Saqib Bhatti MP: written questions
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Animal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5672More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he will prioritise phasing out testing on protected species when phasing out animal testing.
Answer: The Government has committed to “partner with scientists, industry, and civil society as we work towards the phasing out of animal testing”. This includes all animals protected by the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, including those with special ...
Answered 8 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5671More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will conduct an impact assessment of his plans to phase out animal testing.
Answer: The Government has committed to “partner with scientists, industry, and civil society as we work towards the phasing out of animal testing”, which is a long-term goal. We are currently engaging with partners from sectors with interests in animal science a...
Answered 8 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5670More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the Answer of 12 September 2024 to Question 2163 on Animal Experiments, which scientists his Department has partnered with to work towards the requirements for phasing
Answer: We are currently engaging with partners from sectors with interests in animal science as to how we will take this commitment forward. This has included a meeting with representatives from the agricultural, chemical, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries...
Answered 8 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5669More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the Answer of 6 September 2024 to Question 2163 on Animal Experiments, what his planned timetable is for the work on requirements for phasing out animal testing.
Answer: The Government has committed to partnering with scientists, industry, and civil society as we work towards the requirements for phasing out of animal testing and discussions on this subject are already underway. It is not yet possible to replace all anima...
Answered 8 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordInnovationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 11 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5396More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Innovation Skills Framework.
Answer: The Department has not made a formal assessment of this Framework, which is being delivered by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI is working to further refine and develop the Framework. Through Innovate UK, it will continue to work with the Institute...
Answered 7 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordHorizon EuropeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4852More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to increase participation in Horizon Europe.
Answer: This Government is committed to maximising UK participation in Horizon Europe. The Government is working with key stakeholders on plans to boost UK participation and encourage the international R&D community to collaborate with UK organisations. This ...
Answered 12 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordSemiconductors: Trade PromotionDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4851More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to lead a semiconductor business delegation abroad.
Answer: Given the global nature of semiconductor supply chains, creating opportunities for businesses to establish international relationships is crucial for the UK’s growth. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology works to make these connections. T...
Answered 12 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: InnovationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4850More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he plans to take to support the Manchester Prize.
Answer: The Secretary of State was delighted to meet the Manchester Prize Round 1 finalists at a DSIT-hosted workshop. Hearing how their projects were progressing and understanding how these solutions could benefit the UK public and stimulate economic growth unde...
Answered 12 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: Risk AssessmentDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4849More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to introduce an AI risk register.
Answer: In Autumn 2023, DSIT set up the Central AI Risk Function (CAIRF), which brings together policymakers and AI experts with a mission to continuously identify, assess and prepare for risks associated with AI. One of the CAIRF's critical responsibilities is t...
Answered 12 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordWinter Fuel Payment: Meriden and Solihull EastDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4789More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people in Meriden and Solihull East constituency will be impacted by planned changes to winter fuel payments.
Answer: Please note that following boundary changes to Parliamentary Constituencies, data on Meriden and Solihull East constituency is not explicitly available/ published. To obtain the above figure, data on the previous Solihull constituency and previous Meriden...
Answered 18 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordChiltern RailwaysDepartment for TransportTabled 6 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4549More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will expedite the approval of additional trains to help resolve capacity issues on Chiltern Railways.
Answer: The Department continues to work closely with Chiltern Railways to support the delivery of its long-term fleet strategy and has recently approved Chiltern Railways’ Mk3 fleet replacement Outline Business Case (OBC). Chiltern now needs to produce the Final...
Answered 11 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordSemiconductors: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 5 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4442More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he plans to take with the UK Infrastructure Bank to support the semiconductor industry.
Answer: This government recognises the strategic importance of semiconductors as a critical technology for the future of the UK and a significant enabler of the government’s growth and clean energy missions. We have announced our plan to align key government fina...
Answered 10 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordNeighbourhood Health CentresDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4441More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the cost of opening each trial neighbourhood health centre.
Answer: We have committed to trialling Neighbourhood Health Centres, to bring together a range of services under one roof. This is part of our broader ambition to move towards a Neighbourhood Health Service, with more care delivered in local communities, to spot ...
Answered 10 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordDental Services: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4440More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to continue the previous Government's commitment to deliver fluoride varnish treatments to more than 165,000 children in under-served areas.
Answer: We are currently reviewing the previous Government’s Dental Recovery Plan, Faster, simpler and fairer: our plan to recover and reform NHS dentistry, including proposals to deliver fluoride varnish treatments to more than 165,000 children in under-served a...
Answered 12 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordSemiconductorsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4266More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what plans he has to support the National Semiconductor Institute.
Answer: This government recognises the strategic importance of semiconductors as a critical technology for the future of the UK and a significant enabler of the government’s growth and clean energy missions. The Department recognises a number of challenges to gro...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordResearch Collaboration Advice TeamDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4265More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what his policy is on the future of the Research Collaboration Advice Team.
Answer: The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) established the Research Collaboration Advice Team (RCAT) to provide advice to academia on national security risks in international collaborations. RCAT is central to managing research security ...
Answered 10 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordSemiconductors: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4264More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to have discussions with the Secretary of State for Education on the expansion of skills in the (a) design, (b) fabrication and (c) packaging of semiconductors.
Answer: This Government recognises skills as an essential lever to maximise the potential of our semiconductor sector, drive growth and create high-quality jobs across the whole of the UK. I regularly meet with my Rt. Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Educa...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordSemiconductors: ResearchDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4263More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to expand the UK’s semiconductor research base.
Answer: UK semiconductor research is exceptional and is a driving force for growth in the wider semiconductor sector. The government will support semiconductor innovation and commercialisation activities from foundational research to enabling sustainable company ...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordSemiconductors: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4262More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he plans to take to support the Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult.
Answer: The Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult plays a vital role in accelerating the development of compound semiconductor technology and applications. In 2023/24, it received a core grant of £17 million from Innovate UK. It is a strong example of gove...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordDigital Security by Design ProgrammeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 3 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4036More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he plans to take to support the Digital Security by Design programme.
Answer: The Government is funding the Digital Security by Design programme with over £80 million, alongside a £200 million from the private sector, to foster collaboration among academia, industry and government to develop CHERI (Capability Hardware Enhanced RISC...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordPatentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 3 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4035More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he plans to take to support the growth of UK international patent families.
Answer: One of the Government’s five missions is to grow the UK economy, including by providing an Intellectual Property (IP) system that encourages investment in creativity and innovation for the benefit of society. The Intellectual Property Office’s strategy se...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordNeighbourhood Health CentresDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4034More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the oral answer of 23 July 2024 from the Minister for Secondary Care, Official Report, column 510, whether he plans to announce further steps on the delivery of neighbourhood heal
Answer: As my Rt hon. Friend the Minister for Secondary Care sets out, we have committed to trialling Neighbourhood Health Centres to bring together a range of services under one roof. This is part of our broader ambition to move towards a Neighbourhood Health Se...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordDementiaDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4033More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will publish a dementia strategy.
Answer: Everyone should have access to high quality care that supports choice and control, and enables people to live independent, dignified lives. This includes people living with dementia. We know that the health and social care system faces significant challen...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordDental ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 3818More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to his Department's policy paper entitled Faster, simpler and fairer: our plan to recover and reform NHS dentistry, published on 7 February 2024, whether he plans to continue the Smi
Answer: We are currently reviewing the policy paper, including proposals for a Smile for Life programme, and what elements can be taken forward effectively. We will implement our Dental Rescue Plan and prioritise initiatives that will see the biggest impact on ac...
Answered 5 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordDental Services: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 3817More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether it is his policy to ringfence dentistry budgets within the budgets of integrated care boards.
Answer: NHS England has issued guidance on the ringfencing of dental budgets for 2024/25 and will be reviewing for the next financial year. Ringfencing funding for future years will be reviewed as part of the Planning Guidance process. The guidance is available a...
Answered 5 Sept 2024
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