James Naish MP: written questions 2025
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Cancer: NottinghamshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58722More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce the time taken to make cancer diagnoses in Nottinghamshire.
Answer: We will reduce cancer waiting times so that patients are diagnosed and treated faster, including patients in Nottinghamshire.We have now exceeded our pledge to deliver an extra two million operations, scans, and appointments, and we have now delivered ove...
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAccident and Emergency Departments: NottinghamshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58721More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce A&E waiting times in Nottinghamshire.
Answer: The Government recognises that urgent and emergency care performance has fallen short in recent years and is committed to restoring accident and emergency waiting times to the NHS Constitutional standard across England, including in Nottinghamshire.Our ne...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: NottinghamshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58720More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support GPs in Nottinghamshire to spend more time with patients.
Answer: The Government is determined to ensure that general practitioners (GPs) are able to spend more time doing what they do best, spending time with their patients.That’s why, in October 2024, we invested £82 million into the Additional Roles Reimbursement Sch...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitals: NottinghamshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58719More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce hospital backlogs in Nottinghamshire.
Answer: Tackling waiting lists is a key priority for the Government, including in Nottinghamshire. We have now exceeded our pledge to deliver an additional two million appointments, tests, and operations, having delivered 3.6 million more since July. As announced...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordChinese Embassy: Planning PermissionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58308More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to consider the potential costs for policing protests when making her decision on the planning application for the Chinese embassy at Royal Mint Court.
Answer: An independent Inspector held a public inquiry into the proposals in question, at which interested parties were able to put forward evidence and representations. All material planning considerations will be taken into account in reaching a decision on thi...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordChinese Embassy: Planning PermissionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58307More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has had discussions with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the potential impact of the proposed Chinese embassy at Royal Mint Court on (a) policing an
Answer: As has been the case under successive administrations, government does not normally disclose details of internal discussions.An independent Inspector held a public inquiry into the proposals, at which interested parties were able to put forward evidence a...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordChinese Embassy: Planning PermissionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58306More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has made an estimate with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the potential impact of granting the application for a Chinese Embassy at Royal Mint Court
Answer: An independent Inspector held a public inquiry into the proposals in question, at which interested parties were able to put forward evidence and representations. All material planning considerations will be taken into account in reaching a decision on thi...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordVisasHome OfficeTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58305More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to para. 266 of the White Paper entitled Restoring control over the immigration system, published on 12 May 2025, what her Department's timetable is for the consultation on changes to t
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 recordOppression: ChinaHome OfficeTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58304More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 12 March 2025 to Question 36235 on Oppression: China, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of the redevelopment of a Chinese embassy in Londo
Answer: The management and safety of demonstrations is an operational matter for the police, and the Metropolitan Police Service have provided their assessment of the potential management of protests outside Royal Mint Court in their submission to the Planning In...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordChinese Embassy: Planning PermissionDepartment for TransportTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58074More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with the Secretary of State for (a) the Home Department and (b) Housing, Communities and Local Government on the potential impact of the proposed new Chinese embassy on traffic d
Answer: There have been no discussions on the potential impact of the proposed new Chinese embassy on traffic disruption. Responsibility for managing London's road network is shared between Transport for London, National Highways, and the 32 London boroughs, plus...
Answered 11 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordChinese Embassy: Planning PermissionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58073More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions her Department has had with members of the (a) Hong Kong, (b) Uyghur and (c) Tibetan diasporas in the UK on the (i) security, (ii) human rights, (iii) peaceful p
Answer: An appointed Inspector held a public inquiry which heard a range of evidence for and against the proposals in question.This case is now with the department, and so it would not be appropriate to comment further.Decisions on planning applications are based...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEmbassiesHome OfficeTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58072More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of trends in the level of use of diplomatic premises in the UK to (a) monitor and (b) intimidate members of diaspora communities; and what safeguards are in place to preve
Answer: Diplomatic activity in the UK is governed through the principles of the Vienna Conventions which allows for legitimate diplomatic activity. Where we find evidence of any activity that goes beyond what is accredited for, this could invalidate the accredita...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordChinese EmbassyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58071More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has made a human rights risk assessment on the (a) diplomatic privileges and (b) surveillance capabilities at the proposed Chinese Embassy site in Roya
Answer: National security is the first duty of Government. It has been our core priority throughout this process. We continually assess potential threats in the UK, and take protection of individuals' rights, freedoms, and safety very seriously. As part of this, ...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment: British National (Overseas)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58070More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 19 March 2025 to Question 37349 on Education: British National (Overseas), what steps her Department has taken (a) before 19 March 2025 and (b) since 19
Answer: The UK provides a welcoming home to Hong Kongers today and it will continue to do so for Hong Kongers tomorrow. In March 2025, the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government announced its fifth year of funding for the Hong Kong British Nationa...
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish National (Overseas): Employment and Cost of LivingForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58069More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has had discussions with their counterparts in the Department for Education on implementation of the recommendations of the report by British Future en
Answer: As the Foreign Secretary said in the latest 6-monthly Report, this Government will continue to stand with the people of Hong Kong, strengthening the thick web of connections between our societies and remaining steadfast in commitment to the BN(O) visa rou...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment: British National (Overseas)Department for EducationTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58068More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of the report by British Future entitled Working it Out: Hong Kongers, Employment and the Cost of Living, published o
Answer: While no formal assessment of the report has been made, the department remains committed to supporting British National (Overseas) status holders through access to higher education, further education and English language training once residency criteria a...
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: British National (Overseas)Home OfficeTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58067More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions her Department has had with representatives of the Hong Kong diaspora in the UK on barriers to (a) eligibility and (b) meeting settlement requirements under the BN(O) visa sche
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting members of the Hong Kong community who have relocated to the UK and those who may come here in future.Further details of all measures announced in the Immigration White Paper will be set out in the normal way in d...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: British National (Overseas)Home OfficeTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58066More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of increasing the qualifying period for settlement under the BNO visa scheme from five years to ten years on those visa holders, in the
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting members of the Hong Kong community who have relocated to the UK and those who may come here in future.Further details of all measures announced in the Immigration White Paper will be set out in the normal way in d...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: British National (Overseas)Home OfficeTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58065More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that individuals prosecuted under the Hong Kong National Security Law are not unfairly excluded from access to the British Nationals (Overseas) visa schem
Answer: The Home Office considers all applications for UK visas on their individual merits. Suitability requirements apply to all routes and must be met in addition to validity and eligibility requirements. The Immigration Rules part 9: grounds for refusal (Immig...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: British National (Overseas)Home OfficeTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58064More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will relax the 90-day absence rule for British National (Overseas) visa holders for exceptional circumstances for visa holders from Hong Kong.
Answer: British Nationals (Overseas) who wish to become British citizens can apply for registration under section 4(2) of the British Nationality Act 1981. There is some discretion over the requirement not to have been outside the UK for more than 90 days in the ...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHong Kong: ChinaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58063More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will issue an apology for the lack of (a) referendum and (b) recognition of the right to self-determination for Hong Kong residents prior to the handover of Hong Kong t
Answer: The 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration committed China to preserve Hong Kong's way of life for a period of at least 50 years. Since 2021, the UK has considered China to be in a state of ongoing non-compliance with the Joint Declaration.As a co-signatory ...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish National (Overseas): VisasForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58062More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on guaranteeing the long-term continuation of the British National (Overseas) visa scheme for
Answer: As the Foreign Secretary said in the latest 6-monthly Report, this Government remains steadfast in our commitment to the British National (Overseas) visa route. The UK provides a welcoming home to Hong Kongers today and it will continue to do so for Hong ...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: AdmissionsDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57430More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure cross-border cooperation between local education authorities in the planning and allocation of school places.
Answer: The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill is introducing new duties for mainstream state schools and local authorities to co-operate regarding school admissions and for state schools to co-operate with local authorities regarding place planning. Where co-...
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordParking: AuditMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57429More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will instruct the DVLA to conduct an audit of car park records in instances where a pattern of disputes has been identified.
Answer: The Government recognises the need for high standards in the private parking industry and is committed to delivering a Code of Practice that promotes good practice, in accordance with The Parking (Code of Practice) Act 2019. We are progressing with plans ...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordFood: ImportsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56422More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans he has to ensure that food producers are not undercut by imports produced to lower standards.
Answer: The Government shares the public’s high regard for the UK’s environmental protections, food standards and animal welfare. We recognise farmers’ concerns about imports produced using methods not permitted in the UK. We have been clear that we will use our ...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
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