Alex Burghart MP: written questions 2024
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T-levelsDepartment for EducationTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5644More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to support colleges and schools to (a) adopt T-levels and (b) expand their T-levels programmes in their settings in the 2025-26 academic year.
Answer: The government is committed to supporting the continued roll-out of T Levels to ensure young people have a choice of high quality options post-16.T Level providers have access to a suite of support and resources to help them prepare for and deliver T Leve...
Answered 7 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordTerrorism: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5643More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, with reference to his oral statement of 11 September 2024 on Patrick Finucane Murder, Official Report, columns 841-3, whether he is considering other requests for public inquiries into incidents from the
Answer: The Government considers all requests for public inquiries on a case-by-case basis.As I outlined in my oral statement of 11 September 2024, there are exceptional reasons why I have decided to establish an inquiry into the death of Patrick Finucane.
Answered 8 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordMurder of Patrick Finucane Independent InquiryNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5642More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, with reference to his oral statement of 11 September 2024 on Patrick Finucane Murder, Official Report, columns 842-3, when he plans to (a) appoint a chair of the inquiry and (b) have agreed terms of refe
Answer: The Government will follow due process under the Inquiries Act 2005 in establishing the inquiry into the death of Patrick Finucane. This will include the appointment of the Inquiry Chair and consulting him on the Terms of Reference.As outlined in my oral ...
Answered 8 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordIncubator for Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5641More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the answer of 3 September 2024 to Question 1967 on Incubator for Artificial Intelligence, by when he plans to have the agreed full-time headcount of 70 staff employed.
Answer: i.AI is building to a full complement of 70FTE. Recruitment was paused due to the pre-election period and will resume shortly.
Answered 10 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordIndependent Commission for Reconciliation and Information RecoveryNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 11 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5353More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, with reference to his speech of 7 September 2024, entitled A new chapter in the UK-Ireland relationship, when he plans to set out his plans to increase the independence of the Independent Commission on R
Answer: The High Court found the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) to be independent and capable of conducting human rights compliant investigations. The recent Court of Appeal judgment also recognised the structural indep...
Answered 8 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPublic History of British Policy During the Northern Ireland Conflict Expert Advisory PanelNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 11 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5352More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent progress the Expert Advisory Panel for Public History of British Policy During the Northern Ireland Conflict has made.
Answer: The advisory panel continues to work under the published terms of reference. I was pleased to meet with the panel on 17 September to discuss details of the project.
Answered 8 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPatrick FinucaneNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4764More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to the Answer of 9 September 2024 to Question 3049 on Patrick Finucane, if he will publish copies of his letters to (a) Mrs Finucane and (b) the Court of Appeal.
Answer: On Wednesday 11 September, I made an oral statement to Parliament announcing the Government’s intention to establish an independent inquiry into the death of Patrick Finucane. I have notified the Northern Ireland Court of Appeal of this decision and Mrs G...
Answered 12 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordNorthern Ireland Veterans CommissionerNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4763More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when he plans to appoint a new Veterans’ Commissioner for Northern Ireland.
Answer: We are committed to continuing to support veterans in Northern Ireland, including through the Veterans Welfare Service NI and the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust. We will set out next steps for the appointment of a new Northern Ireland Veterans Commissio...
Answered 12 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordPoultry: Import ControlsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4762More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 6 September 2024 to Question 3050 on Poultry: Import Controls, what certification is required to evidence that products are from unvaccinated ducks.
Answer: Currently, imports of vaccinated ducks cannot be certified as the animal health requirements in the Import Health Certificates cannot be met. Standard certificates for imports of products of animal origin and live animals, available on GOV.UK, are used. T...
Answered 17 Sept 2024
Original Parliament record10 Downing Street: Digital TechnologyCabinet OfficeTabled 5 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4407More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the (a) purpose and (b) function is of the 10 Downing Street data science team.
Answer: The purpose of 10 Downing Street Data Science Team is to ensure that the best available data and evidence is available for use in government decision making, in particular to advise the Prime Minister, other senior ministers and senior civil servants.The ...
Answered 11 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordNational Security Unit for Procurement: Public AppointmentsCabinet OfficeTabled 5 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4406More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what his planned timetable is for appointing the Head of the National Security Unit for Procurement.
Answer: The Head of the National Security Unit for Procurement has been appointed.
Answered 10 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023Northern Ireland OfficeTabled 2 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 3766More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, which veterans' organisations he has met with to discuss his plans for the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023.
Answer: In my written ministerial statement of 29 July 2024, I committed to undertake a period of consultation with all interested parties, including veterans organisations, to hear views regarding a practical way forward on legacy issues that complies with human...
Answered 5 Sept 2024
Original Parliament record10 Downing Street: Digital TechnologyCabinet OfficeTabled 2 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 3765More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the (a) headcount and (b) budget is of the 10 Downing Street data science team.
Answer: There were 21 FTE staff in post as of 31 July 2024, with a standing headcount of 25. The budget for the 2024/25 year is £2.347m. This budget covers headcount, with funding for incidental expenditures coming from a flexible central pot.
Answered 5 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordIan CorfieldTreasuryTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3052More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the appointment of Ian Corfield as Director of Investment was through open competition.
Answer: Ian Corfield was appointed on a short-term basis to carry out urgent work in support of the government’s International Investment Summit in October. A full recruitment process could not have been completed in the time available. He has since been appointe...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordOperation KenovaNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3051More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will publish the letter from Sir Iain Livingstone on the discovery of new documents relevant to Operation Kenova.
Answer: The letter addressed to me from Sir Iain Livingstone regarding the discovery of new documents relevant to Operation Kenova has already been published on the Operation Kenova website.
Answered 6 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordPoultry: Import ControlsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3050More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 1 August 2024 to Question 1969 on Poultry: Import Controls, what steps British businesses wishing to import French duck meat should take to certify that it co
Answer: France cannot currently export duck meat or products to Great Britain if they come from ducks vaccinated against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). Importers must ensure their suppliers can certify that the products are from unvaccinated ducks. The...
Answered 6 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordPatrick FinucaneNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3049More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will publish his request to the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland for extra time to consider the ruling in the case of Geraldine Finucane v Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.
Answer: I met with Mrs Finucane on 25 July to hear firsthand her views, during which I explained that I would likely be required to seek an extension to the timetable set by the Court. I then wrote to Mrs Finucane and the Court of Appeal setting out in detail the...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordVictims' Payments SchemeNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 26 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1970More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will have discussions with the Victims Payments Board in Northern Ireland on the eligibility deadline for the backdated lump sum payment of the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme.
Answer: In view of concerns raised by stakeholders that some potential applicants could lose out on backdated payments, I have decided to extend the date for which backdated payments can be made from the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme by two years,...
Answered 1 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordPoultry: Import ControlsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 26 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1969More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to review the import ban on French ducks.
Answer: It is important to protect animal health and welfare and avoid the economic impacts posed by disease incursion. Therefore, UK businesses importing duck products or meat must currently ensure they are sourced from unvaccinated animals. The Department under...
Answered 1 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordResearch: Government DepartmentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 26 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1968More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to ensure that departments have access to high quality predictive modelling.
Answer: Predictive modelling is widely used across government departments, including DSIT, and is implemented by analysts from the various analytical professions. These professions are brought together by the ONS-based Analysis Function, which co-ordinates analyt...
Answered 2 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordIncubator for Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 26 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1967More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what the (a) current and (b) planned full-time equivalent headcount of i.AI is.
Answer: As a new team i.AI is still recruiting to fill the agreed full-time headcount of 70 staff. The current equivalent headcount is 43.
Answered 3 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordInterTrade UK and UK East-West Council: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1786More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether he plans to take steps to (a) convene the East-West Council and (b) establish Intertrade UK.
Answer: The Government is committed to taking all necessary steps to protect the UK internal market, and to making progress on the commitments made in the Safeguarding the Union command paper. This includes taking steps to establish Intertrade UK and to convene t...
Answered 2 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordMembers: CorrespondenceNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1546More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when he plans to reply to the correspondence from the hon. Member for Brentwood and Ongar of 18 July 2024 on the Court of Appeal judgment in the case of Geraldine Finucane v Secretary of State for Northe
Answer: I responded to the correspondence from the hon. Member for Brentwood and Ongar on 25 July 2024.
Answered 29 Jul 2024
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