Lee Anderson MP: written questions 2025
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Mobile Phones: TheftHome OfficeTabled 9 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66274More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to tackle mobile phone theft.
Answer: The Home Secretary has been clear that tackling mobile phone theft is a key priority. In February, the Home Secretary brought together police, the National Crime Agency, the Mayor of London, local government representatives, leading technology companies a...
Answered 17 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordArsonHome OfficeTabled 9 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66273More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what data her Department holds on the number of arson incidents (a) in Ashfield constituency and (b) nationwide in each of the last five years.
Answer: The Home Office collects and publishes information on the number of notifiable offences, including arson offences, recorded by the police in England and Wales, at the Police Force Area level and the Community Safety Partnership (CSP) Area level.This infor...
Answered 17 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordDoctors: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66272More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to ensure UK graduates are prioritised in applications for specialty medical training spaces.
Answer: As set out in our 10-Year Health Plan published on 3 July, we will work across Government to prioritise United Kingdom medical graduates for foundation training, and to prioritise UK medical graduates and other doctors who have worked in the National Heal...
Answered 18 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordDoctors: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66271More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to offer more medical specialty training posts.
Answer: As set out in our 10-Year Health Plan published on 3 July, we will work across Government to prioritise United Kingdom medical graduates for foundation training, and to prioritise UK medical graduates and other doctors who have worked in the National Heal...
Answered 18 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordDoctors: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66270More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure UK medical graduates stay in the NHS after completing (a) degrees and (b) foundation training.
Answer: As set out in our 10-Year Health Plan published on 3 July, we will work across Government to prioritise United Kingdom medical graduates for foundation training, and to prioritise UK medical graduates and other doctors who have worked in the National Heal...
Answered 18 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Nationality: Republic of IrelandHome OfficeTabled 9 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66269More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, for what reason the new route to British citizenship for Irish citizens has removed the (a) English language knowledge and (b) Life in the UK test requirements.
Answer: The route was created following a Private Members’ Bill introduced to the House of Commons by the Right Honourable Gavin Robinson MP on 6 December 2023. The new route reflects the unique historical and geographical position of Ireland, and existing Common...
Answered 17 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Nationality: Republic of IrelandHome OfficeTabled 9 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66268More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, for what reason her Department has created the new route to British citizenship for Irish citizens.
Answer: The route was created following a Private Members’ Bill introduced to the House of Commons by the Right Honourable Gavin Robinson MP on 6 December 2023. The new route reflects the unique historical and geographical position of Ireland, and existing Common...
Answered 17 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Nationality: Republic of IrelandHome OfficeTabled 9 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66267More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate she has made of the number of Irish citizens who will move to the UK as a result of the new route to British citizenship.
Answer: The route was created following a Private Members’ Bill introduced to the House of Commons by the Right Honourable Gavin Robinson MP on 6 December 2023. The new route reflects the unique historical and geographical position of Ireland, and existing Common...
Answered 17 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Nationality: Republic of IrelandHome OfficeTabled 9 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66266More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the press release entitled New easier British citizenship route for Irish citizens launched, published on 3 July 2025, what estimate she has made of the number of Irish citizens that
Answer: The route was created following a Private Members’ Bill introduced to the House of Commons by the Right Honourable Gavin Robinson MP on 6 December 2023. The new route reflects the unique historical and geographical position of Ireland, and existing Common...
Answered 17 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordDangerous Dogs: FinesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65351More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of increasing the amount that a person can be fined for having a dangerous dog.
Answer: Under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, there are already strict penalties in place. The owner of any dog that is dangerously out of control may be put in prison for up to 14 years, banned from ever owning a dog and receive an unlimited fine. We have no plans ...
Answered 15 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordIVFDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65350More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce the regional differences in IVF provision.
Answer: Funding decisions for health services in England are made by integrated care boards (ICBs) and are based on the clinical needs of their local population. We expect these organisations to commission fertility services in line with National Institute for He...
Answered 11 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: FaresDepartment for TransportTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65349More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help tackle train fare dodging.
Answer: Train Operating Companies are responsible for reducing fare evasion and are measured on this as part of their contractual obligations. We work closely with each operator to ensure they have robust plans in place. Through the creation of Great British Rail...
Answered 14 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordWater Charges: FinanceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65348More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what financial support his Department is providing for people struggling with water bills.
Answer: The Government expects companies to hold themselves accountable for their commitment to end Water Poverty by 2030 and will work with the sector to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to this end. We expect water companies to put robust support in p...
Answered 10 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordCash Dispensing: Rural AreasTreasuryTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65347More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what information her Department holds on the number of banks that have removed access to ATM’s from rural communities in each of the last five years.
Answer: The Government recognises that cash continues to be used by millions of people across the UK, including those in vulnerable groups, and is committed to protecting access to cash for individuals and businesses. The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 g...
Answered 10 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordCash DispensingTreasuryTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65346More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to protect access to cash.
Answer: The Government recognises that cash continues to be used by millions of people across the UK, including those in vulnerable groups, and is committed to protecting access to cash for individuals and businesses. The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 g...
Answered 10 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordCervical Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65305More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to launch targeted outreach programmes in areas with low cervical screening rates.
Answer: NHS England launched its first ever cervical cancer elimination creative campaign and communications toolkit for Cervical Screening Awareness Week, which took place from 16 to 24 June 2025. The campaign included digital resources that create a strong sens...
Answered 18 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHuman Papillomavirus: VaccinationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65304More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to launch targeted outreach programmes in areas with low HPV vaccination rates.
Answer: NHS England works with the UK Health Security Agency and local health partners and communities to understand the needs of their populations and tailor immunisation programmes to meet the needs of under-vaccinated communities.Boys and girls in cohorts elig...
Answered 18 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordCervical Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65303More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to (a) improve public awareness and (b) provide educational campaigns on cervical screening.
Answer: NHS England launched its first ever cervical cancer elimination creative campaign and communications toolkit for Cervical Screening Awareness Week, which took place from 16 to 24 June 2025. The campaign included digital resources that create a strong sens...
Answered 18 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHuman Papillomavirus: VaccinationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65302More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to (a) improve public awareness and (b) provide educational campaigns on the HPV vaccine.
Answer: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) works in partnership with NHS England and the Department to promote human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination as part of a national programme to prevent cervical cancers caused by HPV.UKHSA uses data and surveillance to ...
Answered 18 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHuman Papillomavirus: AshfieldDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65301More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what was the vaccine coverage rate of the HPV vaccine in Ashfield Constituency in the most recent period for which data is available.
Answer: The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine coverage is presented for England at national, National Health Service commissioning region, and local authority levels. Data is not gathered at constituency level.Vaccine coverage data for the routine school-aged HP...
Answered 18 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordWildlife: ConservationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 4 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65039More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help encourage the building of wildlife-friendly neighbourhoods.
Answer: Defra is working closely with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to deliver planning reforms and unlock the housing this country urgently needs while improving outcomes for nature. We already expect local planning authorities to pla...
Answered 11 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHedgehogs: ConservationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 4 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65038More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to protect hedgehog populations.
Answer: Government-led action is focused on addressing the main known drivers of hedgehog decline including habitat loss and fragmentation due to removal of field margins, hedgerows and scrub; the use of herbicides and insecticide; and road traffic. The Environme...
Answered 11 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordShopliftingHome OfficeTabled 4 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65037More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what data her Department holds on the total value of stock lost through shoplifting in each of the last five years.
Answer: The Home Office has published data from the Commercial Victimisation Survey (CVS) which collects data from business premises in England and Wales about their experience of crime.The data includes an assessment, made by the business, of the level of the fi...
Answered 14 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordDangerous DogsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 4 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65036More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing stronger penalties for owners involved with dangerous dog incidents.
Answer: Under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, any dog that is dangerously out of control can be euthanised and their owners put in prison for up to 14 years and banned from ever owning a dog. Defra is working with the police, local authorities and animal welfare gro...
Answered 10 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordDangerous DogsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 4 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65035More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many incidents regarding dangerous dogs have been reported in (a) Ashfield constituency, (b) Nottinghamshire and (c) England in each of the last 5 years.
Answer: This information is collected by the NHS, individual police forces or local authorities.
Answered 14 Jul 2025
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