Charlotte Cane MP: written questions 2025
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Counter-terrorismHome OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55857More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress her Department has made on recruiting a Permanent Prevent Commissioner.
Answer: The Home Secretary announced the creation of a new Independent Prevent Commissioner role in a statement to the House on 17 December 2024. Lord David Anderson KC was announced as the interim Commissioner on 21 January, to allow work to begin swiftly. An op...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: EnergyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51039More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure sustainable energy use in AI growth zones.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of continued innovation and efficiency of AI infrastructure as we deliver AI Growth Zones (AIGZs).AIGZs will seek to shift energy demand to areas with greater capacity, reducing pressure on congested parts of the g...
Answered 16 May 2025
Original Parliament recordResearch: FinanceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51038More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of increasing spending on research and development.
Answer: Research and development (R&D) is key to our agenda to boost growth and improve lives by maximising the potential of science and technology. Investment in R&D underpins the innovations that help the UK boost productivity and create high-paid jobs....
Answered 16 May 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: Rural AreasDepartment for TransportTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51037More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to increase access to rail links in rural communities.
Answer: The government knows that public transport needs to be better integrated in order to improve the experience for passengers, providing access to services and keeping communities connected. We also know that in rural areas, bus services can be a lifeline fo...
Answered 15 May 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: StandardsDepartment for TransportTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51036More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of passenger rail performance.
Answer: Improved performance is one of this Government’s strategic priorities for rail services. We are determined to enhance services for passengers and deliver better value for money for the taxpayer. Following a decade of decline, we are starting to see train ...
Answered 15 May 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: FaresDepartment for TransportTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51035More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to make rail fares more affordable.
Answer: We are overhauling the fares system to make it easier for passengers to trust that they are buying the right ticket and getting the best fare. We need to balance affordability for both passengers and taxpayers as we reform fares and deliver Great British ...
Answered 13 May 2025
Original Parliament recordLarge Goods Vehicles: ConcreteDepartment for TransportTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47457More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate her Department has made of the potential impact of changes to the maximum weight of volumetric concrete mixers on the number of lorry drivers required.
Answer: The call for evidence conducted from October to December 2023 was an opportunity for respondents to present evidence, but it did not reveal significant new evidence supporting a change in policy.The outcome of my department’s review into VCMs was publishe...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordLarge Goods Vehicles: ConcreteDepartment for TransportTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47456More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate her Department has made of the potential impact of changes to the weight of volumetric concrete mixers on (a) the number of journeys undertaken by volumetric concrete mixers and (b) carbon emissio
Answer: The Department ran a call for evidence from October to December 2023 seeking views on three potential options on weight limits for Volumetric Concrete Mixers (VCMs). The following factors were considered: reduction in payload per journey, increased waste,...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: InfrastructureDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47455More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans he has to assess land use changes in applications for new energy infrastructure.
Answer: Land use changes arising from proposals for new energy infrastructure are subject to rigorous planning processes, which will involve a comprehensive Examination process for those that meet the criteria of a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project.
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordNational GridDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47454More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to increase grid capacity.
Answer: The Government is taking action to deliver a major expansion of the electricity network. We are working closely with Ofgem and the National Energy System Operator to speed up delivery of new network infrastructure through reforms to planning, support for ...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47453More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to help improve the energy efficiency of homes.
Answer: The Warm Homes Plan will help people find ways to save money on energy bills and transform our ageing building stock into comfortable, low-carbon homes that are fit for the future. We will upgrade up to 5 million homes across the country by accelerating t...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPre-school Education: RecruitmentDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47030More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to improve recruitment in the early years sector.
Answer: The early years workforce is at the heart of the government’s mission to give every child the best start in life and deliver the Plan for Change. The department is determined to create change in the approach to early years, focusing on high-quality early ...
Answered 2 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPupils: Mental HealthDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47029More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to support the mental health and well-being of school students.
Answer: This government is committed to improving mental health support for all children and young people. This is critical to high and rising standards in schools and breaking down barriers to opportunity, helping pupils to achieve and thrive in education.That i...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordBreakfast Clubs: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47028More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of levels of breakfast club funding.
Answer: Over 750 early adopter schools are now delivering free breakfast clubs across the country as part of a test and learn phase before further rollout of the programme. The department has used existing programmes and costs to determine the funding rates for e...
Answered 2 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSkills England: Parliamentary ScrutinyDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47027More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure that Skills England is subject to parliamentary scrutiny.
Answer: As an Executive Agency, Skills England will be subject to clear requirements on governance, transparency and accountability as set out by the Cabinet Office and applying across government.A sponsor Minister within the department will be accountable to Par...
Answered 2 May 2025
Original Parliament recordFirst Time BuyersMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46341More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to support first time buyers.
Answer: The affordability challenges facing prospective first-time buyers mean that too many people are now locked out of homeownership. This government is determined to change that, ensuring that young families and hardworking renters can buy a home of their own...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: SubsidiesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42641More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to support homegrown produce following the closure of the Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme.
Answer: The Government’s commitment to our horticulture sector and its vital role in strengthening food security by ensuring a reliable and sustainable supply of home-grown fresh produce remains steadfast. Underlining this commitment to our growers is our farming...
Answered 17 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: DisabilityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40688More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of proposed reductions to Official Development Assistance funding on the implementation of his Department's disability inc
Answer: The Prime Minister has set out a new strategic vision for government spending on defence and security and Official Development Assistance (ODA). Detailed decisions on how the ODA budget will be used will be worked through as part of the ongoing Spending R...
Answered 2 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordCushing's Syndrome: TirzepatideDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39223More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of prescribing Mounjaro for Cushing's syndrome on the NHS.
Answer: The Department has made no assessment. Mounjaro is not licensed as a treatment option for Cushing’s syndrome. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) would consider an evaluation of Mounjaro for Cushing’s syndrome if the company, Eli ...
Answered 26 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordTeachers: RecruitmentDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35471More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment she has made of the trends in the level of teacher recruitment.
Answer: High-quality teaching is the biggest in-school factor that makes a difference to a child’s education, so having sufficient expert teachers is critical to the government’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity and boost the life chances for every c...
Answered 13 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordChildcare: StandardsDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35470More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure the availability of high-quality childcare.
Answer: It is the department’s ambition that parents have access to high-quality, affordable and flexible early education and childcare.Next year alone, we plan to provide over £8 billion for the early years entitlements, which is a more than 30% increase compare...
Answered 12 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordPupils: Young CarersDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35469More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to help tackle persistent absence among young carers.
Answer: The department wants to ensure that young carers have the best life chances by supporting them in their education. We recognise that absence from school is almost always a symptom of wider needs and barriers that a family is facing. It is often the best e...
Answered 12 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordPupils: Mental HealthDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35468More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to support the mental health and well-being of school students.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member for Ely and East Cambridgeshire to the answer of 4 March 2025 to Question 33348.
Answered 11 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordFree School MealsDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35467More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of expanding the eligibility criteria for free school meals.
Answer: Under current programmes, 2.1 million disadvantaged pupils are registered to receive benefits-based free school meals (FSM). An additional 1.3 million are eligible for a free meal under universal infant free school meals. The government is committed to de...
Answered 12 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34111More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the reduction in ODA spending on the UK's role in (a) international development and (b) humanitarian aid.
Answer: The Prime Minister has set out a new strategic vision for government spending on defence and security, and Official Development Assistance (ODA). Detailed decisions on how the ODA budget will be used will be worked through as part of the ongoing Spending ...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
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