Tim Roca MP: written questions 2025

Written questions

• Visas: PalestiniansHome OfficeTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29239More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of a visa scheme for Palestinians.

  Answer: Palestinians who wish to come to the UK can already do so via the existing range of routes available which allow a person to apply to work, study, settle or join family in the UK. More information on all routes available for a person to apply to work, stu...

  Answered 13 Feb 2025

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• NeonicotinoidsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25545More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to ban the use of neonicotinoid pesticides.

  Answer: This Government is clear that we will change existing policies to end the use of neonicotinoid pesticides that threaten bees and other vital pollinators.

  Answered 7 Feb 2025

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• General Practitioners: RecruitmentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24368More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with NHS England on (a) the timetable for the next review of the Additional Roles Reimbursement scheme and (b) the findings of previous ARRS reviews on GP control of mon

  Answer: The Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) is subject to an annual review as part of the consultation on the GP Contract with the General Practitioners Committee in England, of the British Medical Association. NHS England works closely with the Depa...

  Answered 22 Jan 2025

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• Afghanistan: WomenForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 7 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22500More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of supporting charities that support pregnant women and newborn babies in Afghanistan.

  Answer: The UK is committed to supporting vital health services in Afghanistan, including for pregnant women and newborn babies. Our £161 million aid programme provides support to the most vulnerable, delivered through non-governmental organisations, UN agencies,...

  Answered 17 Jan 2025

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• UK Relations with EUCabinet OfficeTabled 7 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22499More

  Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of establishing an independent inquiry into options for the future UK-EU relationship.

  Answer: The Government was elected on the basis of a manifesto commitment to reset the UK’s relations with the European Union, including through a broad-based security pact and tackling barriers to trade. There are no plans to establish an independent inquiry int...

  Answered 14 Jan 2025

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• Defibrillators: VATTreasuryTabled 7 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22498More

  Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of making defibrillators exempt from VAT.

  Answer: The Government currently provides VAT reliefs to aid the purchase of defibrillators. For example, when an Automated External Defibrillator is purchased with funds provided by a charity and then donated to an eligible body, no VAT is charged. Furthermore, ...

  Answered 13 Jan 2025

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