Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP: written questions 2025
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Unmanned Marine SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35738More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress the Royal Navy has made on the (a) development and (b) deployment of autonomous maritime mine hunting technologies.
Answer: The Royal Navy has made significant progress in developing autonomous maritime mine hunting technologies, since the delivery of the WILTON mine hunting system in 2020. WILTON has been assimilated into the wider Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) programme whic...
Answered 10 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBomb DisposalMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35737More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to increase the UK's explosive ordnance disposal capacity.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence has a world leading Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search (EOD&S) capability, providing critical support not just to military operations, but also to UK resilience and security through established arrangements in support of th...
Answered 13 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordEconomic Growth: WalesWales OfficeTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 903070More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on increasing economic growth in Wales.
Answer: Kickstarting economic growth is at the heart of our Plan for Change. Since coming into government, I have worked with UK and Welsh Government colleagues to drive over £1.5 billion in private investment from the likes of Eren Holding and Copenhagen Infrast...
Answered 12 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCybercrime: RussiaCabinet OfficeTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35362More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many cyber attacks were conducted by (a) Russia and (b) Russian-sponsored actors against (i) Government and (ii) Government-affiliated systems in the last 12 months.
Answer: The UK Government does not comment upon operational security matters.
Answered 10 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordHepatitis and HIV/AIDS: Accident and Emergency DepartmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34305More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions he has had with NHS trusts on the rollout of (a) HIV and (b) hepatitis opt-out testing in A&E departments in (i) Slough constituency and (ii) Berkshire .
Answer: Two hospitals within Berkshire, namely the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, and the Wexham Park Hospital in Slough, are involved in the second wave of the highly successful National Health Service emergency department blood borne viruses opt-out testi...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCancer: Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34304More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the care available to young people diagnosed with cancer in Slough.
Answer: The Department recognises that cancer in children and young people is different to cancer in adults, and should be treated as such, particularly in regard to treatment, diagnosis, and wider support.The Department is committed to getting the National Healt...
Answered 4 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordStudents: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 27 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34303More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent discussions she has had with Student Finance England on potential accommodations for students who have to pause studies for medical reasons.
Answer: Students who are absent from their course for more than 60 days due to illness and have agreed with their higher education (HE) provider to suspend their studies can apply to Student Finance England (SFE) to continue their cost of living support payments....
Answered 29 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordEndometriosis: BerkshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34302More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps he has taken to reduce endometriosis diagnosis times in (a) Slough and (b) Berkshire.
Answer: Patients have been let down for too long whilst they wait for the care they need. At the end of December 2024, the Referral to Treatment (RTT) gynaecology waiting list, which includes those waiting for endometriosis treatment, stood at 586,013 across Engl...
Answered 7 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordEndometriosis: BerkshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34301More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of endometriosis services in (a) Slough and (b) Berkshire.
Answer: Patients have been let down for too long whilst they wait for the care they need. At the end of December 2024, the Referral to Treatment (RTT) gynaecology waiting list, which includes those waiting for endometriosis treatment, stood at 586,013 across Engl...
Answered 7 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSupermarkets: WasteDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 27 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34300More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with supermarkets on reducing food waste.
Answer: No recent discussions have taken place on the subject of food waste prevention between retailers and the Secretary of State. This Government is committed to setting a clear roadmap to a circular economy – a future where our resources are used as efficient...
Answered 6 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordVisual Impairment: SloughDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33982More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the availability of visual rehabilitation services in Slough constituency.
Answer: Ministers and officials in the Department of Health and Social Care meet regularly with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to discuss a range of issues.Under the Care Act 2014, local authorities are tasked with the duty to shape the...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordVisual Impairment: RehabilitationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33981More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions he has had with the Department for Housing, Communities and Local Government on the adequacy of the provision of vision rehabilitation specialists.
Answer: Ministers and officials in the Department of Health and Social Care meet regularly with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to discuss a range of issues.Under the Care Act 2014, local authorities are tasked with the duty to shape the...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordVisual Impairment: RehabilitationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33980More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to increase the number of vision rehabilitation specialists in (a) Slough constituency and (b) Berkshire.
Answer: It is the responsibility of local authorities and the integrated care boards to commission therapy-led rehabilitation, reablement, and recovery services, including vision rehabilitation specialists, based on their assessment of local capacity and demand.T...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordStudents: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33979More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of continually accrued student loan interest on students when they pause their studies due to unforeseen circumstances.
Answer: UK higher education creates opportunity, is an engine for growth in the economy, and supports local communities. The department is committed to supporting the aspiration of every person who meets the requirements and wants to go to university.Student loan...
Answered 12 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: StaffDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33978More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the number of mental health workers in England.
Answer: The National Health Service workforce has been overworked for years, leading to staff becoming burnt out and demoralised and, while there has been growth in the mental health workforce over recent years, more is needed. That is why, as part of our mission...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33977More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the adequacy of waiting times for talking therapies in (a) Slough, (b) Berkshire and (c) England.
Answer: The latest NHS Talking Therapies data for England show that as of December 2024, 91.2% of people completing treatment waited less than six weeks for their first appointment, against a target of 75%. Additionally, 98.4% of people completing treatment waite...
Answered 12 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: BerkshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33976More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce waiting times for patients to receive mental health treatment in (a) Slough and (b) Berkshire.
Answer: We recognise that people with mental health issues are not getting the support or care they need, including in Slough and Berkshire, which is why we will fix the broken system to ensure we give mental health the same attention and focus as physical health...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordRoyal Mail: StandardsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33975More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has with Ofcom on Royal Mail's performance against their quality service targets.
Answer: Ministers and officials meet with Ofcom regularly to discuss a range of issues in relation to its role as the regulatory authority for the postal sector.As an independent regulator, it is for Ofcom to decide how to respond should Royal Mail fail to meet i...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSexual and Reproductive Health: SloughDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33974More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to increase access to sexual health services in Slough constituency.
Answer: Local authorities in England, including Slough Borough Council, are funded through a ring-fenced public health grant (PHG) to commission comprehensive, open access sexual health services. Therefore, it is the responsibility of local authorities to decide ...
Answered 7 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness Premises: Assistance AnimalsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33973More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she has taken steps to record the number of access refusals to people accompanied by (a) guide and (b) assistant dogs from (i) businesses and (ii) services.
Answer: I am replying to this parliamentary question as I have responsibility for the Disability Unit which has overall policy responsibility for assistance dogs. The Disability Unit has not taken steps to record the number of access refusals of assistance dogs i...
Answered 7 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness Premises: Assistance AnimalsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33972More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she has taken steps to increase public awareness of legislation relating to access rights for (a) guide and (b) other assistance dog owners.
Answer: The Equality Act 2010 places a general duty on businesses and service providers to make reasonable adjustments to allow disabled people, including people with assistance dogs, access to goods and services so they are not placed at a substantial disadvanta...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness Premises: Guide DogsWomen and EqualitiesTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33971More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what recent steps her Department has taken to help prevent unlawful access refusals into business premises for customers who require a guide dog.
Answer: The Equality Act 2010 provides strong protection to disabled people with guide dogs in a range of settings, including when accessing business premises. It is highly likely that access refusals will be unlawful and strong remedies are available to disabled...
Answered 6 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: CompensationDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33970More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the (a) accessibility and (b) ease of use of the delay repay systems used by each rail operator.
Answer: My Department conducts a bi-annual delay repay compensation survey which includes questions about accessibility and the ease of use of the system. The next survey is taking place this year and the results will be published in due course.
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMobile Phones: TheftHome OfficeTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33969More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate her Department has made of the number of smart phone thefts in (a) Slough and (b) the Thames Valley region in each of the last five years.
Answer: Set against soaring levels of snatch thefts and pickpocketing, crimes which often involve theft of mobile phones and which for too long have been neglected and not been effectively tackled, the Home Secretary recently brought together police, the National...
Answered 7 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMobile Phones: TheftHome OfficeTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33968More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent steps her Department has taken to help prevent smart phone theft.
Answer: Set against soaring levels of snatch thefts and pickpocketing, crimes which often involve theft of mobile phones and which for too long have been neglected and not been effectively tackled, the Home Secretary recently brought together police, the National...
Answered 7 Mar 2025
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