David Taylor MP: written questions 2024
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Written questions
North Korea: RussiaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21510More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of (a) North Korean troops in Ukraine and (b) transactional support with Russia for those troops on the security of (i) J
Answer: The direct participation of DPRK troops in combat operations is another dangerous expansion of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, with serious consequences for European and Indo-Pacific security. This is a grave error by DPRK, who have already be...
Answered 8 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordSyria: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21197More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to help protect the safety and wellbeing of all Syrians including (a) religious minorities, (b) women and (c) ethnic minorities following
Answer: The FCDO has consistently underlined the importance of protecting all civilians, including religious and ethnic minorities, publicly and in our engagement with regional and international partners. The UK joined talks in Aqaba on 14 December, hosted by Jor...
Answered 7 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordWater: PricesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21107More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Affinity Water's recent price changes on the financial security of residents in Hertfordshire.
Answer: As the independent economic regulator, Ofwat independently scrutinises water company business plans and ensure the prices water companies charge their customers are fair and proportionate. Ofwat published their final determinations for Price Review 2024 o...
Answered 7 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordIran: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19948More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government plans to take in response to the July 2024 Atrocity Crimes report by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Iran.
Answer: We are aware of the Special Rapporteur's report relating to "atrocity crimes" of the 1980s, including the summary, arbitrary and extra-judicial execution of dissidents. The execution of dissidents and political opponents is a deliberate attempt ...
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordIran: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19946More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the report by the UN Special Rapporteur entitled Atrocity Crimes and grave violations of human r
Answer: We are aware of the Special Rapporteur's report relating to "atrocity crimes" of the 1980s, including the summary, arbitrary and extra-judicial execution of dissidents. The execution of dissidents and political opponents is a deliberate attempt ...
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordPedicabs: RegulationDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19844More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with (a) the Mayor of London and (b) Transport for London on regulating pedicabs to ensure they comply with the Highway Code.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Transport has had no direct discussions with the Mayor of London or Transport for London (TfL) on this particular matter. However, the Department for Transport has recognised the need to regulate the Pedicabs industry in London ...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordPedicabs: Greater LondonDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19843More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with (a) the Mayor of London and (b) Transport for London on the potential impact of banning pedicabs in central London on (i) levels of congestion, (ii) pavement safety and (iii) s
Answer: The Secretary of State for Transport has had no direct discussions with the Mayor of London or Transport for London (TfL) on this particular matter. However, the Department for Transport has recognised the need to regulate the Pedicabs industry in London ...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordPedicabs: Greater LondonDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19841More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with (a) the Mayor of London and (b) Transport for London on the potential impact of the lights and loud noises made by pedicabs in central London on people with neurological condit
Answer: The Secretary of State for Transport has had no direct discussions with the Mayor of London or Transport for London (TfL) on this particular matter. However, the Department for Transport has recognised the need to regulate the Pedicabs industry in London ...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordPedicabs: Greater LondonDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19839More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with (a) the Mayor of London and (b) Transport for London on the potential impact of pedicabs in central London using pavements on the safety and wellbeing of pedestrians.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Transport has had no direct discussions with the Mayor of London or Transport for London (TfL) on this particular matter. However, the Department for Transport has recognised the need to regulate the Pedicabs industry in London ...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordIsrael: PalestiniansForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19837More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to convene an inaugural meeting in London to support civil society in Israel-Palestine in working towards a two-state solution.
Answer: The Prime Minister has pledged his support for the establishment of an International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace. Speaking on December 2, 2024, he announced plans for the Foreign Secretary to convene an "inaugural meeting in London to support ...
Answered 24 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: HertfordshireDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18081More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to increase uptake among schools for Universal SEND Services in Hertfordshire.
Answer: This government’s ambition is that all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or in alternative provision receive the right support to succeed in their education and as they move into adult life. We are committed ...
Answered 9 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: TrainingDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18080More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of mandated Continuing Professional Development activities for increasing Special Educational Needs and Disability services in Hertfordshire.
Answer: This government’s ambition is that all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or in alternative provision receive the right support to succeed in their education and as they move into adult life. We are committed ...
Answered 9 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordRespect Orders: Hemel HempsteadHome OfficeTabled 3 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17734More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential eligibility of Hemel Hempstead for the Respect Order pilot scheme.
Answer: Tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) is a top priority for this Government, and a key part of our Safer Streets Mission.The Government recently announced Respect Orders which will be introduced through the Crime and Policing Bill. Respect Orders can be ap...
Answered 6 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: HertfordshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16849More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve access to healthcare services in Hertfordshire.
Answer: The Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) is responsible for improving access to healthcare services in Hertfordshire. NHS England has informed us that the ICB is delivering its responsibility to improve support for those in mental heal...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordAnti-social Behaviour: HertfordshireHome OfficeTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16110More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to help tackle antisocial behaviour in Hertfordshire.
Answer: Tackling anti-social behaviour is a top priority for this Government, and a key part of our Safer Streets Mission.That’s why this Government will put thousands of new neighbourhood police and community support officers into local communities across the co...
Answered 28 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSocial Services: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13085More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of trends in the level of funding in his Department's statistics entitled Adult Social Care Activity and Finance Report, E
Answer: The Adult Social Care Activity Report is published annually by NHS England. This statistics publication is the main data source for our analysis of adult social care expenditure. It includes statistics about overall levels of spending and breaks these dow...
Answered 20 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordVeterans: LGBT+ PeopleMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11146More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to engage with people affected by the ban on LGBT people serving in the British Armed Forces prior to the start of discussions on a financial settlement.
Answer: The Government has engaged with people affected by the Ban throughout the response to the Independent Review; the response can be viewed at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lgbt-veterans-independent-review-government-response...
Answered 31 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordUkraine: ChildrenForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 23 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10920More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of Russia's policies on the (a) granting of Russian citizenship to Ukrainian children and (b) place
Answer: The UK is appalled by reports that Ukrainian children living under Russian occupation and Ukrainian children who have been forcibly deported to Russia are being forced to take Russian citizenship, as well as subsequent reports that these children are bein...
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordUkraine: ChildrenForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 23 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10918More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his international counterparts on returning Ukrainian children forcibly deported to Russia.
Answer: The UK continues to track Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children, which is a clear violation of international law. We were pleased to see another group of children returned via Qatari mediation in September, and are grateful for Qatar's continued enga...
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordChelsea Football Club: SalesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 23 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10916More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to unlock the £2.5 billion worth of funds resulting from the Sale of Chelsea football club to be used for humanitarian ends for Ukrainian people effec
Answer: This government is working hard to ensure the proceeds from the sale of Chelsea FC reach humanitarian causes in Ukraine as quickly as possible, in line with the UK's unilateral declaration. The government is fully committed to that position, as part of ou...
Answered 28 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Military AidMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10905More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department allows the transfer of (a) retired, (b) surplus civilian (i) vehicles and (ii) vehicle fleets from the UK to support military units in Ukraine.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence has prioritised its support to Ukraine, including establishing processes to ensure equipment that is retiring, or is surplus to UK military requirements, is considered for donation to Ukraine. Similarly, the Ministry of Defence has...
Answered 28 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSudan: Peace NegotiationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10606More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking as penholder on Sudan to help find a diplomatic solution to the conflict in that country.
Answer: The UK uses its position as penholder on Sudan at the UN Security Council to call for coordinated, international action to bring an end to the conflict. On 18 September, the UK called an urgent council session to address escalation in El Fasher, where we ...
Answered 30 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: RefugeesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 900793More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the level of Official Development Assistance spending on refugee costs in the UK.
Answer: My Rt Hon. Friend the Home Secretary is committed to bringing order to the asylum system and has taken steps to unblock the backlog of claims. Official Development Assistance spending on demand-driven refugee costs is within international rules set by the...
Answered 22 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordUkraine: VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 900607More
Question: What steps he is taking to support people and organisations wishing to donate and deliver vehicles to Ukraine.
Answer: We welcome support for Ukraine from across civil soceity. In coordination with the Ministry of Defence, the Department of Business and Trade (DBT) cohere donation offers from Industry and assists companies in achieving this goal. DBT regularly meets with ...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSyria: Armed ConflictForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7374More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help protect civilians from harm in non-regime held areas of (a) north-east and (b) north-west Syria; and if he will hold discussions w
Answer: The UK supports those in need across northern Syria, working with partners to improve humanitarian co-ordination and access to enhance crisis preparedness. In the North East, we provide assistance to communities and IDP (internally displaced persons) camp...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
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