Andrew Rosindell MP: written questions
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China: Belt and Road Initiative and DebtsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 34794More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department's China audit will consider (a) Chinese debt relief for low income countries and (b) China's belt and road initiative.
Answer: The China Audit will improve the UK's ability - both inside and outside of government - to understand and respond to the challenges and opportunities China poses. The Audit will consider the UK's economic and security interests at home and overseas, and h...
Answered 7 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordWestminster Foundation for DemocracyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 34793More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has met with officials from the Westminster Foundation for Democracy since 4 July 2024.
Answer: The Foreign Secretary has not met with officials from the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) since 4 July 2024, however the previous Minister of State for Development (Anneliese Dodds MP) met recently in February this year with the Chair, Yasmin Q...
Answered 7 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordAlbania: ElectionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 34792More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has plans to send officials to monitor the upcoming Albanian parliamentary election.
Answer: UK officials, including staff from our Embassy in Tirana, are working with international partners on monitoring plans ahead of May's Parliamentary elections in Albania, and the UK will be contributing monitors to join the scheduled Organization for Securi...
Answered 18 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordIran: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 34791More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has met with pro-democracy campaigners in Iran since 4 July 2024.
Answer: The Foreign Secretary has not visited Iran. The Islamic Republic's human rights record is unacceptable. The UK helped deliver a resolution on the human rights situation in Iran at the UN Third Committee in November 2024. In January, the Foreign Secretary ...
Answered 10 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMedicine: ResearchDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34234More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has had recent discussions with his international counterparts on working with international regulatory bodies to promote the uptake of human-specific technologies.
Answer: The Government is committed to the uptake and development of alternative methods to the use of animals in science. We are engaging with regulators including the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and international medicines regulat...
Answered 7 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMedicine: ResearchDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34233More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions his Department has had with regulators on supporting the uptake of human-specific technologies to replace the use of animals in the preclinical testing of new medicines
Answer: The Government is committed to the uptake and development of alternative methods to the use of animals in science. We are engaging with regulators including the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and international medicines regulat...
Answered 7 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordAutism: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33860More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he has taken to improve (a) diagnosis and (b) support for adults with autism.
Answer: It is the responsibility of integrated care boards (ICBs) to make available appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population, including autism assessments and support services for autistic people, in line with relevant Nat...
Answered 11 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDyspraxia: Diagnosis and Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33859More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he has taken to improve (a) diagnosis and (b) treatment of dyspraxia in adults.
Answer: It is the responsibility of integrated care boards (ICBs) to make available appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population, including diagnosis and support for dyspraxia. Further information on dyspraxia assessments and ...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDyslexia: Diagnosis and Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33858More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he has taken to improve (a) diagnosis and (b) treatment of dyslexia in adults.
Answer: Dyslexia is a life-long condition, and there is therefore no treatment for dyslexia. Adults who wish to be assessed for dyslexia are advised to contact a local or national dyslexia association for advice. Further information on dyslexia assessments can be...
Answered 11 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordAviation: NoiseDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33857More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he has taken with relevant authorities to reduce aviation noise pollution in (a) Romford constituency and (b) England.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that noise is managed effectively to promote good health and minimise disruption to people’s quality of life. Defra is required to produce, consult and publish Noise Action Plans for transport noise, under the terms...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordLighting: Pollution ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33856More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he has taken with relevant authorities to reduce light pollution in (a) Romford constituency and (b) England.
Answer: Defra has not had direct discussions with local authorities in Romford or elsewhere about monitoring levels of artificial light The statutory nuisance regime requires local authorities to take reasonably practicable steps to investigate complaints of arti...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordChildren: DyslexiaDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33855More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking with relevant authorities to support the education of dyslexic children in (a) Romford constituency and b) England.
Answer: The department is committed to improving support for all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including those with dyslexia and other neurodiverse conditions.The department is providing £1 billion more for high...
Answered 22 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordClassics: State EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33854More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department is taking steps to support the teaching of Latin in state schools.
Answer: The study of ancient languages can teach us valuable lessons in history, politics and art that are still relevant today. It helps students understand the evolution of language and gives them the chance to study and analyse ancient texts that provide valua...
Answered 7 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordClassics: State EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33853More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department is taking steps to support the teaching of ancient Greek in state schools.
Answer: The study of ancient languages can teach us valuable lessons in history, politics and art that are still relevant today. It helps students understand the evolution of language and gives them the chance to study and analyse ancient texts that provide valua...
Answered 7 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: TransportDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33852More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to help support relevant authorities with the transportation of disabled pupils to and from school.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member for Romford to the answer of 18 November 2024 to Question 13330.
Answered 7 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordHome EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33851More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking with relevant authorities to support parents who educate their children at home.
Answer: While parents who choose to home educate assume full responsibility for their child’s education, the department believes that parents, educational providers and local authorities should work together to deliver the best educational outcomes for every chil...
Answered 6 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordImmigration and VisasHome OfficeTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31809More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress her Department has made on reducing waiting times of (a) Indefinite Leave to Remain applications and (b) visa applications for cases already over the time limit.
Answer: The overwhelming majority of applications for Indefinite Leave to Remain and visas are processed within service standard. Processing times are published on the UKVI website at Visa processing times: applications outside the UK - GOV.UK and Visa processing...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordElizabeth Line: OvercrowdingDepartment for TransportTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31808More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions he has had with Transport for London on overcrowding on the Elizabeth line’s eastern branch.
Answer: Ministers and officials have regular conversations with Transport for London (TfL) on a variety of issues. However, transport in London is devolved to the Mayor and TfL has overall responsibility for the management of the Elizabeth Line which is operated ...
Answered 26 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordCarer's AllowanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31807More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of Carer’s Allowance rates.
Answer: I refer the honourable member to the answer I gave on 6 February 2025 to question UIN 28443.
Answered 26 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Mental Health ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31806More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to improve mental health support for active military personnel.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is committed to the health and wellbeing of our Armed Forces personnel. All Service personnel have access to mental health support throughout their career, including medical and non-medical services. For Armed Forces personne...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordPrivate Rented Housing: StandardsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31805More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to tackle unsafe living conditions in privately rented properties.
Answer: The government is committed to ensuring that privately rented properties are safe, decent and warm. The Renters’ Rights Bill will apply ‘Awaab’s Law’ to the private rented sector, allowing us to set clear legal expectations about the timeframes within whi...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: RomfordDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31804More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many people are using mental health facilities in Romford constituency.
Answer: The number of people accessing all mental health facilities is not available for Romford, although data is available on referrals to specific services, such as Talking Therapies and secondary mental health services, for North East London Integrated Care B...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordA12 and A127: Road Traffic ControlDepartment for TransportTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31803More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to reduce congestion on the (a) A12 and (b) A127.
Answer: A12The A12 (Chelmsford to A120) widening scheme is designed to ease congestion and cope with increasing traffic demands. The Development Consent Order (DCO) was granted in January 2024 and the scheme is being considered alongside other road projects as pa...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSports: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31802More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to provide funding for local sports clubs in (a) England and (b) Romford constituency.
Answer: This Government recognises that grassroots sports clubs are central to communities up and down the country.The Government provides the majority of funding for grassroots sport through our Arm’s Length Body, Sport England, which invests over £250 million i...
Answered 4 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordLegal RepresentationMinistry of JusticeTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31801More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to support those accused of serious offences and unable to afford private representation.
Answer: Criminal legal aid, where needed, is essential for those accused of a crime to defend themselves and to uphold their right to a fair trial.The scope of legal aid is set out under the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO). For ...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
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