Melanie Onn MP: written questions
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Foster CareDepartment for EducationTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15019More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to her Department's statistical release entitled Children looked after in England including adoptions, last updated 14 November 2024, how many children were looked after in (a) relative and (b) f
Answer: The latest figures on children looked after who were cared for in a relative or friend foster placement by age, gender and ethnicity and at local authority level are shown in the attached tables. The department does not hold the data broken down separatel...
Answered 27 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordFoster CareDepartment for EducationTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15018More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to her Department's statistical release entitled Children looked after in England including adoptions, last updated 14 November 2024, how many children were looked after in a (a) relative and (b)
Answer: The latest figures on children looked after who were cared for in a relative or friend foster placement by age, gender and ethnicity and at local authority level are shown in the attached tables. The department does not hold the data broken down separatel...
Answered 27 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPorts: ElectrificationDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13760More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate he has made of the potential cost to the public purse of the electrification of onshore marine ports.
Answer: We are committed to Britain becoming a Clean Energy Superpower and ports are a key part of that mission. Ports are primarily private entities and the cost of electrification of onshore marine ports varies from port to port depending on the port's needs. T...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordGreat British EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 11 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13496More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of GB Energy supporting grid connection.
Answer: Great British Energy (GBE) will drive clean energy deployment. Across its different functions, GBE will offer a range of support to turbocharge the growth of energy projects, including through project development. The electricity grid is a key enabler for...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordUK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions: FinanceDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13495More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of UK SHORE funding; and what is the status of the future of that funding.
Answer: The UK SHORE programme has funded over 150 projects and has leveraged over £100m private investment, supporting all levels of research and development including feasibility studies, trials and demonstrations in a commercial environment. The funding is ben...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPorts: ElectrificationDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13494More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to develop the electrification of ports.
Answer: The new Government’s manifesto made it clear that the “grid has become the single biggest obstacle to the deployment of cheap, clean power generation and the electrification of industry.” My Department meets regularly with ports and District Network Oper...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordWater SupplyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12958More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Environment Agency's paper entitled, A summary of England’s revised draft regional and water resources management plans, published on 21 March 2024, whether he ha
Answer: Water companies are required to publish a statutory water resource management plan (WRMP) every 5 years. If the need for new water supplies is identified as a result of the assessments carried out to develop the WRMP, the company will set out the timescal...
Answered 14 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordNon-surgical Cosmetic Procedures: RegulationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12940More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps his Department has made on tackling unregulated cosmetic procedures; and whether he plans to follow up on the previous Government's consultation on that matter.
Answer: The Government is currently considering what steps may need to be taken in relation to the safety of the non-surgical cosmetics sector and will set out its position at the earliest opportunity.
Answered 15 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordTitanium Dioxide: Carbon EmissionsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9482More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will take steps to provide support to (a) Tronox in Stallingborough and (b) other titanium dioxide pigment manufacturers on decarbonising their production processes.
Answer: The Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) is a £500m grant fund programme which supports industrial sites with high energy use to transition to a low carbon future. The Government has encouraged applications to the IETF from the chemicals sector an...
Answered 25 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordTitanium Dioxide: Import DutiesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9481More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing tariffs on Chinese-produced imported titanium dioxide in the context of recent tariff decisions taken by the (a) EU and (b) US.
Answer: The Department remains alert to significant trade remedy cases between WTO members and will continue to closely monitor those cases where the UK has an interest. While there has not yet been an assessment, as the Trade Remedies Authority has no open inves...
Answered 24 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordMaternity Services: Great Grimsby and CleethorpesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7792More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will hold discussions with striking maternity support workers in Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes constituency on their requests.
Answer: This is a local issue and resolution should be the product of local employer and trade union negotiations. It is for employers to correctly and consistently implement the NHS Job Evaluation scheme.
Answered 18 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordMaternity Services: Great Grimsby and CleethorpesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7791More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of agreeing to the asks of the striking maternity support workers in Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes constituency.
Answer: No assessment has been made. Resolution is for local determination by the employing organisation and respective trade unions. Employers are responsible for correctly and consistently implementing the NHS Job Evaluation scheme.
Answered 23 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence PaymentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 7 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7462More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of preparations made by Maximus for processing Personal Independence Payment claims.
Answer: Under the Functional Assessment Service (FAS) contracts which went live on 9 September 2024, assessment suppliers will deliver the Health Assessment Advisory Service on behalf of the department. These FAS contracts are central to the improvements we are m...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordKinship CareDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6313More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans her Department has to take forward the commitments in the Championing kinship care: national kinship care strategy, published on 15 December 2023.
Answer: This department recognises the valuable and important role that kinship carers play in caring for some of the most vulnerable children.The department is determined to give every child the opportunities they deserve, and kinship carers play a crucial role ...
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordAnti-social BehaviourHome OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6312More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Home Affairs, what information her Department holds on the impact of youth services on the number of reports of anti-social behaviour in the last ten years.
Answer: The Government is committed to rolling out a new Young Futures programme, including a network of Young Futures Hubs which will bring together services to help improve the way young people can access the support they need.We will be engaging with local com...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCouncil Tax: Single PeopleMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6311More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what information her Department holds on the number and proportion of single-person council tax reduction recipients that are pensioners.
Answer: The Government has not historically collected data on the individual characteristics of residents of households receiving a single person council tax discount.
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordBusiness: MoneyTreasuryTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6310More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to ensure that full tax receipts are being obtained from cash-only businesses.
Answer: Cash continues to be used by many people across the UK and is a legitimate means of paying for goods and services. It is the choice of a business whether to accept or decline any form of payment and is based on factors such as customer preference and cost...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSeafood: Great Grimsby and CleethorpesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4748More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what skills grants (a) are available and (b) he plans to make available for the seafood sector in Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes constituency.
Answer: Food security is national security, and a sustainable fishing industry is an important part of that. Decisions on any future funding for the fishing industry will be taken through the Spending Review processes. Discussions on the opportunities and challen...
Answered 19 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: DevolutionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 27 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 900291More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of devolution on local economies.
Answer: This Government is committed to transferring power out of Westminster and into local communities, with landmark legislation to expand devolution across England, devolve further powers to local leaders, those with local knowledge and those with skin in the...
Answered 2 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy Supply: Government AssistanceDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2365More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to provide (a) financial and (b) other support to regional energy cluster organisations.
Answer: National government provides support to local areas to decarbonise. This includes funding five regional Local Net Zero Hubs which support local authorities to develop net zero projects and attract commercial investment. In addition, the Local Industrial D...
Answered 4 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordHeat Networks: Fuel PovertyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2364More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of district heating schemes on levels of energy poverty.
Answer: As the sector has never been regulated, the Department has not collected pricing data for consumers on communal or district heat networks. However, we are bringing in regulation to appoint Ofgem as the heat network regulator and giving them powers to moni...
Answered 5 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordShipping: Carbon EmissionsDepartment for TransportTabled 30 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2363More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of lower carbon-emitting fuels on the rate of decarbonisation of the maritime sector.
Answer: Decarbonising transport is central to the delivery of the UK’s cross-economy climate targets, and directly supports the Prime Minister’s mission to make Britain a clean energy superpower and accelerate our journey to net zero. The International Maritime O...
Answered 3 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordORE CatapultDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2094More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans he has for the future of the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult.
Answer: The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (OREC) is an independent research centre that advances technology innovation for offshore renewable energy. OREC’s capabilities are vital to achieving the government's clean power mission. As part of the Department's...
Answered 6 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordRailways: CleethorpesDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2093More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress her Department has made on the planned direct train link between Cleethorpes and London Kings Cross.
Answer: We are working with industry to address the timetabling, financial, operational, and infrastructure issues that need to be resolved before a service to Cleethorpes can be introduced; once the East Coast Mainline timetable change has been implemented. We a...
Answered 2 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordA180Department for TransportTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2092More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of the (a) roadway noise and (b) other environmental impacts of the A180.
Answer: Recent assessments of road noise on the A180 were undertaken by National Highways near Stallingborough in May 2024 ahead of proposed works linked to future concrete repairs. The noise levels recorded were between 65.9dB and 82.0dB and this is comparable ...
Answered 3 Sept 2024
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