Neil Shastri-Hurst MP: written questions
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Chiltern RailwaysDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9114More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will take steps to increase capacity on Chiltern Railways.
Answer: We continue to work closely with Chiltern Railways to support delivery of its train fleet renewal programme to improve passenger experience and drive sustainable growth across the region. Chiltern is exploring options to procure additional trains, while f...
Answered 22 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPharmacyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9051More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the findings of Lord Darzi's Independent investigation of the NHS in England, published on 12 September 2024, what steps his Department is taking to support community pharmacies w
Answer: We are committed to expanding the role of pharmacies and better utilising the skills of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. From 2026, all newly qualified pharmacists will be independent prescribers, and we are investing in training legacy staff to deve...
Answered 24 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCourts: CorrespondenceMinistry of JusticeTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8027More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many court listings were vacated due to a failure to send a notice of hearing to the parties in the last 12 months.
Answer: This information could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.
Answered 16 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCoroners: StandardsMinistry of JusticeTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8026More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to help ensure that coroners’ inquests are conducted adequately.
Answer: It is important that the inquest process is as swift and efficient as possible to avoid additional distress for bereaved families at such a difficult time in their lives. Whilst the Ministry of Justice is responsible for coroner law and policy, the Depart...
Answered 16 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCoroners: AppealsMinistry of JusticeTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8025More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps her Department is taking to help improve the experiences of bereaved families who appeal coroners’ conclusions.
Answer: It is important that the inquest process is as swift and efficient as possible to avoid additional distress for bereaved families at such a difficult time in their lives. Whilst the Ministry of Justice is responsible for coroner law and policy, the Depart...
Answered 16 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordDefence: EmploymentMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8024More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to help support jobs in the defence industry.
Answer: This Government recognises the vital role the defence industry plays not only in our national security but also to the economic prosperity and growth of the UK.The UK's defence industry is a global leader and defence spending provides good, well-paid jobs...
Answered 18 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: VeteransDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8023More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many veterans are receiving specialist mental health support.
Answer: Veterans can access specialist mental health support either through Op COURAGE, a bespoke integrated mental health pathway for veterans, or NHS Talking Therapies. As of 30 June 2024, Op COURAGE reported that they were actively supporting 2,702 veterans. S...
Answered 17 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Economic SituationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8022More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help ensure macroeconomic stability in Ukraine.
Answer: Since February 2022 the UK has provided fiscal assistance worth £4.1 billion via guarantees for World Bank lending to support Ukraine's economic stability. This includes multi-year assistance worth $3 billion, which will be delivered in yearly $1 billion ...
Answered 16 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordShipping: SafetyDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8021More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to promote safety on international maritime trade routes.
Answer: The UK is an active and committed member of IMO, the international body with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping. As a contracting Government to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the Convention on the I...
Answered 16 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordWeapons of Mass Destruction: ProliferationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8020More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help prevent proliferation of (a) nuclear and (b) biological weapons.
Answer: The UK remains committed to supporting and implementing the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), a vital pillar of the international peace and security architecture. The NPT has created the non-proliferation framework that has both limited the spread o...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordGambling: Mental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8019More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the processes for supporting patients presenting to General Practitioners with mental health disorders attributable to gambling.
Answer: We are committed to supporting improvements to the existing treatment system, ensuring people experiencing gambling-related harm are able to access the right care at the right time.NHS England now operates 15 specialist gambling treatment clinics, up from...
Answered 16 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordGambling: AddictionsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8018More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential societal cost of problem gambling.
Answer: The Government recognises the impact harmful gambling can have on individuals and their families. We recognise that there are limitations in the existing evidence on the societal cost of gambling harm and that there is a need for better data and further r...
Answered 16 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCoronersMinistry of JusticeTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8017More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps her Department has taken to help ensure that coroners are (a) making consistent use of their power to issue Prevention of Future Death reports and (b) improving the use of such reports o help prevent f
Answer: It is important that the inquest process is as swift and efficient as possible to avoid additional distress for bereaved families at such a difficult time in their lives. Whilst the Ministry of Justice is responsible for coroner law and policy, the Depart...
Answered 16 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCoronersMinistry of JusticeTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8016More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent steps her Department has taken to reduce regional variations in the services provided by coroners.
Answer: It is important that the inquest process is as swift and efficient as possible to avoid additional distress for bereaved families at such a difficult time in their lives. Whilst the Ministry of Justice is responsible for coroner law and policy, the Depart...
Answered 16 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCoronersMinistry of JusticeTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8015More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent steps her Department has taken to help tackle delays at Coroners’ Courts.
Answer: It is important that the inquest process is as swift and efficient as possible to avoid additional distress for bereaved families at such a difficult time in their lives. Whilst the Ministry of Justice is responsible for coroner law and policy, the Depart...
Answered 16 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordChina: CybersecurityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3538More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the level of cyber security threat posed by China.
Answer: This Government will take a consistent, long term and strategic approach to managing the UK's relations with China, rooted in UK and global interests. We will co-operate where we can, compete where we need to, and challenge where we must.We continue to se...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordIran: National SecurityHome OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3537More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the levels of Iranian-based activity in the UK.
Answer: The Government does not routinely comment on the detail of operational matters or specific threats. But the UK will always stand up to threats from foreign states and this Government will always treat threats to the UK with the upmost seriousness.In conce...
Answered 6 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordMiddle East: Conflict PreventionForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3536More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps he is taking to help tackle the destabilising activities of Iran in the Middle East.
Answer: Iran continues to provide military, financial and political support to its proxies and partners -jeopardising international security. Iran has also threatened the security of its regional neighbours by attacking Pakistani, Iraqi, Syrian and Israeli territ...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordChina: Foreign RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3535More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will undertake a review of attempts by China to influence UK (a) politicians and (b) Government.
Answer: The UK will bring a consistent, long-term and strategic approach to managing the UK's relations with China, rooted in UK and global interests. This Government has committed to carry out an audit of the full breadth of the UK's relationship with China as a...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordVitiligo: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3534More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to fund research into treatment for vitiligo.
Answer: The Department funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The NIHR welcomes funding applications for research into any aspect of human health, including vitiligo. All research proposals compete for available funding...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
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