Sonia Kumar MP: written questions 2024
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Written questions
Cardiovascular diseases: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11674More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department is taking steps to commission research into new cardiovascular treatments.
Answer: The Government, through the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) is committed to funding high quality, timely research that leads to improved outcomes for patients and the public and makes the health and social care system more efficient,...
Answered 11 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: WomenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11135More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment the Department has made of the potential impact of women’s health hubs on health disparities in the treatment of (a) endometriosis, (b) polycystic ovary syndrome, (c) other menstrua
Answer: Women’s health hubs bring together healthcare professionals and existing services to provide integrated women’s health services in the community, centred on meeting women’s needs across their life course. Hubs have potential to have a positive impact on r...
Answered 1 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: PovertyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2211More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of trends in the level of spending on international aid on the effectiveness of his Department's steps to tackle (a) hun
Answer: We are committed to a modernised approach to international development, based on a reconnected Britain, with a strong focus on poverty and hunger. We will reset our relationship with the global South, founded on genuine respect and partnership to support ...
Answered 6 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordPancreatic CancerDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2022More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he plans to take to tackle pancreatic cancer.
Answer: NHS England is delivering a range of interventions that are expected to improve early diagnosis and treatment for patients with suspected and diagnosed pancreatic cancer. For early diagnosis, this includes providing a route into pancreatic cancer surveill...
Answered 1 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordPublic Transport: DisabilityDepartment for TransportTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1835More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department plans to take to increase the accessibility of public transport for (a) people with disabilities and (b) other residents in Dudley.
Answer: The government knows that Britain needs a modern transport network to help kickstart economic growth and we are working to address these issues and build a truly accessible and inclusive transport system that works for everyone.I am committed to championi...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordTransport: DudleyDepartment for TransportTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1834More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department plans to take to improve (a) public transportation links, (b) road maintenance and (c) other transport infrastructure in Dudley constituency.
Answer: The Dudley constituency will benefit from a number of Department for Transport projects. These include the substantial projects of the new Dudley bus and Metro Interchange, and the first phase of the Wednesbury Metro tram extension to Dudley. These are bo...
Answered 2 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordEmployment: DudleyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 23 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1430More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to ensure that people in Dudley have access to improved employment prospects; and what steps she is taking to (a) reduce unemployment and (b) enhance skill development.
Answer: Under new leadership the DWP will shift from being a department for welfare to being the department for work. We will create a new jobs and careers service, bringing together Jobcentre Plus and the National Careers Service.The service will be focused on h...
Answered 31 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordObesity: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1425More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to tackle childhood obesity in Dudley.
Answer: The Government recognises that prevention will always be better, and cheaper, than a cure. We will take action to prevent and tackle the obesity crisis head on, creating the healthiest generation of children ever.As set out in the King’s Speech, we are co...
Answered 29 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordME/CFS: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1395More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve (a) diagnosis, (b) treatment and (c) awareness of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) in the NHS.
Answer: The Department, through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), provides funding for research projects which aim to understand the underlying causes of myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), and fin...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordHigher Education: DisadvantagedDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1173More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to (a) improve university access for students from underrepresented backgrounds and (b) tackle financial barriers faced by such students.
Answer: The government will support the aspiration of every person who meets the requirements and wants to go to university, regardless of their background.Too many people across our country do not get the opportunity to succeed. The government will act to change...
Answered 31 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordEducation: DisadvantagedDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1172More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to tackle disparities in educational attainment between the most and least affluent area; and whether she plans to review the funding formula to help ensure more effective distribution
Answer: The department wants to break down barriers to opportunity for every child, no matter what their background, and have an education system in which all children and young people can achieve and thrive. All children deserve to have the best start in life,...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordAnti-social Behaviour and CrimeHome OfficeTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1171More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to tackle (a) antisocial behaviour, (b) vandalism, (c) noise disturbances and (d) public disorder (i) nationally and (ii) in Dudley 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.We will put thousands of neighbourhood police and community support officers into local communities so that residen...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordPeriod PovertyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 772More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to tackle period poverty.
Answer: Since 2019 the National Health Service has made free period products available to every hospital patient who needs them, including long-term in-patients. The Department for Education’s period product scheme provides access to free period products for all ...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordUrban Areas: DudleyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 771More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what data her Department holds on investment in Dudley town centre in the last 10 years.
Answer: This Government is fully committed to rejuvenating our high streets and supporting the businesses and communities that make our town centres successful.Through the English Devolution Bill we will introduce a strong new ‘right to buy’ for valued community ...
Answered 26 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordEmpty Property: DudleyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 770More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department plans to take to help (a) revitalize commercial areas and (b) encourage new businesses to occupy vacant properties in Dudley constituency.
Answer: This Government is fully committed to rejuvenating our high streets and supporting the businesses and communities that make our town centres successful.Through the English Devolution Bill we will introduce a strong new ‘right to buy’ for valued community ...
Answered 26 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: TheftHome OfficeTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 769More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many keyless vehicle thefts there were in Dudley constituency in the last 12 months; and what methodology her Department uses to collect this information.
Answer: Estimate from the Crime Survey of England and Wales (for the year ending March 2023) showed the two most common methods of entry in theft of vehicles in England and Wales are “Offender manipulated signal from remote locking device” (40%) and “Offender use...
Answered 26 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: TheftHome OfficeTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 768More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to help tackle the use of keyless theft equipment in vehicle-related crimes; if she will make an assessment of the effectiveness of existing legislation for tacklin
Answer: Estimate from the Crime Survey of England and Wales (for the year ending March 2023) showed the two most common methods of entry in theft of vehicles in England and Wales are “Offender manipulated signal from remote locking device” (40%) and “Offender use...
Answered 26 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: DudleyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 431More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he plans to take to improve the (a) availability and (b) quality of physical rehabilitation services in Dudley.
Answer: We recognise that the National Health Service and social care face many challenges, including in the area of physical rehabilitation services. We need to have effective rehabilitation services available when people need them to help them recover and retur...
Answered 31 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordHealth: DudleyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 427More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he plans to take to reduce health inequalities in Dudley.
Answer: As part of our health mission, the Government is committed to ensuring people live well for longer. This includes tackling the determinants that underpin stark health inequalities, to halve the gap in healthy life expectancy between the richest and poores...
Answered 23 Jul 2024
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