Samantha Niblett MP: written questions 2024
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Written questions
Afghanistan: Women's RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16782More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the human rights situation of women in Afghanistan; what his policy is on the concept of gender
Answer: We have repeatedly condemned Taliban restrictions on women and girls' rights, including through UN Security Council and Human Rights Council resolutions. As the Foreign Secretary has said, exclusion of women from all aspects of public life is another trag...
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordArts and Music Venues: Rural AreasDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16781More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she is taking steps to increase the number of grassroots community (a) arts and (b) music venues in rural areas.
Answer: The Government recognises the value of the grassroots music and arts sectors - they provide the foundation for both industries, fostering creativity, innovation and cultural expression.The Government response to the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committ...
Answered 5 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: Rural AreasDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16780More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the availability of mental health services for (a) young and (b) older people in rural areas.
Answer: Waiting lists for those referred for support are too high, and especially so for young people. People with mental health issues are not getting the support or care they deserve or need, which is why we will fix the broken system to ensure we give mental h...
Answered 9 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordTechnology: WomenDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 28 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16779More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has had discussions with Cabinet colleagues on support for female-led spin-out tech start-ups at UK Universities.
Answer: Innovate UK are currently running an all-women cohort of their Innovation to commercialisation of university research (ICURe) programme, which will identify and support women researchers to explore commercialisation pathways that can lead to spinouts.Supp...
Answered 5 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordTechnology: WomenDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 28 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16778More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has plans to (a) identify and (b) support female-led spin-out tech start-ups in UK Universities.
Answer: Innovate UK are currently running an all-women cohort of their Innovation to commercialisation of university research (ICURe) programme, which will identify and support women researchers to explore commercialisation pathways that can lead to spinouts.Supp...
Answered 5 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEnvironment Protection and Sustainable Development: Rural AreasMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16777More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what plans she has to ensure that new developments in rural areas are (a) sustainable and (b) environmentally friendly.
Answer: We fully support the need for all new homes to be well designed, sustainable and environmentally friendly, including those in rural areas.Future standards next year will set our new homes on a path that moves away from relying on volatile fossil fuels and...
Answered 5 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSports: TrainingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16649More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she plans to help increase diversity in sports coaching.
Answer: The Government is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in sport at all levels. We will continue to work with the sport sector to help it be inclusive and welcoming to its spectators, participants and workforce. Coaches play a hugely important ro...
Answered 5 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordRunning: Public PlacesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16632More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had recent discussions with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on the safety of public spaces for runners.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport regularly engages with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on a range of issues.Sport and physical activity are incredibly important for our physical and mental health an...
Answered 5 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: WomenDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16631More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to help support women into leadership positions in small and medium-sized businesses.
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade works with the private sector led Invest in Women, with the shared ambition to make the UK a great place to be a female business founder. On Monday 25th November, the Taskforce celebrated successfully raising over £25...
Answered 9 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aid: UkraineDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16630More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has had discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the potential merits of supporting Ukraine through the use of joint (a) technology, (b) funding and (c) research initiatives.
Answer: The Government recognises the key role that science, technology, and innovation will play in Ukraine’s recovery, reconstruction and future economy. The department fosters collaboration between researchers and innovators in both countries to our mutual ben...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordTourism: Rural AreasDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16628More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to increase tourism in rural areas.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of tourism to rural constituencies, including its contribution to economic growth and pride in place of an area, and an integral part of the UK’s tourism offering. Britain’s coastline is a particular attraction to ...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordRoads: South DerbyshireDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16627More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help reduce road traffic incidents in South Derbyshire constituency.
Answer: Since the general election, the Department has begun work on a new Road Safety Strategy, the first in over a decade. The Department will share more details in due course. Local government is the main delivery agent of road safety. The responsibility to im...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordPension Credit: South DerbyshireDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16626More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to increase the number of people signing up for 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 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordFarms: Economic SituationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16625More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of (a) small and (b) medium farms on the economy of (i) Derbyshire and (ii) the UK.
Answer: Defra does not produce estimates of the economic contribution of farming by farm size. Total income from farming in the UK in 2023 was £7.2 billion. Regional estimates are produced at international territorial levels (ITL) 1, 2 and 3, with ITL3 being the ...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordRegional 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
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