Mims Davies MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Oxted Line: ElectrificationDepartment for TransportTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58037More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the electrification of the train line between Uckfield and Hurst Green on passenger service.
Answer: A Strategic Outline Business Case was developed by Network Rail in 2021 which considered the potential benefits of electrifying the line between Hurst Green and Uckfield. This assessment concluded that the scheme would have positive impacts on train servi...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordOxted Line: Rolling StockDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57671More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of running the Class 171 diesel fleet of trains on the line between Uckfield and Hurst Green on the environment.
Answer: The Secretary of State has not made a specific assessment of the environmental impact of operating diesel trains on the Uckfield branch line. As the line is not electrified, it is a matter for the operator to ensure that they meet the needs of customers ...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry and Tourism: WalesWales OfficeTabled 25 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41150More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the (a) closure of Oakwood theme park and (b) potential impact of changes to employer National Insurance contributions on the (i) hospitality and (ii) tourism
Answer: I have regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues on a range of matters, including those affecting the Welsh economy.I was saddened to hear about the closure of Oakwood Theme Park. I understand this will be a concerning time for workers at the park and t...
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordInheritance Tax: WalesWales OfficeTabled 25 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41071More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, whether she has had discussions with Welsh farmers on changes to inheritance tax.
Answer: Yes.
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordMinimum WageDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 30 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27609More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when he plans to remove minimum wage age bands.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that every adult worker benefits from a genuine living wage, and we will remove the discriminatory age bands for adults. From April 2025, we are boosting the National Minimum Wage for 18–20-year-olds by 16.3% or £1....
Answered 7 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment Rights BillDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27211More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when he plans to create a single enforcement body to ensure employment rights are upheld.
Answer: Creating the Fair Work Agency (FWA) is a complex process that requires primary legislation. The Employment Rights Bill is the first phase of delivering the FWA and implementation will occur in phases following Royal Assent. We will set out more detail on ...
Answered 7 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment Rights BillDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27208More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he sought external legal advice when drafting the Employment Rights Bill.
Answer: With respect to the Employment Rights Bill, the Department has been supported by legal advice from the Government Legal Department and, where appropriate, external legal advice. Legal advice provided to the Government is privileged.
Answered 7 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment Rights BillDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27207More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has carried out a proportionality assessment on clause 16 of the Employment Rights Bill.
Answer: The Employment Rights Bill establishes a new day one statutory right for all employees who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The measures in the bill set a framework for the entitlement, and the details will be set out in secondary legislation. Th...
Answered 7 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: TrainingDepartment for EducationTabled 14 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23814More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether local authorities will be responsible for providing inclusivity training to schools within their jurisdiction.
Answer: This government’s ambition is that all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or in alternative provision receive the right support to succeed in their education and as they move into adult life. The department is...
Answered 22 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 14 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23813More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to allow local authorities to influence inclusivity guidelines for schools under their jurisdiction.
Answer: This government’s ambition is that all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or in alternative provision receive the right support to succeed in their education and as they move into adult life. The department is...
Answered 22 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 14 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23812More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to allow schools to set their own inclusivity guidelines.
Answer: This government’s ambition is that all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or in alternative provision receive the right support to succeed in their education and as they move into adult life. The department is...
Answered 22 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 14 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23811More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to issue statutory guidance on improving (a) inclusivity and (b) expertise in mainstream schools.
Answer: This government’s ambition is that all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or in alternative provision receive the right support to succeed in their education and as they move into adult life. The department is...
Answered 22 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 14 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23810More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to issue guidance on improving (a) inclusivity and (b) expertise in mainstream schools.
Answer: This government’s ambition is that all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or in alternative provision receive the right support to succeed in their education and as they move into adult life. The department is...
Answered 22 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23385More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she plans to take to implement inclusivity and expertise in mainstream schools.
Answer: This government’s ambition is that all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or in alternative provision receive the right support to succeed in their education and as they move into adult life. The department is...
Answered 21 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23384More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what her planned timetable is for introducing measures to improve inclusivity and expertise in mainstream schools.
Answer: This government’s ambition is that all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or in alternative provision receive the right support to succeed in their education and as they move into adult life. The department is...
Answered 21 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordHate Crime: WomenMinistry of JusticeTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23383More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether her Department’s sentencing review will consider the potential merits of designating misogyny as a hate crime.
Answer: Tackling violence against women and girls is a priority for this Government. This Government has made a clear commitment to halve violence against women and girls within a decade.Our manifesto committed to a review of sentencing to ensure the framework is...
Answered 22 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordHarassment: InternetMinistry of JusticeTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23382More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether her Department’s sentencing review consider the suitability of sentences for doxing offences.
Answer: Tackling violence against women and girls is a priority for this Government. This Government has made a clear commitment to halve violence against women and girls within a decade.Our manifesto committed to a review of sentencing to ensure the framework is...
Answered 22 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordHonour Based Abuse: SentencingMinistry of JusticeTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23381More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether her Department’s sentencing review will consider the suitability of sentences for honour-based violence.
Answer: Tackling violence against women and girls is a priority for this Government. This Government has made a clear commitment to halve violence against women and girls within a decade.Our manifesto committed to a review of sentencing to ensure the framework is...
Answered 22 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordStalking: SentencingMinistry of JusticeTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23380More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether her Department’s sentencing review will consider the suitability of sentences for stalking offences.
Answer: Tackling violence against women and girls is a priority for this Government. This Government has made a clear commitment to halve violence against women and girls within a decade.Our manifesto committed to a review of sentencing to ensure the framework is...
Answered 22 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordSexual Offences: SentencingMinistry of JusticeTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23379More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether her Department’s sentencing review will include sexual violence offences.
Answer: Tackling violence against women and girls is a priority for this Government. This Government has made a clear commitment to halve violence against women and girls within a decade.Our manifesto committed to a review of sentencing to ensure the framework is...
Answered 22 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: SentencingMinistry of JusticeTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23378More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether her Department’s sentencing review will include domestic abuse offences.
Answer: Tackling violence against women and girls is a priority for this Government. This Government has made a clear commitment to halve violence against women and girls within a decade.Our manifesto committed to a review of sentencing to ensure the framework is...
Answered 22 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordRape: Crown CourtMinistry of JusticeTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23377More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what her planned timetable is for establishing specialist rape courts in every Crown Court location in England and Wales.
Answer: We know that, due to the complexity of the cases, victims of rape can wait longer than victims of other offence types for their case to complete in court. We remain committed to delivering our manifesto pledge to fast-track rape cases.The fast-tracking of...
Answered 21 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordHate Crime: WomenHome OfficeTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23376More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to amend police funding to help tackle extreme misogyny.
Answer: The Home Office announced the 2025-2026 police funding settlement before Christmas. It provides funding of up to £19.5 billion for the policing system in England and Wales, an overall increase of up to £1 billion when compared to the 2024-25 settlement, a...
Answered 21 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordDiscrimination: WomenMinistry of JusticeTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23375More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether she plans to review sentencing guidelines for extreme misogyny.
Answer: This Government has made a clear commitment to halve violence against women and girls within a decade. We will use every tool within our power to target perpetrators and address the root causes of abuse and violence. We will also work with key partners an...
Answered 21 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordIndependent Domestic Violence Advisers: TrainingMinistry of JusticeTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23374More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps her Department is taking to encourage uptake of the SafeLives Independent Domestic Violence Advisor training course.
Answer: Under Section 16(1) of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 (“the Act”), the Secretary of State is required to issue guidance on victim support roles which are specified in regulations. The Government will shortly consult on draft statutory guidance on Inde...
Answered 21 Jan 2025
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