Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP: written questions

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Written questions

Health Services and Social Services: Long CovidDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8222More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of Long Covid on the health and social care workforce.
Answer: The most recent data from the Office for National Statistics estimated that for the 4-week period ending 5 March 2023, 4.41% of healthcare workers and 5.33% of social care workers had self-reported long COVID symptoms of any duration.
Answered 16 Oct 2024
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Mental Health Services: Low IncomesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6514More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve access to community-based mental health support for low-income children and families.
Answer: There are currently approximately 65 locally funded early support hubs in England offering early access mental health interventions to thousands of children and young people aged 11 to 25 years old, including those from low-income families.The Department ...
Answered 10 Oct 2024
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Social Security BenefitsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6513More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she is taking steps to reform the social security system to (a) support families on low incomes and (b) reduce related mental health issues.
Answer: I am proud to have social security in my title and this government is prioritising providing security for the most vulnerable, and this includes low income families though Universal Credit, the Household Support Fund and the wider benefits system as well ...
Answered 9 Oct 2024
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Children: PovertyDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6512More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she plans to take to monitor the effectiveness of her Department's work to support the mental health of children in poverty in (a) schools and (b) other educational settings.
Answer: This government is committed to improving mental health support for all children and young people. This is critical to breaking down barriers to opportunity and learning. The right support should be available to every young person that needs it, which is ...
Answered 9 Oct 2024
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HomelessnessMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5652More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will publish a strategy on ending all forms of homelessness.
Answer: Homelessness levels are far too high. This has a devastating impact on those affected and harms our communities.We must address this and deliver long-term solutions. The Government is considering these issues carefully and is committed to putting Britain ...
Answered 8 Oct 2024
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Israel: Military AidMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5365More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Answer of 9 February 2024 to Question 12736 on Israel: Armed Forces, how many Israeli armed forces personnel were undertaking training in the UK on 9 September 2024; which courses they took
Answer: I thank the hon. Member for her question, I’m sure she will understand I am unable to provide an answer in order to protect personal information.
Answered 7 Oct 2024
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HomelessnessMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4782More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what her Department's timetable is for (a) establishing and (b) the first meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Group on Homelessness and Rough Sleeping; and how frequently she expect
Answer: The Deputy Prime Minister is responsible for cross-governmental coordination of policy to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping and will update in due course.
Answered 12 Sept 2024
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Temporary Accommodation: CostsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4781More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what information her Department holds on the potential cost to local authorities for providing temporary accommodation for homeless people in the 2024-25 financial year.
Answer: The Government recognises that homelessness levels are far too high and that this can have a devastating impact on those involved, as well as placing financial strain on councils. Local authorities have reported the costs of providing temporary accommodat...
Answered 12 Sept 2024
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Homelessness: Departmental CoordinationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4544More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what her planned timetable is for holding the inaugural meeting of the inter-ministerial group on homelessness; and how frequently that group will meet.
Answer: The Deputy Prime Minister is responsible for cross-governmental coordination of policy to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping and will update in due course.
Answered 11 Sept 2024
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Temporary Accommodation: CostsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4543More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has made an estimate of the potential costs to local authorities of providing temporary accommodation in line with their their homelessness relief duties in the 2024-
Answer: The Government recognises that homelessness levels are far too high and that this can have a devastating impact on those involved, as well as placing financial strain on councils. Local authorities have reported the costs of providing temporary accommodat...
Answered 11 Sept 2024
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Abortion: DemonstrationsHome OfficeTabled 6 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4542More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department plans to set a date to commence Section 9 of the Public Order Act 2023 to enforce safe access zones outside abortion clinics.
Answer: We are committed to commencing Section 9 of the Public Order Act 2023 as soon as possible. Protecting women’s rights is a priority for this government, and it is vital that anyone exercising their legal right to access abortion services is free from haras...
Answered 11 Sept 2024
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