Pippa Heylings MP: written questions 2024
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Written questions
Shingles: VaccinationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 17008More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of shingles vaccines for all over 65s.
Answer: From September 2023, the routine shingles vaccination programme changed from the Zostavax vaccine to the two dose Shingrix vaccine, to better protect individuals from the effects of shingles, provide better clinical outcomes, and reduce pressures on the h...
Answered 9 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: BillingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15326More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with energy suppliers on providing additional support for households with energy bills in winter 2024-25.
Answer: The Government and industry have worked together to deliver a £500m Winter Support Commitment for customers, and we applaud suppliers stepping up on this matter. I also meet regularly with energy suppliers to outline the Government’s expectations of the s...
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordInsulation: HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15325More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department plans to provide vulnerable households with emergency home insulation in winter 2024-25.
Answer: We recently announced the next steps on our Warm Homes Plan, which will see 300,000 homes upgraded in the next year. The government has committed an initial £3.4 billion over the next 3 years towards heat decarbonisation and household energy efficiency, t...
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15324More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to improve the energy efficiency of homes for winter 2024-25.
Answer: There are multiple targeted schemes in place to deliver energy efficiency measures to low income and fuel poor households. Current schemes include the Energy Company Obligation (ECO), the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS), the Social Housing Decarbon...
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordRenewable EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15074More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of establishing local supply rights to allow smaller-scale renewable energy schemes to sell their power directly to local customers.
Answer: The ability to access local energy supply is an important part of our energy system. Some suppliers already offer local tariffs, and other products and services are available that provide community benefits. Ofgem has a consultation open at the moment on ...
Answered 27 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordFuel PovertyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14251More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of the number of people at risk of fuel poverty in winter 2024-25.
Answer: There were an estimated 3.17 million households in fuel poverty in England in 2023 and this is projected to decrease to 3.12 million in 2024 based on assumptions of economic factors and government policy as at January 2024. These statistics are taken from...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordFuel PovertyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14250More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of progress on meeting targets to end fuel poverty by 2030.
Answer: The Government is committed to tackling fuel poverty. We are currently reviewing the fuel poverty strategy and engaging with stakeholders as part of this process. We will publish a consultation on a new strategy in due course. The Secretary of State has a...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordFuel Poverty: Children and PensionersDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14249More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of changes in the number of (a) children and (b) pensioners living in fuel poverty since 1 January 2024.
Answer: There were an estimated 3.17 million households in fuel poverty in England in 2023 and this is projected to decrease to 3.12 million in 2024 based on assumptions of economic factors and government policy as at January 2024. These statistics are taken from...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordFuel PovertyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14248More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of the number of people living in fuel poverty.
Answer: There were an estimated 3.17 million households in fuel poverty in England in 2023 and this is projected to decrease to 3.12 million in 2024 based on assumptions of economic factors and government policy as at January 2024. These statistics are taken from...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDeposit Return SchemesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14172More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of introducing a return-to-retail deposit return scheme on local council revenue streams.
Answer: Through our regular industry engagement and international learnings from other schemes, there has been a broad consensus that a return to retail approach is the most effective way to launch a deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers across the UK...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDeposit Return SchemesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14171More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of including a digital option in the UK’s deposit return scheme to enable consumers to recycle their in-scope containers from home
Answer: Through our regular industry engagement and international learnings from other schemes, there has been a broad consensus that a return to retail approach is the most effective way to launch a deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers across the UK...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordTrusts: Building SocietiesTreasuryTabled 13 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14149More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will hold discussions with the Financial Conduct Authority on the regulation of family trusts sold by building societies.
Answer: Treasury Ministers and officials meet with their counterparts at the Financial Conduct Authority often, as part of their regular engagement on various topics.The Financial Conduct Authority is an independent body responsible for regulating and supervising...
Answered 21 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordEmployment Schemes: DisabilityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13863More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an assessment of the effectiveness of the support provided by her Department in helping disabled people (a) find and (b) maintain employment.
Answer: As part of the get Britain working plan, more disabled people and those with health conditions will be supported to enter and stay in work, by devolving more power to local areas so they can shape a joined-up work, health, and skills offer that suits the ...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDementia: Music TherapyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13862More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will publish a social care strategy which includes support for the use of musical techniques for people living with dementia.
Answer: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s Quality Standard on Dementia, published in June 2019, recommends that therapeutic use of music be considered as a means of non-pharmacological intervention for people with dementia. Localities should...
Answered 20 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDementia: Music TherapyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13861More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will publish a new dementia strategy which references the use of music to support people living with dementia.
Answer: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s Quality Standard on Dementia, published in June 2019, recommends that therapeutic use of music be considered as a means of non-pharmacological intervention for people with dementia. Localities should...
Answered 20 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordRenewable 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
Original Parliament recordPackaging: 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
Original Parliament recordLyme 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
Original Parliament recordCycling: 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
Original Parliament recordRailway 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
Original Parliament recordListed 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
Original Parliament recordAir 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
Original Parliament recordAir 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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