Claire Hanna MP: written questions
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Written questions
Workplace PensionsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6607More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the oral evidence provided by the Minister for Pensions to the Work and Pensions Committee on defined benefit pension schemes on 10 January 2024, Session 2023-24, HC 144, what plans sh
Answer: I have heard about the problems experienced by Defined Benefit pension scheme members adjusting to an income in retirement which may be less than they were expecting following the insolvency of their employer. I recognise the importance of these issues fo...
Answered 15 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordGaza and Lebanon: CeasefiresForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6606More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his Israeli counterpart on implementing an immediate ceasefire in (a) Lebanon and (b) Gaza.
Answer: A resolution to this conflict has been a priority since day one of this government - the Foreign Secretary has visited Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories twice and the Prime Minister has spoken to both PM Netanyahu and President Abbas. We wer...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordElectronic CigarettesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6605More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress his Department has made on introducing a ban on single use vapes.
Answer: We are reviewing the current proposals to restrict the sale and supply of single use vapes and will outline next steps as soon as possible.
Answered 10 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordInternet: Northern IrelandDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6604More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if her Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of developing a unique IP address for Northern Ireland residents to prevent geo blocking of Irish sports coverage from Ireland.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of residents of Northern Ireland being able to access coverage of important sporting and other cultural events that are relevant to communities across the island of Ireland.While decisions on the coverage of sporti...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordMushrooms: Northern IrelandDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5398More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will (a) hold discussions with the (Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in the Northern Ireland Executive on the potential impact of levels of (i) investment
Answer: This Government is serious about revitalising the relationship between UK and Devolved Governments and partnering to deliver economic growth and stability. The Seasonal Workers visa route is a bespoke visa currently available for workers outside of the UK...
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordJournalism: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 10 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5126More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps he is taking to ensure that journalists in Northern Ireland are protected from (a) threats of violence from paramilitary groups, (b) surveillance from security forces and (c) pressure to revea
Answer: A free, independent media is a cornerstone of our democracy. It is vital that journalists are able to continue their work without the fear of attack or threat. The Department of Digital, Culture, Media & Sport is responsible for the National Action Pl...
Answered 17 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordJournalism: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 10 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5125More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has had with the Police Service of Northern Ireland on recent threats of violence against a Sunday World journalist.
Answer: Journalists play a vital role in our society. It is unacceptable that they should find themselves threatened for doing their job. I meet regularly with the Chief Constable and his senior team regarding national security and discuss a range of issues. I co...
Answered 17 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5124More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with (a) Ofgem and (b) energy companies on introducing a social tariff for low-income households.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting low-income households this winter, and we are continuing to deliver the Warm Home Discount which provides an annual £150 rebate off energy bills to eligible low-income households. Last month, I met with energy su...
Answered 18 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordGlass: RecyclingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 4 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4268More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of the extender producer responsibility scheme on sustainable glass producers.
Answer: No, the 2022 PePR impact assessment made an assessment of the impact of introducing the scheme on packaging producers as a whole. This does not split the assessment by sector. The Government has now published the first set of pEPR illustrative base fees a...
Answered 13 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Northern IrelandHome OfficeTabled 4 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4267More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions she has had with contractors on the provision of appropriate accommodation for asylum seeker families in Northern Ireland.
Answer: Home Office officials meet regularly with our accommodation provider for Northern Ireland, Mears, who are obliged under the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract (AASC) to ensure that asylum accommodation meets all statutory requirements.The ...
Answered 13 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordCancer: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3193More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has had discussions with Leukaemia UK on publication of a cancer strategy.
Answer: The Department has not had discussions with Leukaemia UK regarding the publication of a cancer strategy. The NHS Long Term Plan, published in January 2019, sets out the National Health Service’s current key ambitions on cancer. The plan sets out the NHS a...
Answered 5 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: WaterForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3192More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to advance clean water, sanitation, and hygiene programmes globally.
Answer: The UK is committed to advancing access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in developing countries and for those most likely to be marginalised, including women and girls. Our £18.5 million WASH Systems for Health programme is supporting governments ...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordCivil Disorder: BelfastNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3191More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent discussions he has had with the (a) NI Executive and (b) Police Service of Northern Ireland on anti-immigration disorder and violence in Belfast in August 2024.
Answer: The disorder was unacceptable and does not represent the real Northern Ireland. Public safety and community cohesion are primarily the responsibility of local elected Ministers and I have therefore remained in close contact with the NI Executive and the P...
Answered 6 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordInsurance CompaniesTreasuryTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3190More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with regulators on ensuring that the insurance industry treats consumers equally in all regions.
Answer: Treasury Ministers and officials have regular meetings with a wide variety of organisations in the public and private sectors on an ongoing basis. The Government is determined that insurers should treat all customers fairly and insurance companies are req...
Answered 5 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordBreast CancerDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1818More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he plans to take to ensure that people with breast cancer receive (a) an early diagnosis and (b) swift treatment.
Answer: The Department is responsible for healthcare in England. In Northern Ireland, health is a transferred matter.Improving early diagnosis of cancer, including breast cancer, is a priority for NHS England. NHS England has an ambition to diagnose 75% of cancer...
Answered 1 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordDeveloping Countries: EducationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1817More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of developing a national strategy for global education.
Answer: Access to education for all is a priority for the FCDO. Education supports a country's economic growth and enables children to live lives where they have a wider range of choices. Since 2015, the UK has ensured 19.8 million children have received a decent...
Answered 2 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordDeveloping Countries: EducationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1816More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of reinstating funding to the Global Education Project.
Answer: Access to education for all is a priority for the FCDO. Education supports a country's economic growth and enables children to live lives where they have a wider range of choices. Since 2015, the UK has ensured 19.8 million children have received a decent...
Answered 2 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordAviation: DisabilityDepartment for TransportTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1815More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she plans to take to help improve accessibility on flights for disabled passengers.
Answer: Accessible air travel is a key priority, and everyone should be able to fly with ease and dignity. Government is committed to working closely with industry and stakeholders to make progress in improving aviation accessibility.
Answered 31 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordImmigration: Hong KongHome OfficeTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1583More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to grant full British citizenship to Hong Kong (a) British National (Overseas) and (b) British Dependent Territories Citizen passport holders who move to the UK.
Answer: British National (Overseas) (BN(O) passport holders may apply for a BN(O) visa which entitles them, and their dependent family members, to reside in the UK. After 5 years’ qualifying residence, and being free from immigration time restrictions for a furth...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: MigrantsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1582More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to review the immigration health surcharge.
Answer: The Government has not announced any plans to review the policy.
Answered 12 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordDentistry: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1581More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to review the standards of training for dentistry students.
Answer: The General Dental Council (GDC) is the independent regulator for dentists and dental care professionals in the United Kingdom. The GDC sets the standards of training and education required, including clinical placements, to gain entry to its register, an...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordDentistry: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1580More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of increasing the clinical experience dentists receive before becoming eligible to practice.
Answer: The General Dental Council (GDC) is the independent regulator for dentists and dental care professionals in the United Kingdom. The GDC sets the standards of training and education required, including clinical placements, to gain entry to its register, an...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordDentistry: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1579More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of making dental (a) foundation and (b) vocational training mandatory for dentists entering private practice.
Answer: The General Dental Council (GDC) is the independent regulator of dentistry in the United Kingdom, and sets the standards that must be met by domestic and international applicants wishing to be added to the UK dental register. Only dentists and dental care...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordMotor Insurance: Insurance Premium TaxTreasuryTabled 23 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1401More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to review Insurance Premium Tax for car insurance.
Answer: IPT is a tax on general insurance premiums currently charged at two rates: a standard rate at 12%, including car insurance, and a higher rate at 20%.The Chancellor makes decisions on tax policy at fiscal events.
Answered 31 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordVisas: Skilled WorkersHome OfficeTabled 23 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1389More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make it her policy to (a) reverse changes made to the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker visa announced on 4 December 2023 and (b) bring forward revised eligibility criteria for t
Answer: I refer the honourable member to the Written Ministerial Statement made by the Home Secretary on 30 July [Written statements - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament].
Answered 31 Jul 2024
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