Dan Carden MP: written questions
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Department of Health and Social Care: ConsultantsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15512More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how much his Department has spent on consultancy fees in each year since 2021.
Answer: The following table shows the amount the Department spent on consultancy fees, each year since 2021:Year2022/232021/222020/21Spend£4,092,000£252,815,000£188,978,000Source: the Department’s Annual Report and Accounts within the Accountability Report, in th...
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordBuildings: InsulationHome OfficeTabled 21 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15511More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has had discussions with the Fire Brigades Union, in the context of the report entitled Dangerous cladding: the government’s remediation portfolio, published by the National Aud
Answer: The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government is the lead on building remediation and is due to meet the Fire Brigades Union in the new year.
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordEmployers' Contributions: CharitiesTreasuryTabled 14 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14321More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of exempting charities from the increase to employer National Insurance contributions.
Answer: The Government recognises the important role charities play in our society, and has made it a priority to reset the relationship with civil society by developing a Civil Society Covenant.To repair the public finances and help raise the revenue required to...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordVeterans: LGBT+ PeopleTreasuryTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13828More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Chief Secretary to the Treasury has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Defence on increasing the fund for reparations payments to LGBT+ veterans.
Answer: Treasury Ministers regularly meets with Ministerial colleagues to discuss a range of issues. The LGBT Veterans Independent Report recommended a level of funding to be made available for those dismissed or discharged from service as a result of policy proh...
Answered 20 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordFootball: DisabilityDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13814More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions her Department has had with football authorities about (a) inclusion and (b) accessibility for disabled fans.
Answer: The government recognises the great importance of sport and physical activity for disabled people at both the grassroots and elite levels. We recognise there are barriers which exist and prevent some people from taking part and spectating. We will continu...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordMembers: CorrespondenceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6430More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he plans to respond to the email of 18 July 2024 from the hon. Member for Liverpool Walton on care supporters.
Answer: I have responded to the Hon. Member’s letter.
Answered 10 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCare LeaversDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6429More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking with the Secretary of State for Education to ensure that care leavers have adequate financial support, in the context of the cost of living.
Answer: There are already a number of easements in place within the benefit system to support particular groups – including care leavers. To support the additional challenges care leavers face, care leavers benefit from an exemption to the Shared Accommodation Ra...
Answered 10 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCare LeaversDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6428More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to improve support for care leavers.
Answer: The department recognises that care leavers have poorer outcomes than their peers across all aspects of their lives. We want all those leaving care to have stable homes, access to health services, support to build lifelong loving relationships, and help t...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordLand and Seas and Oceans: Environment ProtectionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 6 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4540More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent progress his Department has made to meet the commitment to protect 30% of (a) land and (b) seas by 2030.
Answer: In July, the Secretary of State confirmed the Government’s intention to launch a rapid review of the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP). Our review will make sure that the EIP is fit for purpose to deliver on our ambitious targets, including 30by30, and...
Answered 19 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordBlood CancerDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4539More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential implications for his Department's policies of the recommendations of Blood Cancer UK's Action Plan.
Answer: The Department has not made a formal assessment of the potential implications of its policies based on the recommendations of Blood Cancer UK’s Action Plan.However, we will get the National Health Service diagnosing cancer earlier and treating it faster. ...
Answered 19 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordKinship Care: Education and Mental HealthDepartment for EducationTabled 2 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 3770More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her Department's policies of the report by Kinship entitled Forgotten:?Support for kinship children’s education and mental health, published August
Answer: The government is determined to give every child the opportunities they deserve. It knows that many children in kinship care need extra support, including in school. The department is working to ensure their needs are met, and that they have the best poss...
Answered 12 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: Price CapsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3061More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of Ofgem’s decision to increase the energy price cap from October 2024.
Answer: Ofgem’s price cap increased for the period 1 October 2024 to 31 December 2024 due to the increase in global wholesale energy prices. The Government believes that the only way to protect billpayers permanently from price shocks, is to speed up the transiti...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordAlcoholic Drinks: MisuseTreasuryTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3060More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of the Institute of Alcohol Studies' article entitled £27.4 billion cost of alcohol harm in England every year, published on 20 May 2024.
Answer: Following the recent alcohol duty reforms, all alcoholic products are now taxed by strength. This reflects public health priorities and helps to address potentially harmful products like ‘white’ ciders and strong fortified wines, which are often cited by ...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordInternet: DisinformationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3059More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to tackle online (a) disinformation and (b) misinformation.
Answer: The Online Safety Act (OSA) will be the Governments key tool in combatting online mis- and disinformation. It sets out a clear regulatory framework to tackle both mis- and disinformation where it constitutes illegal content or harmful content to children....
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordBangladesh: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3058More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of potential implications for his policies of the human rights situation in Bangladesh.
Answer: The UK has a long-standing commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights. In July, the UK government expressed concern about the situation in Bangladesh and called for all sides to work together to end the violence. We were clear that a full ...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordPre-school EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2467More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to extend contracts for Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs in (a) the Liverpool City Region and (b) across England.
Answer: The department is committed to ensuring that every child in an early years setting receives high quality education and care. Evidence shows that this has a positive impact on outcomes in both the short and long term, particularly for the most disadvantage...
Answered 4 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordPancreatic Cancer: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2466More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help improve pancreatic cancer outcomes.
Answer: The Department is working with NHS England to deliver interventions to improve outcomes for those with pancreatic cancer across England. Early diagnosis is imperative to improving outcomes for all types of cancer, especially pancreatic due to the non-spec...
Answered 2 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordTeachersDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1978More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of increasing the amount of time teachers are allocated to undertake (a) planning, (b) preparation and (c) assessment.
Answer: All teachers who participate in the teaching of pupils are entitled to reasonable periods of planning, preparation and assessment (PPA) time, which is a minimum of 10% of their timetable. This government is committed to resetting the relationship betwee...
Answered 5 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue ServicesHome OfficeTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1793More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of the proposals in the document entitled, The Firefighters’ Manifesto - Our Service, Our Future, published on 1 November
Answer: The Government values the role of the Fire Brigades Union and is determined to bring about meaningful improvement to fire and rescue services across the country.We will formally work with all sector stakeholders to inform policy and establish national sta...
Answered 1 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordPathologyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1550More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has had recent discussions with NHS England on the workload of pathology services staff.
Answer: My Rt hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has had no recent discussions with NHS England on this subject. However, the Department will continue to engage with NHS England on a variety of issues, including staff workload.We recog...
Answered 31 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordPrison Officers: Labour TurnoverMinistry of JusticeTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1022More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if she will make an assessment of the implications for her policies of trends in the level of prison officer retention.
Answer: Despite the efforts of hard-working staff, prisons are in crisis. Band 3-5 Prison Officer leaving rates peaked in 2023 and we are experiencing the impact of that now, with significant numbers of prison officers who have recently been recruited and lack ex...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordPrisons: Crimes of ViolenceMinistry of JusticeTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1021More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she plans to take to help tackle violence in prisons.
Answer: Reducing violence in prisons is a key priority, and we are working hard to make prisons as safe as possible.A range of security measures are in place to clamp down on illicit items such as weapons and drugs, that can fuel prison violence. This includes X-...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 673More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to reform the SEND system.
Answer: For too long the education and care system has not meet the needs of all children, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), with parents struggling to get their children the support they need and deserve. This government’...
Answered 26 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordLandlords: LicensingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 672More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department plans to return landlord licensing powers to local authorities.
Answer: Local housing authorities are able to introduce selective licensing of landlords in targeted areas to tackle specific problems, if the statutory requirements are met.Since 2015, new or renewed schemes which cover more than 20% of a local authority’s priva...
Answered 23 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordCooperativesTreasuryTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 671More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department plans to take to support co-operatives.
Answer: The Government recognises the important contribution that co-operatives make to the economy, serving local communities around the UK and ensuring the UK has a diverse business sector with their model of shared ownership. Co-operatives, alongside other mut...
Answered 23 Jul 2024
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