Samantha Niblett MP: written questions
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Regional GovernmentMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 901562More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what role her Department expects the (a) Mayoral Council and (b) Leaders Council to play in supporting regional governance.
Answer: The Mayoral Council will support regional governance by building stronger partnership working between the UK Government and Mayors of Combined Authorities to deliver economic growth and effective public services.The Leaders Council brings together ministe...
Answered 2 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordAnti-social Behaviour: Rural AreasHome OfficeTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16305More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to help reduce the incidence of antisocial behaviour in rural areas.
Answer: Tackling anti-social behaviour is a top priority for this Government, and a key part of our Safer Streets Mission.The Government recently announced Respect Orders, which will be introduced in the forthcoming Crime and Policing Bill. Respect Orders can be ...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordPension Credit: South DerbyshireDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16304More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the number of pensioners signed up to receive pension credit in South Derbyshire constituency.
Answer: Our nationwide communications campaign to promote Pension Credit has been running since September. The latest phase of the campaign takes a new approach targeting friends and family - asking them to tell people they know about Pension Credit, encourage th...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: Rural AreasDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16303More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what plans he has to support (a) pubs and (b) the wider hospitality industry in (i) rural areas and (ii) South Derbyshire constituency.
Answer: Pubs and hospitality businesses, including those in rural areas and South Derbyshire, are at the heart of our communities and are vital for economic growth. That is why the Government is creating a fairer business rate system by introducing permanently lo...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordVeterans: South DerbyshireMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16302More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he plans to take to help support veterans with (a) housing and (b) education and skills training in South Derbyshire constituency.
Answer: This is a Government of service that will always stand up for those who serve our country, no matter which community they are based in. I am working across Government and with civil society to ensure veterans, including those throughout Derbyshire get acc...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSTEM Subjects: GirlsDepartment for EducationTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15905More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans she has to encourage more girls into STEM subjects.
Answer: The department is committed to ensuring that anyone, regardless of their gender or background, can pursue an education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects. The government continues to fund and support the STEM Ambassadors p...
Answered 2 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordFlood Control: DerbyshireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15899More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of (a) flood risk and (b) storm preparedness in Derbyshire.
Answer: Communities in Derbyshire are at risk of flooding from a variety of sources including main rivers, ordinary watercourses, and surface water. During last winter, over 1,600 properties were sadly flooded internally throughout Derbyshire. The Environment Age...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordArts FestivalsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15897More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment she has made of the potential economic contribution of community (a) arts and (b) literary festivals.
Answer: This Government recognises the importance of community arts and literary festivals in bringing local communities together, providing them with high-quality culture, and stimulating local growth.Data collection plays an integral role in how the Department ...
Answered 2 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordGender Based Violence: Digital TechnologyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15895More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent assessment he has made of the potential effectiveness of (a) artificial intelligence and (b) other digital innovation for tackling violence against women and girls.
Answer: Innovative technology solutions are key to improving online safety outcomes and delivering the government’s commitment to halving violence against women and girls in a decade. The Online Safety Act and Ofcom’s codes of practice are designed to keep pace w...
Answered 2 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordGender Based ViolenceHome OfficeTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15893More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking with (a) regional mayoralties and (b) wider local government to help tackle violence against women and girls.
Answer: This Government has set out an ambition to halve violence against women and girls (VAWG) within a decade and will treat it as the national emergency that it is. Achieving this requires a transformative approach to the way we work together across Governmen...
Answered 2 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordPublic Transport: Rural AreasDepartment for TransportTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14812More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to improve access to public transport in rural communities in (a) Derbyshire and (b) the UK.
Answer: Good local bus services are an essential part of prosperous and sustainable communities. As announced in the King’s Speech, the government will introduce a Buses Bill later this parliamentary session, which will put decision-making into the hands of local...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14811More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to support the people of Ukraine through (a) medical and (b) educational aid.
Answer: The UK's non-military commitments to Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion amount to £5 billion. This includes programmes with FCDO partners to provide medical aid. We have committed £5.5 million to the World Health Organisation this year to ...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordRefugees: UkraineHome OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14808More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans she has to further support (a) Ukrainian refugees and (b) those who are hosting Ukrainian refugees in (i) Derbyshire and (ii) the East Midlands.
Answer: To provide future certainty, Ukrainians who have been provided with sanctuary in the UK under the Ukraine schemes will be able to apply for 18 months further permission to remain in the UK through a bespoke Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme due to...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: WomenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14254More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the research and development of femtech solutions; and what assessment he has made of the potential impact of femtech solutions on women's hea
Answer: While no explicit discussions have been held or assessments made, supporting patients’ equitable access to innovative technologies, and empowering their decision-making in care are key priorities for the Department and NHS England. The National Institute ...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSports and Voluntary Work: WomenDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14253More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what plans she to encourage more (a) women and (b) women of minority backgrounds into (i) sports coaching careers and (ii) voluntary roles.
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.Coaches play an important role in facilitating sporting activity and acting a...
Answered 20 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordEducation and Employment: DisabilityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 13 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14252More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what plans she has to widen access to (a) educational and (b) career opportunities for people with disabilities in Derbyshire.
Answer: Too many people across our country do not get the chance to succeed. We want to ensure people of all ages and backgrounds can undertake activities which provide them with the skills and learning which will support them into work and offer excellent career...
Answered 20 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordMobile Phones: South DerbyshireDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13977More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to help improve phone signal in (a) South Derbyshire constituency and (b) rural areas.
Answer: Although I am aware that official reports of mobile coverage often vary substantially from people’s experience on the ground, Ofcom reports that 95% of the pre-boundary change South Derbyshire constituency area has 4G geographic coverage from all four mob...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordProperty Management CompaniesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13605More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to regulate estate management providers to ensure that homeowners are not subject to (a) hidden fees, (b) unclear information and (c) unsatisfactory maintenance
Answer: I refer my Hon Friend to the answer to Question UIN 13718 on 15 November 2024.
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordAnimals: ImportsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13603More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will take steps to ensure that animals are declared correctly as rescued at UK borders; and how many animals have been (a) accepted and (b) rejected at the border in the last fiv
Answer: Where the purpose of the movement of an animal is relating to the sale or any other form of transfer of ownership of the animal, including rescue animals, the commercial importation rules should be used. Animals which are imported under the incorrect regi...
Answered 2 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordCarbon Emissions: HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13261More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of Government programmes supporting homeowners with reducing levels of carbon emissions.
Answer: To reach our Clean Power target by 2030 we need to decarbonise the way we heat and cool our homes and workplaces. After many years of stop-start settlements by previous governments, this government has provided an exceptional initial three-year settlement...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: DerbyshireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13134More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the economic contribution of farming to (a) Derbyshire and (b) South Derbyshire constituency.
Answer: Defra does not produce constituency level estimates of the economic contribution of farming. Regional estimates are produced at international territorial levels (ITL) 1, 2 and 3, with ITL3 being the most granular geographical breakdown. In 2023, total inc...
Answered 13 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordAustralia: Culture and SportsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13132More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he plans to take steps to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Australia on matters relating to the (a) sports and (b) cultural sectors.
Answer: The UK maintains a strong and modern partnership with Australia across sporting and cultural fields, fostering mutual understanding and people-to-people ties. Over the next year, significant sporting events, including the England Women's Cricket and Briti...
Answered 13 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: Health ServicesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13131More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential use of Artificial Intelligence in the health sector to improve patient outcomes.
Answer: DSIT is working closely with Departments, including DHSC, to support better adoption of AI. For example, through the £21m AI Diagnostics fund, DHSC is supporting the deployment of technologies in high-demand areas such as chest X-Ray and chest CT scans to...
Answered 13 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSports: WomenDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13130More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the availability of changing and bathroom facilities for women at grassroots sporting venues.
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.Karen Carney OBE’s Review of Women’s Football included a recommendation on me...
Answered 13 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordAfghanistan: WomenForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13129More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what plans he has to support Afghan women (a) in Afghanistan and (b) living as refugees (i) in the UK and (ii) around the world.
Answer: The UK remains one of the most significant donors to Afghanistan. The FCDO is planning £161 million in aid this financial year (2024-25) with 50 per cent targeted towards women and girls. In the first year after the Taliban takeover, the UK provided £17 m...
Answered 13 Nov 2024
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