Tonia Antoniazzi MP: written questions 2025
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Data, Statistics and Research on Sex and Gender Independent ReviewForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 1 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43196More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 27 March 2025 to Question 40390 on Data, Statistics and Research on Sex and Gender Independent Review, what steps his Department is taking to implem
Answer: The government has now published the independent review of data, statistics and research on sex and gender commissioned by the previous government. We are considering the findings in light of ongoing policy work in this area.The Foreign, Commonwealth and ...
Answered 10 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordData, Statistics and Research on Sex and Gender Independent ReviewMinistry of JusticeTabled 1 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43194More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 27 March 2025 to Question 40390 on Data, Statistics and Research on Sex and Gender Independent Review, what steps her Department is taking to implement the recommendations of the Sulliva
Answer: The Government has now published the independent review of data, statistics and research on sex and gender commissioned by the previous Government.We will consider the findings of the review alongside our existing data collections and publications, many o...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordData, Statistics and Research on Sex and Gender Independent ReviewHome OfficeTabled 1 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43182More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 27 March 2025 to Question 40390 on Data, Statistics and Research on Sex and Gender Independent Review, what steps her Department is taking to implement the recommendations of
Answer: The Government has now published the independent review of data, statistics and research on sex and gender commissioned by the previous Government.We are considering the findings in light of ongoing policy work in this area.The Home Office recognises the ...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordData, Statistics and Research on Sex and Gender Independent ReviewDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 1 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43181More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 27 March 2025 to Question 40390 on Data, Statistics and Research on Sex and Gender Independent Review, what steps her Department is taking to implement the recommendatio
Answer: The government has now published the independent review of data, statistics and research on sex and gender commissioned by the previous government. We are considering the findings in light of ongoing policy work in this area.
Answered 9 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordData, Statistics and Research on Sex and Gender Independent ReviewDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43179More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 27 March 2025 to Question 40390 on Data, Statistics and Research on Sex and Gender Independent Review, whether his Department plans to implement the recommendations of the
Answer: The Government has now published the independent review of the data, statistics, and research on sex and gender commissioned by the previous administration.The Sullivan Review sets out a number of recommendations in relation to the collection of data on s...
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordData, Statistics and Research on Sex and Gender Independent ReviewDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 1 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43177More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the Answer of 27 March 2025 to Question 40390 on Data, Statistics and Research on Sex and Gender Independent Review, what steps her Department is taking to implement the rec
Answer: The government has now published the independent review of data, statistics and research on sex and gender commissioned by the previous government.We are considering the findings in light of ongoing policy work in this area.
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordPackaging: RecyclingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 25 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41156More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate his Department has made of the proportion of extended producer responsibility costs that will be passed on to consumers; and what assessment he has made of the potential
Answer: The Department has assessed the impact of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) on both producers and consumers, including the potential effect on the affordability of food and drink. This assessment is included in Section 8 of the Producer Responsibilit...
Answered 3 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordPackaging: RecyclingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 25 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41154More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if his Department will publish the allocation of monies received through extended producer responsibility fees.
Answer: PackUK will publish annual reports and financial statements, which will provide transparency on the allocation of funds received through the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fees. These reports will clarify how the collected fees are distributed and...
Answered 3 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordPackaging: RecyclingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 25 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41153More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to (a) review and (b) adjust extended producer responsibility fees to ensure they do not (i) adversely impact particular sectors and (ii) lead to unintended consequenc
Answer: Base fees for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) are designed to reflect the net waste management costs incurred by local authorities, with future fee modulation intended to encourage the recyclability of materials. This policy approach, established i...
Answered 3 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordPackaging: RecyclingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 25 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41152More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department has considered adopting a phased introduction of EPR fees.
Answer: PackUK calculates the pEPR fees based on the full net cost of efficient and effective collection systems. Therefore, fees must be collected from producers in Year 1 of the scheme, it should be noted that the fees can be paid in quarterly to spread the cos...
Answered 3 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordPackaging: RecyclingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 25 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41151More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will publish a comparative analysis of Extended Producer Responsibility schemes in other advanced economies, including any measures taken to prevent disproportionate cost burdens
Answer: International comparisons of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes are challenging due to differences in waste infrastructure across countries. The UK’s pEPR scheme covers more costs than those in other countries. For example, many European count...
Answered 3 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordData, Statistics and Research on Sex and Gender Independent ReviewDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 21 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40390More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his Department’s policies of the recommendations of the Sullivan Review of Data, Statistics and Research on Sex and Gender,
Answer: Sex and gender in data, statistics and research is an important area of discussion, and this review contributes to this ongoing dialogue. Given the wide breadth of recommendations, the government has ensured that the review has been shared with all the re...
Answered 27 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving LicencesDepartment for TransportTabled 18 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39066More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has had discussions with the DVLA on the timeliness of drivers receiving licence renewal reminder letters.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency sends reminders for vocational licences and ten-year photocard licence renewals 56 days before the licence is due to expire. For those renewing their licence at the age of 70 and those renewing a short-period medica...
Answered 24 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordTerrorism: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37265More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when he has held meetings with the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland to discuss his policy on legacy since July 2024; and what was discussed at each meeting.
Answer: I have met the Chief Constable of the PSNI on a number of occasions since I was appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, including this week, to discuss a range of issues including the Government’s approach to legacy reform. This is in addition ...
Answered 14 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordAlcoholic Drinks: Tax AllowancesTreasuryTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36746More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the Australian government's introduction of tax relief for distillers from July 2026 on the UK spirits industry.
Answer: No formal assessment has been made by the department regarding this specific policy. As with all taxes, the Government keeps alcohol duty under review as part of its Budget process.
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSports: WomenDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 11 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30687More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent progress her Department has made in ensuring women and girls have access to (a) safe and (b) fair play in gender-affected sports at all levels.
Answer: We want to break down the barriers that prevent women and girls from being active, including but not limited to kit, facilities, time and cost. As a government, we are investing £123 million in inclusive grassroots sport facilities that will support more ...
Answered 19 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordLow Alcohol DrinksDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30680More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will revise guidance on the maximum alcoholic strength at which a drink should be described as alcohol free from 0.05% to 0.5% ABV.
Answer: Under our Health Mission, the Government is committed to prioritising preventative public health measures to support people to live longer, healthier lives.The Department will continue to work across Government to better understand how we can best reduce ...
Answered 18 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordBeerDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30679More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the economic impact of the UK’s 0.05% ABV threshold on British brewers.
Answer: Under our Health Mission, the Government is committed to prioritising preventative public health measures to support people to live longer, healthier lives.The Department will continue to work across Government to better understand how we can best reduce ...
Answered 18 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordLow Alcohol DrinksDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30678More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of increasing the alcohol-free threshold from 0.05% ABV to 0.5% ABV.
Answer: Under our Health Mission, the Government is committed to prioritising preventative public health measures to support people to live longer, healthier lives.The Department will continue to work across Government to better understand how we can best reduce ...
Answered 18 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordAlcoholic Drinks: MisuseDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30677More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential role of no and low alcohol products in supporting the Government’s public health objectives on alcohol harm reduction.
Answer: Under our Health Mission, the Government is committed to prioritising preventative public health measures to support people to live longer, healthier lives.The Department will continue to work across Government to better understand how we can best reduce ...
Answered 18 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordPornography ReviewDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29503More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, when he plans to publish the Bertin Review.
Answer: The Independent Pornography Review is an important area of interest for this government. The Review has now concluded, the government is assessing its findings and the report will be published in due course.
Answered 11 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordCannabis: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 902694More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of access to medical cannabis on the NHS.
Answer: Licensed cannabis-based medicines are routinely funded by the NHS where there is clear evidence of their quality, safety and effectiveness. Two licensed cannabis-based medicines are available for prescribing on the NHS, but more research is required on un...
Answered 11 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordGender Based Violence: Youth ServicesHome OfficeTabled 3 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28128More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential role of youth services in (a) preventing and (b) tackling violence against women and girls.
Answer: The Government has set an ambitious target to halve VAWG in a decade. To achieve this, we must reduce the current levels of offending and reoffending but also prevent abuse from happening all together.The Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy w...
Answered 11 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordData, Statistics and Research on Sex and Gender Independent ReviewDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24911More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will publish the Sullivan Review.
Answer: In line with the Concordat to Support Research Integrity, the government recognises the importance of transparency with publicly-funded research. As such, we expect the report to be published shortly.
Answered 23 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordSpirits: Government AssistanceTreasuryTabled 20 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24910More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking with the devolved Administrations to support independent distilleries across the UK.
Answer: Alcohol duty is a reserved matter. The reformed alcohol duty system was introduced in August 2023 and taxes alcohol in a progressive manner, ensuring higher strength products pay proportionately more duty. This approach is supported by public health expor...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
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