Jonathan Davies MP: written questions 2025

Written questions

• Curriculum and Assessment Review: AudiobooksDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34141More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking as part of the Curriculum and Assessment Review to consider the use of audiobooks in schools.

  Answer: The independent Curriculum and Assessment Review will support the innovation and professionalism of teachers, enabling them to adapt how they teach the curriculum to their students’ lives.The Review Group will publish an interim report in early spring set...

  Answered 7 Mar 2025

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• Pupils: ReadingDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34140More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to help improve (a) literacy and (b) access to books in schools.

  Answer: High and rising school standards, with excellent foundations in reading, writing and mathematics, are at the heart of the government’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity and give every child the best start in life.In recognition of this, the de...

  Answered 7 Mar 2025

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• Hydroelectric Power: FinanceDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34139More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what funding his Department has provided to (a) support and (b) promote opportunities for domestic hydropower.

  Answer: The Smart Export Guarantee came into force on 1 January 2020 and requires major electricity suppliers to offer a tariff to buy electricity exported by small low-carbon generators, including small hydro.

  Answered 7 Mar 2025

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