Dan Tomlinson MP: written questions

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Written questions

Housing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16086More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of housing regulations on the (a) number of windows, (b) size of windows, (c) natural light and (d) residents' wellbeing in
Answer: Building regulations do not place specific restrictions on the number, type or size of windows. Windows can contribute to the health and wellbeing of occupants by providing daylight, ventilation and regulating temperatures. Part O of the Building Regulati...
Answered 2 Dec 2024
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Housing: AutismMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16085More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that adults with autism receive suitable advice on housing.
Answer: Legislation is in place which requires local authorities to ensure that advice and information on how to apply for social housing is accessible and that any necessary assistance in making an application is made available for people who are likely to have ...
Answered 2 Dec 2024
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General Practitioners: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16082More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has commissioned research into the factors causing increased GP consultation rates.
Answer: The Department has not formally commissioned research into this topic. General practice consultation rates have increased in recent years, as a result of significant growth in the clinical workforce. This increase also represents a recovery from the abnor...
Answered 2 Dec 2024
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Nurses: Recruitment and TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16079More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of recent changes to funding for nurse training on (a) the recruitment of mature graduates and (b) other nurse recruitment; and what plans he has
Answer: No such assessment has been made. Tuition fees and student maintenance loans for nursing training are set by the Department for Education. Through the Department of Health and Social Care, eligible students also continue to receive support whilst they are...
Answered 2 Dec 2024
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Bus Services: FinanceDepartment for TransportTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13041More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department is providing funding to ensure the future viability of the 84B bus route.
Answer: Transport in London is devolved and decisions around bus services are for the Mayor of London and TfL. The Government regularly engages with TfL to understand their funding needs and will continue to do so as part of the Spending Review process.
Answered 15 Nov 2024
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Further Education: Special Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12672More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will create alternative qualification pathways for students with Education, Health and Care Plans to support their access to further education.
Answer: The government is committed to ensuring that all young people, including those with education, health and care plans, can access a range of high quality qualifications and programmes which support them to develop the skills they need to thrive at work and...
Answered 12 Nov 2024
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Food: WasteDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10243More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will take steps to ensure that the new food waste segregation reforms will not prevent community litter picking organisations from continuing; and if he will publish guidance on
Answer: The Government is committed to implementing Simpler Recycling, which will mean that people across England will be able to recycle the same materials, whether at home, work or school, putting an end to the confusion over what can and cannot be recycled in ...
Answered 28 Oct 2024
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Motor Vehicles: TheftHome OfficeTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 900768More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to help tackle car theft.
Answer: This Government is determined to drive down vehicle crime and we are working closely with the automotive industry and police to ensure there is a robust and rapid response whenever people have their cars stolen.We will also bring forward legislation in th...
Answered 21 Oct 2024
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Tourette's Syndrome: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8735More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to take steps to improve training for service providers on (a) Tourette's syndrome and (b) other tic disorders.
Answer: NHS England’s e-Learning for Healthcare has produced modular online learning resources in relation to Tourette’s syndrome and other tic disorders, within its neurodevelopmental disorder and healthy schools programme domains, which are freely accessible to...
Answered 18 Oct 2024
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NHS: Waiting ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 900027More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of waiting times for NHS treatment.
Answer: Patients are waiting too long to access the care they need, with over 6 million people waiting for treatment across 7.6 million pathways. Tackling this is a key part of our Health Mission. We will start by delivering an extra 40,000 operations, scans, and...
Answered 23 Jul 2024
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