James Asser MP: written questions
17 published records · newest first.
Written questions
Visas: Skilled WorkersHome OfficeTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58441More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department's White Paper entitled Restoring control over the immigration system, published on 12 May 2025, whether the proposed extension of the qualifying period for indefinite
Answer: We will be consulting on the earned settlement scheme later this year and further details on the proposed scheme will be provided at that time.
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAffordable Housing: West Ham and BecktonMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58440More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to help increase the availability of affordable housing in West Ham and Beckton constituency.
Answer: The government is committed to the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation.At the Spending Review on 11 June, the Chancellor confirmed £39 billion for a successor to the Affordable Homes Programme over 10 years from 2026-27...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordTaxis: Body FluidsDepartment for TransportTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51658More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will take steps to extend the availability of DNA spit kits to licensed private hire drivers.
Answer: Violence against transport workers is unacceptable and something I take very seriously. That is why my Department's best practice guidance to taxi and private hire vehicle licensing authorities in England sets out my expectations for the sector including ...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordMigrant Workers: Care WorkersHome OfficeTabled 8 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45311More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of protections for overseas (a) health and (b) social care workers on a visa sponsorship arrangement.
Answer: The Government condemns the exploitation of international care workers by rogue employers in the adult social care sector and continues to take robust action against this unscrupulous behaviour. We have recently implemented a prohibition on Skilled Worker...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: EmploymentMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 903357More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to support jobs in the defence sector.
Answer: Defence is not just the cornerstone of national security, but it is also an engine for growth. The Defence Industrial Strategy will deliver good jobs and rewarding careers in Defence, that support communities across our nations. I am also working with my ...
Answered 25 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordReligious HatredMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36933More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to help tackle hate crimes based on religion in (a) England, (b) London and (c) West Ham and Beckton constituency.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 37961 on 20 March 2025.
Answered 26 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordLeasehold: ReformMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33263More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she plans to take to reform the leasehold system.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement made on 21 November 2024 (HCWS244).
Answered 4 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordPensions: Consumer InformationDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 27 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26707More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to (a) improve access to pension information and (b) introduce the Pension Dashboards Scheme.
Answer: The Government ensures everyone has access to free impartial pension guidance through the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS). Their MoneyHelper service provides guidance to the public on all areas of UK pensions. In September 2024, MaPS launched a new digi...
Answered 3 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth: DisadvantagedDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22481More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to tackle health inequalities in (a) England, (b) London, and (c) West Ham and Beckton constituency.
Answer: The United Kingdom faces significant health inequalities, with life expectancy varying widely across and within communities. The Government is committed to building a fairer Britain by tackling the structural inequalities that contribute to poor health, p...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordAnti-social BehaviourHome OfficeTabled 7 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22480More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to tackle anti-social behaviour in (a) England, (b) London, and (c) West Ham & Beckton constituency.
Answer: Tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) is a top priority for this Government and a key part of our Safer Streets Mission.The Government’s Plan for Change, announced by the Prime Minister on 5 December, committed to a zero-tolerance approach to ASB. This wil...
Answered 15 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22479More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of GP provision in (a) England, (b) London and (c) West Ham and Beckton constituency; and what steps he is taking to improve patient access.
Answer: We know that patients are struggling to see a general practitioner (GP) and we are committed to improving GP provision and access to appointments across the country, including in the West Ham and Beckton constituency. In October 2024, we provided an £82...
Answered 14 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordObesity: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 902070More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help prevent childhood obesity.
Answer: Obesity robs our kids of the best possible start in life, and is particularly concentrated in the most deprived areas. Supporting people to stay healthier for longer is at the heart of our Health Mission. We face a childhood obesity crisis and this govern...
Answered 7 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordFurther Education: STEM SubjectsDepartment for EducationTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16024More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking encourage the take-up of STEM subjects at further education level.
Answer: The department continues to support the take-up of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects in further education (FE). Skills, including STEM skills, are crucial for the delivery of the government’s missions. That is why the depa...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordCurriculumDepartment for EducationTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16023More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking with (a) employers and (b) further education providers to help ensure the post-16 curriculum is aligned with the future needs of the UK workforce.
Answer: The department is developing a comprehensive strategy for post‐16 education and skills, to break down barriers to opportunity, support the development of a skilled workforce, and drive economic growth through our Industrial Strategy.My noble Friend, the M...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordApprenticesDepartment for EducationTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16022More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to increase the availability of apprenticeships in (a) England, (b) London and (c) West Ham and Beckton constituency.
Answer: The department’s reformed growth and skills offer, which will have apprenticeships at its core, will deliver greater flexibility for learners and employers, including through shorter duration apprenticeships in targeted sectors, helping more people learn ...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordRetail Trade: Greater LondonMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16012More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to encourage investment in high streets in (a) London and (b) West Ham and Beckton constituency.
Answer: This Government is committed to supporting businesses and communities that make our high streets successful.This means addressing anti-social behaviour and crime, rolling out banking hubs, stamping out late payments, empowering communities to make the mos...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSports: Greater LondonDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14861More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to help protect grassroots sports venues in London.
Answer: The Government recognises that grassroots sports facilities are at the beating heart of communities up and down the country and is acting to support more people to get active wherever they live through the delivery of the £123 million Multi-Sport Grassroo...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament record
Published records only — not a full account of an MP’s work. How we work →