Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP: written questions 2025
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Gaza: IsraelForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56875More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 3 June 2025 to Question 53953 on Gaza: Infant Mortality, whether the Israeli Government responded to the request to (a) stop military operations in
Answer: The UK continues to make clear that the UK stands firmly against Israel's resumption of military action in Gaza. We continue to call on the Government of Israel to lift restrictions immediately to enable humanitarian aid to enter at scale. We made this cl...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: IsraelForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56874More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 2 June 2025 to Question 51909 on Gaza: Humanitarian Aid, what the response of the Israeli ambassador was to the Government's positions that (a) it s
Answer: The Israeli ambassador has been left in no doubt about the UK's position. On 20 May, I summoned the ambassador to express the UK's firm opposition to Israel's resumption of military action in Gaza and its wholly inadequate aid delivery plan. I also demand...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: FamineForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56873More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer to Question 53142 on Gaza: Famine, what assessment his Department has made of the causes of (a) famine and (b) starvation risk in Gaza.
Answer: The UK is deeply concerned by the recent Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) snapshot report, which found that the whole of Gaza faces a critical risk of famine and that half a million people are facing starvation. The Full IPC Special Rep...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal Products: ImportsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56308More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent progress his Department has made on banning trophy hunting imports.
Answer: The Government committed to banning the import of hunting trophies in its manifesto and we will deliver on this. Defra continues to engage with relevant stakeholders to ensure that we can deliver a ban on the import of hunting trophies from species of con...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordParking: Fees and ChargesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55461More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent discussions she has had with local councils on the provision of free parking near (a) parks (b) recreational areas and (c) high streets.
Answer: Local authorities are empowered to determine their parking arrangements, as they are best suited to understand the best way of responding to local needs.They must do so in a way which meets standards set by national government that parking policies should...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSolar Power: HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55340More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent steps she has taken to financially support the installation of solar panel installation on homes.
Answer: Deploying rooftop solar remains a key priority for the Government and the forthcoming Solar Roadmap will set out actions for how we and industry will work together to achieve our ambition. As the first step towards the Warm Homes Plan, the Government has ...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordFootballDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55321More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had discussions with the English Football League on a potential increase in the number of teams promoted from National League into the English Football League.
Answer: We recognise the strength of feeling within the National League regarding promotion arrangements to the EFL and understand the desire for greater opportunities for clubs to progress through the football pyramid. The competitiveness and sustainability of t...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Bicycles: ImportsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55301More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of (a) legislation and (b) regulations in relation to direct-to-consumer e-bike imports.
Answer: UK product safety law requires that all consumer products must be safe before being placed on the market. Businesses, including those in supply chains for products manufactured overseas, have responsibilities to only make safe products available, and UK r...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Bicycles: Road Traffic OffencesDepartment for TransportTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55300More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent steps her Department has taken to help ensure the effective enforcement of legislation relating to e-bikes on roads.
Answer: Only e-bikes that comply in full with the requirements of the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle Regulations 1983 can be legally used on public roads. Where an e-bike does not comply with these Regulations, it counts as an e-moped or motorbike and must the...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Bicycles: Road Traffic OffencesDepartment for TransportTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55298More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of non-road legal (a) conversion kits and (b) e-bikes on road safety.
Answer: E-bikes may only be legally used on public roads where they comply, in full, with the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle Regulations 1983. This includes where they have been converted from a conventional pedal bike. E-bikes that do not comply with these Re...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: MetersDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55295More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent discussions has he had with energy suppliers on the timeline for the distribution of compensation to customers who were forced to have prepayment meters installed.
Answer: We have campaigned tirelessly on this issue since this scandal came to light, and I am pleased to see justice is finally being delivered to many of the affected families. The Secretary of State urged Ofgem to accelerate work to deliver payments earlier th...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53965More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with SMEs on barriers to defence procurement.
Answer: As part of our development of the Defence Industrial Strategy I have attended a series of Roundtable events with Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across the United Kingdom. These events provide an opportunity to engage with SMEs across the defence supp...
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Supply ChainsMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53964More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has had discussions with Cabinet colleagues on an unified security clearance system across the (a) Ministry for Defence, (b) Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and (c) Home Office for prospec
Answer: I can confirm that there is a unified security clearance system for His Majesty's Government, provided by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV), which is part of the Cabinet Office. UKSV is the single government vetting provider of National Security Vett...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSemiconductors: Supply ChainsMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53963More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the stability of the semiconductor supply chain for the UK defence industry.
Answer: The Department is actively engaged in de-risking critical defence supply chain vulnerabilities, including for semiconductors, working collaboratively with industry and our international partners to mitigate risks. We aim to identify critical pinch points ...
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53962More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with defence manufacturers on skills levels in that sector.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is working closely with the defence industry to ensure we have the skilled workforce we require across the defence sector and this is an important focus in the upcoming Defence Industrial Strategy. We will continue working with ind...
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordApprentices: DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53961More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he is taking steps to increase the number of apprenticeships within the defence sector.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is one of the largest providers of apprenticeships in the UK with over 25,000 apprenticeships across the Armed Forces and Civil Service in 2024. The MOD is working closely with the Department for Education and with the defenc...
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordFood Banks: South EastDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53960More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what information her Department holds on the number of (a) food banks there are, (b) donations made to food banks and (c) people who used foodbanks in (i) Slough and (b) the South East in 2024.
Answer: The Department does not hold information on the number food banks there are, nor the number of donations made to food banks in (i) Slough and (ii) the South East in 2024.Regional breakdowns of the number of individuals living in households that accessed a...
Answered 2 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEducational Psychology: VacanciesDepartment for EducationTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53959More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate she has made of the number of vacancies for educational psychologists.
Answer: This government’s ambition is that all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities or in alternative provision receive the right support to succeed in their education and as they move into adult life.The department does not h...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAdoption: PsychiatryDepartment for EducationTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53958More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of financial support available for therapy for adoptive children.
Answer: The adoption and special guardianship support fund (ASGSF) continues to offer adopted and kinship children a good standard of support, tailored to meet their individual needs. Where needed, local authorities and regional adoption agencies can use their ow...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAdoption and Special Guardianship Support FundDepartment for EducationTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53957More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she conducted an economic impact assessment on changes to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund.
Answer: The criteria for the adoption and special guardianship support fund will enable as many children and families as possible to access funding. The department always assesses the impact, including the economic impact, of changes on vulnerable children.
Answered 2 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordKnives: CrimeAttorney GeneralTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53956More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, what recent steps she has taken to help increase prosecution rates for knife crime.
Answer: This Government is committed to halving knife crime in the next decade as set out in our Safer Streets Mission.The number of cases that the CPS prosecuted for possession of a knife under the Criminal Justice Act 1988 and Prevention of Crime Act 1953 has r...
Answered 2 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses and Sole Traders: InnovationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53955More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent steps he has taken to support (a) innovation and (b) invention among (i) SMEs and (ii) sole traders.
Answer: Growth is the key mission for this government and supporting firms of all sizes to innovate is key to unlocking it. Innovate UK, the UK’s national innovation agency, supports over 10,000 businesses annually on their innovation journey and over the final s...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSole Traders: FinanceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53954More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the accessibility of financial support available for sole traders.
Answer: Small businesses are the heart of our high streets and communities and are essential to our vision for growth and economic success.The Government is committed to improving access to finance for small businesses, including sole traders, so they can grow an...
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: Infant MortalityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53953More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of the report by the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordi
Answer: As the Foreign Secretary said to this house on 20 May, the threat of starvation hanging over hundreds of thousands of civilians is abominable, this includes the risk to infants and children who are disproportionately affected by the conflict. On 19 May, w...
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53952More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the number of animals used for Defence Science and Technology Laboratory research in 2024.
Answer: The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory’s (Dstl) remit to provide safe and effective countermeasures for UK Armed Forces could not currently be achieved without some use of animals. The Ministry of Defence does not conduct animal experiments for the...
Answered 3 Jun 2025
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