Lee Anderson MP: written questions 2025
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Department of Health and Social Care: RecruitmentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81969More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether their Department has run any (a) recruitment and (b) internship schemes aimed to increase the number of people from underrepresented groups in the workforce in the last year.
Answer: The Department has not run any recruitment with the sole aim of increasing the number of people from underrepresented groups in the workforce in the last year.The Department has not run any internship schemes but has participated in the following internsh...
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: RecruitmentMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81968More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether their Department has run any (a) recruitment and (b) internship schemes aimed to increase the number of people from underrepresented groups in the workforce in the last y
Answer: RecruitmentAs set out in the Civil Service People Plan 2024 - 2027, MHCLG are committed to ensuring we attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds to create a modern Civil Service, now and for the future Civil Service r...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Justice: RecruitmentMinistry of JusticeTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81967More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether their Department has run any (a) recruitment and (b) internship schemes aimed to increase the number of people from underrepresented groups in the workforce in the last year.
Answer: As set out in the Civil Service People Plan 2024-2027, we are committed to ensuring we attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds to create a modern Civil Service, now and for the future.Civil Service recruitment must ...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81966More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether their Department has run any (a) recruitment and (b) internship schemes aimed to increase the number of people from underrepresented groups in the workforce in the last year.
Answer: As set out in the Civil Service People Plan 2024 - 2027, we are committed to ensuring we attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds to create a modern Civil Service, now and for the future. Civil Service recruitment mu...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHome Office: RecruitmentHome OfficeTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81965More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether their Department has run any (a) recruitment and (b) internship schemes aimed to increase the number of people from underrepresented groups in the workforce in the last year.
Answer: All Civil Service departments work within the Recruitment Principles, as regulated by the Civil Service Commission, to recruit using a fair and open process and appoint on merit.As set out in the Civil Service People Plan 2024 - 2027, we are committed to ...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: RecruitmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81964More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether their Department has run any (a) recruitment and (b) internship schemes aimed to increase the number of people from underrepresented groups in the workforce in the la
Answer: As set out in the Civil Service People Plan 2024 - 2027, published under the previous government, we are committed to ensuring we attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds to create a modern Civil Service, now and for...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordTreasury: RecruitmentTreasuryTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81963More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether their Department has run any (a) recruitment and (b) internship schemes aimed to increase the number of people from underrepresented groups in the workforce in the last year.
Answer: HMT has not run any recruitment or internship schemes specifically aimed at increasing the number of people from underrepresented groups. HMT has participated in some cross-government internship schemes such as the Cabinet Office run Summer Intern Placeme...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: RecruitmentCabinet OfficeTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81962More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether their Department has run any (a) recruitment and (b) internship schemes aimed to increase the number of people from underrepresented groups in the workforce in the last year.
Answer: As set out in the Civil Service People Plan 2024 - 2027, we are committed to ensuring we attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds to create a modern Civil Service, now and for the future. Civil Service recruitment mu...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordFood: LabellingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81359More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of food labelling regulations in supporting consumers to make informed choices.
Answer: All food and drink sold on the UK market, including that which is imported, must comply with food labelling rules. The rules require what information must be provided to consumers and how this must be done. The fundamental principle of food labelling rule...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordStudents: Mental HealthDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78595More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent discussions she has had with the university sector on the mental health of students.
Answer: This government is committed to ensuring students in higher education (HE) have access to effective mental health support. This is why my noble Friend, the Minister for Skills has recently appointed a new HE Student Support Champion to lead a reconvened H...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBus ServicesDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78594More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help improve the reliability of bus services.
Answer: The Government knows how important, reliable bus services are enabling people to access education, work and vital services. The Government is committed to delivering better bus services across the country, including in rural areas across England. The Gove...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBus Services: Rural AreasDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78593More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help improve the (a) frequency and (b) and latest timed of bus services in rural areas.
Answer: The Government knows how important, reliable bus services are enabling people to access education, work and vital services. The Government is committed to delivering better bus services across the country, including in rural areas across England. The Gove...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPrax Group: North LincolnshireDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78592More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he is taking steps to prevent job losses at the Lindsey Oil Refinery.
Answer: The insolvency process at Prax Lindsey is led by the court-appointed Official Receiver, who must act in accordance with his statutory duties and independently of government. On 30 September, the Official Receiver made the independent decision to issue 125...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordTolls: Cost of LivingDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78591More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of road tolls on the cost of living in areas near toll bridges.
Answer: The Government has not carried out a formal assessment of the impact of bridge tolls on the cost of living in nearby areas. While tolls are an additional cost, users also enjoy significant benefits from the availability of such bridges, without which jour...
Answered 16 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Media: DisinformationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78590More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent discussions her Department has had with representatives from (a) YouTube and (b) other social media platforms on tackling dangerous (i) DIY, (ii) lifestyle and (iii) recipe
Answer: The Online Safety Act is being implemented by this government and introduced measures to tackle illegal content online and harmful content for children.The child safety duties in the Act are clear on protecting children from harmful content – including da...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordYouTube: AdvertisingDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78589More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent discussions her Department has had with representatives from YouTube on tackling inappropriate advertising on its platform.
Answer: The Online Safety Act is being implemented by this government and introduced measures to tackle illegal content online and harmful content for children.The child safety duties in the Act are clear on protecting children from harmful content – including da...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Workers: Gig EconomyHome OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78588More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions she has had with companies in the gig economy on tackling illegal working.
Answer: The Government is working closely with food delivery platforms in the gig economy to ensure they understand their responsibilities in preventing illegal working. As a result, Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat are undertaking right to work checks on all of...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78587More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what criteria her Department uses to decide which projects to fund through UK foreign aid.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) uses the Programme Operating Framework (PrOF), which is publicly available at this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fcdo-programme-operating-framework
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNew TownsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78586More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how he plans to determine which proposed sites for new towns will go ahead.
Answer: On 28 September 2025, the government published the independent New Towns Taskforce report as well as its initial response to that report. Both can be found on gov.uk here.As set out in the initial government response, we warmly welcome all 12 of the locat...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: MigrantsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78585More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people with humanitarian leave to remain have (a) applied for and (b) received universal credit in each of the last 3 years.
Answer: The information requested for part (i) is not readily available and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost.The Department publishes Universal Credit (UC) immigration status and nationality statistics as part of the Universal Credit statistics pub...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: MigrantsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78584More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the total cost to the public purse was for universal credit payments to people with humanitarian leave to remain in each of the last 3 years.
Answer: The information requested is not readily available and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost.
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordImmigration: English LanguageHome OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78583More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make it her policy to refuse (a) asylum and (b) humanitarian leave to remain to anyone who does not speak English to a proficient level.
Answer: It is not possible to impose language requirements as a prerequisite for being granted protection in the UK.Every asylum claim admitted to the UK asylum system is carefully considered on its individual merits. Protection is normally granted where a claima...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordImmigration: Translation ServicesHome OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78582More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the total cost to the public purse was for the translation of immigration and asylum (a) letters and (b) documentation into foreign languages in each of the last 3 years.
Answer: The Home Office does not provide a document translation service for immigration and asylum letters and documentation. Where documentary evidence is submitted in evidence, it must be translated into English in order for the contents to be taken into accoun...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: HousingHome OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78581More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many asylum seekers who have had their claims rejected were in receipt of Home Office accommodation support on 10 October 2025.
Answer: The Home Office publishes data on asylum in the ‘Immigration System Statistics Quarterly Release’. Data on the number of asylum seekers in receipt of support, by support type, is published in table Asy_D11 of the ‘Asylum support detailed datasets’.Individ...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylumHome OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78580More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what process her Department follows after an asylum seekers’ claim has been rejected.
Answer: Asylum claims can be refused with a right of appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) or refused without a right of appeal (certified). Those who do not exercise, or do not have, a right of appeal are expected to leave the United...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
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