Nadia Whittome MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Railways: East MidlandsDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71424More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to (a) improve rail capacity and (b) reduce railway-related emissions in the East Midlands.
Answer: East Midlands Railway (EMR) will introduce new bi-mode Class 810 Intercity ‘Aurora’ trains with a phased rollout running through 2026. These new trains will support greener travel making use of the Midlands Main Line electrification between London and Lei...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMidland Main Line: ElectrificationDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71423More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate her Department has made of the long-term (a) economic, (b) environmental and (c) operational costs of pausing the next phase of the electrification of the Midland Main Line.
Answer: Midland Main Line electrification was considered as part of the Spending Review, which prioritised investment across all government spending, taking account of business cases and affordability. Continuing electrification to Nottingham and Sheffield is low...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordIsrael: Metropolitan PoliceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69089More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his Israeli counterpart on the purchase of Plesan Sandcat armoured vehicles by the Metropolitan Police.
Answer: The Foreign Secretary has not had any conversations with his Israeli counterpart on the purchase of Plesan Sandcat armoured vehicles. Questions of police procurement are for the Home Secretary.
Answered 1 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMetropolitan Police: Motor VehiclesHome OfficeTabled 18 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69088More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions her Department has had with the Metropolitan Police on the (a) purchase and (b) deployment of Plesan Sandcat armoured vehicles.
Answer: Decisions around the procurement of equipment, including armoured vehicles, are a matter for operationally independent Chief Constables and Police and Crime Commissioners, or Mayoral equivalents, who are best placed to consider the needs of their police f...
Answered 1 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployers' ContributionsTreasuryTabled 18 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69087More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of reducing employer National Insurance contributions for employees returning to work after a year or more of unemployment.
Answer: There are a wide range of factors to take into consideration when introducing a tax relief. These include how effective the relief would be at achieving the policy intent, how targeted support would be, whether it adds complexity to the tax system, and th...
Answered 1 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Conflict: ChildrenForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69086More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent progress he has made in developing a new strategy for children in armed conflict.
Answer: The latest UN Secretary General's report on Children and Armed Conflict is shocking. It shows that children are being harmed and denied lifesaving aid on an unprecedented scale.In the UN Security Council, the UK has called on all parties to armed conflict...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSyria: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68961More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he had discussions with his Syrian counterpart on a timetable for democratic elections in Syria during his recent official visit; and whether it remains his policy to
Answer: The Foreign Secretary visited Damascus on 5 July where he renewed UK-Syria relations and discussed the need for an inclusive political transition which delivers for the Syrian people. We welcome the Syrian President Al Sharaa's commitment to hold free and...
Answered 1 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: Retail TradeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 17 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68926More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to help prevent supply chain disruption for automotive retailers.
Answer: We regularly keep the resilience of our automotive supply chains under review to ensure a strong and viable automotive sector. As part of our plan for growth, we will continue to work with investors to build a globally competitive electric vehicle supply ...
Answered 1 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: Trinidad and TobagoHome OfficeTabled 16 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68503More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of new visa requirements on travellers from Trinidad and Tobago; and if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing an exemp
Answer: Nationals of Trinidad and Tobago are now required to obtain a visa prior to travelling to the UK. The UK introduced a visitor visa requirement for nationals of Trinidad and Tobago on 12 March 2025 due to the number of nationals of Trinidad and Tobago trav...
Answered 22 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordTaxation: RepaymentsTreasuryTabled 15 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68020More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to ensure that HMRC processes tax refunds within a (a) reasonable and (b) transparent timeframe.
Answer: HMRC recognises that tax refunds are important for customers, and aims to process repayments as a priority. HMRC’s correspondence service standard is to respond to 80% of priority post within 15 working days. Monthly performance against this standard is p...
Answered 21 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordDigital Technology: ProductsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 15 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68019More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to prevent the planned obsolescence of (a) video games and (b) other consumer digital products.
Answer: The Government is aware of concerns relating to the continued access to video games, including licensed, online-only video games, and we appreciate the frustrations of players of some games that have been discontinued. The Government has responded to a re...
Answered 23 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHigher Education: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 14 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67518More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment she has made of the financial sustainability of the higher education funding model.
Answer: Higher education (HE) providers are independent from government and as such are responsible for making the financial decisions that support their long-term sustainability.To support providers in stabilising their finances, the Office for Students (OfS) co...
Answered 21 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness Rates: ReformTreasuryTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65273More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent progress she has made on the reform of business rates.
Answer: The Government is creating a fairer business rates system that protects the high street, supports investment, and is fit for the 21st century.At Autumn Budget 2024, we took the first step with the announcement of permanently lower tax rates for the Retail...
Answered 10 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65272More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of introducing a tiered business rates system to support (a) emerging and (b) small businesses.
Answer: The Government is creating a fairer business rates system that protects the high street, supports investment, and is fit for the 21st century.At Autumn Budget 2024, we took the first step with the announcement of permanently lower tax rates for the Retail...
Answered 10 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordSolar Power: HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 27 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63362More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of the number and proportion of the solar panels to be installed on new homes that will be manufactured in the UK; and what steps his Department is taking to support
Answer: Though the UK will likely require solar panel imports in the short to medium term, several firms are involved in assembling panels and manufacturing innovative solar, such as thin film. The recently published Solar Roadmap sets out actions for maximising ...
Answered 3 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordOccupied Territories: International LawForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 904673More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent steps she has taken to support accountability for breaches of international law in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Answer: We have consistently called on all parties to comply with international law in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs). We have been clear that we respect the independence of the international courts who are currently considering cases concerning inte...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordIsrael: Military AidMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59525More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 11 June to Question 56822 on Israel: Military Aid, whether he has made an assessment of the risk of Ministry of Defence training to Israel Defense Forces personnel (a) facilitating and (
Answer: Fewer than five IDF personnel are currently enrolled in non-combat military academic courses in the UK. The UK has a long history of providing assistance to other nations in the security and justice fields and continues to do so around the world. The Mini...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: IsraelForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59522More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of reports that the Israeli Government has transferred weapons to armed militias operating in Gaza.
Answer: We are concerned at reports of armed militias operating in Gaza. We have been clear from the beginning of this conflict that we need to see an immediate ceasefire in Gaza with the release of all hostages and a pathway to a lasting peace. We believe that t...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Culture, Media and Sport: EqualityDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57748More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of proposed changes to the Equality and Human Rights Commission's Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions, and Associations on artists
Answer: The Supreme Court ruling made it clear that the provision of single-sex spaces is on the basis of biological sex. Service providers and those delivering public functions should note and follow the ruling. It is important that we ensure dignity and respect...
Answered 11 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordUN Human Rights Council: WomenForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57747More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with the UN in relation to comments by the special procedures of the UN Human Rights Council on 22 May 2025 on the (a) Supreme Court judgement in
Answer: There have been no discussions with the UN in relation to the Human Rights Council Special Procedures news release on 22 May 2025.
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHome Care ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57746More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of providing free homecare.
Answer: Local authorities (LAs) have the power to charge for care, and it is for them to decide whether to do so. Two LAs in England currently offer free home care to their residents.Where LAs do choose to charge for care, they must do so in accordance with the C...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: Care WorkersHome OfficeTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57745More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what information her Department holds on the number of care workers from overseas who (a) lost their employment after their employer has their licence to sponsor international staff suspended and (b)
Answer: The requested information is not currently available from published statistics, and the relevant data could only be collated and verified for the purpose of answering this question at disproportionate cost.
Answered 11 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylumHome OfficeTabled 3 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56900More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department’s research entitled Understanding asylum seeker and refugee vulnerabilities and needs (2022), published on 22 May 2025, what assessment she has made of the potential i
Answer: The Home Office keeps all aspects of the immigration and asylum system under review, taking into account a wide range of research and evidence, as well as consultation with relevant experts and stakeholders.
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylumHome OfficeTabled 3 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56899More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the paper entitled Understanding asylum seeker and asylum-route refugee vulnerabilities, needs, and support (2022), published on 22 May 2025, what assessment she has made of the pote
Answer: The Home Office keeps all aspects of the immigration and asylum system under review, taking into account a wide range of research and evidence, as well as consultation with relevant experts and stakeholders.
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHepatitis: NottinghamDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56392More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the merits of continuing opt-out testing of Hepatitis (a) B and (b) C in Nottingham University Hospitals’ Emergency Department.
Answer: The emergency department opt-out testing programme will continue to test individuals for bloodborne viruses, including HIV and viral hepatitis, in line with committed funding plans. The Government is committed to reducing the incidence of viral hepatitis,...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
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