Ian Roome MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Civil SocietyDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58389More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential implications for her policies of recommendation 2 of the report by NCVO and ACEVO entitled A new partnership.
Answer: The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is developing a Civil Society Covenant which will be published in the Summer. The Covenant will act as a foundation for resetting the relationship between government and civil society, symbolising recogni...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: ExportsDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57799More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of UK-manufactured electric vehicles exported to foreign countries on UK environmental targets.
Answer: Industry data shows nearly 80% of vehicles made in the UK are exported. We do not expect this to impact the Government’s ability to meet the targets set out through the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate. A thriving zero emission vehicle export market is cruci...
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordVoluntary Service Overseas: FinanceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57497More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department plans to continue funding Voluntary Service Overseas.
Answer: Detailed decisions on how the Official Development Assistance (ODA) budget will be used are being worked through as part of the ongoing Spending Review and resource allocation processes, based on various factors including impact assessments. We are workin...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSwimming: Primary EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57496More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the number of schools which do not meet their statutory duty to teach swimming and water safety during (a) Key Stage 1 and (b) Key Stage 2.
Answer: Swimming and water safety lessons are compulsory at key stage 1 and 2 in the physical education (PE) national curriculum. Swimming and water safety are vital life skills, and every child should have the opportunity to learn to swim and know how to keep th...
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordStrategic Defence ReviewMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57002More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which private companies were given advance sight of the Strategic Defence Review before 5.04pm on 2 June 2025.
Answer: For the launch of the Strategic Defence Review, the Government offered embargoed briefings to our people and senior defence leaders, plus certain Parliamentarians, trade unions, businesses, allies and media. This was broadly consistent with the approach f...
Answered 11 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordStrategic Defence Review: FinanceTreasuryTabled 3 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57001More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Spending Review will fund all of the recommendations of the 2025 Strategic Defence Review.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review (SDR) was published on 2 June 2025, and the recommendations within it have been accepted by the government. Full details of the departmental budgets for the spending review period will be published on 11 June 2025.
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55942More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, which bodies are responsible for (a) monitoring (i) shortages and (ii) unavailability of NHS prescription medicines, (b) overseeing the manufacturing locations of brands licensed for use in the UK
Answer: The Department has overall policy, strategic, and operational responsibility for ensuring the continuity of the supply of medicines to the National Health Service in England. The Department works closely with NHS England, which has delegated responsibilit...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal Experiments: Pressure GroupsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55833More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what meetings his Department has had with animal rights organisations on guidance on animal testing since 1 January 2025.
Answer: The Labour Manifesto commits to “partner with scientists, industry, and civil society as we work towards the phasing out of animal testing”. The Government will publish a strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods la...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Maternity Allowance and Maternity PayMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55604More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the processes put in place for the spouses of armed forces personnel to apply for (a) statutory maternity pay and (b) maternity allowance.
Answer: Defence continues to recognise the important role that the families of UK Armed Forces personnel play in supporting their Serving person; life in the Armed Forces can be highly rewarding, but it can also make high demands of our service people. These dema...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Parks: FinanceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52756More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of funding for the National Park Authorities.
Answer: The government is providing £45.2 million of core funding to the 10 National Park Authorities, with a capital uplift of up to £15 million to support their contribution to protecting 30% of land by 2030. In challenging financial circumstances, this uplift ...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Parks: FinanceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52755More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what notifications of changes to revenue grants for financial year 2025-6 have been sent to National Park Authorities (a) on and (b) since 2 April 2025.
Answer: Letters were issued to all National Park Authorities (including the Broads Authority) in early April confirming Defra’s intent to continue grant funding for the financial year 2025/26. The letters also set out the provisional revenue and capital grant all...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Maternity Allowance and Maternity PayMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52418More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the processes put in place for armed forces personnel to apply for (a) statutory maternity pay and (b) maternity allowance.
Answer: The Armed Forces' policy and process for maternity leave and pay, known as the Armed Forces' Occupational Maternity Scheme (AFOMS), is set out in JSP 760, Tri-Service Regulations for Leave and Other Types of Absence. Chapter 24 of JSP 760 sets out entitle...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAgricultural Supply Chain AdjudicatorDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51612More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to ensure the Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator supports (a) profitability and (b) resilience in the (i) food and (ii) farming sector.
Answer: The Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator (ASCA) is responsible for enforcing regulations developed under the Agriculture Act’s 'Fair Dealing' powers (section 29). Regulations introduced using these powers promote fair contractual dealing and contribute t...
Answered 21 May 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: Migrant WorkersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51611More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of immigration controls on staffing levels in (a) primary and (b) secondary care.
Answer: We hugely value our health and social care workers from overseas, who work tirelessly to provide the best possible care and enhance our health and care workforce with their valuable skills, experience, and expertise. At the same time, we are also committe...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCrime: Rural AreasHome OfficeTabled 7 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50667More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when she will publish the Rural Crime Strategy.
Answer: The Government is committed to tackling rural crime, safeguarding rural areas through tougher measures to clamp down on anti-social behaviour, strengthened neighbourhood policing and action to prevent fly-tipping.That is why we are working closely with th...
Answered 14 May 2025
Original Parliament recordRights of Way: ReformDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 7 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50666More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when he plans to implement reforms for rights of way included in the Deregulation Act 2015 to provide (a) clarity and (b) certainty for land managers.
Answer: We are reviewing the rights of way reform programme alongside our policies for delivering improved access to nature for all users.
Answered 15 May 2025
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: RepaymentsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49160More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the rate of clawback on Universal Credit on people employed with (a) irregular and (b) low incomes.
Answer: The government is committed to a sustainable, long-term approach to drive up opportunity and drive down poverty across the UK. As announced by the Chancellor in the Autumn Budget, a new Fair Repayment Rate has now been introduced from 30 April 2025, reduc...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordRenewable Energy: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49159More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to help develop manufacturing capacity in the offshore renewables sector.
Answer: Last week, the Prime Minister announced an initial £300 million investment through Great British Energy to accelerate domestic offshore wind supply chains to boost domestic jobs, mobilise private investment, and secure manufacturing facilities for critica...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordGreen Homes Grant SchemeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 25 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48247More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to support people whose home values have been affected by spray foam insulation installed under the 2020 Green Homes Grant Scheme.
Answer: All installations under government scheme, including the Green Homes Grant Scheme must be installed by Trustmark registered installers. If the installation has met the standards required, it is not expected removal will be required. Where measures have no...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordAccess to Work Programme and Pathways to WorkDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 25 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48246More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when her Department plans to (a) report on the consultation entitled Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper, published on 18th March 2025, and (b) publish re
Answer: Once the Pathways to Work Green Paper Consultation closes on 30 June 2025, a White Paper will follow later this year with final proposals ahead of future, further legislation required. The consultation and subsequent White Paper will also inform the chose...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPrescription Drugs: Electronic SignaturesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48245More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Home Office's letter to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, dated 29 September 2023, what his Department's planned timetable is for the use of electronic signatures f
Answer: The Department is unable to confirm a timetable at this stage. Amendments to the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 and Misuse of Drug Regulations 2001 would be required to enable electronic prescribing in named settings, such as secondary care and the heal...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47952More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of pre-pack administration procedures on the defence supply chain.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence recognises the importance of ensuring our supply chains are resilient to shocks and threats, and that we can have confidence in their ability to deliver and maintain the critical outputs we require. We work closely with our defence...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces CommissionerMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47951More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress his Department has made on the recruitment of the new Armed Forces Commissioner; and when he expects they will begin in post.
Answer: Recruitment for the Armed Forces Commissioner is progressing with the role expected to be advertised by June 2025. The recruitment process will be through fair and open competition and subject to a full public appointment process regulated and overseen by...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordGulf War SyndromeMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47423More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which medical conditions his Department considers categorised under the term Gulf War Syndrome.
Answer: Gulf War Syndrome is an umbrella term which refers to a cluster of medically unexplained chronic symptoms reported by veterans of the 1991 Gulf War conflict. These symptoms vary widely between individuals and therefore there is no prescribed list of medic...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47422More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress his Department has made on improving the time taken for new UK armed forces recruits to receive a formal job offer.
Answer: The Government inherited a crisis in recruitment and we are focused on improving Armed Forces recruitment. Defence is committed to reducing the time taken for candidates to pass through Armed Forces recruitment processes and enter Service. Recent policies...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
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