Ruth Cadbury MP: written questions
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Beverage Containers: PolystyreneDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 7 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29897More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether people can import polystyrene cups into the UK.
Answer: The supply of expanded and foamed extruded polystyrene food and drinks containers, including cups, that are used to contain food or drink that is ready-to-consume has been banned since 1 October 2023. However, you may still import polystyrene cups. This f...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: Greater LondonDepartment for TransportTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29444More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions (a) she and (b) officials in her Department have had with the Mayor of London on proposals for the West London Orbital railway.
Answer: Transport in London is devolved to the Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL). The Department for Transport works closely with TfL to understand the long-term needs of London’s transport infrastructure and opportunities to enhance its network, inc...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordTransport: Greater LondonDepartment for TransportTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29443More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of improving cross-borough public transport links in London on (a) the economy, (b) air quality and (c) social mobility in London.
Answer: Transport in London is the responsibility of the Mayor of London and Transport for London, including assessment of the economic, air quality and social mobility impacts of changes to London’s transport network. However, the Government recognises importanc...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: Greater LondonDepartment for TransportTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29442More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of the proposed West London orbital rail link on connectivity between West London Boroughs.
Answer: Any assessment of the impact on West London boroughs would be carried out by Transport for London as part of its development of the West London Orbital scheme.
Answered 14 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: CopyrightDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26487More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the potential impact of the use of AI models on (a) visual artists and (b) the wider creative sector.
Answer: The Government published a consultation on Copyright and AI in December 2024.It sets out potential legislative changes to copyright law to support the development and use of AI technology, while continuing to reward human creators. It also seeks views on ...
Answered 4 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArts: Artificial Intelligence and CopyrightDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 27 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26486More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the proposals within the consultation entitled Copyright and Artificial Intelligence, published on 17 December 2024, on visual a
Answer: The government’s consultation on Copyright and AI, launched 17 December and closing 25 February, was published alongside an accompanying options assessment. The consultation seeks to gather further evidence on the potential impact on the creative industri...
Answered 31 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: CopyrightDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26485More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he is taking steps with Cabinet colleagues to assess the potential implications for the Government's policies of the unlawful use of copyrighted (a) images, (b) books, (c) films
Answer: In the UK, licences are required from copyright owners when protected works (such as images, books, films, music) are used in AI training, unless an exception to copyright applies.The law in this area is complex and disputed.The Department for Science, In...
Answered 4 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: CopyrightDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26484More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of introducing an opt-out for AI firms using copyright works on (a) visual artists and (b) other creators.
Answer: The Government published a consultation on Copyright and AI in December 2024.This consultation seeks views on a number of issues relating to copyright and AI, including on how to give rights holders of creative works greater control over use of their mate...
Answered 4 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: CopyrightDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26483More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of copyright law for ensuring visual artists are remunerated for the use of their work in training AI models.
Answer: At present, copyright law regarding AI training is disputed. This makes it difficult for creators, such as visual artists, to control whether their works can be used to train AI models, and to seek payment for this.The Government published a consultation ...
Answered 4 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: CopyrightDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26482More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to help protect (a) visual artists and (b) other creators from copyright infringement by AI developers.
Answer: Copying protected material in the UK will infringe copyright unless it is licensed, or an exception to copyright applies.The Government published a consultation on Copyright and AI in December 2024.This consultation seeks views on a package of measures, w...
Answered 4 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving under Influence: DrugsHome OfficeTabled 16 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24449More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions her Department has had with the National Police Chief Councils on the effectiveness of powers to arrest people suspected of driving under the influence of drugs.
Answer: Ministers and officials meet with representatives of the NPCC on a regular basis and discuss a wide range of topics.The police have the power under section 10 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 to arrest and detain an individual if they have provided a specimen...
Answered 24 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving under Influence: DrugsHome OfficeTabled 16 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24448More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many arrests there were for driving under the influence of drugs in each year since 2018.
Answer: Ministers and officials meet with representatives of the NPCC on a regular basis and discuss a wide range of topics.The police have the power under section 10 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 to arrest and detain an individual if they have provided a specimen...
Answered 24 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordMembers: CorrespondenceTreasuryTabled 15 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24179More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when HMRC plans to respond to the email of 9 December 2024 from the office of the hon. Member for Brentford and Isleworth.
Answer: A response to the member for Brentford and Isleworth regarding their correspondence of 9 December 2024 is being prepared and will be provided by 24 January 2025. I apologise for the delay in responding to the Honourable Member.
Answered 23 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordOsteoporosis: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23776More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he is taking steps to introduce early diagnosis services for osteoporosis.
Answer: Funding was recently announced to boost bone density scanning capacity, to support improvements in bone health and early diagnostics for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, such as osteoporosis. This will provide an estimated 29,000 extra scans per year.As ...
Answered 20 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordFaith Schools: AdmissionsDepartment for EducationTabled 14 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23775More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to remove the 50% faith cap on newly opened schools.
Answer: The previous government launched a consultation proposing to lift the 50% faith admissions cap that applies to free schools designated with a religious character, where they are oversubscribed. The consultation closed last year and the department will res...
Answered 22 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordAirspace: ModernisationDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23336More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has plans to consult with (a) community and (b) environmental groups on her Department's plans to modernise airspace.
Answer: Anyone sponsoring a proposal to change airspace must follow the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) Airspace Change Process (CAP1616). This process sets out the requirements for airspace change sponsors to engage with and consult those potentially affected b...
Answered 21 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordHormone Replacement Therapy: Greater LondonDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23335More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the supply of HRT products in London.
Answer: The Department monitors and manages medicine supply at a national level so that stocks remain available to meet regional and local demand. Information on stock levels within London is not held centrally. There are over 70 hormone replacement therapy (HRT)...
Answered 17 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordCredit UnionsTreasuryTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23334More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to increase the number of credit unions operating in England.
Answer: The Government has made clear its strong support for the credit union sector, recognising the value that credit unions bring to their members in local communities across the country in providing savings products and affordable credit. The Chancellor annou...
Answered 17 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordCredit UnionsTreasuryTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23333More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the number of credit unions operating in (a) London and (b) England.
Answer: The Government has made clear its strong support for the credit union sector, recognising the value that credit unions bring to their members in local communities across the country in providing savings products and affordable credit. The Chancellor annou...
Answered 17 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS and Social Care Coronavirus Life Assurance Scheme 2020Department of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22635More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether applications for the NHS and Social Care Coronavirus Life Assurance payment received after 30 September 2023 are eligible.
Answer: The NHS and Social Care Coronavirus Life Assurance Scheme was launched on 20 May 2020 to recognise the increased risks that National Health Service and social care staff faced in carrying out their duties during the coronavirus pandemic.The Scheme closed ...
Answered 14 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordStudents: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20631More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, for what reason interest rates are applied to student finance loans for women on maternity leave.
Answer: Student loans are subject to interest, to ensure that those who can afford to contribute to the full cost of their degree can do so. The student finance system protects borrowers in cases where they see a reduction in their income for whatever reason, inc...
Answered 24 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordStudents: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20630More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the average amount of interest accrued on student finance loans for women on maternity leave in the latest period for which data is available.
Answer: Student loans are subject to interest, to ensure that those who can afford to contribute to the full cost of their degree can do so. The student finance system protects borrowers in cases where they see a reduction in their income for whatever reason, inc...
Answered 24 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordInternet: DisinformationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20629More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps the Government is taking against individual service users whose online deceptions cause (a) non-trivial emotional and psychological damage, and (b) fall within the scope of c
Answer: Individuals can be prosecuted if they commit offences online or offline. The Online Safety Act forces online platforms and search services to reduce the risk of illegal content being encountered on their services. Platforms must focus on ‘priority offence...
Answered 30 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordPolice: BureaucracyHome OfficeTabled 21 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15438More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of trends in the level of time spent by police officers completing paperwork as part of the requirements set out in the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984.
Answer: It is important for the investigation of offences, as well as for ensuring transparency and accountability in policing, that effective records are kept, and data is recorded. But it is vital that these processes are proportionate and do not get in the way...
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordCarers' Benefits: Personal Independence PaymentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15024More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what financial support is available to carers who incur additional living costs supporting people whose Personal Independence Payments are stopped upon entering hospital as long-term in-patients.
Answer: The primary purpose of Carer’s Allowance (CA) is to provide a measure of support and recognition to those whose caring responsibilities mean they are unable to work full time. In order to receive CA, the person being cared for must be in receipt of a disa...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
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