Tom Hayes MP: written questions
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Alcoholic Drinks: MisuseDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7661More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to bring forward a strategy on tackling alcohol abuse.
Answer: Under our Health Mission, the Government is committed to prioritising preventative public health measures to support people to live longer, healthier lives. The Department will continue to work across Government to understand how best to reduce alcohol-re...
Answered 15 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordLeasehold: ReformMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7129More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when she plans to bring forward the Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill.
Answer: As outlined in the King’s Speech, the Government will act quickly to provide homeowners with greater rights, powers, and protections over their homes by implementing the provisions of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024. This includes a new valuati...
Answered 10 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordProxy VotingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7128More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make it her policy to allow people caring for a loved one with a medical emergency to be eligible to apply for an emergency proxy vote.
Answer: Alongside work to deliver on our manifesto commitments, the Government is considering a range of policies and approaches to tackle the challenges in the current systems for electoral registration and conduct. This will include considering the current arra...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordEthnic Groups: CurriculumDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7127More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to improve the representation of people from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds within the national curriculum.
Answer: The government has established an independent Curriculum and Assessment Review, covering ages 5 to 18, chaired by Professor Becky Francis CBE. The review will seek to deliver a curriculum that reflects the issues and diversities of our society, ensuring a...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSchools: Black History MonthDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7126More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to support (a) schools and (b) colleges to mark Black History Month.
Answer: The government has established an independent Curriculum and Assessment Review, covering ages 5 to 18, chaired by Professor Becky Francis CBE. The review will seek to deliver a curriculum that reflects the issues and diversities of our society, ensuring a...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordBlack History MonthWomen and EqualitiesTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7125More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking to promote Black History Month.
Answer: This Government is clear: someone’s race or ethnicity should never be a barrier to opportunity. For Black History Month, we are celebrating Black British changemakers, past and present, and encouraging others to do the same. We are also engaging with gras...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordFilm: Trade CompetitivenessDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7124More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department is taking steps to support the visual effects industry in the context of the competitive international market.
Answer: The government is committed to supporting the UK’s visual effects (VFX) industry, ensuring that they remain competitive and with international reach.The government will continue to ensure tax incentives are modern, agile, competitive and attractive.We wil...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: Lone ParentsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7123More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to page 36 of the report entitled Universal Credit Conditionality Changes & the Impact on Single Parent Families, published by Single Parents Rights, in March 2024, what steps her Departm
Answer: Work Coaches work with all customers, including lead carers to provide tailored advice on a range of opportunities to improve their likelihood of entering or re-entering the labour market, including training for skilled jobs in specific sectors. As previo...
Answered 16 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordLone Parents: DiscriminationWomen and EqualitiesTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7122More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking to help tackle discrimination against single parents looking for work.
Answer: We are clear that the Equality Act 2010, which provides protection against direct and indirect discrimination across a range of fields, including employment, service provision and housing, already offers some protection for single parents. Significantly m...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordEmployment: Lone ParentsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7121More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the (a) affordability and (b) availability of childcare on the ability of single parents to look for (i) work and (ii) increased hours.
Answer: I am pleased to announce on 7 October we published Universal Credit childcare costs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) and Childcare choices for parents working atypical hours - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) , which provides some insight into the question. Parents claiming Univ...
Answered 15 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordEmployment: Lone ParentsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7120More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to reduce barriers facing single parents looking for (a) work and (b) increased hours.
Answer: The Department is committed to helping everyone find a job, progress in work and thrive in the labour market. We know that single parents face unique barriers to work including access to affordable childcare and flexible working arrangements. Our Plan to ...
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCost of Living: Lone ParentsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7119More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the 30-hour work requirements introduced in October 2023 on the standard of living of single parents.
Answer: No assessment has been made of the potential impact of the 30-hour work requirements, introduced in October 2023, on the standard of living of single parents. However, we promised concrete actions in our manifesto to support children and families which is...
Answered 16 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordChildren: Social MediaDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7118More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to give parents the right to access a deceased child's social media accounts without a court order.
Answer: The Government is committed to protecting children online and supporting families who have endured unimaginable losses. The Online Safety Act contains measures that seek to address challenges faced by bereaved parents when engaging with online services fo...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordData Protection and Digital Information BillDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7117More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, when he will present the Digital Information and Smart Data Bill to Parliament.
Answer: We will present a new Data Bill soon.
Answered 15 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCardiovascular Diseases: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7116More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department will take steps to fund new research into (a) prevention and (b) treatment of cardiovascular disease.
Answer: The Government, through the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR), is committed to funding high quality, timely research that leads to improved outcomes for patients and the public, and that makes the health and social care system more eff...
Answered 16 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCardiovascular DiseasesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7115More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce levels of (a) avoidable disability and (b) premature death for people at risk of cardiovascular disease.
Answer: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of avoidable disability and premature death in the United Kingdom. This is why the Government has set a goal for fewer lives being lost to the biggest killers, including from CVD, and why the NHS England Lon...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordWork Capability AssessmentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7114More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to reform the Work Capability Assessment.
Answer: The government is committed to reforming or replacing the Work Capability Assessment, alongside putting in place a proper plan to support disabled people into work. We will say more about this in due course. We will continue to engage with stakeholders to...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: DisabilityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7113More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of Universal Credit in supporting people with disability costs.
Answer: We are committed to reviewing Universal Credit, to make sure it is doing the job we want it to. We will set out the details of this in due course.
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: DebtsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7112More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of implementing a scheme to help consumers repay energy debt.
Answer: The Government recognises consumer energy debt is a large and increasing issue, and it expects energy suppliers to do everything they can to support customers who are struggling with bills, especially vulnerable customers. Many energy suppliers provide sc...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: Social TariffsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7111More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of providing a discounted energy social tariff for disabled households.
Answer: The Government has no plans to introduce an energy social tariff this winter. However, we are committed to ensuring vulnerable households are supported with their energy bills and we are looking at all options on how to support these households. The Gover...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordWarm Home Discount Scheme: EligibilityDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7110More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of expanding eligibility to the Warm Home Discount to people in receipt of Personal Independence Payment and Disabled Living Allowanc
Answer: The Warm Home Discount Scheme is currently focused to support towards those on lowest incomes who receive means-tested benefits and live in a property estimated to be relatively high cost to heat.This winter’s scheme was launched today, 14 October, and we...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: DisabilityDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7109More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure utilities are affordable for disabled households.
Answer: The Government believes that the only way to permanently protect billpayers, including disabled households, is to speed up the transition towards homegrown clean energy and reduce our reliance on volatile international fossil fuel markets.Whilst we make t...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: VictimsHome OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7108More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the findings on page 4 of the report by Women's Aid entitled The Price of Safety: The cost of leaving an abuser and rebuilding a safe, independent life, published in September 2024,
Answer: My officials have received the report by Women’s Aid Federation England and are reviewing its findings.The Government is committed to halving violence against women and girls within a decade and ensuring sufficient and effective victim support is a centra...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy: ShortagesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7107More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to tackle shortages of Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy.
Answer: The Department has been working with suppliers to address current supply issues with Creon, which is used by patients with conditions such as cystic fibrosis and certain cancers including pancreatic cancer. The supply issues with Creon are impacting count...
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: DeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7106More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to fund research on mental health patient (a) homicide and (b) suicide.
Answer: The Department commissions research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The NIHR funds a range of research in mental health, including research relating to homicide and suicide. This includes a study which aims to understan...
Answered 16 Oct 2024
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