Caroline Dinenage MP: written questions
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Institutes of TechnologyDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 21587More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many students took higher technical education courses at Institutes of Technology in each academic year between 2018-19 and 2023-24.
Answer: The collaborative approach between further education, higher education and employers developed by Institutes of Technology (IoTs) is valued. The department will be working with the sector as we develop our strategy for post-16 education and skills. Inform...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordInstitutes of TechnologyDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 21586More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to support Institutes of Technology.
Answer: The collaborative approach between further education, higher education and employers developed by Institutes of Technology (IoTs) is valued. The department will be working with the sector as we develop our strategy for post-16 education and skills. Inform...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordCrown Prosecution ServiceMinistry of JusticeTabled 3 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 21585More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 4 December 2024 to Question 16135 on Crown Prosecution Service and with reference to the The Better Case Management Revival Handbook, published in January 2023, what steps her Department
Answer: The management of case progression and listing across the criminal courts is a judicial function. As part of their systemic oversight, the senior judiciary produced (and have subsequently kept under review) a framework of guidance to drive improved perfor...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Private EducationMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 21584More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to extend Continuity of Education Allowance to all service personnel.
Answer: Following the budget statement by the Chancellor on 30 October 2024, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) confirmed it would carry out an in-year re-rating of the continuity of education allowance (CEA), which is a contribution towards boarding education. The me...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Private EducationMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 21583More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will review the uplift in Continuity of Education Allowance for costs associated with VAT on independent school fees after six months.
Answer: Following the budget statement by the Chancellor on 30 October 2024, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) confirmed it would carry out an in-year re-rating of the continuity of education allowance (CEA), which is a contribution towards boarding education. The me...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Labour TurnoverMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 21582More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to increase retention of service personnel.
Answer: The new Government’s work in improving retention and recruitment is part of a package of measures aimed to renew the contract between the nation and those who serve. We are modernising and refining our policies and processes to attract, and then retain th...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Private EducationMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 21581More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the uplift in Continuity of Education allowance for costs associated with VAT on independent school fees.
Answer: Following the budget statement by the Chancellor on 30 October 2024, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) confirmed it would carry out an in-year re-rating of the continuity of education allowance (CEA), which is a contribution towards boarding education. The me...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordDM GosportMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 21580More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to maintain (a) Service Family Accommodation and (b) training base accommodation in Gosport.
Answer: Service Family Accommodation (SFA). In the last year, 25 SFA at Gosport were fully refurbished to enable them to be occupied by Service families. Additionally, 241 SFA have had, or are receiving, improvement works to include new boilers, kitchens and bath...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordVoice over Internet Protocol: GosportDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 9 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18528More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the migration of analogue phone lines to digital voice over internet protocol on elderly people in Gosport.
Answer: The Government recognises that some customers may face heightened risks during the migration from the analogue landline network to voice over internet protocol and my officials and I have worked hard since the election on mitigating risks to vulnerable pe...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordVoice over Internet ProtocolDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 9 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18527More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to run an awareness campaign for the switchover from analogue to digital phone lines.
Answer: The Government is supporting plans put forward by major communication providers to run an awareness campaign, paid for by industry, for the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) migration to digital landlines. The campaign will be launched in 2025.
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordYouth Organisations: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 9 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18526More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if her Department will take steps to support the funding of uniformed youth organisations to (a) help tackle waiting lists and (b) expand volunteering opportunities for young people.
Answer: This Government fully recognises the importance of youth services to help young people live safe and healthy lives, and we are committed to giving all young people the chance to reach their full potential. This year, our department has funded eight unifor...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordYoung People: Civil SocietyDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 9 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18525More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the Civil Society Covenant Framework, published on 17 October 2024, what steps her Department is taking to engage with civil society on the development of the National Youth Str
Answer: The Civil Society Covenant will set out the terms of a new relationship between government and civil society through high level principles for an effective long term partnership between government and all of civil society. The complementary National Youth...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordHeart Diseases: GosportDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18524More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department plans to take to help increase (a) survival rates from out-of-hospital cardiac arrests and (b) the availability of defibrillators in Gosport.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving access to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in public spaces, and reducing inequalities in access to these life saving devices. Following the depletion of the existing AED fund, launched in September 2023, t...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDefibrillators: Public PlacesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18523More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether recipients of the community automated external defibrillator (AED) fund are required to register their AEDs onto the national defibrillator network.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving access to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in public spaces, and reducing inequalities in access to these life saving devices. Following the depletion of the existing AED fund, launched in September 2023, t...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDefibrillators: Public PlacesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18522More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department is taking steps to encourage community organisations to register defibrillators onto the national defibrillator network.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving access to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in public spaces, and reducing inequalities in access to these life saving devices. Following the depletion of the existing AED fund, launched in September 2023, t...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDefibrillators: Public PlacesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18521More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether automated external defibrillators that are installed on Government buildings are registered with the national defibrillator network.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving access to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in public spaces, and reducing inequalities in access to these life saving devices. Following the depletion of the existing AED fund, launched in September 2023, t...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordCoronavirus: VaccinationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18520More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to respond to the open letter by Clinically Vulnerable Families entitled Maintain Covid-19 Vaccine Access for All Clinically Vulnerable People, published on 19 November 2024.
Answer: We have received the open letter by Clinically Vulnerable Families on 14 November 2024, and will respond shortly.
Answered 12 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDown's Syndrome: Direct PaymentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17785More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to help ensure that people with Down Syndrome can receive direct payments from local councils.
Answer: Under the Care Act 2014, local authorities should allow those drawing on care to receive their personal budget as a direct payment, where they are satisfied this would be suitable to meet their eligible care needs, and where they have capacity under the c...
Answered 12 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSouth Atlantic Medal AssociationMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17525More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to financially support the South Atlantic Medal Association.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has no plans to provide financial support to the South Atlantic Medal Association 1982 (SAMA’82). However, veterans who have been awarded the South Atlantic Medal are entitled to concessionary travel to the Falkland Islands v...
Answered 11 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: GosportDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17087More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to increase the availability of practical driving tests in Gosport constituency.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA’s) main priority is to reduce car practical driving test waiting times, whilst upholding road safety standards. Measures in place to reduce waiting times for customers at all driving test centres (DTC), incl...
Answered 5 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordNuclear Weapons: TestingMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16482More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what medical assessments conducted at the time of nuclear weapons tests were disclosed to nuclear test veterans.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for South Holland and The Deepings on Question 14583 on 26 November 2024.
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordElectricity InterconnectorsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16141More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what data his Department holds on the amount of energy transmitted by IFA2 since 1 September 2024.
Answer: The National Energy System Operator publishes data on interconnector flows on its Data Portal. Historical data is available as part of the Historical Demand Data series, while more timely data is available in the Daily Demand Update.
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordNightclubs: ClosuresDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16140More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what plans his Department has to help reduce the rate of nightclub closures.
Answer: We recognise the important role night-time economy business plays in supporting local economies and communities. Healthy night-time economy businesses not only support our creative industries, including musicians, DJs and performance artists, but also sup...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry and Leisure: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16139More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the level of business rates relief for hospitality, leisure and entertainment businesses on such businesses.
Answer: Without any government intervention, Retail, Hospitality and Leisure (RHL) relief would have ended entirely in April 2025, creating a cliff-edge for businesses. Instead, the Government has decided to offer a 40 per cent discount to RHL properties up to a ...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordMusic Venues and NightclubsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16138More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to provide long term support for (a) nightclubs and (b) other venues; and if she will prepare and publish a nightclub strategy which provides clarity of regulation for ni
Answer: The Government is working closely with the live music industry to support an economically sustainable music sector.The Government response to the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee's report on grassroots music venues, published 14 November, sets ou...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
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