James Naish MP: written questions 2025
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Accident and Emergency Departments: NeurologyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71599More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the clinical impact of (a) delayed and (b) missed diagnosis of (i) autoimmune encephalitis and (ii) other acute neurological emergencies presenting to eme
Answer: The revised NHS England specialised neurology service specification, published on 13 August, following extensive consultation with clinical and charity partners, states that all patients should have access to acute neurology advice via a networked model o...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAccident and Emergency Departments: NeurologyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71598More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many Type 1 emergency departments in England currently operate without an on-site neurology service.
Answer: In 2021, NHS England’s Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme shared its national specialty report for neurology following deep dive visits to all 24 neuroscience regions, then to the 67 trusts that together deliver neurology services to 139 sites....
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordInheritance TaxTreasuryTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71597More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the average time taken was for an IHT30 certificate to be issued in the latest period for which data is available; and how many cases were waiting for an IHT30 certificate to be issued on 1 August 2025.
Answer: HMRC do not measure the average time taken for an IHT30 certificate to be issued. HMRC have a service standard to process 80% of IHT30 certificates within 15 working days. HMRC have prioritised the processing of IHT400 forms to minimise any delays for cus...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordWomen's RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71596More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what plans he has to help (a) advance gender equality and (b) protect women’s and girls’ rights through multilateral negotiations.
Answer: I refer my Hon Friend to the answer I gave him on 9 September to Question 71594.
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSexual and Reproductive HealthForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71595More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps he is taking with his counterparts in multilateral organisations to (a) defend and (b) advance sexual and reproductive (i) health and (ii) rights.
Answer: The UK works with multilateral organisations including the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), World Health Organisation and the Global Financing Facility, alongside governments and civil society and provides targeted funding, technical partnership and diplomatic...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71594More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment the Department has made of the potential merits of funding more programmes that support gender equality as their main objective.
Answer: The UK remains steadfast in its commitment to promoting gender equality around the world, and stands in solidarity with women's rights organisations who are on the frontline of that fight. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) recognises...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71593More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of reductions in ODA on levels of funding for programmes with gender equality objectives.
Answer: Our 2025/26 Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme allocations reflect the first step as we begin to pivot to a lower ODA budget. An Equalities Impact Assessment (EIA) - which considers impacts on women and girls and wider equalities - was an ess...
Answered 18 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71592More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has specified (a) targets and (b) benchmarks for gender equality spending from the ODA budget as a (i) principal and (ii) significant objective.
Answer: As we transition to spending 0.3 per cent of Gross National Income (GNI) on Official Development Assistance (ODA), the Government is reviewing existing commitments. Detailed decisions on how the ODA budget will be used from 2026/27 to 2028/29 will be info...
Answered 18 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71591More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department plans to publish annual reports on the outcomes of ODA spending on (a) gender equality initiatives and (b) whether the (i) principal and (ii) significa
Answer: As we transition to spending 0.3 per cent of Gross National Income (GNI) on Official Development Assistance (ODA), the Government is reviewing existing commitments. Detailed decisions on how the ODA budget will be used from 2026/27 to 2028/29 will be info...
Answered 18 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCare Workers: RegistrationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71590More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will create a national register for care workers to improve (a) professional recognition and (b) workforce mobility.
Answer: We have launched an independent commission into adult social care, chaired by Baroness Casey. The Commission's Terms of Reference are sufficiently broad to enable Baroness Casey to define its remit to independently consider how to build a social care syst...
Answered 5 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71589More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the role of short-term, unplanned adult social care services in preventing hospital admissions for working-aged adults with (a) learning disabilities and
Answer: The Government and the National Health Service are working with local authorities and adult social care providers to help keep people well and independent for as long as possible, and to provide alternatives to hospital and care home admissions.We have se...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordIndependent Commission into Adult Social CareDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71588More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, on what date he last met with Baroness Casey to discuss her Commission on adult social care.
Answer: My Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, engages with Baroness Louise Casey regularly on a number of issues, including adult social care.The commission is independent, and Baroness Casey has the autonomy to define her own enga...
Answered 12 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71587More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support unplanned specialist social care services that help prevent hospital admissions for people with complex needs.
Answer: The Government and the National Health Service are working with local authorities and adult social care providers to help keep people well and independent for as long as possible, and to provide alternatives to hospital and care home admissions.We have se...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: War GravesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71586More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment his Department has made of the state of repair of the (a) Deir El Balah War Cemetery and (b) Gaza War Cemetery.
Answer: The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) updates their website on the condition of sites in challenging locations around the world. The Commission reports that as a result of the recent conflict in Gaza, both the Gaza War Cemetery and the Deir El Bal...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSolar Power: Business PremisesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71585More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to incentivise the installation of solar panels on (a) commercial and (b) industrial roofs; and whether he has plans to prioritise the use of these spaces over agricul
Answer: The Government incentivises commercial/industrial rooftop solar in various ways, including permitted development rights, favourable tax treatment, and the Smart Export Guarantee. Solar is an important part of our strategy for improving energy performance ...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: BicyclesDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71584More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has had discussions with (a) the Rail Safety and Standards Board and (b) industry stakeholders to (i) develop and (ii) legislate for a minimum requirement for bicycle storage spaces per t
Answer: The Department for Transport has not had discussions with the Rail Safety and Standards Board or industry stakeholders regarding legislating for a minimum requirement for bicycle storage spaces per train unit but is considering policy options to improve i...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAir PollutionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71583More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help tackle air pollution.
Answer: Air pollution is one of the greatest environmental harms to public health. Our 10-Year Health Plan (10YHP) for England sets out how the Government plans to improve the health of the nation, including a focus on prevention of ill health. The plan sets out ...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAlcoholic Drinks: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 22 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69942More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has made of the potential merits of increasing draft duty relief for (a) consumers, (b) pubs and (c) breweries in (i) Rushcliffe and (ii) rest of the UK.
Answer: The Chancellor’s draught rate cut at Autumn Budget 2024 applied to approximately 60% of the alcoholic drinks sold in pubs. This took a penny of duty off a typical strength pint.Draught beer and cider now pay 13.9% less in duty than their packaged equivale...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordTeachers' PensionsDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69897More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of communication by Teachers’ Pensions with scheme members.
Answer: Teachers’ Pensions employs a wide range of communication methods to contact members of the scheme including via member portal, website, telephone contact centre, webchat, text messaging, post, email and social media platforms.The department regularly disc...
Answered 5 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAirports: ParkingDepartment for TransportTabled 22 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69892More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to (a) monitor and (b) limit the level of parking fees at airports.
Answer: The Department for Transport has no plans to monitor or limit the level of parking fees at airports. The provision and charging of car parking at airports (including drop off and pick charges) is a matter for the airport operator as a commercial business ...
Answered 2 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordInternet: SurveillanceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 22 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69891More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to prevent the (a) collection and (b) sharing of personal data by tracking pixels when using (i) police, (ii) council and (iii) other public websites for reporti
Answer: The use of online tracking technologies—such as tracking pixels—are regulated by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), which require user consent unless certain limited exemptions apply. Where these technologies collect person...
Answered 1 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMathematics: AssessmentsDepartment for EducationTabled 18 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69096More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, on what evidential basis there is a six second time limit per question in the national multiplication tables check; and if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of this methodology on children wit
Answer: The multiplication tables check (MTC) assesses fluent recall of times tables, meaning the time available is a key element. The six second time limit was decided as the most appropriate to promote effective recall following a rigorous test development proc...
Answered 28 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 18 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69080More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to to project 12 of her Department's publication entitled Non-technical summaries for project licences granted under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act between January – March 2025
Answer: The legislation relating to placing a Medical Device on the market is The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/1478/contents/made).We are working with regulators to see how advances in techn...
Answered 28 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal Experiments: Medical TreatmentsHome OfficeTabled 18 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69079More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to project 12 of her Department's publication entitled Non-technical summaries for project licences granted under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act between January – March 2025, w
Answer: The legislation relating to placing a Medical Device on the market is The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/1478/contents/made).We are working with regulators to see how advances in techn...
Answered 28 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordCats and Dogs: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 18 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69063More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to (a) introduce (i) licensing and (ii) regulation for dog and cat rescue centres and (b) prevent fraudulent operations at unregulated rescue centres.
Answer: This Government will introduce the most ambitious plan to improve animal welfare in a generation. The Department has initiated a series of meetings with key animal welfare stakeholders as part of the development of an overarching approach to animal welfar...
Answered 25 Jul 2025
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