Graeme Downie MP: written questions 2024
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Written questions
Type 31 Frigates: SalesMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3597More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with international partners on the sale of Type 31 frigates.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is actively supporting live and prospective export campaigns based on the Type 31 (with the export variant known as the Arrowhead 140) capability with support from the Department of Business and Trade. For example, the Secretary of...
Answered 19 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordUkraine: WarshipsMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3596More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Ukrainian naval ships are docked in UK waters; and what plans he has to return those ships to the Ukrainian navy for active service.
Answer: The Royal Navy transferred two Sandown class mine countermeasure vessels to the Ukrainian Navy last year, both of which are docked in the UK.The ships company are undergoing training and exercises with the Royal Navy and NATO partners to prepare them for ...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordVeterans: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3595More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what plans he has to work with the Scottish Government to improve services for veterans in (a) Dunfermline and Dollar constituency and (b) Scotland.
Answer: The UK Government is committed to supporting those who served and risked their lives for this country - a great number of whom I know live in my honourable Friend’s constituency. The Office for Veterans Affairs continues to work closely with the Scottish ...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordFerries and Railways: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3594More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what plans he has to work with the Scottish Government to improve (a) rail and (b) ferry provision in (i) Fife and (ii) Scotland.
Answer: Scotrail run rail services in both Fife and wider Scotland, and responsibility for these services lie with the Scottish Government. Similarly, ferry services are also devolved to the Scottish Government. This Government is, however, working to ensure publ...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordScottish Cities AllianceScotland OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3593More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what plans he has to work with the Scottish Cities Alliance.
Answer: The Scottish Cities Alliance is an important stakeholder. There is a clear synergy in the work of the Scottish Cities Alliance and how this Government wants to kickstart economic growth in all parts of the country. Therefore, I have plans to meet with the...
Answered 4 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordEngineering: ApprenticesScotland OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3592More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what plans he has to work with the Scottish Government to (a) support and (b) increase engineering apprenticeships in Scotland.
Answer: Scotland has always produced world-class engineers, and this Government is committed to growing the economy and supporting the sector all across the UK.Scotland is at the forefront of the Government’s mission to make Britain a clean energy superpower by 2...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordHyperemesis GravidarumDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3591More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when NHS England last reviewed guidance for hyperemesis gravidarum; and whether that review was shared with (a) the Scottish Government and (b) NHS Scotland.
Answer: We recognise the challenges including the emotional and physical impacts that hyperemesis gravidarum can have on pregnant women and their families. Appropriate and evidence-based guidance is crucial.NHS England regularly reviews all health guidance, inclu...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: ScotlandTreasuryTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3590More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when she will confirm agricultural funding for Scotland beyond March 2025.
Answer: The 2025-26 Scottish Government block grant funding will be confirmed at phase 1 of Spending Review 2025 on 30 October 2024. It is for the Scottish Government to allocate their funding in devolved areas, including agriculture.
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordAnimal Health Certificates: Fees and ChargesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1127More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an estimate of the average annual cost to pet owners of obtaining an animal health certificates for travel to an EU country.
Answer: Animal Health Certificates are obtained from an official veterinarian. All fees are set by veterinary surgeons or veterinary practices and are a private matter between individual practices and their clients.
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordPets: TravelDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1126More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions his Department has had with EU representatives on the potential reintroduction of pet passports.
Answer: Defra applied to the European Commission in February 2020 for the United Kingdom (UK) and Crown Dependencies to be listed as a ‘Part 1’ third country for the purposes of the EU pet travel scheme having met all of the EU’s stated conditions to be granted t...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordPets: TravelDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1125More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will have discussions with his EU counterparts on the ease of pet transportation between the UK and EU member states.
Answer: Defra applied to the European Commission in February 2020 for the United Kingdom (UK) and Crown Dependencies to be listed as a ‘Part 1’ third country for the purposes of the EU pet travel scheme having met all of the EU’s stated conditions to be granted t...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordState Retirement Pensions: WomenDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1074More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an estimate of the number of women there are who were born after 6 April 1950 in (a) Dunfermline and Dollar constituency and (b) Fife.
Answer: The department does not hold the information required to answer this request. Please see below a link to a publication from the National Records of Scotland that holds data pertaining to this request. UK Parliamentary Constituency Population Estimates (20...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordLongannet Power StationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 859More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to have discussions with Scottish Power on the future potential of the site of the former Longannet Generating station near Kincardine, Fife.
Answer: While I have not yet had any discussion on this matter, I welcome news of any plans that Scottish Power may have for developing projects that could help in the transition to clean power, including hydrogen production. Low carbon hydrogen can play a key ro...
Answered 29 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordDentistry: Migrant WorkersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 858More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care how many Ukrainian dentists have completed the Overseas Registration Examination in each of the last three years.
Answer: My Rt hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has not had any discussions with the General Dental Council (GDC) regarding the length of time it takes for Ukrainian nationals to take the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE).The Departmen...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordDentistry: Migrant WorkersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 857More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many dentists have completed the Dental Overseas Registration Examination in each of the last five years.
Answer: My Rt hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has not had any discussions with the General Dental Council (GDC) regarding the length of time it takes for Ukrainian nationals to take the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE).The Departmen...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordDentistry: Migrant WorkersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 856More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the average waiting time is for dentists to sit the Overseas Registration Exam.
Answer: My Rt hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has not had any discussions with the General Dental Council (GDC) regarding the length of time it takes for Ukrainian nationals to take the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE).The Departmen...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordDentistry: Migrant WorkersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 855More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with the General Dental Council on steps to reduce the time take for Ukrainian nationals to take the overseas registration exam to allow them to practice in the UK.
Answer: My Rt hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has not had any discussions with the General Dental Council (GDC) regarding the length of time it takes for Ukrainian nationals to take the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE).The Departmen...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordMineworkers' Pension SchemeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 776More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what the membership will be for the review of Mineworkers' Pension Scheme.
Answer: As of 30 September, there were 119,244 members of the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme.
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordAircraft Carriers: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 775More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the status is of the contract for six new landing and assault craft for the Royal Marines; and when he expects those craft to enter service.
Answer: The Multi-Role Support Ship Programme is currently in its concept phase. The Royal Navy and Defence Equipment and Support Teams are currently conducting detailed work on requirements, design, and procurement strategy, informed by early industry engagement...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordCulture: DunfermlineMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 774More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when the provisional levelling-up cultural funding awarded to Dunfermline will be delivered; and whether there will be changes to the (a) process and (b) criteria for spending.
Answer: Local places will rightly be seeking clarity on existing funding commitments. The Government is giving full consideration to this matter, including the hard work undertaken on projects to date, and will continue dialogue with local leaders.
Answered 26 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordUK Shared Prosperity FundMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 773More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether funding through the Shared Prosperity Scheme will continue after March 2025.
Answer: The government is committed to structural or economic development funding and we will provide further details regarding funding beyond March 2025 at the next Spending Review.
Answered 26 Jul 2024
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