Tom Hayes MP: written questions 2024
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Veterans: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 901992More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on the delivery of Homes for Heroes.
Answer: The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister have made clear that ensuring veterans and their families can access housing support is a priority.At a roundtable in November with the Housing Minister and veteran housing organisations, we discussed the remov...
Answered 6 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordBuilding InspectorsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21101More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will bring forward legislative proposals to give local authorities primary responsibility for building inspections.
Answer: The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) registers and sets competency standards for all building inspectors. As part of that work, it is clear that there are capacity issues across the sector. We have invested £16.5 million to support capacity building in loc...
Answered 8 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordBuilding InspectorsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21098More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the (a) resourcing and (b) powers of Local Authority building inspectors.
Answer: The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) registers and sets competency standards for all building inspectors. As part of that work, it is clear that there are capacity issues across the sector. We have invested £16.5 million to support capacity building in loc...
Answered 8 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordChildren: ProtectionDepartment for EducationTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21089More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether there is a mandated process for social services to be informed when a child for whom there has been a (a) Child Protection Plan, (b) Child in Need plan and (c) safeguarding concern raised is removed fro
Answer: Schools are legally required to notify the local authority of a child’s removal from the school roll at a non-standard transition point. This relates to pupils removed from the admission register before completing the final year of education normally prov...
Answered 8 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordHeat Batteries: HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 901847More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has made an assessment of the potential role of heat batteries in decarbonising domestic heating.
Answer: Through our Warm Homes Plan we are focused on rolling out home upgrades across the country, with a focus on heat pump installation and fabric solutions. In many cases heat batteries are less efficient than heat pumps, however they do not require outside s...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordLetter BoxesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19554More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals to require a minimum height for letterboxes in new build homes.
Answer: Guidance on letterplate specifications are already referenced in Approved Document Q (ADQ), but the Government has recently published a Frequently Asked Question alongside ADQ on gov.uk (Frequently asked questions - GOV.UK), providing guidance on letterbo...
Answered 18 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordFuneral Payments: CohabitationDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19553More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the eligibility for the Funeral Expenses Payment of unmarried partners.
Answer: The Funeral Expenses Payments (FEP) scheme provides an important contribution towards the cost of a simple, respectful funeral arranged by someone who is in receipt of certain income related benefits or tax credits and has taken responsibility for the fun...
Answered 18 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordNeighbourhood Policing: DorsetHome OfficeTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16679More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress she has made on delivering additional neighbourhood police officers in Dorset.
Answer: As part of the Government’s Safer Streets mission, the Home Secretary has made a clear commitment to strengthen neighbourhood policing through the introduction of a Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee. This includes delivering an additional 13,000 police off...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: BusinessDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16675More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the the use of energy monitoring systems by businesses to accelerate their progress towards net zero.
Answer: The use of energy monitoring systems can support all types and sizes of business to better understand their energy consumption. It can assist large businesses and their corporate groups to carry out mandatory energy assessments of their buildings, transpo...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: BusinessDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16674More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to promote the adoption of energy monitoring technologies to help businesses identify energy savings.
Answer: Smart meter-enabled energy monitoring technologies are key to helping businesses understand their energy use in an accessible way to identify savings. Since 1st October 2024, the Government has required energy suppliers to provide all small businesses wit...
Answered 5 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordElectricians: CertificationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16673More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment has he made of the of the costs faced by (a) electricians and (b) installers in obtaining necessary certifications for renewable energy solutions.
Answer: Short courses for electricians training to install EV chargers and solar PV are estimated to cost £300 and £650 (+ VAT) respectively. For heat pump and heat network courses, the Heat Training Grant offers trainees a £500 discount, which covers most of the...
Answered 5 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: ApprenticesDepartment for EducationTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16672More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to expand (a) skills training and (b) apprenticeship schemes in the (i) renewable energy and (ii) energy efficiency sectors.
Answer: The government is committed to the UK becoming a Clean Energy Superpower, achieving clean power by 2030 and net zero carbon emissions by 2050.The government is working to ensure that the current and future skills system in England supports workers to retr...
Answered 6 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: BusinessDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16671More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to encourage businesses to (a) engage with knowledge-sharing platforms and (b) share case studies on (i) improving energy efficiency and (ii) using renewable energy.
Answer: The Government is committed to engaging and supporting business small and large through the transition to net zero. We know that SMEs can face particular decarbonisation challenges and it is important they have access to reliable information and advice to...
Answered 5 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy Performance Certificates: Business PremisesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16670More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to provide (a) financial and (b) advisory support to help commercial property owners meet the new EPC rating guidelines for 2030.
Answer: The Government has consulted on raising non-domestic Private Rented Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards and will publish the Government response early next year. The Government continues to engage with trade bodies and other key stakeholders to help prope...
Answered 5 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy Performance Certificates: Business PremisesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16669More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to encourage businesses to (a) prepare for changes to the minimum EPC rating for commercial properties in 2030 and (b) help the UK meet its net zero targets.
Answer: The Government has consulted on raising non-domestic Private Rented Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards and we are aiming to publish the Government response early next year. We will publish updated guidance to support landlords with compliance where neces...
Answered 5 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: ConservationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16668More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the effectiveness of integration of AI-enabled battery storage technologies in increasing the energy efficiency of homes and businesses.
Answer: Decarbonising heating is one of the biggest challenges facing the UK. Reducing energy demand and powering homes with green energy is a key priority within the Clean Energy by 2030 Mission. A range of technologies to heat the home of the future are likely ...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy SupplyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16578More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to help ensure that the Government meets its targets for (a) clean power, (b) net zero and (c) energy security by 2030 in a way that complements the steps it is taking
Answer: In November the Government received advice from the NESO on how to achieve our clean power 2030 target. We will review this advice and outline our approach to clean power by 2030 in our action plan later this year. The move to a clean power system by 2030...
Answered 2 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSolar PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16408More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will reinstate a three-year delivery window for solar (a) in Allocation Round 7 and (b) beyond.
Answer: The Government is committed to accelerating solar deployment to meet clean power 2030 and reviews the Contracts for Difference scheme before every round to ensure it continues to deliver this and other objectives. We will confirm details for Allocation Ro...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordRenewable EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16407More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the (a) effectiveness of the Contracts for Difference scheme and (b) potential scope for reforming investment mechanisms in renewable energy capacity.
Answer: The Government is committed to accelerating renewables deployment to meet clean power 2030 and the Contracts for Difference scheme will continue to be an important element of this. We are working with industry to consider ways this scheme and other energy...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordCarbon EmissionsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16401More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with the National Energy Security Operator on the potential (a) marginal and (b) lifecycle carbon emissions from (i) gas with carbon capture and storage (CSS), (ii
Answer: Details of Ministers’ and Permanent Secretaries' meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Published declarations include the purpose of the meeting and the names of any additional external organisa...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordBiofuels: Electricity GenerationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16395More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how much biomass electricity generation contributes to the UK's carbon footprint.
Answer: Government considers the use of sustainable biomass for electricity generation to be low carbon. This assessment takes into account emissions attributed to biomass from across the supply chain.The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero publishes terr...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordElectricity GenerationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16392More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of the quantity of natural gas reserves required to (a) maintain variable electricity generation and (b) meet electricity demand.
Answer: To ensure security of supply, the electricity system requires generating capacity that can dispatch power in the event of high peak demand, unexpected outage or during periods of low renewable output. As we transition to clean power the government will wo...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordElectricity: ImportsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16390More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to reduce the UK's dependence on imported electricity.
Answer: The Government’s upcoming Clean Power 2030 action plan will detail the Government's strategy protect people from increased energy bills caused by volatile global gas markets and accelerate our pathway towards greater energy independence through the deploy...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: ExportsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16387More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will take steps to make the UK a net exporter of power by 2030.
Answer: The Government will shortly publish the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan which will outline our approach to delivering a clean electricity system which will ensure our energy security, help tackle the climate crisis, create good jobs and protect billpayers. N...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordBatteries: Subsidies and Tax AllowancesTreasuryTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16087More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the potential merits of introducing tax (a) incentives and (b) subsidies for battery storage solutions.
Answer: The installation of qualifying energy-saving materials (ESMs) in residential accommodation and buildings used solely for a relevant charitable purpose benefits from a temporary VAT zero rate until March 2027. Following a Call for Evidence (CfE) last year,...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
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