Uma Kumaran MP: written questions

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Written questions

General Practitioners: Stratford and BowDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8065More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support the (a) recruitment and (b) retention of GPs in Stratford and Bow constituency.
Answer: We are working to increase the general practice (GP) workforce in England, including in the Stratford and Bow constituency. This includes measures to boost recruitment, address the reasons why doctors leave the profession, and encourage them to return to ...
Answered 16 Oct 2024
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Neighbourhood Policing: Greater LondonHome OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7190More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of neighbourhood policing levels in East London.
Answer: The Home Secretary has made a clear commitment to strengthen neighbourhood policing through the introduction of a Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee, which includes the addition of thousands more neighbourhood officers and other police personnel, as part of...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
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LGBT+ People: Discrimination and Hate CrimeWomen and EqualitiesTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7189More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking to help (a) end discrimination against LGBT+ people and (b) ensure that LGBT+ hate crime is investigated.
Answer: This Government believes it is crucial that all LGBT+ people are safe and protected from discrimination in all its forms. Work is underway on the various Manifesto commitments that will enhance legislative protections for LGBT+ individuals. This Governmen...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
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Climate Change: International CooperationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 900553More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking with his international counterparts to tackle climate change.
Answer: This Government believes that we can only ensure climate security for further generations in the Uk if we lead globally. And that was the message of the Prime Minister at the United Nations General assembly with our: World leading 2030 clean power planNo ...
Answered 8 Oct 2024
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Tower Hamlets Council: InspectionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3610More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Written Ministerial Statement of 22 February 2024 on Local Government Stewardship Update, HCWS280, what progress has been made on the Best Value Inspection
Answer: The Secretary of State has received the independent Best Value inspection team’s report. This is being considered carefully and any next steps will be set out in due course.
Answered 9 Sept 2024
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Clarion Housing Group: StandardsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3609More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the letter from the then Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to the Chief Executive of Clarion Housing Group of November 2022, regardin
Answer: All registered providers of social housing must meet the outcomes of the standards set by the independent Regulator of Social Housing and ensure they provide their tenants with safe and decent homes.In February 2024, the Regulator of Social Housing conclu...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
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Clarion Housing Group: StandardsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3608More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the letter from the then Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to the Chief Executive of Clarion Housing Group of November 2022, regardin
Answer: All registered providers of social housing must meet the outcomes of the standards set by the independent Regulator of Social Housing and ensure they provide their tenants with safe and decent homes.In February 2024, the Regulator of Social Housing conclu...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
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Clarion Housing Group: ComplaintsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3607More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will request an update from the Regulator for Social Housing on progress it has made on (a) its investigation into the collective complaint against Clarion House Group sub
Answer: All registered providers of social housing must meet the outcomes of the standards set by the independent Regulator of Social Housing and ensure they provide their tenants with safe and decent homes.In February 2024, the Regulator of Social Housing conclu...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
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Sri Lanka: SanctionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3606More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of imposing Magnitsky-style sanctions against people in Sri Lanka accused of war crimes.
Answer: Sri Lanka is a human rights priority country for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and we regularly engage with the Government of Sri Lanka on the need for truth, justice and accountability. The Global Human Rights sanctions regime is one ...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
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British Indian Ocean Territory: TamilsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3605More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on a decision regarding the most vulnerable Tamil refugees and migrants in the British
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is working closely with relevant departments and BIOT Administration to respond to the health and welfare needs of all the migrants present in Diego Garcia.
Answered 9 Sept 2024
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Bangladesh: DemonstrationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1627More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his counterpart in Bangladesh on the (a) student protests and (b) potential restoration of (i) internet and (ii) mobile services in that coun
Answer: The Foreign Secretary and I have publicly called for an immediate end to the violence and unrest in Bangladesh, and for access to the internet and communications services to be restored. I discussed my concerns regarding the situation with the Bangladesh ...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
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