James Naish MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Employment Schemes: CarersDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 25 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41127More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to help full-time carers return to work after a prolonged period of absence.
Answer: Our Get Britain Working plan aims to reduce economic inactivity levels and take the first steps to delivering our long-term ambition to achieve an 80% employment rate. We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunities they need to achieve and thrive, ...
Answered 2 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordPrescriptionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41125More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he is taking steps to ensure that the Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribing Pathfinder Programme and independent prescribing generally will continue to be supported to maximise direct
Answer: The NHS England Pathfinder programme is running across England with the aim of developing a commissioning framework for community pharmacy clinical services with independent prescribing (IP) for National Health Service patients. We are working with integr...
Answered 31 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordOffshore Industry: North SeaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 25 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41120More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has considered limiting the sale of oil and gas from the North Sea to domestic markets.
Answer: The UK government does not own the oil and gas infrastructure in the North Sea and does not dictate where the commodities are sold or the price. Oil and gas are traded on international markets, therefore domestically produced oil and gas does not mean che...
Answered 2 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: Private SectorDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41119More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has had discussions with Independent Sector Providers on ensuring that staff (a) who deliver NHS services and (b) whose contracts do not include automatic pay uplifts receive any agreed
Answer: My Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has not held any discussions with independent providers on this topic.Independent organisations, such as social enterprises and general practices, are free to develop and adapt their own...
Answered 31 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordPharmacyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37731More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of providing additional support for pharmacies to dispense medication in multi-compartment compliance aids to vulnerable patien
Answer: The Equality Act 2010 requires pharmacies to make reasonable adjustments for patients with protected characteristics. Multi-compartment compliance aids are one of many reasonable adjustments available, however, they are not always the most appropriate opt...
Answered 19 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordEducation: British National (Overseas)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37349More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Education on the implementation of the recommendations of the report by British Future entitled Working it Out: Ho
Answer: The government has noted the report. We continue to support Hong Kong British National (Overseas) on these issues through our Welcome Programme, including through specific English language provision, the network of Welcome Hubs and online resources that p...
Answered 19 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordHong Kong: British National (Overseas)Home OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37348More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to assist the continued freedom of movement of BN(O) visa holders whose passports have been cancelled by Hong Kong authorities.
Answer: Following introduction of the National Security Law, the Hong Kong authorities have cancelled the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) passports of some British Nationals (Overseas) (BN(O)), including some currently residing in the UK. Where su...
Answered 19 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: Disease ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 6 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36165More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans his Department has in place to ensure that urgent biosecurity information reaches farmers quickly.
Answer: Biosecurity is a priority for this government. Urgent biosecurity information, such as alerts about animal and plant health disease incidents, any geographic restrictions in place as a result, and signposting to information on what farmers should do to ma...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal and Plant Health Agency: Disease ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 6 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36164More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the Animal and Plant Health Agency has carried out scenario planning for potential (a) outbreaks of foot and mouth disease and (b) other significant biosecurity breaches.
Answer: Foot and mouth disease (FMD) scenario modelling has been completed, and initial outputs received. A report is being drafted with the deadline being end of March. APHA is undertaking assessments in relation to other diseases including ASF. FMD scenario mod...
Answered 25 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordFoot and Mouth Disease: Veterinary ServicesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 6 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36163More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the availability of (a) veterinarians, (b) veterinary technicians and (c) other veterinary experts to manage potential future
Answer: Defra and APHA appreciates the incredibly valuable work completed by veterinarians, technicians, and support staff, recognising their essential roles in achieving our ambitious goals of upholding high standards of animal welfare, supporting trade, and saf...
Answered 19 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal and Plant Health Agency: ICTDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 6 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36162More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when the last time was that Animal and Plant Health Agency IT systems were upgraded.
Answer: The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has a wide range of applications and IT systems all of which require maintenance, update, and refresh As these activities are regular and carried out independently per system, each year work is continually underta...
Answered 20 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal and Plant Health Agency: ICTDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 6 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36161More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the capability of the Animal and Plant Health Agency IT equipment.
Answer: The APHA and Defra leadership teams have benefited from internal audits undertaken each year which look at issues including spend, governance, resilience, cyber security, and asset management. Additional insight into the need for investment in the APHA's ...
Answered 25 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: MalnutritionForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 34961More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department plans to support steps to help tackle malnutrition at the Nutrition for Growth Summit in Paris in March 2025; and whether he plans to maintain funding
Answer: The Prime Minister has set out a new strategic vision for government spending on defence and security and Official Development Assistance (ODA). Detailed decisions on how the ODA budget will be used will be worked through as part of the ongoing Spending R...
Answered 9 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy SupplyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 34960More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of the report by Midlands Engine entitled Energy Security White Paper, published in December 2024.
Answer: The Government welcomes this paper as a strong example of regional leadership in the energy space and the commitment of the Midlands Engine Partnership to look to align its actions with Great British energy’s priorities and functions. The Midlands is a cr...
Answered 11 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMidlands EngineDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 34959More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has made an assessment of the contribution of Midlands Engine to (a) attracting international investment and (b) supporting export growth for Midlands businesses.
Answer: Midlands Engine have undertaken a range of valuable work and have supported collaboration on shared growth opportunities. This has included launching the Midlands Engine Investment Portfolio at The UK's Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum in M...
Answered 19 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMidlands EngineDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 34958More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he is taking steps with the Midlands Engine to support regional (a) investment and (b) private sector collaboration.
Answer: Midlands Engine have undertaken a range of valuable work and have supported collaboration on shared growth opportunities. Moving forward, the government intends to support Mayors in collaborating at pan-regional level and creating convening bodies whose p...
Answered 11 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordNuclear Power: MidlandsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 34957More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of the report by Midlands Engine entitled The nuclear industry in the Midlands, published in February 2025; and wh
Answer: The Government is supporting rapid development of the nuclear fission and fusion energy sectors.For fusion this includes investing in cutting edge research capabilities and facilities, and implementing a proportionate regulatory framework to cement the UK...
Answered 11 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBosnia and Herzegovina: EUFORForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 34956More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has considered re-joining the EUFOR peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina as part of a new security pact with the EU.
Answer: Europe's security is critical to our own and we recognise the contribution of many of the EU's military operations and missions to regional security. We see the European Union Force Bosnia and Herzegovina (EUFOR) as vital for peace and security in Bosnia ...
Answered 18 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordNaftna Industrija Srbije: SanctionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 34955More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he plans to place sanctions on Naftna Industrija Srbije.
Answer: On 10 January the UK designated Gazprom Neft, one of Russia's energy giants. We do not comment on future designations as this could affect their impact. We keep all evidence and potential designations under review.
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordRussia: SanctionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 34954More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that sanctions placed on Russia by (a) the UK and (b) other countries are not being circumvented by Serbia.
Answer: Russia is making extensive efforts to circumvent sanctions in order to maintain its military machine. Our focus is on stopping these critical goods from reaching Russia and deprive Russia from generating revenue to fund the war. That includes ensuring our...
Answered 18 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordFood: LabellingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33629More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has plans to review allergen labelling requirements for non-prepacked foods and beverages; and whether he plans to take steps to implement the Food Standards Agency's recomme
Answer: The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has policy responsibility for food safety, including food allergen labelling, in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and is working to improve the availability and accuracy of allergen information for non-prepacked foods,...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDental Services and Veterinary Services: Access and PricesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 25 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33628More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of consolidating dental and veterinary practices into corporate chains on (a) pricing and (b) consumer access; and whether he plans to instruct
Answer: Under competition law, responsibility for investigating individual and market-wide competition issues, including consolidation, falls to the Competition and Markets Authority ("CMA"), the UK's competition authority. The Government has ensured th...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS Shared Business ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33627More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will review the use of NHS Shared Business Services by non-NHS services for (a) payroll, (b) pension, (c) procurement, (d) tax accounting and (e) other financial services.
Answer: The NHS Shared Business Services provides corporate and back-office services, including payroll, pensions, procurement, and accounting services, to National Health Service organisations and health-related social enterprises only.
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCare Homes: Tax AllowancesTreasuryTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32191More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of making private care costs tax deductible.
Answer: The Government keeps all tax reliefs under review. When considering a tax relief for private care costs, a range of factors must be taken into account, including how effective the relief would be at achieving its policy intent, how well-targeted the suppo...
Answered 27 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordComplex Regional Pain SyndromeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32162More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what NHS guidance and training is available to ensure Complex Regional Pain Syndrome is understood by medical professionals across England; and whether his Department plans to issue further guidanc
Answer: The National Congenital Anomaly and Rare Disease Registration Service (NCARDRS) is part of the National Disease Registration Service (NDRS) and NHS England. The NCARDRS aims to collect, curate, quality-assure, and analyse data from patients in England dia...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
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