Nadia Whittome MP: written questions
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Gender Based ViolenceHome OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6651More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to ensure there is not a funding cliff edge for VAWG services in March 2025.
Answer: We have set out our mission to halve violence against women and girls within a decade. The Home Office funds a range of organisations to deliver vital services that help deliver this mission and regularly engage with key stakeholders to inform future plan...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' Release: Gender Based ViolenceMinistry of JusticeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6650More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that specialist violence against women and girls services are aware of the early release of prisoners with known histories of those offences.
Answer: The decision that this Government has taken to release some prisoners early is a difficult but necessary one.We want women and girls to feel safe, and ministers and officials are meeting regularly with the specialist women and girls’ sector to ensure they...
Answered 10 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSocial Security BenefitsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6649More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she make an assessment of the potential merits of increasing benefits for those (a) in supported accommodation and (b) subject to higher service charge payments.
Answer: Supported housing provides a vital service for the most vulnerable people in society, helping them live as independently as possible in the community. The benefits system recognises the extra costs and service charges associated with supported housing.Hou...
Answered 10 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordState Retirement Pensions: Terminal IllnessesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6648More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of allowing people who are (a) under pension age and (b) terminally ill to access their state pension.
Answer: The principle of having a State Pension age that is the same for everybody has the merit of simplicity and clarity and provides an important trigger moment for planning purposes. Unlike some Private Pensions, it has always been the case that nobody can cl...
Answered 15 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPensions: Terminal IllnessesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6647More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of allowing people who are terminally ill to withdraw funds from private pensions.
Answer: If you have a private or workplace pension, you may be able to begin taking an income and/or lump sums from your pension at any age due to ill health. This provision is dependent on the rules of the scheme and is a matter for individual schemes and may va...
Answered 15 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordAviation: CrewDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6646More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of (a) trainee pilots accessing one standardised training course and (b) allowing new pilots to use their UK licence in EU countries without under
Answer: No assessment has been made as to the standardisation of training, as the training that an individual receives is dependent upon which licence they are seeking - such as a Private Pilots Licence (PPL) or Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL). The competencies r...
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordArts: Nottingham EastDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6645More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she is taking steps to increase funding for arts and culture in the Nottingham East constituency.
Answer: We are in the early stages of the new Government and we are considering the full range of policy options to support the arts and creative industries, and help the cultural sectors to thrive.This government is committed to supporting culture, and making su...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordImmigration: SudanHome OfficeTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4866More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she is taking steps to increase access to resettlement to the UK for Sudanese refugees in neighbouring countries who are at risk and cannot return to Sudan.
Answer: Over 300 Sudanese nationals have been resettled in the UK through our refugee resettlement schemes.The UK resettlement schemes are not application based; instead, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) refers individuals for resettlemen...
Answered 17 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordNHS: Carbon EmissionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4557More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent progress his Department and NHS England have made on the Greener NHS initiative.
Answer: Significant progress has been made on the Greener NHS initiative, with the National Health Service taking important strides toward its target of achieving net zero by 2040 for direct emissions, and 2045 for indirect emissions. Key achievements include: su...
Answered 11 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordNHS: Supply ChainsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4556More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department is taking steps to audit NHS supply chains to ensure that no medical (a) garments and (b) equipment are sourced from (i) Xinjiang and (ii) other regions with widespread repor
Answer: The United Kingdom is committed to tackling the issue of Uyghur forced labour in supply chains, and is taking robust action. We have introduced new guidance on the risks of doing business in Xinjiang specifically in section 6.2 of the guidance, enhanced e...
Answered 11 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordConversion TherapyWomen and EqualitiesTabled 6 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4555More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking to engage with LGBT+ people from minority (a) ethnic and (b) religious groups about the impact on them of (i) conversion practices, (ii) prejudice and (iii) abuse.
Answer: It is crucial that all LGBT+ people are safe and protected from discrimination, including those from ethnic minority and/or faith communities. Work is underway to deliver the Government’s Manifesto commitments that will enhance legislative protections for...
Answered 11 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordHomes for Ukraine Scheme: VisasMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3239More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle barriers to (a) accommodation, (b) employment and (c) education for people on Ukraine scheme visas unable to (i) e
Answer: Ukrainians in the UK under the Ukraine schemes will be able to apply for permission to remain in the UK through the Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme due to open in early 2025. UPE will provide an additional 18 months’ permission, and will provide...
Answered 17 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordFurther Education: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3238More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of funding for the further education sector.
Answer: Further Education (FE) plays a critical role in delivering the Government’s Missions and ensuring that everyone has access to the opportunities they need, breaking down the barriers to their success and boosting economic growth. FE funding, including its ...
Answered 12 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordFurther Education: TeachersDepartment for EducationTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3237More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of trends in the retention of teachers in further education colleges.
Answer: The department is committed to supporting further education (FE) providers to recruit, retain and develop the high-quality teachers they need to deliver the best possible outcomes for their learners, including as a key part of our commitment to recruit an...
Answered 12 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordRefugees: HomelessnessHome OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3236More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that people who have recently acquired refugee status do not experience homelessness after leaving asylum accommodation.
Answer: Individuals granted asylum have access to the labour market and to mainstream services that support their integration, including benefits and healthcare. We are working across Government to ensure these services meet the needs of all newly granted refugee...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordHomelessness: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3235More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to provide funding for homelessness services following the end of the Rough Sleeping Initiative funding in April 2025.
Answer: The Deputy Prime Minister is responsible for cross-governmental coordination of policy to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping and will update in due course.
Answered 11 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordRare Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3234More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the exercise by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence of its discretionary power to show flexibility in relation to its (a) Standard T
Answer: The Department has regular discussions with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) about a range of issues, including about the delivery of public commitments. The NICE will consult on proposed changes to its criteria for highly spec...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordRare Diseases: DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3233More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence on implementing the commitment in the England Rare Disease Action Plan 2024 to review the criteria for determi
Answer: The Department has regular discussions with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) about a range of issues, including about the delivery of public commitments. The NICE will consult on proposed changes to its criteria for highly spec...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordOnline Safety Act 2023Department for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3232More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to implement the Online Safety Act 2023 to protect young people from (a) harmful content and (b) AI-deepfakes.
Answer: The government is focused on implementing the Online Safety Act as quickly as possible working with Ofcom. Ofcom has consulted on its draft Children’s Safety codes of practice which set out the steps companies must take to protect children on their platfo...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordSchools: GirlsDepartment for EducationTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3231More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking in schools to (a) tackle misogyny and (b) ensure girls' safety.
Answer: Schools and colleges are under a legal duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and must have regard to ‘Keeping children safe in education’ (KCSIE), which is the department’s statutory safeguarding guidance. KCSIE contains information ab...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordAsylum: LGBT+ PeopleHome OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3230More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 22 July 2024 to Question 454 on Asylum: LGBT+ People, when her Department last reviewed the level of the risk of (a) discrimination, (b) harassment and (c) violence towards L
Answer: The level of risk for LGBT+ individuals within immigration detention is subject to ongoing monitoring. As set out in Detention Services Order 02/2016 ‘Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Detainees in the Detention Estate’, Immigration Removal Centre suppliers under...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordDementia: Social ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3229More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will take steps to expand access to dementia training for adult social care workers
Answer: The adult social care workforce provides vital care and support to people of all ages and with diverse needs, including those with dementia. Care workers are essential to those who draw on care and support, helping them maintain their quality of life, ind...
Answered 10 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordDementia: Social ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3228More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the recommendation in the report entitled A Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care in England, published by Skills for Care's
Answer: National training, including the Department’s Care Workforce Pathway and new Level 2 Adult Care Certificate qualification, has been developed using current standards and competency frameworks to support people with dementia. This includes the Dementia Tra...
Answered 10 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordVisas: PalestiniansHome OfficeTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2558More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of creating a visa waiver scheme for Palestinians requiring urgent medical treatment.
Answer: Currently, those seeking to come to the UK for private medical treatment, along with their family members, can apply for a visitor visa and consideration will be given to compelling, compassionate and exceptional circumstances.It should be noted that the ...
Answered 4 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordAsylum: LGBT+ PeopleHome OfficeTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 454More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of the level of the risk of (a) discrimination, (b) harassment and (c) violence towards LGBTQ+ people seeking asylum in immigration detention centres.
Answer: It is vital that detention and removal are carried out with dignity and respect, and we take the welfare and safety of people in our care very seriously. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against those who are detained in our immigration rem...
Answered 22 Jul 2024
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