Ann Davies MP: written questions
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Free School Meals: Bridgend and SwanseaTreasuryTabled 13 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59836More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to her oral statement on Spending Review 2025, Official Report, column 985, for what reason she referenced Swansea and Bridgend in the context of the extension of free school meals in England.
Answer: The government will provide £410 million per year by 2028-29 to expand Free School Meals eligibility from September 2026 to all pupils in England with a parent receiving Universal Credit. The Barnett formula will apply in the normal way; education is a de...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSpoil Heaps: CoalWales OfficeTabled 13 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59835More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, how much funding the Welsh government requested from her Department for coal tip safety and remediation work as part of the Spending Review 2025.
Answer: At the Spending Review, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced that HM Treasury would provide the Welsh Government with the funding it requested to continue its vital coal tip safety work. Ensuring coal tips across Wales remain safe is of the upmost im...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBuilding Digital UK: FinanceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59261More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much funding Building Digital UK has received in each year since it was established.
Answer: Building Digital UK (BDUK) became an Executive Agency on 1 April 2022. Each year, it publishes information on its total budget in its Annual Reports and Accounts. These are published on GOV.UK and cover the period from 1 April to 31 March.In 2022 to 2023,...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBluetongue Disease: Disease ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59172More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions he has had with his counterparts in the Welsh Government on limiting the spread of bluetongue virus.
Answer: I refer the honourable member to the answer given on 4 June 2025 to question UIN 57569.
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWinter Fuel PaymentTreasuryTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58418More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the planned changes to the Winter Fuel Payment, announced on 9 June 2025, for what reason an income threshold of £35,000 for the Winter Fuel Payment was decided.
Answer: The Government wants more pensioners to benefit from Winter Fuel Payments. The £35,000 threshold means that the vast majority of pensions - more than three quarters and around 9 million individuals - will benefit from a Winter Fuel Payment. The threshold ...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWinter Fuel Payment: WalesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58417More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people received the Winter Fuel Payment in Wales in the (a) 2023-24 and (b) 2024-25 financial year; and what estimate she has made of the number of people who will receive it in Wales in the 20
Answer: For winter 2023 to 2024, around 631,000 pensioners received the Winter Fuel Payment in Wales. This is based on Winter Fuel Payment statistics for winter 2023 to 2024 - GOV.UK. Data covering winter 2024 to 2025 is not yet available. The next release of Win...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWinter Fuel Payment: WalesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58416More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate she has made of the number of (a) people and (b) households that will receive the winter fuel payment in Wales in the 2025-26 financial year.
Answer: For winter 2023 to 2024, around 631,000 pensioners received the Winter Fuel Payment in Wales. This is based on Winter Fuel Payment statistics for winter 2023 to 2024 - GOV.UK. Data covering winter 2024 to 2025 is not yet available. The next release of Win...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: WalesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57504More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, (a) what specific matters were discussed during and (b) what were the outcomes of her meeting with the First Minister of Wales on the Pathways to Work Green Paper on 4 June 2025.
Answer: The meeting between Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and the First Minister of Wales on 4th June 2025 was a positive discussion about areas of mutual interest, including the UK Government’s commitment to reforming the system of health and disabili...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPathways to Work: Public ConsultationDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 3 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57017More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the cancellation of the in-person Pathways to Work public consultation event in Wales, scheduled for 3 June 2025, on stakeholders in Wales.
Answer: As part of our commitment to hear from members of the public directly, including disabled people and their representatives, we have now held a number of virtual and in person public consultation events, as per the advertised schedule on GOV.UK. Unfortunat...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPathways to Work: Public ConsultationDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 3 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57016More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department intends to provide an in-person Pathways to Work public consultation event in Wales following the cancellation of the Cardiff event on 3 June 2025.
Answer: As part of our commitment to hear from members of the public directly, including disabled people and their representatives, we have now held a number of virtual and in person public consultation events, as per the advertised schedule on GOV.UK. Unfortunat...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPathways to Work: Public ConsultationDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 3 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57015More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, for what reason the Pathways to Work public consultation event in Cardiff, scheduled for 3 June 2025, was cancelled.
Answer: As part of our commitment to hear from members of the public directly, including disabled people and their representatives, we have now held a number of virtual and in person public consultation events, as per the advertised schedule on GOV.UK. Unfortunat...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBus Services (No. 2) Bill (HL): WalesDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56582More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Bus Services (No.2) Bill [Lords] on Wales.
Answer: The Bus Services (No.2) Bill primarily applies in England only. However, a small number of measures apply to Wales.My officials are engaging with the Welsh Government to discuss the Bill’s interaction with Wales. This is in the context of the Welsh Govern...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordUtilities: Social TariffsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55598More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the availability of utility social tariffs for people (a) on low income and (b) with disabilities that do not receive (i) Universal Credit and (ii) PIP.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions is committed to tackling poverty and discusses access to social tariffs regularly with her Cabinet colleagues as part of her work to address poverty. This includes through her role as co-chair of the Child Pove...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordFreight: Supply ChainsDepartment for TransportTabled 7 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50683More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of the report by the University of Manchester entitled Rattling the supply chains: creating a more sustainable way to do business, p
Answer: The Department for Transport acknowledges this report's contribution to resilient and sustainable supply chain discussions. The UK's reliance on global supply chains offers economic benefits but poses risks such as geopolitical tensions and environmental ...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordHuman Remains: CrimeMinistry of JusticeTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47026More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a separate criminal offence of desecration of a corpse.
Answer: The Government understands the concerns of bereaved families who are pressing for a review of the legislative framework around the desecration of corpses. While there is no specific offence of desecrating a corpse in England and Wales, other related offen...
Answered 25 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: WalesWales OfficeTabled 8 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45283More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, how many meetings has she held with the (a) Farmers Union of Wales (b) National Farmers Union Cymru, (b) Country Land and Business Association Cymru, (c) Tenant Association Farmers Cymru (d) Countryside Alliance Wa
Answer: The farming unions are a key partner for the Wales Office – the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State and I are committed to working with them and maintaining an active dialogue. In November 2024, both the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State and I met...
Answered 23 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordFarms: Domestic VisitsWales OfficeTabled 8 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45282More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, how many visits has she made to working farms in Wales since the announcement of changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief on 30 October 2024.
Answer: Both the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State and I meet regularly with farmers and farming unions to listen to their concerns regarding Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief.The Government is steadfastly committed to the farming sec...
Answered 23 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordWelsh Language: ArgentinaWales OfficeTabled 7 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44762More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what recent discussions she has had with the Welsh Government on promoting the Welsh language in Patagonia.
Answer: I regularly meet with Welsh Government Ministers and the First Minister to discuss a wide range of matters, including the Welsh Language. Although the Welsh Language is a devolved matter, the UK Government has a role to play in supporting the Welsh Govern...
Answered 23 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordCarer's Allowance: OverpaymentsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43707More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent assessment she has made of the potential merits of pausing the creation of new Carer’s Allowance overpayment debts until the conclusion of the independent review.
Answer: Overpayments have caused significant anxiety for some people. It is important to take the time to review what happened independently, to establish what exactly what went wrong and assess how to put things right. We will await the findings of the independe...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordNewspaper Press: RegulationDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43706More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment she has made of the potential merits of establishing mandatory independent press regulation.
Answer: The Government currently has no plans to establish mandatory press regulation.This Government is committed to an independent and free media. Having a press that is completely separate from the Government is important to ensure the public have access to ac...
Answered 11 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordTelemedicine: Voice over Internet ProtocolDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43273More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to his Department's joint policy paper entitled Telecare National Action Plan: protecting telecare users through the digital phone switchover, published on 11 February 2025, if he wi
Answer: We are currently in the process of agreeing targets and Key Performance Indicators for each of the actions included in the Telecare National Action Plan, working with action owners and wider stakeholders.The Telecare National Action Plan commits to provid...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordTelemedicine: Voice over Internet ProtocolDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 1 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43272More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport to support the effective delivery of the National Telecare Campaign.
Answer: We are very focused on making sure that the transition - which is industry-led - happens safely and securely. The objective of the National Telecare Campaign is to identify vulnerable customers. The campaign is one method of identifying vulnerable custome...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: ReformDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42683More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to her Department's Green Paper entitled Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working, published on 18 March 2025, and report entitled Spring Statement 2025 hea
Answer: Information on the impacts of the “Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper” will be published in due course, with some information already published alongside the Spring Statement.Future publications will includ...
Answered 3 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordWelsh Government: Public ExpenditureDepartment for TransportTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42637More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions has she had with the Welsh Government regarding the Spending Review.
Answer: The Secretary of State and the wider ministerial team are in regular contact with Welsh Government counterparts and have ongoing, constructive discussions on our respective strategic priorities. There is also regular collaboration at senior official level...
Answered 3 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordPoverty: WalesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 26 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41774More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate she has made, using the same static microsimulation model as in the Spring Statement 2025 health and disability benefit impact assessment, of the number of additional (a) people and (b) ch
Answer: The government's impact assessment regarding Health and Disability Reform is available at Spring Statement 2025 health and disability benefit reforms – ImpactsThese estimates have been made at Great Britain level. It is not possible to provide figures for...
Answered 31 Mar 2025
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