Allison Gardner MP: written questions
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Written questions
Alcoholic Drinks and Drugs: Stoke on TrentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22846More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to (a) provide support for and (b) increase capacity of drug and alcohol recovery services in Stoke-on-Trent.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that anyone with a drug or alcohol problem can access the help and support they need, and we recognise the need for evidenced-based, high-quality treatment. In addition to the Public Health Grant, the Department pro...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordAmbulance Services: Stoke-on-Trent SouthDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22845More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce ambulance waiting times in Stoke-on-Trent South constituency.
Answer: The Government recognises the pressures on the National Health Service during the winter period and the impact this is having on ambulance response times, including in Stoke-on-Trent.We are committed to supporting the National Health Service to improve pe...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordRadicalismHome OfficeTabled 7 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22535More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to (a) monitor and (b) help tackle far right extremism.
Answer: The Government is committed to tackling those who spread views that promote violence and hatred against individuals and communities in our society, and that radicalise others into terrorism. To understand such threats, we maintain expertise and capabiliti...
Answered 14 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordBus Services: Rural AreasDepartment for TransportTabled 7 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22534More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to expand bus service provision in rural (a) villages and (b) other areas.
Answer: Good local bus services are an essential part of prosperous and sustainable communities. The government introduced the Bus Services (No.2) Bill on 17 December as part of its ambitious plan for bus reform. The Bill puts the power over local bus services ba...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordJuries: FinanceMinistry of JusticeTabled 7 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22533More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that people carrying out jury duty do not experience financial hardship.
Answer: Juries are a vital part of our criminal justice system and undertake an important civic duty. The support provided to jurors includes measures to assist those who may suffer financial hardship. People who are not paid by their employer whilst they are on ...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: Mental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22532More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to increase the number of trainee GPs who undertake specialist training in mental health.
Answer: The standard of medical training is the responsibility of the General Medical Council (GMC), which is an independent statutory body. The GMC has the general function of promoting high standards of education and co-ordinating all stages of education to ens...
Answered 14 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordCouncil Housing: Anti-social BehaviourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 7 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22531More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to support local councils to tackle antisocial behaviour within council homes.
Answer: Social landlords, including local councils, already have a range of powers and enforcement tools to tackle anti-social behaviour including powers to evict perpetrators. We expect landlords to use those powers promptly and proportionately, putting the need...
Answered 17 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Professions: RecruitmentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22530More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to increase recruitment of (a) healthcare and (b) dentistry professionals in rural areas.
Answer: We have launched a 10-Year Health Plan to reform the National Health Service. A central part of the plan will be our workforce and how we ensure we train and provide the staff, technology, and infrastructure the NHS needs to care for patients across our c...
Answered 14 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordPain: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22529More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to (a) reduce waiting lists and (b) expand provision for pain management services in Stoke-on-Trent.
Answer: Tackling waiting lists and expanding provision is a key part of our Health Mission and a top priority for the Government. We have committed to getting back to the NHS constitutional standard that 92% of patients should be seen within 18 weeks of referral ...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22528More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he has taken to improve mental health provision for young people in Stoke-on-Trent South constituency.
Answer: Too many young people are not receiving the mental health care they need, including in Stoke-on-Trent South constituency, and we know that waits for mental health services are too long. As part of our mission to build a National Health Service that is fit...
Answered 14 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Media: RadicalismDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 7 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22527More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking with social media platforms to help tackle the spread of extremism online.
Answer: Under the Online Safety Act, companies must act against illegal mis- and disinformation or hateful content, including illegal content that stirs up racial or religious hatred, and direct incitement to violence. The illegal content duty Codes of Practice a...
Answered 15 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordRegeneration: Stoke-on-Trent SouthMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 7 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22526More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she has taken to help support the regeneration of town centres in Stoke-on-Trent South constituency.
Answer: This Government is fully committed to rejuvenating our high streets and supporting the businesses and communities that make our town centres successful. This means addressing anti-social behaviour and crime, working with the banking industry to roll out 3...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordHomelessness: Stoke-on-Trent SouthMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 7 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22525More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to provide support for veterans who are homeless and rough sleeping in Stoke-on-Trent South constituency.
Answer: This is a government of service committed to ensuring our veterans have access to the housing support they need.As announced at the Budget, £633.2 million will be provided to councils in England in the financial year 2025 to 2026 through the Homelessness ...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordTemporary Accommodation: Stoke-on-Trent SouthMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 7 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22524More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to help reduce the number of (a) adults and (b) children living in temporary accommodation in Stoke-on-Trent South constituency.
Answer: Homelessness levels are far too high. This can have a devastating impact on those affected.We must address this and deliver long term solutions. The Government is looking at these issues carefully and will develop a new cross government strategy, working ...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Services: ReformDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22523More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to his Department's press release entitled New reforms and independent commission to transform social care, published on 3 January 2025, how these reforms will improve service provis
Answer: In January 2025, we announced that we will be taking forward a range of initiatives, including funding more home adaptations, promoting better use of care technologies, and further professionalising the adult social care workforce.On top of the Budget mak...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: Stoke-on-Trent SouthHome OfficeTabled 7 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22522More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to increase recruitment of firefighters in Stoke-on-Trent South.
Answer: Firefighters play a vital role in keeping the public safe and we are grateful for the work undertaken by fire and rescue services across the country in support of their local communities.The Government is committed to ensuring fire and rescue services hav...
Answered 15 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordAddictions: Stoke-on-Trent SouthDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22521More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to fund improved provisions for addiction support services in Stoke-on-Trent South.
Answer: In addition to the Public Health Grant, the Department provides additional funding to support drug and alcohol services. In 2024/25 a total of £4,670,913 was allocated to Stoke-on-Trent. This included £2,906,020 for the Supplementary Substance Misuse Trea...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' Release: ReoffendersMinistry of JusticeTabled 7 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22520More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps her Department is taking to help reduce levels of reoffending among people released on licence.
Answer: This Government is committed to reducing reoffending by giving prison leavers, including those released early on licence, the tools they need to turn their backs on crime. To do that, we will increase prisoners’ access to purposeful activity, such as educ...
Answered 15 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordPrisoners: PregnancyMinistry of JusticeTabled 7 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22519More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment she has made of the appropriacy of custodial sentences for pregnant women.
Answer: Sentencing in individual cases is a matter for our independent courts. The sentencing framework, maximum penalties and the Sentencing Council’s sentencing guidelines apply to all offenders.Sentencing guidelines are clear that there are factors that senten...
Answered 15 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment: OffendersDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 7 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22518More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to support people with a criminal record to find employment.
Answer: This Government understands the challenges a criminal record can bring to finding a job and also recognises that employment significantly reduces the risk of reoffending. The recently published Get Britain Working White Paper sets out Government’s proposa...
Answered 14 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordAlcoholic Drinks: MisuseDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22517More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking through the implementation of an alcohol strategy to tackle problem drinking.
Answer: Under our Health Mission, the Government is committed to prioritising preventative public health measures to support people to live longer, healthier lives. The Department will continue to work across Government to better understand how we can best reduce...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordInnovation: Stoke on TrentDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 19 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 901953More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to increase levels of innovation in Stoke-on-Trent.
Answer: I set out in my previous answer to the Honourable Member for Stafford, that we are investing £29.8 million in research and innovation projects in Staffordshire.For example, through the Strength in Places Fund, we are investing £18 million in the Midlands ...
Answered 8 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordAdrenaline Auto-injectors: First Aid and SchoolsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20823More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to improve access to adrenaline pens (a) for first aid organisations and (b) in schools.
Answer: Since October 2017, the Human Medicines (Amendment) Regulations 2017 have allowed all schools to buy adrenaline auto-injector (AAI) devices without a prescription, for emergency use. The Department has published non-statutory guidance to accompany this le...
Answered 23 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordBus Services: DisabilityDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20817More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to improve the accessibility of bus services for disabled people in Stoke-on-Trent.
Answer: The government is committed to improving public transport services so they are more inclusive and enable disabled people to travel safely, confidently and with dignity. On 1st October 2024, the first phase of the Public Service Vehicles (Accessible Inform...
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordOffenders: EmploymentMinistry of JusticeTabled 4 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18064More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to support those with criminal records to reintegrate back into appropriate work.
Answer: We know that employment reduces the chance of reoffending significantly, by up to nine percentage points for offenders released from custody. That is why we have committed to break the cycle of reoffending by better supporting prisons to link up with empl...
Answered 9 Dec 2024
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