Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP: written questions
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Science: 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
Original Parliament recordCommunity Health Services: Medical EquipmentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39941More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the (a) timeliness and (b) quality of medical equipment delivered to community care facilities for recently discharged hospital patients.
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
Original Parliament recordNicholas ProsperAttorney GeneralTabled 19 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39549More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of referring the sentencing of Nicholas Prosper to the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.
Answer: The Unduly Lenient Sentence (ULS) scheme allows the Law Officers to refer a sentence which appears unduly lenient to the Court of Appeal for it to review. If referred, the Court has the power to increase the sentence if it agrees that it is unduly lenient...
Answered 24 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordOverseas Trade: CanadaDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 17 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38659More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to increase trade between the UK and Canada.
Answer: The UK is taking various steps to strengthen our bilateral trade relationship with Canada, which was worth £27 billion in the 12 months to September 2024, up 7% on the previous 12 months.This includes our work with Canada on their ratification of the UK’s...
Answered 21 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordNatwest: SloughTreasuryTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38117More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions she has had with NatWest on the adequacy of the provision of its banking facilities in Slough.
Answer: Banking has changed significantly in recent years with many customers benefiting from the ease and convenience of remote banking. While branch closures are commercial decisions for banks, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) guidance expects firms to car...
Answered 19 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMusic and Night-time Economy: Sustainable DevelopmentDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38116More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department is taking steps with (a) local authorities and (b) industry stakeholders to help increase the sustainability of (i) live music venues and (ii) other aspects of the night-ti
Answer: The government is urging the live music industry to introduce a voluntary levy on tickets for stadium and arena shows, to help safeguard the future of the grassroots music sector. We welcome steps taken by industry to set up a charitable trust to distribu...
Answered 24 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: MoneyTreasuryTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38115More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she plans to take to help support small businesses with cash banking, in the context of trends in the number of closures of physical banks.
Answer: Banking has changed significantly in recent years with many customers benefiting from the ease and convenience of remote banking. While branch closures are commercial decisions for banks, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) guidance expects firms to car...
Answered 19 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCash DispensingTreasuryTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38114More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to bring forward legislative proposals to help ensure public access to cash.
Answer: Banking has changed significantly in recent years with many customers benefiting from the ease and convenience of remote banking. While branch closures are commercial decisions for banks, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) guidance expects firms to car...
Answered 19 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: SloughDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38113More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of school uniform costs on families in Slough.
Answer: The department published its latest research on the cost of school uniform in September 2024, which surveyed parents and carers of children aged 4 to 16 attending state-funded schools in England. The research can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government...
Answered 21 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: HomelessnessDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38112More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of access to mental health support for people who are (a) homeless and (b) in temporary accommodation.
Answer: We recognise the importance of reducing barriers to healthcare services for those experiencing homelessness, this includes those in temporary accommodation.All local health systems should have mechanisms in place to ensure their mental health services can...
Answered 24 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCash DispensingTreasuryTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38111More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of access to cash.
Answer: Banking has changed significantly in recent years with many customers benefiting from the ease and convenience of remote banking. While branch closures are commercial decisions for banks, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) guidance expects firms to car...
Answered 19 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordHomelessness: Thames ValleyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38110More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the availability of homeless shelter services in (a) Slough and (b) Thames Valley.
Answer: The government is clear levels of homelessness and rough sleeping are too high. As announced at the Budget, funding for homelessness services is increasing next year by £233 million compared to this year (2024/25). This increase brings total homelessness ...
Answered 19 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBank Services: SloughTreasuryTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38109More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of bank closures on people requiring in person banking services in Slough.
Answer: Banking has changed significantly in recent years with many customers benefiting from the ease and convenience of remote banking. While branch closures are commercial decisions for banks, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) guidance expects firms to car...
Answered 19 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBank Services: BerkshireTreasuryTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38108More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of the availability of banking facilities in (a) Slough and (b) Berkshire.
Answer: Banking has changed significantly in recent years with many customers benefiting from the ease and convenience of remote banking. While branch closures are commercial decisions for banks, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) guidance expects firms to car...
Answered 19 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMozambique: Liquefied Natural GasForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38107More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with UK Export Finance on funding for the Mozambique liquefied natural gas project.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office regularly engages with UK Export Finance officials on funding for the Liquified National Gas Project in Mozambique. UK Export Finance is currently in talks with project sponsors and other lenders regarding ...
Answered 25 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordClean EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38106More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent steps he has taken with global partners to achieve a global clean energy transition.
Answer: The UK works closely with international partners towards an accelerated global clean energy transition, building on our mission to make Britain a clean energy superpower. This includes working through the UNFCCC and other multilateral fora; through allian...
Answered 21 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMozambique: Liquefied Natural GasForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38105More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with (a) the families of British citizens and (b) British citizens impacted by the (i) ongoing security situation surrounding the Mozambique li
Answer: The UK continues to support British nationals throughout the ongoing IS-Mozambique insurgency in northern Mozambique. This includes engagement with families of those affected by security issues in Cabo Delgado. The UK is supporting efforts to counter the ...
Answered 25 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCare Homes: AllowancesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38104More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the criteria used to determine the amount allocated for the Personal Expenses Allowance for residents in care homes.
Answer: The personal expenses allowance (PEA) sets the statutory minimum amount of income an individual residing in a care home must be left with after being charged for their care. These rates are reviewed annually, and local authorities also have the discretion...
Answered 19 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCare Homes: AllowancesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38103More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the personal expenses allowance for residents of care homes.
Answer: The personal expenses allowance (PEA) sets the statutory minimum amount of income an individual residing in a care home must be left with after being charged for their care. These rates are reviewed annually, and local authorities also have the discretion...
Answered 19 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordShipping: National SecurityDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38102More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to update the national maritime security strategy, CP 724, published on 15 August 2022.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Transport has no current plans to publish a new national maritime security strategy. As announced by the PM, a new national security strategy will be published this summer.
Answered 18 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordShipping: SecurityCabinet OfficeTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38101More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the oral statement by the Prime Minister of 25 February 2025 on Defence and Security, Official Report, column 634, if he will initiate a review of maritime security to inform the new national s
Answer: There are no current plans to publish a separate national maritime security strategy. As announced by the Prime Minister, a new national security strategy will be published this summer.
Answered 21 Mar 2025
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