Alice Macdonald MP: written questions
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Written questions
Developing Countries: Food InsecurityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 901458More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help tackle global hunger.
Answer: We are urgently addressing catastrophic forms of hunger through diplomatic and humanitarian channels. The Foreign Secretary recently committed to doubling our aid for those affected by war in Sudan. Last week, the Prime Minister announced the UK’s Board-l...
Answered 26 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: WomenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 901294More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the provision of health services for women.
Answer: Women’s health is a priority for this government. We are considering how to take forward the Women’s Health Strategy and aligning our work on women’s health with the forthcoming 10-Year Health Plan.Work continues to improve health outcomes for women, incl...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDental Services: PregnancyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10941More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the availability of NHS dentistry for (a) pregnant women and (b) new mothers; and what steps he is taking to increase the availability of that treatme
Answer: The Government plans to tackle the challenges for patients trying to access National Health Service dental care with a rescue plan to provide 700,000 more urgent dental appointments and recruit new dentists to the areas that need them most. To rebuild den...
Answered 30 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordDental Services: PregnancyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10940More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of challenges accessing dental care on pregnant women.
Answer: The Government plans to tackle the challenges for patients trying to access National Health Service dental care with a rescue plan to provide 700,000 more urgent dental appointments and recruit new dentists to the areas that need them most. To rebuild den...
Answered 30 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordDental Services: PregnancyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10938More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what data his Department holds on the number of (a) pregnant women and (b) new mothers receiving free dental treatment on the NHS (i) nationally and (ii) by region.
Answer: Pregnant women and new mothers are entitled to free National Health Service dental care. The following table shows the total number of Courses of Treatment delivered nationally to new mothers and pregnant women over the last five years:Patient type2019/20...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordLong CovidDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9590More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many people are affected by long covid in (a) Norfolk, (b) the East of England and (c) England.
Answer: The most recent data from the Winter Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Study, a joint study carried out by the Office for National Statistics and the UK Health Security Agency, shows that, for the period of 6 February 2024 to 7 March 2024, an estimated 1.8...
Answered 22 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordAlzheimer's Disease: East of EnglandDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9589More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that people with Alzheimer’s disease in the East of England receive (a) an early diagnosis and (b) swift treatment.
Answer: Improving dementia care is one of four workstreams delivering NHS England’s Ageing Well Strategy. The dementia workstream is looking at improving early diagnosis and early access to care and support for patients, families, and carers, as well as taking pr...
Answered 24 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSchools: BuildingsDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9588More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance the Government provides to local authorities on the inspection of school ceilings.
Answer: Responsibility for keeping buildings safe and well-maintained lies with responsible bodies, such as local authorities and academy trusts, along with their schools. The department supports them by providing capital funding, delivering major rebuilding prog...
Answered 23 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordADHD: DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3411More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the availability of ADHD medication; and what steps he is taking to improve the availability of that medication.
Answer: The Department has been working with industry to help resolve supply issues with some attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medicines, which are affecting the United Kingdom and other countries around the world. As a result of intensive work, so...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordDental Services: Norwich NorthDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1422More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the number of open dentistry practices that accept new adult NHS patients in Norwich North constituency on the (a) most recent date for which figures are av
Answer: While data for 2010 is not held centrally, as of 10 July 2024, there were nine open dentistry practices in the Norwich North constituency, none of which were showing as accepting new adult patients. This data is sourced from the Find a Dentist website, an...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordInsulation and Renewable Energy: NorfolkDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1420More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to increase (a) levels of home insulation and (b) access to renewable energy sources in (i) Norwich North constituency and (ii) Norfolk.
Answer: The Department is committed to increase home insulation and renewable energy sources in all parts of the country, including in Norwich North and Norfolk. The Warm Homes Plan will offer grants and low interest loans to support investment in insulation and ...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordRailways: East of EnglandDepartment for TransportTabled 23 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1419More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department plans to take to increase rail capacity in the East of England.
Answer: Greater Anglia are in the final stages of the £1.4 billion fleet transformation programme with all services now operated by new trains which provide many more seats and greater capacity for customers across the region. In addition, the Government is fundi...
Answered 31 Jul 2024
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