Ruth Cadbury MP: written questions
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Employment: Older PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88711More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions he has had with the Minister for Women and Equalities office on supporting women over the age of 50 years old back into employment.
Answer: There have been no direct discussions with the Minister for Women and Equalities’ office on this specific issue. The Government recognises the valuable contribution that women over the age of 50 make to the economy and society. Work helps everyone play ac...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAge: DiscriminationWomen and EqualitiesTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88710More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of existing powers to tackle ageism in (a) recruitment and (b) the workplace.
Answer: The UK has a strong history of protecting against direct and indirect discrimination. The Equality Act 2010 has protections that enable people to challenge age discrimination across a range of fields, including the provision of services, employment and re...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment: Older PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88709More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to support unemployed people over the age of 50 years old.
Answer: We offer support for those out of work through our network of Jobcentres and contracted employment programmes. However, we recognise the employment challenges faced by some older people and that is why we offer additional support for older jobseekers. For...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: ApplicationsHome OfficeTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86252More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to reduce the average time taken to reach a decision on priority visa applications.
Answer: UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) are currently processing Priority Visa (PV) applications within published customer service standards for straightforward applications. Information on applicable routes and processing times is available at: Get a faster de...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: ApplicationsHome OfficeTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86251More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of her Department's average response time for priority visa applications.
Answer: UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) are currently processing Priority Visa (PV) applications within published customer service standards for straightforward applications. Information on applicable routes and processing times is available at: Get a faster de...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBroadband: Optical FibresDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82958More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to encourage internet network providers to increase the coverage of full fibre broadband in (a) residential flats and (b) commercial properties.
Answer: As set out in the Written Ministerial Statement on 21 July we will consult on policy measures later in the autumn to create a new right for leaseholders to request a gigabit broadband connection and a duty for freeholders to not unreasonably refuse the re...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament record5G: AerialsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82957More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to increase the reliability of infrastructure for 5G connectivity in London.
Answer: The government wants all areas of the UK, including London, to benefit from reliable and high-quality mobile coverage, and this is reflected in our ambition for all populated areas to have higher quality standalone 5G by 2030.The department continues to w...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness: TelecommunicationsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82956More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to support the deployment of dark fibre for data-intensive businesses in (a) England, (b) London and (c) west London.
Answer: As the independent regulator for telecommunications, Ofcom is responsible for making regulatory decisions in the fixed telecoms sector, including on dark fibre in the leased lines market. DSIT regularly engages with Ofcom and industry stakeholders on thes...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBishops: Public AppointmentsCabinet OfficeTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81330More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make an equalities impact assessment of the provisions within the (a) Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829 and (b) Jews Relief Act 1858 in the context of the appointment of bishops within the Church of Engl
Answer: The Government recognises that there are historical restrictions in statute on Roman Catholic and Jewish people making and advising the Crown on Church appointments. The Government will keep this matter under review but, given other pressing issues, this ...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Transport: CybersecurityDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78252More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to work with transport operators to mitigate the risks posed by cyber attacks.
Answer: The Department for Transport (DfT) works across Government to introduce relevant standards, guidance, and policy to ensure the cyber security and resilience of our essential services. DfT uses both policy and regulatory levers to support the transport sec...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordCivil Contingencies Act 2004Cabinet OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78251More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department plans to review the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 in response to new threats from (a) state actors and (b) non-state actors.
Answer: The Civil Contingencies Act (CCA) 2004 and the associated Regulations deliver a single framework for civil protection in the UK. The Cabinet Office has a legal obligation to review the CCA every five years. The most recent review was published in March 20...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordCybercrimeCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78250More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 for responding to cyber attacks.
Answer: The Civil Contingencies Act (CCA) 2004 and the associated Regulations deliver a single framework for civil protection in the UK. The Cabinet Office has a legal obligation to review the CCA every five years. The most recent review was published in March 20...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: Carbon EmissionsDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77548More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the terms of reference are of her Department’s investigation into the possible use of defeat devices by automotive manufacturers; how many brands and models are in the scope of the investigation; when she
Answer: The DVSA’s investigations are being conducted under their obligations as the delegated the market surveillance authority within Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council. There are currently 95 vehicle models from 28 brands un...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBroadband: HounslowDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 11 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76595More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking with private companies to increase the coverage of full fibre broadband in the London Borough of Hounslow.
Answer: We have created a competition-friendly environment in areas, such as the London Borough of Hounslow, where deployment is commercially viable. We continue to engage the commercial market to ensure that the regulatory landscape best supports continued deliv...
Answered 23 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBroadband: HounslowDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 11 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76594More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of internet connectivity in the Borough of Hounslow.
Answer: We understand the Borough of Hounslow to have good internet connectivity.According to the independent website Thinkbroadband.com, over 98% of premises in the Borough of Hounslow can access superfast broadband speeds (30 Mbps), which is in line with the UK...
Answered 23 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordIVFDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74563More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to review the NICE guidelines on NHS-funded IVF treatment to allow for exceptions in cases where (a) short-term illness and (b) clinical advice from NHS staff has preve
Answer: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is an independent body and is responsible for ensuring that its guidelines are up to date in light of changes to the evidence and clinical practice. NICE’s guideline on the management of fertili...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSpinal Muscular Atrophy: BabiesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65313More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions he has had with NHS England on screening new born children for Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
Answer: The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) has been working with partners to scope an in-service evaluation of newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in real world National Health Services in the United Kingdom. The research brief that will...
Answered 11 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordSpinal Muscular Atrophy: BabiesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65312More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve screening of new born children for Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
Answer: The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) has been working with partners to scope an in-service evaluation of newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in real world National Health Services in the United Kingdom. The research brief that will...
Answered 11 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordBicycles: TheftHome OfficeTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65307More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of police powers to tackle bike thefts.
Answer: As part of this Government’s Plan for Change, our Safer Streets Mission is determined to clamp down on the crime that damages our communities, and affects people’s lives, and tackling theft – including bike theft - is a crucial part of that work.We are de...
Answered 15 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordBicycles: TheftDepartment for TransportTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65306More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on reducing the level of bike thefts.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Transport has not had any recent discussions with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on reducing the level of bike thefts but I am aware that cycle theft is a major problem, particularly where expensive cycles are co...
Answered 14 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordLiability Orders: Council TaxMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 25 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62622More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how (a) local authorities and (b) magistrates’ courts can obtain liability orders under the Council Tax (Administration and Enforcement) Regulations 1992.
Answer: Where a council tax debt remains outstanding following a final notice, the council may apply to the magistrates court for a liability order confirming this debt. The individual will be issued with a summons to appear before the magistrate’s court. Where t...
Answered 2 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordIran: British Nationals AbroadForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61160More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to provide consular support to (a) British citizens and (b) the family members of British citizens in Iran.
Answer: We have long advised against all travel to Iran. We have taken the precautionary measure to temporarily withdraw our UK staff from Iran. Our Embassy will continue to operate remotely, and we maintain the ability to message the Iranian system directly. The...
Answered 1 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordChildren: InternetDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56808More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps his Department is taking to help support schools to educate parents on safeguarding children in respect to online content.
Answer: Keeping children safe is an absolute priority for this government, and schools play a critical role in this. The department’s statutory safeguarding guidance, ‘Keeping children safe in education’ makes clear that schools and colleges should adopt a whol...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBreast Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56255More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the average waiting time is for women aged over 50 to receive a mammogram.
Answer: NHS England is committed to providing equitable access to breast screening services for eligible women aged 50 years old and over across the country, including in West London.In West London, women aged 50 to 70 years old are invited for breast screening e...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving Licences: KosovoDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56254More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 11 October 2024 to Question 6277, what progress her Department has made on agreeing an exchange agreement with Kosovo.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has obtained further information that was required from the Kosovan Embassy to progress a driving licence exchange agreement with Kosovo. This agreement remains subject to public consultation and the introduction of...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
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