Andrew Griffith MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Non-surgical Cosmetic Procedures: RegulationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28163More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to his Department's press notice of 2 September 2023 entitled Consultation launched into unregulated cosmetic procedures, if he will publish the response to the consultation.
Answer: The Government is committed to taking action to address concerns about the safety of the cosmetics sector, and is exploring options for further regulation in this area. We will set out the details of our approach at the earliest opportunity.
Answered 6 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordTools: TheftHome OfficeTabled 3 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28162More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the impact of tool theft on (a) tradespeople and (b) small businesses.
Answer: This government recognises the negative impact theft has on victims who rely on the tools of their trade to earn a living, including small businesses.We are continuing to work with the police-led National Business Crime Centre and industry via the Combine...
Answered 11 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordTools: TheftHome OfficeTabled 3 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28161More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has had recent discussions with the Secretary of State for Business and Trade on reducing tool theft.
Answer: This government recognises the negative impact theft has on victims who rely on the tools of their trade to earn a living, including small businesses.We are continuing to work with the police-led National Business Crime Centre and industry via the Combine...
Answered 11 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic and Commercial Services Union: Industrial DisputesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 30 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27639More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with the Public and Commercial Services trade union on the proposed industrial action by workers in his Department.
Answer: The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) trade union members involved in industrial action are employees of G4S and ISS.The Government Property Agency (an executive agency of the Cabinet Office) is the contracting authority for the facilities management s...
Answered 5 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade PromotionDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27297More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what has been the cost of the UK Trade Envoy programme since its inception; and what was the cost of the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy programme in each of the last 5 years in which it operated.
Answer: As the United Kingdom’s Trade Envoys have just been appointed minimal costs have occurred. Costs of the Prime Minister Trade Envoy programme for the past five years is in the table below.2020/20212021/20222022/20232023/20242024/2025£12,106£106,659£203,642...
Answered 5 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordRules of OriginDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 27 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26599More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether (a) he, (b) Ministers in his Department and (c) officials in his Department have had discussions with representatives from the European Union on the Pan-Euro-Mediterranian Convention on Rules o
Answer: We welcome the positive, constructive tone from Commissioner Šefčovič last week on this issue. We are resetting the relationship with our European friends to tackle barriers to help drive investment and growth and are open to looking at PEM if that reflec...
Answered 4 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordRules of OriginDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 27 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26598More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the Pan-Euro-Mediterranian Convention on Rules of Origin.
Answer: We are always looking at ways to reduce barriers to trade – within our manifesto red lines – because we take a pragmatic view as to where the national interest lies. We are therefore open to looking at PEM if that reflects business and partner sentiment, ...
Answered 4 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: USADepartment for Business and TradeTabled 27 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26597More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what meetings (a) he, (b) ministers in his Department and (c) officials in his Department have had with the new American administration on a potential UK-US trade deal.
Answer: The UK looks forward to working with President Trump and his administration to deepen our trading relationship the US. The Prime Minister had a warm call with President Trump on 26 January where they discussed trade and the economy.The US Government has c...
Answered 30 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordDoug GurrDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 27 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26596More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether the Minister for Investment has held meetings with Doug Gurr since 4 July 2024.
Answer: Details of ministerial meetings are routinely published on Gov.uk.
Answered 30 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: Disclosure of InformationCabinet OfficeTabled 22 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25754More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 20 January 2025 to Question 23923 on Nissan, if he will provide the schedule for the publication of ministerial transparency data on meetings.
Answer: Details of ministers’ meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Data for the period of July to September 2024 will be published shortly.
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordWales Office: Paternity LeaveWales OfficeTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25363More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, whether her Department offers paternity leave to its staff from their first working day.
Answer: My Department is not an employer in its own right and the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) provides the Wales Office with employment services and HR policies, such as Paternity Leave. Some staff could qualify for statutory paternity leave on their first day of s...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordTreasury: Paternity LeaveTreasuryTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25362More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department offers paternity leave to its staff from their first working day.
Answer: HMT staff must have worked continuously for the Civil Service for at least 26 weeks to be eligible for paternity leave. The Employment Rights Bill will remove this requirement and staff will be entitled to paternity leave from their first working day. HMT...
Answered 29 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordScotland Office: Paternity LeaveScotland OfficeTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25361More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether his Department offers paternity leave to its staff from their first working day.
Answer: The Scotland Office does not employ staff directly. All staff that join do so on an assignment, loan or secondment from other Government bodies, principally the Scottish Government and the Ministry of Justice, who remain the employers and determine the te...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordNorthern Ireland Office: Paternity LeaveNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25360More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether his Department offers paternity leave to its staff from their first working day.
Answer: The Northern Ireland Office offers paternity leave to its staff from their first working day if the employee has worked continuously for the Civil Service for at least 26 weeks by the 15th week before their baby is due.To be eligible for occupational pate...
Answered 29 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Justice: Paternity LeaveMinistry of JusticeTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25359More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether her Department offers paternity leave to its staff from their first working day.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice does not offer employees paternity leave from their first day of employment. The Department’s policy on paternity leave aligns with statutory entitlements. To qualify for paternity leave, employees must have worked continuously for...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Paternity LeaveMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25358More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department offers paternity leave to its staff from their first working day.
Answer: Paternity Leave entitlement is based on 26 weeks of continuous service ending with the 15th week before the baby is due. Qualifying service includes employment with another civil service organisation.As with any changes to employment legislation, internal...
Answered 29 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Paternity LeaveMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25357More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department offers paternity leave to its staff from their first working day.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) does not offer paternity leave to employees as a day one right. To qualify for paternity leave, MOD Civilian staff must have completed 26 weeks of continuous service, extending into the 15th week before the baby is due. In ad...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordHome Office: Paternity LeaveHome OfficeTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25356More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department offers paternity leave to its staff from their first working day.
Answer: Yes, subject to certain eligibility criteria, including having at least 26 weeks’ continuous service ending with the ‘qualifying week’ as set out in the legislation; and continuing to work in the department from the qualifying week until the date the baby...
Answered 29 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Paternity LeaveForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25355More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department offers paternity leave to its staff from their first working day.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is committed to supporting its employees in balancing their work and family responsibilities. The FCDO offers paternity leave to all eligible staff, providing them with the flexibility to take time o...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment of Health and Social Care: Paternity LeaveDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25354More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department offers paternity leave to its staff from their first working day.
Answer: Paternity leave is offered from the first working day for employees. Those who have been employed for less than 26 weeks are entitled to one week, and those employed for more than 26 weeks continuously are entitled to two weeks. Those who have worked for ...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Work and Pensions: Paternity LeaveDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25353More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department offers paternity leave to its staff from their first working day.
Answer: The Department for Work and Pensions does offer paternity leave to its staff from their first working day. As with any changes to employment legislation, internal policies and processes will be updated as appropriate in preparation for when the Employment...
Answered 29 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: Paternity LeaveDepartment for TransportTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25352More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department offers paternity leave to its staff from their first working day.
Answer: The Department for Transport follows the legislation on Statutory Ordinary Paternity/Partner Support Leave, which requires employees to have at least 26 weeks’ qualifying service to be entitled to such leave. The Department exceeds statutory requirements ...
Answered 29 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: Paternity LeaveDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25351More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department offers paternity leave to its staff from their first working day.
Answer: To be eligible for 3 weeks paid paternity leave in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, an employee must have worked continuously for the Civil Service for at least 26 weeks by the 15th week before the baby is due, or for at least 26 wee...
Answered 29 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Paternity LeaveDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25350More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department offers paternity leave to its staff from their first working day.
Answer: All staff working for the department and its arm’s length bodies are entitled to paternity leave, subject to qualifying service, which varies between organisations. Some staff could qualify for statutory paternity leave on their first day of service with ...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero: Paternity LeaveDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25349More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department offers paternity leave to its staff from their first working day.
Answer: To be eligible for 2 weeks paid paternity leave in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, an employee must have worked continuously for the Civil Service for at least 26 weeks by the 15th week before the baby is due, or for at least 26 weeks up ...
Answered 29 Jan 2025
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