Susan Murray MP: written questions
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Written questions
State Retirement Pensions: WomenDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13356More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the report by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman entitled Women’s State Pension age: our findings on injustice and associated issues, published on 21 March 2024, whether co
Answer: I was the first Minister in 8 years to meet the WASPI campaign group and listen to their concerns. We need time to review and consider the Ombudsman’s report along with the evidence provided during the investigation. Once this work has been undertaken, th...
Answered 14 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordNHS: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13119More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to paragraph 2.40 of the Autumn Budget 2024, HC 295, published on 30 October 2024, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of providing additional support to (a) GP pra
Answer: We have taken necessary decisions to fix the foundations in the public finances at the Autumn Budget, which has enabled the Spending Review settlement of a £22.6 billion increase in resource spending for the Department from 2023/24 outturn to 2025/26. The...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordNHS: DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11398More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that suitable stockpiles of essential medications are available to the NHS to limit the effects of production shortages.
Answer: Whilst stock of a small number of medicines is held by the Government, for example as a result of COVID-19 preparedness, stockpiling essential medicines centrally is not a tool that the Department uses to limit the effects of production shortages. While w...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordTourism: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 25 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11194More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on mitigating the potential impact of closing Scottish visitor centres.
Answer: The UK Government recognises the substantial contribution the Scottish tourism industry makes to the UK visitor economy. We are committed to working with industry to strengthen the future of this key sector.While tourism is devolved, we work closely with ...
Answered 31 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordFireworks: Anti-social BehaviourHome OfficeTabled 22 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10634More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of launching a review of the antisocial use of fireworks in residential areas.
Answer: The Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 provides the police and local authorities with a range of flexible tools and powers that they can use to respond quickly and effectively to anti-social behaviour, including the misuse of fireworks.To ...
Answered 30 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: AllergiesMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10584More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to accept people with dietary allergies into the armed forces.
Answer: The Department is assessing current policies and identifying those which obstruct individuals from joining the Armed Forces. It is essential that new entrants to the Armed Forces are medically fit to meet the various challenges of Service life and the rol...
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordChoirs: Tax AllowancesTreasuryTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10394More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will extend Orchestra Tax Relief to choirs.
Answer: The creative industries play a key role in driving economic growth. The Government is committed to supporting them as part of its plan to fix the foundations of the economy. Orchestra Tax Relief (OTR) provides tax relief at a rate of 50% on production cos...
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordChickenpox: VaccinationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10391More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation statement on a childhood varicella (chickenpox) vaccination programme, published on 14 November 2023, if he will make an assessment
Answer: The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) recommended a universal varicella, also known as chickenpox, vaccination programme be introduced as part of the routine childhood schedule. This recommendation was based on an assessment of the es...
Answered 25 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSikhs: ProtectionHome OfficeTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10362More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with West Midlands Police on the protection of Sikh separatist activists.
Answer: The Government is firmly committed to promoting and protecting the right to freedom of religion, or belief, and being a strong voice internationally in defence of this fundamental right.Any attempt to intimidate, harass or harm individuals in the UK will ...
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPrivate Education: Fees and ChargesDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4100More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will hold discussions with (a) business and (b) professional representatives on the potential impact of the introduction of VAT on independent school fees on the number of independent school leavers who
Answer: This government is committed to ending the VAT exemption that private schools enjoy. HM Treasury will deliver the tax changes and is engaging with a range of stakeholders as it carefully considers the impact of this policy.
Answered 11 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordPrivate Education: Fees and ChargesTreasuryTabled 3 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4099More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will ensure that revenues generated by VAT on independent school fees are passed on proportionally to devolved Administrations in (a) Scotland, (b) Wales and (c) Northern Ireland.
Answer: On 29 July, the Government announced that, as of 1 January 2025, all education services and vocational training provided by a private school in the UK for a charge will be subject to VAT at the standard rate of 20 per cent. This will also apply to boardin...
Answered 10 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordPrivate Education: Fees and ChargesTreasuryTabled 3 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4098More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of applying VAT to independent school fees on the affordability of those fees.
Answer: The Government is committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity, ensuring every child has access to high-quality education, which is why we have made the tough decision to end tax breaks for private schools. This will raise revenue for essential publ...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
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