Kirsteen Sullivan MP: written questions

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Written questions

EqualityWomen and EqualitiesTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 904711More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, when she expects the Equality and Human Rights Commission to publish the final version of its Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations, following the Supreme Court’s judgment of 16 Apri
Answer: On 20 May, the EHRC opened its consultation on the changes made to the draft updated statutory Code of Practice following the Supreme Court ruling. This consultation is open until 30 June.We will consider the EHRC's final draft Code of Practice once it ha...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
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Russian Military Studies CentreMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57505More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department plans to ensure the effective (a) cataloguing and (b) use of the holdings of the Russian Military Studies Centre in national security considerations.
Answer: The holdings in the Russian Military Studies Centre are an under-utilised resource. These holdings are currently being catalogued with their future provision, and access to them, subject to review.
Answered 12 Jun 2025
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Youth Guarantee: ScotlandDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 24 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47980More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether the Youth Guarantee will be delivered in Scotland (a) directly by DWP, (b) in partnership with devolved bodies including councils and (c) directly by devolved bodies.
Answer: Skills and education policy are devolved in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, whereas employment policy is not devolved, except for in the Northern Ireland Assembly. DWP in Scotland provides extensive support to young people. This includes flexible pr...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
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Energy Supply: Radio FrequenciesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 19 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39659More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of allocating dedicated radio spectrum access to energy (a) distribution and (b) transmission networks on (i) the resilience an
Answer: The government is considering how it can support the development of telecommunications infrastructure for a decarbonised energy system, and whether spectrum access would be appropriate. As part of this, my officials are in regular discussion with the Depa...
Answered 28 Mar 2025
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Infrastructure: Economic GrowthTreasuryTabled 19 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39655More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will take steps to engage with the public to explain the (a) need and (b) sources of funding for large infrastructure projects near local communities to grow the economy.
Answer: National Policy Statements set out the need for the development of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and the Government's policy for meeting that need. NPSs provide clarity, certainty and transparency on Government policy for scheme promoters...
Answered 27 Mar 2025
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InfrastructureDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 18 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39218More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment her Department has made of the potential implications for its policies of (a) the report and (b) recommendation 27 of the report by the National Infrastructure Commission enti
Answer: The government is working with regulators to ensure that the future telecommunications requirements of the energy, water and transport sectors are understood. And the government will draw on the National Infrastructure Commission’s analysis for the forthc...
Answered 26 Mar 2025
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Employee Ownership and Save as You EarnTreasuryTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36923More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will take steps to help increase the level of employee participation in (a) the Share Incentive Plan and (b) the Save As You Earn scheme.
Answer: The Government fully understands the importance of enabling employees to share in the fruits of a company’s success, and for businesses to reward and retain employees effectively. The UK share schemes are popular, generous and internationally competitive....
Answered 17 Mar 2025
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Local Area Energy PlansDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 902552More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help prepare local authorities to deliver the Local Power Plan.
Answer: We are working with stakeholders, including local authorities, on how GBE could support local and community energy. The UK will work closely with Scottish Government on this matter as part of the Vision Statement signed in October which committed to explo...
Answered 4 Feb 2025
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Breast Cancer: Diagnosis and ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26207More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has had discussions with healthcare stakeholders on steps to improve Lobular cancer (a) diagnostics and (b) research funding.
Answer: Following publication of the 10-Year Health Plan later this year, we will develop a new national cancer plan. The cancer plan will include more details about how to improve outcomes for all tumour types, including lobular breast cancer. We plan to engage ...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
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Candidates: GenderWomen and EqualitiesTabled 23 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26206More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether she plans to (a) enact section 106 of the Equality Act 2010 and (b) take steps to improve gender representation in candidates for (i) local and (ii) devolved elections ahead of those elections.
Answer: I am proud that progress is being made, with 40% of MPs now women, but we want to see this replicated at all levels of Government. Last summer my Ministerial colleague Bridget Philipson met with members of 50:50 Parliament, where they discussed the import...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
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