Victoria Collins MP: written questions 2025

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Written questions

Family HubsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24351More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made a recent assessment of the potential merits of extending the Start for Life programme to (a) Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency and (b) other local authorities that do not r
Answer: The Prime Minister’s Plan for Change outlined that there will be investment to continue to build up the Family Hubs and Start for Life programme. In 2025/26, this investment will fund the 75 local authorities in England with high levels of deprivation tha...
Answered 20 Jan 2025
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Dental Services: EpilepsyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24350More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of extending free NHS dental repairs to teeth damaged by seizures from epilepsy.
Answer: Free National Health Service dental care is available to people who meet the following criteria: under 18 years old, or under 19 years old and in full-time education; pregnant or have had a baby in the previous 12 months; being treated in an NHS hospital ...
Answered 22 Jan 2025
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Driving: EyesightDepartment for TransportTabled 15 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24349More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with the DVLA on the potential merits of accepting eye tests from certified opticians other than Specsavers for frequent license renewals where they are required.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) will already consider eyesight tests carried out by opticians other than Specsavers. However, examinations carried out by Specsavers, as the DVLA’s contracted partner, ensure a consistent application of the r...
Answered 21 Jan 2025
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Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 14 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24018More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of AI bots on (a) community cohesion and (b) national security.
Answer: The Government recognises that the huge opportunities offered by AI also come with risks. This includes the potential to generate inauthentic content indistinguishable from human-generated content at higher scale and lower cost than previously possible. W...
Answered 20 Jan 2025
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Technology: RegulationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 14 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24017More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with his European counterparts on the potential merits of strengthening technology regulation.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology regularly engages with international counterparts, including European partners, both bilaterally and through multilateral forums such as the G7, G20, and OECD. These discussions focus on share...
Answered 20 Jan 2025
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Dental Services: EpilepsyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 21823More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to extend free NHS dental repairs to teeth damaged by seizures from epilepsy.
Answer: Free National Health Service dental care is available to people who meet the following criteria: under 18 years old, or under 19 years old and in full-time education; pregnant or have had a baby in the previous 12 months; being treated in an NHS hospital ...
Answered 8 Jan 2025
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ProbateMinistry of JusticeTabled 3 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 21822More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she plans to take with probate services to find a solution for cases where there is a chain of representation but the name of the applicant will not match that on the Grant of Probate.
Answer: A chain of representation arises where all the executors of an estate have died before completing the administration of that estate. Under section 7(1) of the Administration of Estates Act 1925 the executor for deceased’s executor becomes the executor for...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
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Choirs: Tax AllowancesTreasuryTabled 3 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 21821More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of providing a similar Orchestra Tax Relief to vocal concerts.
Answer: The creative industries play a key role in driving economic growth. The Government is committed to supporting them as part of its plan to fix the foundations of the economy. To qualify for Orchestra Tax Relief (OTR), a concert must be performed by a group...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
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