Sarah Green MP: written questions
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Gaza: Health ServicesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40848More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help ensure that medical aid reaches civilians (a) at the Nasser Hospital and (b) elsewhere in Khan Younis.
Answer: We remain deeply concerned about the impact of Israel's aid block and military operations activity on healthcare in Gaza. Medical staff and facilities must be protected, and civilians should be able to safely access medical treatment. On 21 March, the For...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: ChildrenForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35386More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to ensure that reductions in Official Development Assistance spending do not disproportionately impact children.
Answer: The Prime Minister has set out a new strategic vision for government spending on defence and security and Official Development Assistance (ODA). Detailed decisions on how the ODA budget will be used will be worked through as part of the ongoing Spending R...
Answered 10 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordEating Disorders: Mental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33603More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what data his Department holds on waiting lists for treatment for eating disorders.
Answer: Between October 2024 to December 2024, 80.8%, or 350 out of 433, of urgent referrals to Children and Young People’s Eating Disorders services were seen within one week, and 81.9%, or 2,064 out of 2,521, of routine referrals were seen within four weeks. Da...
Answered 11 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordEating Disorders: Mental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33602More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of trends in the number of (a) psychiatrists, (b) psychologists and (c) dietitians on the quality of eating disorder support provided by the NH
Answer: This information is not held centrally.
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBoilers: VAT ExemptionsTreasuryTabled 25 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33601More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing VAT exemptions on zero-emission boilers.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving the quality and sustainability of our housing stock, through improvements such as low carbon heating, insulation, solar panels, and batteries. Zero-emission boilers are a type of heat battery. Installations of qual...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMedicines and Medical Devices Safety Independent ReviewDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 902577More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress he has made with Cabinet colleagues on implementing the recommendations of the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review 2020.
Answer: Seven of the nine recommendations have been previously accepted by the Government, in full, in part, or in principle, and four of these have been successfully implemented, including:- issuing an unreserved apology on behalf of the healthcare system;- appo...
Answered 5 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordChildren: MaintenanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 902512More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to prevent the child maintenance system being used as a tool of financial abuse.
Answer: The Government have recently consulted on proposed reforms to manage all CMS cases in one service allowing the CMS to automatically identify missed, late and partial payments. This will provide greater protection from financial abuse. Responses to consult...
Answered 3 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordProperty Development: Inheritance TaxTreasuryTabled 27 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26582More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to business property relief on family-owned property development companies.
Answer: The Government published information about the reforms to business property relief at www.gov.uk/government/publications/agricultural-property-relief-and-business-property-relief-reforms.It is expected that up to around 2,000 estates will be affected by t...
Answered 3 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Charging PointsDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26491More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the requirement to apply for a licence to install electric car charging units in leasehold properties on the number of applications for such installatio
Answer: The Government remains committed to making it easier, cheaper, and quicker to install chargepoints. To support the transition for those living and working in leasehold properties, grants are available towards the purchase and installation of chargepoint g...
Answered 30 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordParkinson's Disease: General PractitionersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17278More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to promote awareness of early symptoms of Parkinson's disease amongst GPs.
Answer: General practitioners (GPs) are responsible for ensuring their own clinical knowledge, including of Parkinson’s disease, remains up-to-date, and for identifying learning needs as part of their continuing professional development. This activity should incl...
Answered 9 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordParkinson's Disease: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17277More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what funding the Government provides for research into a cure for Parkinson's disease.
Answer: The Government’s responsibility for delivering Parkinson’s disease research is shared between the Department of Health and Social Care, with research delivered by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), and the Department of Science, I...
Answered 9 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordParkinson's Disease: ConsultantsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17276More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of the number of consultants specialising in the treatment of Parkinson's disease required to meet current needs of patients.
Answer: We have launched a 10-Year Health Plan to reform the National Health Service. A central and core part of the plan will be our workforce and how we ensure we train and provide the staff, technology, and infrastructure the NHS needs to care for patients acr...
Answered 5 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordNeurology: StudentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17275More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will take steps to encourage students to take up careers in neurology.
Answer: We have launched a 10-Year Health Plan to reform the National Health Service. A central and core part of the plan will be our workforce and how we ensure we train and provide the staff, technology, and infrastructure the NHS needs to care for patients acr...
Answered 5 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordNeurological Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17274More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to his strategy for NHS workforce planning, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of shortages in the number of clinicians specialising in neurology on the adequacy o
Answer: Currently, there are no specific plans to make an assessment of the potential impact of shortages in the number of clinicians specialising in neurology on the adequacy of care for patients with Parkinson's disease or other neurological conditions.As of Ju...
Answered 5 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordParkinson's Disease: NursesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16560More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the number of specialist Parkinson's Nurses required to meet the current needs of patients.
Answer: The Department does not hold data specifically on the number of people waiting for treatment for Parkinson’s disease in England. The Department does hold data on waiting times for neurology, but not broken down by specific conditions. The latest data for ...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordParkinson's Disease: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16559More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what data his Department currently holds on waiting lists for treatment for Parkinson's Disease in England.
Answer: The Department does not hold data specifically on the number of people waiting for treatment for Parkinson’s disease in England. The Department does hold data on waiting times for neurology, but not broken down by specific conditions. The latest data for ...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordRailway Stations: ParkingDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16536More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of setting statutory limits on increases to car parking charges at stations in line with the cap on annual rail fare rises.
Answer: Car parking charges are not regulated and it is a commercial decision for the Train Operators. Local decision-makers have a better understanding of their passengers and will have a greater knowledge of other factors such as demand and the availability of ...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEmpty Property: Council TaxMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16529More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the adequacy of the time period for exemption from Council Tax for retirement properties left vacant after death of their owner.
Answer: Where a dwelling is left empty following the passing of the occupant, the dwelling will be exempt from council tax until probate is granted or letters of administration are signed. A further six months exemption is available so long as the dwelling remain...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordFurther Education: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15965More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has made an assessment of the adequacy of funding for further education colleges to meet staffing costs in the light of (a) increased employer National Insurance contributions and (b) sector pay agr
Answer: As a part of the public sector, further education (FE) colleges will be compensated for the increased employer National Insurance contributions. Details about this compensation will be announced in the future. My right hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the E...
Answered 2 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordParliamentary and Health Service OmbudsmanCabinet OfficeTabled 31 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 12170More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of guidance provided to people on (a) the process and (b) timelines in relation to the admissibility of any complaint to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsm
Answer: The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman publishes guidance on what it can and cannot investigate, timescales and what those making complaints can expect. The Ombudsman is independent of Government, so it is for the Public Administration and Constit...
Answered 6 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordGCSE: Special Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 24 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11060More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the requirement for under 18s to retake (a) English and (b) Maths GCSE on children with complex SEND.
Answer: The department knows that English and mathematics brings significant gains to all students, including children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) by improving their employment prospects and access to qualifications at ...
Answered 30 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordNational Insurance CreditsTreasuryTabled 24 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11059More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of allowing parents to retrospectively claim National Insurance credits if they were eligible for child benefit but did not claim them.
Answer: The Government keeps all tax policy under review.
Answered 30 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordLong Covid: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9967More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help improve the treatment of long covid in the NHS.
Answer: Since 2020, the National Health Service in England has invested significantly in supporting people with long COVID. This includes setting up specialist post-COVID services nationwide for adults, and children and young people, as well as investing in ensur...
Answered 24 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: TelemedicineDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9799More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce risks to patient safety from the use of online consultation tools in general practice.
Answer: Although patient safety incidents related to online consultation tools are extremely rare, even a single incident is one too many, and the Government takes them very seriously. NHS England published the Primary Care Patient Safety Strategy (PCPSS) on 26 S...
Answered 24 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: TelemedicineDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9798More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of the recommendations contained in the Health Services Safety Investigations Body's report entitled Digital tools for o
Answer: While patient safety incidents related to online consultation tools are very rare, even one is too many, and the Government takes these very seriously. NHS England produced guidance on the implementation of digital services in May 2024. The guidance provi...
Answered 24 Oct 2024
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