Leigh Ingham MP: written questions

Written questions

• Domestic Abuse: Victim Support SchemesHome OfficeTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15152More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of funding for domestic violence services in the next financial year.

  Answer: This Government is committed to supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse.We understand the importance of specialist support services and their critical role in providing tailored support for victims and survivors of domestic abuse to help them r...

  Answered 28 Nov 2024

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• Roads: StaffordshireDepartment for TransportTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15150More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the condition of roads in (a) Stafford and (b) the surrounding area.

  Answer: This Government takes the condition of local roads very seriously and is committed to maintaining and renewing the local highway network. Staffordshire County Council is the local highway authority for the Stafford constituency, and they are therefore res...

  Answered 27 Nov 2024

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• Domestic Abuse: Victim Support SchemesHome OfficeTabled 19 Nov 2024WithdrawnUIN 15149More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy for funding for domestic violence services in the next financial year.

  Answer: No published answer in this record yet.

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• Flood Control: Rural AreasDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15147More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the defences against flooding in rural areas.

  Answer: All flood and coastal risk management investment schemes are carefully assessed to make sure they benefit the most people and property. As I announced on 13 November, additional financial support will be provided to rural communities, recognising the sign...

  Answered 3 Dec 2024

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• Special Educational Needs: StaffordshireDepartment for EducationTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15146More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of access to SEND services in Staffordshire.

  Answer: Following the last Ofsted inspection, departmental officials have been working with Staffordshire County Council to closely monitor progress against the areas for improvement identified by inspectors. These areas were that coproduction was weak and that t...

  Answered 27 Nov 2024

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• Hospices: Employers' ContributionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14897More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of changes to (a) funding and (b) National Insurance contributions at the Autumn Budget 2024 on hospices.

  Answer: Palliative care services are included in the list of services an integrated care board (ICB) must commission. Whilst the majority of palliative and end of life care is provided by National Health Service staff and services, we recognise the vital part tha...

  Answered 26 Nov 2024

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