Andrew Rosindell MP: written questions 2025
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Immigration 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
Original Parliament recordPupils: AbsenteeismDepartment for EducationTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31800More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to reduce absenteeism in secondary schools.
Answer: Tackling absence is at the heart of the government’s mission is to break down barriers to opportunity. If children aren’t in school, it doesn’t matter how effective or well-supported teaching and learning is, they will not benefit. Thanks to the hard work...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordFurther Education: San MarinoDepartment for EducationTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31799More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she is taking steps to promote cooperation within the tertiary education sector with the Republic of San Marino.
Answer: This government is resetting the relationship with our European friends to strengthen ties, secure a broad-based security pact and tackle barriers to trade.We are working with the higher education (HE) sector to ensure our world leading universities conti...
Answered 12 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSan Marino: Diplomatic RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31798More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to strengthen diplomatic relations with the republic of San Marino.
Answer: The UK has a good relationship with San Marino. On 11-12 February, our Ambassador to Italy and San Marino led a senior Embassy delegation to San Marino to launch a new UK-San Marino structured bilateral dialogue with the Sammarinese Foreign Minister and k...
Answered 4 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordTourism: Channel IslandsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31797More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to help promote tourism within the Channel Islands.
Answer: DCMS is responsible for tourism within England, however the UK Government continues to consult and engage with the self-governing Crown Dependencies within the Channel Islands and their respective tourism boards (Visit Jersey and Visit Guernsey).These tou...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordRenewable Energy: SarkDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31796More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to promote renewable energy opportunities on the Isle of Sark.
Answer: Sark, a self-governing jurisdiction within the Crown Dependency of Bailiwick of Guernsey, is responsible for its own domestic affairs, including energy policy. The Government recognises the role of local energy initiatives in Sark and the need to improve ...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordEconomic Situation: SarkTreasuryTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31795More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to promote the economic diversification of the Sark economy.
Answer: Sark, a self-governing jurisdiction within the Crown Dependency of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, is responsible for its own domestic affairs, including economic policy. While HM Treasury recognises the importance of the UK-Crown Dependency economic relations...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy Supply: SarkDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31794More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to promote energy self sufficiency on Sark.
Answer: Sark, a self-governing jurisdiction within the Crown Dependency of Bailiwick of Guernsey, is responsible for its own domestic affairs, including energy policy. The Government recognises the role of local energy initiatives in Sark and the need to improve ...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordAir Passenger DutyTreasuryTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31436More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the merits of lowering Air Passenger Duty rates.
Answer: Air Passenger Duty (APD) applies to airlines and is the principal tax on the aviation sector. It is expected to raise £4.2 billion in 2024-25 and it aims to ensure that airlines make a fair contribution to the public finances, particularly given that tick...
Answered 24 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDance: Folk CultureDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31435More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to promote Morris dancing in England.
Answer: The UK ratified the UNESCO 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in March 2024.Intangible Cultural Heritage, also known as living heritage, includes the folklore, performance, customs and crafts that play an important role i...
Answered 24 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal Products: LabellingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31434More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing labelling on animal products that will inform consumers of (a) how that animal was kept and (b) how that animal was
Answer: The Government recognises the strong public interest in clearer animal welfare information on the food they buy. A consultation on proposals to improve and extend current mandatory method of production labelling, was undertaken by the previous Government....
Answered 25 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordPeat: SalesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31433More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will introduce legislation to ban the sale of bagged peat compost.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the response given to PQ 4272 on 12 September 2024.
Answered 25 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordPrimates: Overseas TradeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31432More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what his planned timetable is for banning the trade of primates as pets in the UK.
Answer: The Animal Welfare (Primate Licences) (England) Regulations 2024 was signed into law on 5 March 2024 and will prohibit the keeping of primates as pets in England without a specialist license, improving the welfare of potentially thousands of animals. The ...
Answered 25 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDangerous Dogs: CatsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31431More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will amend the law on dangerous dogs attacking cats to hold owners responsible.
Answer: It is an offence under section 3(1) of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 to allow a dog to be dangerously out of control. Any dog that is dangerously out of control can be euthanised and their owners put in prison for up to 14 years and be banned from ever owni...
Answered 25 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDogs: Overseas TradeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31430More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will introduce legislation to ban the commercial movement of pregnant dogs.
Answer: The Government recently announced its support for the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill, a Private Members’ Bill sponsored by Dr Danny Chambers MP. The Bill will close loopholes in the non-commercial pet travel rules that are abused b...
Answered 25 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordUlster Scots LanguageNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 12 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30992More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether he has taken steps to promote the use of the Ulster-Scots dialect.
Answer: The Northern Ireland Executive is responsible for implementing the provisions of the Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022, including those provisions which allow for the establishment of an Irish Language Commissioner and a Commissioner for t...
Answered 28 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordRepublic of Ireland: Armed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30991More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with his Republic of Ireland counterpart on military cooperation on the island of Ireland.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence wrote to the new Tánaiste following his appointment in January 2025, congratulating him on his appointment, and the Chief of Defence Staff visited Ireland on 12 and 13 February, where he met the Chief of Staff of the Def...
Answered 28 Feb 2025
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