Lillian Jones MP: written questions

Written questions

• Timber: RegulationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 24 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 903899More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has had discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of differences between the EU Deforestation Regulation and UK timber regulations on timber businesses in

  Answer: The Secretary of State has regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues on a range of issues. The UK and the EU share the common commitment to tackling deforestation in supply chains. We recognise the need to take action to ensure that UK consumption of fo...

  Answered 6 May 2025

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• Banks and Building Societies: CreditTreasuryTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25378More

  Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of affordable credit provision by banks and building societies.

  Answer: The Government recognises that credit, when provided responsibly, can be crucial for people facing unexpected expenses or managing their cash flow. That is why it is committed to expanding access to affordable credit, so that everyone has the opportunity ...

  Answered 28 Jan 2025

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• Railways: PassengersDepartment for TransportTabled 19 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 902025More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to improve passenger rail performance.

  Answer: Improving the performance of our railways, including by delivering the biggest overhaul of the railway sector in a generation, is a top priority for this Government.I have been clear with operators and with Network Rail that I will not tolerate poor perfo...

  Answered 9 Jan 2025

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• Armed Forces: RehabilitationMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 900608More

  Question: If he will review his Department's policy on the rehabilitation of armed forces (a) personnel and (b) applicants graded as medically unfit.

  Answer: The UK is a world leader in military rehabilitation and provides a comprehensive tiered rehabilitation service for Armed Forces personnel extending from the more minor to the most severe injuries. The medical entry standards for Armed Forces applicants we...

  Answered 14 Oct 2024

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