Mary Glindon MP: written questions 2024
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Written questions
Syria: SanctionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9712More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on human rights in Syria.
Answer: Sanctions are one of the levers used to hold the Assad regime to account for the atrocities committed in Syria and it is right the UK has a robust sanctions regime in place. They target individuals and entities where there is evidence of their involvement...
Answered 24 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSyria: SanctionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9711More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on levels of food security in Syria.
Answer: Food, medical supplies and other humanitarian goods are not subject to UK sanctions. Culpability for the humanitarian situation in Syria lies with Bashar al-Assad and his backers, notably Russia. We have taken action to ensure that the Syria (Sanctions) (...
Answered 24 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSyria: SanctionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9710More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the effectiveness of the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 in encouraging the Syrian regime to (a) refrain from actions, policies
Answer: Sanctions are one of the levers used to hold the Assad regime to account for the atrocities committed in Syria and it is right the UK has a robust sanctions regime in place. They target individuals and entities where there is evidence of their involvement...
Answered 24 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSyria: SanctionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9709More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on the Lebanese refugee population in Syria.
Answer: The UK is actively monitoring the displacement of refugees from Lebanon into Syria and continues to work closely with the UN and other partners to ensure that sanctions do not impact humanitarian operations. UK support includes Mobile Medical and Integrat...
Answered 24 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordAir Pollution: PovertyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9455More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of air pollution on neighbourhoods with high levels of poverty.
Answer: Although air pollution can be harmful to everyone, some people are more affected because they live in a polluted area, are exposed to higher levels of air pollution in their day-to-day lives, or are more susceptible to health problems caused by air pollut...
Answered 22 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordEnvironment Protection: IndustryDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 14 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8822More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 14 October 2024 to Question 6235 on Environment Protection: Industry, if he will take steps with the Office for Clean Energy Jobs to support workers from high carbon
Answer: Our ambitious Clean Energy Mission will be an incredible opportunity for jobs and investment all across the country, supporting the Growth Mission. The Office for Clean Energy Jobs will support workers from high carbon sectors to move to clean energy jobs...
Answered 21 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordIsrael: LebanonForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8136More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps he is taking to encourage a ceasefire on the Israel-Lebanon Blue Line.
Answer: We were the first G7 country to call for the implementation of an immediate ceasefire between Lebanese Hizballah and Israel, on 19 September. The Prime Minister has spoken with a number of international leaders, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, His Maj...
Answered 15 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPublic Transport: Climate ChangeDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6236More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to increase the climate resilience of public transport systems.
Answer: The cross-government third National Adaptation Programme sets out plans to tackle the effects of climate change. For transport, this means working closely with transport infrastructure operators to take meaningful and measurable action to address risks po...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordEnvironment Protection: IndustryDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6235More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to help increase the number of supply chain jobs in green industries.
Answer: The Government will introduce a new Industrial Strategy to drive long-term sustainable, inclusive and secure growth - through securing investment into crucial sectors of the economy. The Industrial Strategy will be key in identifying levers to ensure that...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordForeign Investment in UKDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6234More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to increase foreign direct investment in the (a) UK and (b) North East.
Answer: Growth is the government’s central economic mission and we are currently developing an Industrial Strategy which aims to drive growth across the UK through investment in key sectors and regions. We are also hosting the International Investment Summit in O...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordGaza: Drinking WaterForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6233More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps he is taking to help increase the amount of potable water in Gaza.
Answer: As part of the wider ask for greater aid access into Gaza, this government, including the Foreign Secretary, have consistently raised the need for greater access to water supplies, and the opening of vital water lines, with Israel. Through UK funding to h...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordGaza: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6232More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps he is taking to help increase the amount of medical and surgical equipment entering Gaza.
Answer: The humanitarian situation in Gaza is intolerable and deteriorating. During his recent visit to the region, the Foreign Secretary stressed the importance of the safe distribution of aid, including lifesaving medical supplies to civilians who desperately n...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordGaza: HospitalsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6231More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with the Israeli Government on the Israeli military's reported use of the Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital in Gaza.
Answer: The FCDO is closely monitoring the impact of the conflict in Gaza on access to medical facilities and healthcare, and we remain deeply concerned by reports that many medical facilities are no longer in use. We call on all parties to abide by international...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordGaza: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6230More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps he is taking to help humanitarian bodies access northern Gaza.
Answer: The UK Government is very concerned about the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, including the deteriorating access to northern Gaza.As set out in the Foreign Secretary's statement on 2 September, Israel could and must do more to ensure that humani...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordNurses: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6229More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 9 September 2024 to Question 2899 on Nurses: Training, what steps he is taking to promote the merits of nursing as a career.
Answer: To remove the barriers to training in clinical roles, eligible students receive a non-repayable grant of £5,000 a year, with additional incentives for priority specialisms, such as mental health nursing.The National Health Service has a long-established c...
Answered 9 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordNHS Learning Support FundDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6228More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of increasing the NHS Learning Support Fund.
Answer: The Government keeps the funding arrangements for all healthcare students under close review. At all times the Government must strike a balance between the level of support students receive, and the need to make best use of public funds to deliver value f...
Answered 9 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: Waiting ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6227More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce waiting lists for talking therapies.
Answer: The latest data for July 2024 show 90.7% of people completing treatment for talking therapies waited less than 6 weeks for their first appointment, against a target of 75%.More broadly people with mental health issues are not getting the support or care t...
Answered 11 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordLGBT+ People: Mental HealthDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6226More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve LGBTQ+ mental health.
Answer: People with mental health issues are not getting the support or care they need, including those within the LGBTQ+ community, which is why we will fix the broken system to ensure we give mental health the same attention and focus as physical health. We als...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordChild Arrangements OrdersMinistry of JusticeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6225More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of ensuring parity of access to public funds for (a) domestic and (b) overseas applicants for child arrangement orders.
Answer: Court and tribunal fees do not vary depending on whether the applicant resides in England and Wales or overseas. The Help with Fees remission scheme is available for those who are less able to reasonably afford a court or tribunal fee. Providing that the ...
Answered 10 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordNon-surgical Cosmetic Procedures: LicensingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6224More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has plans to conduct further public consultation on the licensing of non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
Answer: The Government is currently considering what steps may need to be taken in relation to the safety of the non-surgical cosmetics sector. The Government will set out its position at the earliest opportunity.
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordAlcoholic Drinks: MisuseDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6223More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support people with alcohol dependence.
Answer: A vital part of delivering the Health Mission shift to prevention will be action to reduce the harms from excess alcohol consumption. The Department is continuing to invest in improvements to local alcohol treatment services to ensure that those in need c...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordProductivity: North EastDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6222More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to help increase labour productivity in the North East.
Answer: Labour productivity in the UK has stagnated over the past fourteen years. It is essential that we act decisively to change this in all nations and regions, including in the North East of England.We are currently working closely with both the North East an...
Answered 10 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordTeachers: PayDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6221More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will take steps to reduce pay gaps between school teachers and further education teachers.
Answer: The department recognises the vital role that FE teachers play in developing the skills needed to drive our missions to improve opportunity and economic growth. The government does not set or recommend pay in further education (FE), and the FE sector does...
Answered 10 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordYemen: Military InterventionMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6220More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the UK is carrying out airstrikes in Yemen.
Answer: The situation in the Red Sea remains extremely serious. The Houthis continue to conduct illegal and dangerous attacks that risk innocent lives, exacerbate the humanitarian suffering in Yemen, threaten regional security and harm the global economy. In resp...
Answered 9 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordElectronic Cigarettes: LicensingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5314More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will meet with the UK Vaping Industry Association to discuss the introduction of a Vape Licensing Scheme.
Answer: Since September 2023, the Department has not met with the UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA). However, we have received and responded to several items of correspondence.The UKVIA, and other members of the vaping industry, did respond to the smoke-free...
Answered 8 Oct 2024
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