Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP: written questions 2024

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Home Office: PolicyHome OfficeTabled 28 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16818More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how their Department defines strategy.
Answer: The definition is detailed in the Functional Standards Common Glossary, which is published on the gov.uk website.
Answered 6 Dec 2024
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: PolicyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16817More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how their Department defines strategy.
Answer: The definition is detailed in the Functional Standards Common Glossary, which is published on the gov.uk website.
Answered 10 Dec 2024
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Cabinet Office: PolicyCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16816More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how their Department defines strategy.
Answer: The definition is detailed in the Functional Standards Common Glossary, which is published on the gov.uk website.
Answered 5 Dec 2024
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Ministry of Justice: PolicyMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16815More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how their Department defines strategy.
Answer: The definition is detailed in the Functional Standards Common Glossary, which is published on the gov.uk website.
Answered 4 Dec 2024
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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: PolicyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16814More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how their Department defines strategy.
Answer: The definition is detailed in the Functional Standards Common Glossary, which is published on the gov.uk website.
Answered 9 Dec 2024
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Ministry of Defence: PolicyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16813More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how their Department defines strategy.
Answer: As defined in the Functional Standards Common Glossary, “a strategy outlines longer term objectives, outcomes and outputs, and the means to achieve them, to inform future decisions and planning”. The Functional Standards Common Glossary is published on th...
Answered 6 Dec 2024
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Department of Health and Social Care: PolicyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16812More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how their Department defines strategy.
Answer: The definition is detailed in the Functional Standards Common Glossary, which is published on the GOV.UK website.
Answered 4 Dec 2024
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Department for Work and Pensions: PolicyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16811More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how their Department defines strategy.
Answer: The definition is detailed in the Functional Standards Common Glossary, which is published on the gov.uk website.
Answered 4 Dec 2024
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Department for Transport: PolicyDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16810More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how their Department defines strategy.
Answer: The definition is detailed in the Functional Standards Common Glossary, which is published on the gov.uk website.
Answered 6 Dec 2024
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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: PolicyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 28 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16809More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how their Department defines strategy.
Answer: The definition is detailed in the Functional Standards Common Glossary, which is published on the gov.uk website.
Answered 6 Dec 2024
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: PolicyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16802More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how their Department defines strategy.
Answer: The definition is detailed in the Functional Standards Common Glossary, which is published on the GOV.UK website.
Answered 5 Dec 2024
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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: PolicyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 28 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16801More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how their Department defines strategy.
Answer: The definition is detailed in the Functional Standards Common Glossary, which is published on the gov.uk website.
Answered 5 Dec 2024
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Department for Education: PolicyDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16800More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how their Department defines strategy.
Answer: The definition is detailed in the Functional Standards Common Glossary, which is published on the GOV.UK website.
Answered 6 Dec 2024
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport: PolicyDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16799More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how their Department defines strategy.
Answer: The definition is detailed in the Functional Standards Common Glossary, which is published on the gov.uk website.
Answered 6 Dec 2024
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Department for Business and Trade: PolicyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 28 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16798More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how their Department defines strategy.
Answer: The definition is detailed in the Functional Standards Common Glossary, which is published on the gov.uk website.
Answered 6 Dec 2024
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Higher Education: ScienceDepartment for EducationTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16539More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many university (a) biology, (b) chemistry and (c) physics departments (i) opened and (ii) closed in the last five years.
Answer: The government is committed to promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and skills to ensure the UK remains competitive in the global economy. Universities operate as autonomous institutions, therefore specific data on t...
Answered 5 Dec 2024
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Crime Prevention: Thames ValleyHome OfficeTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16481More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent steps has she taken to help tackle crime in (a) Slough constituency and (b) Thames Valley region.
Answer: This Government has put prevention front and centre of our plans to improve the lives of people across the United Kingdom. The Safer Streets Mission is the vehicle to drive delivery across Government to halve violence against women and girls, halve knife ...
Answered 5 Dec 2024
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Russia: UkraineMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16236More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department plans to restart regular written intelligence briefings to hon. Members on the Russian-Ukrainian war.
Answer: Since the new Government was formed we have held two oral briefings for Parliamentarians on Ukraine, with a third planned before Christmas. These offered Parliamentarians the chance to be briefed and ask questions about developments in Ukraine.Regular wri...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
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Business: Government AssistanceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16229More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on taking steps to help support high street businesses.
Answer: Revitalising our high streets is a priority for this government. The Secretary of State and I are working with MHCLG to engage colleagues across Whitehall in delivering a cross-government approach for creating better conditions for high street businesses ...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
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Fraud: CoronavirusAttorney GeneralTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16228More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, what recent discussions she has had with the Crown Prosecution Service on the prosecution of covid-19 related fraud.
Answer: This Government is committed to recouping public money lost in pandemic-related fraud. As promised in our manifesto, the Government appointed a Covid Counter-Fraud Commissioner, Mr Tom Hayhoe on 3 December. He is expected to engage with both the Crown Pro...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
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Dental Services: AccessDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16227More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of access to NHS dentists.
Answer: Dental Statistics - England 2023-24, published by the NHS Business Services Authority on 22 August 2024, is available at the following link:https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/statistical-collections/dental-england/dental-statistics-england-202324The Government pla...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
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Defence: Iron and SteelMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16187More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what data his Department holds on the proportion of steel used in defence programmes that was manufactured in the UK.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence contributes to the Department for Business and Trade’s annual steel in public procurement return available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/steel-public-procurement The Government will bring forward a new cross Governm...
Answered 9 Dec 2024
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Defence: Iron and SteelMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16186More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many and what proportion of steel companies that are classed by his Department as critical suppliers into UK defence programmes are based in the UK.
Answer: The UK steel industry is an important strategic national asset, vital for our security and our economy. Our industry partners of all sizes are very much at the heart of our One Defence approach and we recognise the value that suppliers bring to the UK def...
Answered 9 Dec 2024
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Military Bases: Diego GarciaTreasuryTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16185More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 22 November 2024 to Question 14333, from which Department's budget funding related to the proposed lease of the military base on Diego Garcia will be allocated; whether additional Treasury
Answer: The UK-Mauritius treaty enabling the continued operation of the base on Diego Garcia is still subject to finalisation and signature. The government will lay it before parliament for scrutiny and intends to introduce necessary implementation legislation be...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
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Heathrow Airport: RailwaysDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16184More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department has had recent discussions with representatives of (a) Heathrow Airport, (b) Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce and (c) Network Rail on a potential western rail link to Heathrow.
Answer: Officials from my Department met with representatives of the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce during the summer to discuss the business case for the Western Rail Link to Heathrow. There have not been recent meetings with Heathrow Airport Ltd and Network ...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
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