Abtisam Mohamed MP: written questions
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Energy: HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7974More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to boost energy efficiency of homes in Sheffield Central constituency.
Answer: Support for boosting energy efficiency in homes is currently available through the Social Housing Decarbonisation Scheme, Home Upgrade Grant, Energy Company Obligation Scheme and the Great British Insulation scheme. These schemes are available across the ...
Answered 15 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7973More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department has taken to develop a warm homes plan.
Answer: The Government’s Warm Homes Plan will transform homes across the country by making them cheaper and cleaner to run, rolling out upgrades from new insulation to solar and heat pumps. We have already announced the new Warm Homes: Local Grant to help low-inc...
Answered 16 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCommunity Energy: Sheffield CentralDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7972More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to build growth in community energy in Sheffield Central constituency.
Answer: Community energy will play an essential role in meeting our mission for clean power by 2030, and Government recognises the important role community groups, including those in Sheffield play. Great British Energy will provide support to deliver the Local P...
Answered 16 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCommunity EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7971More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to build growth in community energy.
Answer: Community energy will play an essential role in meeting our mission for clean power by 2030, and Government recognises the important role community groups, including those in Sheffield play. Great British Energy will provide support to deliver the Local P...
Answered 16 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSewage: SheffieldDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7970More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to prevent sewage discharges into rivers in Sheffield.
Answer: The Government has taken immediate and substantial action to address water companies who are not performing for the environment or their customers. In July, we announced swift action to begin resetting the water sector, including ringfencing vital funding...
Answered 15 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordDebts: Developing CountriesTreasuryTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7969More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has had recent discussions with the International Monetary Fund on the Debt Sustainability Framework for Low Income Countries.
Answer: The UK is engaging with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the Debt Sustainability Framework for Low Income Countries (LIC-DSF) as part of the ongoing joint World Bank-IMF review of the Framework. We welcome the review, as it is an important exercis...
Answered 16 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordVocational Education: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6932More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of providing funding for vocational qualifications at level three for the 2025-26 academic year.
Answer: The department funds vocational and technical qualifications for post-16 learners and will continue to fund them in 2025 in line with its broader policy on qualifications.The government is clear that learners should study high quality qualifications that ...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordLegal Aid SchemeMinistry of JusticeTabled 3 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4097More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the level of legal aid in the context of recent increases in the cost of living.
Answer: Legal aid is a vital part of the justice system. It underpins our plans to build a justice system that works for victims, supports access to justice, and ultimately upholds the rule of law. We are keen to understand the different ways the legal aid system...
Answered 11 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordYouth ServicesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 3 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4096More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure there is adequate provision for youth services in all regions.
Answer: This Government is committed to giving all young people the chance to reach their full potential and recognises the vital role that youth services and activities play in improving their life chances and wellbeing.As set out in section 507B of the Educatio...
Answered 11 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordSexual OffencesHome OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3439More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to help protect workers travelling home late at night who are at risk of sexual violence.
Answer: This Government will treat tackling violence against women and girls as a national emergency and will use every tool to target perpetrators and address the root causes of violence on our streets.We want women to feel safe and will use every lever to halve...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordDefence: ReviewsMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1141More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has for stakeholders to contribute to the Strategic Defence and Security Review.
Answer: This Review will help set the path for Britain’s defence for the next decade and is to be Britain’s review – not just the Government's. The Review will be headed by three external Reviewers led by Lord Roberson of Port Ellen and supported Dr Fiona Hill CM...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordResearch: FinanceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1140More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, which key R&D institutions will receive a 10 year budget.
Answer: The government will set ten-year budgets for certain R&D activities, giving certainty to form long-term partnerships with industry and stay at the forefront of global innovation.Further details will be announced in due course.
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordIndustryDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1139More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when he plans to publish an Industrial Strategy.
Answer: As stated in the Kings Speech this government is committed to establishing an industrial strategy council on a statutory footing. Growth is this Government's number one priority. To achieve growth and create secure, well-paid jobs across the country, we w...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordEU Framework ProgrammeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1138More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what his planned timetable is for commencing negotiations on the UK’s association to the EU’s Framework Programme 10.
Answer: The government’s primary focus is on continuing efforts, both domestically and in collaboration with the EU, to boost UK participation in Horizon Europe (FP9). That must be the immediate priority. However, the government will of course closely observe the...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordLifelong Learning EntitlementDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1137More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if her Department will make an assessment of the effectiveness of the Lifelong Learning Entitlement.
Answer: The government recognises that lifelong learning is a core part of a sustainable higher education system which provides opportunities for all and offers learners greater flexibility in an ever-evolving economy. At present, the department is working to ens...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordScience and TechnologyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1136More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department plans to review the Science and Technology Framework.
Answer: The Science and Technology Framework provides a holistic picture of the critical levers to target science and technology to drive growth and improve the lives of citizens. Work under the Science and Technology Framework has shown the benefit of taking a c...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
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