Tom Hayes MP: written questions
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Mental Health Services: DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64245More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to increase the availability of mental health services in (a) Bournemouth and (b) Dorset.
Answer: The NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board is responsible for commissioning National Health Service mental health services to meet the needs of its local populations in Bournemouth and Dorset.At national level, we will fulfil our commitments to recruit an addit...
Answered 15 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordChildren's PlayDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64237More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what estimate he has made of the potential impact of the play industry on the economy.
Answer: The Government recognises that play is vital for children's physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development, while also strengthening community bonds and promoting inclusive, healthy environments. The Department for Business and Trade has not publi...
Answered 4 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordPlaygrounds: EquipmentMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64236More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she is taking steps to encourage local authorities to buy playground equipment from UK manufacturers.
Answer: Playgrounds are a vital part of our social infrastructure. They contribute to the health and development of children and young people across the nation and build on the government’s mission of opportunities for all by ensuring everyone has the best start ...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: HotelsHome OfficeTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64235More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the use of hotels as accommodation for asylum seekers on the (a) hospitality and (b) tourism sectors.
Answer: The Home Office works closely with local authorities and other key stakeholders across the UK to ensure that any asylum accommodation is successfully and securely managed and that the impact upon the local community is minimised.
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: HotelsHome OfficeTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64232More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to reduce the number of asylum seekers being housed in hotels in (a) Bournemouth and (b) the UK.
Answer: The Home Office continues to work with a range of stakeholders to fulfil our statutory obligations and deliver our commitment to reduce the overall cost of asylum accommodation, including ending the use of hotels by the end of this Parliament.
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordTransgender PeopleWomen and EqualitiesTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64231More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking to improve support for young trans people under the age of 18.
Answer: It is crucial that all trans people, regardless of age, are safe, included and protected from discrimination.There are strong protections in place for young trans people to live free from discrimination and harassment. In addition to this, work is already...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordPlaygrounds: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64226More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department plans to take steps to help support domestic manufacturing of playground equipment.
Answer: The Industrial Strategy launched in June 2025 sets out this government's plans to kickstart an era of economic prosperity. A new approach, it will create a more connected, high-skilled and resilient economy where every person, place and business can flour...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: ReformDepartment for EducationTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64225More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to publish her Department's White Paper on reforms to the SEND system.
Answer: This government’s ambition is that all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive the right support to succeed in their education and as they move into adult life.We are clear that the current system is diffic...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Identity CardsMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64223More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many veteran ID cards have been issued to veterans who were discharged before December 2018, by council area.
Answer: Over 192,000 HM Armed Forces Veteran Cards have been issued to eligible veterans discharged before December 2018. Due to the data collected, it can only be accurately mapped to region and postcode area, rather than council areas. The tables below include ...
Answered 8 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordMental Health: BournemouthDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63953More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help tackle mental health barriers to employment in Bournemouth.
Answer: The Department of Health and Social Care is committed to cutting mental health waiting lists and intervening earlier with more timely mental health support, to help people stay in work or return to work to grow the economy and support people to thrive.Emp...
Answered 14 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHigher Education: DorsetDepartment for EducationTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63925More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the contribution of (a) Bournemouth University, (b) Health Sciences University and (c) other higher education institutions in tackling skills gaps in the Dorset economy.
Answer: The Dorset Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP), led by Dorset Chamber, identified specific skills needs across the following key sectors: health and social care, advanced manufacturing and engineering, defence and marine; construction; digital technology...
Answered 10 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordTransgender People: EqualityWomen and EqualitiesTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63918More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what discussions she is having with the Equality and Human Rights Commission on ensuring that updates to the Code of Practice provides practical guidance for service providers who wish to remain trans-inclusiv
Answer: The Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) consultation on the changes made to the draft updated statutory Code of Practice following the Supreme Court ruling closed on 30 June. We will consider the EHRC's final draft Code of Practice once it has b...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordWind Power: Seas and OceansDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63916More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with the Crown Estate on Offshore Wind Leasing Round 6 including sites off the Dorset coast.
Answer: The Crown Estate aims to bring to market an additional 20-30GW of offshore wind leasing opportunity by 2030, to support the UK’s net zero and energy security ambitions. In September 2024, The Crown Estate published its Future of Offshore Wind report which...
Answered 8 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordTransgender People: Conversion TherapyWomen and EqualitiesTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63883More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, when she plans to bring forward legislative proposals to ban conversion therapy for trans people.
Answer: This Government’s position is that conversion practices are abuse. Such practices have no place in society and must be stopped. We are committed to bringing forward a comprehensive trans-inclusive ban on conversion practices. This is a complex issue, and ...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordSoft Drinks: TaxationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63868More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of (a) increasing the soft drinks industry levy and (b) lowering the threshold for drinks to be subject to the levy.
Answer: HM Treasury is the department responsible for taxation policy. The Department of Health and Social Care provides input and support as appropriate.Indicative analysis has been conducted by the Department to estimate the calorie reduction through reformulat...
Answered 8 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordIndustry: InvestmentDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63864More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of (a) Bournemouth University, (b) Health Sciences University and (c) other higher education institutions on the delivery of the Industrial Strategy.
Answer: The UK has some of the best universities in the world - four in the top ten – and according to research by Global University Venturing, in 2022 was second only to the US in total investment into university spin-outs. The Government recognises the contribu...
Answered 14 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHigher Education: BournemouthDepartment for EducationTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63863More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of higher education providers on exports produced by Bournemouth.
Answer: Exports from the UK’s higher education providers have a significant economic impact on the UK and their respective regions. In 2022, total education-related exports and transnational education revenue was estimated to be £32.9 billion, with higher educati...
Answered 10 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: BournemouthDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63859More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of health inequalities on the (a) demand for and (b) cost of delivering NHS services in Bournemouth.
Answer: The National Health Service is responsible for determining allocations to the integrated care boards (ICBs). In allocating budgets, they have two aims: equal opportunity of access for equal need; and reducing health inequalities that are amenable to NHS h...
Answered 8 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordClean EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63856More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when he plans to publish the Flexibility Roadmap.
Answer: The Government will publish the Clean Flexibility Roadmap in 2025, as stated in the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan.
Answered 8 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordParental LeaveDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63854More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of extending the length of paid parental leave.
Answer: The Government is committed to making life better for families. In the Plan to Make Work Pay we promised to review the parental leave system. We are delivering on this commitment and launched this review on 1st July.The review presents a much-needed oppor...
Answered 8 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: AdmissionsDepartment for EducationTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63853More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to the birth rate on school rolls.
Answer: The department’s National Pupil Projections are updated annually to take account of the latest population estimates and population projections published by the Office for National Statistics, which incorporate the latest birth rate trends. The department’...
Answered 8 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordChildrenTreasuryTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63852More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of the cost of (a) living and (b) housing on the number of families choosing to have a child.
Answer: We know increased costs in essential areas worrying and cause hardship and hardship for many families with children. The Government is taking a comprehensive approach—providing support while addressing the structural changes necessary to fix the country's...
Answered 8 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment and Social Security BenefitsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63851More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the potential impact of the NHS 10-Year Plan on (a) levels of employment and (b) the cost to the public purse of (i
Answer: The Department for Work and Pensions and Department of Health and Social Care Joint Work and Health Directorate was set up in recognition of the significant link between work and health and to improve employment opportunities for disabled people and peopl...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: Mental IllnessDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63850More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what proportion of Personal Independence Payments claims are related to an ongoing mental health condition for the last 12 months for which data is available.
Answer: PIP is assessed on the needs arising from a long-term health condition or disability rather than a diagnosis. Information on claimants whose primary health condition is a mental health condition can be found on Stat Xplore. The information you need can be...
Answered 8 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment: DisabilityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63849More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the disability employment gap on (a) the public purse and (b) trends in the level of economic growth.
Answer: The Department has published analysis which estimated the costs to the economy of working age ill-health or disabilities that prevent working in the UK, to be between £240 and £330 billion. The Government is committed to reducing the disability employment...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
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