Jon Trickett MP: written questions
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Pension CreditDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 22 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25637More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many pension credit applications made before 21 December 2024 are waiting to be resolved.
Answer: 61,866 claims made before 22nd December remained outstanding as of 19 January 2025. This includes 6,712 advanced claims. Advanced claims are where the application can be started up to 4 months before reaching State Pension age. Please note, the data shown...
Answered 29 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordSpirit Aerosystems: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 3 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 21565More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Airbus not completing the takeover of the Spirit AeroSystems site in Belfast on jobs (a) at Airbus and (b) throughout the supply chain in (i) Northe
Answer: My Department and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is fully aware of the commercial discussions taking place about the potential acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems business. The Government is working with the Northern Ireland Executive to help e...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordSpirit Aerosystems: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 3 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 21564More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the break up of Spirit on the Northern Ireland economy.
Answer: The Government is working with the Northern Ireland Executive to help ensure the best outcome for Spirit Aerospace and all its skilled and hardworking staff.The Northern Ireland Office and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) are fully aware of the...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordSpirit Aerosystems: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 3 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 21563More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps he is taking to support Spirit AeroSystems (a) production and (b) jobs.
Answer: The Government is working with the Northern Ireland Executive to help ensure the best outcome for Spirit Aerosystems and all its skilled and hardworking staff.The Northern Ireland Office and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) are fully aware of t...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordHeart Diseases: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20140More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of establishing a programme of routine ECG heart screening in schools and universities.
Answer: The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) last reviewed screening for sudden cardiac death (SCD) in people under the age of 39 years old in 2019, and concluded that screening should not be offered. Further information on this review is available at the...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordHeart Diseases: Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20139More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps she is taking to reduce trends in the level of sudden cardiac death amongst (a) school and (b) university aged young people.
Answer: In 2017, NHS England published a national service specification for inherited cardiac conditions (ICC), which defines the standards of care expected from organisations funded by NHS England. This specification covers young adults with previously undiagnos...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordRussia: International Humanitarian LawForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20138More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he plans to make an assessment of Russia’s compliance with international humanitarian law in the context of it's military activity in Ukraine.
Answer: We are fully committed to holding Russian forces to account for any violations of international humanitarian law that have been committed in Ukraine. Established accountability mechanisms, including the International Criminal Court's investigations and Uk...
Answered 23 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordIsrael: International Humanitarian LawForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20137More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he plans to make an assessment of Israel's compliance with international humanitarian law in the context of it's recent military activity in Syria.
Answer: We are monitoring the situation closely and continue to call on Israel to uphold their obligations to peace, stability, and security under international law. The Israeli government has stated that their presence in the Golan Heights buffer zone is defensi...
Answered 3 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordGolan Heights: SyriaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18888More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Government recognises the Golan Heights as Syrian territory.
Answer: Our position remains clear: The Golan Heights are occupied territory and we do not recognise Israel's annexation of them. We continue to call on Israel and all actors to uphold their obligations to peace, stability and security under international law.
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: ConsultantsCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18887More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how much his Department spent on consultants in (a) 2023 and (b) 2024.
Answer: Consultancy spend across government is not centrally held and is held by each department. Cabinet Office spend on consultants is published in the Annual Reports and Accounts which are available on gov.uk.
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: ConsultantsCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18886More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how much was spent on consultants across Government Departments in (a) 2023 and (b) 2024.
Answer: Consultancy spend across government is not centrally held and is held by each department. Cabinet Office spend on consultants is published in the Annual Reports and Accounts which are available on gov.uk.
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordLocal Government FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 901563More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of funding for local government.
Answer: We are taking immediate action to begin addressing the challenges facing local government by ensuring that funding goes to the places that need it most.At the Autumn Budget, we announced over £4 billion in additional funding for local government services,...
Answered 2 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment of Health and Social Care: ConsultantsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15740More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how much his Department has spent on consultants since 5 July 2024.
Answer: Information regarding expenditure on consultants for the period since 5 July 2024 for the core Department is unavailable, as it is currently unaudited. Fully audited figures for the year from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 will be available upon the public...
Answered 2 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: DisabilityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15723More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate her Department has made of the cost to the public purse of disability benefits in (a) 2025 and (b) 2026.
Answer: Forecast expenditure on Disability benefits are only available by financial year, in 2025/26 they’re forecast to be £43.8 billion, and £46.4 billion in 2026-27. (Figures quoted in real terms based on 2024/25 prices). Disability benefits expenditure covers...
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordIsrael Defense ForcesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15722More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what information his Department holds on whether the Israeli Defence Force has committed a breach of international law in Gaza.
Answer: The FCDO's International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Cell undertakes regular assessments of Israel's commitment and capability to comply with International Humanitarian Law, as well as aspects of its record of compliance in order to meet our legal obligations ...
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDefence Fire and Rescue Service: Workplace PensionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15414More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will provide Defence Fire and Rescue Service workers an early pension get out clause at 57.
Answer: As Civil Servants, the Defence Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) workforce pension scheme is administered by My Civil Service Pension and in accordance with MOD policy. Each occupation group can only apply the rules, in which Trade Unions have been consulted...
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDefence Fire and Rescue Service: Health ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15413More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure (a) occupational health support and (b) other the health and wellbeing measures for Defence Fire and Rescue Services are similar to those provided to (i) Local Authority and (ii)
Answer: Defence Fire and Rescue Service personnel are provided with occupational health support through the Defence Business Services Occupational Health contract. Additional support can be accessed through the Ministry of Defence People Portal and the Civil Serv...
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDefence Fire and Rescue Service: Workplace PensionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15412More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to equalise the pension age of Defence Fire and Rescue Service workers with their counterparts in (a) Local Authority and (b) Civil Aviation Authority Fire Services.
Answer: The Defence Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) have no plans to equalise the pension age of its personnel with their counterparts in Local Authority and Civil Aviation Authority Fire Services.
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDefence Fire and Rescue Service: Older WorkersMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15410More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the ability of Defence Fire and Rescue Service workers aged over 60 to carry out their role.
Answer: All Defence Fire and Rescue Service personnel aged over 60 are required to be in date with their operation fitness assessment which is undertaken annually. These fitness standards are in line with The UK National Fire Fighter Fitness Standards.
Answered 26 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPublic Sector: ProcurementCabinet OfficeTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2029More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what criteria will his Department use to measure social value when undertaking procurement rounds.
Answer: Public procurement is a key lever for enabling delivery of the Government’s missions by using procurement policy to drive economic growth, raise employment standards, and achieve additional social value through the life of a contract. The Government’s ‘Pl...
Answered 2 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordPublic Sector: ProcurementCabinet OfficeTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2028More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he has had recent discussions with civil service trade unions on the procurement of facilities management services.
Answer: The Cabinet Office holds frequent discussions with Civil Service trade unions on a number of topics. The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster held introductory meetings with the General Secretaries of the FDA, Prospect and PCS unions recently where they d...
Answered 6 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordGovernment Property Agency: FacilitiesCabinet OfficeTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2027More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps he is taking to encourage the Government Property Agency to develop plans to insource facilities management services when contracts expire.
Answer: The Government Property Agency’s current contracts, which cover nearly 90 Buildings across the current government estate, commenced on 1st November 2023 for a minimum period of 5 years. The Government Property Agency will consider all options for delivery...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
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