Liz Jarvis MP: written questions
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StreamingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77734More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to support UK-based broadcasters in adapting to changes in consumer behaviour associated with moving away from satellite television and towards streaming servi
Answer: We recognise the shift in audience habits to watching more television over internet-based platforms and the pressure this places on broadcasters. Through the Government’s Future of TV Distribution project, we’re exploring how people access television now ...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordWater Treatment: RegulationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77733More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she plans to review the regulatory requirements of sewage treatment works that serve fewer than 2,000 people.
Answer: Through the recommendations made by the Independent Water Commission, Defra is embarking on a review of regulations as part of the Government’s wider commitment to regulatory reform.
Answered 16 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Parks: WaterDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77732More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with the Environment Agency on the enforcement of water quality standards in national parks.
Answer: The Environment Agency (EA) regulates to protect water quality standards across England, including within national parks. National parks often contain sensitive area designations such as bathing waters, Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) or prot...
Answered 16 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordEswatini: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77731More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the human rights situation in Eswatini.
Answer: Since reopening our High Commission in Eswatini in 2019, the UK has been active in promoting good governance and the rule of law, through engagement with trade unions, political groups and civil society organisations as well as with the three branches of ...
Answered 13 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBBC: ArchivesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77730More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions she has had with the BBC on digitising the BBC archives.
Answer: The Department for Culture, Media and Sport meets regularly with representatives of the BBC on a range of matters.With regard to the digitisation of the BBC archives, the BBC has an obligation under their Framework Agreement to both maintain an archive, a...
Answered 13 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHorizon IT System: CompensationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77729More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when Horizon redress claimants where no evidence of shortfalls can be established will have their claims assessed.
Answer: We are aware that some postmasters are waiting for their Horizon Shortfall Scheme Fixed Sum Offer due to a lack of available data to verify that shortfalls occurred. To help address this, the Post Office is conducting further investigations using branch f...
Answered 13 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBBC: StreamingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77728More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of enabling access to BBC iPlayer for license fee payers while abroad.
Answer: Under the Charter the BBC is required to act in the public interest, serving all audiences through the provision of impartial, high-quality and distinctive output and services which inform, educate and entertain. With regard to the provision of services i...
Answered 13 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordParkinsons DiseaseDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77727More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what proportion of people with a Parkinson’s diagnosis were diagnosed by a specialist; and what assessment he has made of the adequacy of that proportion.
Answer: Guidance on Parkinson’s disease in adults published by the National Institute for Care Excellence (NICE) recommends that people with suspected Parkinson's disease are referred for an expert clinical diagnosis by a specialist without delay, and that the di...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordChildren: MaintenanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77726More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many and what proportion of Child Maintenance Service cases lapse each year due to failure to trace the paying parent.
Answer: The statistical information specific to the scenario you have given is not collated centrally and could only be provided at disproportionate cost to the Department. The Government is committed to ensuring parents meet their financial obligations to their ...
Answered 14 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterans: EastleighMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76665More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to support veterans' services in Eastleigh constituency.
Answer: This is a Government of service that will always stand up for those who serve our country, no matter which community they are based in. In Eastleigh and across the country, the Government is ensuring a wide range of support is available for veterans. At t...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordHomelessness: EastleighMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76664More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department holds information on the level of homelessness in Eastleigh constituency.
Answer: The Government publishes homelessness statistics by local authority in England on gov.uk here.
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordApprentices: EastleighDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76663More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to support the growth of apprenticeships in Eastleigh constituency.
Answer: This government is transforming the apprenticeships offer into a new growth and skills offer, which will offer greater flexibility to employers and learners across the country, including in Eastleigh, and support the Industrial Strategy. In August, the de...
Answered 15 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNight-time Economy: EastleighDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 11 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76662More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support the growth of the night-time economy in Eastleigh constituency.
Answer: The Government recognises the vital role that night-time venues, including those in Eastleigh constituency play in supporting local economies.In April, the Government established the Licensing Taskforce, bringing together representatives from the hospital...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordGCSE: DisadvantagedDepartment for EducationTabled 11 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76661More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals achieved a grade 5 or above in English and Maths GCSEs in the 2024-25 academic year .
Answer: The data for the 2024/25 academic year is not yet available and is intended for release in October 2025, when it will be available here: https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/key-stage-4-performance/.
Answered 3 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSecondary Education: StandardsDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76370More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of support available to secondary school pupils who have not been awarded 5 GCSE's.
Answer: All 16 to 19 study programmes should be tailored to support students to progress to education at a higher level or into employment, or should prepare them for adult life.These study programmes should include substantial qualifications that stretch student...
Answered 19 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Young PeopleMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76369More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to engage with young people to promote recruitment in the Armed Forces.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review (SDR) 2025 is clear that Defence must now meet the longstanding challenge of recruiting and retaining new generations with different requirements. We are committed to the vision that long-term success depends on reconnecting s...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordHigher Education: AdmissionsDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76368More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to support progression routes into higher education for students studying qualifications other than A-Levels; and what assessment she has made of the accessibility of univers
Answer: The department is committed to supporting diverse routes into higher education (HE). Students with qualifications other than A levels can progress to university, with many providers accepting these qualifications.HE providers are autonomous institutions w...
Answered 19 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDementia: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76367More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve training for health and social care staff in supporting patients with frontotemporal dementia.
Answer: Our health system has struggled to support those with complex needs, including those with dementia. Under the 10 Year Health Plan, those living with dementia will benefit from improved care planning and better services.We will deliver the first ever Moder...
Answered 19 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDementia: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76366More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the support available to (a) families and (b) carers of people with frontotemporal dementia.
Answer: The Government recognises the vital role of families and unpaid carers and is committed to improving dementia care and ensuring carers have the support they need.Under the 10 Year Health Plan, those living with dementia will benefit from improved care pla...
Answered 19 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: Foster CareDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76365More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure children in foster care are provided access to mental health support.
Answer: Children in foster care should be provided with access to mental health support at home and at school.The National Minimum Standards for fostering sets out that children should ‘live in a healthy environment where their physical, emotional and psychologic...
Answered 7 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordTourism: Electronic Travel AuthorisationsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76364More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of the increase in cost of Electronic Travel Authorisations on her Department’s target of 50 million annual visits to the UK by 2030.
Answer: DCMS closely monitors factors that may influence inbound tourism, including the cost of electronic travel authorisations (ETAs). We recognise the importance of balancing secure and efficient border processes with the need to remain competitive as a global...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPower FailuresDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76363More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he has taken to ensure plans are in place to manage major power outages.
Answer: Maintaining a secure electricity supply is a key priority for Government. DESNZ work closely with the energy industry to ensure robust response plans are in place to mitigate the impacts of energy disruption. These emergency procedures and protocols are s...
Answered 19 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSolar Power: BalconiesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76362More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits the installation of solar technology on home balconies.
Answer: The UK has huge potential for solar power, and the Government is committed to working with industry to radically increase our existing solar capacity, through a variety of methods, to meet the targets set out in the Clean Power Action Plan. Plug-in solar ...
Answered 19 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: Climate ChangeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76361More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the level of funding for International Climate Finance to support countries in the Global South in tackling climate change.
Answer: I refer the Honourable Member to the answer provided on 21 July to Question 66691.
Answered 25 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordOlder Workers: TrainingDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76360More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to promote initiatives to help reskill older workers without IT skills.
Answer: The Department for Work and Pensions currently offers support for those out of work, including older jobseekers, through its network of Jobcentres and through contracted employment programmes. Where a work coach becomes aware that a customer lacks digital...
Answered 19 Sept 2025
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