Liam Conlon MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Foster CareDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48680More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to support local authorities to ensure that children in foster care arrangements are placed in a suitable home.
Answer: The department is supporting local authorities to recruit and retain more foster carers so that councils can find more suitable foster homes, resulting in greater choice for better placement matching for the children in their care. Currently, there are 10...
Answered 21 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: ExportsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 24 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47950More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department has taken to encourage small businesses to export in (a) Beckenham and Penge constituency and (b) the UK.
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is committed to supporting UK businesses, including those in the Beckenham and Penge constituency, to grow and export.Under the umbrella of the recently announced Business Growth Service, UK businesses can acces...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordClimate Change ConventionDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46999More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the UK's priorities for the UN Climate Change Conference 2025.
Answer: My Rt Hon friend the Secretary of State has regular discussions with Ministerial Colleagues on a number of issues, including driving forward the UK’s priorities for COP30. The joint work of countries committed to development, tackling climate change and m...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordTemporary Accommodation: Domestic AbuseMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42844More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to provide safe accommodation for victims of domestic abuse.
Answer: This government is committed to tackling violence against women and girls and supporting victims of domestic abuse. Since 2021, local authorities in England have a duty under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 to ensure victims of domestic abuse and their childr...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSports: FacilitiesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 26 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41629More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that sports facilities funding will encourage broader participation in sports by under-represented communities in (a) Beckenham and Penge constituenc
Answer: The Government recognises that sports facilities are important to communities up and down the country. High-quality, inclusive facilities help people get active. Everyone, no matter who they are or where they live, should have access to high quality facil...
Answered 3 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSports: DisabilityDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 26 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41628More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to improve access to sports facilities for disabled people in (a) Beckenham and Penge and (b) the UK.
Answer: The Government is dedicated to making sport in this country accessible and inclusive for everyone. The Government has announced a further £100 million in funding to deliver new and improved multi-sport grassroots facilities and pitches across the whole of...
Answered 3 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordMiscarriage: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41577More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve miscarriage care (a) in general and (b) for miscarriages occurring before 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Answer: The Government recognises that experiencing a miscarriage can be an extremely difficult time, and we are determined to make sure all women and babies receive safe, personalised, and compassionate care, particularly when things go wrong. It is vital that w...
Answered 3 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordMobile Phones: TheftHome OfficeTabled 25 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41308More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to tackle mobile phone theft in (a) Beckenham and Penge constituency and (b) the UK.
Answer: On 6 February the Home Secretary brought together law enforcement and leading tech companies to drive greater collaboration in breaking the business model of mobile phone thieves.The Summit resulted in clear commitments from attendees to work in partnersh...
Answered 2 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordMotorcycles: Anti-social BehaviourHome OfficeTabled 25 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41306More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to tackle the antisocial use of off-road bikes in (a) Beckenham and Penge constituency and (b) the UK.
Answer: Tackling anti-social behaviour involving vehicles is a key priority for this Government, and a central part of our Safer Streets Mission.On 25 February 2025, the Crime and Policing Bill was introduced to Parliament. The Bill includes proposals to give the...
Answered 2 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39240More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve community mental health services for young people in (a) Beckenham and Penge constituency and (b) England.
Answer: The Department recognises that children and young people, including in the Beckenham and Penge constituency, often face long waits for mental health support and are not receiving the care they need. We know that if that is to change, early intervention an...
Answered 27 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBanking Hubs: Beckenham and PengeTreasuryTabled 12 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37882More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to support high-street banking hubs in Beckenham and Penge constituency.
Answer: The Government understands the importance of face-to-face banking to communities and high streets in Beckenham and Penge and across the UK and is committed to championing sufficient access for all as a priority. This is why the Government is working close...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCrimes of Violence: Beckenham and PengeAttorney GeneralTabled 12 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37876More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, what steps she is taking to help ensure effective prosecution rates for (a) serious and (b) violent crime cases in Beckenham and Penge constituency.
Answer: We are taking strong action as part of our Plan for Change to tackle serious and violent crime.Our new Crime and Policing Bill will back our police by giving them enhanced and tougher powers to keep our streets safe, to tackle anti-social behaviour, and t...
Answered 20 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDisability: DiscriminationDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 12 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37874More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to help end discrimination against disabled people.
Answer: This Government is committed to creating a more inclusive society, and championing the rights of disabled people. We will build on the insights shared by disabled people and their representative organisations, working closely with them so that their views...
Answered 20 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordWater Supply: CompensationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35039More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of compensation for water supply interruption in the Guaranteed Standards Scheme.
Answer: Strengthened protection and compensation for households and businesses was announced as part of the Government’s initial steps towards ending the crisis in the water sector. As such, the government confirmed on 17 December 2024 that water customers around...
Answered 6 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordWater: InfrastructureDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35038More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to improve the resilience of water infrastructure.
Answer: Ofwat published their final determinations for Price Review 2024 on 19 December, which sets company expenditure and customer bills for 2025-2030. This will deliver substantial, lasting, improvements for customers and the environment through a £104 billion...
Answered 10 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDental ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31213More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of access to NHS dental services in (a) Beckenham and Penge and (b) England.
Answer: The Dental Statistics - England 2023-24, published by NHS Business Services Authority on 22 August 2024, is available at the following link:https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/statistical-collections/dental-england/dental-statistics-england-202324In NHS South East ...
Answered 24 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDigital Technology: Small BusinessesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 12 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31205More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to improve the access to digital services for small businesses in Beckenham and Penge constituency.
Answer: The government is committed to delivering nationwide gigabit connectivity coverage by 2030. According to the independent website, Thinkbroadband.com, 93% of premises, including business premises, in the Beckenham and Penge constituency are already able to...
Answered 28 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Press: Sustainable DevelopmentDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 12 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31203More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to support the sustainability of local media, including in Beckenham and Penge constituency.
Answer: Sustainability of local journalism is an area of particular concern for this Government, across the country, including in the Beckenham and Penge constituency.We are developing a Local Media Strategy, in recognition of the importance of this vital sector....
Answered 28 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordOffensive WeaponsHome OfficeTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29860More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing new and specific criminal offences relating to the irresponsible sale and use of catapults used to (a) injure people, (b) maim or
Answer: We are clear that catapults should not be used for illegal purposes, whether against wildlife, people or property.The law already provides the police with powers relating to the use of any item as an offensive weapon including a catapult, for example if u...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordOffensive WeaponsHome OfficeTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29817More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing criminal sanctions for the irresponsible (a) sale and (b) use of catapults.
Answer: We are clear that catapults should not be used for illegal purposes, whether against wildlife, people or property.The law already provides the police with powers relating to the use of any item as an offensive weapon including a catapult, for example if u...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordLiver Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29812More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of NHS support for people with (a) cirrhosis, (b) genetic conditions and (c) other liver conditions in (i) Beckenham and Penge constituency and (ii) the
Answer: The Government is committed to improving the lives of those living with rare diseases, such as rare, genetic liver conditions.Since June 2022, 42 integrated care boards (ICBs) across England have been responsible for arranging healthcare services in the N...
Answered 26 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordLiver Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29810More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve the standard of care available in the NHS for those suffering with liver conditions in (a) England and (b) Beckenham and Penge constituency.
Answer: The commissioning of services for liver conditions is the responsibility of integrated care systems. Integrated care systems are responsible for decisions on commissioning health services and reviewing those services to ensure they best meet the needs of ...
Answered 18 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordInfant MortalityDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29809More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help support parents who have suffered from baby loss.
Answer: The Government recognises that experiencing a baby loss can be an extremely difficult time and we are determined to make sure all women, babies and their families receive safe, personalised and compassionate care, particularly when things go wrong.Many tr...
Answered 17 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordBaby Care Units: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29808More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help NHS Trusts improve neo-natal care.
Answer: NHS England is implementing recommendations from the Neonatal Critical Care Review (2019) by investing £45 million in increasing neonatal cot capacity and assigning care coordinators for all Neonatal Operational Delivery Networks to implement care program...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordMaternity ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29807More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the NHS 10-year-plan will include measures on (a) midwifery and (b) neo-natal care.
Answer: While there are outstanding examples of maternity and neonatal care, there are also real issues that need to be addressed. We are determined to ensure that all women and their babies receive safe, personalised, and compassionate care, but improvements wil...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
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