Tom Hayes MP: written questions 2024
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Business: FinanceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15131More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has had discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on making localised funding available to support businesses working together to help local economies.
Answer: The Government’s forthcoming Small Business Strategy will set out how national and local business-support schemes can align to increase growth and productivity. Existing offers available include the Business Support Service, local Growth Hubs across Engla...
Answered 26 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy SupplyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15105More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will take steps to ensure that (a) viable, (b) funded and (c) consented projects are delivered despite National Energy System Operator objections.
Answer: On 5 November, Government published an open letter,[1] jointly with Ofgem, supporting a reformed connections process that accelerates connections for viable projects aligned with strategic plans. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/aligning-grid-co...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordCommunity Energy: FinanceDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15102More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent progress he has made on considering proposals from local authorities for funding from the Local Power Plan.
Answer: The Local Power Plan, a core function of Great British Energy, will put communities at the heart of the energy transition. It will support Local and Combined Authorities and Community Energy Groups to roll out up to 8GW of renewable energy projects. Since...
Answered 27 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSolar PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15101More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the accuracy of the solar capacity identified in the report entitled Clean Power 2030, published by National Energy System Operator on 5 November 2024.
Answer: Work is ongoing to examine the ‘Clean Power 2030’ report from the National Energy System Operator (NESO). The Government will provide its own assessment of the generating capacity required to decarbonise the grid by 2030, in a Clean Power Action Plan, set...
Answered 27 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSolar Power: Bournemouth EastDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15100More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to support the fitting of rooftop solar panels on (a) new build and (b) existing homes in Bournemouth East constituency; and how such solar panels will con
Answer: Future standards next year will set new homes and buildings on a path that moves away from relying on volatile fossil fuel markets and ensures they are fit for a net zero future. Our Warm Homes Plan will transform homes across the country by making them c...
Answered 27 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSolar PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15099More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of the contribution of on-shore solar energy to delivering the Government's target of clean power by 2030.
Answer: The rapid expansion of onshore solar power will be critical to achieving the Government’s clean power mission. The Government will shortly publish its Clean Power Action Plan. Set for release by year-end, this will include estimates of the solar capacity ...
Answered 27 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordNurses: RegistrationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14874More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will have discussions with nursing organisations on the nurse registration fee requirement under article 9 of the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001.
Answer: The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is the independent regulator of nurses and midwives in the United Kingdom, and nursing associates in England. The Government has no current plans to amend the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001, to abolish the require...
Answered 21 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordNurses: RegistrationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14873More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of amending article 9 of the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001 to abolish the registration fee requirement.
Answer: The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is the independent regulator of nurses and midwives in the United Kingdom, and nursing associates in England. The Government has no current plans to amend the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001, to abolish the require...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: DevolutionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14871More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to page 58 of the Autumn Budget 2024, HC 295, what plans she has to include (a) parish and (b) town councils in (i) consultations and (ii) subsequent work by her D
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of town and parish councils for the role they play in empowering the communities they represent. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is involved in regular engagement with the sector.
Answered 21 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordNuclear PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14869More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has set a target for the share of power to be provided by (a) small modular reactors and (b) other nuclear power by 2035.
Answer: Nuclear power, as one of the most reliable, secure, low-carbon sources of electricity, is and will continue to be an essential part of our journey to net zero. This Government is working to get Hinkley Point C over the line, and, as announced at the Autum...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSmall Modular Reactors: South WestDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14868More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to (a) identify sites for and (b) deliver small modular nuclear reactors in the South West.
Answer: Great British Nuclear (GBN) completed its purchase of the site at Oldbury-on-Severn (Gloucestershire) in June 2024. As a site which has previously hosted a nuclear power station, and is now owned by GBN, Oldbury has the potential to host nuclear projects,...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSmall Modular Reactors: FinanceDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14867More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how much funding he plans to provide through Great British Energy for small modular reactors over the next 10 years.
Answer: As Great British Energy (GBE) will be operationally independent, the exact mix of technologies GBE chooses to invest in will be determined by the company due course. The Government is considering how GBE and Great British Nuclear (GBN) can work best toget...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordContinuing Care: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14864More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment has he made of the adequacy of the NHS continuing healthcare programme.
Answer: The Department works closely with NHS England, which holds integrated care boards accountable and engages with them to discharge their functions, including via regular and well-established assurance mechanisms.The Department also engages with the wider se...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordRailways: FaresDepartment for TransportTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14767More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will take legislative steps to limit the increase in the cost of single journey rail tickets relative to return tickets.
Answer: Regulated fares make up around 45 per cent of rail fares and include commuter fares, such as season ticket and shorter-distance peak return, alongside longer-distance off-peak returns to ensure an affordable, walk-up option is available for leisure passen...
Answered 26 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordRailways: TicketsDepartment for TransportTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14766More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will take steps to cap the administration fee charged by third party train ticket websites.
Answer: Third-party retailers have the option to charge a booking fee on their website, though not all of them do. Passengers can book rail tickets without a booking fee by purchasing direct from one of the train operating company websites/apps. Last year the Off...
Answered 26 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordRailways: FaresDepartment for TransportTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14765More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of creating a commuter pass similar to the Swiss Half Fare card that allows individuals to pay an upfront premium for a yearly pass and receive half price
Answer: There are many Railcards that provide eligible passengers a one third discount off the cost of most rail fares. Some Railcards in this suite can be used during the morning peak, although the 16-25, 26-30 and Veterans’ Railcards have a £12 minimum fare bef...
Answered 26 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSexual and Reproductive Health: InternetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14764More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to restore the Government's Sexwise website.
Answer: The Department has no plans to restore the Government’s Sexwise website. Extensive sexual and reproductive health information is readily available from other sources, which provide quality up-to-date information for the general public and healthcare profe...
Answered 20 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordBuildings: VATTreasuryTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13913More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make it her policy to remove VAT for building refurbishment works when energy performance targets are met to incentivise retrofit.
Answer: This Government is committed to improving the quality and sustainability of our housing stock, through improvements such as low carbon heating, insulation, solar panels, and batteries. This will be vital to making the UK more energy resilient and meeting ...
Answered 20 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: BuildingsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13911More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to incentivising energy performance-related improvements of commercial buildings in the private sector.
Answer: Minimum energy efficiency standards in non-domestic buildings have improved energy efficiency and Government has consulted on strengthening them. We will publish our government response early next year. In addition, our Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme r...
Answered 20 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordConstruction: WasteDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13910More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to support industry to reduce waste generated in the construction industry.
Answer: The 9 English Water and Sewerage Companies (WaSCs) submit data to the Environment Agency on the total quantity of sludge sent to different outlets to meet the European reporting requirements. The total sludge sent to the agriculture outlet over the last 1...
Answered 15 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordHousing: VATTreasuryTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13909More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make it her policy to review the VAT framework to reduce incentives towards (a) demolition and (b) rebuilding of housing.
Answer: This Government is committed to improving the quality and sustainability of our housing stock, through improvements such as low carbon heating, insulation, solar panels, and batteries. This will be vital to making the UK more energy resilient and meeting ...
Answered 20 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordConstruction: MaterialsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13908More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to support industry to reduce the embodied carbon emissions related to the (a) production and (b) use of new construction materials.
Answer: Ministers are considering options to reduce embodied emissions in industry by growing the demand for construction materials such as low carbon steel, cement and concrete. This includes resolving questions such as how embodied emissions in products are mea...
Answered 20 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPlanning: Carbon EmissionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13857More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will have discussions with the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero on the potential impact of planning policy on target reductions in the UK carbon account
Answer: Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing the world today, and the planning system can play a powerful role in helping to mitigate and adapt to its effects. Our recent consultation on proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framewor...
Answered 20 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordBuildings: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13696More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make it her policy to reform (a) planning policy and (b) permitted development rights to support the high quality retrofit of existing buildings.
Answer: Improving energy efficiency and decarbonising buildings is a crucial element in our mission to make Britain a clean energy superpower. The National Planning Policy Framework encourages the reuse of existing resources, including through the conversion of e...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordBuilding RegulationsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13695More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to respond the consultation on Future Homes and Buildings Standard.
Answer: The Future Homes and Buildings Standards consultation was published in December 2023 and closed in March 2024, and a government response has not yet been issued. We fully support the need for low carbon homes, fit for a net zero future. We are reviewing p...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
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