Victoria Collins MP: written questions
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Visas: 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
Original Parliament recordClimate and Nature BillDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51050More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of the Climate and Nature Bill.
Answer: This Government is absolutely committed to tackling the climate and nature crises and has agreed steps to take forward the spirit and substance of the Climate and Nature Bill with the Bill’s Sponsors. There is already a well-developed legislative framewor...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment Schemes: Harpenden and BerkhamstedDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50330More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to support vulnerable people into work in Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency.
Answer: The Get Britain Working White Paper set out the biggest reforms to employment support for a generation to support our ambition to achieve an 80% employment rate. The Department for Work and Pensions will shift from being a department for employment suppor...
Answered 14 May 2025
Original Parliament recordWinter Fuel Payment: Harpenden and BerkhamstedDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50329More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of changes to the Winter Fuel Payment on living standards for pensioners in Harpenden and Berkhamsted.
Answer: The Government is, protecting pensioners on the lowest incomes. Winter Fuel Payments will continue to be paid to pensioner households with someone receiving Pension Credit or other qualifying means-tested benefits or tax credits. They will continue to be ...
Answered 14 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPension CreditDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50328More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to help increase the level of uptake of Pension Credit in (a) Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency and (b) the rest of England.
Answer: The Government wants all pensioners to get the support to which they are rightly entitled. That is why we ran the biggest ever Pension Credit take-up campaign across the whole of Great Britian. This included adverts on television; radio; social media; on ...
Answered 14 May 2025
Original Parliament recordFood: AdvertisingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50327More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of introducing regulations on the advertising of products high in fat, sugar or salt (a) in outdoor spaces and (b) on audio-only media on public
Answer: The Government is taking bold action to tackle the childhood obesity crisis, and will create the healthiest generation of children ever. We are progressing with the implementation of the advertising restrictions for less healthy food or drink products on ...
Answered 15 May 2025
Original Parliament recordLife ExpectancyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50326More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce differences in healthy life expectancy between regions in England.
Answer: Tackling health inequalities is central to our Health Mission, which is why the Government has committed to halving the healthy life expectancy gap between the richest and poorest regions, by addressing the social determinants of health. Work is currently...
Answered 9 May 2025
Original Parliament recordCarers: Harpenden and BerkhamstedDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49617More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve support for family carers in Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that families have the support they need. Local authorities have duties to support people caring for their family and friends. The Care Act 2014 requires them to provide a wide range of sustainable, high-quality car...
Answered 8 May 2025
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