Rosena Allin-Khan MP: written questions
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Written questions
Childcare: EmploymentTreasuryTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64855More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to encourage employers to adopt (a) tax-free childcare and (b) other workplace nursery schemes.
Answer: The workplace nursery scheme exemption allows employers to offer childcare support to employees without incurring income tax or National Insurance (NI) charges, provided certain conditions are met. HMRC publishes online guidance on the use of workplace nu...
Answered 8 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordGoogle: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 2 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64457More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of Google's compliance with the AI safety commitments made at the Seoul AI Safety Summit in May 2024 in relation to its Gemini 2.5 Pro model.
Answer: We expect all signatories to the Seoul commitments to stand by their agreements. The AI Security Institute, within DSIT, has ongoing discussions will all major developers, including Google DeepMind, about the implementation of frontier AI frameworks that ...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: SafetyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 2 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64456More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to help ensure all signatory companies from the Seoul AI Safety Summit honour their commitments made at that summit.
Answer: We expect all signatories to the Seoul commitments to stand by their agreements. The AI Security Institute, within DSIT, has ongoing discussions will all major developers, about the implementation of frontier AI frameworks that guide the safe development ...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment SchemesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 26 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63055More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to support unemployed people not in receipt of benefits to find employment.
Answer: We are reforming Jobcentre Plus and creating a new service across Great Britain that will enable everyone to access support to find good, meaningful work, and support to help them to progress in work, including through an enhanced focus on skills and care...
Answered 4 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordJobcentresDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 26 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63054More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of expanding Jobcentre access to people not in receipt of benefits.
Answer: We are reforming Jobcentre Plus and creating a new service across Great Britain that will enable everyone to access support to find good, meaningful work, and support to help them to progress in work, including through an enhanced focus on skills and care...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordIran: British Nationals AbroadForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62679More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to support British citizens in Iran.
Answer: Our Embassy in Tehran which continues to operate remotely, is closely monitoring the situation in Iran. We remain committed to ensuring the safety and security of our nationals, including those detained.However we have long advised against all travel to I...
Answered 2 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordWorkplace PensionsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 17 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60607More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what comparative assessment she has made of the adequacy of pension replacement rates in (a) the UK and (b) other Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries.
Answer: The Government committed to carry out a landmark Pensions Review to deliver better outcomes for savers and the UK economy. Our focus is on building a system that supports people to save effectively throughout their working lives and provides a strong foun...
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWorkplace PensionsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 17 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60605More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to improve pension replacement rates.
Answer: Our system of state, private and workplace pensions provide the basis for security in retirement. The State Pension provides a foundation to support people’s individual savings for retirement. The Government has made a commitment to the Triple Lock for th...
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSt George's Hospital TootingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60559More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment has he made of the potential impact of the closure of 83 beds at St George's Hospital on patients.
Answer: The Department has not made an assessment. Integrated care boards are responsible for delivery, implementation, and funding decisions for local services, rather than the Department.
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: Workplace PensionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59521More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 2 June 2025 to Question 53118 on NHS: Workplace Pensions, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of bringing NHS Professionals under the direct control of h
Answer: NHS Professionals is constituted as a company that competes for business in a commercial market. The terms and conditions that it offers its employees, including access to pension schemes, are the equivalent to those of its market competitors. If access t...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAutism: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59530More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of making the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guideline on waiting times for autism assessments a statutory requirement.
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 assessment services, in line with relevant National Institute for Health and Ca...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHMP Wandsworth: SuicideMinistry of JusticeTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59478More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to reduce the number of self-inflicted deaths of prisoners in HMP Wandsworth.
Answer: Every death in custody is a tragedy and we continue to do all we can to improve the safety of prisoners.HMP Wandsworth entered the HMPPS cluster death support process in 2023, and a task force chaired by the Prison Group Director for London has been overs...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHMP Wandsworth: Telephone ServicesMinistry of JusticeTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59477More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the level of prisoner phone call charges included in current contracts for HMP Wandsworth on prisoners..
Answer: This Government is aware of the importance of allowing prisoners to maintain contact with family and other positive relationships, and the positive influence this can have on their wellbeing and rehabilitation. Provision of in-cell telephony is one of sev...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHMP Wandsworth: Prisoner EscortsMinistry of JusticeTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59476More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the procedures of the Prisoner Escort and Custodial Service at HMP Wandsworth on prisoners' (a) mental and (b) physical health.
Answer: The PECS (Prisoner Escort and Custody Services) contract management team scrutinises supplier performance, ensures adherence to all applicable HMPPS policies, and assures that the care, welfare, and decency of prisoners in PECS custody is at the very core...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSlavery: Sexual OffencesHome OfficeTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59039More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of Sections 2.26 to 2.36 of the statutory guidance entitled Modern Slavery: statutory guidance for England and Wales (under s49 of the Modern Sla
Answer: The National Referral Mechanism (NRM) is the UK’s framework for identifying and supporting victims of modern slavery and human trafficking and is intended as a means of fulfilling certain obligations from the Council of Europe Convention on Action against...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSlavery: Sexual OffencesHome OfficeTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59038More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of aligning the statutory guidance entitled Modern Slavery: statutory guidance for England and Wales (under s49 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015) a
Answer: The National Referral Mechanism (NRM) is the UK’s framework for identifying and supporting victims of modern slavery and human trafficking and is intended as a means of fulfilling certain obligations from the Council of Europe Convention on Action against...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy Performance Certificates: Business PremisesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58252More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of proceeding with phase 2 of the non-domestic minimum energy efficiency standards.
Answer: Non-domestic Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards are a key tool in helping businesses reduce their energy bills and strengthen the UK’s energy security, with the potential to deliver £millions in annual energy bill savings from the proposed EPC B deadline...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy Performance Certificates: Business PremisesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58251More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when his Department plans to announce phase two of the non-domestic Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards.
Answer: The Government consulted on strengthening the non-domestic PRS Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards to EPC C by 1 April 2027, and EPC B by 1 April 2030. We are currently reviewing the policy design, including the timelines for introduction, to ensure that ...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEmergencies: PlanningCabinet OfficeTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57679More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of existing emergency planning in relation to infants and children.
Answer: Cabinet Office non-statutory guidance sets out that emergency planning should consider groups that require special consideration, including those who are dependent on others, such as children. All education, childcare, and children’s social care settings ...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCounty Courts: WandsworthMinistry of JusticeTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57310More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to improve (a) response times and (b) service standards at Wandsworth County Court.
Answer: Wandsworth County Court is part of the London Civil and Family Cluster. Performance is discussed weekly, and the cluster priorities agreed. Work is moved around the cluster to ensure that the quickest possible service is delivered. Continuous Improvement ...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCounty Courts: WandsworthMinistry of JusticeTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57309More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many cases were awaiting hearing at Wandsworth County Court as of 1 June 2025.
Answer: There were 145 cases awaiting listing for a hearing and 4479 cases already listed at the week commencing 2 June 2025.
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSanitary Products: Public BuildingsWomen and EqualitiesTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55230More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, if she will take steps to encourage local authorities to provide free period products in public buildings.
Answer: The Government supports a number of schemes so that those in most need can access period products. All women and girls being cared for by the NHS are entitled to be given, on request, appropriate period products free of charge. Similarly, the Department f...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEmpty Property: Greater LondonMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54966More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of empty properties on the rental market in (a) Tooting and (b) Greater London.
Answer: Statistics on empty properties are published annually and are accessible on gov.uk here. We do not hold records on vacant homes per constituency.Local authorities have strong powers and incentives to tackle empty homes. They have the discretionary powers ...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: Workplace PensionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53118More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of including NHS Professionals employees in the NHS Pension Scheme.
Answer: No such assessment has been made. NHS Professionals is a private limited company operating in a competitive environment to secure contracts with National Health Service trusts, and as such it makes its own assessment of the terms upon which it attracts an...
Answered 2 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordFood: Import ControlsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 7 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50546More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what criteria his Department uses to determine when bans on personal imports of food products should be implemented following disease outbreaks.
Answer: Personal imports of meat and dairy products from the European Union (EU) into Great Britain (GB) are subject to a transitional exemption from rules that apply to personal imports from outside the EU single market. As part of our national mission to protec...
Answered 13 May 2025
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