Alison Taylor MP: written questions 2024
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Written questions
Public Transport: Paisley and Renfrewshire NorthScotland OfficeTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20550More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on improving (a) rail and (b) bus routes in Paisley and Renfrewshire North constituency.
Answer: I have regular meetings with the Deputy First Minister, where we discuss local economic growth as one of the key missions of this Government. Our two Governments effectively work together to deliver the Glasgow City Region Growth deal, which provides £1 b...
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordTaiwan: SecurityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20464More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to support Taiwan's security.
Answer: The UK has a clear interest in peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and has repeatedly stated this alongside our G7 partners. Without it, the prosperity and security interests of both the UK, and our global partners, would suffer. We consider the Taiw...
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordFloods: Paisley and Renfrewshire NorthDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16646More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment has made of the potential flood risk to communities in Paisley and Renfrewshire North constituency.
Answer: This is a devolved matter and the responsibility of the Scottish Government.
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordForeign Investment in UK and Job Creation: Paisley and Renfrewshire NorthDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16645More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent steps his Department has taken to (a) encourage inward investment and (b) support job creation in Paisley and Renfrewshire North constituency.
Answer: Growth is the number one mission of this government. Our Industrial Strategy is central to that Mission - targeting key sectors to deliver high quality, well-paid jobs. My Honourable Friend's constituency is strong in sectors identified in our Green Paper...
Answered 5 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordGaza: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16644More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of (a) the adequacy of infrastructure in Gaza and (b) its capacity to support access to essential services for children.
Answer: The September 2024 UN Satellite Centre (UNOSAT) damage assessment shows two-thirds of all buildings in Gaza have been damaged or destroyed since October 2023. Schools, warehouses and offices run by UN agencies have been severely affected along with much o...
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordNational GridDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14828More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the locations of (a) the 80 essential and (b) all 88 network projects in the National Grid’s transmission expansion plan have been identified.
Answer: Network planning at a high level is undertaken by the National Energy System Operator (NESO) which identifies where reinforcements are needed, network companies then design and propose individual projects. The NESO’s 2030 Advice identifies 80 specific pro...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordNational Grid: Paisley and Renfrewshire NorthDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14229More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to increase the UK's grid capacity to (a) help achieve net zero goals and (b) support (i) improved rail connectivity and (ii) advanced manufacturing in Paisley and Ren
Answer: The electricity networks are owned by private network companies and regulated independently by Ofgem. Government is working closely with Ofgem to speed up delivery of new network infrastructure and reform the connections process to help achieve clean powe...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordManufacturing Industries: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 13 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14226More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what estimate his Department has made of the potential impact of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland on regional economic growth in the next three financial years.
Answer: The Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation District for Scotland (AMIDS) is Scotland’s home of manufacturing innovation, and forms an integral part of the £1bn UK and Scottish Government funded Glasgow City Region Deal. AMIDS is home to two world-class inn...
Answered 20 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: Paisley and Renfrewshire NorthDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13230More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help support GP practices in Paisley and Renfrewshire North constituency, in the context of the changes made to employers' National Insurance Contributions at
Answer: Whilst the Department holds some reserved functions, health is predominantly devolved. This includes services within the National Health Service in Scotland, which are the responsibility of Scottish Government. It is for the Scottish Government to decid...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEmployers' Contributions: Civil SocietyTreasuryTabled 4 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12571More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to employer National Insurance contribution rates on third sector organisations; and whether she plans to take steps with Cabinet colleagues to provide
Answer: The Government recognises the important role charities play in our society, and has made it a priority to develop a Civil Society Covenant recognising the sector as a trusted and independent partner.Within the tax system, we provide support to charities t...
Answered 12 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPensions: InvestmentTreasuryTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11609More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will take steps to ensure that the Pensions Investment Review makes an assessment of the potential impact of each of its recommendations on people who plan to retire in the next five years.
Answer: Since launching in July, the Pensions Investment Review has focused on engaging with stakeholders and gathering insights and evidence. A Call for Evidence was published in September and the evidence received will inform our understanding of the impacts an...
Answered 4 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPrivate Education: ScotlandTreasuryTabled 23 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10822More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of (a) introducing transitional arrangements for and (b) delaying implementation of her policy on VAT on school fees in Scotland.
Answer: Whilst developing these policies, the Government has carefully considered the impact that they will have on pupils and their families across both the state and private sector, as well as the impact they will have on state and private schools. This conside...
Answered 31 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordUnemployment: ScotlandDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8522More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment her Department has made of trends in the level of long-term youth unemployment in (a) Paisley and Renfrewshire North constituency and (b) Scotland; and what steps she is taking to help t
Answer: It is not possible to obtain estimates of trends in the levels of long-term youth unemployment in Paisley and Renfrewshire North constituency and Scotland because the sample sizes from survey data are too small to provide robust findings for these geograp...
Answered 15 Oct 2024
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