Ian Roome MP: written questions
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Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime CommissionerHome OfficeTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20889More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to page 16 of the English Devolution White Paper, published on 16 December 2024, whether her Department plans to abolish the role of Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall
Answer: Since their introduction, Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) have brought greater local accountability to policing and we recognise the important role they play as the elected voice of their local communities.The English Devolution White Paper sets out...
Answered 27 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordLocal Government Finance: Rural AreasMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20412More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to her Department's press release entitled Council funding to be overhauled to deliver better outcomes, published on 28 November 2024, what methodology her Departm
Answer: The government is committed to tackling the issues that matter to rural communities. Places with a significant rural population will on average receive around a 5% increase in their Core Spending Power next year, a real terms increase.The Rural Services D...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordElectric Scooters: Public PlacesDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19928More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of taking steps to give people with disabilities additional rights to use electric scooters in public spaces.
Answer: This government is determined to seize the opportunities of emerging micromobility and tackle any negative impacts which may arise. We actively monitor the industry and the new vehicle types and business models being developed while carefully considering ...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSchools: Dental HealthDepartment for EducationTabled 12 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19834More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on providing oral health (a) education and (b) other support in schools.
Answer: All state-funded schools are required to teach about good oral hygiene as part of statutory health education. Pupils should know about dental health and the benefits of good oral hygiene and dental flossing, including the need for regular check-ups at the...
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19818More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department is taking steps to encourage the use of small and medium-sized businesses in its defence procurement process; and what steps he is taking to improve the resilience of the defence supply cha
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has a long-standing commitment to improve its engagement with Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in order to broaden and strengthen its supply-base. The recently published Defence Industrial Strategy Statement of Intent reco...
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces CovenantMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19122More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether a public sector organisation that has signed the Armed Forces Covenant may be removed as a signatory if the organisation has acted in contravention of the obligations and principles laid out in the Covena
Answer: Organisations not fulfilling their pledge can have their Armed Forces Covenant status reviewed. Concerns should initially be raised directly with the organisation in question, by following their standard complaints process. Complaints that remain unresolv...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordApprentices: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 9 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18739More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of changes to levels of funding for Level-7 apprenticeships on access to graduate-level education in rural areas.
Answer: The government is committed to spreading opportunities and economic growth supported by a strong skills system.This government has an extremely challenging fiscal inheritance. There are tough choices that need to be taken on how funding should be prioriti...
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17661More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to improve support for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Answer: The department is committed to improving inclusivity and expertise in mainstream schools, as well as ensuring special schools cater to those with the most complex needs, restoring parents’ trust that their child will get the support they need. This includ...
Answered 11 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordFood: WasteDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17660More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to mandate food waste reporting.
Answer: The Government is committed to setting a clear roadmap to a circular economy – a future where our resources are used as efficiently and productively as possible for as long as possible, and waste is reduced. Defra is reviewing policies to address the chal...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16624More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what fiscal steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help support households with energy bills.
Answer: The Government is continuing to deliver the Warm Home Discount which provides an annual £150 rebate off energy bills for eligible low-income households. In November Energy UK, in collaboration with the Government, published a Winter 2024 Commitment which ...
Answered 5 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordAgricultureDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16623More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to support family farmers.
Answer: The Government’s commitment to British farmers, including family farms, remains steadfast. We will always champion British farming to boost rural economic growth, strengthen food security and improve the environment. In the Budget announced last month, th...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordCommunity Development: FinanceCabinet OfficeTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15889More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, for what reason funding for community resilience is not a statutory duty with accompanying funding in England and Wales.
Answer: The Civil Contingencies Act and accompanying non-legislative measures deliver a single framework for civil protection in the UK. The Government has a legal obligation to review the Act every five years. The most recent Review was published in March 2022 a...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordNorth Devon HospitalDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15599More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will hold discussions with the NHS England Investment Committee on the time it has taken to review the business case for North Devon District Hospital.
Answer: The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is currently developing their Strategic Outline Case (SOC) for the new North Devon District Hospital scheme. Following approval of their SOC, they will need to develop their Outline Business Case,...
Answered 27 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordNorth Devon HospitalDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 260More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will expedite delivery of the Our Future Hospital programme funding for North Devon District Hospital to ensure that the new hospital facilities will be completed before 2031.
Answer: The National Health Service is broken, and the Government is determined to fix it. We recognise the need for investment in NHS estates across the country, including at the North Devon District Hospital. We will provide the investment and reform needed to ...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
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