Damien Egan MP: written questions
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Written questions
Adoption and Special Guardianship Support FundDepartment for EducationTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61271More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department plans to take to support children with complex needs whose therapeutic support requirements exceed the maximum funding available for each child specified in the guidance entitled Adopt
Answer: I refer my hon. Friend, the Member for Bristol North East to the answer of 5 June 2025 to Question 53958.
Answered 26 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Nationals Abroad: DetaineesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56911More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to monitor the treatment of UK citizens detained at foreign airports.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is contactable 24/7 to provide consular assistance to British nationals abroad. Our assistance services are set out on gov.uk, including the help we can give when a British national is detained overseas. ...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPensions: Consumer InformationDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49076More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what her Department's planned timeline is for the (a) launch and (b) operational availability of non-government pensions dashboards.
Answer: Private sector (non-government) dashboards will be launched when the Secretary of State is satisfied that the dashboards ecosystem is ready to support widespread use by the general public, following consultation with the Money and Pensions Service, The Pe...
Answered 7 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAirports: Carbon EmissionsDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49075More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the likely readiness of hydrogen-powered aircrafts for commercial use at the planned completion of the expansion of Heathrow Airport; and what steps her Department is
Answer: The government recognises the potential decarbonisation and growth benefits that new forms of zero-emission aircraft using hydrogen could provide. However, construction and operational timelines of any Heathrow Airport expansion remain a matter for the sc...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: TravelDepartment for EducationTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42623More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent discussions she has had with local authorities on the provision of independent travel training for young people with SEND.
Answer: The department publishes statutory guidance to assist local authorities in meeting their home to school travel duties. The guidance says that wherever possible, local authorities should offer independent travel training to children with special educationa...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSatellites: RegulationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 28 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42364More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing stricter regulations on UK-licenced satellite operators to ensure the safe deorbiting of satellites at the end o
Answer: The Government is taking forward a wide package of space regulatory reforms to drive growth and innovation, which includes working to ensure a safe, secure and sustainable space environment. As part of this work, the UK Space Agency is undertaking researc...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Security: Water SupplyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42363More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to (a) protect and (b) maintain water supply infrastructure from hostile actors.
Answer: Defra is the Lead Government Department (LGD) in England with responsibility for the Water Sector, including as a Critical National Infrastructure sector. The equivalent bodies in the Devolved Governments are responsible for water, including Critical Nati...
Answered 11 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: TravelDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42340More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many and what proportion of local authorities in England offer independent travel training for young people with SEND.
Answer: The department’s statutory guidance for local authorities states that wherever possible, local authorities should offer independent travel training to children with special educational needs or disabilities who are eligible for free travel to school and w...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordTeachers: Labour TurnoverDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42339More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment her Department has made of trends in the levels of teacher recruitment and retention.
Answer: I refer my hon. Friend, the Member for Bristol North East, to the answer of 13 March 2025 to Question 35471.
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordHernias: SurgeryDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42338More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the (a) availability and (b) eligibility requirements for NHS hernia operations.
Answer: No specific assessment has been made of the adequacy of the availability of hernia operations. Integrated care boards are responsible for commissioning services, considering the needs of their local population and national guidance, such as that from the ...
Answered 4 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordHolocaust: EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40792More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the level of knowledge and understanding of the Holocaust among school-age students in England.
Answer: The Holocaust is the only historic event which is compulsory within the current national curriculum for history at key stage 3. The government has made a commitment that the Holocaust will remain a compulsory topic in the reformed national curriculum, whi...
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordBBC World ServiceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40791More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to ensure the BBC World Service is able to continue broadcasting to audiences in regions impacted by censorship and media regulations.
Answer: The BBC are operationally and editorially independent and decide the most effective and efficient way to deliver the BBC World Service.At a time where media freedom is under threat across the world, the World Service provides impartial accurate news to a ...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordBBC World ServiceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40790More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions his Department has had with the BBC on the long-term sustainability of the BBC World Service’s operations.
Answer: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Ministers engage routinely with the BBC on a range of issues relating to the BBC World Service, including funding.The Government is committed to determining a long-term sustainable funding model for the World S...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness and Law and OrderHome OfficeTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40789More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to improve collaboration between businesses and law enforcement agencies.
Answer: The Home Office works closely with businesses across a wide range of shared interests and priorities, from prevention of fraud and cybercrime to tackling the sale of dangerous knives. A particular focus of this cooperation over the past year has been shop...
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordFood SupplyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40788More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what contingency plans are in place to ensure the continuity of food supply chains in the event of a natural disaster or armed conflict.
Answer: Defra assesses the potential impacts of natural disasters and conflicts along with other risks to the food supply chain, as outlined in the National Risk Register (NRR). Defra works with Cabinet Office, as leads for the NRR, and the wider resilience and C...
Answered 31 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSoft PowerForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38157More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to increase the UK’s soft power capabilities.
Answer: Soft power is fundamental to the UK's impact and reputation around the world. It fosters friendships, builds relationships, promotes our values, and drives our own growth and prosperity. But we have not taken a sufficiently strategic approach to our huge ...
Answered 25 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSatellites: Space DebrisDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38156More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of progress towards the CLEAR UK Space Agency Mission de-orbiting two satellites by 2026.
Answer: The ‘CLEAR’ debris removal mission, led by ClearSpace UK, passed its Preliminary Design Review in April 2024. Since then, through phase two of the UK Space Agency’s active debris removal (ADR) programme, CLEAR has undergone £2,350,000 of derisking activit...
Answered 21 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: SatellitesMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38155More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has made an assessment of potential domestic alternatives for future launches of UK Space Command satellites, in the context of the launch of the Tyche satellite.
Answer: The Government is developing the UK’s emerging space launch industry, aiming to become a European leader in commercial small satellite launches. This effort involves approximately £111 million being invested in the UK’s launch capabilities, including a re...
Answered 20 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordChildren in Care: Mental Health ServicesDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38154More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of therapy services for children in care.
Answer: Children in care and care leavers are significantly more likely to have poor mental health. The latest data shows that two thirds of children become looked after due to abuse or neglect and the department knows that care experienced adults are at four to ...
Answered 21 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSatellitesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38153More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of LaunchUK in facilitating a small satellite launch.
Answer: Government is committed to making the UK a European leader in small satellite launches and delivering a launch capability that brings benefits to communities and organisations across the UK.We have made significant progress towards this goal. The UK is th...
Answered 21 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSoft PowerForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36814More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of UK soft power in advancing Britain’s diplomatic interests.
Answer: Soft power is crucial to our standing in the world: it fosters friendships, builds relationships, supports efforts to strengthen the rule of law internationally, and drives our own growth and prosperity. But we need to use it more effectively. This is why...
Answered 20 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSpace TechnologyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36813More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of progress toward the Ten Point Plan in the National Space Strategy.
Answer: The Government outlined progress toward the Ten Point Plan in the National Space Strategy in Action - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-space-strategy-in-action/national-space-strategy-in-action.In addition, a regular Monitoring and Insi...
Answered 18 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSpaceflight: South WestDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36812More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment his Department has made of the potential economic impact of the UK’s commercial spaceflight programme on the South West of England.
Answer: The South West of England is an important part of the UK's spaceflight ecosystem, being home to the UK's first licensed and operational spaceport, Spaceport Cornwall in Newquay. The establishment of the spaceport has been instrumental in catalysing the gr...
Answered 18 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordChildren in Care: Mental Health ServicesDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36811More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to help improve access to therapy services for children in care.
Answer: Children in care and care leavers are significantly more likely to have poor mental health. The department’s latest data shows that two thirds of children become looked after due to abuse or neglect and we know that care experienced adults are at 4 to 5 t...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSpaceMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32048More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress his Department has made on achieving Goal 4 of the National Space Strategy, published in September 2021.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence has achieved major progress on the 'Protect and Defend' mission in space. This has been achieved through the development of our own capabilities, collaboration with our international partners and across government. The creation of ...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
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