Jim Shannon MP: written questions 2024
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Wheelchairs: AccessWomen and EqualitiesTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10082More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on accessibility of workplaces to wheelchair users.
Answer: The Equality Act 2010 (the Act) protects disabled people from discrimination in the workplace. The Act requires employers to make reasonable adjustments for disabled employees and jobseekers to ensure that they are not placed at a substantial disadvantage...
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordBus Services: Northern IrelandDepartment for TransportTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10081More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with the Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure on school bus services fin rural areas.
Answer: School bus services in Northern Ireland are the responsibility of the Northern Ireland Executive. My department regularly engages with colleagues in the Department for Infrastructure to discuss matters of mutual interest. Policy responsibility for home to...
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordRoads: Northern IrelandDepartment for TransportTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10080More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with the Northern Ireland Department of Infrastructure on (a) pothole repairs and (b) resurfacing.
Answer: The Secretary of State met her counterpart in the Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure in her first days of office and the departments regularly discuss matters of mutual interest.
Answered 28 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSocial Media: EducationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10079More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has had discussions with the Education Secretary on the potential merits of teaching awareness of social media.
Answer: The government is working to make the internet safer, through the Online Safety Act to ensure platforms limit harmful content and by helping citizens gain skills to navigate the online world.Digital and media literacy skills are taught through several com...
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordReligion: EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 18 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9922More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the proposal of the Religious Education Council’s National Content Standard for Religious Education; and whether she plans to inclu
Answer: Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.Religious education (RE) is an important subject that should provide pupils with an opportunity to learn about a wide range of religious and non-religious beliefs. ...
Answered 28 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordReligion: EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 18 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9921More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to hold discussions with the (a) National Association of Teachers of RE, (b) RE Council and (c) National Association of Standing Advisory Councils on RE on the Curriculum and Assessment Review
Answer: Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.Religious education (RE) is an important subject that should provide pupils with an opportunity to learn about a wide range of religious and non-religious beliefs. ...
Answered 28 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordReligion: EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 18 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9920More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to include a review of the current arrangements for religious education in the planned review of the national curriculum.
Answer: Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.Religious education (RE) is an important subject that should provide pupils with an opportunity to learn about a wide range of religious and non-religious beliefs. ...
Answered 28 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordAnaerobic DigestionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9460More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has had discussions on using farm effluage and sewage for anaerobic digestion instead of importing wood chippings as biomass.
Answer: There are anaerobic digestion plants across the UK that generate electricity through the combustion of biogas produced through the breakdown of sewage or agricultural waste. Biomass generators, in contrast, generate electricity through the combustion of s...
Answered 31 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9459More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Department for Communities on extending the warm homes plan to Northern Ireland.
Answer: We are committed to engaging with all Devolved Governments on our ambitious energy security and net zero plans going forward, while respecting the devolution settlements. Details of Ministers’ meetings with external individuals and organisations are publi...
Answered 24 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordWind Power: Northern IrelandDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9458More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with large energy companies in Northern Ireland on funding for onshore wind farms in (a) Strangford and (b) rural areas.
Answer: Energy policy is devolved to Northern Ireland but our ambition for onshore wind covers the UK and Northern Ireland will hopefully be a major contributor, already hosting a tenth of UK onshore wind capacity. More widely, collaboration between the UK Govern...
Answered 25 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordHare Coursing: Organised CrimeHome OfficeTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9457More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent estimate she has made of the number of gangs that are involved in hare coursing.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of tackling rural and wildlife crime and the impact hare coursing can have. We are committed to safeguarding rural communities, with tougher measures to clamp down on anti-social behaviour, strengthened neighbourho...
Answered 25 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' ReleaseMinistry of JusticeTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9456More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of recent changes to the early release scheme.
Answer: SDS40 is a necessary measure to avoid the collapse of the Criminal Justice System. In designing the measure, we took every possible step to mitigate risk including an 8-week implementation period, clear offence exclusions, and a huge amount of collaborati...
Answered 24 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordTibet: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9175More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to help tackle (a) forced disappearances, (b) the prolonged detentions of monks and nuns and (c) other suppression of (i) freedom of re
Answer: This Government will stand firm on human rights, including China's repression of the people of Tibet. We will champion freedom of religion or belief for all abroad, and work to uphold the right to freedom of religion or belief through our position at the ...
Answered 21 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordTranscaucasus: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9174More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of (a) human rights conditions and (b) respect for international law in the South Caucasus.
Answer: Long-term human rights concerns persist across the whole South Caucasus region. The UK Government regularly raises human rights obligations and commitments with the Governments of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, as well as discussing such matters with in...
Answered 22 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordAzerbaijan: CorruptionForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9173More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he is taking steps with his Azerbaijani counterpart to help tackle corruption by politicians in that country.
Answer: The UK acknowledges that like many countries around the world, Azerbaijan faces challenges with tackling corruption. We remain in close contact with the Azerbaijani authorities and stand ready to provide support and expertise in tackling this issue.
Answered 23 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordEmployment Schemes: Mental IllnessDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9172More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions she has had with the Department of Communities in Northern Ireland on supporting young adults with mental health issues back into work.
Answer: Social security is devolved in Northern Ireland and is administered by the Department for Communities and it is for the Devolved Government to decide how to deliver employment support. The Department understands the longstanding negative implications unem...
Answered 23 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: Sleeping RoughMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9171More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will hold discussions with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive on women sleeping rough because of domestic abuse.
Answer: The Deputy Prime Minister has been clear about the importance of resetting this department’s relationship with devolved governments so that we are increasing collaboration on shared opportunities and challenges. UK Government ministers talk regularly to c...
Answered 23 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: BillingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9170More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with his counterparts in the devolved Administrations on potential energy bill increases.
Answer: Collaboration between the UK Government and Devolved Governments is essential to accelerate Net Zero and deliver the Clean Energy Superpower Mission. The Government is working closely with governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to help work t...
Answered 23 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordOropouche Virus DiseaseDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9169More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help prevent cases of Oropouche virus; and what discussions he has had with devolved Administrations on that virus.
Answer: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) continuously monitors the global epidemiology of the Oropouche virus disease, and assesses risk to the United Kingdom’s population. The UKHSA works to reduce risk through the provision of travel advice to both travell...
Answered 21 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: AutismDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9168More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what support her Department provides to young girls with autism in schools.
Answer: Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.For too long the education and care system has not met the needs of all children, particularly children and young people with special educational needs and disabili...
Answered 23 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordUniversities: AdmissionsDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9167More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to encourage boys to apply for university.
Answer: Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.The department will support the aspiration of every person who meets the requirements and wants to go to university, regardless of their background and personal cha...
Answered 23 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordTaylor SwiftHome OfficeTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9166More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with her Austrian counterpart on security for Taylor Swift concerts.
Answer: The government’s protective security system is rigorous and proportionate.It is our long-standing policy not to provide detailed information on those arrangements, as doing so could compromise their integrity and affect individuals’ security.
Answered 23 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' Release: HomicideMinistry of JusticeTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9165More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether she has had discussions with her Northern Irish counterpart on the release from prison of convicted murderers.
Answer: The Lord Chancellor has not yet had discussions with Ministers in the Northern Ireland Executive, however Ministers wish to meet counterparts soon. Officials regularly discuss a broad range of release policy issues through meetings such as the 5 Nations F...
Answered 23 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCancer: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8829More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help reduce delays in treatment for cancer patients.
Answer: Lord Darzi’s report has set out the scale of the challenges we face in fixing the National Health Service and the need to improve cancer waiting time performance and cancer survival. In particular, he highlighted the need to improve the number of patients...
Answered 18 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordGeorgia: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8828More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his Georgian counterpart on human rights in that country.
Answer: I [Minister Doughty] spoke with Georgian Foreign Minister Darchiashvili on 9 October. I shared with him my deep concerns about the negative implications of Georgia's recent laws on Transparency and Foreign Influence and on Family Values. The pressures bei...
Answered 22 Oct 2024
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