Sarah Owen MP: written questions 2025

Written questions

• Artificial Intelligence: EmploymentDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24688More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to (a) protect and (b) increase employment in AI growth zones.

  Answer: AI Growth Zones (AIGZs) will be closely aligned with wider government initiatives, including Local Growth Plans. This is to ensure AIGZs deliver substantial regional and national benefits, such as upskilling and employment opportunities.The investment in ...

  Answered 27 Jan 2025

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• Artificial Intelligence: Luton NorthDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24687More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of designating industrial sites in Luton North constituency as AI growth zones.

  Answer: We are committed to working in partnership with regional and local authorities on AI Growth Zones (AIGZs). The selection process will open in spring 2025, and we welcome interest from areas with strong access to power infrastructure and economic potential...

  Answered 27 Jan 2025

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• Football: WomenDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 14 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23843More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure grassroots (a) women's and (b) girls' football clubs have the facilities they need to (i) play and (ii) train.

  Answer: The Government is committed to supporting every aspect of women’s sport and ensuring all women and girls, no matter their background, have access to high quality sport including football.We are pleased to see the significant progress in the number of wome...

  Answered 17 Jan 2025

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• Women Football: WomenDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 14 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23842More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to support grassroots (a) women's and (b) girls' football.

  Answer: The Government is committed to supporting every aspect of women’s sport and ensuring all women and girls, no matter their background, have access to high quality sport including football.We are pleased to see the significant progress in the number of wome...

  Answered 17 Jan 2025

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• Democratic Republic of the Congo: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23439More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions his Department has had with Rwandan counterparts on (a) human rights abuses and (b) violence against women and girls by militia groups in the eastern regions

  Answer: The UK is closely monitoring the situation in the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and continues to raise our concerns about reported human rights violations at the highest levels with the Governments of Rwanda and DRC, most latel...

  Answered 17 Jan 2025

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• Autism: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23176More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce waiting times for autism diagnoses.

  Answer: It is the responsibility of the integrated care boards (ICBs) to make available appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population, including autism assessments and diagnosis, in line with relevant National Institute for Hea...

  Answered 15 Jan 2025

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• Coeliac Disease: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22682More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure those diagnosed with coeliac disease receive timely and appropriate treatment.

  Answer: The Government is committed to putting patients first. This means making sure that patients are seen on time and ensuring that people have the best possible experience during their care.We have made a commitment that 92% of patients should wait no longer ...

  Answered 13 Jan 2025

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