Liz Saville Roberts MP: written questions
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Written questions
Social Security Benefits: DisabilityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15226More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the equality of the consideration given in the assessment process for (a) Personal Independence Payments and (b) other disability benefits to (i) neurological, (ii) physi
Answer: We take our responsibility to ensure all individuals have access to our services without disadvantage, very seriously. We have a range of provisions in place to ensure assessments are accessible to all individuals, including those with brain injury and ne...
Answered 26 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: DisabilityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15225More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of the accessibility of the assessment process for (a) Personal Independence Payments and (b) other disability benefits for people with (i) brain inju
Answer: We take our responsibility to ensure all individuals have access to our services without disadvantage, very seriously. We have a range of provisions in place to ensure assessments are accessible to all individuals, including those with brain injury and ne...
Answered 26 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: ContractsCabinet OfficeTabled 15 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14470More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent assessment he has made of the value for money of outsourced contracted services provided by (a) Capita, (b) Serco, (c) G4S and (d) Clearsprings.
Answer: The Government will always aim to secure value for money and social value. With the creation of the Office for Value for Money the government will undertake value for money studies in specific high-risk areas of cross-departmental spending, and scrutinise...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: ProcurementCabinet OfficeTabled 15 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14469More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of ethical standards in business practice at (a) Capita, (b) Serco, (c) G4S and (d) Clearsprings when undertaking outsourced UK Government contracts.
Answer: We expect the highest standards of business ethics from all suppliers. The Government will bring forward a new National Procurement Policy Statement under the Procurement Act that will deliver a mission-led procurement regime. It will drive value for mone...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEmployers' Contributions: Prisons and ProbationTreasuryTabled 14 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14317More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the total value of increased employer national insurance contributions from outsourced private suppliers within the prison and probation service for the next 12 months.
Answer: The latest forecasts for tax revenues were published alongside the Office for Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) October Economic and Fiscal Outlook. These forecasts are based on economic determinants, including wage growth and employment levels. Detailed tax ...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordHM Prison and Probation Service: Employers' ContributionsMinistry of JusticeTabled 14 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14316More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of proposed changes to employer national insurance contributions on the financial sustainability of the prison and probation service.
Answer: The settlement agreed for Ministry of Justice through Phase 1 of the Spending Review provides funding of £13.8 billion in 2025-26. The settlement is an increase of £1.3 billion compared to 2023-24 and ensures an above inflation pay rise for prison and pro...
Answered 22 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' ReleaseMinistry of JusticeTabled 4 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12432More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people released under the End of Custody Supervised Licence scheme have been (a) recalled, (b) released homeless, (c) died under supervision and (d) committed a serious further offence (i) since the sche
Answer: On 31 October 2024, we published a full set of data showing the number of prisoners released on End of Custody Supervised Licence (ECSL) which can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/end-of-custody-supervised-licence-ecsl-detailed-da...
Answered 11 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordReoffendersMinistry of JusticeTabled 4 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12430More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people were released and later recalled to prison under the (a) End of Custody Supervised Licence, (b) Home Detention Curfew , and (c) SDS40 scheme (i) since the scheme was implemented and (ii) in the mo
Answer: The number of people released under the End of Custody Supervised Licence scheme (ECSL) that have been recalled since the scheme was first implemented forms a subset of data on recalls intended for future publication.The number of people released under EC...
Answered 11 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordWelsh National OperaDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 31 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 12116More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to support the Welsh National Opera.
Answer: I have held a series of very productive meetings with the Wales Office, Welsh Government, Arts Council England, and Welsh National Opera to understand the issue in more detail and to see how, within the parameters of the arm’s length principle, I can best...
Answered 8 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: ReoffendersMinistry of JusticeTabled 22 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10455More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether she plans to establish (a) Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programme provision and (b) an alternative programme.
Answer: This Government has set an ambitious mission to halve violence against women and girls in a decade. We have committed to using every tool available to target perpetrators and address the root causes of abuse. It is essential that we prevent reoffending an...
Answered 28 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordDevolution: WalesCabinet OfficeTabled 7 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7504More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will publish the (a) job description for the Envoy for the Nations and Regions and the (b) framework which describes how the Envoy for Nations and Regions will work with the (i) Welsh Government and (ii) W
Answer: The terms of reference for the Prime Minister’s Envoy for the Nations and Regions will be published online in the normal way, setting out the purpose, scope and remit of the role, including how the Envoy will work with Cabinet Ministers and devolved count...
Answered 10 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordProbation: WalesMinistry of JusticeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6347More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment she has made of the impact of the Early Release Scheme on probation services in Wales since 10 September 2024.
Answer: Probation teams play a crucial role across Wales. The impact of further changes was carefully considered, and concrete action has been taken to mitigate pressures including the recruitment of additional probation officers.
Answered 9 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' Release: WalesMinistry of JusticeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6346More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prisoners with a home address in Wales were released under the Early Release Scheme on 10 September 2024.
Answer: Data on SDS40 releases forms a subset of data intended for future publication. The number of prison places projected to be saved by SDS40 releases are set out in the Impact Assessment (between 4,600 and 5,900 prison places for the male estate)
Answered 10 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' Release: WalesMinistry of JusticeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6345More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prisoners were released from each prison in Wales under the Early Release Scheme on 10 September 2024
Answer: Data on SDS40 releases forms a subset of data intended for future publication. The number of prison places projected to be saved by SDS40 releases are set out in the Impact Assessment (between 4,600 and 5,900 prison places for the male estate)
Answered 10 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordState Retirement PensionsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5609More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that (a) old and (b) new State Pension recipients are equally financially supported.
Answer: We are absolutely committed to supporting pensioners and giving them the dignity and security they deserve in retirement. Under both the old and new State Pension systems, the amount people receive varies according to their National Insurance record. Over...
Answered 8 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordMembers: CorrespondenceMinistry of JusticeTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5608More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when she plans to respond to the letter of 23 July 2024 from the Rt hon. Member for Dwyfor Meirionnydd on the establishment of a women’s residential centre in Wales.
Answer: The Lord Chancellor is meeting with the Rt hon. Member for Dwyfor Meirionnydd on 29 October to discuss this issue, as such no written response to the letter has been sent.
Answered 8 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordYouth Justice: FinanceMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 3757More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if she will make an assessment of the (a) effectiveness of annual grant funding and (b) potential merits of maintaining long-term funding for youth justice.
Answer: Much of government spending is allocated via an annual budgetary process, which often requires complex choices that can take time to be resolved. This year, the General Election complicated this further – it was not possible for the Department to confirm ...
Answered 5 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordYouth Justice: FinanceMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 3756More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if she will take steps to tackle the late allocation of annual funding for the youth justice system.
Answer: Much of government spending is allocated via an annual budgetary process, which often requires complex choices that can take time to be resolved. This year, the General Election complicated this further – it was not possible for the Department to confirm ...
Answered 5 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordYouth Justice: FinanceMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 3755More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, for what reasons have there been late allocations of funding for the youth justice system for 2024-25.
Answer: Much of government spending is allocated via an annual budgetary process, which often requires complex choices that can take time to be resolved. This year, the General Election complicated this further – it was not possible for the Department to confirm ...
Answered 5 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordDevolution: WalesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 2965More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of devolving (a) the Post Office in Wales and (b) his Departmental powers to Wales.
Answer: There are no plans to devolve the Post Office in Wales. The access criteria set by Government ensures Post Office delivers essential services across all four nations of the UK via its network of 11,500 branches. We will work closely with the Welsh Governm...
Answered 4 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordVisas: GazaHome OfficeTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 544More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of establishing a family reunification visa scheme for people in Gaza.
Answer: Currently, Palestinians who wish to join family members in the UK can do so via the existing range of routes available. Any application for a UK visa will be assessed against the requirements of the Immigration Rules. Immediate family members of British c...
Answered 22 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordVisas: GazaHome OfficeTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 543More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the adequacy of routes available to people in Gaza to join families in the UK.
Answer: The Government is determined to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, rapidly increase aid, and the return of all hostages. The government is keeping all existing pathways under review in response to events. We are assisting British nationals and other eligible peo...
Answered 22 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordMaentwrog Power StationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 514More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent estimate he has made of how much net revenue the Maentwrog hydro-electric power station generated in each of the last five years.
Answer: The Department does not collect revenue data for power stations and has not made an estimate. Revenue estimates are within the remit of the private company that owns the power station.
Answered 22 Jul 2024
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