Samantha Niblett MP: written questions 2024

61 published records · newest first.

Written questions

Special Educational NeedsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11780More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the availability of appropriate SEND educational placements with care support.
Answer: As announced by my Rt Hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer in last week’s budget, this Government are committed to reforming special educational needs provision, and we recognise the importance of improving outcomes for our most vulnerable childre...
Answered 8 Nov 2024
Original Parliament record
Lebanon: British Nationals AbroadForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11779More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help support the relatives of British citizens residing in Lebanon.
Answer: The safety of British nationals is our number one priority. Our consular teams continue to work in support of British nationals. We have well-rehearsed plans in place, drawing on military and civilian resources across government ready to aid consular effo...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament record
Arts: East MidlandsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11777More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what estimate she has made of the recent economic contribution of the art and cultural industries to (a) the East Midlands and (b) Derbyshire.
Answer: Derbyshire is a very important part of our cultural and artistic heritage, and this Government is committed to supporting these industries to thrive so they continue to bring good jobs and boost growth in all parts of the country.DCMS publishes official s...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament record
Special Educational Needs: DerbyshireDepartment for EducationTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11657More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of educational provision for children with Special Educational Needs in Derbyshire.
Answer: Derbyshire were inspected by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission in September 2024 and are awaiting their inspection outcome, due to be published mid-November 2024.The department has appointed a special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) adviser...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament record
Digital Technology: TrainingDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11468More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has made an assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the adequacy of digital skills training for women in rural communities.
Answer: Digital skills are crucial to the delivery of all five missions of government, particularly opportunity and growth, providing the pipeline of skilled workers needed to grow the economy.To support the digital skills needs in the country, adults aged 19 and...
Answered 4 Nov 2024
Original Parliament record
Rural Areas: BroadbandDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11467More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of increasing funding for digital connectivity in rural areas.
Answer: As outlined in the Autumn Budget, we are continuing to drive progress in improving broadband and mobile coverage across the country, including in rural areas, confirming over £500 million of funding for next year (in 2025‑26).We are committed to Project G...
Answered 4 Nov 2024
Original Parliament record
Agriculture: DerbyshireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11466More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an estimate of the economic contribution of farming in Derbyshire.
Answer: Defra does not produce county level estimates of the economic contribution of farming so no estimates are available for Derbyshire. Estimates are only available at regional level. The total income from farming for the East Midlands region (which includes ...
Answered 4 Nov 2024
Original Parliament record
Technology: New BusinessesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11464More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to help support female-led tech start-ups.
Answer: This Government is committed to strengthening diversity in the tech sector, including supporting female-led start-ups, and has made breaking down barriers to opportunity one of our five national missions.Programmes like DSIT’s £12m Digital Growth Grant an...
Answered 4 Nov 2024
Original Parliament record
Broadband: Rural AreasDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11463More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to help improve digital connectivity in rural areas.
Answer: The Government is committed to the rollout of fast, reliable broadband to all parts of the UK. Through Project Gigabit, there are 36 contracts in place, set to connect over 1 million homes and businesses that would otherwise miss out, with more contracts ...
Answered 4 Nov 2024
Original Parliament record
Football: WomenDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9331More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent progress her Department has made on implementing the recommendations of the independent report entitled Raising the bar - reframing the opportunity in women's football, published on 1
Answer: We are dedicated to supporting every aspect of women’s sport and ensuring all women and girls, no matter their background, are able to participate in sport and physical activity.Each of the recommendations outlined in the Carney Review is aligned with ind...
Answered 22 Oct 2024
Original Parliament record
Rivers: DerbyshireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9320More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the water quality of the river ways in (a) Derbyshire and (b) South Derbyshire constituency.
Answer: Cleaning up England’s rivers, lakes and seas is a priority for the Government. The Government has taken immediate and substantial action to address water companies who are not performing for the environment or their customers. In September, the Government...
Answered 1 Nov 2024
Original Parliament record

Published records only — not a full account of an MP’s work. How we work →