Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP: written questions
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Middle East: British Nationals AbroadForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64784More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent steps he has taken to ensure the safe return of British nationals from countries impacted by airspace closures in the Middle East.
Answer: Support to British nationals remains our top priority and we have worked at pace to ensure those who wanted to leave left safely. Consular teams have worked round the clock to support British nationals in the region. As soon as Israeli airspace re-opened ...
Answered 10 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordBank Cards: Fees and ChargesTreasuryTabled 23 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61780More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with (a) the Payment Systems Regulator and (b) representatives of the payments industry on merchant interchange fees.
Answer: The government is committed to ensuring a world-leading payments ecosystem that meets the needs of all businesses and consumers, as reflected in the National Payments Vision. This includes support for regulation of interchange fees. Government ministers a...
Answered 27 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPatents: Sole TradersDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61216More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has made an assessment of the adequacy of the financial support available for sole traders applying for a patent.
Answer: The Government provides a range of support to inventors, including sole traders, so they may identify, protect and commercialise their intellectual property through tools found on GOV.UK.The Government considers the fees charged by the Intellectual Proper...
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60924More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on ensuring the safety of people retrieving aid in Gaza.
Answer: The UK is appalled by reports of civilian fatalities at aid distribution sites in Gaza. This underscores the urgent need to protect civilians accessing humanitarian assistance. The Foreign Secretary raised the safety of aid workers with Israeli Foreign Mi...
Answered 1 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: Drinking WaterForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60922More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had recent discussions with (a) his Israeli counterpart, (b) the United Nations and (c) humanitarian organisations on the availability of safe drinking water i
Answer: The UK works closely with partners to provide the delivery of vitally needed humanitarian aid to Gaza. Desalination plants must be able to operate and provide clean drinking water for civilians. In the last financial year, we provided a £2 million uplift,...
Answered 1 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordImports: Occupied TerritoriesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 18 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60920More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to ban the import of produce from Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Answer: The UK Government has a clear position that Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories are illegal under international law. There are clear risks related to economic and financial activities in the settlements, and we do not encourage or ...
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBank Cards: Fees and ChargesTreasuryTabled 18 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60915More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with (a) the payment systems regulator and (b) representatives of the payments industry on the adequacy of interchange fee caps.
Answer: Government ministers have meetings with a wide variety of organisations. Details of ministerial meetings are published on a quarterly basis and are available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hmt-ministers-meetings-hospitality-giftsand-oversea...
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordElectronic Funds Transfer: FraudTreasuryTabled 18 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60905More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the maximum reimbursement limit for victims of authorised push payment fraud.
Answer: The Government is committed to tackling fraud and protecting victims from this appalling crime. The Government has committed to introduce a new and expanded fraud strategy to create a unified and co-ordinated response from government, law enforcement and ...
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordElectronic Funds Transfer: FraudTreasuryTabled 18 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60903More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent steps she has taken to help protect consumers from authorised push payment fraud.
Answer: The Government is committed to tackling fraud and protecting victims from this appalling crime. The Government has committed to introduce a new and expanded fraud strategy to create a unified and co-ordinated response from government, law enforcement and ...
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: South EastDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60871More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps has he taken to help reduce waiting times for mental health treatment in the South East.
Answer: Waiting times for those referred to mental health services are too high all across England, including in the South East.Too many people with mental health issues are not getting the support or care they need, which is why we will fix the broken system to ...
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPigs: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 18 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60870More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the use of farrowing crates on the welfare of farmed pigs.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 2 April 2025 to the hon. Member for Birmingham Northfield, PQ UIN 41698.
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHelp to Buy Scheme: Individual Savings AccountsTreasuryTabled 17 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60654More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Government plans to increase the purchase limit for properties outside of London when using a Help to Buy ISA.
Answer: This Government is committed to helping first time buyers own their own home, and will do this by building 1.5 million more homes.The Government keeps savings policy under review, any changes to savings policy would be made at a relevant fiscal event.
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Transport: AccessDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60653More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent progress she has made with local transport organisations on making interchanges from local public transport to national transport step-free.
Answer: The government is committed to making public transport and infrastructure more inclusive and accessible, to allow people to make the journeys they want and need. It is key that government, local authorities and transport operators work together to achieve...
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCourier Services and Taxis: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60595More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent steps she has taken to ensure adequate (a) working conditions and (b) pay for app-based (i) private hire drivers and (ii) couriers.
Answer: In “Next Steps to Make Work Pay” the Department for Business and Trade committed to consulting on a simpler framework for employment status. As part of this consultation, it will also explore how to implement the targeted and specific manifesto commitment...
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordFlood Control: Slough and Thames ValleyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60594More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent steps he has taken to financially support the installation of flood defences in (a) Slough constituency and (b) the Thames Valley.
Answer: We’re investing a record £2.65 billion in 2024/25 and 2025/26 to improve flood resilience by maintaining, repairing and building flood defences. The full list of over 700 schemes to benefit from fresh funding this year, including Thames Valley and Slough,...
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHospices: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60593More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to increase funding for hospice care.
Answer: We are supporting the hospice sector with a £100 million capital funding boost for adult and children’s hospices in England to ensure they have the best physical environment for care. The funding will help hospices to provide the best end of life care to ...
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordShopliftingHome OfficeTabled 16 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60063More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions she has had with retailers on the prevention of shoplifting.
Answer: Shop theft continues to increase at an unacceptable level and we will not stand for it. That’s why our Crime and Policing Bill introduces a new offence of assaulting a retail worker to protect the hardworking and dedicated staff that work in stores. Also ...
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Transport: Crimes of ViolenceDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60062More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent steps her Department has taken to help prevent (a) violence and (b) abuse against public transport workers.
Answer: There is no place for abuse or assault of any worker; everyone should feel safe and be safe whilst working. The Government values the commitment of everyone who works in the public transport sector ensuring the continued running of all the vital services...
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordRetail Trade: Crimes of ViolenceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 16 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60052More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with the (a) Home Secretary and (b) Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the prevention of violence against retail workers.
Answer: Retail crime remains a significant concern, and we are taking steps including measures in the Crime and Policing Bill and in the Safer High Streets missions to tackle this important issue.We are increasing police spending power by an average 2.3% per year...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordRetail Trade: Crime PreventionDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 16 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60051More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with retailers on the prevention retail crime.
Answer: Retail crime remains a significant concern, and we are taking steps including measures in the Crime and Policing Bill and in the Safer High Streets missions to tackle this important issue.We are increasing police spending power by an average 2.3% per year...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDental Services: PensionersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59807More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the affordability of NHS dental treatment for pensioners not in receipt of Pension Credit.
Answer: There are a range of exemptions to National Health Service dental patient charges for those who need the most financial support. 48.6% of courses of dental treatment were delivered to adults and children who were exempt from charges in 2023/24. Eligibilit...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDental Services: PensionersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59806More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of financial support available to pensioners for dental treatment.
Answer: There are a range of exemptions to National Health Service dental patient charges for those who need the most financial support. 48.6% of courses of dental treatment were delivered to adults and children who were exempt from charges in 2023/24. Eligibilit...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDental Services: BerkshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59805More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps he has taken to improve access to dental appointments in (a) Slough constituency and (b) Berkshire.
Answer: The Government plans to tackle the challenges for patients trying to access National Health Service dental care with a rescue plan to provide 700,000 more urgent dental appointments and recruit new dentists to areas that need them most. To rebuild dentist...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPeriod PovertyWomen and EqualitiesTabled 13 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59804More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether she has had discussions with Cabinet colleagues on a cross-government strategy to eliminate period poverty.
Answer: We recognise that period poverty is a symptom of the wider pressures of the cost of living, which is why this Government is focussed on raising living standards in every part of the UK, so working people have more money in their pocket, and supporting tho...
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPaternity LeaveDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59803More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has any plans to review the length of statutory paternity leave.
Answer: The Government is committed to making sure that parents receive the best possible support to balance their work and home lives. The Employment Rights Bill will make Paternity Leave a ‘day one’ Right allowing eligible employees to give notice of their inte...
Answered 23 Jun 2025
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