Munira Wilson MP: written questions
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Anorexia: InternetDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17239More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential (a) implications for his policies of the number of pro-anorexia coaches and (b) impact of such coaches on mental health services.
Answer: DSIT published an impact assessment for the Online Safety Act which contains estimates on the number of firms in scope. DSIT has not made a specific estimate in these areas nor has set specific targets.The Act will require in-scope services to prevent all...
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSuicide: InternetDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17238More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department has set a target for reduction in the numbers of deaths by suicide associated with suicide forums following full implementation of the Online Safety Act 2023.
Answer: DSIT published an impact assessment for the Online Safety Act which contains estimates on the number of firms in scope. DSIT has not made a specific estimate in these areas nor has set specific targets.The Act will require in-scope services to prevent all...
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSuicide: InternetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17237More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the number of UK deaths associated with suicide forums in 2025.
Answer: The Department does not hold this information centrally.
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEating Disorders and Suicide: InternetDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17236More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what estimate his Department has made of the number of (a) suicide and (b) eating disorder forums accessible to UK internet users.
Answer: DSIT published an impact assessment for the Online Safety Act which contains estimates on the number of firms in scope. DSIT has not made a specific estimate in these areas nor has set specific targets.The Act will require in-scope services to prevent all...
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSuicide: InternetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17235More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the number of deaths associated with online suicide forums in each of the last five years.
Answer: The Department does not hold this information centrally.
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16564More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the Answer of 12 November 2024 to Question 12521 on Dogs: Animal Experiments, when he plans to publish further details on plans to accelerate the development, validation and
Answer: The Labour Manifesto includes a commitment to “partner with scientists, industry, and civil society as we work towards the phasing out of animal testing”. Our approach has been to support the development and application of approaches that replace, reduce ...
Answered 5 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSchools: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16369More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what progress has been made on the Condition Data Collection 2 programme; and how many schools have been assessed under the programme.
Answer: The Condition Data Collection 2 (CDC2) programme is collecting condition, contextual and building management data for every government-funded school in England. CDC2 is collecting data on over 22,000 educational establishments between 2021 and 2026.To dat...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSchool Rebuilding Programme: ConcreteDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16368More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many schools included in the School Rebuilding Programme to (a) rebuild and (b) refurbish buildings where reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete is present have (i) seen contracts awarded, (ii) initiated co
Answer: The department provides capital funding, guidance and support to help responsible bodies and their schools effectively manage their school buildings. It is the responsibility of those who run schools – academy trusts, local authorities and voluntary-aided...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSchools: ConcreteDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16367More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many schools have successfully completed work to remove reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete.
Answer: The department provides capital funding, guidance and support to help responsible bodies and their schools effectively manage their school buildings. It is the responsibility of those who run schools – academy trusts, local authorities and voluntary-aided...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSchools: ConcreteDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16366More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many schools have been granted funding for RAAC removal as of 26 November 2024.
Answer: The department provides capital funding, guidance and support to help responsible bodies and their schools effectively manage their school buildings. It is the responsibility of those who run schools – academy trusts, local authorities and voluntary-aided...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEducational Institutions: ConcreteDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16365More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what information her Department holds on the number of educational settings that had reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete in their buildings on 26 November 2024.
Answer: The department provides capital funding, guidance and support to help responsible bodies and their schools effectively manage their school buildings. It is the responsibility of those who run schools – academy trusts, local authorities and voluntary-aided...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSchools: ClosuresDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16364More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many state-funded schools have been (a) temporarily and (b) permanently closed due to unsafe buildings in each year since 2019; and if she will list all the schools affected.
Answer: The department provides capital funding, guidance and support to help responsible bodies and their schools effectively manage their school buildings. It is the responsibility of those who run schools – academy trusts, local authorities and voluntary-aided...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSky LanternsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15841More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department has made a recent assessment of the potential merits of banning sky lanterns.
Answer: An assessment of sky-lanterns was carried out in 2023.The research examined the risks that sky lanterns, and other items including helium balloons, pose to the environment. The research suggests the risks posed by sky lanterns and helium balloons remain l...
Answered 2 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: ScreeningHome OfficeTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13852More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, which fire brigade services have carried out blood tests on firefighters for (a) cancer and (b) health monitoring purposes; and how much does it cost to carry out such blood tests.
Answer: Fire and rescue authorities are responsible for the health and wellbeing of the firefighters they employ, and so it is for those authorities to take the appropriate action to protect their workforce.As such the decision on whether to carry out blood testi...
Answered 20 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordArts: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 11 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13614More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what progress the Creator Remuneration Group has made; and what steps her Department plans to take to help ensure creators are fairly remunerated for their work.
Answer: The government wants to see remuneration arrangements that create the right conditions for sparking and driving innovation and investment, whilst rewarding creators for their work.The governments response to the CMS Committee’s report on Creator Remunerat...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordClimate Change: International CooperationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 11 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13588More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps the Government is taking to secure further International Climate Finance commitments from member states at COP29.
Answer: This Government is committed to restoring the UK’s global leadership on climate and nature. We are honouring the existing commitment on our pledge to spend £11.6bn in International Climate Finance between April 2021 and March 2026 including at least £3bn ...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordRenewable EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 11 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13586More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to ensure a just transition to a renewable energy based economy.
Answer: The Government is actively coordinating its efforts to ensure a just transition, enabling workers to benefit from the economic opportunities arising from our shift to net zero. To support this, it has established the Office for Clean Energy Jobs, which ai...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPrison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 11 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13490More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when she plans to publish the 2023-24 report on the state of prison estate.
Answer: We are considering when and how to publish an ad-hoc report on the prison estate conditions survey, which will contain summary information.In addition, we have also committed to publish a 10-year capacity strategy by the end of 2024 which will outline the...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordCare LeaversDepartment for EducationTabled 11 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13472More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to (a) continue and (b) expand the Staying Close programme.
Answer: This government is committed to providing support for care leavers to ensure they have the practical and emotional support they need as they move towards independence. The department is currently providing £23 million this financial year for 47 local auth...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordCare Leavers: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 11 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13471More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of Staying Close funding scheme on prospects of children leaving the care system.
Answer: Within the 2022/23 to 2024/25 financial years, the department is providing £53 million to 47 local authorities and three private providers to deliver the Staying Close programme. The programme supports care leavers to find and maintain move-on accommodati...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordCare Leavers: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 11 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13470More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans her Department has to continue funding the Staying Close programme after April 2025.
Answer: This government is committed to providing support for care leavers to ensure they have the practical and emotional support they need as they move towards independence. The department is currently providing £23 million this financial year for 47 local auth...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordMaternity PayDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13007More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what data her Department holds on the number of statutory maternity pay cases per constituency in (a) 2022, (b) 2023, and (d) 2024.
Answer: Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) is delivered through HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), rather than the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). We do not hold information on SMP cases per constituency, however a breakdown by region, supplied by HMRC, is below. ...
Answered 14 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordRespiratory Syncytial Virus: VaccinationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11923More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, for what reason the respiratory syncytial virus vaccination programme does not include people who are 80 and over.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for York Central on 14 October 2024 to Question 7797.
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPrivate Education: VATTreasuryTabled 14 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8878More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether independent education settings for people over the age of 19 will be VAT-exempt.
Answer: As set out in our manifesto and confirmed in the Chancellor’s July statement, we are ending the VAT break for private schools. The government will introduce 20% VAT on education and boarding services provided for a charge from 1 January 2025. As per the d...
Answered 22 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPrivate Education: VATTreasuryTabled 14 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8877More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether independent school fees for people over the age of 18 who are (a) in education and (b) have an Education Health and Care Plan will by exempt from VAT.
Answer: As set out in our manifesto and confirmed in the Chancellor’s July statement, we are ending the VAT break for private schools. The government will introduce 20% VAT on education and boarding services provided for a charge from 1 January 2025. As per the d...
Answered 22 Oct 2024
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