Freddie van Mierlo MP: written questions 2025
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Railways: Henley-on-ThamesDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29347More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 22 January 2025 to Question 24061 on Rolling Stock, whether new builds will ensure sufficient capacity is procured in the future for the Henley Branch Line to cover moments of peak dem
Answer: The Government is committed to ending years of poor service and fragmentation on the railways, by creating a unified and simplified system through public ownership of train operations and by establishing Great British Railways (GBR). The forthcoming Railw...
Answered 14 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordRolling StockDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29346More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 22 January 2025 to Question 24061 on Rolling Stock, whether the Rolling Stock Strategy will include branch lines.
Answer: The Government is committed to ending years of poor service and fragmentation on the railways, by creating a unified and simplified system through public ownership of train operations and by establishing Great British Railways (GBR). The forthcoming Railw...
Answered 14 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordRolling StockDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29345More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 22 January 2025 to Question 24061 on Rolling Stock, if she will (a) provide a timeline for the (i) development and (ii) publication of the Rolling Stock Strategy and (b) make available
Answer: The Government is working at pace to develop the framework for a rolling stock strategy which will include considerations around the timelines for new build, refurbishments, and potential cascades. Once Great British Railways is established it will take t...
Answered 10 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDementia: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29310More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to retain the 66.7% national dementia diagnosis rate target for the 2025-26 financial year.
Answer: The Government and NHS England remain committed to recovering the dementia diagnosis rate to the national ambition of 66.7% The new approach to planning guidance will improve the operating model, giving local leaders the freedom and autonomy they need to ...
Answered 18 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordFloods: InsuranceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 30 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27724More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of making it mandatory for insurers participating in the Flood Re scheme to provide insurance to properties at risk of flooding.
Answer: Flood Re is a joint government and industry flood reinsurance scheme established specifically to help UK households at high risk of flooding to access affordable insurance through their insurance provider. In 2023/24, Flood Re provided cover for over 280,...
Answered 5 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordCaesarean SectionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26989More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 22 January 2025 to Question 24596 on Caesarean Sections, what steps he is taking with NHS England to ensure that women are not unnecessarily discouraged from having electi
Answer: NHS England’s three-year delivery plan for maternity and neonatal services recognises the importance of listening to women and families. It aims to ensure that women have clear choices, supported by unbiased information and evidence-based guidelines, and ...
Answered 3 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordGivinostatDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26988More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of expediting a NICE appraisal for Givinostat.
Answer: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) works with companies on timelines for its evaluations of new medicines, and aims, wherever possible, to issue guidance close to the point of licensing to support rapid access for National Health...
Answered 3 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordMemory Clinics: OxfordshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26987More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of adequacy of the diagnostic capacity of memory clinics in Oxfordshire.
Answer: Cutting waiting lists, including for diagnostic tests, is a key priority for the Government. We are committed to transforming diagnostic services, and will support the National Health Service to increase diagnostic capacity to meet the demand for diagnost...
Answered 4 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordAlzheimer's Disease: Drugs and Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26986More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to (a) increase diagnostic capacity at memory clinics, (b) prepare primary care, (c) increase numbers of specialists capable of prescribing new medicines, (d) adopt new diagno
Answer: The Government is committed to transforming diagnostic services and will support the National Health Service to increase diagnostic capacity to meet the demand for diagnostic services through investment in new capacity, including magnetic resonance imagin...
Answered 3 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: Industrial ActionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26626More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps the Government if taking to reach an agreement to end collective action by GPs.
Answer: The Government has accepted and implemented the independent pay review body recommendation of a 6% uplift in general practitioner (GP) pay, and has committed to hiring an extra 1,000 GPs.We have announced a proposed £889 million uplift for GPs in 2025/26 ...
Answered 29 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordAlzheimer's Disease: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26382More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will have discussions with (a) Eisai Co., Ltd and Biogen Inc. and (b) Eli Lilly and Company on the production of disease-modifying treatments for Alzheimer's disease in the UK.
Answer: The Government deeply values its relationships with life science companies and is committed to getting treatments to National Health Service patients through our 10 Year Plan for the NHS. This will include a plan for procurement, giving a clearer route to...
Answered 30 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordMembers: CorrespondenceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26381More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he plans to respond to the letter of 6 November 2024 from the Hon. Member for Henley and Thame on a constituent's concern over confectionary VAT added to his product designed to be a healthier
Answer: We have received the Hon. Member’s correspondence of 6 November 2024, and responded on 23 January 2025, with the reference PO-1545237.
Answered 29 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordDeath CertificatesHome OfficeTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25565More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of provisions for registration of deaths to ensure that (a) bereaved people are able to meet the requirement to notify a death within five days of the stat
Answer: Since the implementation of the death certification reforms in September 2024, the 5-day statutory time period for an informant to register a death commences when the registrar receives a completed Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) from a Medic...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordOutdoor Recreation: Health ServicesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25564More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of trends in the level of people (a) accessing national trails and (b) participating in outdoor activities on the cost to the publ
Answer: The Government recognises that promoting regular outdoor activity is a vital component of preventative health, as it fosters physical activity, reduces the risk of long term conditions, supports mental well-being, and strengthens community health by encou...
Answered 29 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Footpaths: BiodiversityDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25563More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the contribution of national trails to biodiversity gain.
Answer: We are aware of the wider benefits that national trails can bring for nature recovery and biodiversity gain. The Coast to Coast National Trail was the first to include wider benefits in the National Trail proposal. This resulted in funding being allocated...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Trails UKDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25562More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, If he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a statutory purpose for national trails.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving access to nature and is currently considering how best to continue to drive forward our goals in this area. There are no plans to undertake an assessment to consider the merits of introducing a statutory purpose fo...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Trails UK: FinanceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25561More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential (a) merits of increasing funding for National Trails above 2012 levels and (b) impact of not increasing funding for National Trails on th
Answer: As part of the Defra business planning process, we assess the requirements, opportunities and impacts of all projects that we fund. These are carefully considered within the wider context of spending review before final decisions are made. Further details...
Answered 10 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Trails UK: FinanceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25560More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the funding settlement is for National Trails UK for 2025-26.
Answer: The Government recognises the value of the Trails and the benefits they bring. We understand the uncertainty around resourcing remains a challenge for National Trails UK. Defra business planning is ongoing, and we will communicate the outcome of the settl...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordParental LeaveDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25559More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for her Department's policies of the length of parental leave in other OECD countries.
Answer: Paternity Leave supports working people. Access to family-friendly rights means that working people can enjoy a better work-life balance that benefits wellbeing, morale, productivity and retention. The Government has committed to conduct a review of the w...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordPaternity LeaveDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25558More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of extending paternity leave.
Answer: Paternity Leave supports working people. Access to family-friendly rights means that working people can enjoy a better work-life balance that benefits wellbeing, morale, productivity and retention. The Government has committed to conduct a review of the w...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordPaternity LeaveDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25557More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the impact of the statutory two week paternity leave on the economy.
Answer: Paternity Leave supports working people. Access to family-friendly rights means that working people can enjoy a better work-life balance that benefits wellbeing, morale, productivity and retention. The Government has committed to conduct a review of the w...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordRespiratory Syncytial Virus: VaccinationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25556More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what criteria he plans to use to evaluate the respiratory syncytial virus immunisation method to protect infants in the June 2025 review.
Answer: The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) antenatal maternal vaccination programme for infant protection began in England on 1 September 2024. The first uptake data will be published on 30 January 2025.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) undertakes evaluati...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordRespiratory Syncytial Virus: VaccinationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25555More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help increase the uptake rate of the RSV vaccine during pregnancy.
Answer: The maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination programme launched on 1 September 2024, and is being delivered by general practices and commissioned maternity services. NHS England has been working with systems, stakeholders, and partners to in...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordRespiratory Syncytial Virus: VaccinationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25554More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the uptake rate was of the RSV vaccine by pregnant people in each of the last three years; and if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of trends in the upt
Answer: The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) antenatal maternal vaccination programme for infant protection began in England on 1 September 2024. The first uptake data will be published on 30 January 2025.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) undertakes evaluati...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordMethylphenidate: ShortagesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25553More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 24 October to Question 9576 on Methylphenidate: Shortages, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the supply of methylphenidate for ADHD since October 2024.
Answer: The Department continues to work hard with industry and NHS England to help resolve the supply issues with some attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medicines, which are affecting the United Kingdom and other countries around the world. As a re...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
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