Adam Thompson MP: written questions
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Written questions
Children: MaintenanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63687More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to ensure that there is clear understanding within (a) her Department and (b) employers of which payments and benefits from employers are treated as income for the purposes of c
Answer: CMS staff have a clear understanding of what is classed as income from training and internal guidance. With regards to employers, income included in the basic child maintenance calculation is the same as that used in HMRC calculations of taxable income. ...
Answered 8 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHong Kong: Overseas CompaniesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60942More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he plans to make an assessment in (a) the six monthly report on Hong Kong and (b) the overseas business risk guidance for UK firms of the potential impact of declinin
Answer: Assessments in the six-monthly report and the overseas business risk guidance will be made in usual way. No decision has yet been made on whether to include analysis on the ombudsman archives and company, land, and court records in Hong Kong. As a co-sign...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: WaterForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58061More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, which water, sanitation and hygiene programmes his Department plans to continue funding through the Official Development Assistance budget in the next five years.
Answer: Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) remain a key part of the UK's focus on global health; our work on tackling climate change; and our humanitarian action. The latest consolidated Statistics on International Development report shows UK bilateral Official...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDeveloping Countries: WaterForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57753More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to integrate water, sanitation and hygiene into the UK’s international (a) climate adaptation and (b) resilience programmes.
Answer: Since 2020 we have supported UNICEF to help governments in climate-vulnerable countries strengthen the resilience of water, sanitation and hygiene services. This work extends from climate risk assessments, capacity building and systems strengthening, to e...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDeveloping Countries: WaterForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57752More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he plans to take steps to encourage (a) the private sector and (b) other donors to increase funding for?water, sanitation and hygiene programmes.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) recognises the potential of private investment to accelerate progress on water supply, sanitation and hygiene. We work with governments in eight countries to improve the performance of the water and ...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDeveloping Countries: Sanitation and WaterForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57751More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support the delivery of Sustainable Development Goal 6 on clean water and sanitation by 2030.
Answer: The UK is committed to supporting delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by 2030. Steps we are taking to help deliver SDG 6 include the Enhanced Water Leadership in a Changing Climate programme. This is raising the profile of the water, sanit...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordFurniture: Fire PreventionDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56416More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the proposed changes to furniture and furnishings fire safety regulations on fire safety.
Answer: The Government is committed to maintaining a high level of fire safety for domestic upholstered furniture. The Policy paper The fire safety of domestic upholstered furniture published on 22 January sets out the Government’s intention for wider reforms to ...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordFurniture: Fire PreventionDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56415More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to ensure that the chemical flame-retardant sector is represented in discussions on furniture and furnishings fire safety regulations.
Answer: The Government is committed to maintaining a high level of fire safety for domestic upholstered furniture. The Policy paper The fire safety of domestic upholstered furniture published on 22 January sets out the Government’s intention for wider reforms to ...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordApprentices: Electrical EngineeringDepartment for EducationTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51494More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of electrotechnical apprenticeships in equipping the workforce with skills in renewable technologies.
Answer: Upskilling the country’s workforce is vital to meet the government’s clean energy 2030 target, with apprenticeships playing an important role in supporting employers in clean energy industries to develop the skills they need.Employers and learners can ben...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordApprentices: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51493More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure the adequacy of funding for apprenticeships.
Answer: This government is widening the apprenticeships offer into a levy-funded growth and skills offer. This will create opportunities for learners of all ages and give employers greater flexibility to address critical skills shortages in their workforce, while...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordElectricity: Job CreationDepartment for EducationTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51492More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if her Department will make an assessment of future workforce demand in the electrical sector in the next five to ten years.
Answer: This government continues to make available education and training opportunities in electrical and plumbing sectors across the country, including in Erewash.A range of apprenticeships are available, including the level 3 plumbing and domestic heating tech...
Answered 29 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSkilled Workers: Electricity and PlumbingDepartment for EducationTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51491More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to tackle the skills shortage in the (a) electrical and (b) plumbing sectors in (i) Erewash constituency and (ii) England.
Answer: This government continues to make available education and training opportunities in electrical and plumbing sectors across the country, including in Erewash.A range of apprenticeships are available, including the level 3 plumbing and domestic heating tech...
Answered 29 May 2025
Original Parliament recordCardiovascular Diseases: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50948More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing coronary artery calcium scoring in routine NHS cardiovascular health checks.
Answer: The Department has made no assessment of the inclusion of coronary artery calcium scoring in National Health Service cardiovascular health checks.The NHS Health Check, a core component of England’s cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention programme, assess...
Answered 13 May 2025
Original Parliament recordElectronic Cigarettes: PrescriptionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50947More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to make e-cigarettes available on prescription for smoking cessation.
Answer: The Government is committed to delivering on its ambition for a smoke-free United Kingdom, and is supporting smokers to quit through a range of services. This includes an additional £70 million investment in 2025/26 for local Stop Smoking Services in Engl...
Answered 14 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Sector: MisconductCabinet OfficeTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50946More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that wrongdoing within public services is (a) identified and (b) sanctioned in the context of the infected blood inquiry.
Answer: The actions of Civil Servants and Ministers which were uncovered within the Infected Blood Inquiry’s final report are extremely concerning and do not reflect the values we expect those who serve the public to uphold. The Prime Minister has committed to le...
Answered 16 May 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: StaffDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50609More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of establishing a national healthcare worker register including training records to protect vulnerable clients.
Answer: There are no plans to establish a national healthcare worker register. All health and care professional regulators have a statutory duty to maintain a register of the professionals they regulate. The health and care professional regulators’ registers are ...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordFood: WasteDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 25 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48198More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support (a) social enterprises and (b) commercial organisations to (i) respond to the challenge of food surplus and waste and (ii) contribute to
Answer: This Government is committed to moving to a circular economy – a future where we keep our resources in use for longer, waste is reduced, we accelerate the path to net zero, we see investment in critical infrastructure and green jobs, our economy prospers,...
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPets: DogsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45988More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to (a) help tackle the issue of dangerous dog breeds and (b) encourage responsible dog ownership.
Answer: Defra is continuing to work with the police, local authorities and animal welfare groups to explore measures to reduce dog attacks and promote responsible dog ownership across all breeds of dog.
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordLarge Goods Vehicles: ConcreteDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45156More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what consultation her Department has undertaken with the construction industry in advance of a reduction in the maximum operating weight for a volumetric concrete mobile plant.
Answer: A call for evidence conducted from October to December 2023 was an opportunity for interested parties, including the construction industry, to present evidence, but it did not reveal significant new evidence supporting a change in policy.The decision anno...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordOverseas Students: Hong KongDepartment for EducationTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42828More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that Hong Kong students do not experience Chinese (a) interference, (b) influence, (c) harassment and (d) repression whilst studying on UK campuses.
Answer: The UK welcomes international students, including from China, who make a very positive impact on the UK’s higher education (HE) sector, our economy and society as a whole. We will always protect our national security, human rights and values.The first dut...
Answered 9 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish National (Overseas): SafetyHome OfficeTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42827More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure the safety of Hong Kongers in the UK experiencing (a) bounties, (b) sanctions and (c) other forms of transnational repression.
Answer: The safety and security of Hong Kongers in the UK is of the upmost importance. The UK will always stand up for the rights of the people of Hong Kong. Where we identify individuals at heightened risk, we are front footed in deploying protective security gu...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordJournalism: DetaineesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42826More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help support British journalists who face arbitrary detention overseas.
Answer: The UK is committed to Media Freedom, and to championing democracy and human rights around the world. The Government takes allegations concerning the arbitrary detention of British nationals - including journalists - very seriously. We examine the circums...
Answered 9 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordUniversities: Local Growth PlansDepartment for EducationTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42781More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she has had with (a) local authorities and (b) universities on ensuring universities are included in local growth plans.
Answer: My right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education has announced five priorities to reform higher education (HE), with stronger contribution to economic growth as one of these priorities. As part of the work to develop a plan for HE reform, the de...
Answered 9 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordLGBT+ people: DiscriminationWomen and EqualitiesTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 903270More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking to help end discrimination against LGBT+ people.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring LGBT+ people feel safe, included and are protected from discrimination. Work is underway to fulfil the commitments set out in the Government’s manifesto, including the trans–inclusive ban on conversion practices and...
Answered 19 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordHMT LancastriaMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36820More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Veterans and People will meet with (a) survivors, (b) relatives and (c) friends of people affected by the sinking of RMS Lancastria during the Second World War to
Answer: The sinking of the HMT Lancastria remains the United Kingdom's worst maritime disaster. Although it occurred almost 85 years ago, the loss of several thousand servicemen and civilians, and the fortitude of those who were saved that day, must never be forg...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
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