Andrew Griffith MP: written questions 2024
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Social Rented Housing: West SussexMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 3 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4053More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of immigration on the length of waiting lists for social housing in (a) Horsham, (b) Chichester District an
Answer: The department does not hold information on the immigration status of those on the waiting lists. Local Authority Housing Statistics show that, at 31 March 2023, Horsham District Council had 740 households on the waiting list for social housing, Chicheste...
Answered 11 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordSolar Power: Nature ConservationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4052More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of large solar farms on the habitats of rare species.
Answer: Planning applications for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects include a statutory requirement for an Environmental Impact Assessment to be carried out and for the competent authority (decision-maker) to undertake a Habitats Regulations Assessme...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented HousingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 3 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4051More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to her oral contribution of 30 July 2024, Official Report, column 1194, what steps she (a) is taking and (b) plans to take to amend social housing allocation polic
Answer: Local councils already have necessary powers to give priority to local residents, and most are doing so. In March 2023, 89% of councils had a local connection test and/or a residency test in place.Responses to the recent consultation on changes to social ...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: RecruitmentDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 26 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1992More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will publish the (a) Job Evaluation for the appointment of the new Director General Digital Centre Design, (b) membership of the Job Evaluation Panel for the creation of the post
Answer: The role of Director General Digital Centre Design went through approvals appropriate to a fixed term appointment, including Civil Service Commission under exception 1. Permanent roles will be advertised under fair and open competition in line with usual ...
Answered 2 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: RecruitmentDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 26 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1991More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether approval was sought from the Cabinet Office’s Senior Leadership Committee for the appointment of the new Director General for digital centre design.
Answer: The role of Director General Digital Centre Design went through approvals appropriate to a fixed term appointment, including Civil Service Commission under exception 1. Permanent roles will be advertised under fair and open competition in line with usual ...
Answered 2 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: RecruitmentDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 26 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1990More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether the (a) First Civil Service Commissioner and (b) Civil Service Commission agreed to the appointment of the new Director General for digital centre design.
Answer: The role of Director General Digital Centre Design went through approvals appropriate to a fixed term appointment, including Civil Service Commission under exception 1. Permanent roles will be advertised under fair and open competition in line with usual ...
Answered 2 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: RecruitmentDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 26 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1989More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of announcing the appointment of the new Director General: Digital Centre Design on Gov.UK.
Answer: The role of Director General Digital Centre Design went through approvals appropriate to a fixed term appointment, including Civil Service Commission under exception 1. Permanent roles will be advertised under fair and open competition in line with usual ...
Answered 2 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: RecruitmentDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 26 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1988More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether the new Director General: Digital Centre Design was appointed through open competition.
Answer: The role of Director General Digital Centre Design went through approvals appropriate to a fixed term appointment, including Civil Service Commission under exception 1. Permanent roles will be advertised under fair and open competition in line with usual ...
Answered 2 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: Cost EffectivenessDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1827More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what plans he has for efficiency savings in (a) his Department and (b) each of his arms-length bodies, beyond those planned by the previous Government; and which efficiency savings plan
Answer: The Department will take forward a programme of work to identify and deliver efficiency savings going forward as part of the upcoming Spending Review process.
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: Public ExpenditureDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1826More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will provide a list of the expected underspends in (a) his Department and (b) each of his arms-length bodies (i) in the current financial year and (ii) across the Spending Review
Answer: As the Chancellor set out in her statement on July 29, the government’s spending audit has identified a forecast Resource DEL overspend of £21.9 billion against the plans set out for departments at Spring Budget 2024. This already factors in the Treasury’...
Answered 1 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: Public ExpenditureDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1825More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what amount of his 2024-25 departmental budget was underspent on 24 May 2024.
Answer: The Department reports in year spend to Ministers and the Permanent Secretary through the monthly reporting cycle. As and when underspends or pressures emerge, the Department works with HM Treasury to take appropriate action. The Department’s audited acco...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordSpace TechnologyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1824More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department plans to publish a Space Workforce Action Plan.
Answer: The Government is determined to develop the skilled workforce that the UK needs across the whole economy, including in Space. That is why it is creating Skills England and will bring forward a comprehensive strategy for post-16 education to break down bar...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordLife Sciences CouncilDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1823More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what his Department's policy is on the future of the Life Sciences Council.
Answer: The Life Sciences Council is a crucial forum for convening the sector and advancing UK Life Sciences. We will bolster the Council and have it report directly to the Industrial Strategy Council. It will meet again in due course.
Answered 1 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordMathematics: EducationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1822More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what his Department's policy is on the future of the National Academy for Mathematical Sciences.
Answer: The General Election was called during the open competition period for an incipient National Academy focused on mathematical sciences. My Department recognises the value that the mathematical sciences community brings to innovation, science and growth and...
Answered 2 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1821More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will take steps to publish an AI strategy.
Answer: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the heart of the Government’s plan to kickstart an era of economic growth, transform how we deliver public services, and boost living standards for working people across the country. Over the next few months, we will be ...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: RegulationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1073More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with his US counterpart on the potential introduction of expanded AI regulation.
Answer: In the King’s speech we committed to establishing appropriate legislation to place requirements on those working to develop the most powerful artificial intelligence models. As we develop these, we recognise the need to engage with a range of internationa...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: Departmental ResponsibilitiesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1072More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what his planned timetable is for completing the transfer of the (a) Government Digital Service, (b) Central Digital and Data Office and (c) Incubator for AI from the Cabinet Office to
Answer: I refer the Honourable Member to the statement made by the Prime Minister about Machinery of Government changes on 24 July 2024. Preparations for the planned Machinery of Government change between the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and ...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: Public ExpenditureDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1071More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what funding has been allocated to transfer the (a) Government Digital Service, (b) Central Digital and Data Office and (c) Incubator for AI from the Cabinet Office to his Department.
Answer: I refer the Honourable Member to the statement made by the Prime Minister about Machinery of Government changes on 24 July 2024. Preparations for the planned Machinery of Government change between the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and ...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordPatentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1059More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what information the Intellectual Property Office holds on the number of patents registered in June 2024.
Answer: There were 691 patents granted (registered) by the Intellectual Property Office in June 2024.
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordOffice for Life SciencesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1058More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he plans to take to help improve the Office for Life Sciences.
Answer: The life sciences sector will play a crucial role in both kickstarting economic growth and building an NHS fit for the future. We plan to strengthen the Office for Life Sciences, so that it is politically empowered to truly drive delivery across governmen...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordClinical TrialsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1057More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what metrics his Department plans to use to monitor the UK's progress on (a) developing and (b) supporting clinical trials.
Answer: The Department publishes a UK Clinical Research Delivery Performance Indicators Report monthly, which is available at the following link:https://sites.google.com/nihr.ac.uk/thefutureofukclinicalresearch/home/news-updates/performance-indicators-report?erca...
Answered 1 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordBuilding Digital UK: Public AppointmentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1056More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what his planned timetable is to appoint the chair of Building Digital UK.
Answer: Following the announcement of Simon Blagden’s resignation on 19 July 2024, the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology is working at pace to appoint an interim Chair of Building Digital UK. We will confirm in due course the timelines for the perma...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordBroadband: FinanceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1055More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what funding his Department has allocated to help reach (a) full gigabit, (b) full superfast and (c) national 5G coverage by 2030.
Answer: Over £1.6 billion of contracts have already been announced as part of Project Gigabit, to extend the rollout of gigabit-capable broadband beyond commercially viable areas across the UK. A further £1 billion of funding is proposed in live and upcoming proc...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordUniversities: BusinessDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1054More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the Independent review of university spin-out companies, published on 21 November 2023, what steps his Department plans to take to support the growth of university spi
Answer: Universities have a vital role to play in supporting the Government’s growth mission; in 2021/22 university spin-outs raised £5.29 billion in investment. As stated in our manifesto, the Government will work with universities to support spin-outs which pla...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordResearch: DatabasesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1053More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what his (a) projected budget and (b) planned timetable is for the creation of the National Data Library.
Answer: The Government will create a National Data Library to make it easier to access public sector data, help deliver data-driven public services, support our research sector, and create opportunities for economic growth. The National Data Library will include ...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
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