Victoria Collins MP: written questions
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Artificial Intelligence: DisinformationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57832More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent discussions his Department has had with the Home Office on protecting (a) elderly and (b) vulnerable people against AI-generated scams in the form of deepfake content.
Answer: DSIT regularly engages with Home Office on ongoing efforts to protect users from online harms, including AI-Generated scams. AI generated content is regulated by the Online Safety Act where it is shared on an in-scope service and constitutes either illega...
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: FraudHome OfficeTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57831More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has had discussions with the Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation on the steps needed to tackle AI scams in the form of phishing emails.
Answer: The Home Office is absolutely committed to tackling the threat of fraud, which is why this Government has committed to publishing a new and enhanced Fraud Strategy that addresses the full range of harm that UK citizens face from fraud, including AI enable...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCourts: Harpenden and BerkhamstedMinistry of JusticeTabled 5 Jun 2025WithdrawnUIN 57830More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps her Department is taking to tackle court backlogs in Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordPublic Transport: WomenDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57829More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that (a) school-aged girls and (b) young women can access help on public transport if they are concerned for their safety.
Answer: The Department is committed to ensuring everyone, including women and girls, is safe on the transport network. As part of our aim to reduce Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) by half over the next decade, we have an ambitious, evidence-based programm...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: DisinformationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57828More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to protect girls and young women from the impact of sexualised AI deepfakes.
Answer: Sharing or threatening to share a deepfake intimate image without consent is illegal. Synthetically created content is regulated by the Online Safety Act where it is shared on an in-scope service and is illegal content or content harmful to children. Gove...
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMotor InsuranceTreasuryTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57827More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Financial Conduct Authority plans to review the methods used by car insurers to determine vehicle valuations in write-off settlements.
Answer: I refer the hon member to the answer contained in PQ UIN 56497.
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMidwives: VacanciesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57826More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to (a) help tackle midwifery shortages and (b) improve recruitment and retention in the NHS in (i) Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency, (ii) Hertfordshire and
Answer: The Government is committed to tackling the issues facing the maternity workforce, to make sure we have the right people in the right place at the right time. NHS England is leading a range of initiatives to boost retention of existing staff and to ensure...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordVoice over Internet Protocol: Impact AssessmentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57825More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department conducted a Disability Impact Assessment of the Public Switched Telephone Network migration.
Answer: The Department has not conducted a Disability Impact Assessment. The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) migration is an industry-led programme and does not result from a government decision.The Government is committed to ensuring that any risks aris...
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordOrchestras: Tax AllowancesTreasuryTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57824More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of changes to orchestral tax relief on touring orchestras’ ability to fund UK charity concerts and community programmes.
Answer: The UK provides world-leading support for orchestras: at Autumn Budget 2024, the Government confirmed that from 1 April 2025, the rate of Orchestra Tax Relief (OTR) will be set at the generous rate of 45%. From April 2024, qualifying expenditure is expend...
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordApprenticesDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57823More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of preserving full funding for Level Seven apprenticeships for (a) people from disadvantaged backgrounds, (b) career changers and (c) people retur
Answer: This government has a driving mission to break down barriers to opportunity. From January 2026, the government will no longer fund level 7 apprenticeships, equivalent to master’s degree level, except for young apprentices under the age of 22, or those age...
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordApprentices: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57822More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of removing funding for Level Seven apprenticeships for people aged 22 and above on (a) gender equality and (b) social mobility.
Answer: This government has a driving mission to break down barriers to opportunity. That is why we are moving funding away from level 7 apprenticeships for learners aged 22 and over, to ensure that funding is prioritised for learners at lower levels, who need th...
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWater Treatment: River VerDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57821More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to (a) ensure that planned upgrades to Markyate Sewage Treatment Works go ahead, in the context of Thames Water’s financial position and (b) to prev
Answer: We expect the company to meet their statutory and regulatory obligations. Thames Water’s current Asset Management Plan includes commitments to both maintain Markyate Wastewater Treatment Works and enhance its performance. Capital maintenance includes a Gr...
Answered 11 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: FraudHome OfficeTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57820More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the oral contribution of the Minister of State in response to the question from the hon. Member for Harpenden and Berkhamsted of 2 May 2025, Official Report, column 11, if her Depart
Answer: The Home Office is absolutely committed to tackling the threat of fraud, which is why this Government has committed to publishing a new and enhanced Fraud Strategy that addresses the full range of harm that UK citizens face from fraud, including AI enable...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordChinook Helicopters: AccidentsMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57819More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department plans to hold an independent judge-led public inquiry into the 1994 RAF Chinook Helicopter crash.
Answer: In 2010, the Mull of Kintyre independent judge-led review was carried out by Lord Philips and the findings were fully accepted by the Ministry of Defence. The review found that the evidence did not make it possible to reach conclusions on potential techni...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCourts: StandardsMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Jun 2025WithdrawnUIN 56501More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps her Department is taking to tackle court backlogs in Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: HertfordshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56500More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to ensure people in mental health crises receive adequate support in emergency services in (a) Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency and (b) Hertfordshire.
Answer: The Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board commissions mental health services to meet the needs of its population, including for people living in Harpenden and Berkhamsted. The integrated care board continues to monitor the effectiveness and q...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMotor InsuranceTreasuryTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56497More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Financial Conduct Authority plans to review the methods used by car insurers to determine vehicle valuations in write-off settlements.
Answer: How insurers value vehicles in write-off settlements are a matter for the Financial Conduct Authority who is operationally independent from the Government. The Financial Conduct Authority published its findings of a multi-firm review into insurers’ claims...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy Performance Certificates: Business PremisesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56491More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to ensure that commercial properties have reached the minimum requirement of EPC Grade B by 2030.
Answer: The Government consulted on strengthening the non-domestic, which includes commercial properties, Private Rented Sector Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards to EPC C by 1 April 2027, and EPC B by 1 April 2030. We are currently reviewing the policy design, ...
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMotor InsuranceTreasuryTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56474More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Financial Conduct Authority plans to review the methods used by car insurers to assess vehicle value in write-off settlements.
Answer: How insurers value vehicles in write-off settlements are a matter for the Financial Conduct Authority who is operationally independent from the Government. The Financial Conduct Authority published its findings of a multi-firm review into insurers’ claims...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMotor Insurance: Fees and ChargesTreasuryTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 56140More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to prevent motor insurers from raising premiums for vehicle theft victims making non-fault claims in (a) Harpenden and Berkhamsted, (b) Hertfordshire, and (c) the rest of England.
Answer: Insurers make commercial decisions about pricing and the terms of cover they offer based on their assessment on the likelihood of a claim being made and the cost of those claims. The Government does not set the terms, conditions, or prices for insurance p...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMotor Insurance: DisabilityDepartment for TransportTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 56137More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with car insurance companies on the affordability of compulsory car insurance for drivers who require larger vehicles for disability-related mobility needs.
Answer: My officials meet motor insurers and their representative bodies such as the Association of British Insurers periodically to discuss a range of motor insurance issues.
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMotor InsuranceTreasuryTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 56135More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with the Financial Conduct Authority on the potential impact of changes to the costs of car insurance on vulnerable motorists.
Answer: Insurers make commercial decisions about pricing and the terms of cover they offer based on their assessment on the likelihood of a claim being made and the cost of those claims. The Government does not set the terms, conditions, or prices for insurance p...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPoverty: ChildrenDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 56133More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether the forthcoming Child Poverty Strategy will include (a) objectives and (b) targets beyond the initial 10-year framework to ensure sustained progress in reducing child poverty in (i) Harpenden an
Answer: Tackling child poverty is at the heart of this Government’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity. The Child Poverty Taskforce is progressing work to publish its strategy as soon as possible and we are exploring all available levers to drive forwa...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMeans-tested BenefitsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 56132More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to increase the uptake of means-tested benefits among households with children in poverty in (a) Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency, (b) Hertfordshire and (c) Eng
Answer: The Department provides extensive information on Universal Credit including on GOV.UK that supports customers to identify what support may be available. Additionally, we signpost potential customers to external benefit calculators where they can identify ...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordLong Covid: Children and Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 56054More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what funding has been allocated by his Department for research into the (a) causes, (b) treatment, and (c) long-term effects of long covid in children and young people.
Answer: The Department funds research on health and social care through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Between 2019/20 and 2023/24, the NIHR and the Medical Research Council (MRC), part of UK Research and Innovation, have jointly inve...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
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