Luke Myer MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Aviation: FuelsDepartment for TransportTabled 7 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29990More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure the revenue certainty mechanism equally prioritises greenhouse gas reductions and fuel production volume.
Answer: The Revenue Certainty Mechanism is intended to support both greenhouse gas reductions and UK production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by providing revenue certainty to encourage investment in the construction of SAF plants. The SAF Mandate will need ...
Answered 17 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Modular Reactors: Tees ValleyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 7 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29988More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans his Department has for the construction of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in Teesside.
Answer: The Government has published a refreshed planning framework for new nuclear reactors (EN-7), including small and advanced modular reactors, for consultation. The proposed planning framework provides a robust set of siting criteria to enable the identifica...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: EmploymentMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 902659More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to support jobs in the defence sector.
Answer: Defence is not just a cornerstone of national security but also a powerful engine for growth. Defence spending already supports 239,000 UK jobs in industry, including around 8,000 apprenticeships, building the capabilities of the future. The Strategic Def...
Answered 10 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterans: SuicideCabinet OfficeTabled 30 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27649More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what information his Department holds on the suicide rate amongst armed forces veterans in England and Wales for (a) 2019, (b) 2020, (c) 2021, (d) 2022, (e) 2023 and (f) 2024.
Answer: The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority. A response to the Hon. Gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of 30 January is attached.
Answered 6 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordPensions: EU LawDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 24 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26379More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she plans to amend rules on competent states for UK citizens residing in the UK who are (a) subject to EU Regulation E883/2004 and (b) receiving a small pension from another country.
Answer: There are no plans to review the rules relating to competent states. The EU Regulation 883/2004 only applies to those in scope of the Withdrawal Agreement. The role of these regulations is to coordinate the differing EU social security systems. The UK is ...
Answered 30 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordWater Supply: Middlesbrough South and East ClevelandDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25825More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans his Department has to tackle the lack of access to mains running water for residents of Aysdalegate Cottages in Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland constituency; and what
Answer: Private drinking water supplies are regulated by local authorities, who receive scientific and technical advice from the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI). To ensure water is safe to drink, local authorities sample and identify water quality risks, can se...
Answered 31 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: VeteransDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25824More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of NHS England's Op COURAGE service in providing mental health support to veterans including the (a) accessibility of that servic
Answer: NHS England commissions Op COURAGE, an integrated mental health and wellbeing service for veterans. Op COURAGE has received over 5,000 referrals since April 2024. In addition to these services, integrated care boards commission NHS Talking Therapies, whic...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: VeteransDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25823More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure veterans in Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland constituency have access to adequate mental health support.
Answer: NHS England commissions Op COURAGE, an integrated mental health and wellbeing service for veterans. Op COURAGE has received over 5,000 referrals since April 2024. In addition to these services, integrated care boards commission NHS Talking Therapies, whic...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: VeteransDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25822More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of mental health services available to veterans.
Answer: NHS England commissions Op COURAGE, an integrated mental health and wellbeing service for veterans. Op COURAGE has received over 5,000 referrals since April 2024. In addition to these services, integrated care boards commission NHS Talking Therapies, whic...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Mental Health ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25821More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of mental health provision for (a) serving members of the armed forces and (b) veterans (i) during the transition to civilian life and (ii) generally.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is committed to the health and wellbeing of our Armed Forces personnel. All Service personnel have access to mental health support throughout their career, including medical and non-medical services. For those personnel requi...
Answered 5 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordSports: BroadcastingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 15 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24328More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will hold discussions with (a) broadcasters and (b) social media companies on making more sporting events freely available to watch live.
Answer: I routinely hold discussions with a range of stakeholders in the sector where we cover matters relevant to sports and television, including free-to-air access to sporting events.The Government wants major sporting events to be made available on free-to-ai...
Answered 29 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordDoctors: Domestic AbuseDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24327More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make it his policy that doctors (a) should have a mandatory duty to report suspected cases abuse and neglect and (b) should be given immunity from suit after reporting such cases.
Answer: Doctors have a professional duty, in accordance with the General Medical Council’s Good medical practice, to act promptly if they think that patient safety is or may be seriously compromised. This includes ensuring a patient is receiving basic care to mee...
Answered 29 Jan 2025
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