Bradley Thomas MP: written questions

Written questions

• Public HousesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 14 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9111More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to support the long-term viability of pubs (a) in Bromsgrove constituency and (b) nationally.

  Answer: Pubs, including those in Bromsgrove, are at the heart of our communities and vital for economic growth. That is why the Government is creating a fairer business rate system by introducing permanently lower tax rates for retail, hospitality, and leisure bu...

  Answered 5 Nov 2024

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• General Practitioners: BromsgroveDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9110More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the GP-to-patient ratio in Bromsgrove constituency.

  Answer: In August 2024, the median number of Full Time Equivalent (FTE) doctors in general practice (GP) per 10,000 registered patients in the Bromsgrove constituency was 7.2. The median number nationally of FTE fully qualified GPs per 10,000 registered patients ...

  Answered 22 Oct 2024

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• Mobile Phones: BromsgroveDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 9 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8353More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of mobile phone coverage for cellular calls in Bromsgrove constituency.

  Answer: It’s inadequate, but the government wants all areas of the UK to benefit from mobile connectivity.Ofcom’s recent reporting shows that 98% of Bromsgrove has 4G geographic coverage from all four mobile operators, and that basic (non-standalone) 5G is availa...

  Answered 18 Oct 2024

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• Private Education: VATDepartment for EducationTabled 7 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7653More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to help ensure that children who eave the independent sector in areas with no state school availability are safeguarded.

  Answer: This government is committed to ending the VAT exemption that private schools enjoy. Research by the Institute for Fiscal Studies indicates that the number of pupils who may switch schools as a result of this change is likely to represent a very small pro...

  Answered 17 Oct 2024

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• Flood Control: BromsgroveDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 7 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7652More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how the Floods Resilience Task Force will work with stakeholders in Bromsgrove constituency.

  Answer: The Government’s new Floods Resilience Taskforce marks a new approach to preparing for flooding. It brings together a range of partners in national, regional and local Government, including the Environment Agency (EA), Devolved Administrations, selected R...

  Answered 17 Oct 2024

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• Universities: Freedom of ExpressionDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7046More

  Question: To ask the Secretary for Education, what steps she is taking to help protect free speech on university campuses.

  Answer: This government fully supports freedom of speech and academic freedom. Higher education (HE) must be a space for robust discussion and intellectual rigour. This is enshrined within the existing legislation, whereby universities have a legal obligation to ...

  Answered 14 Oct 2024

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