James Naish MP: written questions
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Social 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
Original Parliament recordEnglish Language: EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 14 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52350More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department is taking steps to expand access to English for Speakers of Other Languages provision for British National (Overseas) visa holders at (a) intermediate and (b) advanced levels and with a f
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 recordBritish National (Overseas): ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 14 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52349More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will bring forward legislative proposals to introduce a distinct form of nationality status for children born in the UK to British Nationals (Overseas) visa holders.
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. We keep all aspects of the immigration system under review, in consultation with a wide range of experts and s...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: British National (Overseas)Home OfficeTabled 14 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52348More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to review her Department's guidance on British Nationals (Overseas) visa applications from people with political detention histories in Hong Kong.
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. We keep all aspects of the immigration system under review, in consultation with a wide range of experts and s...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: British National (Overseas)Home OfficeTabled 14 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52347More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will commit to keeping the BN(O) visa route open to new applicants at least until the Chinese government enters a state of full compliance with the Sino-British Joint Declaration.
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. We keep all aspects of the immigration system under review, in consultation with a wide range of experts and s...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordImmigration Controls: EU NationalsHome OfficeTabled 13 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52003More
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 changes to English language requirements from B1 to B2 level wi
Answer: Further details of all the measures announced in the White Paper will be set out in due course, and where necessary, subject to consultation.
Answered 21 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52002More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the potential impact of her Department's White Paper entitled Restoring control over the immigration system, publi
Answer: The immigration White Paper, Restoring Control over the Immigration System, was collectively agreed across Government, and is available at the following link:https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6821f334ced319d02c906103/restoring-control-over-th...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52001More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the white paper entitled Restoring control over the immigration system, published on 12 May 2025, on the provision of a satisfactory standard
Answer: The immigration White Paper, Restoring Control over the Immigration System, was collectively agreed across Government, and is available at the following link:https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6821f334ced319d02c906103/restoring-control-over-th...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordImmigration Controls: Social ServicesHome OfficeTabled 13 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52000More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of her Department's publication entitled Restoring control over the immigration system: white paper, published on 12 May 2025, on the ability
Answer: We hugely welcome the contribution of overseas care workers, but it is important that long-term plans are drawn up to train homegrown talent into the care sector. As outlined in the ‘Restoring Control over the Immigration System - Technical Annex’, it i...
Answered 15 May 2025
Original Parliament recordRefugees: UkraineHome OfficeTabled 13 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51999More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of her Department's publication entitled Restoring control over the immigration system: white paper, published on 12 May 2025, on the Governm
Answer: Following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the UK has offered sanctuary to over 300,000 Ukrainians and their families, thanks to the generosity of the British public. We have always been clear that the Ukraine Schemes are temporary and do not lead to s...
Answered 21 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 13 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51998More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of directly providing a proportion of SEN funding to schools.
Answer: This government’s ambition is that all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or in alternative provision receive the right support to succeed in their education and as they move into adult life.Overall schools fu...
Answered 21 May 2025
Original Parliament recordImmigration Controls: FamiliesHome OfficeTabled 13 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51997More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of proposed changes to English language and family migration requirements on the ability of (a) BN(O) visa holders and (b) people hold f
Answer: The Home Office will publish all relevant assessments relating to measures announced in the Immigration White Paper when further details of those measures are set out in due course.
Answered 21 May 2025
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