Rupert Lowe MP: written questions 2024

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Written questions

MV Ruby: Great YarmouthDepartment for TransportTabled 19 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21547More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will publish all documents relating to plans to evacuate Great Yarmouth constituency due to the docking of the MV Ruby.
Answer: Decisions regarding evacuation of local populations are taken based on the local assessment of risk and impacts by local authorities and local emergency services cooperating as a Strategic Coordination Group (SCG) to ensure an effective local response.
Answered 13 Jan 2025
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MV Ruby: Ammonium NitrateDepartment for TransportTabled 19 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21546More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will clarify the decision making process behind the decision to transfer MV Ruby's cargo of ammonia nitrate into the North Sea; and who was responsible for that decision.
Answer: The East of England Environment Group comprising a range of scientific experts and regulators, considered the options, including socio-economic impacts, and a recommended site was agreed for disposal. This site is a live aggregate dredging area, over 20 m...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
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MV Ruby: Ammonium NitrateDepartment for TransportTabled 19 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21544More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the MV Ruby's cargo of ammonia nitrate was tested for contamination.
Answer: The port provided the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) with the information required to verify the potential contamination and therefore no certification was required.
Answered 13 Jan 2025
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MV Ruby: Great YarmouthDepartment for TransportTabled 19 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21543More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she had with relevant local authorities on decisions relating to the MV Ruby in Great Yarmouth port.
Answer: Ministers and senior officials worked with their counterparts from the relevant local authorities throughout the time MV Ruby was docked at Great Yarmouth.
Answered 13 Jan 2025
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Departmental ResponsibilitiesCabinet OfficeTabled 19 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21444More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a work experience scheme for Ministers relating to their Department's areas of responsibility.
Answer: All ministers receive tailored inductions upon appointment to support them in their ministerial duties.The Government does not have plans to introduce a work experience scheme for ministers in addition to the inductions already provided.
Answered 13 Jan 2025
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Wales Office: EqualityWales OfficeTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21146More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, how many and what proportion of officials in her Department were hired via positive action schemes in the last financial year.
Answer: All Civil Service departments work within the Recruitment Principles, as regulated by the Civil Service Commission, to recruit using a fair and open process and appoint on merit.Departments will only limit a campaign to a specific group as a form of posit...
Answered 7 Jan 2025
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Scotland Office: EqualityScotland OfficeTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21145More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, how many and what proportion of officials in his Department were hired via positive action schemes in the last financial year.
Answer: All Civil Service departments work within the Recruitment Principles, as regulated by the Civil Service Commission, to recruit using a fair and open process and appoint on merit.Departments will only limit a campaign to a specific group as a form of posit...
Answered 7 Jan 2025
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Northern Ireland Office: EqualityNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21144More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many and what proportion of officials in his Department were hired via positive action schemes in the last financial year.
Answer: The Northern Ireland Office works within the Civil Service Recruitment Principles, as regulated by the Civil Service Commission, to recruit using a fair and open process and appoint on merit.The Department will only limit a campaign to a specific group as...
Answered 9 Jan 2025
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Ministry of Justice: EqualityMinistry of JusticeTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21141More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many and what proportion of officials in her Department were hired via positive action schemes in the last financial year.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice works within the Civil Service Recruitment Principles, as regulated by the Civil Service Commission, to recruit using a fair and open process and appoint on merit. The Department will only limit a campaign to a specific group as a ...
Answered 6 Jan 2025
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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: EqualityMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21140More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many and what proportion of officials in her Department were hired via positive action schemes in the last financial year.
Answer: All Civil Service departments work within the Recruitment Principles, as regulated by the Civil Service Commission, to recruit using a fair and open process and appoint on merit.Departments will only limit a campaign to a specific group as a form of posit...
Answered 10 Jan 2025
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Ministry of Defence: EqualityMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21139More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many and what proportion of officials in his Department were hired via positive action schemes in the last financial year.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence has not hired any permanent civil servants using a positive action scheme in the last financial year.
Answered 10 Jan 2025
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Home Office: EqualityHome OfficeTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21138More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many and what proportion of officials in her Department were hired via positive action schemes in the last financial year.
Answer: All Civil Service departments work within the Recruitment Principles, as regulated by the Civil Service Commission, to recruit using a fair and open process and appoint on merit.
Answered 9 Jan 2025
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Treasury: EqualityTreasuryTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21137More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many and what proportion of officials in her Department were hired via positive action schemes in the last financial year.
Answer: There have been no job opportunities restricted to certain groups through positive action schemes based around race, sex or other characteristics in the last financial year. HM Treasury works within the Civil Service Recruitment Principles, as regulated b...
Answered 7 Jan 2025
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: EqualityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21136More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many and what proportion of officials in his Department were hired via positive action schemes in the last financial year.
Answer: All Civil Service departments work within the Recruitment Principles, as regulated by the Civil Service Commission, to recruit using a fair and open process and appoint on merit.Departments will only limit a campaign to a specific group as a form of posit...
Answered 10 Jan 2025
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Department of Health and Social Care: EqualityDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21135More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many and what proportion of officials in his Department were hired via positive action schemes in the last financial year.
Answer: All Civil Service departments work within the Recruitment Principles, as regulated by the Civil Service Commission, to recruit using a fair and open process and appoint on merit. Departments will only limit a campaign to a specific group as a form of posi...
Answered 8 Jan 2025
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Department for Work and Pensions: EqualityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21134More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many and what proportion of officials in her Department were hired via positive action schemes in the last financial year.
Answer: All Civil Service departments work within the Recruitment Principles, as regulated by the Civil Service Commission, to recruit using a fair and open process and appoint on merit. ● Departments will only limit a campaign to a specific group as a form of po...
Answered 7 Jan 2025
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Department for Transport: EqualityDepartment for TransportTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21133More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many and what proportion of officials in her Department were hired via positive action schemes in the last financial year.
Answer: Seven officials have been hired by the Department at AO and EO grades via the Civil Service ‘Going Forward into Employment’ schemes in the last financial year.
Answered 10 Jan 2025
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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: EqualityDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21132More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how many and what proportion of officials in his Department were hired via positive action schemes in the last financial year.
Answer: All Civil Service departments work within the Recruitment Principles, as regulated by the Civil Service Commission, to recruit using a fair and open process and appoint on merit.Departments will only limit a campaign to a specific group as a form of posit...
Answered 10 Jan 2025
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: EqualityDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21131More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many and what proportion of officials in his Department were hired via positive action schemes in the last financial year.
Answer: The core department complies with the Civil Service Recruitment Principles, as regulated by the Civil Service Commission, to recruit using a fair and open process and appoint on merit. The Government and Civil Service is committed to a diverse workforce a...
Answered 7 Jan 2025
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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: EqualityDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21130More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many and what proportion of officials in his Department were hired via positive action schemes in the last financial year.
Answer: All Civil Service departments work within the Recruitment Principles, as regulated by the Civil Service Commission, to recruit using a fair and open process and appoint on merit. Departments will only limit a campaign to a specific group as a form of posi...
Answered 10 Jan 2025
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Department for Education: EqualityDepartment for EducationTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21129More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many and what proportion of officials in her Department were hired via positive action schemes in the last financial year.
Answer: All Civil Service departments work within the Recruitment Principles, as regulated by the Civil Service Commission, to recruit using a fair and open process and appoint on merit.Departments will only limit a campaign to a specific group as a form of posit...
Answered 7 Jan 2025
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport: EqualityDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21128More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many and what proportion of officials in her Department were hired via positive action schemes in the last financial year.
Answer: All Civil Service departments work within the Recruitment Principles, as regulated by the Civil Service Commission, to recruit using a fair and open process and appoint on merit.Departments will only limit a campaign to a specific group as a form of posit...
Answered 10 Jan 2025
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Department for Business and Trade: EqualityDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21127More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many and what proportion of officials in his Department were hired via positive action schemes in the last financial year.
Answer: All Civil Service departments work within the Recruitment Principles, as regulated bythe Civil Service Commission, to recruit using a fair and open process and appoint on Departments will only limit a campaign to a specific group as a form of positive act...
Answered 6 Jan 2025
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Prisons: Mobile PhonesMinistry of JusticeTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20759More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many and what proportion of prisoners in HMP (a) Maidstone, (b) Huntercombe and (c) Morton Hall have access to mobile phones.
Answer: Prisoners are not permitted to have mobile telephones, and stringent measures are in place to prevent the entry of mobile telephones into establishments.
Answered 23 Dec 2024
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Forward Trust: PrisonsMinistry of JusticeTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20758More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how much the Forward Trust received from contracts in HMP (a) Maidstone, (b) Huntercombe and (c) Morton Hall in the last financial year.
Answer: In the last financial year (FY 23/24) Forward Trust has received £7,401,140 from the Department for prison contracts. Forward Trust has received £0 for contracts relating to HMP Maidstone, HMPS Huntercombe and HMP Morton Hall in the last financial year.
Answered 27 Dec 2024
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