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1726979

	registered interest
	date	03/09/2024
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Youth Services
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure there is adequate provision for youth services in all regions.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield Central
	tabling member printed	Abtisam Mohamed
	uin	4096
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2024 answer text <p>This Government is committed to giving all young people the chance to reach their full potential and recognises the vital role that youth services and activities play in improving their life chances and wellbeing.</p><p>As set out in section 507B of the Education Act 1996, local authorities have a statutory duty to secure, so far as is reasonably practicable, sufficient provision of educational and recreational leisure-time activities for young people. This is funded from the local government settlement</p><p>Additionally, as a government we are keen to ensure that there is appropriate youth provision to stop young people being drawn into crime and facing other poor outcomes. This is why we are creating the Young Futures programme, which will see the establishment of Prevention Partnerships in every local authority and the rollout of youth hubs across England and Wales. These Partnerships, supported by a network of hubs, will bring local services together and deliver support for young people to help them live safe and healthy lives.</p><p>This will build on the DCMS funding to invest £500 million in youth services to ensure every young person will have access to regular clubs and activities, adventures away from home and opportunities to volunteer.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Barnsley South answering member printed Stephanie Peacock question first answered 11/09/2024 13:00:23 answering member 4607 label Biography information for Stephanie Peacock
	tabling member	5142

1726980

	registered interest
	date	03/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Legal Aid Scheme
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the level of legal aid in the context of recent increases in the cost of living.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield Central
	tabling member printed	Abtisam Mohamed
	uin	4097
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2024 answer text <p>Legal aid is a vital part of the justice system. It underpins our plans to build a justice system that works for victims, supports access to justice, and ultimately upholds the rule of law.</p><p> </p><p>We are keen to understand the different ways the legal aid system can be improved to ensure each part works to the best of its ability. We will be carefully considering our options on the way forward including the evidence gathered over the past year on civil legal aid.</p><p> </p><p>This Government understands the challenges related to legal aid eligibility and we are assessing the appropriate next steps. We are also seeking to implement changes to the means test that will extend the range of payments which may or must be disregarded from the legal aid means assessment.</p> answering member constituency Swindon South answering member printed Heidi Alexander question first answered 11/09/2024 14:16:45 answering member 4038 label Biography information for Heidi Alexander
	tabling member	5142

1726214

	registered interest
	date	30/08/2024
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Sexual Offences
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to help protect workers travelling home late at night who are at risk of sexual violence.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield Central
	tabling member printed	Abtisam Mohamed
	uin	3439
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2024 answer text <p>This Government will treat tackling violence against women and girls as a national emergency and will use every tool to target perpetrators and address the root causes of violence on our streets.</p><p>We want women to feel safe and will use every lever to halve violence against women and girls in the next decade, across the whole of government, with policing and other experts.</p><p>To make our streets safe, we must drastically reduce serious violent crime and violence against women and girls, increase confidence in the police, stop young people falling into crime, and make our criminal justice system work for victims.</p><p>No one should ever have to face the risk of violence or harassment when travelling. This government is taking action to make sure our transport network is safe for all. The Department for Transport is working closely with transport partners, including the British Transport Police, on a range of initiatives to address the problems faced by different users, including women and girls, on the transport network.</p> answering member constituency Birmingham Yardley answering member printed Jess Phillips question first answered 09/09/2024 14:38:10 answering member 4370 label Biography information for Jess Phillips
	tabling member	5142

1722689

	registered interest
	date	22/07/2024
	answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
	answering dept id	216
	answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
	answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
	hansard heading	Science and Technology
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department plans to review the Science and Technology Framework.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield Central
	tabling member printed	Abtisam Mohamed
	uin	1136
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/07/2024 answer text <p>The Science and Technology Framework provides a holistic picture of the critical levers to target science and technology to drive growth and improve the lives of citizens. Work under the Science and Technology Framework has shown the benefit of taking a cross-HMG, systems approach to science and technology. The Framework will act as a policy tool to support the delivery of core priorities, such as the five Missions and Industrial Strategy.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Enfield North answering member printed Feryal Clark question first answered 30/07/2024 15:46:11 answering member 4822 label Biography information for Feryal Clark
	tabling member	5142

1722690

	registered interest
	date	22/07/2024
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Lifelong Education
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if her Department will make an assessment of the effectiveness of the Lifelong Learning Entitlement.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield Central
	tabling member printed	Abtisam Mohamed
	uin	1137
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/07/2024 answer text <p>The government recognises that lifelong learning is a core part of a sustainable higher education system which provides opportunities for all and offers learners greater flexibility in an ever-evolving economy.</p><p> </p><p>At present, the department is working to ensure that its approach to lifelong learning will be as effective as possible, enabling people to gain the skills they need to support their careers.</p> answering member constituency Lewisham East answering member printed Janet Daby question first answered 30/07/2024 16:51:33 answering member 4698 label Biography information for Janet Daby
	tabling member	5142

1722691

	registered interest
	date	22/07/2024
	answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
	answering dept id	216
	answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
	answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
	hansard heading	EU Framework Programme
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what his planned timetable is for commencing negotiations on the UK’s association to the EU’s Framework Programme 10.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield Central
	tabling member printed	Abtisam Mohamed
	uin	1138
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/07/2024 answer text <p>The government’s primary focus is on continuing efforts, both domestically and in collaboration with the EU, to boost UK participation in Horizon Europe (FP9). That must be the immediate priority.</p><p> </p><p>However, the government will of course closely observe the development of any future programmes with interest. The Trade and Cooperation Agreement provides a long-term basis for cooperation in areas of shared interest, such as science, research, and innovation.</p> answering member constituency Enfield North answering member printed Feryal Clark question first answered 30/07/2024 11:33:44 answering member 4822 label Biography information for Feryal Clark
	tabling member	5142

1722692

	registered interest
	date	22/07/2024
	answering body	Department for Business and Trade
	answering dept id	214
	answering dept short name	Business and Trade
	answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
	hansard heading	Industry
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when he plans to publish an Industrial Strategy.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield Central
	tabling member printed	Abtisam Mohamed
	uin	1139
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/07/2024 answer text <p>As stated in the Kings Speech this government is committed to establishing an industrial strategy council on a statutory footing. Growth is this Government's number one priority. To achieve growth and create secure, well-paid jobs across the country, we will get businesses investing again through a clear, credible, long-term modern Industrial Strategy. To succeed, the Strategy will need to be designed and delivered in partnership with business, unions, local leaders and wider stakeholders. The Strategy will be published <strong>in the coming months and I will update the house</strong> in due course.</p> answering member constituency Croydon West answering member printed Sarah Jones question first answered 30/07/2024 14:38:36 answering member 4631 label Biography information for Sarah Jones
	tabling member	5142

1722693

	registered interest
	date	22/07/2024
	answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
	answering dept id	216
	answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
	answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
	hansard heading	Research: Finance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, which key R&D institutions will receive a 10 year budget.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield Central
	tabling member printed	Abtisam Mohamed
	uin	1140
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/07/2024 answer text <p>The government will set ten-year budgets for certain R&amp;D activities, giving certainty to form long-term partnerships with industry and stay at the forefront of global innovation.</p><p>Further details will be announced in due course.</p> answering member constituency Enfield North answering member printed Feryal Clark question first answered 30/07/2024 11:31:45 answering member 4822 label Biography information for Feryal Clark
	tabling member	5142

1722694

	registered interest
	date	22/07/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Defence: Reviews
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has for stakeholders to contribute to the Strategic Defence and Security Review.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield Central
	tabling member printed	Abtisam Mohamed
	uin	1141
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/07/2024 answer text <p>This Review will help set the path for Britain’s defence for the next decade and is to be Britain’s review – not just the Government's. The Review will be headed by three external Reviewers led by Lord Roberson of Port Ellen and supported Dr Fiona Hill CMG and General Sir Richard Barrons. It will be a root and branch review that considers all aspects of Defence. The Reviewers will consult widely, including with Parliament, the Defence community, academia, and industry. Allies will be engaged regularly to seek their views.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Plymouth Sutton and Devonport answering member printed Luke Pollard question first answered 30/07/2024 15:34:03 answering member 4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard
	tabling member	5142

1716397

	registered interest
	date	08/05/2024
	answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
	answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
	hansard heading	Food: Packaging
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she will take steps to stop child friendly packaging being used to advertise unhealthy food to children.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield Central
	tabling member printed	Paul Blomfield
	uin	25204
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/05/2024 answer text <p>The Government is committed to working with businesses to ensure that we create the conditions for a healthier nation, and we are implementing an ambitious programme of measures to tackle childhood obesity. On 1 October 2022, the Government introduced legislation to restrict the location of foods high in fat, salt, or sugar in shops and online. These restrictions will have the single biggest impact on reducing children’s calorie consumption, and are expected to accrue health benefits of over £57 billion, and provide the National Health Service savings of over £4 billion, over the next 25 years.</p><p>On 1 October 2025, the volume price promotion restrictions will come into force, restricting volume price promotions such as three for two offers on less healthy products. The Government will simultaneously introduce a United Kingdom-wide 9:00pm television watershed for products high in fat, salt, or sugar, and a restriction of paid-for advertising of these products online, also on 1 October 2025. We continue to work with industry on the Food Data Transparency Partnership, to co-develop voluntary reporting requirements for food business to demonstrate the healthiness of their sales.</p> answering member constituency South Northamptonshire answering member printed Andrea Leadsom question first answered 16/05/2024 11:17:21 answering member 4117 label Biography information for Andrea Leadsom
	tabling member	4058 label Biography information for Paul Blomfield