John Hayes MP: written questions

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Written questions

Cabinet Office: WomenWomen and EqualitiesTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49311More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, with reference the Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of 16 April 2025, whether her Department plans to amend its policy on the use of women only spaces in its b
Answer: The Supreme Court ruling made it clear that the provision of single-sex spaces is on the basis of biological sex. Providers should note and follow the ruling.It is important that we ensure dignity and respect for all. Trans people should have access to se...
Answered 22 May 2025
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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: WomenMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49310More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference the Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of 16 April 2025, whether her Department plans to amend its policy on the us
Answer: We are reviewing our policies, including on toilets and single-sex spaces, in line with the Supreme Court ruling.We will follow external advice from relevant advisory bodies.We aim to ensure appropriate facilities are available for all staff.
Answered 12 May 2025
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Treasury: WomenTreasuryTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49309More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of 16 April 2025, whether her Department plans to amend its policy on the use of women-only spaces in its buil
Answer: HM Treasury is working with Government People Group in the Cabinet Office to understand the revised model policies and will implement required changes accordingly.
Answered 12 May 2025
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Guardian's Allowance: European Economic AreaTreasuryTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49308More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many people resident in the European Economic Area claimed Guardian's Allowance in each year since 2020.
Answer: The information is only available at disproportionate cost.
Answered 12 May 2025
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Guardian's Allowance: SwitzerlandTreasuryTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49307More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many people living in Switzerland claimed Guardian's Allowance in each year since 2020.
Answer: The information is only available at disproportionate cost.
Answered 12 May 2025
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Child Benefit: European Economic AreaTreasuryTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49306More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many people resident in the European Economic Area claimed Child Benefit in each year since 2020.
Answer: The information is only available at disproportionate cost.
Answered 12 May 2025
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Child Benefit: SwitzerlandTreasuryTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49305More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many people living in Switzerland claimed Child Benefit in each year since 2020.
Answer: The information is only available at disproportionate cost.
Answered 12 May 2025
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Personal Independence Payment: LiechtensteinDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48846More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people living in Liechtenstein claimed Personal Independence Payment in each year since 2020.
Answer: The information requested is not readily available and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost. This is because we only centrally record if a PIP claimant is abroad, not the individual country. The total number of PIP claimants living abroad can b...
Answered 8 May 2025
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Homes England: ApprenticesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48845More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether Homes England has offered apprenticeships in each year since 2018.
Answer: Homes England has made use of apprentices each year in its workforce since 2017.
Answered 12 May 2025
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Personal Independence Payment: NorwayDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48844More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people living in Norway claimed Personal Independence Payments in each year since 2020.
Answer: The information requested is not readily available and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost. This is because we only centrally record if a PIP claimant is abroad, not the individual country. The total number of PIP claimants living abroad can b...
Answered 8 May 2025
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Personal Independence Payment: IcelandDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48843More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people living in Iceland claimed Personal Independence Payments in each year since 2020.
Answer: The information requested is not readily available and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost. This is because we only centrally record if a PIP claimant is abroad, not the individual country. The total number of PIP claimants living abroad can b...
Answered 8 May 2025
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Fireworks: SafetyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 28 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48842More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of the (a) unregulated sale and (b) misuse of fireworks on (i) public safety and (ii) property.
Answer: Most people use fireworks in a responsible and appropriate manner. The current regulatory framework is designed to support people to enjoy fireworks whilst lowering the risk of dangers and disruption to people, animals, and property. No assessment has bee...
Answered 7 May 2025
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Fireworks: Anti-social BehaviourDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 28 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48841More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to review the penalties for the anti-social use of fireworks leading to significant criminal damage.
Answer: Tackling anti-social behaviour is a top priority for this Government, and a key part of our Safer Streets Mission. The Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 provides the police and local authorities with a range of flexible tools and powers t...
Answered 7 May 2025
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Jobseeker's Allowance: SwitzerlandDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48355More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people resident in Switzerland claimed New Style Jobseeker's Allowance in the last three years.
Answer: The information requested is not readily available and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost.
Answered 7 May 2025
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Personal Independence Payment: SwitzerlandDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48354More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people living in Switzerland received Personal Independence Payments in each year since 2020.
Answer: The information requested is not readily available and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost. This is because we only centrally record if a PIP claimant is abroad, not the individual country. For eligibility to PIP, you can be abroad for up to 1...
Answered 7 May 2025
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Jobseeker's Allowance: European Economic AreaDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48353More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people resident in the European Economic Area claimed New Style Job Seekers Allowance in the last three years.
Answer: The information requested is not readily available and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost.
Answered 7 May 2025
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Police: ApprenticesHome OfficeTabled 28 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48352More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many Police Constable Degree Apprenticeships were (a) started and (b) completed in the last three years.
Answer: The Home Office does not routinely publish information on entry routes of police officers.The Home Office published a one-off release including data on the entry routes of police officers recruited during the Police Office Uplift Programme, from 1 Novembe...
Answered 7 May 2025
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Personal Independence Payment: EU CountriesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48351More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people living in the EU claimed Personal Independence Payment in each year since 2020.
Answer: The information requested is not readily available and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost. This is because we only centrally record if a PIP claimant is abroad, not the individual country. For eligibility to PIP, you can be abroad for up to 1...
Answered 7 May 2025
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Department for Transport: WomenDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48350More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Supreme Court ruling published on April 16, what plans her Department has to amend its policy on the use of women-only spaces in its buildings by transgender women.
Answer: The Supreme Court ruling made it clear that the provision of single-sex spaces is on the basis of biological sex. Providers should note and follow the ruling. It is important that we ensure dignity and respect for all. Trans people should have access to s...
Answered 7 May 2025
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport: WomenDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48349More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the Supreme Court ruling published on April 16, what plans her Department has to amend its policy on the use of women-only spaces in its buildings by transgender women.
Answer: The Supreme Court ruling made it clear that the provision of single-sex spaces is on the basis of biological sex. Providers should note and follow the ruling.It is important that we ensure dignity and respect for all. Trans people should have access to se...
Answered 7 May 2025
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Fireworks: Anti-social BehaviourDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 28 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48348More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Fireworks Regulations 2004 on tackling the purchase of fireworks for anti-social use.
Answer: Most people use fireworks in a responsible and appropriate manner. The current regulatory framework is designed to support people to enjoy fireworks whilst lowering the risk of dangers and disruption to people, animals, and property. No assessment has bee...
Answered 7 May 2025
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Education: ChinaDepartment for EducationTabled 25 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48087More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate her Department has made of the level of funding from Chinese firms into the UK education sector in the next ten years.
Answer: HM Government carefully considers the security implications of proposed investments, to reach a balanced decision between UK economic growth and national security.As an open economy, the UK benefits from foreign trade and investment where it supports grow...
Answered 6 May 2025
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Water Companies: ChinaDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 25 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48086More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate his Department has made of the level of funds invested by Chinese firms in the UK water sector in the next ten years.
Answer: The Government recognises the important role of independent regulation in attracting the investment our water sector needs to deliver for both current and future consumers. We are aware there has been investment into the water sector in the UK by Chinese ...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
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Transport: ChinaDepartment for TransportTabled 25 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48085More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate her Department has made of the level of funds invested by Chinese firms in the UK transport sector in the next ten years.
Answer: The Department does not have an estimate of the level of funds to be invested by Chinese firms in the UK transport sector over the next ten years. This Government will continue to support UK business to engage with the second largest economy in the world...
Answered 6 May 2025
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Energy: ChinaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 25 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48084More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate his Department has made of the level of investment by Chinese firms in the UK energy sector in the next ten years.
Answer: We work very closely with industry and across government to maintain a detailed picture of foreign involvement in energy infrastructure. Foreign involvement in energy infrastructure undergoes the highest levels of scrutiny, with my department working acro...
Answered 6 May 2025
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