Afzal Khan MP: written questions
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Clothing: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64884More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the UK fashion industry’s contribution to (a) economic growth and (b) employment in the UK.
Answer: The department engages with key businesses and trade associations across the UK to support the fashion and textiles industry’s resilience and growth, including export support. The department has strong relationships with the British Fashion Council and th...
Answered 11 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth ProfessionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64875More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the number of practising (a) dentists and (b) dental (i) hygienists, (ii) therapists and (iii) nurses.
Answer: We are determined to rebuild National Health Service dentistry and deliver a dentistry service fit for the future.No recent assessment has been made. The 10-Year Health Plan has set out a new service model for the NHS. The 10 Year Workforce Plan will asse...
Answered 8 Aug 2025
Original Parliament recordFamily HubsDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64865More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will require local authorities to provide family hubs in communities.
Answer: On 11 June 2025, my right hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, set out plans for spending and public sector reforms through the Spending Review 2025. This announcement confirmed departmental budgets for 2026/27 onwards and committed that the gove...
Answered 10 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordFamily HubsDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64864More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to develop a national outcomes framework for family hubs.
Answer: On 11 June 2025, my right hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, set out plans for spending and public sector reforms through the Spending Review 2025. This announcement confirmed departmental budgets for 2026/27 onwards and committed that the gove...
Answered 10 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordFamily Hubs: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64863More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether funding for family hubs will be included in the Child Poverty Strategy.
Answer: Tackling child poverty is at the heart of this government’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity. The Child Poverty Taskforce meeting in January focused on the crucial role of local services, including family hubs, in reducing the impact of pover...
Answered 11 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordFamily Hubs: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64862More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what funding was allocated to family hubs in the Spending Review 2025.
Answer: On 11 June 2025, my right hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, set out plans for spending and public sector reforms through the Spending Review 2025. This announcement confirmed departmental budgets for 2026/27 onwards and committed that the gove...
Answered 10 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordFamily HubsDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64861More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure that family hubs are available in all areas.
Answer: On 11 June 2025, my right hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, set out plans for spending and public sector reforms through the Spending Review 2025. This announcement confirmed departmental budgets for 2026/27 onwards and committed that the gove...
Answered 10 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordFamily Hubs: Community Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64860More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of family hubs playing on (a) neighbourhood health and (b) the delivery of integrated community-based health services.
Answer: The 10-Year Health Plan outlined proposals for a new Neighbourhood Health Service, which embodies our preventative principle, that care should happen as locally as it can. Neighbourhood health services will build on, and will coordinate with Best Start Fa...
Answered 10 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordFamily HubsDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64859More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure that that integrated family hubs are available to support families in local communities.
Answer: On 11 June 2025, my right hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, set out plans for spending and public sector reforms through the Spending Review 2025. This announcement confirmed departmental budgets for 2026/27 onwards and committed that the gove...
Answered 10 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordRadicalismHome OfficeTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64852More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to tackle (a) extremist radicalisation and (b) forms of non-ideological violence.
Answer: The Government is committed to tackling those who spread views that promote violence and hatred against individuals and communities in our society, and that radicalise others into terrorism. To understand such threats, we maintain expertise and capabiliti...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordDigital Technology: EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64842More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to promote digital literacy education in schools to encourage the responsible use of mobile technology.
Answer: Within the computing curriculum pupils are taught to use technology safely, responsibly, respectfully and securely, to keep personal information private, to recognise unacceptable behaviour, and to understand where to seek support.Within citizenship and r...
Answered 11 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordPupils: Mobile PhonesDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64841More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she has had with (a) parents, (b) students and (c) teachers on the management of mobile phone use in schools.
Answer: Mobile phones have no place in our schools.Schools should prohibit the use of mobile phones and other smart technology with similar functionality to mobile phones throughout the school day, including during lessons, the time between lessons, breaktimes a...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordPupils: Mobile PhonesDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64840More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of mobile phone usage in schools on (a) levels of bullying and (b) safeguarding.
Answer: Mobile phones have no place in our schools.Schools should prohibit the use of mobile phones and other smart technology with similar functionality to mobile phones throughout the school day, including during lessons, the time between lessons, breaktimes a...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordPupils: Mobile PhonesDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64839More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to support (a) teachers and (b) school leaders to enforce mobile phone usage policies in schools.
Answer: Mobile phones have no place in our schools.Schools should prohibit the use of mobile phones and other smart technology with similar functionality to mobile phones throughout the school day, including during lessons, the time between lessons, breaktimes a...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordPupils: Mobile PhonesDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64838More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of mobile phone use on (a) student behaviour and (b) academic performance in schools.
Answer: Mobile phones have no place in our schools.Schools should prohibit the use of mobile phones and other smart technology with similar functionality to mobile phones throughout the school day, including during lessons, the time between lessons, breaktimes a...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordYoung People: Mobile PhonesDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64837More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of her Department's guidance on mobile phone use among young people in schools, published in February 2024, on the use of mobile phones in schools.
Answer: Mobile phones have no place in our schools.Schools should prohibit the use of mobile phones and other smart technology with similar functionality to mobile phones throughout the school day, including during lessons, the time between lessons, breaktimes a...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordYoung People: Mobile PhonesDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64836More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has commissioned research on the use of mobile phones by young people outside of school.
Answer: Mobile phones have no place in our schools.Schools should prohibit the use of mobile phones and other smart technology with similar functionality to mobile phones throughout the school day, including during lessons, the time between lessons, breaktimes a...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: RegulationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63630More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to establish the AI Security Institute as the primary regulator for artificial intelligence.
Answer: Artificial intelligence is the defining opportunity of our generation, and the Government is taking action to harness its economic benefits for UK citizens. As set out in the AI Opportunities Action Plan, we believe most AI systems should be regulated at ...
Answered 8 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing BenefitDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 25 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62681More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what proportion of enhanced housing benefit was paid to (a) for-profit landlords, (b) not-for-profit landlords and (c) charities in each year since 2010.
Answer: We interpret ‘enhanced housing benefit’ as Housing Benefit payable for exempt accommodation (a category of specified accommodation in the Housing Benefit regulations). For Housing Benefit claims assessed as exempt accommodation, we do not hold data on whe...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing BenefitDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 25 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62680More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how much her Department has spent on enhanced housing benefit in each year since 2010.
Answer: We interpret ‘enhanced housing benefit’ as Housing Benefit payable for exempt accommodation (a category of specified accommodation in Housing Benefit regulations). The time series information requested is not readily available and to provide it would incu...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: Children and Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62254More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that the needs and wellbeing of (a) infants, (b) children and (c) young people are central to the priorities in the NHS 10-Year Plan.
Answer: The Government is committed to raising the healthiest generation of children ever and the 10-Year Health Plan is central to achieving this ambition. The three strategic shifts in the Plan set out how we are prioritising them.Hospital to community will mea...
Answered 28 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordTeachers: PayDepartment for EducationTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55451More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make a comparative assessment of the level of wages for a (a) school teacher and (b) college teacher.
Answer: The government’s role in relation to pay and conditions across schools and colleges differs.The statutory requirements for teachers' pay and conditions within maintained schools in England are set out in the school teachers’ pay and conditions document. T...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAdult Education: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55450More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that reductions in the adult skills fund allocations does not disproportionately impact (a) people in receipt of benefits and (b) young people not in education, emp
Answer: We are facing a challenging fiscal context. Fixing the foundations of the economy will take time, and tough decisions are needed across the public sector to get our finances under control to ensure we deliver on our priorities through our Plan for Change....
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55184More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to identify (a) undiagnosed patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and (b) COPD patients who are managed in primary care that should have their manageme
Answer: Respiratory disease, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a clinical priority and the National Health Service is investing in the provision of more and better rehabilitation services for respiratory patients. This has the objective of...
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55183More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the average time is for a patient to receive a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) following initial contact with their GP for respiratory illness symptoms in (a) Greater
Answer: Respiratory disease, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a clinical priority and the National Health Service is investing in the provision of more and better rehabilitation services for respiratory patients. This has the objective of...
Answered 20 Jun 2025
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