John Whittingdale MP: written questions

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Written questions

Project Gigabit: Rural AreasDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 9 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8095More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much and what proportion of the remaining budget for Project Gigabit has been allocated to rural areas.
Answer: Almost £2 billion of Project Gigabit contracts are in place, with a further £750 million allocated in live and planned procurements.Project Gigabit spend is reported in Building Digital UK’s (BDUK) annual report and accounts. Total capital Project Gigabit...
Answered 18 Oct 2024
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Project Gigabit: FinanceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 9 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8094More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much and what proportion of funding for Project Gigabit has yet to be (a) allocated and (b) spent.
Answer: Almost £2 billion of Project Gigabit contracts are in place, with a further £750 million allocated in live and planned procurements.Project Gigabit spend is reported in Building Digital UK’s (BDUK) annual report and accounts. Total capital Project Gigabit...
Answered 18 Oct 2024
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Data Processing: CopyrightDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7710More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to introduce a broadened copyright exception for text and data mining.
Answer: No decision has been made on whether to legislate on copyright in relation to text and data mining.The Government is committed to supporting the growth of the creative industries and AI sectors while recognising the value of human-centred creativity. Whil...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
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GP Practice ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 5824More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the the average number of patients per GP is in (a) the Maldon District, (b) Mid and South Essex and (c) England.
Answer: In August 2024, the median number of patients per full-time equivalent (FTE) fully qualified general practitioner was:3,030 in the Maldon District;2,759 in the NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB); and2,300 in England.In the same period, th...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
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Culture: MaldonMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2224More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how much funding her Department plans to provide Maldon District Council for culture projects.
Answer: This government was elected on a manifesto that stressed a partnership approach with local authorities and an intention to stabilise the funding system, moving away from wasteful competition. Local places will rightly be seeking clarity on previous fundin...
Answered 4 Sept 2024
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Roads: ChelmsfordDepartment for TransportTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2223More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how much funding her Department plans to provide for a new Army and Navy Roundabout in Chelmsford.
Answer: The Chancellor set out on 29 July a range of pressures on public spending, including £2.9 billion of unfunded transport specific spending. Following this, the Secretary of State’s Written Ministerial Statement on 30 July set out that the Department is un...
Answered 4 Sept 2024
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Park Homes: RegulationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1177More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will take steps to undertake a review of the regulation of residential park home sites.
Answer: The park homes sector is an important part of the housing market. We recognise that there are longstanding concerns about the regulation of park home sites and the requirement to pay site owners a commission upon sale of a park home. We will set out the G...
Answered 31 Jul 2024
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Park Homes: SalesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1176More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make it her policy to reduce the proportion of the selling price of a park home that is legally required to be paid to the site owner.
Answer: The park homes sector is an important part of the housing market. We recognise that there are longstanding concerns about the regulation of park home sites and the requirement to pay site owners a commission upon sale of a park home. We will set out the G...
Answered 31 Jul 2024
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Emergency Services: MedalsCabinet OfficeTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 589More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will extend eligibility for the Elizabeth Emblem award to all emergency service workers who are severely injured and medically retired from the service.
Answer: The Government recognises the invaluable contribution of emergency service workers to the people of the United Kingdom. The Elizabeth Emblem recognises the sacrifices made by public servants who have lost their lives as a result of their duty within the h...
Answered 26 Jul 2024
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