Andrew Rosindell MP: written questions 2024
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DementiaDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11563More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve dementia (a) diagnosis, (b) research and (c) treatment.
Answer: NHS England is committed to improving diagnosis rates and recovering them to the national ambition for two thirds of people with dementia to have a formal diagnosis.NHS England publishes a monthly report detailing the number of people with a recorded deme...
Answered 8 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordCouncil Housing: MouldMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11562More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she has taken to work with local authorities to help prevent mould-related (a) deaths and (b) illnesses of people living in local authority provided housing.
Answer: The respiratory effects of damp and mould can cause serious illness and, in the most severe cases, death. The tragic death of Awaab Ishak was the result of a severe respiratory condition due to prolonged exposure to mould in a home with inadequate ventila...
Answered 6 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordHonours: Northern IrelandCabinet OfficeTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11561More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will (a) make it his policy to (i) update the statutes of the Most Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick and (ii) make the Order available to residents of the whole island of Ireland and (b) make an assessmen
Answer: The Most Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick is in the personal gift of The Sovereign. The UK Government is not considering the restoration of The Order of St Patrick. Nominations for existing honours are open to all citizens within the four nations of the...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordTerrorism: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11560More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will take steps to commission a report on paramilitary influence in Northern Ireland.
Answer: The ‘Paramilitary Groups in Northern Ireland’ report was published in 2015 by the UK Government in order to provide a one-off factual assessment from the UK security agencies and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) on the structure, role and pur...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordTerrorism: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11559More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, with reference to the independent report entitled Assessment on paramilitary groups in Northern Ireland, published on 20 October 2015, what recent assessment his Department has made of the level of influ
Answer: The ‘Paramilitary Groups in Northern Ireland’ report was published in 2015 by the UK Government in order to provide a one-off factual assessment from the UK security agencies and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) on the structure, role and pur...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDrugs: ShortagesNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11557More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether he has taken steps to help tackle medicine shortages in Northern Ireland.
Answer: Medicines supply in Northern Ireland remains stable. UK-wide supply issues may arise from time to time due to manufacturing problems or access to raw materials. The overwhelming majority of medicines are in good supply and we have well-established process...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordGibraltar: SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11556More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent steps he has taken to ensure the security of Gibraltar.
Answer: The UK Government is committed to safeguarding the security of all our Overseas Territories, including Gibraltar. The Ministry of Defence undertakes regular assessments of the requirements for Defence support to Gibraltar.
Answered 6 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordNavy: Labour Turnover and RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11555More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to improve (a) recruitment and (b) retention in the Royal Navy.
Answer: The new Government inherited a very challenging retention and recruitment position for all Services including the Royal Navy. Since taking office we have announced a number of new initiatives to improve recruitment including removing or updating over 100 ...
Answered 6 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordType 23 FrigatesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11554More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Type 23 frigates are (a) operationally available and (b) capable of being deployed simultaneously.
Answer: As of 31 October 2024, six Type 23 frigates were available. The normal operating cycle of every ship involves them entering different readiness levels depending on their programmes, periods of refit and Departmental planning requirements. This is carefull...
Answered 6 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordType 45 DestroyersMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11553More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Type 45 destroyers are (a) operationally available and (b) capable of being deployed simultaneously.
Answer: As of 31 October 2024, two Type 45 destroyers were immediately available, or deployed. The normal operating cycle of every ship involves them entering different readiness levels depending on their programmes, periods of refit and Departmental planning req...
Answered 6 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordBreast CancerDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11247More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how much funding his Department has provided for the early detection of breast cancer in the 2024-25 financial year.
Answer: Improving early diagnosis of cancer, including breast cancer, is a priority for the Government. There are a number of National Health Service initiatives and funding streams across the NHS in England that support the early detection of breast cancer, and ...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordCultural Heritage: EssexDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11246More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to promote the heritage of county Essex.
Answer: His Majesty’s Government is committed to promoting local heritage for the benefit of present and future generations.Historic England (HE), the government’s expert advisor on heritage, works closely with heritage organisations in Essex, such as the Thomas ...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordWoburn Safari Park: AntelopeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11245More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to visit Woburn Safari Park to see the new-born Eastern Mountain Bongo.
Answer: Defra ministers have no plans to visit Woburn Safari Park but we congratulate Woburn Safari Park on the birth of one of the most critically endangered animals on the planet, an Eastern Mountain bongo calf and the work they are doing to protect this beauti...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordBus Services: FaresDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11244More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of raising of the bus fare cap in England on working families.
Answer: The government knows how important it is to provide affordable bus travel, particularly in rural communities and towns where there is heavy reliance on buses. Under the inherited plans of the previous administration, funding for the current cap on bus far...
Answered 4 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordChina: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11243More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help prevent persecution of Christians in China.
Answer: The environment for freedom of religion or belief across China is restrictive, which includes the persecution of Christians.This Government stands firm on human rights, including the right to freedom of religion or belief. The Foreign Secretary has raised...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordVacancies: RomfordDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11242More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to help fill job vacancies in Romford constituency.
Answer: The Romford Jobcentre team deliver a bespoke service to employers, including candidate matching and screening, employer interviews on site, and group information sessions to help customers into work, as well as job fairs targeting specific sectors and cus...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11241More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to improve access to artificial intelligence training.
Answer: This Government is committed to delivering an efficient and effective future transport sector. To do that we need to ensure that the sector and the public servants which support it are equipped to use, regulate, guide and assure AI systems effectively. My...
Answered 4 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: TrainingDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11240More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to improve access to artificial intelligence training.
Answer: I refer my hon. Friend, the Member for Romford to the answer of 15 October 2024 to Question HL1654.
Answered 4 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDrugs: DeathHome OfficeTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11239More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to help reduce the number of drug-related deaths.
Answer: Drug-related deaths are tragically at record highs and this government is committed to gripping this problem.The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) is actively working to reduce the number of drug-related deaths and has invested an additional £2...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDisabled Facilities Grants: RomfordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11238More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how much funding has been provided through the Disabled Facilities Grant in Romford constituency in each year since 2022.
Answer: Romford constituency is part of the Havering London Borough Council area. Government provided the following Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) funding to Havering London Borough Council for each financial year since 2022-2023.DFG Funding2022-20232023-2024202...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordCladding Safety Scheme: RomfordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11237More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many buildings have registered for the Cladding Safety Scheme in Romford constituency.
Answer: To date, there have been four applications to the Cladding Safety Scheme that have been started for buildings located within the Romford constituency.Two applications are at Apply for Grant stage where information is being gathered and submitted by one ap...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11236More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent progress her Department has made on simplifying the planning process for house building.
Answer: We recently consulted on proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system. The consultation closed on the 24 September and officials in my department are currently analysing responses with a view to publi...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordLand Use: HaveringMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11231More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has made an estimate of the proportion of green belt land that could be re-designated as grey belt land in (a) Romford constituency and (b) Havering.
Answer: In our consultation on proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and other changes to the planning system, it was suggested that grey belt land be defined as Green Belt land which makes a limited contribution to the Green Belt's pu...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordCoal: MiningDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10971More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the Coal Authority plans to award new licences for the (a) mining and (b) extraction of coal.
Answer: Our manifesto was clear on our intention to not grant new coal licences, and we are exploring avenues to achieve this. We want to end coal licensing to support our net zero ambitions and our priority to lead on international climate action, based on our d...
Answered 1 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordFossil Fuels: LicensingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10970More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the North Sea Transition Authority plans to award new licences for the (a) production and (b) extraction of oil and gas.
Answer: The Government will consult later this year on the implementation of our manifesto position not to issue new oil and gas licences to explore new fields.The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has independently paused issuing any invitations to apply for...
Answered 1 Nov 2024
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