Ben Maguire MP: written questions

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Neurodiversity: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19803More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans his Department has to decrease the waiting times for diagnosis of (a) autism and (b) other (i) neurological and (ii) developmental disorders.
Answer: It is the responsibility of the integrated care boards (ICBs) in England to make available the appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population, including autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) services...
Answered 18 Dec 2024
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Autism: CornwallDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19802More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of the average waiting time for an autism diagnosis in Cornwall.
Answer: It is the responsibility of integrated care boards (ICBs) to make available appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population, including autism assessments and diagnosis, in line with relevant National Institute for Health ...
Answered 18 Dec 2024
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Agriculture: Inheritance TaxTreasuryTabled 12 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19797More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of applying a working farm test which would exempt estates actively being used for farming from changes to Inheritance Tax rules at the Autumn Budget 2024.
Answer: The longstanding rules already mean agricultural property relief is currently only available if the property includes agricultural land that is occupied for agricultural purposes. It may be occupied by the owners of the land or others, such as a tenant fa...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
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Development Aid: Children's RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19794More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help protect the rights of children in countries experiencing the worst impacts of climate change.
Answer: This Government is committed to the promotion, protection and realisation of children's rights. We know that children are disproportionately at risk from the effects of climate change, and children and young people will be at the forefront of shaping a re...
Answered 19 Dec 2024
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Biometric Residence Permits: UkraineHome OfficeTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19613More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to support Ukrainian biometric residence permit holders whose jobs may be affected by the revised biometric residence permit extension application period.
Answer: The Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme will open applications on 4 February 2025, with applications being accepted within 28-days of an individual’s current permission expiring.Applications under most immigration routes are only accepted 28 days be...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
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Biometric Residence PermitsHome OfficeTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19612More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of shortening the application period for extending biometric residence permits from three months to 28 days on (a) all biometric residence permit h
Answer: The Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme will open applications on 4 February 2025, with applications being accepted within 28-days of an individual’s current permission expiring.Applications under most immigration routes are only accepted 28 days be...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
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Sewage: CornwallDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19611More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to (a) tackle and (b) prevent sewage dumping at Harlyn Bay.
Answer: Cleaning up our rivers, lakes and seas is a top Government priority. The Water (Special Measures) Bill will deliver on the government’s commitment to put water companies under special measures. It will drive meaningful improvements in the performance and ...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
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Sewage: CornwallDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19610More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to (a) tackle and (b) prevent sewage dumping at Harbour Cove.
Answer: Cleaning up our rivers, lakes and seas is a top Government priority. The Water (Special Measures) Bill will deliver on the government’s commitment to put water companies under special measures. It will drive meaningful improvements in the performance and ...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
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Sewage: CornwallDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19609More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to (a) tackle and (b) prevent sewage dumping at Gwithian Beach.
Answer: Cleaning up our rivers, lakes and seas is a top Government priority. The Water (Special Measures) Bill will deliver on the government’s commitment to put water companies under special measures. It will drive meaningful improvements in the performance and ...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
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Sewage: CornwallDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19608More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to (a) tackle and (b) prevent sewage dumping at Greenbank Cove.
Answer: Cleaning up our rivers, lakes and seas is a top Government priority. The Water (Special Measures) Bill will deliver on the government’s commitment to put water companies under special measures. It will drive meaningful improvements in the performance and ...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
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Sewage: CornwallDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19607More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to (a) tackle and (b) prevent sewage dumping at Great Western Beach.
Answer: Cleaning up our rivers, lakes and seas is a top Government priority. The Water (Special Measures) Bill will deliver on the government’s commitment to put water companies under special measures. It will drive meaningful improvements in the performance and ...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
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Sewage: CornwallDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19606More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to (a) tackle and (b) prevent sewage dumping at Godrevy Beach.
Answer: Cleaning up our rivers, lakes and seas is a top Government priority. The Water (Special Measures) Bill will deliver on the government’s commitment to put water companies under special measures. It will drive meaningful improvements in the performance and ...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
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Sewage: CornwallDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19605More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to (a) tackle and (b) prevent sewage dumping at Fox Cove.
Answer: Cleaning up our rivers, lakes and seas is a top Government priority. The Water (Special Measures) Bill will deliver on the government’s commitment to put water companies under special measures. It will drive meaningful improvements in the performance and ...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
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Sewage: CornwallDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19604More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to (a) tackle and (b) prevent sewage dumping at Fistral Beach.
Answer: Cleaning up our rivers, lakes and seas is a top Government priority. The Water (Special Measures) Bill will deliver on the government’s commitment to put water companies under special measures. It will drive meaningful improvements in the performance and ...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
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Sewage: CornwallDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19603More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to (a) tackle and (b) prevent sewage dumping at Fishing Cove.
Answer: Cleaning up our rivers, lakes and seas is a top Government priority. The Water (Special Measures) Bill will deliver on the government’s commitment to put water companies under special measures. It will drive meaningful improvements in the performance and ...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
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Sewage: CornwallDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19602More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to (a) tackle and (b) prevent sewage dumping at Crantock Beach.
Answer: Cleaning up our rivers, lakes and seas is a top Government priority. The Water (Special Measures) Bill will deliver on the government’s commitment to put water companies under special measures. It will drive meaningful improvements in the performance and ...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
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Sewage: CornwallDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19601More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to (a) tackle and (b) prevent sewage dumping at Constantine Bay.
Answer: Cleaning up our rivers, lakes and seas is a top Government priority. The Water (Special Measures) Bill will deliver on the government’s commitment to put water companies under special measures. It will drive meaningful improvements in the performance and ...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
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Sewage: CornwallDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19600More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to (a) tackle and (b) prevent sewage dumping at Chapel Porth Beach.
Answer: Cleaning up our rivers, lakes and seas is a top Government priority. The Water (Special Measures) Bill will deliver on the government’s commitment to put water companies under special measures. It will drive meaningful improvements in the performance and ...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
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Sewage: CornwallDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19599More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to (a) tackle and (b) prevent sewage dumping at Black Cliff Beach.
Answer: Cleaning up our rivers, lakes and seas is a top Government priority. The Water (Special Measures) Bill will deliver on the government’s commitment to put water companies under special measures. It will drive meaningful improvements in the performance and ...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
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Sewage: CornwallDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19598More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to (a) tackle and (b) prevent sewage dumping at Bedruthan Steps Beach.
Answer: Cleaning up our rivers, lakes and seas is a top Government priority. The Water (Special Measures) Bill will deliver on the government’s commitment to put water companies under special measures. It will drive meaningful improvements in the performance and ...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
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Sewage: CornwallDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19597More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to (a) tackle and (b) prevent sewage dumping at Bassetts Cove.
Answer: Cleaning up our rivers, lakes and seas is a top Government priority. The Water (Special Measures) Bill will deliver on the government’s commitment to put water companies under special measures. It will drive meaningful improvements in the performance and ...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
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Cycleways: CornwallDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19596More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if her Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of extending the Camel Trail in North Cornwall to (a) Camelford and (b) beyond.
Answer: A feasibility study for this route has been funded through Shared Prosperity Funding, applied for by the local town council and Cornwall Council Community Area Partnership Lead. Sustrans, who manage the National Cycle Network, has put proposals to Active ...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
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Further Education: Bus ServicesDepartment for EducationTabled 9 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18842More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of providing ring-fenced funding to post-16 colleges to fund bus transport for students.
Answer: The department recognises that the cost and availability of public transport can be an issue for some 16 to 19-year-olds when travelling to their college or sixth form.It is the responsibility of local authorities to put in place transport arrangements to...
Answered 19 Dec 2024
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Construction: FraudDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 9 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18841More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to help tackle rogue builders.
Answer: There are a strong set of consumer law duties that apply to builders like any other trader in the UK, and the Government believes that dealing with rogue builders is primarily a matter of effective enforcement of that legislation. To this end DBT is stren...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
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Roads: SafetyDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18327More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of allowing hon. Members to propose locations for funding from the Road Safety Strategy.
Answer: The Department has not made an assessment. The Department has begun work on a new Road Safety Strategy, the first in over a decade. The Department will share more details in due course. Local authorities are responsible for the management of local roads, ...
Answered 9 Dec 2024
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