Alex Baker MP: written questions
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Help to Buy Scheme: HampshireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20787More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many Help to Buy homeowners are waiting for a decision on a loan redemption application in (a) Aldershot constituency and (b) Hampshire.
Answer: Homes England do not hold information on redemptions initiated and redemptions concluded by constituency or local authority. In the last three months to November, for Help to Buy and associated legacy schemes, an average of 2320 redemptions per month were...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordHousing: DisabilityMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20786More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the supply of adapted housing for (a) adults and (b) children with disabilities in Aldershot constituency.
Answer: The English Housing Survey includes data on adaptions within the home at a national level. Data is not held at constituency level.The right housing arrangements are crucial in supporting people to live independently and well. The National Planning Policy ...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordRecreation Spaces: AldershotMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20784More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to (a) protect and (b) enhance green spaces in Aldershot constituency.
Answer: The government is firmly committed to creating better access to parks and green spaces for all sections of society. They are an essential part of local social infrastructure which supports more connected, stronger communities. Two green spaces in the Alde...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordNational Insurance Contributions: AldershotTreasuryTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20783More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many people paying National Insurance contributions in Aldershot constituency were earning under £25,000 in the 2022-23 financial year.
Answer: This information on taxpayer numbers is not available at levels lower than Government Office Regions. In 2022-23 there are projected to be 1.59m individuals paying individual National Insurance Contributions (Class 1, 2 or 4) with total income under £25,0...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordRetail Trade: AldershotMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20782More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many high street businesses in (a) England and (b) Aldershot constituency closed in each of the last five years; and whether she plans to make changes to the business rates s
Answer: Whilst there is no strict definition for a high street business, the Office for National Statistics publishes business demographic information on an annual basis. The latest release was published on 18 November: Business demography, UK - Office for Nation...
Answered 27 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordMortgages: AldershotTreasuryTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20781More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of trends in the level of households in arrears with mortgage payments in Aldershot constituency in the last (a) six and (b) 12 months.
Answer: The Government closely monitors levels of mortgage arrears, which remain low by historical standards. UK Finance has predicted mortgage arrears will fall in 2025. There are significant measures in place to protect vulnerable mortgage borrowers. Financial ...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordBanks: AldershotTreasuryTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20780More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of bank closures on people in Aldershot constituency.
Answer: The Government does not hold bank branch closure data. However, according to consumer website Which?, Aldershot constituency lost just under 60% of its branch network between January 2015 and November 2024, and has eight branches remaining. Guidance from ...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordBanks: AldershotTreasuryTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20779More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an estimate of the number of bank branch closures in (a) Aldershot constituency and (b) Hampshire in each year since 2010.
Answer: The Government does not hold bank branch closure data. However, according to consumer website Which?, Aldershot constituency lost just under 60% of its branch network between January 2015 and November 2024, and has eight branches remaining. Guidance from ...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordLow Incomes: AldershotDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20778More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to provide financial support to people on lower incomes in Aldershot constituency.
Answer: We are committed to tackling poverty. We know that good work can significantly reduce the chances of people falling into poverty so this will be the foundation of our approach. Backed by £240 million investment, the Get Britain Working White Paper launche...
Answered 23 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordBank Services: AldershotTreasuryTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20777More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department is taking steps to help secure free access to cash withdrawals and deposit facilities in Aldershot constituency.
Answer: The Government recognises that cash continues to be used by millions of people across the UK, including those in vulnerable groups, and is committed to protecting access to cash for individuals and businesses. The most recent data from the Financial Condu...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordMortgages: AldershotTreasuryTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20775More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if her Department will make an estimate of the number of mortgage defaults in Aldershot constituency in each of the next twelve months.
Answer: The Government closely monitors levels of mortgage arrears, which remain low by historical standards. UK Finance has predicted mortgage arrears will fall in 2025. There are significant measures in place to protect vulnerable mortgage borrowers. Financial ...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordMortgages: Interest RatesTreasuryTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20444More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the impact of trends in the level of mortgage interest rates on the levels of household disposable income in (a) Aldershot constituency, (b) Hampshire and (c) England.
Answer: Average offered interest rates on 2-year and 5-year fixed rate mortgages have fallen from their peak in the Summer of 2023. The pricing and availability of mortgages is a commercial decision for lenders in which the Government does not intervene. Mortgage...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordCost of Living: AldershotTreasuryTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20443More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the cost of living on the numbers of (a) businesses at risk of insolvency and (b) people in debt in Aldershot constituency; and what fiscal steps she is taking
Answer: The Government recognises the significant impact the cost of living has had on personal finances, and particularly for those struggling with debt. We regularly engage with the Bank of England, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Money and Pensio...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordAgriculture and Food: AldershotDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20441More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help (a) farmers and (b) food producers use sustainable farming methods in Aldershot constituency.
Answer: This Government’s commitment to farmers and food producers remains steadfast. We will always champion British farming to boost rural economic growth, strengthen food security and improve the environment. Defra has allocated £5 billion for the farming budg...
Answered 3 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordTree Planting: AldershotDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20440More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what data his Department holds on the number of trees that have been planted in Aldershot constituency since 2010.
Answer: The Forestry Commission publishes statistics on new planting of woodland, and trees outside woodland, in England. These can be found in Forestry Commission Key Performance Indicators. These statistics are reported for each financial year in thousands of h...
Answered 23 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: AldershotDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20439More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to prevent off-road vehicles used for recreational purposes from causing damage to (a) farmland and (b) the countryside in Aldershot constituency.
Answer: While many users make use of these rights in a responsible way, the Government is aware of damage and disturbance caused by excessive use of off-road motor vehicles on highways where such activities are legal, such as byways open to all traffic and on oth...
Answered 23 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSewage: AldershotDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20435More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help reduce sewage discharges in Aldershot constituency.
Answer: For too long, water companies have discharged record levels of sewage into our rivers, lakes and seas. That is why we are placing water companies under special measures through the Water (Special Measures) Bill, which will strengthen regulation, including...
Answered 30 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordWater Charges: HampshireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20434More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the affordability of water bills for people in (a) Aldershot constituency and (b) Hampshire.
Answer: As the independent economic regulator, Ofwat independently scrutinises water company business plans and ensure the prices water companies charge their customers are fair and proportionate. Ofwat published their final determinations for Price Review 2024 o...
Answered 23 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordCountryside Stewardship Scheme: AldershotDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20432More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many and what proportion of farms in Aldershot constituency are part of Countryside Stewardship scheme.
Answer: As of the 17 November there are no Farm Businesses with a current Countryside Stewardship scheme agreement in the Aldershot constituency. The above is based on the registered address for the business postcode. Note: The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) only ho...
Answered 23 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSustainable Farming Incentive: AldershotDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20431More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many and what proportion of farms in Aldershot constituency are part of the Sustainable Farming Incentive.
Answer: The Sustainable Farming Incentive has a rolling application window and as of 17 November there are currently no Farm Businesses with a Sustainable Farming Incentive agreement in the Aldershot constituency. * The above is based on the registered address fo...
Answered 23 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordFlood Control: HampshireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20430More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department plans to take to help reduce the risk of flooding in Hampshire.
Answer: To ensure we protect the country from the devastating impacts of flooding, we will invest £2.4 billion in 2024/25 and 2025/26 to improve flood resilience, by maintaining, repairing and building flood defences. The Environment Agency, Hampshire County Coun...
Answered 30 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordFlood Control: AldershotDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20429More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department has allocated funding to flood defences in Aldershot.
Answer: To ensure we protect the country from the devastating impacts of flooding, we will invest £2.4 billion in 2024/25 and 2025/26 to improve flood resilience, by maintaining, repairing and building flood defences. The projects to receive Government funding in...
Answered 30 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordFly-tipping: AldershotDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20428More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent steps he has taken to help tackle illegal waste in Aldershot constituency.
Answer: The Government is committed to tackling waste crime, which is a blight on our local communities and the environment and damages legitimate businesses. My department is considering what further measures to pursue to tackle waste crime, including regulatory...
Answered 3 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordApprentices: DegreesDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20427More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many degree apprenticeships were (a) advertised and (b) completed in (i) Aldershot constituency, (ii) Hampshire and (iii) London in each of the last five years.
Answer: The table below provides details of degree level apprenticeship (level 6 and 7) vacancies in Aldershot constituency, Hampshire and London that were advertised on the Find an Apprenticeship (FAA) service on GOV.UK in each of the last five years.The departm...
Answered 24 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSecondary Education: AldershotDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20426More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many hours of (a) mathematics, (b) English, (c) sciences and (d) modern foreign languages were taught in secondary schools in Aldershot constituency by teachers with no relevant (i) A-level and (ii) higher
Answer: Information on the school workforce, including the pupil to adult and pupil to teacher ratios at national, regional, local authority and individual school level, plus subjects taught in state-funded secondary schools, is published in the ‘School workforce...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
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