Victoria Collins MP: written questions
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Personal Independence Payment: Chronic IllnessesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54482More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to ensure that people claiming Personal Independence Payments with chronic health conditions are not subject to reviews unless there is evidence of significant change in their c
Answer: Reviews are an important feature of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) ensuring the support continues to meet the individual’s needs, as circumstances can change over time, and to make sure the correct level of support is being provided. People who rece...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGluten-free Foods: PrescriptionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54481More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to address regional disparities in the prescribing of gluten-free foods for people with coeliac disease.
Answer: Decisions about the commissioning and funding of local health services are the responsibility of local integrated care boards (ICBs). ICBs need to consider the needs of all their population when making decisions on how best to use their budget. NHS Englan...
Answered 2 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHate CrimeHome OfficeTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54480More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department plans to make LGBTQ+ hate crimes aggravated offences; and if she will implement a national Hate Crime Strategy and Action Plan to improve (a) reporting and (b) support for victi
Answer: All hate crimes are unacceptable, and we back the police in taking the strongest action against the perpetrators of these appalling offences.We are currently considering the best way to implement commitments in this space.The Government funds an online ha...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMusic: StreamingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54164More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to help support (a) small and (b) independent artists in securing adequate levels of payments from music streaming services.
Answer: The Government recognises the vital importance of ensuring that all music creators, including independent artists, are appropriately compensated for their work. Many have raised legitimate concerns about remuneration from streaming platforms and we take t...
Answered 2 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordKidney Diseases: Health Services and ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53350More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to (a) increase research into kidney disease and (b) raise public awareness of (i) early detection and (ii) prevention strategies to reduce the risk of progressi
Answer: The Department funds research on health and social care through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The NIHR welcomes funding applications for research into any aspect of human health and social care, including kidney disease. Thes...
Answered 28 May 2025
Original Parliament record5G: InfrastructureDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53349More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the Answer of 21 March 2025 to Question 38243 on 5G: Infrastructure, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of commencing Sections 61 to 64 of the Product Sec
Answer: Following the 2017 reforms, government representatives engaged regularly with stakeholders about their impact. The changes made by the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 were consulted on and received Parliamentary scrutiny du...
Answered 28 May 2025
Original Parliament recordHigher Education: Overseas StudentsDepartment for EducationTabled 16 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52947More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of planned changes to international student recruitment on the financial sustainability of universities.
Answer: This government’s position on international students has been clear. We are committed to a United Kingdom that is outward looking and welcomes international students who make a positive impact on the UK’s higher education (HE) sector, our economy and soci...
Answered 30 May 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: Skilled WorkersHome OfficeTabled 16 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52946More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to (a) expand and (b) simplify the Global Talent visa route.
Answer: As set out in the Immigration White Paper, we will continue to work closely with our endorsing bodies on policy proposals to make it simpler and easier for top scientific and design talent to use the Global Talent Visa route, and ensure the UK can bring i...
Answered 23 May 2025
Original Parliament recordTelecommunications: InfrastructureDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 16 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52945More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the level of telecoms site rental valuations following the 2017 Electronic Communications Code reforms on rural connec
Answer: The aim of the 2017 reforms was to encourage investment in digital networks and improve coverage and connectivity across the UK. Based on Ofcom reporting, 4G rural geographic coverage from at least one operator has increased from 88% in May 2018 to a repo...
Answered 28 May 2025
Original Parliament recordMembers: CorrespondenceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52944More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when his Department plans to respond to the letter from the hon. Member for Harpenden and Berkhamsted to the Environment Agency on Markyate Sewage Works of 28 March 2025.
Answer: A reply to the hon. Member is being prepared by the Environment Agency and will be issued as soon as possible.
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordTennis: Harpenden and BerkhamstedDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 15 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52773More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department plans to provide funding for (a) indoor and (b) covered tennis facilities in Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency.
Answer: The Government provides the majority of our funding for grassroots sport through our Arm’s Length Body, Sport England, which invests over £250 million in Exchequer and Lottery funding each year.In 2022/23, £5,950.00 was invested in Harpenden and Berkhamst...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordTennis: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 15 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52772More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how much Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities Programme funding will go to (a) tennis and (b) padel facilities.
Answer: The Government provides the majority of our funding for grassroots sport through our Arm’s Length Body, Sport England, which invests over £250 million in Exchequer and Lottery funding each year.In 2022/23, £5,950.00 was invested in Harpenden and Berkhamst...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordTennis: Harpenden and BerkhamstedDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 15 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52771More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what funding her Department has provided for tennis facilities Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency in each of the past three years; and whether she plans to provide further funding.
Answer: The Government provides the majority of our funding for grassroots sport through our Arm’s Length Body, Sport England, which invests over £250 million in Exchequer and Lottery funding each year.In 2022/23, £5,950.00 was invested in Harpenden and Berkhamst...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: HertfordshireDepartment for TransportTabled 15 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52770More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to improve the affordability of rail fares in (a) Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency and (b) Hertfordshire.
Answer: We are overhauling the fares and ticketing system to make it easier for passengers to trust that they are buying the right ticket and getting the best fare, with the move to Great British Railways (GBR) passengers will be able to receive a more consistent...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDigital Technology: Harpenden and BerkhamstedDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 15 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52769More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology to help support SMEs in adopting digital technology in Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency.
Answer: Hertfordshire Growth Hub provides SMEs in Harpenden and Berkhamsted with support and advice with adopting digital technology. The Government is working closely with the SME Digital Adoption Taskforce. The Taskforce brings industry stakeholders together to...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: HertfordshireDepartment for TransportTabled 15 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52768More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to increase access to rail links in rural communities in (a) Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency and (b) Hertfordshire.
Answer: The Government knows that public transport needs to be better integrated in order to improve the experience for passengers, providing access to services and keeping communities connected. We also know that in rural areas, bus services can be a lifeline fo...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: HertfordshireDepartment for TransportTabled 15 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52767More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of passenger rail performance in (a) Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency and (b) Hertfordshire.
Answer: Performance in the area has been challenging in recent months, affected by a range of issues including points failures, train faults and external trespass and fatality incidents affecting Thameslink services operated by Govia Thameslink Railway. However, ...
Answered 23 May 2025
Original Parliament recordResearch: Higher EducationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 15 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52766More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking with universities to develop research and development policies in the (a) East and (b) rest of England.
Answer: The Government is clear that universities are a key partner in research and development, which is fundamental to kickstarting economic growth and delivering the Government’s missions. DSIT values the views of universities and engages closely with them thr...
Answered 23 May 2025
Original Parliament recordCentral Africa: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52765More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support humanitarian programmes in central Africa.
Answer: The UK supports a range of humanitarian activities across central Africa, including emergency food assistance, treatment for malnourished children and life-saving sexual and reproductive health services. We are concerned by the escalation of humanitarian ...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCommunity Health Services: Medical EquipmentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52764More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with providers of community equipment services on service delivery in the context of integrated care in the next (a) five and (b) 10 years.
Answer: On 30 January 2025, NHS England published guidance on Standardising community health services, specifically codifying core services, which can be found at the following link:https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/standardising-community-health-services/Comm...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSecurity Action for EuropeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52763More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with the EU on access to the Security Action for Europe fund.
Answer: This is a critical moment for the security of Europe. We welcome European efforts to increase defence spending, through the ReArm initiative and proposed Security Action for Europe (SAFE) mechanism. This must be a whole-of-Europe effort, in alignment with...
Answered 21 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Services: ReformDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52762More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to hold discussions with suppliers of medical equipment to community care services on social care reform.
Answer: On 30 January 2025, NHS England published guidance on Standardising community health services, specifically codifying core services, which can be found at the following link:https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/standardising-community-health-services/Comm...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordClimate Change: Economic SituationTreasuryTabled 15 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52761More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate her Department has made of the potential economic impact of (a) extreme weather events, (b) food inflation, (c) flood recovery and (d) other climate-related impacts on (i) public services and (ii) hous
Answer: The Government recognises that preparing for the future means adapting to the effects of climate change. Without action, flooding, coastal erosion and other climate hazards will pose greater risks to lives, livelihoods and people’s wellbeingThe Office for...
Answered 23 May 2025
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Written QuestionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51052More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when he plans to answer Question 46378 on Nigeria: Religious Freedom, tabled by the hon. Member for Harpenden and Berkhamsted on 17 April 2025.
Answer: I apologise for the delay in responding to the hon. Member's question. I issued a response to the hon. Member on 8 May.
Answered 14 May 2025
Original Parliament recordNutritionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51051More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing mandatory nutritional targets for large supermarket retailers.
Answer: The Government is committed to raising the healthiest generation of children ever and tackling the three biggest killers, which will require effort from across society, not just for obesity but also for alcohol and smoking.We have made a start with the To...
Answered 19 May 2025
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