Mary Kelly Foy MP: written questions
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Written questions
Right to Buy Scheme: Housing AssociationsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6509More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of extending the Right to Buy for housing association tenants.
Answer: The Government is currently reviewing the increased Right to Buy discounts that were introduced in 2012, with a view to better protecting existing social housing stock. The Government will also review the Right to Buy more widely, including looking at eli...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: Standing ChargesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6508More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of replacing the standing charge on household energy bills with a measure based on usage.
Answer: Although standing charges are a commercial matter for suppliers, and are regulated by Ofgem, we know that too much of the burden of the bill is placed on them. The Government has worked constructively with the regulator on the issue of standing charges, a...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: Price CapsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6507More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will meet with Ofgem to discuss the potential merits of reducing the energy price cap for winter 2024-25.
Answer: The Energy Price Cap is set by Ofgem and there are different costs included in the price cap, such as the wholesale cost of energy. Any changes to these costs will affect how much the price cap will be each time it is reviewed, and the main driver of the ...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordFish Farming: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6506More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment his Department has made of the standard of welfare of farmed fish in the UK.
Answer: The Animal Welfare Committee’s updated opinion on the welfare of farmed fish at the time of killing was published last year. A GB-wide farmed trout joint Government and industry working group is now examining the issues raised in the report to explore the...
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordDisability: EU LawDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6505More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if his Department will bring forward legislative proposals to transpose the European Accessibility Act into UK law.
Answer: Following the UK's Exit from the European Union, the process of transposition of EU Directives has ceased. The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (REUL Act) ended the supremacy of EU law over domestic UK law, as of January 1, 2024. The Europ...
Answered 10 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordTaxation: International CooperationTreasuryTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6504More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of agreeing a UN global tax convention.
Answer: The UK is committed to working with all stakeholders to ensure inclusive and effective international tax cooperation, and has been actively engaging in negotiations at the UN over a future Framework Convention. The UK believes that a UN Tax Framework Conv...
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: ApplicationsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6503More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what support is available for claimants unable to complete her Department's forms.
Answer: The Department is committed to pursuing a just, equal and inclusive society, ensuring independence and control for all customers, including all disabled people and those with complex needs. This means we need to ensure that our customers have access to re...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordAsia: StormsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6502More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support countries affected by Typhoon Yagi.
Answer: Typhoon Yagi has had a major impact in many countries in South-East Asia. The UK Government has provided £1m to support the humanitarian response in northern Vietnam and £1.3m to help address the impact of severe flooding in Myanmar. The UK is also a majo...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPharmacy: City of DurhamDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6501More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he plans to take to support community pharmacies in City of Durham constituency.
Answer: Pharmacies play a vital role in our healthcare system. Previous plans did not go far enough. We are committed to expanding the role of pharmacies and better utilising the skills of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. That includes making prescribing par...
Answered 30 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordNeuroblastoma: DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6500More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to make difluoromethylornithine available on the NHS for children with high-risk neuroblastoma.
Answer: We understand how important it is that cancer patients are able to benefit from rapid access to effective new treatments. We are aware that the manufacturer difluoromethylornithine (DFMO) has applied for a United Kingdom marketing authorisation through Pr...
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPrimary Care: PensionersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5821More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he his taking to ensure the adequacy of primary care provision for pensioners in (a) City of Durham constituency and (b) County Durham in winter 2024-25.
Answer: The Government cares about pensioners and access to primary care services. We know that patients nationally and in Durham are struggling to access their general practitioner (GP), and that this can be worsened throughout the winter period when demand is h...
Answered 8 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordAllergiesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5651More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make it his policy to create a national allergy tsar within the NHS.
Answer: The Government recognises the challenges in allergy care and the need to address the rapid and continuing rise of allergies.The Department’s officials continue to discuss with NHS England and other Government departments and agencies, as well as patient g...
Answered 8 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCycling and Pedestrians: County DurhamDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5364More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to improve safety for (a) cyclists and (b) pedestrians in County Durham.
Answer: Between 2020/21 to 2023/24, almost £4,000,000 of capital funding has been invested in County Durham for new and improved schemes to improve safety and boost walking, wheeling and cycling, including on the National Cycle Network. In addition, the North Eas...
Answered 9 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordRoads: County DurhamDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5363More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to improve road safety in County Durham.
Answer: Local authorities are responsible for the management of local roads, within the rules set by Government. It is for the local council to decide what measures may be appropriate in their local areas. The Safer Roads Fund is an innovative, non-competitive pr...
Answered 9 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordOlder People: County DurhamDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5362More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will have discussions with local authorities on ensuring that older people living in poverty in County Durham receive financial support for which they are eligible.
Answer: The State Pension is the foundation of income in retirement. Immediate support for pensioners includes our commitment to the Triple Lock, with over 12 million pensioners set to benefit through the course of this parliament, with the full yearly rate of th...
Answered 10 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: PensionersDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 11 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5361More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans has he to support pensioners with the cost of energy in (a) City of Durham and (b) County Durham.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting all consumers, including pensioners in the City of Durham and County Durham. We believe that the only way to protect billpayers permanently and to guarantee our energy security is to speed up our transition away f...
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPalestinians: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4934More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department plans to take steps to support Palestinian Christians.
Answer: The UK will continue to champion freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all, globally. We are clear that incitement of violence or hatred against individuals based on their religion or belief is unacceptable. Respect for FoRB, and the promotion of inter...
Answered 13 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordNorthumbrian WaterDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4901More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of Ofwat in regulating Northumbrian Water.
Answer: Ofwat will not hesitate to hold water companies to account where they fall short of our expectations. For example, Ofwat recently issued a proposed enforcement order against Northumbrian Water for the management of wastewater treatment works which propose...
Answered 20 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordWealth: TaxationTreasuryTabled 5 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4419More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of a wealth tax.
Answer: There are several long-standing taxes on assets and wealth that generate substantial revenue for the government. The government is committed to making sure everyone pays their fair share of tax, helping us to fund public services whilst staying within the...
Answered 12 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordEndometriosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4418More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to (a) support people with and (b) raise awareness of endometriosis.
Answer: Endometriosis is a common gynaecological condition, estimated to affect one in 10 women of reproductive age. Endometriosis can significantly impact women and girls’ physical and mental health, and anyone with symptoms of endometriosis should contact their...
Answered 16 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordNeonicotinoidsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 5 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4417More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when he plans to change existing policies to prevent the use of neonicotinoid pesticides.
Answer: This Government is committed to preventing the use of those neonicotinoid pesticides that threaten our vital pollinators. At this stage, officials are currently determining the most effective way to implement this commitment.
Answered 13 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: DisqualificationDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 3 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4014More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Answer of 21 February 2024 to Question 14064 on Universal Credit: Disqualification, if she will direct her Department to begin collecting statistics on the number of children livin
Answer: In line with the Code of Practice for Statistics, the Chief Statistician determines the need for new official statistics, and the development of existing statistics. User engagement is at the heart of our considerations for future statistics. These develo...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: FraudDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3096More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to allow the sharing of relevant information with police forces to help identify potentially fraudulent benefit claims.
Answer: DWP has a close working relationship with the police and other law enforcement agencies to enable the Department to investigate fraud. This joint working allows full exchange of information from the police to DWP and the DWP to police, under data sharing ...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordInheritance TaxTreasuryTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3095More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential implications for her policies of differences in inheritance tax thresholds for people (a) with and (b) without children; and if she will make an assessment of
Answer: The estates of all individuals benefit from a £325,000 nil-rate band for inheritance tax. The residence nil-rate band is a further £175,000 for those passing on a qualifying residence on death to their direct descendants, such as children or grandchildren...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordADHD: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1803More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support adults affected by backlogs for ADHD assessments.
Answer: It is the responsibility of integrated care boards (ICBs) to make available appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population, including support for those waiting for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessme...
Answered 31 Jul 2024
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