Tom Hayes MP: written questions 2025
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NHS Trusts: Subsidiary CompaniesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55631More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with (a) Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, (b) University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust and (c) Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust on t
Answer: Contract award decisions in the National Health Service fall directly to individual NHS bodies, who are responsible for running their own procurement exercises. Ministers at the Department do not have general powers in legislation to direct trusts in rela...
Answered 10 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS Trusts: Subsidiary CompaniesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55613More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of proposals to create a subsidiary company by NHS trusts in Dorset on (a) jobs and (b) existing terms and conditions.
Answer: Contract award decisions in the National Health Service fall directly to individual NHS bodies, who are responsible for running their own procurement exercises. Ministers at the Department do not have general powers in legislation to direct trusts in rela...
Answered 10 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordEnglish Language: EducationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54487More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he has taken to promote English as a Foreign Language schools in global markets.
Answer: My Department works closely with English UK and has provided support for their English with Confidence campaign, including through the production of promotional material and hosting English language teaching agents during familiarisation visits. Most rece...
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEducational Visits: EU CountriesHome OfficeTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54486More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of enabling school groups to travel to the EU with ID cards.
Answer: Entry requirements to the EU are a matter for EU Member States.
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEnglish Language: EducationHome OfficeTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54485More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has had discussions with the British Council on the potential merits of making Accreditation UK the main oversight body for English as a Foreign Language schools.
Answer: The Home Office regularly engages with a range of stakeholders when developing policy.
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: StudentsHome OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54221More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the White Paper entitled Restoring Control over the Immigration System, publish on 12 May 2025, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of her proposed changes to short-
Answer: Further details of all the measures announced in the White Paper will be set out in due course, and where necessary, subject to consultation.Across Government, we will also make it easier for those already in the UK, working with partners in the Departmen...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEnglish Language: EducationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54220More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of English as a Foreign Language schools on (a) the UK and (b) Bournemouth economy.
Answer: English UK have just released an assessment of the value of English Language Teaching (ELT) to the UK economy. The report assessed that the sector contributed almost £2 billion of GVA to the UK economy in 2024. Bournemouth, as one of the main centres for ...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordYouth Mobility Scheme: United Arab EmiratesHome OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54219More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of a youth mobility scheme with the United Arab Emirates.
Answer: The Home Office keeps all aspects of the immigration system under regular review, consistent with our commitment to reduce net migration significantly over the course of parliament.
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordYouth Mobility Scheme: Saudi ArabiaHome OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54218More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of a youth mobility scheme with Saudi Arabia.
Answer: The Home Office keeps all aspects of the immigration system under regular review, consistent with our commitment to reduce net migration significantly over the course of parliament.
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordYouth Mobility Scheme: TurkeyHome OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54217More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of a youth mobility scheme with Turkey.
Answer: The Home Office keeps all aspects of the immigration system under regular review, consistent with our commitment to reduce net migration significantly over the course of parliament.
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordOverseas Students: VisasDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54216More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on visa applications for students attending English as a Foreign Language (EFL) schools.
Answer: As the Minister for Exports, I regularly meet with ministerial counterparts to discuss DBT's interests with regards to International Education. I am due to have a meeting with the Minister for Migration shortly to discuss these interests, including that o...
Answered 4 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPlan for NeighbourhoodsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52948More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she plans to take to evaluate the impact of Phase One of her Plan for Neighbourhoods; and whether she plans for Phase Two to include neighbourhoods beyond the initial
Answer: The new £1.5 billion Plan for Neighbourhoods will deliver up to £20 million of funding and support over the next decade into 75 communities across the UK, a long-term commitment to building the foundations to kickstart local growth and drive-up living sta...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordEnvironment: EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51657More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure that schools teach about the environment.
Answer: The national curriculum in England provides a broad framework within which schools have the flexibility to develop the content of their own curricula. Topics related to the environment can be taught within all key stages of the science and geography curri...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: EU CountriesCabinet OfficeTabled 9 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51212More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on UK Nationals being able to stay in the Schengen Zone for only 90 in every 180 days.
Answer: HMG officials and Ministers regularly engage the EU and EU Member State counterparts on a range of issues affecting UK nationals. The UK and the EU allow for visa-free short-term travel in line with their respective arrangements for third country national...
Answered 19 May 2025
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: OffendersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50337More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps the NHS is taking to help ensure that Dorset Police are able to refer convicted stalkers for mental health interventions.
Answer: NHS Liaison and Diversion services in Dorset work closely with the police and other parts of the criminal justice system to identify people who have mental health, learning disability, substance misuse, or other issues when they first come into contact wi...
Answered 19 May 2025
Original Parliament recordStalking Protection OrdersMinistry of JusticeTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50336More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the training available to magistrates on stalking protection orders.
Answer: Stalking Protection Orders are civil orders introduced in 2020 by the Stalking Protection Act 2019. The orders can be applied for by the police in the magistrates’ courts. As in all cases heard in the magistrates’ courts, magistrates will sit with a legal...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPrivate Rented HousingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50335More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Renters Rights Bill on landlords with fewer than five properties.
Answer: 83% of landlords own fewer than five properties, representing 51% of tenancies. It is essential that our Renters’ Rights Bill provides confidence for good landlords, whether they have small or larger portfolios.The government values responsible landlords ...
Answered 13 May 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Scooters: Road Traffic OffencesHome OfficeTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49198More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to provide powers to the police to take enforcement action against the illegal use of e-scooters on the public highway.
Answer: Tackling anti-social behaviour is a top priority for the Government and a key part of the Safer Streets Mission. We are giving police the powers they need to tackle anti-social vehicles including the illegal use of e-scooters, to make it easier for them t...
Answered 9 May 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Scooters: SafetyDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49197More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of bringing forward legislation to limit the speed of e-scooters.
Answer: E-scooters used as part of the ongoing e-scooter trials are already limited to 15.5mph. Privately owned e-scooters remain illegal to use on public roads, cycle lanes and pavements, and enforcement is a matter for the police. No policy decisions on micromo...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Scooters: SafetyDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49196More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of banning the (a) sale and (b) import of devices which allow the 15.5 mph speed limit to be removed.
Answer: Whilst the department has no plans to make an assessment on this, product safety laws already set requirements for the safety of consumer products placed on the market. This includes e-bikes and related accessories. Manufacturers and importers must ensure...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Scooters: SafetyDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49195More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the sale of private e-scooters on public safety.
Answer: Privately owned e-scooters cannot be legally ridden either on roads or on pavements. Enforcement of illegal and/or irresponsible e-scooter use is a matter for the police. Users can face fines and fixed penalty notices, criminal prosecution, points on thei...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46411More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with (a) social care providers and (b) local authorities on ensuring (i) choice, (ii) control and (ii) flexibility in the provision of care as enshrined in the Care Act
Answer: We are committed to working in partnership with social care professionals and providers, local authorities, and crucially the people who draw on care and support, to give people more choice and control over their care.Local authorities are best placed to ...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordPrivate Rented Housing: Bournemouth EastMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 903638More
Question: What steps her Department is taking to improve standards in the private rented sector in Bournemouth East constituency.
Answer: Our Renters’ Rights Bill will deliver the government’s manifesto commitment to transform the experience of private renting, including by applying a Decent Homes Standard to the private rented sector to drive up standards within it.
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordChildren's PlayMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35483More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of providing Mayoral Strategic Authorities with statutory duties on play via the proposed English Devolution Bill.
Answer: The National Planning Policy Framework makes clear that formal play spaces and recreational areas should not be built on unless they are no longer needed, equivalent or better alternatives are provided, or the new development is for alternative sports or ...
Answered 18 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordInsulation: VAT ExemptionsTreasuryTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 34122More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made a recent assessment of the potential merits of exempting DIY loft insultation from VAT.
Answer: Installations of qualifying energy-saving materials (ESMs), including insulation materials, in residential accommodation and buildings used solely for a charitable purpose benefit from a temporary VAT zero rate until March 2027. After this, they will reve...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
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