Mark Pritchard MP: written questions 2024
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Russia: YouTubeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14954More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will have discussions with YouTube on its policy on (a) advertising and (b) monetisation by Russian opposition supporters on its platform.
Answer: The Government stands in solidarity with Russian independent journalists, human rights defenders and civil society activists who continue their work, including online, at great personal risk. We condemn the Russian authorities' use of repressive legislati...
Answered 28 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordRussia: AppleForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14919More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will have discussions with Apple on its reported removal of apps linked to Russian opposition supporters from its Russian app store.
Answer: The UK Government condemns the Russian authorities' use of censorship to punish political opposition, repress anti-war sentiment and clamp down on freedom of expression online. The UK has raised Russia's use of repressive legislation to maintain a climate...
Answered 28 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordRussia: UkraineForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14918More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he is taking steps to support the release of Ukrainian civilians taken hostage by the Russian military who are not subject to the military prisoner exchange programme
Answer: The UK consistently draws attention to Russia's abhorrent actions in Ukraine, including arbitrary detentions of civilians. In the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe, alongside other participating states, we have invoked the Moscow Mechani...
Answered 28 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSocial Services: Employers' ContributionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14046More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the proposed increase in the rate of employers' National Insurance contributions on social care services.
Answer: The Government is providing at least £600 million of new grant funding for social care in 2025/26, as part of the broader estimated real-terms uplift to core local government spending power of approximately 3.2%. We will continue to work with the adult so...
Answered 26 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordParliamentary Estate: ICTHouse of Commons CommissionTabled 11 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13423More
Question: To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, what steps the Commission is taking to reduce the use of IT hardware manufactured in China on the parliamentary estate.
Answer: The House of Commons Administration is aware of the risks, and carefully considers hardware procurements, and any security implications of using Chinese manufactured IT hardware on the parliamentary estate. We work with government departments to ensure th...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Radiation ExposureMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13421More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the average waiting time was for nuclear test veterans who applied for no-fault compensation under the War Pension Scheme to receive compensation in the latest period for which data is available.
Answer: Nuclear Test Veterans (NTVs) who believe they have suffered ill health due to Service have the right to apply for no-fault compensation under the War Pension Scheme (WPS). Each case is considered on its own merits. War Disablement Pensions are medically c...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Radiation ExposureMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13420More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many staff in his Department are employed to assess compensation claims from British nuclear test veterans who served on Christmas Island.
Answer: Nuclear Test Veterans (NTVs) who believe they have suffered ill health due to Service have the right to apply for no-fault compensation under the War Pension Scheme (WPS). Each case is considered on its own merits. War Disablement Pensions are medically c...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Radiation ExposureMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13419More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many British nuclear test veterans who served on Christmas Island have (a) applied for and (b) received compensation in each of the last five years.
Answer: Nuclear Test Veterans (NTVs) who believe they have suffered ill health due to Service have the right to apply for no-fault compensation under the War Pension Scheme (WPS). Each case is considered on its own merits. War Disablement Pensions are medically c...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDomestic AbuseHome OfficeTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13221More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to reduce familial abuse.
Answer: This Government is committed to tackling domestic and sexual abuse in all its forms. Achieving our aim of halving violence against women and girls in a decade will require a whole systems approach.The Domestic Abuse Act (2021) recognises children as victi...
Answered 14 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: MenHome OfficeTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13220More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to improve reporting of domestic abuse against men.
Answer: The definition of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) encompasses crimes which disproportionately, but not exclusively, affect women and girls. We recognise that men and boys also experience abusive and violent crimes, such as stalking, domestic abuse...
Answered 14 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: MenMinistry of JusticeTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13219More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many women were (a) prosecuted and (b) convicted for domestic abuse against men in the period 2022-2023 .
Answer: The Ministry of Justice publishes data on the number of offenders prosecuted and convicted which can be filtered to specific offences. This can be obtained in the Outcomes by Offences data tool, which can be downloaded from the Criminal Justice Statistics...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: MenHome OfficeTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13218More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to help tackle domestic abuse against men.
Answer: The definition of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) encompasses crimes which disproportionately, but not exclusively, affect women and girls. We recognise that men and boys also experience abusive and violent crimes, such as stalking, domestic abuse...
Answered 14 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: MenHome OfficeTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13188More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will (a) commission and (b) publish research into domestic abuse against men.
Answer: The definition of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) encompasses crimes which disproportionately, but not exclusively, affect women and girls. We recognise that men and boys also experience abusive and violent crimes, such as stalking, domestic abuse...
Answered 14 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordStarlinkDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11232More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of trends in the level of reliance on Starlink in the (a) private and (b) public sectors; what steps he is taking to help increase
Answer: The government acknowledges rapid evolutions in the global satellite communications sector. Monopoly rarely serves the public interest and a competitive market is important to ensuring public and private sector value. We are keen to secure UK leadership i...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPrivate Education: VATDepartment for EducationTabled 25 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11162More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of imposing VAT on independent school fees on access to independent schools' sports facilities for state sector pupils.
Answer: The VAT treatment of the hiring or letting out of facilities will not change as a result of the decision to impose VAT on private school fees. HM Revenue and Customs have published guidance on charging and/or reclaiming VAT on goods and services related t...
Answered 4 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordBluetongue Disease: ShropshireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 25 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11161More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to help reduce the number of Blue Tongue virus livestock cases in Shropshire.
Answer: Defra acted quickly to contain bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) when the first case this season was detected on 26 August, implementing zones with movement controls on susceptible livestock to prevent spread. These disease control restrictions have been adap...
Answered 4 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordRAF CosfordMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11160More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to upgrade and modernise married living quarters at RAF Cosford.
Answer: Circa 95% of Service Family Accommodation (SFA) supporting RAF Cosford is at or above Decent Homes Standard. Improving our Service accommodation across the UK and providing good quality homes that are safe and well maintained is a top priority for the Dep...
Answered 6 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordAnimal Welfare: FireworksDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10062More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will commission research into the (a) public health and (b) animal welfare impact of quiet fireworks.
Answer: The Government is looking at existing policy to decide if and where policy changes may be needed. We also intend to engage with business, consumer groups and charities to gather evidence on issues with and impacts of fireworks, including on animal welfare...
Answered 24 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordTennis: FacilitiesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10061More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to increase access to (a) covered and (b) indoor community tennis courts.
Answer: The Government is committed to doing more to ensure that everyone from all backgrounds have access to and benefit from quality sport and physical activity opportunities. Sport and physical activity is central to achieving our health and opportunity manife...
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordFood: Supply ChainsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10060More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to his Department's closed consultation entitled The UK fresh produce sector: review of the supply chain, updated on 14 May 2024, whether he plans to introduce new regul
Answer: The Government will deliver a resilient and healthy food system, with a new deal that ensures fairness in the supply chain across all sectors, including the fresh produce sector. Farmers should always receive a fair price for their products and the Govern...
Answered 25 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordFood: ProductionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10059More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to increase domestic production of fruit and vegetables.
Answer: This Government recognises that food security is national security and fruit and vegetables grown in the UK have an important part to play. As part of our mission-driven government and, in partnership with the sector, we are considering several ways to ac...
Answered 25 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPrisoners: VeteransMinistry of JusticeTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10058More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps her Department is taking to provide rehabilitation to military veterans serving custodial sentences.
Answer: HMPPS delivers a range of initiatives to support veterans. This includes the Veterans Activity Hubs at HMP Holme House and HMP Risley, which provide safe and supportive spaces for veterans, improving their wellbeing and confidence, and make their transiti...
Answered 28 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordReoffenders: VeteransMinistry of JusticeTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10057More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps her Department is taking to reduce reoffending by military veterans who have served custodial sentences.
Answer: HMPPS delivers a range of initiatives to support veterans. This includes the Veterans Activity Hubs at HMP Holme House and HMP Risley, which provide safe and supportive spaces for veterans, improving their wellbeing and confidence, and make their transiti...
Answered 28 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: Reciprocal AgreementsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8634More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to establish new reciprocal healthcare agreements with non-EU countries.
Answer: Reciprocal healthcare arrangements (RHAs) cover emergency and medically necessary healthcare for United Kingdom nationals or residents on short-term visits. They benefit people with long term, pre-existing conditions, and along with insurance, offer all t...
Answered 17 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordDoctors: Migrant WorkersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8415More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to introduce additional measures to (a) verify and (b) validate the medical qualifications of non-UK trained doctors working in the NHS.
Answer: My Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has no current plans to introduce additional measures to verify and validate the medical qualifications of non-United Kingdom trained doctors working in the National Health Service.The G...
Answered 17 Oct 2024
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