Roz Savage MP: written questions
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Beverage Containers: Deposit Return SchemesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25606More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the readiness of the supply chain to implement a deposit return scheme; and if he will engage with the wine and spirits industry on steps to implement
Answer: The UK Government is fully committed to a Deposit Return Scheme and will continue to work closely with the Scottish Government and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland to launch the scheme across England...
Answered 30 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness: South CotswoldsTreasuryTabled 16 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24617More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on businesses in South Cotswolds constituency.
Answer: Consistent with past fiscal events, HMT has not produced a constituency-level breakdown of the impact of Autumn Budget 2024 (AB24).At AB24, the government set out the first major steps in its approach to regional growth, and confirmed an extension of the ...
Answered 24 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness: Rural AreasTreasuryTabled 16 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24616More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what fiscal steps she is taking to support rural businesses.
Answer: Prosperous rural businesses will be underpinned by improvements to rural connectivity and productivity, access to public services and a thriving farming sector. To this end, we are restoring stability and investment in our public services as the best way ...
Answered 22 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordHome EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24396More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps the Government is taking to help ensure accurate representation of (a) cases involving children already known to social services and (b) other aspects of home education in (i) public statements and (
Answer: Public statements issued by the department are reviewed for accuracy by policy officials, communications specialists, special advisers and, where needed, lawyers.The department also draws on information from external sources such as local authorities’ chi...
Answered 24 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordBeverage Containers: Deposit Return SchemesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24395More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help the wine and spirits industry manage the implementation of a UK-wide Deposit Return Scheme.
Answer: The UK Government is fully committed to a Deposit Return Scheme and will continue to work closely with the Scottish Government and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland to launch the scheme across England...
Answered 30 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordRivers: AccessDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24394More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, which legislation created the requirement for individuals to obtain permission from every riparian property owner to pass through their land while using a waterway; and whether he plan
Answer: Determining access rights onto rivers is complex. There is no general waterway access right and the matter has not been tested in the courts. It is not government’s role to offer legal advice, and at present those seeking to navigate inland rivers for rec...
Answered 21 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordLand UseDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 9 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23107More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when his Department plans to publish its land use framework.
Answer: The Government plans to publish the first steps of its land use strategy in due course.
Answered 16 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordMacquarie Infrastructure GroupDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 21956More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has made an assessment of the potential risk of investment by Macquarie in (a) Lime Down Solar Park and (b) other Nationally Significant Infrastructure Developments.
Answer: Ofgem and DESNZ have robust market monitoring schemes to assess electricity generation licence applications. Ofgem’s principal objective is to protect the interests of existing and future consumers through maintaining security of supply and reducing green...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsWomen and EqualitiesTabled 12 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 901936More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Education on SEND provision.
Answer: We are working across government and the sector to ensure children and young people with SEND receive the right support to succeed, in mainstream schools where possible.High needs funding will increase by almost £1bn in 2025-26, compared to 2024-25. We ha...
Answered 18 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19619More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that diagnostic results are transmitted promptly between NHS hospitals and GPs; and if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of using electronic commu
Answer: Ensuring that diagnostic test results are received quickly is a priority for the Government, including the transmission of results between National Health Service hospitals and general practices (GPs). Electronic communication is an important mechanism to...
Answered 18 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19618More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to require new houses to be built to Passivhaus standards.
Answer: Passivhaus represents an example of innovative and efficient design that is leading the way in delivering highly efficient, low carbon buildings and stimulating the skills and supply chains that are needed to bring about a net zero future.We recognise the...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordInsulation: HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19617More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to help improve the insulation of housing.
Answer: The Warm Homes Plan will help people find ways to save money on energy bills and transform our ageing building stock into comfortable, low-carbon homes that are fit for the future. As the first step towards the Warm Homes Plan, the Government has committe...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordGeothermal PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19616More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department is taking steps to help develop deep geothermal energy resources.
Answer: We know that to achieve net zero, we must look at how we can accelerate the potential of all low carbon technologies including geothermal. The Government understands that geothermal can play a role in our decarbonisation ambitions. The Green Heat Network ...
Answered 18 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordBrexit: Economic GrowthDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19615More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of (a) leaving the EU single market and (b) ending free movement with the EU on economic growth; and if he will make an assessment
Answer: We are resetting the relationship with our European friends to strengthen ties and tackle barriers to trade. But we’ve been clear that there will be no return to the single market. Hearing from businesses about how they have been impacted by Brexit and ho...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: UK Trade with EUDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19614More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent assessment he has made of the impact of the UK's departure from the EU single market on the (a) administrative and (b) other costs faced by UK small businesses trading with EU customers; an
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade continuously monitors the impact of leaving the EU on costs to businesses through our business surveys, ONS reports, and other intelligence sources, as well as through regular direct engagement with exporters - Minist...
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordCarers: Older PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 9 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18844More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if her Department will take steps to provide financial support for pension-age carers providing full-time care but no longer eligible for Carer's Allowance.
Answer: Although there is no upper age limit to claiming Carer’s Allowance, it cannot normally be paid with the State Pension. It has been a long-held feature of the UK’s benefit system, under successive Governments, that where someone is entitled to two benefits...
Answered 13 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: Wiltshire and GloucestershireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11817More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce delays in response times in mental health services in (a) Wiltshire and (b) Gloucestershire.
Answer: It is unacceptable that too many people in Wiltshire and Gloucestershire are not receiving the mental health care they need, and we know that waits for mental health services are far too long.That is why we will recruit 8,500 additional mental health work...
Answered 8 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11816More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that children with (a) hearing impairments and (b) other disabilities receive adequate support at their local schools when specialist facilities are not availa
Answer: The government’s ambition is that all children and young people receive the right support to succeed in their education and as they move into adult life. We are committed to improving inclusivity and expertise in mainstream schools, as well as ensuring sp...
Answered 6 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: Rural AreasDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11815More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the restructuring of Out-of-Hours GP services in (a) Wiltshire, (b) Gloucestershire and (c) other rural areas does not restrict patient access to
Answer: General practices (GPs) are independent businesses who are contracted by National Health Service commissioners to perform medical services. The GP contract ensures that a consistent provision of healthcare is provided, including out of hours services whic...
Answered 6 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: BorrowingTreasuryTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9271More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will increase the discounted Public Works Loan Board rate to local councils for investment in social housing.
Answer: The Public Works Loan Board (PWLB) lending facility exists to provide cost effective loans to local authorities to support investment and service delivery. HM Treasury keeps all PWLB rates under review, including the discounted rate for investment in soci...
Answered 23 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordDistrict Councils: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 14 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9019More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes in the level public sector pay on district council budgets over the last three years.
Answer: Local authorities are independent employers responsible for the management and organisation of their own workforces, including remuneration. The Government recognises the challenges local authorities are facing as demand increases for critical services. F...
Answered 24 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented Housing and Temporary AccommodationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 14 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9018More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of (a) building more social housing and (b) keeping families out of temporary accommodation on the economy.
Answer: The Government is clear that homelessness is too high and that too many families are living in temporary accommodation. We intend to take a long-term approach to prevent and end homelessness. Working with Mayors and councils across the country, we will de...
Answered 23 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordLevelling Up Fund and Towns FundMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 14 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9016More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to continue funding for previously agreed (a) Town Deals and (b) Levelling Up Round 3 awards.
Answer: All 101 places selected for Town Deals are now well progressed into delivery, using their share of £2.35 billion to support projects that boost economic regeneration. All Town Deal project business cases have been approved and all monies are now fully all...
Answered 22 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordInternal Drainage Boards: FinanceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 14 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9015More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he plans to take to reform funding arrangements for Internal Drainage Board levies.
Answer: Defra has committed to work with the internal drainage board (IDB) sector and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to review IDBs’ current funding and costs. This will include examination of whether any changes are needed to their fun...
Answered 21 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordHomelessnessMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 14 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9014More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what additional steps she plans to take to support district councils to reduce the levels of homelessness.
Answer: The Government is clear that homelessness is too high and too many families are living in temporary accommodation. We want to take a long-term approach and, working with Mayors and councils across the country, we will develop a new cross-government strate...
Answered 22 Oct 2024
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