James Naish MP: written questions 2025
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Livestock: InformationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56421More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans he has to help improve the (a) recording and (b) traceability of farm animals through the Livestock Information Service.
Answer: The Government’s ambition is to achieve a comprehensive, multispecies Livestock Information Service, allowing disease to be identified and controlled more effectively, helping to meet our key priority of supporting farmers to boost our food security. Thro...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: Veterinary ServicesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56420More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to help increase the number of veterinary professionals in the farming sector; and what plans he has to reform the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 to enable more u
Answer: Defra is exploring various avenues to improve the short- and long-term capacity issues in the veterinary sector. We have engagement with the veterinary profession and other relevant stakeholders, including veterinary schools and government organisations t...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterinary ServicesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56419More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department has considered introducing a centrally-funded veterinary surveillance scheme to support early detection of animal disease.
Answer: Our existing animal health surveillance arrangements are robust and we monitor for new and emerging threats to our biosecurity through our Veterinary Risk Group (VRG) and the Human and Animal Infections Risk Surveillance (HAIRS) Group. We are not consider...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimals: Disease ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56418More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the (a) capacity and (b) capability of the Animal and Plant Health Agency to respond to a major outbreak of exotic animal disease.
Answer: The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) leads Government action on animal disease control and has outbreak response plans in place. These include measures to contract companies to support eradication and cover such matters as the deployment of non-Gover...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: LightingDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56417More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of undertaking a public awareness campaign to encourage more drivers to replace (a) faulty and (b) broken indicator lights.
Answer: Modern vehicles are fitted with a mandatory tell-tale lamp to indicate whether the direction indicators are functioning properly. Statistics show that there are on average 146 collisions per year where defective lamps and indicators were considered to be ...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHong Kong: ImmigrationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54942More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of the Restoring control over the immigration system: white paper on the UK's foreign policy in relation
Answer: As the Foreign Secretary said in the latest 6-monthly Report, this Government remains steadfast in our commitment to the British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) visa route. The UK provides a welcoming home to Hong Kongers today and it will continue to do so f...
Answered 11 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHong Kong: ImmigrationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54941More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department had discussions with the Home Office on the development of the Restoring control over the immigration system: white paper; and what representations his
Answer: As the Foreign Secretary said in the latest 6-monthly Report, this Government remains steadfast in our commitment to the British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) visa route. The UK provides a welcoming home to Hong Kongers today and it will continue to do so f...
Answered 11 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHong Kong: ImmigrationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54940More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions his Department has had with the Home Office on the impact of the Restoring control over the immigration system: white paper on British Nationals (Overseas) v
Answer: As the Foreign Secretary said in the latest 6-monthly Report, this Government remains steadfast in our commitment to the British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) visa route. The UK provides a welcoming home to Hong Kongers today and it will continue to do so f...
Answered 11 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHorse Riding: Disadvantaged and Special Educational NeedsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54425More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions she has had with (a) Sport England and (b) UK Sport on access to equestrian activities for (i) underrepresented groups and (ii) young people with SEND.
Answer: We want everyone to be able to enjoy the physical and mental health benefits of sport and physical activity. We recognise that there are barriers which prevent some people from taking part and we will continue to work with our arm's length bodies, Sport E...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSports: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54424More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether the Government provides guidance to local authorities on the allocation of funding (a) across different sports, (b) for the provision for (i) SEND-inclusive and (ii) therapeutic sporting
Answer: We want everyone to be able to enjoy the physical and mental health benefits of sport and physical activity. We recognise that there are barriers which prevent some people from taking part and we will continue to work with our arm's length bodies, Sport E...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Horse RidingDepartment for EducationTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54423More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department provides funding for equestrian activities for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Answer: The department provides funding for local authorities, schools and other education providers so that they can discharge their statutory duties relating to children with special educational needs and disabilities. It is for local authorities and schools to...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: Information SharingDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54056More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of enabling people to verify their (a) income and (b) identity online through secure access to their benefit data.
Answer: All claimants must answer security questions to confirm they are who they say they are, to protect their information and prevent fraud. When a claimant creates a UC account, they must complete security questions. When a claimant signs into their account, ...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Work and Pensions: Information SharingDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54055More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of enabling data sharing between her Department's systems.
Answer: Whenever DWP determines to share personal data from one system to another system, several legal and ethical constraints must be considered, especially under the UK General Data Protection Regulations (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018. To comply with ...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Work and Pensions: Information SharingDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54054More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to support the Government’s Open Data Agenda; and whether she plans to expand secure access to selected datasets for the purposes of reducing financial exclusion.
Answer: DWP promotes a culture of encouraging data sharing for public good whilst ensuring this is done in a secure, legal and ethical way. DWP requires both a lawful basis and legal power to share personal data. DWP already has over 1,300 live data shares with o...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: Information SharingDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54053More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential (a) economic and (b) social impact of enabling Universal Credit recipients to share their benefit data with consent with regulated third pa
Answer: Customers can choose to share their information with third parties, including Universal Credit statements. As a modern digital service Universal Credit is iterated all the time. We are always looking to make improvements to the design and build. Universal...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: UkraineHome OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54052More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if her Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of extending the duration of the Ukrainian Visa scheme for Ukrainian national visa holders with children currently working towards GCS
Answer: The Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme, which opened on 4 February 2025, enables Ukrainians who have been provided sanctuary here in the UK to apply for a further 18 months’ permission to remain. The scheme provides the same rights and entitlements...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: AutismDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53685More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to ensure that autism is considered in delivery plans for the Get Britain Working White Paper, published on 26 November 2024.
Answer: A range of stakeholders have provided input and expertise to support policy development and delivery of the reforms outlined in the Get Britain Working White Paper. Our aim is to create an inclusive labour market in which everybody – including neurodiverg...
Answered 28 May 2025
Original Parliament recordClean Energy: Supply ChainsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53684More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to support growth in domestic clean energy supply chains.
Answer: The Government’s upcoming Industrial Strategy will outline plans to boost high-potential sectors like Clean Energy, creating quality jobs. An initial £300 million via Great British Energy will accelerate offshore wind supply chains, attract private invest...
Answered 29 May 2025
Original Parliament recordOffshore Industry: ProductionDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53683More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to align UK oil and gas production with climate targets.
Answer: The UK is committed to transitioning away from fossil fuels and meeting global climate targets. The Government supports action on decarbonising oil and gas production and has already consulted on revised environmental guidance to take into account emissio...
Answered 29 May 2025
Original Parliament recordHong Kong: JudiciaryForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53261More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has considered bringing forward legislative proposals that are similar to the Hong Kong Judicial Sanctions Act.
Answer: The UK has called for the Beijing-imposed National Security Law in Hong Kong to be repealed and for an end to the prosecution of all individuals charged under it.It is not appropriate to speculate on future legislative proposals or potential future sancti...
Answered 11 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53260More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Almost million more pupils get access to mental health support, published on 16 May 2025, whether the mental health support measures for yo
Answer: Mental health support teams cover school pupils and further education learners, including those up to the age of 18 years old.They work directly with school and college staff, alongside National Health Services, to provide professional advice, easing the ...
Answered 27 May 2025
Original Parliament recordEducation: British National (Overseas)Department for EducationTabled 14 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52354More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has considered supporting the development of bridging courses for qualified British National (Overseas) visa holders in (a) teaching, (b) social work, (c) healthcare and (d) other profess
Answer: Through the government’s Plan for Change and the Industrial Strategy, we are taking a strategic approach to addressing current and future skills gaps in our domestic workforce.The government continues to ensure the skills system is responsive to employer ...
Answered 4 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment and Training: MigrantsDepartment for EducationTabled 14 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52353More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will include within the remit of Skills England a requirement to help support (a) British National (Overseas) visa holders and (b) other migrants to access (i) training and (ii) employment.
Answer: Skills England will play a critical part in the government’s mission to drive growth across the country, support people to get better jobs and improve their standard of living.Skills England will join the Labour Market Evidence (LME) Group to support a co...
Answered 30 May 2025
Original Parliament recordEducation: British National (Overseas)Department for EducationTabled 14 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52352More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to provide (a) guidance and (b) training to (i) local authority careers services and (ii) college course providers on the (A) rights and (B) eligibility of British National (Overseas) visa hol
Answer: The government is spending £1.4 billion on the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) in the 2024/25 academic year, which funds English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) provision for adult learners.The general principle within ASF rules is that adults must be ordi...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordEnglish Language: EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 14 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52351More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will take steps to ensure that (a) combined authorities and (b) local English for Speakers of Other Languages hubs (i) monitor uptake of English language support by British National (Overseas) visa holde
Answer: The government is spending £1.4 billion on the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) in the 2024/25 academic year, which funds English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) provision for adult learners.The general principle within ASF rules is that adults must be ordi...
Answered 22 May 2025
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