Nadia Whittome MP: written questions 2024
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Written questions
Dementia: Health EducationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10807More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to (a) promote brain health and (b) implement targeted interventions among those most at risk of dementia from South Asian communities.
Answer: NHS England’s Healthcare Inequalities Improvement Programme led the development of resources to raise awareness of the specific dementia care requirements for people from ethnic minority communities to improve access, experience, and outcomes for people l...
Answered 28 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSocial Services: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9965More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the written statement of 30 July 2024 on Adult Social Care Workforce, HCWS50, whether he plans to make a further statement about how funding for Adult Social Care Learning and Dev
Answer: On 6 September 2024, the Department launched the Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme. This scheme is intended to help the non-regulated adult social care workforce to complete courses and qualifications, gain recognition for existing...
Answered 24 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSocial Workers: ApprenticesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9964More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the written statement of 30 July 2024 on Adult Social Care Workforce, HCWS50, whether he plans to provide further funding for social work apprentice opportunities.
Answer: We take seriously our responsibility to help manage down the overall fiscal pressures in 2024/25, and therefore cannot commit further funding for social work apprenticeships at this time.Regarding the social care sector more generally, we are committed to...
Answered 31 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: DisabilityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 18 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9963More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will take steps to ensure that participation in disability sports does not affect eligibility for the Personal Independence Payment.
Answer: Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is intended as a contribution towards the extra costs faced by people with a long-term health condition or disability. It is assessed on the basis of needs arising from a long-term health condition or disability, rather...
Answered 23 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordDefibrillators: SportsgroundsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9962More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help increase the number of defibrillators in sports stadiums.
Answer: The treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease is a priority for the Government. We want people to have the best chance of survival from cardiac arrest, and rapid intervention is central to improving outcomes. This is why the Government is increas...
Answered 23 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordConversion TherapyWomen and EqualitiesTabled 9 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8247More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether forthcoming legislation to ban conversion practices will include protections for those who are asexual.
Answer: This Government’s position is that conversion practices are abuse. Such practices have no place in society and must be stopped.Through the development of the Conversion Practices Bill, this Government will deliver on our manifesto commitment to bring forw...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordGeorgia: LGBT+ PeopleForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8246More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the safety of LGBTQI+ people in Georgia following the On Family Values and Protection of Minors legislation being passed.
Answer: It is our view that, despite the title of the law, these laws undermine fundamental rights of freedom of expression and assembly, and risk discriminating against and stigmatising Georgia's LGBT+ groups. The UK works closely with our international partners...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPolitics and Government: GeorgiaHome OfficeTabled 9 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8245More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment has she made of the potential impact of the legislative package on Family Values and Protection of Minors being signed into law in Georgia on that country's safe state designation unde
Answer: Our assessment of the situation in Georgia is set out in the relevant Country Policy and Information Notes, which are available on the Gov.Uk website. The latest update on sexual orientation and gender identity was issued in September 2024 following a rev...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Charging PointsDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6652More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to increase the availability of electric vehicle charge points for people who do not have off street parking.
Answer: The Government is committed to making EV charging infrastructure more affordable and accessible, particularly for those without off-street parking. The Local EV Infrastructure Fund is supporting local authorities in England to install tens of thousands of...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordGender Based ViolenceHome OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6651More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to ensure there is not a funding cliff edge for VAWG services in March 2025.
Answer: We have set out our mission to halve violence against women and girls within a decade. The Home Office funds a range of organisations to deliver vital services that help deliver this mission and regularly engage with key stakeholders to inform future plan...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' Release: Gender Based ViolenceMinistry of JusticeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6650More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that specialist violence against women and girls services are aware of the early release of prisoners with known histories of those offences.
Answer: The decision that this Government has taken to release some prisoners early is a difficult but necessary one.We want women and girls to feel safe, and ministers and officials are meeting regularly with the specialist women and girls’ sector to ensure they...
Answered 10 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSocial Security BenefitsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6649More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she make an assessment of the potential merits of increasing benefits for those (a) in supported accommodation and (b) subject to higher service charge payments.
Answer: Supported housing provides a vital service for the most vulnerable people in society, helping them live as independently as possible in the community. The benefits system recognises the extra costs and service charges associated with supported housing.Hou...
Answered 10 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordState Retirement Pensions: Terminal IllnessesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6648More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of allowing people who are (a) under pension age and (b) terminally ill to access their state pension.
Answer: The principle of having a State Pension age that is the same for everybody has the merit of simplicity and clarity and provides an important trigger moment for planning purposes. Unlike some Private Pensions, it has always been the case that nobody can cl...
Answered 15 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPensions: Terminal IllnessesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6647More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of allowing people who are terminally ill to withdraw funds from private pensions.
Answer: If you have a private or workplace pension, you may be able to begin taking an income and/or lump sums from your pension at any age due to ill health. This provision is dependent on the rules of the scheme and is a matter for individual schemes and may va...
Answered 15 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordAviation: CrewDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6646More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of (a) trainee pilots accessing one standardised training course and (b) allowing new pilots to use their UK licence in EU countries without under
Answer: No assessment has been made as to the standardisation of training, as the training that an individual receives is dependent upon which licence they are seeking - such as a Private Pilots Licence (PPL) or Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL). The competencies r...
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordArts: Nottingham EastDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6645More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she is taking steps to increase funding for arts and culture in the Nottingham East constituency.
Answer: We are in the early stages of the new Government and we are considering the full range of policy options to support the arts and creative industries, and help the cultural sectors to thrive.This government is committed to supporting culture, and making su...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordImmigration: SudanHome OfficeTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4866More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she is taking steps to increase access to resettlement to the UK for Sudanese refugees in neighbouring countries who are at risk and cannot return to Sudan.
Answer: Over 300 Sudanese nationals have been resettled in the UK through our refugee resettlement schemes.The UK resettlement schemes are not application based; instead, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) refers individuals for resettlemen...
Answered 17 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordNHS: Carbon EmissionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4557More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent progress his Department and NHS England have made on the Greener NHS initiative.
Answer: Significant progress has been made on the Greener NHS initiative, with the National Health Service taking important strides toward its target of achieving net zero by 2040 for direct emissions, and 2045 for indirect emissions. Key achievements include: su...
Answered 11 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordNHS: Supply ChainsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4556More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department is taking steps to audit NHS supply chains to ensure that no medical (a) garments and (b) equipment are sourced from (i) Xinjiang and (ii) other regions with widespread repor
Answer: The United Kingdom is committed to tackling the issue of Uyghur forced labour in supply chains, and is taking robust action. We have introduced new guidance on the risks of doing business in Xinjiang specifically in section 6.2 of the guidance, enhanced e...
Answered 11 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordConversion TherapyWomen and EqualitiesTabled 6 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4555More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking to engage with LGBT+ people from minority (a) ethnic and (b) religious groups about the impact on them of (i) conversion practices, (ii) prejudice and (iii) abuse.
Answer: It is crucial that all LGBT+ people are safe and protected from discrimination, including those from ethnic minority and/or faith communities. Work is underway to deliver the Government’s Manifesto commitments that will enhance legislative protections for...
Answered 11 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordHomes for Ukraine Scheme: VisasMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3239More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle barriers to (a) accommodation, (b) employment and (c) education for people on Ukraine scheme visas unable to (i) e
Answer: Ukrainians in the UK under the Ukraine schemes will be able to apply for permission to remain in the UK through the Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme due to open in early 2025. UPE will provide an additional 18 months’ permission, and will provide...
Answered 17 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordFurther Education: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3238More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of funding for the further education sector.
Answer: Further Education (FE) plays a critical role in delivering the Government’s Missions and ensuring that everyone has access to the opportunities they need, breaking down the barriers to their success and boosting economic growth. FE funding, including its ...
Answered 12 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordFurther Education: TeachersDepartment for EducationTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3237More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of trends in the retention of teachers in further education colleges.
Answer: The department is committed to supporting further education (FE) providers to recruit, retain and develop the high-quality teachers they need to deliver the best possible outcomes for their learners, including as a key part of our commitment to recruit an...
Answered 12 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordRefugees: HomelessnessHome OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3236More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that people who have recently acquired refugee status do not experience homelessness after leaving asylum accommodation.
Answer: Individuals granted asylum have access to the labour market and to mainstream services that support their integration, including benefits and healthcare. We are working across Government to ensure these services meet the needs of all newly granted refugee...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordHomelessness: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3235More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to provide funding for homelessness services following the end of the Rough Sleeping Initiative funding in April 2025.
Answer: The Deputy Prime Minister is responsible for cross-governmental coordination of policy to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping and will update in due course.
Answered 11 Sept 2024
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