Alison Griffiths MP: written questions 2024
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Written questions
Department for Business and Trade: Official CarsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20539More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many trips by ministerial car Ministers in his Department have taken since 5 July.
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade does not hold data on the number of trips by ministerial car and to provide this could only be done at disproportionate cost.
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: Mobile PhonesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20538More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many mobile phones procured for use by his Department have been (a) lost and (b) stolen in each of the last 12 months.
Answer: DateLost PhoneStolen PhoneDec-23123Jan-24170Feb-24122Mar-24130Apr-24190May-24162Jun-24114Jul-24103Aug-24140Sep-24141Oct-24202Nov-24183Dec-2472Total (Jan 24- Dec 24)17119
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: Northern IrelandDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20537More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many visits (a) he and (b) Ministers in his Department have made to Northern Ireland since 5 July 2024.
Answer: As of 17 December, the Secretary of State for Business and Trade and his ministerial team have not yet visited Northern Ireland, but plan to do so in the upcoming months.
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: Official CarsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20536More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many ministerial (a) cars and (b) drivers his Department has use of.
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade contracts 3 Ministerial cars, each with a team of two drivers and six in total.
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: Visits AbroadDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20535More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many officials have been sent on foreign visits by his Department since 5 July 2024; and what the cost to the public purse was of these visits.
Answer: Since 5th July 2024, the Department for Business and Trade has sent 838 officials on foreign visits at a total cost of £1,632,898.02.
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordTrade Union OfficialsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 12 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19977More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many meetings Ministers in his Department have had with trade union officials since 5 July 2024.
Answer: Ministers have met with many trade unions, representing millions of British workers, on numerous occasions since 5 July 2024. This is part of this government’s regular engagement with union leaders to support our growth mission, including on multiple indu...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordForeign Investment in UK: North of EnglandDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 12 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19974More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support foreign direct investment in the north of England.
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) promotes and supports investment opportunities across all of the UK. We are scaling the Office for Investment to become the UK’s full investment promotion function providing support to our most important interna...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordHorizon IT System: ConvictionsMinistry of JusticeTabled 12 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19972More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many letters her Department has sent informing postmasters and former postmasters that their conviction has been rescinded under the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Act 2024.
Answer: I refer the honourable Member to the GOV.UK page where the Ministry of Justice publishes monthly management information on the progress of the Post Office Convictions casework team. This page can be found at: Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Act 2024...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEmployment Rights Bill: Public BodiesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18001More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Employment Rights Bill on the public bodies for which his Department is responsible.
Answer: On 21 October, the Government published a comprehensive impact assessment for the Employment Rights Bill, which included analysis on the impacts on the public sector.Given the early stages of policy development, many reforms require further development an...
Answered 9 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEmployment Rights Bill: Minerals and Supply ChainsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18000More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Employment Rights Bill on the (a) materials and (b) critical minerals sector.
Answer: On Monday 21 October, the Government published a comprehensive package of analysis on the impact of the Employment Rights Bill. This is available at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/employment-rights-bill-impact-assessmentsThe majority of employees will benef...
Answered 9 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEmployment Rights Bill: Iron and SteelDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17999More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Employment Rights Bill on the steel sector.
Answer: On Monday 21 October, the Government published a comprehensive package of analysis on the impact of the Employment Rights Bill. This is available at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/employment-rights-bill-impact-assessmentsThe majority of employees will benef...
Answered 9 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEmployment Rights Bill: Shipbuilding and ShippingDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17998More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Employment Rights Bill on the (a) maritime and (b) shipbuilding sector.
Answer: On Monday 21 October, the Government published a comprehensive package of analysis on the impact of the Employment Rights Bill. This is available at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/employment-rights-bill-impact-assessmentsThe majority of employees will benef...
Answered 9 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEmployment Rights Bill: ConstructionDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17997More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Employment Rights Bill on the construction sector.
Answer: On Monday 21 October, the Government published a comprehensive package of analysis on the impact of the Employment Rights Bill. This is available at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/employment-rights-bill-impact-assessmentsThe majority of employees will benef...
Answered 9 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordPublic BodiesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17395More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on the public bodies for which his Department is responsible.
Answer: At Autumn Budget 2024 HM Treasury announced the funding settlement agreed for my department for 2024-25 and 2025-26. By working with HM Treasury we have ensured that the settlement provides the funding required for the public bodies, for which my departme...
Answered 5 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordManufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17394More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on the (a) materials and (b) critical minerals sector.
Answer: I can confirm that the Budget will support growth for our critical minerals industry. Already, following decisions made at the Autumn Budget, the National Wealth Fund has confirmed it can co-invest in domestic critical mineral projects to support our clea...
Answered 6 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordIron and Steel: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17393More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on the steel sector.
Answer: The Budget has made a positive impact on the steel sector by confirming the funding required for work to begin on the new Electric Arc Furnace at Port Talbot. This £500 million grant not only secures the future of steelmaking in south Wales and up to 5,00...
Answered 6 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordShipbuilding and ShippingDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17392More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Autumn Budget 2024 on the (a) maritime and (b) shipbuilding sectors.
Answer: This Budget is focused on delivery of the government’s Growth Mission and the development and delivery of the government’s modern Industrial Strategy. The creation of the National Wealth Fund, catalysing over £70bn of private investment, will potentially ...
Answered 6 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordConstructionDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17391More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of Autumn Budget 2024 on the construction sector.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting growth and investment in the construction sector. At the Budget, plans were announced to boost capital investment by over £100 billion over the next five years, including in transport and housing, to help unlock l...
Answered 6 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: Minimum WageDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16065More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many employees in his Department are paid the National Minimum Wage.
Answer: There are currently no employees in DBT who are paid at the level of the National Living Wage or the National Minimum Wage.
Answered 28 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: Living WageDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16064More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many employees in his Department are paid the National Living Wage.
Answer: There are currently no employees in DBT who are paid at the level of the National Living Wage or the National Minimum Wage.
Answered 28 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordNHS: Digital TechnologyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10382More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on steps to improve digital inclusion in the NHS.
Answer: Digital inclusion is a priority for me and for Government. It means ensuring everyone has the access, skills and confidence to participate in a modern digital society, whatever their circumstances. We are working to develop our approach on digital inclusi...
Answered 24 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSpaceflight: TrainingDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10381More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how many British citizens are undertaking training for future manned space flights.
Answer: Two astronauts are undertaking training for future crewed space flights, and a third is undertaking similar training in January.
Answered 24 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSpace Technology: CornwallDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10380More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps the UK Space Agency plans to take to support the growth of the space cluster in Cornwall.
Answer: During the current spending period, the Government has invested a total of £4.2 million to support the Cornwall region to develop its local space capabilities, enabling Spaceport Cornwall to conduct the first ever orbital launch attempt from UK soil and s...
Answered 24 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordUK Space AgencyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10379More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether the UK Space Agency plans to establish a publicly owned deep space communication service provider.
Answer: No.
Answered 24 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordUK Space Agency: Goonhilly Earth StationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10378More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how long the contract is between the UK Space Agency and Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd to provide deep space communications services.
Answer: The current framework agreement between the UK Space Agency and Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd runs until March 2025. Any further agreements will need to be considered in light of the upcoming spending review.
Answered 24 Oct 2024
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