Luke Akehurst MP: written questions 2024
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Written questions
Bus Services: North EastDepartment for TransportTabled 19 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 844More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has to improve the (a) reliability and (b) frequency of bus services in (i) County Durham and (ii) the North East in collaboration with the Mayor of the North East.
Answer: The government knows that Britain needs a modern transport network to help kickstart economic growth. Good local bus services are an essential part of prosperous and sustainable communities. As announced in the King’s Speech, the government will pass the ...
Answered 29 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordPharmacyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 446More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the contribution of community pharmacies to local healthcare systems.
Answer: Pharmacies play a vital role in our healthcare system. We are committed to expanding the role of pharmacies and to better utilising the skills of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, including by cutting red tape. That includes making prescribing part of...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aircraft: HelicoptersMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 444More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the status is of the New Medium Helicopter programme.
Answer: The second stage New Medium Helicopter (NMH) competition commenced on 27 February 2024 with the release of the Invitation to Negotiate and the tender returns are due back on 30 August 2024.
Answered 22 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordPharmacyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 442More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he plans to take to support community pharmacies.
Answer: Pharmacies play a vital role in our healthcare system. We are committed to expanding the role of pharmacies and to better utilising the skills of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, including by cutting red tape. That includes making prescribing part of...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Labour TurnoverMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 441More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of recruitment and retention across the armed forces.
Answer: The new Government is reviewing the adequacy of recruitment, readiness and retention efforts. Our Armed Forces face considerable challenges due to the inadequacy of recruitment and retention in recent years. We have not recruited enough people or retained...
Answered 22 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordFleet Solid Support Ships: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 440More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of contractor delivery as part of the Fleet Solid Support Programme.
Answer: The prime contractor, Navantia UK, is contractually obligated to deliver the Fleet Solid Support ship manufacture contract. The Ministry of Defence is well engaged with Navantia UK and members of their supply chain to monitor the progress of all aspects o...
Answered 22 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordRegenerationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 439More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what plans she has to regenerate town centres (a) in Chester-le-Street, (b) in Stanley and (c) elsewhere.
Answer: This Government is committed to delivering a five-step plan to support high streets and town centres across the country, including in Chester-le-Street and Stanley. We will tackle anti-social behaviour with 13,000 more neighbourhood police and PCSOs, roll...
Answered 24 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 438More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the progress of the Ajax armoured vehicle programme towards meeting initial operating capability by December 2025.
Answer: The Armoured Cavalry Programme (Ajax) is due to achieve Initial Operating Capability by December 2025 as planned.
Answered 22 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordGlobal Combat Air Programme: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 437More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what funding has been (a) allocated to and (b) spent on the Future Combat Air System Tempest programme.
Answer: The UK has invested over £2 billion already in Future Combat Air System / Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) and the associated Team Tempest R&D programme, which has positioned us to play a leading role in the GCAP. The Secretary of State this week hosted...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordOrgreaveHome OfficeTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 436More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what her planned timetable is for (a) launching and (b) concluding an investigation or inquiry into the events at Orgreave in 1984.
Answer: The Government is committed to an investigation or inquiry into the policing of the events at Orgreave on 18 June 1984 and will consider options for delivering this. We will ensure that the House is updated as soon as practicable.
Answered 26 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordBoeing E-7Ministry of DefenceTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 434More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of a fleet of three E-7 Wedgetail aircraft in delivery of (a) sovereign AEW&C capability, (b) the UK's NATO commitments and (c) both concurrently.
Answer: The upcoming Strategic Defence Review will consider the threats Britain faces, the capabilities needed to meet them, the state of UK Armed Forces and the resources available. It will ensure a ‘NATO-first’ policy is at the heart of Britain’s Defence plans.
Answered 23 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordMineworkers' Pension SchemeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 433More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when he plans to (a) launch and (b) conclude a review of the mineworkers pension scheme.
Answer: Work has already started across Government to deliver on our manifesto commitments. I will be meeting the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme Trustees shortly to discuss the best way to deliver the proposals.
Answered 22 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordBoeing E-7: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 432More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to increase from three to five the number of E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft on order for the Royal Air Force.
Answer: There are currently no plans to order further E-7 Wedgetail aircraft for the Royal Air Force. The upcoming Strategic Defence Review will consider the threats Britain faces, the capabilities needed to meet them, the state of UK Armed Forces and the resourc...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
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