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1127592
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-05-20more like thismore than 2019-05-20
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Gender Dysphoria: Young People more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps have been taken in the last six months to reduce the waiting time for transsexual youths at the Tavistock Hospital Gender Identity Clinic. more like this
tabling member constituency Bath more like this
tabling member printed
Wera Hobhouse more like this
uin 256374 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-29more like thismore than 2019-05-29
answer text <p>Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust is working with NHS England to develop and implement measures to reduce waiting times. NHS England has increased funding for the Trust’s Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS) by around 150% since 2015/16, but the Trust continues to face challenges in recruiting clinical staff in GIDs with significant experience and expertise.</p><p>The service has trialled several initiatives to provide support to young people who are referred, this includes - but is not limited to:</p><p>- an ongoing recruitment drive;</p><p>- initiatives to actively manage the waiting list offering consultations to local services in complex cases while they wait for specialist input;</p><p>- consultation sessions with local mental health services and group sessions with children under 10 years of age;</p><p>- regularly reviewing communication around the waiting lists to equip young people with information which is as accurate as possible about their wait;</p><p>- reviewing policies and procedures around first appointments, for example looking at Did Not Attend (DNA) policies to ensure those offered appointments to take them up;</p><p>- giving more attention to clinically appropriate timely transitions between the Trust’s gender identity service and adult services; and</p><p>- clinician operated ‘helpline’ for urgent enquiries/concerns from young people, their families and referrers on the waiting list.</p><p>NHS England has also committed to reviewing the service specification for GIDS in 2019/20.</p>
answering member constituency Thurrock more like this
answering member printed Jackie Doyle-Price more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-05-29T14:26:43.147Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-29T14:26:43.147Z
answering member
4065
label Biography information for Dame Jackie Doyle-Price more like this
tabling member
4602
label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse remove filter
1127301
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-05-17more like thismore than 2019-05-17
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Solar Power: Feed-in Tariffs more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what estimate he has made of the volume of rooftop solar that has been deployed since the closure of the Feed-In Tariff scheme and the Export Tariff. more like this
tabling member constituency Bath more like this
tabling member printed
Wera Hobhouse more like this
uin 255693 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-23more like thismore than 2019-05-23
answer text <p>The number of domestic solar installations during April 2019 will be published by BEIS on Thursday 30 May using information from the MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) installation database. These are provisional numbers which are subject to revision in future publications.</p><p> </p><p>Solar photovoltaic deployment statistics is available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/solar-photovoltaics-deployment" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/solar-photovoltaics-deployment</a>.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Kingswood more like this
answering member printed Chris Skidmore more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-05-23T13:53:11.227Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-23T13:53:11.227Z
answering member
4021
label Biography information for Chris Skidmore more like this
tabling member
4602
label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse remove filter
1108599
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-01more like thismore than 2019-04-01
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Immigration: Families more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What assessment his Department has made of the effect on low-paid workers of the minimum income requirements for non-EEA residents to bring family members to the UK. more like this
tabling member constituency Bath more like this
tabling member printed
Wera Hobhouse more like this
uin 910144 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-04-01more like thismore than 2019-04-01
answer text <p>The level of the minimum income threshold was set after considering advice from the independent Migration Advisory Committee. The Supreme Court has endorsed the lawfulness of this approach and agrees that the minimum income requirement strikes a fair balance between the interests of UK citizens wishing to sponsor a non-EEA spouse and of the community in general.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North more like this
answering member printed Caroline Nokes more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-04-01T15:53:49.137Zmore like thismore than 2019-04-01T15:53:49.137Z
answering member
4048
label Biography information for Caroline Nokes more like this
tabling member
4602
label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse remove filter
1104938
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-03-25more like thismore than 2019-03-25
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Migrant Workers: Care Workers more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on ensuring the effective recruitment of care workers from EU and non-EU countries to meet demand in the UK in the event that the UK leaves the EU. more like this
tabling member constituency Bath more like this
tabling member printed
Wera Hobhouse more like this
uin 236557 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-04-02more like thismore than 2019-04-02
answer text <p>In December 2018, the Government set out its proposals in “the UK’s future Skills-based Immigration System” White Paper. The White Paper proposals include a new route for skilled workers which will be open to anyone at RQF level 3 and above, irrespective of where they are applying from. This route will not be capped allowing all of those who meet our requirements to come to the UK.</p><p><br>The White Paper also includes a transitional route for temporary workers which will be open to anyone from qualifying countries, wishing to fill posi-tions at any skill level, for up to 12 months. We do not intend to impose a cap on the number of people wishing to use the route.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North more like this
answering member printed Caroline Nokes more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-04-02T15:59:15.577Zmore like thismore than 2019-04-02T15:59:15.577Z
answering member
4048
label Biography information for Caroline Nokes more like this
tabling member
4602
label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse remove filter
1104993
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-03-25more like thismore than 2019-03-25
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Visas: Nurses more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether his Department plans to extend the the salary exemption for international nurses under the Tier 2 visa process to citizens of the EEA in the event of the UK leaving the EU. more like this
tabling member constituency Bath more like this
tabling member printed
Wera Hobhouse more like this
uin 236576 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-04-02more like thismore than 2019-04-02
answer text <p>We have been clear that we want all EU nationals, including those working in the NHS and the care sector, to stay in the UK after we leave the EU.</p><p>In their report, EEA migration in the UK, the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) recommended maintaining the existing system of salary thresholds.</p><p>The Government has been clear that we will undertake an extensive programme of engagement with a wide range of stakeholders across the UK, including with the private, public and voluntary sector and local government, as well as industry representatives and individual businesses before taking a final decision on the level of salary thresholds.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North more like this
answering member printed Caroline Nokes more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-04-02T15:48:04.527Zmore like thismore than 2019-04-02T15:48:04.527Z
answering member
4048
label Biography information for Caroline Nokes more like this
tabling member
4602
label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse remove filter
1092070
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-03-20more like thismore than 2019-03-20
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
hansard heading Trade Agreements: NHS more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the potential effect of future trade deals on the NHS. more like this
tabling member constituency Bath more like this
tabling member printed
Wera Hobhouse more like this
uin 234768 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-03-25more like thismore than 2019-03-25
answer text <p>I refer the Honourable Friend for Bath to the answer I gave to the Member for Ealing, Southall on 18 March 2019, UIN: 231970.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Meon Valley more like this
answering member printed George Hollingbery more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-03-25T11:28:42.673Zmore like thismore than 2019-03-25T11:28:42.673Z
answering member
4016
label Biography information for Sir George Hollingbery more like this
tabling member
4602
label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse remove filter
1055777
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-02-06more like thismore than 2019-02-06
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Children: Protection more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment his Department has made of the effect of child protection procedures on families affected by myalgic encephalomyelitis. more like this
tabling member constituency Bath more like this
tabling member printed
Wera Hobhouse more like this
uin 217626 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-02-14more like thismore than 2019-02-14
answer text <p>The Department for Education has made no recent assessments of the impact of child protection procedures on families affected by myalgic encephalomyelitis.</p><p>Local authorities must undertake enquiries if they believe a child has suffered or is likely to suffer significant harm and decide if any action must be taken under section 47 of the Children Act 1989. Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018) sets out the parameters and principles of high quality child protection assessments and procedures. The local authority is under a duty to safeguard and promote the child’s welfare and child protection decisions are based on the professional judgement of social workers and the circumstances of the individual child. The Equality Act 2010 is clear that all institutions, including local authorities, cannot discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability.</p><p>The Government is undertaking wide-ranging reforms to improve the quality of social work practice and decision-making, including through assessment and accreditation against Knowledge and Skills Statements, which are also the post qualifying standards for child and family social work.</p>
answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle more like this
answering member printed Victoria Atkins more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-02-14T17:53:16.657Zmore like thismore than 2019-02-14T17:53:16.657Z
answering member
4399
label Biography information for Victoria Atkins more like this
tabling member
4602
label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse remove filter
1054833
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-02-04more like thismore than 2019-02-04
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
hansard heading Defence and Security Organisation: Staff more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 19 December 2018 to Question 202327 on UK Trade and Investment Defence and Security Organisation: Staff, whether the total workforce of 155 in the Defence and Security Organisation includes the Export Support Team. more like this
tabling member constituency Bath more like this
tabling member printed
Wera Hobhouse more like this
uin 216427 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-02-11more like thismore than 2019-02-11
answer text <p>Yes – the figure includes the Defence and Security Organisation’s Export Support Team.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness more like this
answering member printed Graham Stuart more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-02-11T14:21:32.617Zmore like thismore than 2019-02-11T14:21:32.617Z
answering member
1482
label Biography information for Graham Stuart more like this
tabling member
4602
label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse remove filter
1046874
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-01-23more like thismore than 2019-01-23
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Research more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent funding has been made available for research into myalgic encephalomyelitis. more like this
tabling member constituency Bath more like this
tabling member printed
Wera Hobhouse more like this
uin 211844 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-01-31more like thismore than 2019-01-31
answer text <p>The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), on behalf of the Department, funded £1,495,363 of programme research on myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), over the last three financial years (up to 2017/18). Further information on this research is available through the NIHR Journals Library at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/programmes/" target="_blank">https://www.journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/programmes/</a></p><p>The NIHR welcomes funding applications for research into any aspect of human health, including ME/CFS; it is not usual practice to ring-fence funds for particular topics or conditions. Applications are subject to peer review and judged in open competition, with awards being made on the basis of the importance of the topic to patients and health and care services, value for money and scientific quality.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Gosport more like this
answering member printed Caroline Dinenage more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-01-31T17:21:07.067Zmore like thismore than 2019-01-31T17:21:07.067Z
answering member
4008
label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage more like this
tabling member
4602
label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse remove filter
1047012
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-01-23more like thismore than 2019-01-23
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Haemochromatosis: Research more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what funding his Department has made available for research into haemochromatosis. more like this
tabling member constituency Bath more like this
tabling member printed
Wera Hobhouse more like this
uin 211845 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-01-31more like thismore than 2019-01-31
answer text <p>The Department’s National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) welcomes funding applications for research into any aspect of human health, including haemochromatosis. Applications are subject to peer review and judged in open competition, with awards being made on the basis of the importance of the topic to patients and health and care services, value for money and scientific quality. Information on individual projects funded by the NIHR can be found at the following link:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/programmes/" target="_blank">https://www.journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/programmes/</a></p><p> </p><p>NIHR funded infrastructure is currently supporting a clinical trial into haemochromatosis, through the NIHR Clinical Research Network Coordinating Centre. The trial is testing a new formulation of hepcidin as a treatment for haemochromatosis.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Gosport more like this
answering member printed Caroline Dinenage more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-01-31T17:21:56.033Zmore like thismore than 2019-01-31T17:21:56.033Z
answering member
4008
label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage more like this
tabling member
4602
label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse remove filter