Harpreet Uppal MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Crime: Urban AreasHome OfficeTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49245More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of town-wide safety campaigns in reducing crime in (a) Huddersfield and (b) other urban centres.
Answer: This Government wants town centres to be vibrant, welcoming places where businesses thrive and people feel safe and come to shop, socialise and live.To that end we are working with Police and Crime Commissioners, and essential local partners such as counc...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordWaste Disposal: LicensingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49244More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help tackle operators who do not dispose of waste appropriately despite holding valid waste licences; and whether he plans to take further steps
Answer: Waste sites in England are regulated by the Environment Agency (EA) under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 which include a range of penalties including fines and imprisonment for breaches of conditions. The EA also takes a...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordFly-tipping and Litter: HuddersfieldDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49243More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to increase enforcement powers to tackle (a) fly-tipping and (b) littering in (i) Huddersfield and (ii) similar towns.
Answer: Local authorities have a range of enforcement powers to tackle fly-tipping and littering. These include fixed penalty notices of up to £1000 for fly-tipping and £500 for littering, and prosecution action which can lead to significant fine or even imprison...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordCultural Heritage: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49242More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what funding her Department provides to help support local cultural (a) events and (b) awards that seek to celebrate the (i) heritage and (ii) creativity of (A) Huddersfield and (B) similar towns
Answer: The department primarily funds such aspects through Arts Council England (ACE) which supports organisations through their National Portfolio (NPOs) programme which provides funding of over £450 million a year to arts organisations across the country, many...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordVocational Education: HuddersfieldDepartment for EducationTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49241More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department plans to take with (a) colleges, (b) universities and (c) employers to increase the number of (i) apprenticeships and (ii) skills-based training places for young people from Huddersfie
Answer: As part of our plan to Get Britain Working, the government will launch a new Youth Guarantee for young people aged 18 to 21 in England to ensure that they are supported to access high quality training opportunities, an apprenticeship or help to find work....
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordUniversities: InnovationDepartment for EducationTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49240More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking with (a) the University of Huddersfield and (b) other local universities to help promote (i) innovation and (ii) skills development in that region.
Answer: Skills development is crucial for economic growth and breaking down the barriers to opportunity.The government is developing a Post-16 Education and Skills Strategy which will set out how the skills system will work to deliver on our Plan for Change, movi...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordForeign Investment in UK: North of EnglandDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49239More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent steps his Department has taken to help attract green inward investment to (a) Huddersfield and (b) other northern towns.
Answer: Green investment is a cornerstone of the UKs drive for growth, as set out in the Industrial Strategy Green Paper. For Huddersfield and towns across the North, we actively showcase investment opportunities to potential investors, and provide account manage...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordUrban Areas: Government AssistanceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49238More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to help support (a) high streets and (b) town centre shop fronts in (i) Huddersfield and (ii) similar towns.
Answer: This government is supporting high street businesses in Huddersfield and in similar towns by reforming business rates, empowering communities to address vacant high street properties through high street rental auctions and tackling anti-social behaviour a...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordRoads: KirkleesDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49237More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of funding provided to local authorities for (a) street maintenance and (b) pothole repairs in Kirklees.
Answer: Kirklees Council is a constituent authority of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). Between 2022/23 – 2026/27, WYCA will receive over £167 million a year through its City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS), which includes highway mai...
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordTransport: HuddersfieldDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49236More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to improve (a) investment and (b) connectivity in transport in Huddersfield constituency.
Answer: The Government is taking steps to boost investment and improve connectivity in transport as part of its commitment to driving economic growth in all parts of the UK. West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has been allocated £830m through the City Regio...
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSudan: Food AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49235More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to disburse famine aid quickly across Sudan.
Answer: The UK is playing a leading role in response to the crisis in Sudan, including efforts to facilitate more consistent humanitarian access into and within Sudan. During last month's London Sudan Conference, the Foreign Secretary announced a further £120 mil...
Answered 7 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSudan: CeasefiresForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49234More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he plans to take to help secure a ceasefire in Sudan.
Answer: We are using all levers at our disposal to bring about an end to the conflict in Sudan. As penholder on Sudan at the UN Security Council, the UK continues to call out atrocities committed in Sudan and press for a peaceful end to the conflict. On 15 April,...
Answered 7 May 2025
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: KirkleesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44302More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the average waiting time is (a) for a neurodevelopmental assessment, (b) to access CAMHS services and (c) for speech and language therapy services for special educational needs and disabilitie
Answer: The data is not held centrally in the format requested, but some relevant information covering waiting times for these services for all children and young people is available. Neurodevelopmental assessments can include, but are not limited to, assessments...
Answered 16 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSewage: Waste DisposalDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43625More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans he has to improve enforcement powers against water companies that repeatedly discharge untreated sewage.
Answer: For too long, water companies have discharged unacceptable levels of sewage into our rivers, lakes and seas. That is why we have placed water companies under special measures through the Water (Special Measures) Act. The Act will drive meaningful improvem...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSS TilawaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 1 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43361More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make representations to the Government of Japan to respond to longstanding correspondence relating to the sinking of the SS Tilawa.
Answer: The sinking of the S.S. Tilawa is a tragedy that has touched the lives of so many. Alongside the Prime Minister, I reiterate my heartfelt condolences to all the victims and families affected. On the 80th Anniversary of VEVJ Day this year, the UK will hono...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSS TilawaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 1 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43360More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he plans to mark the 83rd anniversary of the sinking of the SS Tilawa.
Answer: The sinking of the S.S. Tilawa is a tragedy that has touched the lives of so many. Alongside the Prime Minister, I reiterate my heartfelt condolences to all the victims and families affected. On the 80th Anniversary of VEVJ Day this year, the UK will hono...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Local GovernmentDepartment for EducationTabled 1 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43359More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what accountability mechanisms are in place for local authorities that miss statutory deadlines for Education, Health and Care plans processes after being required to produce a Written Statement of Action.
Answer: As set out in the current Area SEND Inspection Framework, local areas with a Written Statement of Action that were not revisited by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission under the previous framework will have a full inspection within the first three year...
Answered 9 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Government AssistanceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 1 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43358More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to support (a) small businesses and (b) independent retailers.
Answer: Small businesses are the backbone of our communities. The Government has a wide range of business support offers aimed at independent retailers, engaging directly and through key trade associations. We will be launching the Business Growth Service later t...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Places: StandardsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43357More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what support his Department is providing (a) Huddersfield and (b) other towns to create (i) cleaner and (ii) more attractive public areas.
Answer: Local councils have a range of enforcement powers to tackle issues such as fly-tipping and littering. These include fixed penalty notices, prosecution and vehicle seizure. We are seeking powers to issue statutory fly-tipping enforcement guidance to help c...
Answered 17 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordIsrael: West BankForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42063More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations he has made to his Israeli counterpart on ending military operations in the northern West Bank.
Answer: The Foreign Secretary has raised the Israeli operations in the West Bank with his Israeli counterparts. As I made clear in Parliament on 25 February, the UK is seriously concerned by the expansion of Israel's operations in the West Bank. 40,000 Palestinia...
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: HuddersfieldDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41773More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the adequacy of access to CAMHS services for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) children in Huddersfield.
Answer: We know that too many children and young people, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, are not receiving the mental health care they need, and that waits for mental health services are too long across England, including in Hudde...
Answered 3 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: AbsenteeismDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41770More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to support children with (a) SEND and (b) mental health needs to return to school after a period of absence.
Answer: School absence is one of the biggest barriers to success for children and young people. Missing school regularly is harmful to a child’s attainment, safety and physical and mental health, limiting their opportunity to succeed.The department recognises t...
Answered 10 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: AbsenteeismDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41769More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of persistent absence on (a) SEND pupils and (b) their families.
Answer: Tackling absence, including persistent absence, is a critical priority for the government, and is at the heart of our mission is to break down the barriers to opportunity. If children are not in school, it does not matter how effective or well-supported t...
Answered 22 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: AbsenteeismDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41768More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what proportion of pupils who are persistently absent from school have been identified as having special educational needs and disabilities.
Answer: The department publishes figures from the school census on pupil absence in state-funded schools. The latest data, including breakdowns by characteristic, covers the 2023/24 academic year and is published here: https://explore-education-statistics.service...
Answered 22 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordPalliative Care: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40770More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to provide a long-term sustainable funding model for palliative and end of life care providers in the 10 Year Health Plan.
Answer: The Government is determined to shift more healthcare out of hospitals and into the community, to ensure patients and their families receive personalised care in the most appropriate setting, and palliative and end of life care services will have a big ro...
Answered 31 Mar 2025
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