James Wild MP: written questions 2025
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Dental Services: Migrant WorkersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63594More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to introduce a provisional registration scheme for trained international dentists to practice (a) under supervision and (b) with training support in the UK.
Answer: We recognise that there is a considerable waiting list for candidates to sit the General Dental Council’s (GDC) Overseas Registration Exam (ORE). I have asked the GDC to urgently develop an action plan of concrete measures to reduce the ORE waiting list, ...
Answered 14 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: Migrant WorkersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63593More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent progress he has made in the procurement process for a new examination board for applicants wanting to take the Overseas Registration Examination (ORE).
Answer: We recognise that there is a considerable waiting list for candidates to sit the General Dental Council’s (GDC) Overseas Registration Exam (ORE). I have asked the GDC to urgently develop an action plan of concrete measures to reduce the ORE waiting list, ...
Answered 14 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: Migrant WorkersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63592More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to expand Overseas Registration Examination (ORE) capacity beyond the additional (a) 1,800 places for part 1 and (b) 576 places for part 2.
Answer: We recognise that there is a considerable waiting list for candidates to sit the General Dental Council’s (GDC) Overseas Registration Exam (ORE). I have asked the GDC to urgently develop an action plan of concrete measures to reduce the ORE waiting list, ...
Answered 14 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordSodium Valproate: CompensationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63323More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Spending Review 2025, published on 11 June 2025, what recent discussions his Department have had with HM Treasury on the provision of funds for valproate (a) financial redress
Answer: The Government is carefully considering the work done by the Patient Safety Commissioner and her report, which set out options for redress for those harmed by valproate and pelvic mesh. This is a complex issue involving input from different Government dep...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordSodium Valproate: CompensationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63322More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether funding for valproate (a) financial redress and (b) interim payments were included in the Spending Review 2025.
Answer: The Government is carefully considering the work done by the Patient Safety Commissioner and her report, which set out options for redress for those harmed by valproate and pelvic mesh. This is a complex issue involving input from different Government dep...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordValuation Office Agency: Cost EffectivenessTreasuryTabled 23 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61855More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled Valuation Office Agency scrapped in government drive to slash inefficiencies, published on 28 April 2025, what estimate she has made of the potential impact
Answer: The potential impact of the expected additional savings in the Valuation Office Agency’s administrative costs and Full Time Equivalents (by 28/29) will be determined as detailed plans are developed and implemented.
Answered 1 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Wool Marketing BoardDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61541More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what information his Department holds on the amount that British Wool spent on its overseas operations in the last 12 months.
Answer: Defra does not regularly collect or monitor information on sales or uses of wool; this is managed by British Wool. British Wool publishes its annual accounts and financial statements on its website, which include information on its operational activities,...
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Wool Marketing BoardDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61540More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department plans to (a) review the (i) structure and (ii) market position of British Wool and (b) make an assessment of the effectiveness of the role of British Wool in sup
Answer: A new framework document was published in May 2025 and sets out the strategic relationship between Defra, the Devolved Governments, and British Wool. The Framework establishes clear governance arrangements and shared priorities, ensuring British Wool is w...
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWool: AuctionsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61242More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the adequacy of the length of time taken by British Wool to provide payments to domestic producers following auctions.
Answer: British Wool is a public body, responsible for the collection, sale and marketing of wool from across the UK. While Defra maintains regular engagement with British Wool and monitors its strategic performance through a framework agreement, the organisation...
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSheep: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61241More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a minimum price for fleece that covers the cost of animal welfare requirements for sheep farmers.
Answer: British Wool is a public body, responsible for the collection, sale and marketing of wool from across the UK. Sales are conducted by auction throughout the year and reflect global market developments in price and availability. Payments to British Wool’s p...
Answered 27 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSugar: RegulationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61237More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department has made a recent assessment of the potential impact of the Common Market Organisation Regulation for sugar on the UK sugar industry.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of sugar beet farmers and their vital contribution to UK sugar production. Also, that sugar beet itself, used in crop rotations, is beneficial to soil and crop health and allows arable farms a season of “rest” from...
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMembers: CorrespondenceDepartment for EducationTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61230More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to respond to the letter of 23 May 2025 from the hon. Member for North West Norfolk.
Answer: I can confirm that a response to the correspondence dated 23 May 2025 from the hon. Member for North West Norfolk was sent on 25 June 2025.
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: Public ExpenditureCabinet OfficeTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61229More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2025 to Question 59412 on Government Departments: Reviews, if his Department will publish the line by line review of its spending conducted for the Spending Review 2025.
Answer: The Cabinet Office is committed to delivering the 5% savings and efficiency target, with Spending Review funding allocations agreed on this basis. These funding allocations – informed by the findings of the Zero Based Review – are the first step in a wide...
Answered 26 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Work and Pensions: Public ExpenditureDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61228More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2025 to Question 59412 on Government Departments: Reviews, if her Department will publish the line by line review of its spending conducted for the Spending Review 2025
Answer: DWP is committed to meeting the 5% savings and efficiency target, with Spending Review funding allocations agreed on this basis. These funding allocations – informed by the findings of the Zero Based Review – are the first steps in a wider plan to finalis...
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: Public ExpenditureDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61227More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2025 to Question 59412 on Government Departments: Reviews, if his Department will publish the line by line review of its spending conducted for the Spending Review 202
Answer: DBT is committed to meeting the 5% savings and efficiency target, with SR funding allocations agreed on this basis.These funding allocations – informed by the findings of the ZBR – are the first step in a wider plan to finalise budgets for different proje...
Answered 27 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero: Public ExpenditureDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61226More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2025 to Question 59412 on Government Departments: Reviews, if his Department will publish the line by line review of its spending conducted for the Spending
Answer: DESNZ is committed to meeting the 5% savings and efficiency target, with SR funding allocations agreed on this basis. These funding allocations – informed by the findings of the ZBR – are the first step in a wider plan to finalise budgets for different pr...
Answered 27 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: Public ExpenditureDepartment for TransportTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61225More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2025 to Question 59412 on Government Departments: Reviews, if her Department will publish the line by line review of its spending conducted for the Spending Review 2025.
Answer: The Department for Transport is committed to meeting savings and efficiency targets set by HMT, with the Department delivering efficiency gains of 8% per year by 2028-29; with SR allocations agreed on this basis. These funding allocations – informed by th...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: Public ExpenditureDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61224More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2025 to Question 59412 on Government Departments: Reviews, if his Department will publish the line by line review of its spending conducted for the Spe
Answer: The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is committed to meeting the 5% savings and efficiency target, with SR funding allocations agreed on this basis.These funding allocations – informed by the findings of the ZBR – are the first step in a ...
Answered 27 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Culture, Media and Sport: Public ExpenditureDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61223More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2025 to Question 59412 on Government Departments: Reviews, if her Department will publish the line by line review of its spending conducted for the Spending Revi
Answer: The Department for Digital, Media and Sport is committed to meeting the 5% savings and efficiency target, with SR funding allocations agreed on this basis.These funding allocations – informed by the findings of the ZBR – are the first step in a wider plan...
Answered 27 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Public ExpenditureMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61222More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2025 to Question 59412 on Government Departments: Reviews, if her Department will publish the line by line review of its spending conducted for
Answer: The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is committed making savings and efficiencies, with SR funding allocations agreed on this basis. These funding allocations – informed by the findings of the ZBR – are the first step in a wider plan ...
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Public ExpenditureForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61221More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2025 to Question 59412 on Government Departments: Reviews, if his Department will publish the line by line review of its spending conducted
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is committed to meeting the 5 per cent savings and efficiency target with Spending Review funding allocations agreed on this basis, including through the FCDO2030 strategic change programme.These fun...
Answered 2 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Public ExpenditureMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61220More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2025 to Question 59412 on Government Departments: Reviews, if his Department will publish the line by line review of its spending conducted for the Spending Review 2025.
Answer: The Department is committed to meeting the 5% savings and efficiency target with Spending Review funding allocations agreed on this basis. These funding allocations – informed by the findings of the zero-based review undertaken as part of the Spending Rev...
Answered 26 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHome Office: Public ExpenditureHome OfficeTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61219More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2025 to Question 59412 on Government Departments: Reviews, if her Department will publish the line by line review of its spending conducted for the Spending Review 20
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer he was given on 17 June to Question 59412.
Answered 27 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Education: Public ExpenditureDepartment for EducationTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61218More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2025 to Question 59412 on Government Departments: Reviews, if her Department will publish the line by line review of its spending conducted for the Spending Review 2025.
Answer: The department is committed to meeting the 5% savings and efficiency target, with spending review funding allocations agreed on this basis.These funding allocations, informed by the findings of the Zero Based Review, are the first step in a wider plan to ...
Answered 27 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment of Health and Social Care: Public ExpenditureDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61217More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2025 to Question 59412 on Government Departments: Reviews, if his Department will publish the line by line review of its spending conducted for the Spending Review
Answer: The Government has used this Spending Review to maximise the value from every taxpayer pound. Phase 2 of the Spending Review marks the first zero-based review in nearly 18 years, with every line of Government spending scrutinised, to make sure it is deliv...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
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