Aphra Brandreth MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Planning: Rural AreasMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57895More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to ensure that people living in rural (a) communities and (b) villages will be able to contribute to planning decisions, in the context of the national s
Answer: Following the introduction of a national scheme of delegation, people living in rural communities and villages will continue to be able to make representations on individual planning applications, irrespective of who the decision maker is.On 28 May 2025, ...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57894More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the recommendations of the Centre for Social Justice's report entitled Change the Prescription, published in January 20
Answer: We recognise that for some people, treatment through medication may not be the best option, which is why we are continuing to expand access to alternative forms of treatment through NHS Talking Therapies and Individual Placement and Support schemes. This ...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMental Illness: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57893More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what training is provided to healthcare professionals to (a) identify and (b) help tackle the causes of mental distress.
Answer: Individual health care providers are responsible for ensuring that their staff have the knowledge, skills, and competence to meet the specific needs of the communities they serve. To support this, NHS England offers a wide range of training opportunities ...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPlanning: Rural AreasMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57892More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of the national scheme of delegation on people living in rural (a) communities and (b) villages.
Answer: Following the introduction of a national scheme of delegation, people living in rural communities and villages will continue to be able to make representations on individual planning applications, irrespective of who the decision maker is.On 28 May 2025, ...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordResident Doctors: Migrant WorkersHome OfficeTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57891More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has considered taking entry-level doctor jobs off the shortage occupation skills list.
Answer: The Government published the White Paper ‘Restoring Control over the immigration System’ on 12 May 2025. The White Paper set out its intention to introduce a Temporary Shortage List to replace the Immigration Salary List (previously known as the Shortage ...
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPlanningMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57890More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of (a) the arrangements for plan making at (i) borough and (ii) neighbourhood level and (b) the reduction in five
Answer: The government’s Plan for Change includes an ambitious milestone of delivering 1.5 million safe and decent homes in this Parliament.Delivering on that milestone requires local planning authorities to plan for sufficient homes, as well as commercial develo...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMedical Treatments and TofersenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 56055More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that variations in local NHS (a) capacity and (b) resourcing of (i) Early Access Programmes and (ii) the availability of tofersen support the reduction
Answer: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has received the application for tofersen and is currently reviewing it rapidly for quality, safety, and efficacy, for use in the United Kingdom.The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence ...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51233More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, which ODA-funded programmes in countries classified as (a) non-priority, (b) high-income and (c) of no current strategic interest are due to receive funding in the 2 025-26 f
Answer: We will publish the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Official Development Assistance allocations for Financial Year 2025/26 in the Annual Report & Accounts in July.
Answered 19 May 2025
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Sexual OffencesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51232More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of ODA reductions on support for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence in Ukraine; and whether he plans to ringfen
Answer: The UK remains committed to ensuring justice for Ukrainian survivors of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). We will continue to provide capacity building support to respond to CRSV through the UK Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative (PSV...
Answered 19 May 2025
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51231More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to ensure continuity of humanitarian aid funding to Ukraine beyond the 2025-26 financial year; and whether there are any forthcoming fundi
Answer: As the Prime Minister has said in Parliament, we will continue to support Ukraine's humanitarian needs. Funding allocation decisions for the current financial year are ongoing, and we will prioritise support for those most in need. We continue to work wit...
Answered 19 May 2025
Original Parliament recordUkraine: ReconstructionForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51230More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what plans his Department has to prioritise funding within the reduced ODA budget for the reconstruction and rebuilding of (a) healthcare, (b) housing and (c) education infra
Answer: Recovery and reconstruction in Ukraine is estimated to require a total cost of $524 billion over the next decade. Given the scale of the damage, the UK's aim is to use its Official Developmental Assistance resources to deliver impact directly, mobilise ot...
Answered 19 May 2025
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51229More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether any UK Government-funded humanitarian aid projects in Ukraine are scheduled to conclude in 2024; and what assessment has been made of the impact of discontinuation on
Answer: We are proud of our fast, flexible, and responsive support to Ukrainians living through Russia's invasion. The UK has provided £477 million in humanitarian support to Ukraine and the region since the start of the full-scale invasion. The Prime Minister ha...
Answered 19 May 2025
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51228More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many ODA-funded projects currently operating in Ukraine (a) have secured funding beyond 2024–25 and (b) are at risk of early termination due to ODA budget constraints.
Answer: Both the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary have reaffirmed the need to support Ukraine's needs over the long term as a priority for our future development assistance. Detailed decisions on how the Official Developmental Assistance budget will be used a...
Answered 19 May 2025
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51227More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many ODA-funded projects operating in Ukraine (a) have secured funding beyond 2024–25 and (b) are at risk of early termination due to ODA budget constraints.
Answer: Both the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary have reaffirmed the need to support Ukraine's needs over the long term as a priority for our future development assistance. Detailed decisions on how the Official Developmental Assistance budget will be used a...
Answered 19 May 2025
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51226More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what proportion of the revised ODA budget in the 2024–25 financial year is allocated to support Ukraine; and how much was allocated in (a) 2022–23 and (b) 2023–24.
Answer: The UK is a leading bilateral donor to Ukraine. In 2022-23, UK Official Developmental Assistance (ODA) spend for Ukraine was £210.11 million and in 2023-2024 it was £222.95 million.The UK allocated £236.7 million of ODA financing for Ukraine in the 2024/2...
Answered 19 May 2025
Original Parliament recordResident Doctors: EmploymentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51225More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the (a) career and (b) job search support provisions available to junior doctors.
Answer: There has been no recent assessment. Under the UK Foundation Programme curriculum, foundation doctors should receive career guidance and advice from educational supervisors, along with the opportunity to explore potential careers.A variety of other tools ...
Answered 16 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDoctors: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51224More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has considered reformulating unfilled training posts to enable them to be given to medical students in their second foundation year who have prior experience in the relevant department.
Answer: There has been no such consideration. Foundation training and medical speciality training involve different responsibilities, expectations, and levels of experience. The two-year foundation programme acts as a bridge between medical school and specialty t...
Answered 16 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDoctors: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51223More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has considered allowing medical students in their second foundation year to apply for positions that are ring-fenced for physician associates.
Answer: No such consideration has been made. The role of physician associates (PAs) is to work with and support doctors, not to replace them. To become employed as a PA, candidates will need to have completed a recognised PA qualification.Regulation of PAs by the...
Answered 14 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSustainable Farming Incentive: Food SupplyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47502More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of the closure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme on food security.
Answer: This Government is proud to have secured the largest budget for sustainable food production in our country’s history, with £5 billion being spent to support farmers over a 2-year period. Food security requires a long-term picture of resilience to shocks. ...
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal Experiments: InspectionsHome OfficeTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46474More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the auditing process in place for animal testing facilities.
Answer: All establishments licensed to breed or supply animals, or to carry out regulated procedures on animals under ASPA in Great Britain, are subject to the full requirements of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA).To provide assurance of compli...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal Experiments: Working ConditionsHome OfficeTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46473More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has made an assessment of levels of welfare of employees at animal testing facilities.
Answer: Licenced establishments are responsible for the welfare of employees at animal testing facilities.The Regulator has published extensive guidance for the regulated community on the operation of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. The published gu...
Answered 23 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordResident Doctors: EmploymentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46472More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help junior doctors find employment in the NHS after they have completed training.
Answer: Decisions about recruitment are matters for individual National Health Service employers. NHS trusts manage their recruitment at a local level, ensuring they have the right number of staff in place, with the right skill mix, to deliver safe and effective ...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: Carbon EmissionsDepartment for EducationTabled 7 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44829More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to decarbonise schools.
Answer: The department is committed to supporting the UK net-zero carbon targets. Since 2021, the department’s own building standards require that all new school buildings delivered by the department are net-zero carbon in operation and are adapted to climate cha...
Answered 22 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordHealthy Start Scheme: Chester South and EddisburyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42357More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what proportion of eligible families are receiving Healthy Start in Chester South and Eddisbury constituency.
Answer: The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) operates the Healthy Start scheme on behalf of the Department. Monthly figures for the number of people on the digital Healthy Start scheme are published on the NHS Healthy Start website, which is available at ...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordEnvironmental Land Management SchemesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 18 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39272More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how much his Department has distributed from its Environmental Land Management budget this financial year to date; and how much remains.
Answer: In line with its obligations under the Agriculture Act 2020, Defra regularly publishes an annual report setting out commitments in the previous financial year. Defra intends to publish the annual report for the financial year 2024/25 later this year.
Answered 28 Mar 2025
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