Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP: written questions
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Data ProcessingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12973More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps they are taking to use (a) artificial intelligence and (b) data to help increase their Department's productivity.
Answer: Defra is committed to improving its productivity, including through artificial intelligence and effective use of data. Central to this agenda will be delivering on our Digital and Data Transformation Strategy (2023-2030), which focuses on improving access...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero: Data ProcessingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12972More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps they are taking to use (a) artificial intelligence and (b) data to help increase their Department's productivity.
Answer: DESNZ is committed to improving its productivity, including through the use of artificial intelligence and effective use of data. All DESNZ staff have access to Copilot for the web, a work-safe generative AI tool that helps summarise and draft text. In ad...
Answered 13 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordBusiness: BerkshireDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12971More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to support local businesses in (a) Slough constituency and (b) Berkshire to access (i) funding and (ii) incentives for local net-zero projects.
Answer: Businesses have a vital role to play in the transition to net zero, from decarbonising their own operations, to working across their sectors and supply chains. Small and medium-sized businesses can visit the UK Business Climate Hub, which is run in partne...
Answered 13 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Education: Data ProcessingDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12792More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps they are taking to help increase productivity within their Department through the use of (a) artificial intelligence and (b) effective use of data.
Answer: The department is committed to improving its productivity, including through artificial intelligence (AI) and effective use of data.For example, a Microsoft Azure Open AI sandbox environment has been enabled to limited groups of users within the departmen...
Answered 15 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Data ProcessingMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12791More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to help increase productivity within his Department through the use of (a) artificial intelligence and (b) effective use of data.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is committed to improving its productivity and is establishing a central Productivity Portfolio to break down the barriers to productive working, and is actively investigating opportunities to drive productivity through the use of ...
Answered 12 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Culture, Media and Sport: Data ProcessingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12790More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps he is taking to help increase productivity within his Department through the use of (a) artificial intelligence and (b) effective use of data.
Answer: DCMS is committed to improving its productivity, including through artificial intelligence and more effective use of data, with projects across our science, analytical and digital functions.We have a number of initial small-scale AI pilots taking place, t...
Answered 14 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Labour TurnoverMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12786More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to improve retention rates in his Department.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence understands the importance of creating a positive working environment where all employees feel valued, included and motivated to contribute to the purpose of the Department. We have a stable turnover rate, and we are actively monit...
Answered 12 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordRoyal Fleet Auxiliary: Labour TurnoverMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12785More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to improve retention rates in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
Answer: The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) are highly valued, specialist personnel. We are committed to listening to their concerns and keeping a continued dialogue to address the issues they have raised. Recruitment and retention of staff remains a priority for the...
Answered 12 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordAir Force: Labour TurnoverMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12784More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to improve retention rates in the Royal Air Force.
Answer: As part of a Defence-wide initiative driven at a Ministerial level through the recently established Recruitment and Retention Board, the RAF is taking many steps to address the workforce challenge and retain our personnel. A People Campaign Plan is underw...
Answered 12 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordNavy: Labour TurnoverMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12783More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to improve retention rates in the Royal Navy.
Answer: The Royal Navy (RN) continues to meet its operational commitments, but tackling recruitment and retention challenges is a top priority.As part of a Defence-wide initiative driven at Ministerial level through the recently established Recruitment Retention ...
Answered 12 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordArmy: Labour TurnoverMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12782More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to improve retention rates in the Army.
Answer: Retention is one of the Army’s top priorities, supported by Defence. A retention strategy has been launched to address barriers to retention through a wholistic set of financial and policy initiatives spanning the entire employee lifecycle. Supported by a...
Answered 12 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: Data ProcessingDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12779More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he taking to help increase productivity within his Department through the use of (a) artificial intelligence and (b) effective use of data.
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade is committed to improving its productivity, including through artificial intelligence and effective use of data. For example, we are participating in the trial of Microsoft Copilot Pro, making secure AI tools availabl...
Answered 13 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordEmergency Calls: Hoaxes and False AlarmsMinistry of JusticeTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12752More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people were (a) prosecuted and (b) convicted for making hoax calls to the emergency services in each of the last five years.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice publishes data on the number of defendants prosecuted and convicted, including for ‘Improper use of public electronic communications network’ which will include hoax calls. This can be obtained by using HO offence code 19607 in the...
Answered 12 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services and Police: Post-traumatic Stress DisorderHome OfficeTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12751More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to reduce instances of post traumatic stress disorder within the (a) police and (b) fire service.
Answer: (a) PolicingThe Government has been clear that the wellbeing of our police is a priority, and we want to ensure that all police officers and staff have the appropriate support in place to thrive in their careers and continue to serve the public. Chief Con...
Answered 14 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Post-traumatic Stress DisorderMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12750More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to reduce instances of post traumatic stress disorder within the armed forces.
Answer: Measures are in place to increase awareness at all levels and to mitigate the development of operational stresses. These include pre-and post-deployment briefing and the availability of support, assessment and (if required) treatment, both during and afte...
Answered 12 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPost-traumatic Stress Disorder: Ambulance ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12731More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce instances of post traumatic stress disorder within the ambulance service.
Answer: At a national level, NHS England has a wide-ranging package of support for National Health Service staff. This includes a health and wellbeing guardian role to ensure board level scrutiny of local support systems, a focus on healthy working environments, ...
Answered 12 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordAmbulance Services: MisuseDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12730More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce the impact on the NHS from individuals who repeatedly misuse emergency ambulance services.
Answer: Inappropriate calls to 999 for an ambulance can impact on the availability and timeliness of services in a real emergency. All ambulance trusts have policies to deal with inappropriate or vexatious calls, and to manage frequent callers.NHS England deliver...
Answered 12 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services and Police: Hoaxes and False AlarmsHome OfficeTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12729More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the average cost is of hoax calls made to the (a) police and (b) fire service.
Answer: The Home Office does not hold this data.
Answered 14 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordEmergency Services: Hoaxes and False AlarmsHome OfficeTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12728More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will take steps to improve information sharing between emergency services on hoax callers.
Answer: Making a hoax phone call to the emergency services is a criminal offence. All calls to the emergency services are recorded and the number can be traced, even if withheld. Local services regularly remind the public of the serious consequences of hoax calls...
Answered 14 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordEmergency Services: Hoaxes and False AlarmsHome OfficeTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12727More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to help reduce the number of hoax calls to the emergency services.
Answer: Making a hoax phone call to the emergency services is a criminal offence. All calls to the emergency services are recorded and the number can be traced, even if withheld. Local services regularly remind the public of the serious consequences of hoax calls...
Answered 14 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPancreatic Cancer: Health EducationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12712More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to increase public awareness of pancreatic cancer symptoms.
Answer: NHS England is already taking steps to deliver a range of interventions to improve awareness of pancreatic cancer symptoms. NHS England runs Help Us Help You campaigns to increase knowledge of cancer symptoms and address barriers to acting on them, to enc...
Answered 11 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordMaternity Services: WomenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12711More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of trends in the level of maternal health inequalities affecting black women.
Answer: It is unacceptable that there are such stark inequalities in maternal outcomes. The Government is committed to closing the black and Asian maternal mortality gap. We are urgently considering the immediate action needed to tackle inequalities for women and...
Answered 11 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordEquitable Life Assurance Society: CompensationTreasuryTabled 4 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12481More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the adequacy of the compensation provided to Equitable Life investors via the Equitable Life payment scheme.
Answer: The Equitable Life Payment Scheme has been fully wound down and closed since 2016 and there are no plans to reopen any decisions relating to the Payment Scheme or review the £1.5 billion funding allocation previously made to it. Further guidance on the st...
Answered 8 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordKnives: AmnestiesHome OfficeTabled 4 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12464More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many surrender bins there were during the knife amnesty between 26 August 2024 and 23 September 2024.
Answer: Between 26 August 2024 and 23 September 2024, the Government ran a surrender and compensation scheme to allow owners of zombie-style knives and zombie-style machetes to surrender them and claim compensation before these weapons became prohibited by law on...
Answered 11 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPension CreditDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12424More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to ensure timely responses to Pension Credit applications.
Answer: The Department has secured funding for additional staffing to assist with the processing of the additional Pension Credit claims being made. The Department is significantly increasing the resource on Pension Credit to ensure it processes claims as quickly...
Answered 11 Nov 2024
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