John Hayes MP: written questions 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
Original Parliament recordPersonal 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
Original Parliament recordPersonal 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
Original Parliament recordFireworks: 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
Original Parliament recordFireworks: 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
Original Parliament recordJobseeker'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
Original Parliament recordPersonal 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
Original Parliament recordJobseeker'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
Original Parliament recordPolice: 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
Original Parliament recordPersonal 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
Original Parliament recordDepartment 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
Original Parliament recordDepartment 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
Original Parliament recordFireworks: 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
Original Parliament recordEducation: 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
Original Parliament recordWater 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
Original Parliament recordTransport: 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
Original Parliament recordEnergy: 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
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: East MidlandsDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45453More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the average waiting time is for a practical driving test in (a) Lincolnshire and (b) the East Midlands.
Answer: The average waiting time for a practical driving test at test centres in both (a) Lincolnshire and (b) the East Midlands, is 24 weeks respectively, as of 21 April 2025. The current national average for a practical driving test as of March 2025 is 21.7 wee...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordFireworks: Anti-social Behaviour and VandalismDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45452More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what guidance his Department is providing to local authorities to help them (a) manage and (b) enforce firework safety regulations in areas where firework misuse has led to (i) vandalism and (ii) antis
Answer: Enforcement powers exist for local authorities to take action when fireworks are unsafe, sold illegally or misused. Local authorities and the police also have powers to tackle anti-social behaviour caused by the misuse of fireworks. It is for local areas ...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordFood SupplyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45451More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will take steps to designate food security a critical national priority.
Answer: Food security is national security. We need a resilient and healthy food system, that works with nature and supports British farmers, fishers and food producers. Our Plan for Change sets out how we are focused on supporting our farmers, supporting rural e...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordBuilding Digital UK: ApprenticesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45450More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether Building Digital UK has offered apprenticeships in each year since it was set up.
Answer: The Civil Service is committed to using apprenticeships to break down barriers to opportunity, support skills development and deliver more effective public services.Building Digital UK has only made use of apprentices in its workforce since becoming an Ex...
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordActive Travel: ApprenticesDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45449More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether Active Travel England has offered apprenticeships in each year since it was set up.
Answer: Active Travel England has not yet advertised apprenticeships for external candidates. Existing employees can access the Department’s apprenticeship offer of level 2 – 7 apprenticeships across a range of skills, including data, finance and project delivery...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordUK Space Agency: ApprenticesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 8 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44908More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether the UK Space Agency has offered apprenticeships since it was established.
Answer: The Civil Service is committed to using apprenticeships to break down barriers to opportunity, support skills development and deliver more effective public services.The UK Space Agency has previously offered apprenticeships in Communications and Business ...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordRural Payments Agency: ApprenticesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 8 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44907More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the Rural Payments Agency has offered apprenticeships in each year since 2010.
Answer: The Civil Service is committed to using apprenticeships to break down barriers to opportunity, support skills development and deliver more effective public services.Defra Group, including the Rural Payments Agency, has developed a diverse apprenticeship p...
Answered 25 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Infrastructure Commission: ApprenticesTreasuryTabled 8 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44906More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the National Infrastructure Commission has offered apprenticeships in each year since it was set up.
Answer: Since its inception, the National Infrastructure Commission has successfully trained and developed a number of apprentices. As a small organisation, the number of apprentices trained and developed has been determined by business needs, balanced against ob...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
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