Charlotte Cane MP: written questions 2025
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Development Aid: HealthForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34110More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will list the global health programmes which will have their UK contributions (a) reduced and (b) cut, in the context of reductions in the level of ODA spending.
Answer: The impact on specific programmes is being worked through following the decision to reduce UK Official Development Assistance (ODA) from 0.5% of Gross National Income (GNI) to 0.3% in 2027. We will be taking a rigorous approach to ensure all ODA delivers ...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: HealthForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34109More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of reductions in ODA spending on the effectiveness of the UK's contributions to (a) global health, (b) vaccination and (c)
Answer: The impact on specific programmes is being worked through following the decision to reduce UK Official Development Assistance (ODA) from 0.5% of Gross National Income (GNI) to 0.3% in 2027. We will be taking a rigorous approach to ensure all ODA delivers ...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34108More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of reductions in spending on Official Development Assistance on levels of (a) mortality and (b) disease in countries to wh
Answer: The impact on specific programmes is being worked through following the decision to reduce UK Official Development Assistance (ODA) from 0.5% of Gross National Income (GNI) to 0.3% in 2027. We will be taking a rigorous approach to ensure all ODA delivers ...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordEconomic Growth: Rural AreasTreasuryTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34107More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what fiscal steps she is taking to increase growth in rural areas.
Answer: Kick starting economic growth, including in rural areas, is the number one mission of this Government so we can put more money in people’s pockets. A prosperous rural economy will be underpinned by strong public services, improvements to rural connectivit...
Answered 7 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDigital Services TaxTreasuryTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34106More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of increasing the Digital Services Tax.
Answer: While the Government keeps all tax policy under review, we have no plans to raise the rate of the Digital Services Tax (DST).The UK remains committed to removing the DST once a global solution on the taxation of the digital economy through Pillar 1 of the...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordFinancial Services: DisadvantagedTreasuryTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34105More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has of the potential merits of introducing a national financial inclusion strategy.
Answer: On 5 December, the Government announced its intention to publish a Financial Inclusion Strategy, developed alongside a supporting Committee. The Financial Inclusion Committee’s mission is to tackle barriers to individual and households’ ability to access ...
Answered 6 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordPark Homes: SalesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 25 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33709More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to implement the recommendations of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities's report entitled The impact of a change in the maximum park home s
Answer: The park homes sector is an important part of the housing market.The government recognises that there are longstanding concerns about the requirement to pay site owners a commission upon sale of a park home.We will set out plans in due course to seek furt...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordPark Homes: SalesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 25 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33708More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the research by her Department entitled The impact of a change in the maximum park home sale
Answer: The park homes sector is an important part of the housing market.The government recognises that there are longstanding concerns about the requirement to pay site owners a commission upon sale of a park home.We will set out plans in due course to seek furt...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: StandardsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 25 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33707More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of delays to the implementation of the Future Homes Standard on home efficiency standards.
Answer: The Government understands the urgency of introducing new energy efficiency standards so that as many homes as possible are built to be zero-carbon ready. We are committed to implementing the Future Homes Standard this year, and are taking the time to set...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordElections: Proof of IdentityMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 25 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33706More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to review voter identification requirements ahead of the May 2024 local elections.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 33335 answered on 27 February 2025.
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordPlanning: Climate ChangeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 25 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33705More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to ensure that planning decisions support the Government’s climate targets.
Answer: Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing the world today, and the planning system can play a powerful role in helping to mitigate and adapt to its effects.The revised National Planning Policy Framework published on 12 December 2024 made som...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordChemistry: Vocational EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32709More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department is taking steps to help increase access to (a) technical and (b) vocational pathways for (i) training and (ii) employment in the chemical sciences sector.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member for Ely and East Cambridgeshire to the answer of 19 February 2025 to Question 30787.
Answered 13 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordChemistry: EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32708More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department is taking steps to ensure that chemistry education includes (a) green, (b) digital and (c) transferrable skills alongside technical knowledge of the subject.
Answer: The government recognises that science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects, such as chemistry, are vital for the UK’s future economic needs and to drive up productivity. Chemistry skills, in particular, are necessary for a range of ca...
Answered 6 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordChemistry: Skilled WorkersDepartment for EducationTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32707More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of the report by the Royal Society of Chemistry entitled Future workforce and educational pathways, published in January 2025.
Answer: The department is aware of the report and we recognise the importance of skills in all sectors, including the chemical sector, which is why the government is developing a comprehensive strategy for post‐16 education and skills, to break down barriers to o...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBurglaryHome OfficeTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31563More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking with the police to help reduce the number of burglaries.
Answer: We recognise the profound impact burglary can have on individuals and the wider community. For too long a culture has been allowed to develop whereby victims of burglary believe if they report what has happened, no one will come and nothing will be done.T...
Answered 28 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordSewage: Waste DisposalDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31562More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to tackle illegal sewage dumping.
Answer: This Government has taken immediate and substantial action to address the performance of water companies who are not delivering for the environment or their customers. The Water (Special Measures) Bill will provide the most significant increase in enforce...
Answered 25 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordRailwaysDepartment for TransportTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29728More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to increase railway capacity.
Answer: The department requires its operators to plan services and rail timetables that are designed to meet expected passenger demand. These should be resilient and provide value for money for the taxpayer. Timetables are kept under review and, where appropriate...
Answered 14 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: Sustainable DevelopmentDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29718More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department taking to promote the sustainable development of AI capacity.
Answer: The AI Opportunities Action Plan sets out how we will achieve our AI ambitions by laying the foundations for growth, driving adoption and building UK capabilities. We recognise that data centres face sustainability challenges, from energy demands to water...
Answered 14 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Digital TechnologyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29717More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help SMEs adopt digital technology.
Answer: To support more small businesses' digitisation efforts, we announced at Budget 2024 that we would extend the work of the SME Digital Adoption Taskforce. The Taskforce is made up of industry experts and focuses on addressing the challenge of how to support...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: Skilled WorkersDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29714More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to ensure that workforce skills adapt to the role of AI in the economy.
Answer: Lifelong learning and adaptability are key to ensuring everyone can prosper in an increasingly technology-driven world. The AI Opportunities Action Plan outlines the steps the UK will take to build a strong, diverse talent pipeline, realising AI benefits ...
Answered 14 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordInternet: ChildrenDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29712More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that smaller platforms are adequately regulated to protect children from online harms.
Answer: Government’s priority is the effective implementation of the Online Safety Act 2023 so that children can benefit from its wide-reaching protections. The Act’s illegal content duties and, where relevant, child safety duties, will apply to services of all s...
Answered 14 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordPharmacyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29234More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support community pharmacies.
Answer: The Government recognises that pharmacies are an integral part of the fabric of our communities, as an easily accessible front door to the National Health Service, staffed by highly trained and skilled healthcare professionals.The Government is committed ...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordMental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29233More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department plans to take to improve access to mental health services.
Answer: People with mental health issues are not getting the support or care they need, which is why we will fix the broken system to ensure we give mental health the same attention and focus as physical health, so that people can be confident in accessing high q...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: FloodsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 30 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27739More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to support farmers impacted by flooding.
Answer: Defra’s Environmental Land Management schemes provide payments for managing land and water in a way that reduces flood risk. The Sustainable Farming Incentive provides payments for several actions to improve soil health, including herbal leys and multi-sp...
Answered 5 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordFlood ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 30 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27738More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to support flood preparedness projects.
Answer: We are investing a record £2.65 billion over two years in building, maintaining and repairing our flood and coastal defences, protecting 66,500 properties and funding around 1,000 projects. This includes £108 million we are shifting towards maintenance to...
Answered 10 Feb 2025
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