Louie French MP: written questions 2025
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Rugby: WomenDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 34944More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to prevent ticket touts from selling tickets to the Women's Rugby World Cup at inflated prices.
Answer: The Government has published a consultation on introducing new consumer protections on the resale of live events tickets, including sporting events such as the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. The consultation, which closes on 4th April, includes a range of ...
Answered 14 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordGambling: Mental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 34943More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities will begin to distribute funding generated from the statutory Gambling Levy.
Answer: The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities is progressing work on the design of the new commissioning programme to prevent gambling related harms, alongside counterparts in Scotland and Wales, and is working closely with the Department for Culture,...
Answered 10 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordGambling: Rehabilitation and ResearchDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 34942More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she plans to take steps to ring-fence funds levied through the statutory gambling levy for the research, treatment and prevention of gambling harms.
Answer: As set out in the government’s consultation response, section 123 of the Gambling Act 2005 is clear that statutory levy funding will be ringfenced for gambling-related purposes and all spending is subject to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and...
Answered 11 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordExtracurricular Activities: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 25 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33607More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the continuation of funding for (a) the Holiday Activities and Food, (b) School Games and (c) the Primary PE and Sport Premium programmes.
Answer: The government recently announced over £200 million funding for the holiday activities and food programme for the 2025/26 financial year. Funding for the primary PE and sport premium has been committed to the end of the 2024/25 academic year. The School G...
Answered 10 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDartford-Thurrock Crossing: TollsDepartment for TransportTabled 25 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33606More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to amend the charge for the Dartford Crossing, in the context of the potential impact of the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnel tolls on levels of congestion.
Answer: The level of charges at the Dartford Crossing is kept under review to maintain its effective operation. Given the additional capacity provided by the Silvertown Tunnel and that for most of the day the charges for cars, vans and lorries at the Blackwall an...
Answered 28 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordMotor Sports: WomenDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 25 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33605More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department is taking steps to help increase the number of women and girls participating in motorsport.
Answer: The Government is dedicated to supporting every aspect of women’s sport and ensuring all women and girls, no matter their background, have access to high quality sport. Female role models are vital in encouraging more girls to get active and find a route ...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCricket: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 25 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33604More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the selling of shares in cricket clubs competing in The Hundred on the level of Government support that will be provided to grassroots cr
Answer: We want a thriving sector, with robust National Governing Bodies (NGBs) that can use their nationwide remit to deliver sport to people across the country. Sustainable investment is important for achieving this. The Hundred will see additional investment i...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCleft Registry and Audit NEtworkDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29540More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what support his Department provides to the Cleft Registry and Audit Network.
Answer: The Government is committed to giving every child the best start in life and raising the healthiest generation of children ever. NHS England commissions services for children, young people and adults with a cleft lip and/or palate.The patient pathway can...
Answered 17 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordCleft PalateDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29539More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to monitor the long-term health and well-being of those born with cleft lips and palates.
Answer: The Government is committed to giving every child the best start in life and raising the healthiest generation of children ever. NHS England commissions services for children, young people and adults with a cleft lip and/or palate.The patient pathway can...
Answered 17 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordSodium Valproate and Surgical Mesh Implants: CompensationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29538More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to provide a redress scheme for those harmed by Sodium Valproate and surgical mesh implants.
Answer: The Government is carefully considering the valuable work done by the Patient Safety Commissioner and the resulting Hughes Report. The report sets out options for redress for those harmed by valproate and pelvic mesh. This is a complex matter involving wo...
Answered 17 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordSodium Valproate and Surgical Mesh Implants: CompensationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29537More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 12 November 2024 to Question 13158 on Sodium Valproate and Surgical Mesh Implants: Compensation, what further progress his Department has made in responding to the Hughes
Answer: The Government is carefully considering the valuable work done by the Patient Safety Commissioner and the resulting Hughes Report. The report sets out options for redress for those harmed by valproate and pelvic mesh. This is a complex matter involving wo...
Answered 17 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordUEFADepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 29 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27430More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will publish all correspondence she has received from the Union of European Football Association since 5 July 2024.
Answer: As was the case under the previous government, the Department does not share private correspondence provided to us, including by international organisations.
Answered 3 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordBoard of Women's SportDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 29 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27426More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, when the Board of Women's Sport (a) last met and (b) next plans to meet; and whether she plans to update the terms of reference of that board.
Answer: This Government fully endorses the recommendations of Karen Carney OBE’s Independent Review of Women’s Football, including the recommendation to form a Board of Women’s Sport.The Minister for Sport held a meeting with all stakeholders responsible for impl...
Answered 10 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordBlackwall Tunnel and Silvertown Tunnel: TollsDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23929More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the upcoming Blackwall and Silvertown tunnel tolls on congestion at the Dartford crossing.
Answer: Transport in London is devolved to the Mayor and TfL is responsible for assessing any impact of tolls on the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels on congestion in the area. However, given the additional capacity provided by the Silvertown Tunnel and that for ...
Answered 17 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordFootball: WomenDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 14 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23928More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with (a) the Football Association, (b) the Women's Super League and (c) football clubs on the adequacy of the provision of mental health services for female professio
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting every aspect of women’s sport, including player welfare.In 2023, Karen Carney OBE published a major Independent Review of Women’s Football. The Review placed a significant emphasis on the importance of player welf...
Answered 22 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordFootball: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 14 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23927More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Football Association's decision to scrap FA cup replays on the financial sustainability of (a) EFL teams and (b) non-league football te
Answer: The Government recognises the emotive and financial significance of the FA Cup, especially for smaller clubs.The matter of FA Cup scheduling, including replays, is ultimately a matter for the football authorities. We expect the FA and Premier League to co...
Answered 21 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: DisabilityTreasuryTabled 14 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23926More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on the VAT exemption for disability-adapted motor vehicles.
Answer: Wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) are subject to a zero rate of VAT when purchased by a disabled person for their personal use, or by a charity that will make the vehicle available to disabled people. The Chancellor makes decisions on tax policy at fi...
Answered 22 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordSports: SchoolsDepartment for EducationTabled 14 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23925More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport on the potential impact of proposed statutory uniform limits on the rate of participation in school sports what discussions
Answer: School uniforms play a valuable role in creating a sense of common identity among pupils and reducing visible inequalities; however, too many schools require high numbers of branded uniform items, including branded PE kit.The government has, in line with ...
Answered 22 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordCricketDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 14 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23924More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the impact of the proposed two-tier test system on (a) grass-roots and (b) county level cricket in England and Wales.
Answer: Test cricket is the pinnacle of the game, and provides vital funds that filter down to the grassroots game. County level and international cricket competition formatting, and consideration of its impact, is the responsibility of the England and Wales Cric...
Answered 22 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: SportsDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22724More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether it is her policy to continue the Opening Schools Facilities funding.
Answer: This government is determined to create the healthiest generation ever and break down the barriers to opportunity for every child.We are working across government to ensure that our funding is coherent and effectively contributes to a lasting and sustaina...
Answered 14 Jan 2025
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