Sarah Owen MP: written questions
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Artificial Intelligence: BedfordshireDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24690More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of designating sites in Bedfordshire as AI Growth Zones.
Answer: We are committed to working in partnership with regional and local authorities on AI Growth Zones (AIGZs). The selection process will open in spring 2025, and we welcome interest from areas with strong access to power infrastructure and economic potential...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: InfrastructureDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24689More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what criteria his Department is using to select sites as AI Growth Zones.
Answer: Central government will lay out a selection process, and local / regional authorities will be able to nominate themselves to host an AI Growth Zone. Important criteria will include power infrastructure or line of sight to power, along with supportive loca...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: EmploymentDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24688More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to (a) protect and (b) increase employment in AI growth zones.
Answer: AI Growth Zones (AIGZs) will be closely aligned with wider government initiatives, including Local Growth Plans. This is to ensure AIGZs deliver substantial regional and national benefits, such as upskilling and employment opportunities.The investment in ...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: Luton NorthDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24687More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of designating industrial sites in Luton North constituency as AI growth zones.
Answer: We are committed to working in partnership with regional and local authorities on AI Growth Zones (AIGZs). The selection process will open in spring 2025, and we welcome interest from areas with strong access to power infrastructure and economic potential...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordFootball: WomenDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 14 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23843More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure grassroots (a) women's and (b) girls' football clubs have the facilities they need to (i) play and (ii) train.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting every aspect of women’s sport and ensuring all women and girls, no matter their background, have access to high quality sport including football.We are pleased to see the significant progress in the number of wome...
Answered 17 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordWomen Football: WomenDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 14 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23842More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to support grassroots (a) women's and (b) girls' football.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting every aspect of women’s sport and ensuring all women and girls, no matter their background, have access to high quality sport including football.We are pleased to see the significant progress in the number of wome...
Answered 17 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordDemocratic Republic of the Congo: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23439More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions his Department has had with Rwandan counterparts on (a) human rights abuses and (b) violence against women and girls by militia groups in the eastern regions
Answer: The UK is closely monitoring the situation in the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and continues to raise our concerns about reported human rights violations at the highest levels with the Governments of Rwanda and DRC, most latel...
Answered 17 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordAutism: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23176More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce waiting times for autism diagnoses.
Answer: It is the responsibility of the integrated care boards (ICBs) to make available appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population, including autism assessments and diagnosis, in line with relevant National Institute for Hea...
Answered 15 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordCoeliac Disease: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22682More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure those diagnosed with coeliac disease receive timely and appropriate treatment.
Answer: The Government is committed to putting patients first. This means making sure that patients are seen on time and ensuring that people have the best possible experience during their care.We have made a commitment that 92% of patients should wait no longer ...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordGender Dysphoria: Children and Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19395More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what services NHS England gender services provide for children and young people.
Answer: NHS England commissions gender services for children and young people in line with its interim service specification for children and young people with gender incongruence.Children and young people are cared for holistically by specialist multi-disciplina...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordPuberty Suppressing HormonesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19394More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what (a) medical professionals, (b) charities, (c) organisations and (d) other groups the Commission on Human Medicines consulted on the provision of puberty blockers.
Answer: The Government’s response to the targeted consultation on proposed changes to the availability of puberty blockers was published on 11 December 2024, and details the individuals and organisations with which the Commission on Human Medicines consulted. It ...
Answered 18 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordPakistan: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17245More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with the Pakistan government on (a) freedom of protest and (b) the (i) safety and (ii) rights of protestors.
Answer: The UK strongly supports individuals' rights to expression without censorship, intimidation or unnecessary restriction, and we will continue to urge the Government of Pakistan to guarantee the rights of all people as laid down in Pakistan's Constitution a...
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordPakistan: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17244More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help protect British Pakistanis critical of the Pakistan government from transnational repression.
Answer: The UK Government continually assesses potential threats and takes the protection of individuals' rights, freedoms, and safety very seriously, including in relation to Pakistan. Any attempt by any foreign power to intimidate, harass or harm individuals or...
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordPakistan: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17243More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential risk of transnational repression for British Pakistani critics of the Pakistan government.
Answer: The UK Government continually assesses potential threats and takes the protection of individuals' rights, freedoms, and safety very seriously, including in relation to Pakistan. Any attempt by any foreign power to intimidate, harass or harm individuals or...
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordKashmir: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16808More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment his Department has made of the human rights situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
Answer: We recognise that there are human rights concerns in both India-administered-Kashmir and Pakistan-administered-Kashmir. We encourage all states to ensure domestic laws are in line with international standards. Any allegation of human rights violations or ...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: Older PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14967More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of enabling people over 65 who are not eligible for the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance to access mobility vehicle support.
Answer: Disability Living Allowance is aimed at providing additional help with the extra costs of disability to people who are severely disabled early, or relatively early, in life and who as a result, have had fewer opportunities to work, earn and save. Those wh...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordStamp Duty Land Tax: First Time BuyersTreasuryTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14692More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to support first time buyers with stamp duty.
Answer: At Autumn Budget 2024, the higher rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) for additional dwellings were increased by two percentage points from 3% to 5%. This measure will ensure that those looking to move home, or purchase their first property, have a greate...
Answered 21 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordTelephones: FraudDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11323More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with telecoms companies on preventing fraudulent phone calls.
Answer: The Government takes fraud seriously. DSIT works closely with the Home Office, who are responsible for fraud policy, as well as Ofcom who have duty to ensure that UK numbers are not misused, to ensure telecoms companies are doing all they can to prevent c...
Answered 31 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordTelephones: FraudDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11322More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to help tackle fraudulent phone calls.
Answer: The Government takes fraud seriously. DSIT works closely with the Home Office, who are responsible for fraud policy, as well as Ofcom who have duty to ensure that UK numbers are not misused, to ensure telecoms companies are doing all they can to prevent c...
Answered 31 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordLeagrave Station: LiftsDepartment for TransportTabled 23 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10774More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when her Department plans to provide guidance to Network Rail for the construction of lifts at Leagrave Station.
Answer: I regret that Ministers are not yet able to comment on next steps regarding accessibility projects at specific stations including at Leagrave station. However, please be assured that we are committed to improving the accessibility of the railway and recog...
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSexual and Reproductive Health: SurgeryDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10152More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many invasive surgical procedures to (a) diagnose and (b) treat a reproductive health condition were not completed because of the level of pain experienced by the patient during that procedure
Answer: The information requested is not held centrally. A range of procedures are used to investigate and treat gynaecological conditions. For example, ultrasound can be used in the diagnosis of fibroids, hysteroscopy can be used to investigate symptoms such as ...
Answered 28 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordContraceptivesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10151More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what proportion of GP practices are commissioned to fit long-acting reversible contraception for purposes of gynaecological care; and what the (a) fitting fee and (b) cost is of fitting long-acting
Answer: Information on the proportion of general practices commissioned to fit long-acting reversible contraception for the purposes of gynaecological care, as well as the fitting fee and cost of fitting in primary care, is not collected centrally.
Answered 28 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPolycystic Ovary SyndromeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10150More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has made in developing guidelines for polycystic ovary syndrome.
Answer: Following referral from the Department, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is currently planning the development of a guideline on the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome. The NICE is exploring the possibility ...
Answered 28 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: WomenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10149More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many women's health hubs have been established; and in which integrated care board areas they are located.
Answer: The Department has invested £25 million over 2023/24 and 2024/25 to support the establishment of at least one pilot women’s health hub in every integrated care system. The 2024/25 NHS priorities and operational planning guidance asks integrated care board...
Answered 28 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordMedicine: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10148More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how much the National Institute for Health and Care Research has spent on research into (a) gynaecological and urogynaecological health, (b) asthma and (c) diabetes in each of the last ten years; a
Answer: The following table shows how much the National Institute for Health and Care Research spent on research, as well as that spend as a percentage of total research spend, for gynaecological and urogynaecological, each year from 2014/15 to 2023/34, and in to...
Answered 31 Oct 2024
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