Sojan Joseph MP: written questions
4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025
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Written questions
Animal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63928More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to phase out (a) animal testing and (b) testing on beagles at (i) MBR Acres and (ii) other facilities.
Answer: This Government has made a commitment to the long-term goal of phasing out animal testing in science and research. An immediate ban is not presently feasible due to international regulatory requirements for the safety testing of chemicals and medicines. S...
Answered 4 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordOffensive Weapons: AshfordHome OfficeTabled 17 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38801More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to tackle the use of catapults against (a) people, (b) animals and (c) property in Ashford constituency.
Answer: We are clear that catapults should not be used for illegal purposes, whether against wildlife, people or property.The law already provides the police with powers relating to the use of any item as an offensive weapon including a catapult, and also if used...
Answered 20 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: AutismHome OfficeTabled 29 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27450More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of (a) police officers and (b) public-facing police staff participating in mandatory autism awareness and sensitivity training.
Answer: Training on mental ill health and autism is already integrated throughout the initial police learning programme which all new recruits must complete.Policing is operationally independent, and it is a matter for the chief constables of each force to decide...
Answered 3 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordKent Police: FinanceHome OfficeTabled 11 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13717More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of funding levels for Kent Police.
Answer: This Government is committed to ensuring that the police have the resources they need to tackle crime effectively.Kent Police’s funding will be up to £431.5m in 2024-25. This is in addition to £4m provided for the 2024-25 pay award which has been allocate...
Answered 14 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordNeighbourhood Policing: KentHome OfficeTabled 22 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10581More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of levels of neighbourhood policing in (a) Ashford constituency and (b) Kent.
Answer: The 2024-25 police funding settlement provides funding of up to £18.5 billion for the policing system in England and Wales. Kent Police’s funding will be up to £431.5m in 2024-25. This is in addition to £4m provided for the 2024-25 pay award which has bee...
Answered 28 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCrime Prevention: KentHome OfficeTabled 22 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10580More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what (a) funding her Department is providing and (b) steps her Department is taking to help prevent crime in (i) Ashford constituency and (ii) Kent.
Answer: The 2024-25 police funding settlement provides funding of up to £18.5 billion for the policing system in England and Wales. Kent Police’s funding will be up to £431.5m in 2024-25. This is in addition to £4m provided for the 2024-25 pay award which has bee...
Answered 28 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordGender Based Violence: KentHome OfficeTabled 22 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10579More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to help tackle street crime against women and girls in (a) Ashford constituency and (b) Kent.
Answer: The 2024-25 police funding settlement provides funding of up to £18.5 billion for the policing system in England and Wales. Kent Police’s funding will be up to £431.5m in 2024-25. This is in addition to £4m provided for the 2024-25 pay award which has bee...
Answered 28 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordAnti-social Behaviour: Electric Bicycles and Electric ScootersHome OfficeTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9323More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to help tackle anti-social behaviour associated with the use of electric bikes and scooters in Ashford constituency.
Answer: Tackling anti-social behaviour is a top priority for this Government, and a key part of our Safer Streets Mission to take back our streets. The Government will give police the powers they need to take illegal, dangerous and antisocial vehicles off the str...
Answered 21 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordElectric Bicycles and Electric ScootersHome OfficeTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9322More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with police forces on the enforcement of the law governing the use of electric bikes and scooters.
Answer: Tackling anti-social behaviour is a top priority for this Government, and a key part of our Safer Streets Mission to take back our streets. The Government will give police the powers they need to take illegal, dangerous and antisocial vehicles off the str...
Answered 21 Oct 2024
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