Rachael Maskell MP: written questions
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Holiday Activities and Food ProgrammeDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 972More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make it her policy to extend the Holiday Activities Fund.
Answer: The government is committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity and giving every child the best start in life.The department will be providing over 3 million holiday clubs places this summer and these places will support children from disadvantaged b...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordHousehold Support FundDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 971More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make it her policy to extend the Housing Support Fund.
Answer: £500 million is being provided to enable the current Household Support Fund, including funding for Devolved Administrations through the Barnett formula to be spent at their discretion. This means Local Authorities in England are receiving £421 million to ...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordLegal Aid Scheme: Domestic AbuseMinistry of JusticeTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 970More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if she will take steps to ensure that legal aid is available to people using the family courts who have been subject to (a) financial control and (b) domestic abuse.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting victims of domestic abuse.In private family proceedings, legal aid is available for child arrangements, financial remedy proceedings and divorce for domestic abuse victims, including those subjected to economic ab...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: Family ProceedingsMinistry of JusticeTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 969More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to ensure that the family court system (a) provides adequate support for court users who have experienced abuse by their (i) partner and (ii) former partner and (b) cannot be misused by p
Answer: This Government is committed to halving incidences of violence against women and girls; a key element of this is ensuring that the courts are safe and supportive environments for victims, including within the family court.We are committed to supporting ch...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordMembers: CorrespondenceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 810More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will respond to the letter from the former Chair of the Health and Social Care Committee on the Men's health inquiry to his predecessor, published on 23 May 2024.
Answer: The Government will respond to the Health and Social Care Committee’s letter on the Men’s Health Inquiry. We will write to the new select committee, after considering the findings and recommendations outlined in the correspondence.
Answered 24 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordMembers: CorrespondenceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 809More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will respond to the letter from the former Chair of the Health and Social Care Committee entitled Future Cancer: inquiry progress to his predecessor, published on 23 May 2024.
Answer: The Department has received the letter and is reviewing the recommendations made by the former Chair of the Committee. When the Health and Social Care Committee is reconstituted in the autumn, we will consider an appropriate response at that time.
Answered 24 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordDemonstrations: Prison SentencesHome OfficeTabled 19 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 808More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Oral Statement of 18 July 2024 on Prison Capacity, Official Report columns 175-177, if she will commission a review into the adequacy of (a) the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Cou
Answer: The Government is currently preparing a report on the operation of a number of the public order measures in the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (PCSC Act). This was a commitment made in parliament when the Act was passed. All other measures ...
Answered 26 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordPancreatic Cancer: Diagnosis and ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 807More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of recent trends in the number of pancreatic cancer diagnoses; and what steps he plans to take to help support research into less treatable cancers.
Answer: The National Health Service’s latest available data shows that the number of pancreatic cancer cases diagnosed in 2021 was 9,728, compared to 9,263 in 2019, showing a gradual increase. Delivering more research is key to understanding and assessing the cha...
Answered 24 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordCancer: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 806More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will commission a strategy on the (a) research, (b) diagnosis and (c) management of cancer.
Answer: The NHS Long-Term Plan published in January 2019 sets out the National Health Service’s key ambitions on cancer, including acknowledging the importance of research and cancer management. The Plan also sets out the NHS ambition to increase the number of ca...
Answered 24 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordPharmacyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 805More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he plans to respond to the Third Report of the Health and Social Care Committee of Session 2023-24 on Pharmacy, HC 140, published on 29 May 2024.
Answer: My Rt hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care is committed to responding to the report published by the Health and Social Care Committee ahead of his next appearance before the committee. Together we are considering the report’s rec...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordBioYorkshireDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 19 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 804More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what plans he has to meet with representatives from BioYorkshire.
Answer: I welcome the representations from the University of York setting out the opportunities from BioYorkshire. Science and Technology is key for creating growth and prosperity across the UK. DSIT and UKRI continue to support BioYorkshire to explore opportunit...
Answered 29 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordAlternative EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 793More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to enable the state education system to provide alternative provision without recourse to the private sector.
Answer: The government is committed to meeting children's educational and social needs earlier, so that wherever possible they can remain in their mainstream school. Where alternative provision is required, it should be as part of a planned intervention delivered...
Answered 26 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordPharmacy: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 792More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help ensure adequate funding for community pharmacy services.
Answer: Pharmacies play a vital role in our healthcare system. We are committed to expanding the role of pharmacies, and better utilising the skills of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. We are currently consulting with Community Pharmacy England on the nation...
Answered 23 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordLocal Plans: YorkMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 791More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when she expects the consultation on the York Local Plan to be concluded.
Answer: The York Local Plan remains at examination, consultation on main modifications to a policy H5 (Gypsies and Travellers) will end on 30 August. The full timetable for the York Local Plan examination can be viewed publicly on the examination website.
Answered 26 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordTaxis: LicensingDepartment for TransportTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 638More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to review the licensing of taxis.
Answer: The Government keeps all policies under review. We will be considering what actions can be taken to improve the existing taxi and private hire vehicle licensing system.
Answered 26 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordBus Services: FaresDepartment for TransportTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 637More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her policy is on the bus fare cap post 2024.
Answer: Delivering reliable and affordable public transport services for passengers is one of my top priorities as I know how important this is for passengers and for local growth. The government is urgently considering the most effective and affordable ways to d...
Answered 26 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordRailways: FaresDepartment for TransportTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 636More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she is taking steps to (a) improve transparency of rail fares and (b) make rail travel more accessible through lower ticket cost options.
Answer: As Passenger-in-Chief, affordability is one of the Secretary of State’s key priorities for the rail network. As part of our plan for urgent action for the railways, we are committed to reviewing the overcomplicated fares system with a view to simplifying ...
Answered 26 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordGaza: Humanitarian AidMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 635More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will increase the use of Armed Forces personnel in supporting movements of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Answer: The Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office leads on coordinating the HMG’s humanitarian response to deliver lifesaving assistance to the civilian population in Gaza. The Ministry of Defence has provided military support when requested to facilitate t...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordArms Trade: IsraelDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 634More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make it his policy to place a moratorium on arms exports to Israel, in the context of the conflict between Israel and 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. When it comes to arms exports, this Gove...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordArms Trade: Export ControlsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 633More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to assess impact of international humanitarian law on arms exports.
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. When it comes to arms exports, this Gove...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordArmy: YorkMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 632More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will take steps to ensure that the Army continue to have a presence in the city of York.
Answer: The Army remains committed to retaining an Army Regular, Reserve and Cadets presence in and around York in Yeomanry and Worsley Barracks, Queen Elizabeth Barracks and Towthorpe Lines.
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordMilitary Bases: ClosuresMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 631More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will review the proposed closure of (a) Imphal Barracks in York and (b) other barracks.
Answer: There are no plans to review the closure of barracks identified as becoming surplus to military requirements under the Defence Estate Optimisation Portfolio, which are due to release enough land for over 32,000 new homes as well as supporting schools, off...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordHospital BedsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 630More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help prevent delayed discharges from hospital to (a) residential care and (b) homes with domiciliary care provision.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that hospital departments are no longer blocked due to delayed discharges. By developing local partnership working between the National Health Service and social care, we will ensure that people are not stuck in hos...
Answered 23 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordVaccinationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 629More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he plans to take to (a) review take up levels of vaccinations and (b) raise awareness of the potential benefits of vaccinations (i) in childhood and (ii) for tackling (A) flu and (B) cov
Answer: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) monitors and reviews vaccination coverage, including the assessment of barriers that reduce the uptake of vaccination, for all routine immunisation programmes in England.To raise awareness of vaccination benefits, the...
Answered 24 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: WeatherDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 628More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he plans to commence preparations for winter planning; and if he will make it his policy to prioritise funding for increased levels of care in the community in those plans.
Answer: Guidance on winter planning for health and care services is expected to be issued by the summer recess, building on NHS England’s 2024/25 operational planning guidance published in April 2024.The Government has been clear that as part of the future reform...
Answered 29 Jul 2024
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