Ruth Cadbury MP: written questions
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Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency: StaffDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33909More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many people worked at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency in (a) 2019, (b) 2020, (c) 2021, (d) 2022, (e) 2023 and (f) 2024.
Answer: There are 65 people employed within the Counter Fraud & Investigations team at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). This team work directly on the investigation of fraud in various areas of DVSA’s work such as the car practical and theory t...
Answered 4 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordHouseboatsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33908More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what information his Department holds on the number of people who live in residential houseboats in permanent moorings in (a) London and (b) England.
Answer: The Department does not hold such information. Navigation authorities are responsible for operational matters on their waterways, including issuing licences for permanent moorings on their waterways. This does not necessarily involve recording the number ...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordHouseboats: Security of TenureDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33907More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of rights for residents living on houseboats in permanent moorings in the context of the (a) length and (b) security of their tenure.
Answer: No assessment has been made. Navigation authorities have responsibility for operational matters on their waterways, including setting the terms and conditions of the licences that they issue for the use of permanent moorings. The length and security of te...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordVehicle Number Plates: FraudHome OfficeTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31923More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to Q59 of the oral evidence given by the Strategy, Policy and Communications Director of the DVLA to the Transport Select Committee on 5 July 2023, HC 816, whether the research commissi
Answer: The results of this research are held by NPCC not the Home Office, and the Home Office understands it is not intended that this will be published.
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordChurch of England: BishopsCabinet OfficeTabled 7 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29898More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment the Government has made of the potential merits of reviewing the Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829 in relation to the provisions around the appointment of bishops within the Church of England.
Answer: The Government introduced legislation on 13 February to remove the legal barrier to Roman Catholics holding the office of Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. This short and narrowly-focused Bill facilitates the upcomi...
Answered 17 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordBeverage Containers: PolystyreneDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 7 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29897More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether people can import polystyrene cups into the UK.
Answer: The supply of expanded and foamed extruded polystyrene food and drinks containers, including cups, that are used to contain food or drink that is ready-to-consume has been banned since 1 October 2023. However, you may still import polystyrene cups. This f...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: Greater LondonDepartment for TransportTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29444More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions (a) she and (b) officials in her Department have had with the Mayor of London on proposals for the West London Orbital railway.
Answer: Transport in London is devolved to the Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL). The Department for Transport works closely with TfL to understand the long-term needs of London’s transport infrastructure and opportunities to enhance its network, inc...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordTransport: Greater LondonDepartment for TransportTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29443More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of improving cross-borough public transport links in London on (a) the economy, (b) air quality and (c) social mobility in London.
Answer: Transport in London is the responsibility of the Mayor of London and Transport for London, including assessment of the economic, air quality and social mobility impacts of changes to London’s transport network. However, the Government recognises importanc...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: Greater LondonDepartment for TransportTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29442More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of the proposed West London orbital rail link on connectivity between West London Boroughs.
Answer: Any assessment of the impact on West London boroughs would be carried out by Transport for London as part of its development of the West London Orbital scheme.
Answered 14 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: CopyrightDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26487More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the potential impact of the use of AI models on (a) visual artists and (b) the wider creative sector.
Answer: The Government published a consultation on Copyright and AI in December 2024.It sets out potential legislative changes to copyright law to support the development and use of AI technology, while continuing to reward human creators. It also seeks views on ...
Answered 4 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArts: Artificial Intelligence and CopyrightDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 27 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26486More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the proposals within the consultation entitled Copyright and Artificial Intelligence, published on 17 December 2024, on visual a
Answer: The government’s consultation on Copyright and AI, launched 17 December and closing 25 February, was published alongside an accompanying options assessment. The consultation seeks to gather further evidence on the potential impact on the creative industri...
Answered 31 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: CopyrightDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26485More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he is taking steps with Cabinet colleagues to assess the potential implications for the Government's policies of the unlawful use of copyrighted (a) images, (b) books, (c) films
Answer: In the UK, licences are required from copyright owners when protected works (such as images, books, films, music) are used in AI training, unless an exception to copyright applies.The law in this area is complex and disputed.The Department for Science, In...
Answered 4 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: CopyrightDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26484More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of introducing an opt-out for AI firms using copyright works on (a) visual artists and (b) other creators.
Answer: The Government published a consultation on Copyright and AI in December 2024.This consultation seeks views on a number of issues relating to copyright and AI, including on how to give rights holders of creative works greater control over use of their mate...
Answered 4 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: CopyrightDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26483More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of copyright law for ensuring visual artists are remunerated for the use of their work in training AI models.
Answer: At present, copyright law regarding AI training is disputed. This makes it difficult for creators, such as visual artists, to control whether their works can be used to train AI models, and to seek payment for this.The Government published a consultation ...
Answered 4 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: CopyrightDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26482More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to help protect (a) visual artists and (b) other creators from copyright infringement by AI developers.
Answer: Copying protected material in the UK will infringe copyright unless it is licensed, or an exception to copyright applies.The Government published a consultation on Copyright and AI in December 2024.This consultation seeks views on a package of measures, w...
Answered 4 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving under Influence: DrugsHome OfficeTabled 16 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24449More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions her Department has had with the National Police Chief Councils on the effectiveness of powers to arrest people suspected of driving under the influence of drugs.
Answer: Ministers and officials meet with representatives of the NPCC on a regular basis and discuss a wide range of topics.The police have the power under section 10 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 to arrest and detain an individual if they have provided a specimen...
Answered 24 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving under Influence: DrugsHome OfficeTabled 16 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24448More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many arrests there were for driving under the influence of drugs in each year since 2018.
Answer: Ministers and officials meet with representatives of the NPCC on a regular basis and discuss a wide range of topics.The police have the power under section 10 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 to arrest and detain an individual if they have provided a specimen...
Answered 24 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordMembers: CorrespondenceTreasuryTabled 15 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24179More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when HMRC plans to respond to the email of 9 December 2024 from the office of the hon. Member for Brentford and Isleworth.
Answer: A response to the member for Brentford and Isleworth regarding their correspondence of 9 December 2024 is being prepared and will be provided by 24 January 2025. I apologise for the delay in responding to the Honourable Member.
Answered 23 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordOsteoporosis: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23776More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he is taking steps to introduce early diagnosis services for osteoporosis.
Answer: Funding was recently announced to boost bone density scanning capacity, to support improvements in bone health and early diagnostics for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, such as osteoporosis. This will provide an estimated 29,000 extra scans per year.As ...
Answered 20 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordFaith Schools: AdmissionsDepartment for EducationTabled 14 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23775More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to remove the 50% faith cap on newly opened schools.
Answer: The previous government launched a consultation proposing to lift the 50% faith admissions cap that applies to free schools designated with a religious character, where they are oversubscribed. The consultation closed last year and the department will res...
Answered 22 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordAirspace: ModernisationDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23336More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has plans to consult with (a) community and (b) environmental groups on her Department's plans to modernise airspace.
Answer: Anyone sponsoring a proposal to change airspace must follow the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) Airspace Change Process (CAP1616). This process sets out the requirements for airspace change sponsors to engage with and consult those potentially affected b...
Answered 21 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordHormone Replacement Therapy: Greater LondonDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23335More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the supply of HRT products in London.
Answer: The Department monitors and manages medicine supply at a national level so that stocks remain available to meet regional and local demand. Information on stock levels within London is not held centrally. There are over 70 hormone replacement therapy (HRT)...
Answered 17 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordCredit UnionsTreasuryTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23334More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to increase the number of credit unions operating in England.
Answer: The Government has made clear its strong support for the credit union sector, recognising the value that credit unions bring to their members in local communities across the country in providing savings products and affordable credit. The Chancellor annou...
Answered 17 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordCredit UnionsTreasuryTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23333More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the number of credit unions operating in (a) London and (b) England.
Answer: The Government has made clear its strong support for the credit union sector, recognising the value that credit unions bring to their members in local communities across the country in providing savings products and affordable credit. The Chancellor annou...
Answered 17 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS and Social Care Coronavirus Life Assurance Scheme 2020Department of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22635More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether applications for the NHS and Social Care Coronavirus Life Assurance payment received after 30 September 2023 are eligible.
Answer: The NHS and Social Care Coronavirus Life Assurance Scheme was launched on 20 May 2020 to recognise the increased risks that National Health Service and social care staff faced in carrying out their duties during the coronavirus pandemic.The Scheme closed ...
Answered 14 Jan 2025
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