Rebecca Paul MP: written questions
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Prisoners' Transfers: Transgender PeopleMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56664More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what is the process for authorising the approval of the transfer of a biological male prisoner into the female prison estate.
Answer: There are currently seven biological male prisoners at HMP Downview and all of them are on E Wing, which is a transgender only facility.No transgender women who retain their birth genitalia, and/or have any history of sexual or violent offences, can be he...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHMP/YOI Downview: Transgender PeopleMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56663More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many biologically male prisoners have been placed at HMP Downview since 4 July 2024.
Answer: There are currently seven biological male prisoners at HMP Downview and all of them are on E Wing, which is a transgender only facility.No transgender women who retain their birth genitalia, and/or have any history of sexual or violent offences, can be he...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPrisoners: Transgender PeopleMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56555More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent assessment her Department has made of the potential impact transgender prison policies on the (a) safety, (b) dignity and (c) privacy of biologically female prisoners.
Answer: Prior to any placement, a risk assessment would be carried out by a multidisciplinary panel chaired by a specially trained senior prison manager, with senior staff from the HMPPS Womens Group including a psychologist. Assessments take account of all known...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPrisoners: Transgender PeopleMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56553More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether the risk assessments undertaken before granting transgender prisoners access to the women’s estate include input from (a) trauma specialists and (b) safeguarding professionals familiar with the needs of v
Answer: Prior to any placement, a risk assessment would be carried out by a multidisciplinary panel chaired by a specially trained senior prison manager, with senior staff from the HMPPS Womens Group including a psychologist. Assessments take account of all known...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHMP/YOI Downview: Transgender PeopleMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56552More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 20 May 2025 to Question 52148 on HMP/YOI Downview: Transgender People, whether procedures used to assess the risk posed by transgender prisoners housed on E Wing of HMP Downview include
Answer: Prior to any placement, a risk assessment would be carried out by a multidisciplinary panel chaired by a specially trained senior prison manager, with senior staff from the HMPPS Womens Group including a psychologist. Assessments take account of all known...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHMP/YOI Downview: Transgender PeopleMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56551More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 20 May 2025 to Question 52148 on HMP/YOI Downview: Transgender People, what procedures are used to assess the risk posed by transgender prisoners housed on E Wing of HMP Downview before
Answer: Prior to any placement, a risk assessment would be carried out by a multidisciplinary panel chaired by a specially trained senior prison manager, with senior staff from the HMPPS Womens Group including a psychologist. Assessments take account of all known...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWomen's Prisons: Transgender PeopleMinistry of JusticeTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 904355More
Question: How many biological males are held in women's prisons.
Answer: No transgender women who retain their birth genitalia, or have any history of sexual or violent offences, can be held in the general women’s estate unless an exemption is granted by a Minister.The number of transgender women prisoners in the general women...
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordJoanna Rowland-StuartMinistry of JusticeTabled 20 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53769More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, on what date the transfer of Joanna Rowland-Stuart to HMP Downview was authorised by her Department; and what the authorisation process was.
Answer: We do not provide information that includes the personal details of individuals.
Answered 2 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHMP/YOI Downview: Transgender PeopleMinistry of JusticeTabled 13 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52148More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 9 May 2025 to Question 50011 on HMP/YOI Downview: Transgender People, when the seven male prisoners held at HMP Downview will be moved to the men's prison estate; and what steps her Depa
Answer: This Government inherited the policy regarding allocation of transgender prisoners from the previous government and have not moved any transgender women into the women’s estate since taking office.We are reviewing transgender prisoner policy in light of t...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSex: DatabasesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 904170More
Question: What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] on the capture of sex data in public services.
Answer: The Data Bill does not alter data collection practices for public services.Public service providers processing personal data are still subject to compliance requirements under data protection legislation.The Government accepts the Supreme Court Ruling. We...
Answered 15 May 2025
Original Parliament recordHMP/YOI Downview: Transgender PeopleMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50013More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether she plans to stop biological males being housed in E wing at HMP Downview.
Answer: As of 1 May 2025, there were 7 transgender women held on E Wing. Other than on E Wing, there were no transgender women held in HMP Downview. The figures are compiled from local operational data and are therefore not directly comparable with official stati...
Answered 9 May 2025
Original Parliament recordHMP/YOI Downview: Transgender PeopleMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50012More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when biological male prisoners at HMP Downview will be transferred to male prisons.
Answer: As of 1 May 2025, there were 7 transgender women held on E Wing. Other than on E Wing, there were no transgender women held in HMP Downview. The figures are compiled from local operational data and are therefore not directly comparable with official stati...
Answered 9 May 2025
Original Parliament recordHMP/YOI Downview: Transgender PeopleMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50011More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many biologically male prisoners are held at HMP Downview.
Answer: As of 1 May 2025, there were 7 transgender women held on E Wing. Other than on E Wing, there were no transgender women held in HMP Downview. The figures are compiled from local operational data and are therefore not directly comparable with official stati...
Answered 9 May 2025
Original Parliament recordHMP/YOI Downview: Transgender PeopleMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50010More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many biological male prisoners are held in E Wing in HMP Downview.
Answer: As of 1 May 2025, there were 7 transgender women held on E Wing. Other than on E Wing, there were no transgender women held in HMP Downview. The figures are compiled from local operational data and are therefore not directly comparable with official stati...
Answered 9 May 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Labour TurnoverMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49659More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of trends in levels of recruitment and retention in the armed forces on operational capacity.
Answer: The current Government inherited a crisis in recruitment and retention from the last administration, and we are committed to addressing this through a range of targets, initiatives and measures. The Ministry of Defence continually monitors the recruitment...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordNavy: VacanciesMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49658More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many trained personnel is the Royal Navy short of in its full establishment.
Answer: As of 1 January 2025, the total Full-Time Trained Strength of the Royal Navy was 28,080. These figures are published on a quarterly basis and can be found at the following website - Quarterly Service Personnel Statistics: 2025 - GOV.UK. The Ministry of De...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordChallenger Tanks: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49657More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans his Department has help increase the speed of the delivery of Challenger 3 main battle tanks, in the context of the supply chain.
Answer: We are engaged with the supply chain and additional resources have been directed towards ensuring the materials required for Challenger 3 main battle tanks are available to meet the delivery timescales.
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordFirearms: SalesHome OfficeTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49656More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of the system for legally purchasing firearms; and whether her Department plans to improve the (a) licensing, (b) monitoring and (c) enforcement pro
Answer: We keep firearms licensing controls under constant review to safeguard the public against the misuse of licensed firearms. We will shortly be refreshing the Statutory Guidance to tighten the criteria applied by police forces when considering if someone is...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordBreakfast Clubs: Pilot SchemesDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48789More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, for what reason Hatchlands Primary School in Redhill has withdrawn from the breakfast club trial.
Answer: Schools were able to apply to join the breakfast clubs early adopter scheme in November and December last year. The department published an updated list of successful schools on 22 April.The department has been working closely with schools on the scheme t...
Answered 9 May 2025
Original Parliament recordCommunity Assets: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47125More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to provide additional funding to offset the closure of the Community Ownership Fund.
Answer: This Government remains committed to the communities’ sector and to community empowerment. The Devolution White Paper, which was published on 16 December 2024, set out plans which demonstrate our commitment. As part of the English Devolution Bill, we wil...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordCommunity Ownership FundMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47124More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department plans to replace the Community Ownership Fund.
Answer: This Government remains committed to the communities’ sector and to community empowerment. The Devolution White Paper, which was published on 16 December 2024, set out plans which demonstrate our commitment. As part of the English Devolution Bill, we wil...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSexual and Reproductive Health: ReigateDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45388More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help improve the capacity of sexual health (a) drop in clinics and (b) services in Reigate constituency.
Answer: Local authorities in England, including East Sussex County Council which covers Reigate, are funded through a ring-fenced Public Health Grant to commission comprehensive, open access sexual health services. Therefore, it is the responsibility of local aut...
Answered 23 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordGP SurgeriesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45387More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help support GP practices to acquire larger premises.
Answer: General practice (GP) contractors are responsible for securing the premises from which to deliver their contracted services. Should practice premises be deemed too small, GPs may make an application to integrated care boards for capital funding grants for...
Answered 22 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: TicketsDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45386More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she expects contactless ticketing to be rolled out to Reigate train station.
Answer: The Department announced last year that Reigate would be included in the next tranche of pay-as-you-go stations during contactless expansion. Further details on timing are not available at this stage, but Reigate Station will get contactless ticketing bef...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordTransport: ReigateDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45385More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with (a) Network Rail and (b) other stakeholders on transport improvements in Reigate constituency.
Answer: Officials in my Department are in regular discussions with Network Rail on opportunities to improve services across the Brighton Main Line, including in the Reigate area. As part of Network Rail’s Railway Upgrade Plan, £900 million is being invested in re...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
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