Jess Brown-Fuller MP: written questions
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Social Security Benefits: Terminal IllnessesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49687More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper, published on 18 March 2025, what estimate she has made of the number of people with terminal il
Answer: We recognise that people nearing the end of their life are some of the most vulnerable people in society and need fast track and unqualified support at this difficult time. People who claim, or are in receipt of, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), and a...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordIncapacity Benefit: Terminal IllnessesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49686More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Green Paper entitled Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working, published on 18 March 2025, what estimate her Department has made of the number of peo
Answer: We are currently consulting on whether to delay access to the health element of Universal Credit within the reformed system until someone is aged 22 as part of the ‘Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working’ Green Paper. http...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: Terminal IllnessesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49685More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many terminally ill people were declined the Personal Independence Payment in each year since 2015.
Answer: The Department does not centrally record if a claimant is terminally ill, unless they applied for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) under Special Rules for End of Life (SREL). Data on PIP clearances under SREL can be found on Stat Xplore. The requested ...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: Terminal IllnessesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49684More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people diagnosed as having less than 12 months to live were declined PIP in each year since 2015.
Answer: The Department does not centrally record if a claimant is terminally ill, unless they applied for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) under Special Rules for End of Life (SREL). Data on PIP clearances under SREL can be found on Stat Xplore. The requested ...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: Terminal IllnessesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49683More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate she has made of the number of terminally ill people ineligible for PIP.
Answer: The Department does not hold the data requested.
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordFly-tipping: ProsecutionsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48804More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to enable (a) local authorities and (b) the police to effectively (i) target and (ii) prosecute (A) individuals and (B) businesses engaged in illegal fly-tippin
Answer: Local councils are responsible for taking enforcement action in most fly-tipping incidents. Their powers include issuing fixed penalty notices of up to £1000, prosecution action and seizing vehicles. We encourage councils to make good use of their powers,...
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Import DutiesMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48055More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of US tariffs on the UK defence manufacturing industry.
Answer: The Government is assessing the impact of, and our response to, US tariffs across the full spectrum of UK manufacturing industries, including the defence sector. The United States remains the United Kingdom's foremost defence and security partner. The UK ...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordPerforming Arts: Intellectual PropertyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47564More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department plans to complete the implementation of the Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances.
Answer: The Government is considering options for ratifying the Beijing Treaty and will announce its intended approach in due course.
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47563More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether GP training includes a mandatory rotation on (a) obstetrics and (b) gynaecology.
Answer: The curricula for postgraduate medical specialty training are set by individual royal colleges and faculties. The General Medical Council approves curricula and assessment systems for each training programme. Curricula emphasise the skills and approaches ...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: Carer's AllowanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47562More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many and what proportion of people in receipt of Personal Independence Payments are also in receipt of Carer's Allowance.
Answer: According to the latest figures from August 2024, in England and Wales there were 3,512,676 people claiming Personal Independence Payment. Of these, 190,186, or 5.4%, also claimed Carer’s Allowance.These figures include people who receive Carer’s Allowanc...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: Carer's AllowanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47561More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many and what proportion of people in receipt of Personal Independence Payment have a member of their household in receipt of Carer's Allowance.
Answer: According to the Family Resource Survey (FRS), in England & Wales during the 2023-2024 financial year, the proportion of people claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) who have someone in their household claiming Carer’s Allowance (CA) is estimat...
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAdoption and Special Guardianship Support FundDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47156More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how much and what proportion of the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund budget for the 2024–25 financial had been spent by 31 March 2025.
Answer: The new criteria for the adoption and special guardianship support fund (ASGSF) will enable as many children and families as possible to access the available funding. The department always assesses the impact of changes on vulnerable children. The changes...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAdoption and Special Guardianship Support FundDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47155More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the planned changes to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund on access to therapeutic support for children and families; and whether s
Answer: The new criteria for the adoption and special guardianship support fund (ASGSF) will enable as many children and families as possible to access the available funding. The department always assesses the impact of changes on vulnerable children. The changes...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordMethylphenidate and Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy: Import DutiesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46602More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of US tariffs on the domestic supply of (a) methylphenidate and (b) pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy.
Answer: The Department is working closely with life sciences stakeholders and other Government departments to assess the potential impact of United States tariffs on global medicine supply chains. We have a range of well-established processes to mitigate risks to...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46601More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of US tariffs on the UK pharmaceutical industry.
Answer: The Department is working closely with United Kingdom pharmaceutical firms and trade associations to understand how United States tariffs may impact the sector and the trade of individual products. As this is an evolving situation, these assessments are o...
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordMethylphenidate and Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement TherapyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44145More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress he has made on increasing the availability of (a) methylphenidate and (b) pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy.
Answer: As a result of intensive work, some issues with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medicines have resolved. All strengths of lisdexamfetamine, atomoxetine capsules, atomoxetine oral solution, and guanfacine prolonged-release tablets are now availabl...
Answered 9 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordA27: ChichesterDepartment for TransportTabled 1 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43295More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps National Highways are taking to improve road safety at roundabouts on the A27 in Chichester.
Answer: The safety of road users is National Highways’ top priority, and the company regularly reviews the safety performance of the strategic road network. Options identified by National Highways as part of the development of proposals within the RIS pipeline wo...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordA27: ChichesterDepartment for TransportTabled 1 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43294More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps National Highways are taking to reduce congestion on the A27 through Chichester.
Answer: National Highways has developed a number of options to improve the performance of the A27 through Chichester as part of the pipeline of projects being considered for possible delivery in a future Road Investment Strategy, beyond 2031.
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDance and Drama: ScholarshipsDepartment for EducationTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42916More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to confirm individual budgets for 2025-26 to providers within the Dance and Drama Awards scheme.
Answer: The department will shortly confirm final budgets for the 2025/26 academic year and is in touch with providers concerning this.
Answered 9 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordMusic and Dance SchemeDepartment for EducationTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40942More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will adjust the means testing methodology for the Music and Dance Scheme to reflect the cost of VAT on fees.
Answer: For the 2024/25 academic year, the department adjusted the Music and Dance Scheme bursary contribution for families with a relevant income below £45,000 to account for the VAT introduction from January 2025. This methodology will be reviewed for future ye...
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordMusic and Dance SchemeDepartment for EducationTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40941More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will (a) make support for the Music and Dance Scheme permanent and (b) uplift the threshold for that support to £55,000.
Answer: For the 2024/25 academic year, the department adjusted the Music and Dance Scheme bursary contribution for families with a relevant income below £45,000 to account for the VAT introduction from January 2025. This methodology will be reviewed for future ye...
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordInfant FoodsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37923More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Competition and Markets Authority's infant formula and follow-on formula market study, published on 14 February 2025, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits
Answer: Infant feeding is critical to a baby’s healthy growth and development. The Government is committed to giving every child the best start in life and that includes helping families to access support to feed their baby. Whilst breastfeeding has significant h...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordInfant FoodsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37922More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the Government plans to implement the recommendations within the Competition and Markets Authority's infant formula and follow-on formula market study, published on 14 February 2025.
Answer: Infant feeding is critical to a baby’s healthy growth and development. The Government is committed to giving every child the best start in life and that includes helping families to access support to feed their baby. Whilst breastfeeding has significant h...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordInfant FoodsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 12 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37921More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has had discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the Competition and Markets Authority's infant formula and follow-on formula market study, published on 14 February 2025.
Answer: The Government welcomes the Competition and Markets Authority’s final market study report on infant formula and follow-on formula. We are working with the Devolved Governments closely to consider its recommendations, and relevant Ministers will agree a fo...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordInfant FoodsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37920More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has had discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the Competition and Markets Authority's infant formula and follow-on formula market study, published on 14 February 2025.
Answer: Infant feeding is critical to a baby’s healthy growth and development. The Government is committed to giving every child the best start in life and that includes helping families to access support to feed their baby. Whilst breastfeeding has significant h...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
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