Sarah Smith MP: written questions
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Written questions
EqualityWomen and EqualitiesTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 903271More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to promote equality as part of the Government mission entitled Break Down Barriers to Opportunity.
Answer: Through the Opportunity Mission, we’re creating a fairer Britain, giving every child the best start in life and building the skills to drive economic growth and open up opportunities for all. We’re already making progress to ensure where you're from doesn...
Answered 19 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: DisabilityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 903215More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the welfare system in supporting families with disabled children.
Answer: Families with disabled children get an extra amount of Universal Credit of up to £487.58 per month, no matter how many children they have. This increased in line with inflation. If they are receiving Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Pa...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSchool Games: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 3 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 21746More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether funding for the School Games Organiser network will continue beyond March 2025.
Answer: The Government has confirmed funding for the School Games Organisers (SGOs) until the end of the 2024/25 Academic Year. Funding beyond then will be confirmed ahead of the start of the 2025/26 Financial Year, with funding from April 2026 onwards subject to...
Answered 8 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordInternet: DisinformationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 19 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21490More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to tackle online disinformation.
Answer: Our immediate focus is getting the Online Safety Act (OSA) implemented quickly and effectively. The OSA sets out a clear regulatory framework to tackle both mis- and disinformation where it constitutes illegal content or harmful content to children.In add...
Answered 9 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordInternet: AbuseDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 19 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21488More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to support families of (a) missing and (b) deceased individuals that are experiencing online abuse.
Answer: The government is committed to supporting families who have endured unimaginable losses. The Online Safety Act will help address challenges faced by bereaved parents when engaging with online services following a child’s death. The Act gives Ofcom the pow...
Answered 9 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordInternet: RegulationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 19 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21487More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps the Government is taking to regulate online content.
Answer: The government is working with Ofcom to implement the Online Safety Act as quickly and effectively as possible. The Act, once implemented, will require services to tackle illegal content online and protect children from harmful content. On 16 December 202...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Media: Abuse and HarassmentDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 19 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21486More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking with social media companies to protect online users from anonymous accounts publishing abusive and offensive material.
Answer: The Online Safety Act will require social media platforms to take more responsibility for the safety of their users. Platforms will need to remove all illegal abusive content and protect children from harmful content, including hateful and abusive content...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Media: Abuse and HarassmentDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 19 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21485More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to help tackle online harassment and abuse on social media.
Answer: The Online Safety Act will require social media platforms to take more responsibility for the safety of their users. Platforms will need to remove all illegal abusive content and protect children from harmful content, including hateful and abusive content...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordNuisanceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21483More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will take steps to ensure that local communities are consulted on statutory nuisances.
Answer: The Statutory Nuisance Regime under Section 79 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA) is designed to provide protection from nuisances including noise, odour, smoke, fumes, artificial light, infestations and accumulations. Local authorities are re...
Answered 7 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordShops: Opening HoursDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 19 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21481More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will take steps to ensure that local authorities consult local communities on authorising the opening of shops operating for 24 hours a day.
Answer: There are no general restrictions on shop opening hours aside from Sunday trading restrictions on large shops, which the Government has no plans to change. However, for new properties or those selling alcohol, additional restrictions may apply subject to ...
Answered 7 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordShops: Opening HoursDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 19 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21480More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what guidance her Department issues for local authorities on authorising the opening of shops for 24 hours a day.
Answer: There are no general restrictions on shop opening hours aside from Sunday trading restrictions on large shops, which the Government has no plans to change. However, for new properties or those selling alcohol, additional restrictions may apply subject to ...
Answered 7 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordImport DutiesTreasuryTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12873More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to review import duty.
Answer: This Government has committed to publishing a Trade Strategy which sets out the UK’s approach to trade. The Trade Strategy will consider a range of levers to achieve our economic and international objectives. As with all policy, the Government keeps impor...
Answered 15 Nov 2024
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