Nadia Whittome MP: written questions
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Written questions
Personal Independence Payment: Telephone ServicesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37329More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to improve waiting times for the Personal Independence Payment helpline.
Answer: Telephony is our customers’ primary channel to contact us. We continually assess the number of calls we are receiving and the associated waiting times, deploying resources accordingly to support service levels wherever this is possible. However, due to re...
Answered 19 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordFly-tipping and LitterDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37328More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to education people on the potential impact of (a) littering and (b) fly-tipping on local communities.
Answer: Littering and fly-tipping are crimes which blight our communities and harm the environment. Defra chairs the National Fly-Tipping Prevention Group which aims to develop and disseminate various practical tools on tackling fly-tipping. These include a guide...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordIraq and Kurds: Conditions of EmploymentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 7 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36462More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions his Department has had with the (a) Iraqi Government and (b) Kurdish Regional Government on (i) resolving the teachers’ dispute and (ii) protecting workers'
Answer: Through the UK's diplomatic engagements with the Government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), we continue to encourage greater cooperation to resolve outstanding issues. This includes disputes between Baghdad and Erbil around federal bu...
Answered 12 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDual Carriageways and Motorways: LitterDepartment for TransportTabled 7 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36461More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help tackle litter along (a) motorways and (b) dual carriageways.
Answer: National Highways is responsible for litter collection on motorways and some ‘A’ roads whilst the relevant local authorities manage litter collection on the rest of the roads in England.National Highways is committed to keeping its roads predominantly fre...
Answered 12 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordLitterDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 7 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36460More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will publish a new national strategy for tackling littering.
Answer: At this time, the Government is not planning to implement a new national litter strategy. This Government is committed to reducing waste by transitioning to a circular economy. To support the government in achieving this goal we have convened a Circular E...
Answered 12 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordUniversal CreditDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 34940More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department plans to require periodic redeclaration of circumstances every six months for Universal Credit claimants from April 2025.
Answer: As announced at Autumn Budget 2024, the department will prompt Universal Credit claimants to confirm whether they have had a change in circumstances that might affect their claim. Any changes in circumstances declared will be processed and verified in the...
Answered 6 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Overseas Territories: CompaniesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 34939More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that Overseas Territories' registers of beneficial ownership accessible only to those with a legitimate interest (a) support tra
Answer: At the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) in November 2024, the Falkland Islands and Saint Helena committed to join Montserrat and Gibraltar in implementing fully public registers by April 2025. Other OTs, including the British Virgin Islands, Cayman, Bermud...
Answered 10 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: Remote WorkingCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34657More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of policies aimed at increasing office attendance on civil service staff, including regional employees.
Answer: The Government renewed its commitment to the 60% office attendance expectation on 24 October, emphasising the importance of collaboration through face-to-face interactions. This decision is supported by a variety of studies highlighting the benefits of hy...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: Climate ChangeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 24 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33098More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the oral contribution of the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs of 24 January 2025 on the Climate and Nature Bill, how his
Answer: As part of the Government’s consideration of the Climate and Nature Bill, on 24 January 2025, I committed to strengthen relationships between the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC), the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) and the Special representat...
Answered 4 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCarbon EmissionsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 24 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33097More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the oral contribution of the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs of 24 January 2025 in the Climate and Nature Bill debate,
Answer: This Government is absolutely committed to tackling the climate and nature crises and has agreed steps to take forward the spirit and substance of the Climate and Nature Bill with the Bill’s Sponsors. An update on these steps will be set out in a Minister...
Answered 4 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSupported Housing: Housing BenefitDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 24 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33096More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of increasing the number of weeks that people who live in supported accommodation and who have increased their working hours above 16 hours can cla
Answer: Most working-age customers residing in supported housing now receive Universal Credit for their daily living costs and Housing Benefit for their rent support. Customers in receipt of Universal Credit are not eligible for extended rent support as Universal...
Answered 27 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordPancreatic Enzyme Replacement TherapyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31096More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the availability of Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy to all patients who need it.
Answer: The Department continues to engage with all suppliers of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) to boost production to mitigate the supply issue. Increased volumes of PERT are expected for 2025, and specialist importers have sourced unlicensed stock...
Answered 24 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordPancreatic Cancer: Health EducationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31094More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department is taking steps to (a) improve awareness of pancreatic cancer symptoms and (b) help ensure GPs receive appropriate training on recognising the symptoms of pancreatic cancer a
Answer: NHS England is already taking steps to deliver a range of interventions to improve awareness of pancreatic cancer symptoms. NHS England runs Help Us Help You campaigns to increase knowledge of cancer symptoms and address barriers to acting on them, to enc...
Answered 24 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDrax Power StationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28656More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, on how many occasions the Drax power station has claimed that 100% of the wood it burnt is from sustainable sources since 2012.
Answer: DESNZ does not hold detailed data on the sourcing of biomass. Drax’s compliance with sustainability criteria is overseen by Ofgem, the independent energy regulator, and the Low Carbon Contracts Company as the counterparty for the Contract for Difference S...
Answered 10 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordElizabeth TsurkovForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27506More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he had discussions with (a) the Iraqi Prime Minister and (b) his Iraqi counterpart on Elizabeth Tsurkov on 14 January 2025.
Answer: The UK remains concerned over the kidnapping of Israeli-Russian dual national Elizabeth Tsurkov. The Government of Iraq's investigation into her kidnapping is ongoing, and we await the findings. Recent reports that Prime Minister al-Sudani is making great...
Answered 3 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordMigrants: DetaineesHome OfficeTabled 29 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27300More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to consult with LGBTQI+ sector (a) organisations and (b) individuals on the review of the Adults at Risk in Immigration Detention policy.
Answer: The review of the Adults at Risk in Immigration Detention policy is ongoing and external engagement is taking place during the first quarter of 2025. A range of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), will be invited to view and comment on any proposals fo...
Answered 3 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordMigrants: DetaineesHome OfficeTabled 29 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27299More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions she has had with the Minister for Women and Equalities on (a) the review of the Adults at Risk in Immigration Detention policy and (b) detention for vulnerable people.
Answer: The review of the Adults at Risk in Immigration Detention policy is ongoing and external engagement is taking place during the first quarter of 2025. A range of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), will be invited to view and comment on any proposals fo...
Answered 3 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Private EducationMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27293More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of (a) increasing the termly rates and (b) expanding the eligibility criteria for the Continuity of Education Allowance.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence recognises the unique circumstances faced by our Service personnel and that frequent mobility can disrupt children’s education. Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) helps by providing the children of Service personnel with a sta...
Answered 3 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: RegulationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26980More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to establish regulations for AI companies which (a) guarantee ethical practices, (b) safeguard protections for workers and communities and (c) ensure
Answer: The vast majority of AI systems are regulated at the point of use, and the UK's existing expert regulators are best placed to do this. In response to the AI Action Plan, the government has committed to supporting regulators in evaluating their AI capabili...
Answered 3 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDisadvantagedWomen and EqualitiesTabled 24 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26387More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, if she will make it her policy to establish a commission that includes (a) trade unions, (b) campaign organisations and (c) community groups to help implement the socio-economic duty.
Answer: The Government is committed to commencing the socio-economic duty in the Equality Act 2010. The duty will require specified public bodies, when making strategic decisions, to consider actively how their decisions might help to reduce the inequalities asso...
Answered 29 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordEast Jerusalem and West Bank: CeasefiresForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25338More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make it his policy to (a) establish and (b) support negotiations for a ceasefire in (i) the West Bank and (ii) East Jerusalem.
Answer: Stability in the West Bank and East Jerusalem is crucial to ensure that the fragile ceasefire in Gaza can last. The UK will continue to work with Israel, the Palestinian Authority, the US, and regional partners to build consensus for a post-conflict Gaza ...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordRenewables ObligationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 16 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24498More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the Renewable Obligation system of (a) subsidies and (b) regulation in the context of the Ofgem investigation into Drax Power Limited.
Answer: Ofgem’s recent investigation related to a breach of annual profiling reporting requirements. Whilst Drax complied with sustainability standards, it had failed to report data accurately. This is a serious matter and Government expects full compliance with ...
Answered 21 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordHormone Replacement Therapy: Transgender PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24497More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of access to hormone replacement therapy prescriptions through GPs for trans patients; and what steps he is taking to support trans patients' acce
Answer: NHS England is currently carrying out a review of adult gender services which will look at how to overcome the challenges that some individuals face in accessing a timely prescription.NHS England has more than doubled investment in gender dysphoria servic...
Answered 4 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: Health ServicesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24276More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the level of risk to the safety of health workers in Gaza; and what steps he is taking to help protect those workers.
Answer: We welcome the agreement to end the fighting in Gaza. It is the first step in ensuring long-term peace and security for Israelis, Palestinians and the wider region, bringing much-needed stability, but we have always been clear that an immediate ceasefire ...
Answered 21 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Nationality: Fees and ChargesHome OfficeTabled 15 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24275More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment her Department has made of the (a) equitability and (b) affordability of fees for citizenship applications; and whether she plans to review those fees.
Answer: The Home Office routinely considered issues around equitability and affordability, among other considerations, when making determinations on the appropriate level of fees to charge for immigration and nationality applications. The Home Office previously p...
Answered 20 Jan 2025
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