Max Wilkinson MP: written questions
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Journalism: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 34966More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of AI on employment opportunities for freelance press journalists.
Answer: Journalism plays an invaluable role in the fabric of our society and we are committed to supporting a free, sustainable and plural media landscape. At the same time, the UK is well placed to seize the transformative opportunities presented by AI and is co...
Answered 11 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMedia: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 34965More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of AI on (a) print journalism and (b) the online media industry.
Answer: Journalism plays an invaluable role in the fabric of our society and we are committed to supporting a free, sustainable and plural media landscape. At the same time, the UK is well placed to seize the transformative opportunities presented by AI and is co...
Answered 11 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordInjuries: Social MediaDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34016More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will make an estimate of the cost to the NHS from injuries sustained from following social media trends.
Answer: Under the Online Safety Act, providers will need to take steps to protect children from encountering harmful content. This includes providing age-appropriate access to priority content, which includes content encouraging dangerous stunts and challenges. W...
Answered 18 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCybersecurity and Defence: CheltenhamMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34015More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Prime Minister's oral statement of 25 February 2025 on Defence and Security, Official Report, column 631, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of increases in defence spending
Answer: The strategic defence review will determine the priority areas for Defence spending, including Defence’s contribution to cyber security. No specific assessment has been made of the potential impact of increases in defence spending on growth in the cyber s...
Answered 10 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCybersecurity and Intelligence Services: CheltenhamCabinet OfficeTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34014More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Prime Minister's oral contribution of 25 February 2025, Official Report, column 634, if he will make an assessment of the potential contribution of (a) GCHQ and (b) the Golden Valley Develo
Answer: The Prime Minister announced a single national security strategy will be published ahead of the NATO Summit in June. This will bring together the national security related reviews underway. As part of creating this strategy, the drafters will consult with...
Answered 4 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCybersecurity and Defence: CheltenhamMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34013More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Prime Minister's oral contribution of 25 February 2025, Official Report, column 633, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of investing in Cheltenham’s intelligence and cyber
Answer: We should rightly be proud of our intelligence agencies, and the work they do every day to keep the UK and its interests safe. The defence reform and efficiency plan will be focused on driving maximum value for money from this Government's additional inve...
Answered 6 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth: Fashion ModelsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34012More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of the physical shape of fashion models on the (a) mental and (b) physical health of women and girls.
Answer: Poor body image can be a common problem for women and girls, and that body image dissatisfaction is a factor in disordered eating. However, eating disorders are complicated mental health conditions caused by a complex interaction of biological, psychologi...
Answered 11 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: International CooperationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34011More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Government's decision not to sign the declaration on inclusive and sustainable artificial intelligence on the UK's reputation
Answer: We agreed with much of the Leaders’ Declaration and continue to work closely with our international partners. The UK worked hard to agree text in the Leaders’ Declaration that reflected our commitment to balance opportunity with security when it comes to ...
Answered 7 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: MidlandsDepartment for TransportTabled 25 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33632More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress she has made on the construction of the Midlands Rail Hub project.
Answer: £123m was committed to design the first phase of Midlands Rail Hub in March 2024, which, subject to future decisions, could be delivered by the early 2030s. In December, the Chancellor launched the second stage of the Spending Review. This is a zero-based...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordObesity: DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33631More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of the use of weight loss drugs by celebrities on the public's (a) mental and (b) physical health.
Answer: No such specific assessments have been made. We recognise that poor body image is a common problem for both men and women, and that body image dissatisfaction is a factor in disordered eating. However, eating disorders are complicated mental health condit...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMental Health: Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33630More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of the physical shape of celebrities on the mental health of young people.
Answer: No such specific assessments have been made. We recognise that poor body image is a common problem for both men and women, and that body image dissatisfaction is a factor in disordered eating. However, eating disorders are complicated mental health condit...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordArts: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 24 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33112More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if her Department will make an assessment of the potential impact of local government reorganisation on funding of arts, culture and leisure facilities.
Answer: The funding of local cultural services and organisations is a matter for individual local authorities, but the Government strongly supports their doing so, not least because of the significant economic, social, and wellbeing benefits cultural organisation...
Answered 4 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordLeisure: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33111More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of local government reorganisation on the (a) delivery of and (b) funding for (i) leisure and sports service
Answer: The funding of local cultural services and organisations is a matter for individual councils, but the Government strongly supports their doing so, not least because of the significant economic, social, and wellbeing benefits cultural organisations deliver...
Answered 4 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordParish and Town CouncilsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33110More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department has a policy on the creation of new town and parish councils as part of the devolution process.
Answer: We strongly encourage all local authorities to involve their town and parish councils in their plans to ensure that their contribution to local public services is recognised in future arrangements. Town and parish councils can work with other tiers of loc...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: AssetsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33109More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what her Department's policy is on the transfer of assets from upper tier authorities to town and parish councils as part of the devolution process.
Answer: We strongly encourage all local authorities to involve their town and parish councils in their plans to ensure that their contribution to local public services is recognised in future arrangements. Town and parish councils can work with other tiers of loc...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: DisabilityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30249More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to consult (a) disabled people and (b) relevant organisations on the future of disability benefits.
Answer: We are working to develop proposals for health and disability reform in the months ahead and will set them out in a Green Paper ahead of the Spring Statement later this year. This will launch a public consultation on the proposals. This Government is com...
Answered 17 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordRoads: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30248More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department (a) is undertaking research projects and (b) has issued recent guidance on best practice on pothole repairs.
Answer: This Government takes the condition of local roads very seriously and is committed to enabling local highway authorities to maintain and renew the local highway network. As well as providing highway maintenance capital funding allocations to local highway...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric BicyclesDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30247More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to take steps to improve the regulation of electrically assisted pedal cycles to (a) assist police with enforcement and (b) clarify the law for the public.
Answer: There are no immediate plans to amend the regulations on electrically assisted pedal cycles (EAPCs). The previous administration consulted on potential changes to regulations, including increasing the maximum power of an EAPC from 250 to 500 Watts, but th...
Answered 18 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness: CheltenhamTreasuryTabled 10 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30246More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of establishing a customs union with the EU on town centre businesses in Cheltenham.
Answer: No. The Government is working with the EU to identify areas where we can strengthen cooperation for mutual benefit, such as the economy, energy, security and resilience. But we have been clear that there will be no return to the customs union.
Answered 18 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordConsumer Goods: PricesTreasuryTabled 10 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30245More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of establishing a customs union with the EU on retail prices of consumer goods.
Answer: No. The Government is working with the EU to identify areas where we can strengthen cooperation for mutual benefit, such as the economy, energy, security and resilience. But we have been clear that there will be no return to the customs union.
Answered 18 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordUK Trade with EU: CybersecurityTreasuryTabled 10 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30244More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of establishing a customs union with the EU on the cyber security sector in Cheltenham.
Answer: No. The Government is working with the EU to identify areas where we can strengthen cooperation for mutual benefit, such as the economy, energy, security and resilience. But we have been clear that there will be no return to the customs union.
Answered 18 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordPupils: AbsenteeismDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26938More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what data her Department holds on the number of pupils who have been absent from school due to a lack of provision of SEND services.
Answer: The department does not hold information on the number of pupils who have been absent from school due to the lack of provision of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services. However, we recognise that rates of absence are generally higher ...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArts and Leisure: UK Trade with EUDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 20 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24980More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of a customs union between the UK and the European Union on (a) the creative industries and (b) the sports and recreation industry.
Answer: This Government has been clear that there will be no return to the EU’s Customs Union so we have made no such assessment.As agreed between the Prime Minister and President of the European Commission in October 2024, we are committed to strengthening the r...
Answered 29 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordPlaces for Growth Programme: CheltenhamCabinet OfficeTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20909More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of relocating civil service offices to Cheltenham via the Places for Growth Scheme.
Answer: We are working with departments on their future workforce and location plans as part of the upcoming Spending Review.
Answered 27 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordGeneral PractitionersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20532More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure new GP surgeries are included as part of strategic housing developments.
Answer: The Government is committed to delivering a National Health Service that is fit for the future, and this means we require world class NHS infrastructure across the entire NHS estate. Beyond hospitals, we know we need the right infrastructure in the right ...
Answered 30 Dec 2024
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