James Naish MP: written questions
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Geothermal PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51509More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of geothermal energy on the UK’s (a) ability to reach net zero and (b) energy security objectives.
Answer: In 2023, the Department co-funded a study with the Northeast Local Enterprise Partnership on the UK’s deep geothermal potential. Based on its recommendations, the British Geological Survey was commissioned to develop the UK Geothermal Platform—an open-acc...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordGeothermal PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51508More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to include geothermal energy within the strategic remit of GB Energy.
Answer: Geothermal energy is a clean energy source and therefore falls within the group of technologies that are included within Great British Energy’s (GBE) remit, as set out in the GBE Bill. The Secretary of State will prepare a Statement of Strategic Prioritie...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordGeothermal PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51507More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans his Department has to develop risk mitigation schemes for early-stage deep geothermal heat and power projects in line with international best practice.
Answer: The Government recognises that risk mitigation schemes have helped develop the geothermal industry in some parts of Europe. It is considered premature to introduce a dedicated risk mitigation scheme at this time, given the current stage of development in ...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordGeothermal PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51506More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department plans to increase its support for integrated heat, power and mineral co-production projects.
Answer: The Government supports geothermal energy through multiple schemes and integrated projects can receive funding from more than one at a time. For example, United Downs in Cornwall will produce heat and was awarded a contract for difference to produce elect...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAlternative EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51505More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to support the families of children unable to return to (a) mainstream and (b) special school.
Answer: The department recognises that some pupils find it harder than others to attend school. It is therefore very important that schools and partners work closely with pupils and parents to remove any barriers to attendance by building strong and trusting rela...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordViral Diseases: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51504More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to expand the emergency department bloodborne virus opt-out testing programme to (a) King’s Mill Hospital, (b) Lincoln County Hospital, (c) Pilgrim Hospital and (d) oth
Answer: The Emergency Department opt-out testing programme will continue to test individuals for bloodborne viruses, including HIV and viral hepatitis, in line with committed funding plans.None of the funding already committed has been removed from sites offering...
Answered 30 May 2025
Original Parliament recordBlood TestsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51503More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to (a) reinstate and (b) extend funding for opt-out testing for Hepatitis B and C in A&Es.
Answer: The Emergency Department opt-out testing programme will continue to test individuals for bloodborne viruses, including HIV and viral hepatitis, in line with committed funding plans.None of the funding already committed has been removed from sites offering...
Answered 30 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSodium Valproate: CompensationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51502More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the absence of a (a) compensation and (b) redress scheme on the (i) long-term planning and (ii) care provision for families
Answer: The Government is carefully considering the valuable work done by the Patient Safety Commissioner and the resulting Hughes Report, which set out options for redress for those harmed by valproate and pelvic mesh. This is a complex area of work, involving s...
Answered 16 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSodium Valproate: CompensationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51501More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he plans to provide a timeline for responding to the recommendations of the Valproate Redress Campaign.
Answer: The Government is carefully considering the valuable work done by the Patient Safety Commissioner and the resulting Hughes Report, which set out options for redress for those harmed by valproate and pelvic mesh. This is a complex area of work, involving s...
Answered 16 May 2025
Original Parliament recordImmigration: Hong KongHome OfficeTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51500More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the White Paper entitled Restoring Control over the Immigration System, published on 12 May 2025, if she will make it her policy to maintain the current route to settlement for BN(O)
Answer: Settlement in the UK is a prerequisite for becoming a British citizen and brings lifelong benefits. Settlement is also an important step in integrating and contributing to local communities and the wider country. We will therefore reform the current rules...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordImmigration Controls: British National (Overseas)Home OfficeTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51499More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the White Paper entitled Restoring control over the immigration system, published on 12 May 2025, what plans her Department has to consult with BN(O) visa holders on the potential im
Answer: Settlement in the UK is a prerequisite for becoming a British citizen and brings lifelong benefits. Settlement is also an important step in integrating and contributing to local communities and the wider country. We will therefore reform the current rules...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordImmigration: Hong KongHome OfficeTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51498More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her proposed extension of the settlement qualification period from five to ten years will apply to BN(O) visa holders who are already on the pathway to indefinite leave to remain.
Answer: Settlement in the UK is a prerequisite for becoming a British citizen and brings lifelong benefits. Settlement is also an important step in integrating and contributing to local communities and the wider country. We will therefore reform the current rules...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordImmigration: Hong KongHome OfficeTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51497More
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 British National (Overseas) visa holders will be required to me
Answer: Settlement in the UK is a prerequisite for becoming a British citizen and brings lifelong benefits. Settlement is also an important step in integrating and contributing to local communities and the wider country. We will therefore reform the current rules...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordImmigration Controls: British National (Overseas)Home OfficeTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51496More
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 these changes will apply to British National (Overseas) visa ho
Answer: Settlement in the UK is a prerequisite for becoming a British citizen and brings lifelong benefits. Settlement is also an important step in integrating and contributing to local communities and the wider country. We will therefore reform the current rules...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordFinancial Services: RegulationTreasuryTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51495More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will publish her Department's plans for an open finance regulatory framework.
Answer: As set out in the National Payments Vision, the government’s ambition is for the UK to be a world leader in Open Finance – the next generation of financial data sharing. The benefits are potentially transformative for businesses and customers, enabling ch...
Answered 15 May 2025
Original Parliament recordBank ServicesTreasuryTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50953More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of increasing the use of open banking on levels of financial inclusion.
Answer: The UK has been a world leader in Open Banking since 2018. Open Banking providers offer innovative services using customer data, and can help with improving financial inclusion, such as by allowing customers to gain better oversight of their finances, or ...
Answered 13 May 2025
Original Parliament recordBank ServicesTreasuryTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50952More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of extending the 90-day open banking consumer consent period on the economy.
Answer: The UK has been a world leader in Open Banking since 2018. Open Banking providers offer innovative services using customer data, and can help with improving financial inclusion, such as by allowing customers to gain better oversight of their finances, or ...
Answered 13 May 2025
Original Parliament recordBank ServicesTreasuryTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50951More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department is taking steps to revise the open banking framework.
Answer: The UK has been a world leader in Open Banking since 2018. Open Banking providers offer innovative services using customer data, and can help with improving financial inclusion, such as by allowing customers to gain better oversight of their finances, or ...
Answered 13 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAllied Health Professions and Nurses: Migrant WorkersHome OfficeTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50950More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of reviewing the inclusion of (a) nursing and (b) other allied health professionals on the shortage occupation visa list.
Answer: The Government published the White Paper ‘Restoring Control over the immigration System’ on 12 May 2025. The White Paper set out its intention to introduce a Temporary Shortage List to replace the Immigration Salary List.The list will initially be compris...
Answered 15 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAllied Health Professions and Nurses: Migrant WorkersHome OfficeTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50949More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the potential merits of including (a) nurses and (b) other allied health professionals on short occupation vis
Answer: The Government published the White Paper ‘Restoring Control over the immigration System’ on 12 May 2025. The White Paper set out its intention to introduce a Temporary Shortage List to replace the Immigration Salary List.The list will initially be compris...
Answered 15 May 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Services and Social Services: InformationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50245More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will take steps to (a) implement and (b) enforce the Accessible Information Standard for organisations that provide (i) NHS care and (ii) publicly-funded adult social care.
Answer: Since 2016, all National Health Service organisations and publicly funded social care providers are expected to meet the Accessible Information Standard (AIS), which details the recommended approach to supporting the information and communication support ...
Answered 13 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal Grooming: Change of UseMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50244More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department has taken to provide clarity to local planning authorities on the classification of dog grooming parlours.
Answer: The Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 groups together uses which have similar land use impacts into classes, allowing flexibility to change between uses within each class.It is for the local planning authority to consider the use of a par...
Answered 13 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal Grooming: Change of UseMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50243More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department plans to provide updated guidance on the classification of dog grooming parlours in the Use Classes Order.
Answer: The Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 groups together uses which have similar land use impacts into classes, allowing flexibility to change between uses within each class.It is for the local planning authority to consider the use of a par...
Answered 13 May 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: Digital TechnologyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50242More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the introduction of e-visas on voters reliant on physical immigration documentation as voter ID.
Answer: An e-Visa is accepted as a form of identification at the polling station, as a digital version of ‘a biometric immigration document issued in accordance with regulations under section 5 of the UK Borders Act 2007’. All electors may also choose to apply to...
Answered 14 May 2025
Original Parliament recordVoting Rights: EU NationalsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50241More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department has taken to communicate changes to voter eligibility to EU voters resident in the UK.
Answer: The Electoral Commission, as the independent electoral regulator, holds responsibility for issuance of guidance for local authorities on electoral registration and voting.This can be found at - Our guidance | Electoral Commission.The Electoral Commission ...
Answered 14 May 2025
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