Charlotte Cane MP: written questions
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Palliative Care: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64234More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that integrated care boards (a) commission children’s palliative care and (b) fund children’s hospices in (i) an equitable and (ii) a sustainable way.
Answer: Palliative care services, including children’s palliative care services, are included in the list of services an integrated care board (ICB) must commission. This promotes a more consistent national approach and supports commissioners in prioritising pall...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHospices: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64233More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make it his policy to (a) continue to provide financial support for children's hospices and (b) increase the level of funding in line with (i) inflation and (ii) rises in costs.
Answer: NHS England has provided £26 million in revenue funding for children and young people’s hospices for 2025/26, through what was, until recently, known as the Children and Young People’s Hospice Grant. This was an increase in funding from £25 million in 202...
Answered 8 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordAnaemiaDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59924More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to ensure that aplastic anaemia is (a) recognised and (b) included on the NHS England website; and if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of providing accessibl
Answer: Working under the UK Rare Diseases Framework, the Government is committed to improving the lives of those living with rare diseases, such as aplastic anaemia.There are over 7,000 rare diseases often needing highly specialised input, and so the National He...
Answered 10 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHorse PassportsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59689More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department plans to implement a mandatory Digital Equine ID system.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 31 March 2025 to the hon. Member for Windsor, UIN 41275.
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordVocational EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58874More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to support routes into vocational education pathways for people over the age of 22.
Answer: The government supports learners through technical education, including apprenticeships and Skills Bootcamps. We are transforming the apprenticeships offer into a new growth and skills offer, which will provide greater flexibility to employers and learner...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAccess to Work ProgrammeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56597More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department plans to take to reduce the backlog in Access to Work claims.
Answer: We are committed to reducing waiting times for new applications for Access to Work and are considering the best way to deliver that for customers. We have increased the number of staff processing Access to Work claims and applications from customers who a...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSolar PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55916More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to verify the ethical integrity of supply chains in solar energy developments.
Answer: The Government is clear that no company should have forced labour in its supply chain and we are committed to ensuring that solar developers engage in ethical procurement. Legislation and guidance are in place to help developers take action, and we are ex...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSolar PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55915More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that (a) the Sunnica scheme and (b) other solar energy projects do not use components linked to (i) forced and (ii) slave labour in their supply chains.
Answer: The Government does not comment on the details of specific projects. We are, however, clear that no UK company, whether public or private, should have forced labour in its supply chain. Legislation and guidance are in place to help developers take action,...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSolar PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55914More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the merits of applying the same ethical sourcing requirements that apply to Great British Energy to private sector solar developers operating in the UK.
Answer: This Government is clear that no company in the UK, whether public or private, should have forced labour in its supply chain. Legislation and guidance are already in place to help businesses take action against modern slavery, and DESNZ is working across ...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCounter-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
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