Andrew Cooper MP: written questions 2024

Written questions

• Students: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3524More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if her Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing measures to support students with the cost of student loans.

  Answer: UK higher education (HE) creates opportunity, is an engine for growth in our economy and supports local communities. The department is committed to supporting the aspiration of every person who meets the requirements and wants to go to university. The dep...

  Answered 12 Sept 2024

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• ADHD: DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1900More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to tackle shortages in ADHD medications.

  Answer: The Department has been working hard 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 this intensiv...

  Answered 31 Jul 2024

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• Down Syndrome Act 2022Department of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1398More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress his Department has made on producing statutory guidance under the Down Syndrome Act 2022.

  Answer: The Department is currently considering next steps on producing the Down syndrome statutory guidance, as required under the Down Syndrome Act 2022, and further information will be provided in due course.Officials have engaged with stakeholders to progress...

  Answered 30 Jul 2024

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• Railways: AccessDepartment for TransportTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1130More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will take steps to ensure that feedback is provided to applicants for Access for All funding who were not awarded such funding in the announcement on 24 May 2024; and whether she plans to provide further

  Answer: Given the short time since the general election, I regret I am not yet able to comment on next steps regarding specific station applications through the Access for All programme. However, please be assured that we are committed to improving the accessibil...

  Answered 30 Jul 2024

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• Hospitality Industry: Government AssistanceTreasuryTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1129More

  Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what fiscal steps she is taking to support the independent hospitality sector; and if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of (a) reducing the rate of VAT for and (b) providing other targeted support

  Answer: The Government very much recognises the importance of independent hospitality. As new Ministers we are keen to engage with the sector to understand its priorities.VAT is the UK's second largest tax forecast to raise £176 billion in 2024/25, helping to fun...

  Answered 30 Jul 2024

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