly-skilled jobs across the UK, with DESNZ analysis showing CCUS has the potential to generate £4-5 billion GVA per year and support up to 50,000 jobs in the 2030s across the CCUS industry as the sector m...
Answered 29 May 2025
Original Parliament recordCarbon Emissions: LincolnshireDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50849More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether any funding his Department has provided for Greater Lincolnshire devolution is ringfenced for net zero initiatives.
Answer: The Government recognises the important role of local places, including Greater Lincolnshire, in driving action to help realise our national net zero targets. The English Devolution Whitepaper sets out the Departments approach to English Devolution.
Answered 16 May 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: Carbon EmissionsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50848More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what guidance he has issued to local authorities on reporting requirements for net zero targets.
Answer: The Government recognises the important role of local places in driving action to support net zero targets. Whilst we do not require Local Government to report on their net zero work, we run a Local Net Zero Delivery Group to discuss key net zero policy a...
Answered 16 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAdoption and Special Guardianship Support FundDepartment for EducationTabled 24 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47694More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many applications to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund were awarded where (a) local authorities and (b) regional adoption agencies were required to match-fund the application due to an exce
Answer: The available information is detailed in the tables below.Number of applications* approved in the 2024/25 financial year with therapy service costs totalled by placement type:Placement typeLess than £3,000Between £3,000 and £5,000i. Adoption (Domestic and...
Answered 19 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAdoption and Special Guardianship Support FundDepartment for EducationTabled 24 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47693More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many applications to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund were awarded for specialist assessments of children in the financial year 2024–25.
Answer: The available information is detailed in the tables below.Number of applications* approved in the 2024/25 financial year with therapy service costs totalled by placement type:Placement typeLess than £3,000Between £3,000 and £5,000i. Adoption (Domestic and...
Answered 19 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAdoption and Special Guardianship Support FundDepartment for EducationTabled 24 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47692More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many applications to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund were awarded for therapy support costing (a) less than £3,000 per year per child and (b) between £3,000 and £5,000 per year per child
Answer: The available information is detailed in the tables below.Number of applications* approved in the 2024/25 financial year with therapy service costs totalled by placement type:Placement typeLess than £3,000Between £3,000 and £5,000i. Adoption (Domestic and...
Answered 19 May 2025
Original Parliament recordJuries: AllowancesMinistry of JusticeTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46761More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent steps her Department has taken to help ensure that individuals carrying out jury duty do not experience financial hardship.
Answer: Jury service is a vital civic duty, and the Government is committed to ensuring jurors feel supported throughout their service. Jurors can claim subsistence and travel expenses, as well as a loss of earnings allowance from the court. The jury summoning pr...
Answered 2 May 2025
Original Parliament recordNorthern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation TrustDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45637More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential need for Commissioner intervention in Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, in the context of the absence of senior leadersh
Answer: There are currently temporary senior leadership arrangements in place at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust. Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board and NHS England’s North East and Yorkshire Regional Team continue to provide on...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordIntegrated Care Boards: LeadershipDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45636More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance his Department has issued on when the absence of senior leadership may necessitate intervention by a commissioner in an integrated care board.
Answer: Integrated care board (ICB) chairs are appointed by NHS England subject to the approval of my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, in line with NHS England’s guidance, where the ICB chair position has become vacant before a s...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS Humber and North YorkshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45635More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what information his Department holds on whether the (a) Chair and (b) Chief Executive of Humber and North Yorkshire integrated care board remain in post.
Answer: The Chair of the Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) resigned from the post on 12 March 2025. The ICB is currently identifying a Non-Executive Member to act as Chair for a short period. The Chief Executive is currently taking a leave of...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordYoung People: Great Grimsby and CleethorpesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 903611More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to involve young people in Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes constituency in the development of the National Youth Strategy.
Answer: The Secretary of State was pleased to announce the new National Youth Strategy, stating the Department’s commitment to delivering a strategy by and for young people through the most ambitious listening exercise in a generation. We have launched our nation...
Answered 3 Apr 2025
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