Preet Kaur Gill MP: written questions
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Tuberculosis: West MidlandsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36733More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of vaccination rates among babies and children for tuberculosis in (a) Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency, (b) Birmingham and (c) the West Midland
Answer: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) monitors trends in the level of childhood vaccination rates, including Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination, at upper tier local authority, region and country level.Official vaccine coverage estimates, for the B...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordTuberculosis: West MidlandsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36732More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of trends in the level of tuberculosis in (a) Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency (b) Birmingham and (c) the West Midlands.
Answer: The latest annual and quarterly Tuberculosis (TB) reports for England, published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), include detailed data analysis up to the end of 2023 and provisional data up to the end of 2024; this includes the West Midlands and...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordPakistan: Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 6 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36110More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations he has made to his Pakistani counterpart on (a) the treatment of religious minorities and (b) restrictions on religious expression for Hindu students in
Answer: Promoting freedom of religion or belief is a key part of the UK's diplomatic engagement overseas. I underlined the importance of religious tolerance and harmony when I met Pakistan's Human Rights Minister on 19 November 2024, although I did not raise reli...
Answered 12 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordHousehold Support FundDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30108More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she plans to make an assessment of the effectiveness of the Household Support Fund.
Answer: The findings of an evaluation of the fourth iteration of the Household Support Fund that ran from April 2023 to March 2024 are published here: Evaluation of the Household Support Fund 4 - GOV.UK. The evaluation ran from September 2023 to August 2024 and a...
Answered 17 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordSexual and Reproductive HealthDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30107More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve access to reproductive healthcare services.
Answer: The Government is prioritising women’s health as we reform the National Health Service, to ensure that all women can access the care they need. We are committed to the Women’s Health Strategy and are continuing work to deliver it. Our longer-term prioriti...
Answered 17 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDangerous DogsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 7 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29932More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of including (a) the Cane Corso and (b) crossbreeds between a Cane Corso and a Rottweiler under S.1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.
Answer: The Government currently have no plans to add these breed types to Section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. Owners of any breed of dog which is dangerously out of control are breaking the law. We will continue to encourage responsible dog ownership acros...
Answered 24 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish International InvestmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 7 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29931More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how much and what proportion of British International Investment's new investments were 2X qualified in the last financial year; and what proportion of those had (a) 51% wome
Answer: The Government has agreed that British International Investment (BII) should ensure that 25% of its commitments between 2022-26 qualify as gender lens investments. In the first two years, 38% of new commitments are 2X qualified.In 2023, £297 million quali...
Answered 21 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish International InvestmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 7 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29930More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how much of British International Investment’s new investments were counted as international climate finance in the last financial year.
Answer: In 2023, British International Investment (BII) provided £449 million in climate finance, representing 37 per cent of all commitments. This includes supporting the growth of companies providing solar-powered irrigation systems for smallholder farmers, bat...
Answered 21 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordUSA: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26954More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his US counterpart on the pause in spending on (a) overseas development assistance and (b) humanitarian aid.
Answer: The Foreign Secretary had a call with his recently appointed US counterpart, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on 27 January. The readout is available here: [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/readout-foreign-secretary-meeting-with-us-secretary-of-state].
Answered 10 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordUSA: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26953More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his US counterparts on cooperation on (a) overseas development assistance and (b) humanitarian aid.
Answer: The Foreign Secretary had a call with his recently appointed US counterpart, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on 27 January. The readout is available here: [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/readout-foreign-secretary-meeting-with-us-secretary-of-state].
Answered 10 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordUSA: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26952More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the pause in USAID spending.
Answer: The UK notes the US decision to pause new obligations of foreign aid funding for 3 months, pending a review and this is a matter for the US. Progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals requires collective action, and the UK will continue to work wit...
Answered 10 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordUSA: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26951More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the pause in USAID spending on (a) jointly-funded UK-US programmes and (b) multilateral (i) organisations and (ii) init
Answer: The UK notes the US decision to pause new obligations of foreign aid funding for 3 months, pending a review and this is a matter for the US. Progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals requires collective action, and the UK will continue to work wit...
Answered 10 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: West MidlandsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26950More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to help promote the creation of AI infrastructure including (a) data centres and (b) high-performance computing to support the growth of AI technologies in (i) B
Answer: The government recognises the critical role of AI infrastructure in supporting advanced AI technologies. The AI Opportunities Action Plan outlines how the UK can build the cutting-edge compute infrastructure needed to lead in AI development and deployment...
Answered 5 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordCommonwealth: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26949More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to improve development cooperation within the Commonwealth.
Answer: The UK is collaborating on development across the Commonwealth to build societal, democratic, environmental, and economic resilience. Since 2016, the UK, with partners, has supported the Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub to help mobilise over $310 m...
Answered 7 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordEU Aid: International CooperationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26948More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to improve development cooperation with the European Union.
Answer: We are committed to working closely with partners, including the EU, to deliver our new approach to development. The Foreign Secretary and then High Representative for Foreign Affairs agreed at the October EU Foreign Affairs Council to strengthen their co...
Answered 6 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordAfrica: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26947More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he plans to develop an Africa strategy.
Answer: The Foreign Secretary launched a five-month consultation to inform the UK's new approach to the African continent during his visit to Nigeria and South Africa in November 2024. This follows the manifesto commitment to develop a fundamentally transformed p...
Answered 6 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26946More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what (a) countries and (b) regions he is prioritising for the allocation of official development assistance.
Answer: Our mission is to build partnerships to help create a world free from poverty on a liveable planet. The FCDO's development spending will be used to achieve better development outcomes as part of a coherent international approach, with a strong focus on po...
Answered 10 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: ResearchDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26945More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to help establish international partnerships in AI research and development.
Answer: The UK is committed to working closely with our international partners to promote the development and use of AI, including by driving collaboration on shared research and development initiatives. We will deliver on the recommendations recently announced A...
Answered 5 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: InfrastructureDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26944More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to help promote the development of AI infrastructure including (a) data centres and (b) high-performance computing facilities to support the growth of AI technol
Answer: The government recognises the critical role of AI and data centre infrastructure as the backbone of the AI ecosystem and the importance of supporting its growth.The AI Opportunities Action Plan, which was developed by Matt Clifford, sets out how the UK ca...
Answered 5 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: TrainingDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26943More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to help improve AI skills in the workforce.
Answer: Lifelong learning and adaptability are key to ensuring everyone can prosper in an increasingly technology-driven world.Matt Clifford’s AI Opportunities Action Plan outlines the steps the UK must take to build a strong, diverse talent pipeline, realising A...
Answered 5 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: InfrastructureDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26942More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment has he made of the potential impact of AI Growth Zones on AI capabilities in the UK.
Answer: The AI Growth Zones (AIGZs) will help secure the UK’s position as a global leader in AI innovation, ensuring benefits for the whole of the UK. AI infrastructure is the backbone of the AI ecosystem, and is crucial to supporting its growth. AIGZs are closel...
Answered 5 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: Skilled WorkersDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26941More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent assessment has he made of the AI skills gap.
Answer: Reducing the AI skills gap is critical for increasing the UK’s productivity and delivering long-term growth. DSIT regularly reviews the status of the UK’s AI labour market, and most recently commissioned Gardiner & Theobald LLP to conduct a survey of ...
Answered 5 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordPatients: Ethnic GroupsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26496More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made a recent assessment of the potential merits of updating the national mandatory standard for the (a) collection and (b) analysis of ethnicity to include (i) Jewish, (
Answer: The merits of including Jewish or Sikh as an option when recording ethnicity in National Health Service data, and other issues relating to how the NHS records information on protected characteristics, are being considered by the Unified Information Standa...
Answered 5 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordPatients: SikhsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26495More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many NHS services allow patients to identify as (a) Sikh under ethnicity questions and (b) Sikhism as their religion.
Answer: The merits of including Jewish or Sikh as an option when recording ethnicity in National Health Service data, and other issues relating to how the NHS records information on protected characteristics, are being considered by the Unified Information Standa...
Answered 5 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordPatients: JewsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26494More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many NHS services allow patients to identify as (a) Jewish under ethnicity questions and (b) Judaism as their religion.
Answer: The merits of including Jewish or Sikh as an option when recording ethnicity in National Health Service data, and other issues relating to how the NHS records information on protected characteristics, are being considered by the Unified Information Standa...
Answered 5 Feb 2025
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