Uma Kumaran MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Visas: Digital TechnologyHome OfficeTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47092More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people on leave extended by section 3C of the Immigration Act 1971 have been provided e-Visas.
Answer: We are developing a border and immigration system that is more digital and streamlined.We plan to provide digital status for all those with a valid UK immigration status, including those on whose permission has been extended by section 3C of the Immigrati...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: Digital TechnologyHome OfficeTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47091More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what her planned timetable is for providing eVisas to (a) people on leave extended by section 3C of the Immigration Act 1971 and (b) others; and when that rollout will be completed.
Answer: We are developing a border and immigration system that is more digital and streamlined.We plan to provide digital status for all those with a valid UK immigration status, including those on whose permission has been extended by section 3C of the Immigrati...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordTuberculosis: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43252More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve the (a) monitoring and (b) treatment of tuberculosis.
Answer: Tuberculosis (TB) is a statutorily notifiable disease in the United Kingdom. Surveillance data on all individuals diagnosed with TB is collected via the UK Health Security Agency’s (UKHSA) National TB Surveillance System (NTBS), which was launched in 2021...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordVoyeurismHome OfficeTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42920More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to help reduce the number of incidences of upskirting.
Answer: Tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a top priority for this Government and we are committed to addressing all forms of VAWG, including non-contact sexual offences, such as exposure and voyeurism (such as so-called 'upskirting').Through the...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordVoyeurismHome OfficeTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42919More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to tackle upskirting.
Answer: Tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a top priority for this Government and we are committed to addressing all forms of VAWG, including non-contact sexual offences, such as exposure and voyeurism (such as so-called 'upskirting').Through the...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordAdult Education: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41703More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of funding allocations for adult learning in the (a) 2025-26 and (b) 2026-27 financial years.
Answer: This government is facing a very challenging fiscal context. Fixing the foundations of the economy will take time and tough decisions are needed across the public sector to get finances back under control and ensure delivery on priorities through the Plan...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordTemporary Accommodation: StandardsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40766More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will bring forward legislative proposals to ensure that families in all forms of temporary accommodation have access to adequate cooking facilities.
Answer: Our Homelessness Code of Guidance provides a summary of the homelessness legislation duties, powers and obligations on local housing authorities, including the quality standards of temporary accommodation.Legislation is clear that temporary accommodation ...
Answered 31 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Temporary AccommodationHome OfficeTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40765More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the (a) quality, (b) suitability and (c) adequacy of the nutrition of food provided to (i) babies and (ii) children in contingency asylum accommodation.
Answer: The Home Office remains committed to ensuring the wellbeing and safety of those staying in asylum accommodation. There are mechanisms in place to allow asylum seekers to request assistance, provide feedback and/or report issues, including any related to t...
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordBankruptcyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40764More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the Person At Risk of Violence fee on victims of domestic violence; and if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of makin
Answer: The fees applied for Persons at Risk of Violence (PARV) orders should never have the effect of denying access to the courts. The government is presently reviewing the fee framework for PARV orders. The government is also undertaking a wider review of the ...
Answered 31 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordAir Pollution: Public HealthDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33288More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to make clean air a public health priority.
Answer: Improving the environment where we live, work, and play is critical to support everyone to live longer healthier lives. We know that air pollution is one of the greatest environmental risks to public health in the United Kingdom and so tackling it plays a...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordUK Soft Power CouncilForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30852More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with the Soft Power Council on the role of science and research in supporting the UK's diplomatic efforts; and whether the contribution of the
Answer: The membership of the Soft Power Council includes several individuals with expertise spanning science, technology, education and research, in recognition of the importance of these themes to the UK's diplomatic work. As the strategy is developed over the ...
Answered 19 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordEqual PayWomen and EqualitiesTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29284More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of the (a) resources and (b) legal powers available to the Equality and Human Rights Commission in the context of the introduction of mandatory ethnicity and
Answer: As set out in the King’s Speech in July, the government is committed to introducing mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for large employers. These measures will be part of the upcoming Equality (Race and Disability) Bill.We will shortly b...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: MediaCabinet OfficeTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29166More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 3 February 2025 to Question 23666 on Cabinet Office: Media, which Ministers received that training.
Answer: Information about attendees of the training sessions is not being disclosed to protect individual confidentiality.
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordStalkingHome OfficeTabled 3 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28398More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to set national standards on stalking perpetrator programmes.
Answer: Stalking is an insidious crime that can leave victims living in fear just going about their daily lives. That is why on 3 December the Government announced six new measures to tackle it and put victims first, making sure they can be protected at the earli...
Answered 11 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordRights of Way: RiversDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28247More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of including shared (a) walking and (b) cycling paths in the National River Walks.
Answer: We are committed to making the nine new river walks accessible to a wide range of users where it is feasible to do so, so that where possible they can benefit walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
Answered 11 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: Written QuestionsCabinet OfficeTabled 30 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27818More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when he plans to respond to Question 23666 on Cabinet Office: Media, tabled on 13 January 2025.
Answer: I apologise to the Honourable Member for the delay in responding to her Parliamentary Question of 13 January. An answer has now been issued, as of 3 February.
Answered 6 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: TrainingCabinet OfficeTabled 30 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27817More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many (a) away days and (b) leadership conferences for senior civil servants his Department organised between 4 July 2022 and 4 July 2024; and what the cost of these were.
Answer: Between 4 July 2022 and 4 July 2024, the Cabinet Office has not organised any away days for Senior Civil Servants. During the same period, there were a total of seven leadership conferences for Senior Civil Servants. 27 October 2022£13,17019 January 2023£...
Answered 6 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordSudan: Armed ConflictForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27014More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his international counterparts on alleged reports of (a) gender-based and (b) conflict-related sexual violence in Sudan.
Answer: The UK remains committed to tackling gender-based violence, including conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) in Sudan. From 23-25 January, the Foreign Secretary visited Chad and travelled to the Sudan-Chad border. He spoke directly to Sudanese refugees, ...
Answered 10 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordEqual Pay: Ethnic GroupsWomen and EqualitiesTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23669More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking to help tackle the ethnicity pay gap.
Answer: As set out in the King’s Speech in July, the government is committed to introducing mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for large employers. These measures will be part of the upcoming Equality (Race and Disability) Bill. We will shortly ...
Answered 21 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordHome Office: MediaHome OfficeTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23668More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how much their Department spent on (a) media and (b) voice training for Ministers between 4 July 2022 and 4 July 2024.
Answer: Between 4 July 2022 and 4 July 2024, the Department has spent £23668 on media and voice training for Ministers. This spend only came to light after the original answer was published.The training took place in 2023.
Answered 16 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: MediaDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23667More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how much their Department spent on (a) media and (b) voice training for Ministers between 4 July 2022 and 4 July 2024.
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade has not spent anything on media and voice training for Ministers between 4 July 2022 and 4 July 2024.
Answered 20 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: MediaCabinet OfficeTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23666More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how much their Department spent on (a) media and (b) voice training for Ministers between 4 July 2022 and 4 July 2024.
Answer: The Cabinet Office routinely provides or procures media or voice training for Ministers and Senior Officials who carry out frequent or high-profile media appearances in the course of their official duties. The Cabinet Office spent c.£75,800 on this type o...
Answered 3 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordPupils: AbsenteeismDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22833More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what (a) training and (b) support local authorities will receive to ensure the Children Not In School register does not inadvertently disadvantage parents of children with special educational needs.
Answer: The measures in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill for statutory Children Not in School registers in every local authority in England, and the accompanying duties on parents and out-of-school education providers to provide information for these reg...
Answered 16 Jan 2025
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