Pippa Heylings MP: written questions

Written questions

• Renewable EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13856More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with Ofgem on the adequacy of local supply rights for small-scale renewable energy providers.

  Answer: Ministers have not held meetings on this specific matter with Ofgem. The Department is aware that Ofgem’s licensing regime already enables small-scale generators to apply for a supply licence that is restricted to a specific geographic area.The Government...

  Answered 18 Nov 2024

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• Packaging: RecyclingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13250More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will bring forward his planned implementation of the (a) packaging and (b) other aspects of the Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme.

  Answer: This Government is committed to creating a circular economy that: uses our resources as efficiently and productively as possible, minimises environmental impacts, accelerates our progress on Net Zero, supports economic growth, and creates new jobs. The dr...

  Answered 14 Nov 2024

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• Lyme Disease: Diagnosis and Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13156More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he plans to take to improve the (a) diagnosis and (b) treatment of Lyme disease.

  Answer: There are several studies and projects being undertaken in the United Kingdom looking at the prevalence and distribution of Lyme disease. Examples include two studies undertaken in association with National Institute of Health Research. One is focussing o...

  Answered 12 Nov 2024

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• Cycling: CurriculumDepartment for EducationTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13070More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to introduce Bikeability training to the national curriculum.

  Answer: Schools have the flexibility and discretion to decide on the activities they provide to deliver a rounded and enriching education, which includes programmes such as Bikeability. In 2023/24, £20 million in funding from Active Travel England supported nearl...

  Answered 14 Nov 2024

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• Railway Stations: AccessDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12546More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans her Department has to continue funding for the Access for All programme.

  Answer: The Government is committed to improving the accessibility of the railway and recognises the social and economic benefits this brings to communities. Since its launch in 2006, the Access for All (AfA) programme has delivered step free access at more than ...

  Answered 12 Nov 2024

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• Listed Places of Worship Grant SchemeTreasuryTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11389More

  Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made a recent assessment with the Secretary of State for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport of the potential merits of making the Listed Places of Worship Scheme (a permanent grant to help s

  Answer: The Department for Culture, Media and Sport continues to closely monitor the implementation and impact of the grant scheme through the regular reporting of the grant administrator, EMB. Since 2010, the Government has returned over £350 million to listed p...

  Answered 5 Nov 2024

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• Air PollutionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 5 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4471More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will publish the outputs of the Air Quality Common Framework emissions reduction sub-group.

  Answer: The Air Quality Common Framework emissions reduction sub-group is a working level meeting between officials in the UK Governments. We will consider further whether any additional information regarding emissions policies under consideration should be publi...

  Answered 18 Sept 2024

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• Air PollutionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 5 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4470More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what his Department's policy is on the National Air Control Programme.

  Answer: No decisions have yet been taken in respect of the National Air Pollution Control Plan or any replacement. In line with our statutory obligations we will continue to publish data setting out whether the UK has achieved its emission targets and whether it ...

  Answered 12 Sept 2024

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