Rachael Maskell MP: written questions 2024
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Neurodiversity: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 106More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he plans to take to tackle the backlog in autism and ADHD assessments.
Answer: It is the responsibility of integrated care boards (ICBs) to make available appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population, including autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessments, in line with t...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordHospices: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 105More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to ensure that hospices receive adequate funding.
Answer: We understand that financially times are difficult for many voluntary and charitable organisations, including hospices, due to the increased cost of living. We want a society where these costs are manageable for both voluntary organisations, like hospices...
Answered 23 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordLocal Government FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 104More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to review the (a) distribution and (b) quantum of local government funding.
Answer: Future local authority funding decisions will be a matter for the next Spending Review and Local Government Finance Settlement.We understand that improving how local government is funded is crucial to enabling councils to deliver for local residents and e...
Answered 26 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordShingles: VaccinationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 103More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he make an assessment of the effectiveness of the roll-out of the shingles vaccine.
Answer: From September 2023, the routine shingles vaccination programme changed from the Zostavax vaccine to the more effective Shingrix vaccine, to better protect individuals from the effects of shingles, provide better clinical outcomes and reduce pressures on ...
Answered 23 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordDental Services: Migrant WorkersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 102More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will introduce training bonds for overseas dentists to work in the NHS for a fixed period.
Answer: The Government has no plans to enforce or incentivise overseas dentists specifically to work in the National Health Service.The General Dental Council (GDC) has opened tendering for provision of Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) Part 1 and Part 2 for the n...
Answered 31 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordDental ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 101More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he is taking steps to reduce waiting times for dentists to take qualifying dental exams.
Answer: The General Dental Council (GDC) is responsible for setting requirements for entry to the dentists register and administers the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE), which assesses the knowledge and skills of dentists holding qualifications not otherwise reco...
Answered 23 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordIsrael: PalestiniansForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 100More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will take diplomatic steps at the UN General Assembly to help de-escalate the conflict in Israel and Palestine.
Answer: The Government is determined to do all we can to help bring the conflict in Gaza to an end and make progress towards long-term peace and security in the Middle East, including through the auspices of the UN. We are pushing for an immediate ceasefire, the ...
Answered 23 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordGaza: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 99More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help increase the amount of (a) food, (b) medical and (c) other humanitarian aid that is able to enter Gaza.
Answer: The UK is committed to getting humanitarian aid to the people in Gaza who desperately need it. The Foreign Secretary announced on 19 July that we will restart funding to UNRWA, releasing £21 million for Gaza and the region. We have also announced an addit...
Answered 23 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordVisas: GazaHome OfficeTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 98More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a humanitarian visa for people from Gaza to receive medical aid in the UK.
Answer: Currently, those seeking to come to the UK for private medical treatment, along with their family members, can apply for a visitor visa and consideration will be given to compelling, compassionate and exceptional circumstances.The Word Heath Organisation ...
Answered 26 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordOverseas Students: GazaHome OfficeTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 97More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of allowing people from Gaza who are studying in the UK to be able to bring their families to the UK.
Answer: The Government is determined to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, rapidly increase aid, and the return of all hostages. The government is keeping all existing pathways under review in response to events. The current position is that Palestinians who wish to joi...
Answered 22 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordRefugees: ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 96More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will take steps to enable children brought to the UK by the UNHCR to be reunited with their parents.
Answer: Keeping families together as part of the resettlement process is a priority. Children resettled through the UK Resettlement Scheme will usually arrive in the UK with their parents or carers.As part of UNHCR’s assessment, UNHCR will first seek to reunify u...
Answered 22 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordIsrael: Arms TradeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 95More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the sale of UK arms to Israel on the conflict in Gaza.
Answer: The Foreign Secretary met with President Netanyahu in Israel on 14 July and pushed for an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages, the upholding of international law, and a rapid increase of aid into Gaza. This government will uphold our internat...
Answered 22 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordEducation: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 94More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will take steps to establish a fair funding formula for (a) SEND and (b) education.
Answer: The department will take time to consider the various funding formulae that the department and local authorities use to allocate funding for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. It is important that there is a fair ed...
Answered 22 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordMulti-academy Trusts: RegulationDepartment for EducationTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 93More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will review the (a) governance and (b) accountability structures of multi academy trusts.
Answer: This government has committed to remove barriers to opportunity and raise school standards to ensure the school system is enabling every child to thrive, no matter their background. The government is clear strong accountability is non-negotiable. That is ...
Answered 22 Jul 2024
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