Clive Lewis MP: written questions
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Children: Human RightsDepartment for EducationTabled 25 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41072More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has made an assessment of the (a) quality of child's rights impact assessments prepared by Government Departments on (i) reserved and (ii) other matters and (b) extent to which children’s
Answer: Departments are responsible for carrying out assessments on their policy or legislation area. The Department for Education does not collect information centrally on the number or quality of assessments carried out and the extent to which children’s views ...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Climate ChangeMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40490More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to incorporate (a) the impact of climate change and (b) access to (i) water and (ii) nutritious food into the UK's future defence strategy.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) agrees that Climate Change will have impacts on the world to which our Armed Forces may need to respond, both directly and indirectly. The MOD carefully considers climate change impacts, along with other drivers of food and w...
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordNature Restoration FundDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38632More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Nature Restoration Fund on district licensing schemes.
Answer: In December, we published a working paper on our proposal to establish a Nature Restoration Fund through the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. We have listened carefully to feedback from the working paper and engagement with the development industry, natu...
Answered 25 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordNature Restoration FundDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38631More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Nature Restoration Fund on the size of populations of (a) great crested newts, (b) bats, (c) dormice and (d) other protected
Answer: In December, we published a working paper on our proposal to establish a Nature Restoration Fund through the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. We have listened carefully to feedback from the working paper and engagement with the development industry, natu...
Answered 25 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordPlanning: Nature ConservationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38630More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions he had with (a) NGOs and (b) district licensing scheme providers other than Natural England on the potential impact of the inclusion of species in the Planning and Inf
Answer: In December, we published a working paper on our proposal to establish a Nature Restoration Fund through the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. We have listened carefully to feedback from the working paper and engagement with the development industry, natu...
Answered 25 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordNature Restoration FundDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38629More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of Natural England's resources to run the Nature Restoration Fund, as outlined in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Answer: Defra is working closely with Natural England and the wider Government to ensure appropriate resources are in place to administer the Nature Restoration Fund.
Answered 28 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS EnglandDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38057More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the impact of the abolition of NHS England on the Federated Data Platform and Associated Services contract awarded to the consortium led by Palantir Technologies.
Answer: Ministers will work with the new transformation team at the top of NHS England, led by James Mackey, to lead this transformation. As we work to return many of NHS England’s current functions to the Department, we will ensure that we continue to evaluate i...
Answered 21 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordWater: Climate ChangeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36702More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of climate change on water security.
Answer: Water companies are required by law to publish a water resources management plan (WRMP) that sets out how they will provide secure public water supplies for a 25-year period (as a minimum). This includes a detailed assessment of the effect of climate chan...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: Artificial IntelligenceHome OfficeTabled 5 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35713More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to monitor the compliance of use of predictive policing and risk prediction sytems by police forces with the UK's national and international human rights obligations.
Answer: AI, and other technologies, can provide a wide range of benefits to improve efficiency and productivity in policing, as well as boosting public confidence by improving the prevention, detection and investigation of crime. However, the procurement and depl...
Answered 13 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: Artificial IntelligenceHome OfficeTabled 5 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35712More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has sought legal advice on the compatibility of the use of (a) predictive policing and (b) risk prediction systems by police forces with (i) national and (ii) international huma
Answer: AI, and other technologies, can provide a wide range of benefits to improve efficiency and productivity in policing, as well as boosting public confidence by improving the prevention, detection and investigation of crime. However, the procurement and depl...
Answered 13 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: StaffDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35711More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 3 March 2025 to Question 32022 on Schools: Pay, whether the new productivity initiatives include consideration of the use of AI technology to reduce the employment of (a) teaching and
Answer: High quality teaching is the within-school factor that makes the biggest difference to a young person’s educational outcomes. This is why the department will recruit 6,500 new expert teachers.The department is committed to supporting schools in driving hi...
Answered 22 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordHome Office: AccountabilityHome OfficeTabled 5 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35710More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to increase (a) transparency and (b) accountability in her Department.
Answer: The Home Office regularly reports on its performance through the annual report and accounts which are published each year on gov.uk and provide a narrative on the finances and performance of the Home Office.
Answered 11 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordWindrush Lessons Learned ReviewHome OfficeTabled 5 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35709More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she has taken since July 2024 to implement (a) recommendation 7 and (b) other recommendations of the Windrush Lessons Learned Review, published on 19 July 2018.
Answer: This government is determined to put right the appalling injustices caused by the treatment of members of the Windrush community, making sure that those affected receive the compensation they deserve quickly, and ensuring cultural change is embedded perma...
Answered 11 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBroadbandDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 34888More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking with Openreach to deliver Full Fibre broadband to homes and businesses.
Answer: The government is committed to delivering 2030 nationwide gigabit connectivity coverage, with 86% of premises now able to access a gigabit-capable connection thanks to a pro-competition regulatory environment. As a result, there is now a thriving market o...
Answered 11 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordProject GigabitDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 34887More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent progress his Department has made on Project Gigabit.
Answer: We continue to make good progress on the delivery of Project Gigabit. According to the independent website ThinkBroadband.com, over 86% of UK premises can now access a gigabit-capable broadband connection. At the beginning of this year, we signed four add...
Answered 11 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordInfected Blood Compensation AuthorityCabinet OfficeTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 34886More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department has had discussions with the Infected Blood Compensation Authority on the potential cost to the public purse of using external communications companies.
Answer: The Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) is an operationally independent body. IBCA are working with external companies to help them develop their service and reach those who are eligible. For example, external companies will be used to support IB...
Answered 10 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordInfected Blood Compensation Scheme: Norwich SouthCabinet OfficeTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 34885More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many members of the infected blood community were selected for the testing of compensation payments in Norwich South constituency.
Answer: As of 21 February 2025, IBCA has invited 204 people to start their compensation claim. IBCA claims managers are taking them through the process and 38 offers of compensation have been made, with a total value of £48.2 million. This information is not avai...
Answered 7 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDisabled Facilities GrantsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 34884More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department plans to review the limit for adaptions under the Disabled Facilities Grant.
Answer: Government recognises how important home adaptations are in enabling disabled people to live as independently as possible in a safe and suitable environment. Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) funding helps adapt around 55,000 homes annually, helping disable...
Answered 7 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordAdoption and Special Guardianship Support FundDepartment for EducationTabled 27 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34291More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of closing the Adoption and special guardianship support fund on children receiving support from that fund.
Answer: The department will shortly be finalising business planning decisions on how its budget will be allocated for the next financial year. All decisions regarding the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund are being made as part of these discussions. ...
Answered 20 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordAdoption and Special Guardianship Support FundDepartment for EducationTabled 27 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34290More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to replace support for (a) adopted and (b) special guardianship children receiving therapy for early trauma when the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund closes.
Answer: The department will shortly be finalising business planning decisions on how its budget will be allocated for the next financial year. All decisions regarding the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund are being made as part of these discussions. ...
Answered 20 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMusic: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32023More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on Spending Review funding for (a) grassroots music venues, (b) music education and innovation and (c) the night-time culture eco
Answer: My department talks to HM Treasury about a range of matters all the time, including support for the Creative Industries and music sector
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: PayDepartment for EducationTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32022More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of funding pay increases from school budgets on levels of (a) teachers and (b) teaching assistants.
Answer: At the Autumn Budget 2024, the government announced an additional £2.3 billion for mainstream schools and young people with high needs for the 2025/26 financial year, compared to 2024/25. This means that overall core school funding will total almost £63.9...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Modular Reactors: WaterDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 7 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29908More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department plans to take to monitor and report on water usage by Small Modular Reactors.
Answer: Sustainable water usage is a crucial factor in the siting of any industry including small modular reactors, and for enabling a low carbon, secure energy infrastructure. The Environment Agency regulates water abstraction in England. The information provide...
Answered 25 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Modular Reactors: WaterDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 7 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29907More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of Small Modular Reactors on water security.
Answer: Sustainable water usage is a crucial factor in the siting of any industry including energy generation by small modular reactors. Cooling options for small modular reactors and their abstraction requirements are still under consideration by the industry an...
Answered 25 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordLeasehold: ReformMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29459More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what progress her Department has made on each reform set out in her Department's Written Ministerial Statement on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform, of 21 November 2024, HCWS244.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement made on 21 November 2024 (HCWS244).On 31 January 2025, provisions in the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 to remove the two-year qualifying period in relation to enfranchisement and lease ...
Answered 21 Feb 2025
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