Tom Morrison MP: written questions
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AcupunctureDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43319More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what (a) safeguards and (b) support her Department has put in place to help protect people who experience (i) injury and (ii) illness from acupuncture.
Answer: Acupuncturists are not statutorily regulated in the United Kingdom. The Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA) operates a voluntary registers programme, which provides a proportionate means of assurance for unregulated professio...
Answered 4 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordPrescriptions: Fees and ChargesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43317More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many NHS prescription penalty charges were overturned in each of the last five years; how many appeals were rejected; and how many successful appeals were categorised as you think you have an e
Answer: The following table shows the number of penalty charges overturned in the last five years, from 2019/20 to 2024/25: Financial yearExemption confirmed and penalty charge cancelled2019/20361,9702021/224,0692022/23150,3512023/2492,5492024/2568,128Notes:the d...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordOsteoporosis: MenopauseDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43314More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of carrying out bone density scans for early onset osteoporosis in women who have gone through the menopause.
Answer: One in three women and one in five men will experience an osteoporotic fracture in their lifetime. Never again will women’s health be neglected, and we will prioritise women’s health as we build a National Health Service fit for the future.Fracture Liaiso...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: Solar PowerDepartment for EducationTabled 1 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43310More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what (a) financial incentives and (b) grants are available to encourage schools to utilise solar energy.
Answer: The department recently announced, in partnership with GB Energy, an £80 million (£40 million from the department and £40 million from GB Energy) initiative to install solar and other technologies such as electric vehicle chargers in 200 schools and colle...
Answered 10 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: Solar PowerDepartment for EducationTabled 1 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43308More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will consider mandating that all new school buildings incorporate solar panels as standard.
Answer: In November 2021, the department launched a new set of construction standards addressing sustainability, energy and climate change. These revised standards mandate that all new department funded school buildings include roof mounted photovoltaic panels.Th...
Answered 10 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: Insurance and SafetyDepartment for TransportTabled 1 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43305More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of requiring drivers to display proof of (a) insurance and (b) MOT in vehicles.
Answer: We have no plans to require drivers to display evidence of insurance in their vehicles, as it would only demonstrate insurance cover at one point in time, which may have since been cancelled. Uninsured driving is tackled by Continuous Insurance Enforcemen...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordExcise Duties: Motor VehiclesDepartment for TransportTabled 1 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43304More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the end of the use of tax discs on (a) enforcement and (b) revenue from non-payment of vehicle tax.
Answer: In 2023/24, the DVLA collected £7.8 billion in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on behalf of HM Treasury, the highest amount ever collected in one year. The Department for Transport carries out a roadside survey every two years to estimate the rate of vehicle ex...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployers' Contributions: DirectorsTreasuryTabled 1 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43303More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate her Department has made of the number of limited companies where the only employee is the director who pays employer National Insurance contributions.
Answer: A Tax Information and Impact Note (TIIN) was published alongside the introduction of the Bill containing the changes to employer NICs. The TIIN sets out the impact of the policy on the exchequer, the economic impacts of the policy, and the impacts on indi...
Answered 9 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployers' Contributions: DirectorsTreasuryTabled 1 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43302More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the increase in employers National Insurance contributions on sole directors of limited companies who pay employers National Insurance.
Answer: A Tax Information and Impact Note (TIIN) was published alongside the introduction of the Bill containing the changes to employer NICs. The TIIN sets out the impact of the policy on the exchequer, the economic impacts of the policy, and the impacts on indi...
Answered 9 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: ReformDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 25 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41359More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Government's welfare reforms on (a) trends in the levels of child poverty and (b) the child poverty reduction strategy.
Answer: The government's impact assessment regarding Health and Disability Reform is available at Spring Statement 2025 health and disability benefit reforms - Impacts. This Government have inherited unacceptably high levels of child poverty which is why deliveri...
Answered 2 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: ReformDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 25 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41358More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an estimate of the number of individuals that will have their benefit funding reduced under the Government's proposed welfare reforms.
Answer: The Department published an Impact Analysis alongside the Spring Statement on 26 March 2025. This document contains forecast estimates of the numbers of individuals who will be affected by the proposed welfare reforms.
Answered 31 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCommunity Relations: MuslimsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40921More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to support British Muslim communities.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of supporting faith and belief groups.The Secretary of State and the Minister for Faith, Communities and Resettlement work closely together to demonstrate support for Muslim communities nationwide, connecting with ...
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordTell MAMA: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40920More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of reinstating grant funding for Tell MAMA.
Answer: In 2024/25, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government made funding of £1m available for Tell MAMA. We remain steadfast in our dedication to delivering comprehensive monitoring of anti-Muslim Hatred, and providing support for victims of it....
Answered 4 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordME/CFSDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40021More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of myalgic encephalomyelitis on the economy.
Answer: We are committed to improving care and support for people with myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). We recognise how devastating the symptoms can be, and the significant impact they can have on patients and their fam...
Answered 28 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordME/CFS: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40020More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to ensure the delivery plan for myalgic encephalomyelitis will contain mechanisms for (a) scruitnising and (b) measuring progress.
Answer: We are committed to improving care and support for people with myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). We recognise how devastating the symptoms can be, and the significant impact they can have on patients and their fam...
Answered 28 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordME/CFS: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40019More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will increase funding for biomedical research as part of the cross-Government delivery plan for Myalgic encephalomyelitis.
Answer: We are committed to improving care and support for people with myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). We recognise how devastating the symptoms can be, and the significant impact they can have on patients and their fam...
Answered 28 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordPoverty: ChildrenDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40018More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make it her policy to extend the child poverty strategy beyond the planned 10-year timeframe to set longer term goals to help tackle child poverty.
Answer: The Child Poverty Taskforce is progressing urgent work to publish the Child Poverty Strategy, and we are exploring all available levers to drive forward short and long-term actions across government to reduce child poverty. Our focus is on bringing about ...
Answered 26 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: ReformDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40017More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the planned changes to welfare benefits on (a) families, (b) children and (c) families in poverty.
Answer: The government's impact assessment regarding Health and Disability Reform is available at Spring Statement 2025 health and disability benefit reforms - Impacts. A further programme of analysis to support development of the proposals in the Green Paper wil...
Answered 27 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordPoverty: ChildrenDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40016More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether the child poverty strategy will consider the potential merits of removing the (a) two-child limit and (b) benefit cap.
Answer: The Child Poverty Taskforce is continuing its urgent work and is exploring all available levers, including considering social security reforms, to drive forward short and long-term actions across government to reduce child poverty.
Answered 27 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment and Support Allowance: Multiple SclerosisDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37385More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an estimate of the number of people with Multiple Sclerosis who are on income-related Employment and Support Allowance.
Answer: In August 2024 there were around 6,500 people on income-related ESA with multiple sclerosis as their main condition.
Answered 19 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordAccess to Work ProgrammeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37384More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an estimate of the financial impact of the Access to Work scheme to the UK economy.
Answer: The Department has not made an estimate of the financial impact of the Access to Work scheme to the UK economy and currently does not have plans to do so. It’s impact is important, however, in enabling people to work who would not otherwise be able to do ...
Answered 18 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordAccess to Work ProgrammeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37383More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the average waiting time is for support to be granted to a claimant applying to the Access to Work scheme.
Answer: The average waiting time for a decision to be made on support for a claimant applying for Access to Work was 56.9 days from April 2024 to February 2025. We are consulting on this in the Green Paper and aim to reduce times. Please note that the data suppli...
Answered 19 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordAccess to Work Programme: Multiple Sclerosis and NeurologyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37382More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people with (a) neurological conditions and (b) multiple sclerosis are using the Access to Work scheme.
Answer: The Department does collect information on the primary medical condition of Access to Work recipients, however we do not hold information to the level required to identify people with neurological conditions. Therefore, we are not able to make an estimate...
Answered 19 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: IsraelDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37381More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of a free trade agreement between the UK and Israel on the use of (a) surveillance and (b) cybersecurity technologies manufactured by UK businesses
Answer: Any export of controlled items requires approval under the UK's Export Controls regime - this is not affected by whether there is an FTA in place or not.
Answered 19 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: IsraelDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37380More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has made an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of allegations of human rights violations by Israel, in the context of free trade negotiations between the UK and Israel
Answer: The UK is a leading advocate for human rights around the world. We remain committed to the promotion of universal human rights. We will draw on our full range of tools and levers, including our independent global human rights sanctions regime, to hold to ...
Answered 9 Apr 2025
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