Jim Shannon MP: written questions 2024

Written questions

• Armed Forces: Public AppointmentsMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 72More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what will be the (a) role and (b) remit of the proposed new Armed Forces Commissioner.

  Answer: The Armed Forces Commissioner will be a strong independent champion of our Armed Forces and their families, to improve service life. The new Commissioner will be a direct point of contact for service personnel and their families to raise issues impacting ...

  Answered 25 Jul 2024

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• Higher Education: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 71More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether the Government has plans to review the higher education funding model; and if she will take steps to ensure the sustainability of university funding through a model that balances the (a) needs of studen

  Answer: Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only. It is important for universities, their students and staff, that there is a sustainable higher education (HE) funding system that provides opportunities, supports ...

  Answered 31 Jul 2024

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• Television Licences: Fees and ChargesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 70More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will undertake a review of the BBC licence fee in the context of changing viewing habits of the public.

  Answer: The Government is committed to the licence fee for the remainder of the current Charter period. The Government will keep an open mind about the future of the licence fee, and will engage with the BBC and other relevant stakeholders before deciding on next...

  Answered 24 Jul 2024

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• Travel: FraudHome OfficeTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 69More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to tackle fraud in online travel bookings.

  Answer: The Government takes the issue of online fraud very seriously and is dedicated to protecting the public from this devastating crime.The Online Safety Act (OSA) will make tech companies responsible for blocking fraud and fraudulent adverts on their platfor...

  Answered 23 Jul 2024

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• Fisheries: Government AssistanceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 68More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will take steps with the European Commission to allow the Northern Ireland Executive to allocate state aid to fisheries projects in the same manner as other UK nations.

  Answer: A key aim for this administration is to reset the UK government’s relationship with devolved governments in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland and EU and therefore look forward to discussions on a range of issues relating to the Windsor Framework, incl...

  Answered 25 Jul 2024

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• Airbus: Spirit AeroSystemsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 67More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether officials in his Department have had discussions with representatives of the aerospace industry on guaranteeing jobs during the completion of the sale of Spirit AeroSystems’ operations to Airbu

  Answer: Under terms agreed between Airbus and Spirit, Airbus will acquire the elements of Spirit’s Belfast site responsible for the A220 airliner. This includes the wing and mid-fuselage sections. The Government is working with the Northern Ireland Executive to h...

  Answered 22 Jul 2024

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