Neil Duncan-Jordan MP: written questions
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Winter Fuel PaymentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54552More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Prime Minister's oral contribution of 21 May 2025, Official Report, col.1015, when the revised eligibility criteria for the winter fuel payment will come into effect.
Answer: The Government wants to expand eligibility for Winter Fuel Payments, recognising the goals of supporting these pensioners, meeting need and of sustainable public finances. Any change will be announced to Parliament in the normal way.
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWinter Fuel PaymentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54551More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Prime Minister's oral contribution of 21 May 2025 col.1015, when she will publish the details of the revised eligibility criteria for the winter fuel payment.
Answer: The Government wants to expand eligibility for Winter Fuel Payments, recognising the goals of supporting these pensioners, meeting need and of sustainable public finances. Any change will be announced to Parliament in the normal way.
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSpondyloarthritis: EmploymentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54225More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help support people with axial spondyloarthritis to (a) remain in employment or (b) return to the workforce.
Answer: The Government and NHS England recognise the significant burden of disease associated with axial spondyloarthritis, particularly where diagnosis is delayed. We recognise the work of the National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society in promoting early diagnosis...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMusculoskeletal Disorders: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54224More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is planning to take to improve the delivery of joined-up care for people affected by (a) axial spondyloarthritis and (b) other musculoskeletal health conditions following the abolitio
Answer: As we bring together the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England to form a new joint centre, we will empower staff to focus on delivering better care for patients, including for people with axial spondyloarthritis and other musculoskeletal (M...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMusculoskeletal Disorders: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54223More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is planning to take to protect responsibilities for musculoskeletal conditions that currently sit within NHS England.
Answer: Over 17 million people in England live with a musculoskeletal (MSK) condition and improving their health and work outcomes will help deliver this government's missions to build a National Health Service fit for the future and kickstart economic growth. On...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment: DisabilityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54182More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of employment support programmes in getting long-term unemployed disabled people back into work.
Answer: The Pathways to Work Green Paper announced our plans to invest £1 billion a year by the end of the decade in new employment, health and skills support – one of the largest ever packages of specialist employment support. This investment will provide servic...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPensions: Inheritance TaxTreasuryTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53444More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when she plans to respond to the Technical consultation - Inheritance Tax on pensions: liability, reporting and payment which closed on 22 January 2025.
Answer: As announced at Autumn Budget 2024, from 6 April 2027 most unused pension funds and death benefits will be included within the value of a person’s estate for inheritance tax purposes.The Government is considering the responses to the technical consultatio...
Answered 28 May 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Transport Police: FinanceDepartment for TransportTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53443More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has for future funding arrangements for the British Transport Police (a) during and (b) after the transition to Great British Railways.
Answer: The British Transport Police’s (BTP) budget is set currently set by the British Transport Police Authority (BTPA). It is the executive non-departmental public body that oversees the Force and is their employer. BTPA sets the BTP’s budget annually followin...
Answered 27 May 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Transport Police: FinanceDepartment for TransportTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53442More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of funding for the British Transport Police.
Answer: The British Transport Police’s (BTP) budget is set by the British Transport Police Authority (BTPA). It is the executive non-departmental public body that oversees the Force and is their employer. BTPA sets the BTP’s budget annually following proposals fr...
Answered 27 May 2025
Original Parliament recordEmergency Services: Powers of EntryHome OfficeTabled 15 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52821More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what are the rights of entry for emergency service personnel when accessing blocks of flats with secure entry systems.
Answer: Police forces in England and Wales have a range of powers of entry, including to protect life and investigate offences. These powers derive both from statute (primarily the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984) and common law.Fire and Rescue Services hav...
Answered 23 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: MigrantsHome OfficeTabled 14 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52560More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to ensure that survivors of domestic abuse with no recourse to public funds (a) are aware of their entitlements and (b) can access welfare.
Answer: This government understands the specific challenges that migrant victims of domestic abuse hold, particularly for those who have no recourse to public funds. The Migrant Victims of Domestic Abuse Concession (MVDAC) provides partners here under the family,...
Answered 23 May 2025
Original Parliament recordIndependent Review of Arts Council EnglandDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 14 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52559More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she considered the potential merits of ensuring that the advisory panel for the Arts Council England review included (a) musicians, (b) dancers, (c) composers, (d) singers and (e) educati
Answer: Advisory Panel members were selected for their wealth of knowledge and experience across the sectors that Arts Council England serves. They each bring a unique perspective from across the country to support the review.The review’s engagement with sectors ...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordIndependent Review of Arts Council EnglandDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 14 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52558More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what the criteria were for appointing members of the advisory panel for the Arts Council England review.
Answer: Advisory Panel members were selected for their wealth of knowledge and experience across the sectors that Arts Council England serves. They each bring a unique perspective from across the country to support the review.The review’s engagement with sectors ...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordCare Workers: Migrant WorkersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52557More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to publish an impact assessment on proposals to restrict care worker visas.
Answer: The Government has published a technical annex alongside the Immigration White Paper, and it estimates an annual reduction of approximately 7,000 main applicants as a result of ending overseas recruitment for care workers and senior care workers. Further ...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPathways to WorkDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 14 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52556More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of her Department’s consultation entitled Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper, updated on 2 May 202
Answer: No assessment has yet been made. Information on the impacts of the Pathways to Work Green Paper has been published here ‘Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper’(opens in a new tab). A further programme of analy...
Answered 21 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPathways to WorkDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 14 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52555More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to her Department’s consultation entitled Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper, updated on 2 May 2025, whether she plans to commission furth
Answer: Information on the impacts of the Pathways to Work Green Paper has been published here ‘Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper’(opens in a new tab). A further programme of analysis to support development of the...
Answered 21 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: Medical ExaminationsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 13 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52172More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to her review of PIP assessment, if she will publish a call for evidence from (a) honourable Members, (b) civil society organisations and (c) the public.
Answer: Through the review, which I will be leading, we want to make sure that the PIP assessment is fair and fit for the future. This includes considering the PIP assessment criteria – including descriptors - and how the PIP assessment can play a role in unlocki...
Answered 21 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: Medical ExaminationsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 13 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52171More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when the review of PIP assessment will (a) commence and (b) conclude.
Answer: Through the review, which I will be leading, we want to make sure that the PIP assessment is fair and fit for the future. This includes considering the PIP assessment criteria – including descriptors - and how the PIP assessment can play a role in unlocki...
Answered 21 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: Medical ExaminationsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 13 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52170More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when she will publish the (a) scope and (b) terms of reference of the review of PIP assessment.
Answer: Through the review, which I will be leading, we want to make sure that the PIP assessment is fair and fit for the future. This includes considering the PIP assessment criteria – including descriptors - and how the PIP assessment can play a role in unlocki...
Answered 21 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: Medical ExaminationsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 13 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52169More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, which stakeholders have been invited to help develop the (a) scope and (b) terms of reference of the review into the PIP assessment.
Answer: Through the review, which I will be leading, we want to make sure that the PIP assessment is fair and fit for the future. This includes considering the PIP assessment criteria – including descriptors - and how the PIP assessment can play a role in unlocki...
Answered 21 May 2025
Original Parliament recordState Retirement PensionsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51783More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what is the average amount of basic state pension paid to (a) individuals and (b) couples under the old pension.
Answer: The weekly amount of basic State Pension paid to individuals who reached State Pension age before 6 April 2016 was £148.53, as of March 2025. This was before April 2025 increases. This is based on the basic State Pension only and does not include other co...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordState Retirement PensionsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51782More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many (a) single pensioners and (b) couples receive a full old basic state pension.
Answer: The pre-2016 State Pension system for those who reached State Pension age before 6 April 2016 consisted of a basic State Pension, an earnings-related additional State Pension and Graduated Retirement Benefit. (If people were contracted out of the addition...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordState Retirement PensionsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51781More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many pensioners were in receipt of a full old State Pension on 12 May 2025.
Answer: The pre-2016 State Pension system for those who reached State Pension age before 6 April 2016 consisted of a basic State Pension, an earnings-related additional State Pension and Graduated Retirement Benefit. (If people were contracted out of the addition...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordState Retirement PensionsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51780More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many pensioners are in receipt of a full new State Pension.
Answer: The latest figures, for the quarter ending November 2024, show 2,458,948 individuals were in receipt of at least the full rate of the new State Pension. Source: Stat-Xplore
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal Products: ImportsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51779More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what his policy is on imports of hunting trophies of species listed as (a) Near Threatened, (b) Vulnerable, (c) Endangered, (d) Critically Endangered and (e) Extinct in the Wild in the
Answer: The import of hunting trophies is regulated by the UK Wildlife Trade Regulations, which implements the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Where required, permits to import hunting trophies will only be...
Answered 20 May 2025
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