Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP: written questions 2025
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Individual Savings AccountsTreasuryTabled 21 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40302More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to alter her policies on the (a) eligibility (b) use (c) thresholds for London house prices and (d) withdrawal penalties criteria for the Lifetime ISA.
Answer: The Lifetime ISA remains narrowly focused on supporting people to achieve the aspiration of home ownership, or to build up savings for later life. The property price cap supports most first-time buyers across the UK while targeting households that may fin...
Answered 31 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBroadband: South EastDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 21 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40283More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent discussions he has had with (a) local businesses and (b) residents on the coverage of full-fibre broadband in (i) Slough constituency and (ii) South East England.
Answer: The government is committed to delivering 2030 nationwide gigabit connectivity coverage, with 86% of premises now able to access a gigabit-capable connection thanks to a pro-competition regulatory environment. There is now a thriving market of over 100 pr...
Answered 28 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: WeldingMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40278More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking with Cabinet colleagues to expand (a) apprenticeship schemes and (b) skills training to meet demand for welders within the defence industry.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is working closely with Skills England and the Department for Education to ensure the boost in defence spending supports the training and development of new generations of defence sector workers required to support critical c...
Answered 27 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordNon-governmental Organisations: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40274More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with international non-governmental organisations that provide official development assistance.
Answer: This government remains fully committed to the UK playing a globally significant role on development; it is both in our national interest and in the interest of our partners across the globe. We are engaging with a range of partners and stakeholders on th...
Answered 2 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordMarginal Tax RatesTreasuryTabled 21 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40273More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 20 December 2024 to Question 19379 on Marginal Tax Rates, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of people earning just under £100,000 (a) working additional hours and (
Answer: As set out previously, within the personal tax system, withdrawal of the Personal Allowance affects those with income over £100,000 a year. It was introduced in 2010-11 and occurs gradually, with £1 of allowance lost for every £2 of income above the incom...
Answered 28 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: BerkshireDepartment for EducationTabled 21 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40272More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent estimate she has made of the average waiting time for a child to receive an education, health and care plan in (a) England, (b) Berkshire and (c) Slough constituency.
Answer: The department publishes official statistics on education, health and care (EHC) plans annually and these can be accessed here: https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/education-health-and-care-plans. This includes data at loca...
Answered 29 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordAlcoholic Drinks: MisuseDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40271More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what information his Department holds on the number of deaths that were directly attributable to alcohol in each of the last five years.
Answer: The following table shows the number of alcohol-specific deaths in England, deaths that have been wholly caused by alcohol consumption, for all age groups, from 2019 to 2023:Year20192020202120222023Deaths5,8196,9847,5567,9128,274 The Department will conti...
Answered 26 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordJuries: CompensationMinistry of JusticeTabled 21 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40270More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how much compensation was provided for (a) childcare, (b) other care, (c) food and drink, (d) travel and (e) parking costs to people on jury duty in real terms in each of the last five years.
Answer: Jurors can claim an amount towards loss of earnings and other costs incurred as a direct result of jury service, subject to a daily maximum. They can also claim travel costs and a contribution towards their refreshments.HMCTS does not collect or collate d...
Answered 27 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Bomb DisposalMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40269More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with charities that provide assistance to veterans who have (a) conducted and (b) assisted with Explosive Ordnance Disposal duties.
Answer: The Government works closely with the Armed Forces charity sector, who play a vital part in the wider support system for veterans; I meet regularly with representatives of Armed Forces charities to discuss the support available and how we can work effecti...
Answered 26 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBomb DisposalMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40268More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the UK's explosive ordnance removal capabilities in (a) the UK and (b) internationally.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence has a world leading Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search capability, providing critical support to military operations and UK resilience. Additionally, Defence recognises the importance of Explosive Ordnance Clearance (EOC) capab...
Answered 26 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBroadband: SloughDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39956More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he has taken to increase coverage of full-fibre broadband availability in Slough constituency.
Answer: The government is committed to delivering 2030 nationwide gigabit connectivity coverage, with 86% of premises now able to access a gigabit-capable connection thanks to a pro-competition regulatory environment. There is now a thriving market of over 100 pr...
Answered 28 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBroadband: SloughDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39955More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent assessment he has made of the availability of full-fibre broadband in Slough constituency.
Answer: The government is committed to delivering 2030 nationwide gigabit connectivity coverage, with 86% of premises now able to access a gigabit-capable connection thanks to a pro-competition regulatory environment. There is now a thriving market of over 100 pr...
Answered 28 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordData CentresDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39954More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what estimate he has made of the number of data centres built in England in each of the last five years.
Answer: The Government has not historically collected figures on the growth of data centre capacity but has monitored the market periodically and through industry engagement. Other sources for this historical data are available, for example through Tech UK or CBR...
Answered 28 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: WaterDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39953More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs on the implications of the use of Artificial Intelligence on the water supply.
Answer: My department has discussed the implications of Artificial Intelligence with DEFRA, and representatives from UK water companies, on multiple occasions. We also engage the AI data centre industry to understand how water is used and explore potential altern...
Answered 28 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordJohn Bunyan Fund for Freedom of Religion and BeliefForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39952More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what criteria will be used to determine allocations from the John Bunyan Fund.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's (FCDO) John Bunyan Fund provides funding to overseas posts to support the promotion and protection of freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all around the world. UK posts are invited to submit applicat...
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39951More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking tackle skills gaps within the defence industry.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) recognises that attracting and retaining the right mix of skills is critical to sustaining a vibrant, innovative and competitive UK defence sector. This is an important area of focus in the development of the Defence Industri...
Answered 27 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: WeldingMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39950More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate his Department has made of the number of vacancies for welders within the defence industry.
Answer: The demand for craft skills, including welders, is recognised across the defence sector and is a particular area of interest for the joint Government and industry Shipbuilding Skills Delivery Group. Meeting this demand is also recognised as a challenge ac...
Answered 27 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordWelding: TrainingDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39949More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of recent trends in the levels of welding training courses available.
Answer: The department supports learners who wish to have a career in welding through our technical education offer, with a range of high-quality qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities available at all levels. This includes the level 2 welder apprentices...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordWeldingDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39948More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the number of welders to meet demand in the (a) infrastructure, (b) construction and (c) manufacturing sector.
Answer: We are working across Government to understand the demand impacts for the construction sector to deliver our built environment and infrastructure commitments. This includes working with Skills England, who will bring businesses, training partners and unio...
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSubmarines: DeploymentMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39947More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he is taking steps to reduce the duration of submarine patrols.
Answer: The Royal Navy has successfully maintained Operation RELENTLESS – the Continuous At Sea Deterrent – without interruption for over 56 years. We do not disclose details of the operation, including the duration of time spent at sea, as such information could...
Answered 27 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordScience: ResearchDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39946More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to help increase the numbers of leading international scientists who choose to undertake their research in the UK.
Answer: The UK boasts a world-leading science base, supported by top universities and research institutions. We are open for business in science and technology and aim to be the destination of choice for globally mobile top talent.DSIT is committed to working wit...
Answered 28 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordTourism: CanadaDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 20 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39945More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent steps she has taken to help increase the number of tourists from Canada.
Answer: The UK Government is committed to strengthening tourism ties with Canada, recognising its importance as a key inbound market. Travellers from Canada made 37.2 million outbound visits in 2023, with a total international tourism expenditure of US$38.3 billi...
Answered 15 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Services: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39944More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve adult social care provision.
Answer: We recognise the challenges facing the adult social care system, and we are taking immediate action to improve the situation. These actions include:making up to £3.7 billion of additional funding available for social care authorities in 2025/26, including...
Answered 27 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMaternity Services: BerkshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39943More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps his Department has taken to help tackle maternal health inequalities in (a) Slough and (b) Berkshire.
Answer: It is unacceptable that there are such stark inequalities for women and babies. It is a priority for the Government to make sure that all women and babies receive the high-quality care they deserve, regardless of their background, location, or ethnicity.A...
Answered 26 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCommunity Health Services: Medical EquipmentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39942More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions has he had with stakeholders within the medical equipment industry on the provision of medical equipment to care facilities.
Answer: Local National Health Service procuring authorities are responsible for assessing the timeliness and quality of the medical equipment delivered for their patients, procured under contracts they hold with suppliers.The Department works closely with partner...
Answered 26 Mar 2025
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