Lizzi Collinge MP: written questions

Written questions

• Immigration: SyriaHome OfficeTabled 28 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48750More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans her Department has to resume decision-making on applications for indefinite leave to remain from Syrian nationals resettled under the Community Sponsorship Scheme.

  Answer: Following the fall of the Assad regime, the Home Office withdrew the Country Policy Information Notes and guidance relating to Syria and has temporarily paused all asylum interviews and decisions.Settlement Protection applications from Syrian nationals ar...

  Answered 7 May 2025

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• Teachers: Design and TechnologyDepartment for EducationTabled 24 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48015More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to improve retention rates among Design and Technology teachers.

  Answer: High-quality teaching is the most important in-school factor to a child’s educational outcomes. Recruiting and retaining more qualified, expert teachers is critical to the government’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity and boost the life chanc...

  Answered 2 May 2025

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• Infected Blood Compensation SchemeCabinet OfficeTabled 24 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48014More

  Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when the Infected Blood Compensation Authority plans to begin making compensation payments to affected individuals under the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme.

  Answer: In December 2024, the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) began making payments to people who are infected and as of 24 April, over £78 million has been paid in compensation. In March Parliament approved Regulations to give the IBCA the power to ...

  Answered 29 Apr 2025

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• Infected Blood Compensation Scheme: Administration of EstatesCabinet OfficeTabled 24 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48013More

  Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Infected Blood Compensation Authority plans to provide (a) support and (b) resources to people disputing the distribution of compensation paid to the estates of those who died intestate.

  Answer: The Infected Blood Compensation Authority’s priority is to deliver compensation to those who are legally entitled to it under the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Regulations 2025, which includes infected people, affected people and estates of those inf...

  Answered 7 May 2025

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• Planning Inspectorate: StaffMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45319More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many planning inspectors are qualified to run local planning examinations; and whether her Department plans to increase staffing at the Planning Inspectorate in the context o

  Answer: The Planning Inspectorate (PINS) currently has 60 Inspectors (55FTE) trained to carry out Local Plan Examinations.The government is committed to achieving a more efficient and consistent local plans examination process. This includes ensuring there is suf...

  Answered 22 Apr 2025

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• Energy Performance Certificates: Business PremisesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45318More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when he plans to implement the second phase of the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for non-domestic private rented buildings.

  Answer: We have analysed the responses to our consultation on Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards in the non-domestic private rented sector and we are reviewing the policy design to ensure it remains fair and appropriate for landlords and tenants, and plan to pub...

  Answered 28 Apr 2025

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• Northern: StandardsDepartment for TransportTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10238More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to (a) tackle (i) delays and (ii) cancellations and (b) improve the performance of Northern Rail services (A) in general and (B) on the Morecambe line.

  Answer: Northern Trains’ current performance is not acceptable and we have issued it with a notice requiring it to develop an improvement plan to address the issues underlying its current lack of reliability. The Secretary of State also recently met with Northern...

  Answered 29 Oct 2024

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• Electric Bikes and Electric ScootersHome OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7142More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will include measures on (a) the legal use of, (b) enforcement of and (c) education on the risks of using (i) e-bikes, (ii) e-scooters and (iii) similar vehicles in the Crime and Policing Bill.

  Answer: Tackling anti-social behaviour is a top priority for this Government, and a key part of our Safer Streets Mission to take back our streets. The Government will give police the powers they need to tackle the dangerous and antisocial use of e-vehicles off t...

  Answered 14 Oct 2024

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