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1677116

registered interest
date	11/12/2023
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Department for Work and Pensions: Remote Working
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many and what proportion of his Department's employees work on a fully remote basis.
tabling member constituency	Blaydon
tabling member printed	Liz Twist
uin	6285
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/12/2023 answer text <p>The DWP has 407 members of staff that are recorded as being permanent Homeworkers which equates to 0.46%. This is data as of 30<sup>th</sup> November 2023.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 14/12/2023 15:32:04 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4618 label Biography information for Liz Twist

1678021

registered interest
date	07/12/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Buses: Exhaust Emissions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of funding for zero and low emission buses.
tabling member constituency	Blaydon
tabling member printed	Liz Twist
uin	900667
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/12/2023 answer text <p>Since February 2020, an estimated 4,200 Zero Emission Buses (ZEBs) have been funded across the UK, including 1,300 ZEBs supported by £280m through the ZEBRA 1 programme. We announced a further £129m in September 2023 under the ZEBRA 2 programme.</p><p> </p><p>My department has an ongoing monitoring and evaluation project for ZEBRA. An interim evaluation report was published in June 2023.</p> answering member constituency Hexham answering member printed Guy Opperman question first answered 14/12/2023 11:49:53 answering member 4142 label Biography information for Guy Opperman
tabling member	4618 label Biography information for Liz Twist

1673339

registered interest
date	27/11/2023
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	Genomics
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent progress has been made on the NHS Generation Study.
tabling member constituency	Blaydon
tabling member printed	Liz Twist
uin	3910
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/12/2023 answer text <p>Genomics England has established a set of four principles to determine which rare genetic conditions should be looked for as part of their research study. In October 2023, Genomics England published a list of over 200 conditions which will be screened for as part of the study. Recruitment to the study is due to begin in early 2024. Genomics England have been working with a group of National Health Service sites who will be among the first to recruit participants.</p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 05/12/2023 09:52:16 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
tabling member	4618 label Biography information for Liz Twist

1673340

registered interest
date	27/11/2023
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	Genomics: Babies
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 make an assessment of the system readiness to introduce whole genome sequencing for newborns as part of the NHS.
tabling member constituency	Blaydon
tabling member printed	Liz Twist
uin	3911
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/12/2023 answer text <p>The Generation Study is a research study that will evaluate the utility and feasibility of screening newborns for a larger number of childhood-onset rare genetic conditions in the National Health Service, using whole genome sequencing. Genomics England are working closely with the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) to ensure the research generates the right evidence to inform any potential screening recommendations by the UK NSC and commissioning decisions by the NHS. If the evidence from the study indicates that the use of whole genome sequencing in newborn screening is effective, meets the criteria set by the UK NSC and a positive recommendation is made by the UK NSC, health ministers in the United Kingdom will then decide if this recommendation should be accepted. In the meantime, the UK NSC continues to assess proposals for additional conditions for newborn screening as they are received.</p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 05/12/2023 09:53:36 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
tabling member	4618 label Biography information for Liz Twist

1673343

registered interest
date	27/11/2023
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	Babies: Blood Tests
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 make an assessment of the adequacy of the capacity of the UK National Screening Committee to review new rare conditions for inclusion in a national newborn heel prick screening programme.
tabling member constituency	Blaydon
tabling member printed	Liz Twist
uin	3912
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2023 answer text <p>The UK National Screening Committee’s (UK NSC) remit was expanded last year to consider targeted, and risk stratified screening proposals, in addition to covering population screening programmes. A recruitment campaign is ongoing to expand capacity to be able to manage the increased volume of work expected. In terms of reviewing the evidence for newborn blood spot conditions the UK NSC has an annual call mechanism where proposals to screen for new topics can be submitted. The annual call for 2024 will open in July.</p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 30/11/2023 12:20:34 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
tabling member	4618 label Biography information for Liz Twist

1671569

registered interest
date	20/11/2023
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	Carbon Monoxide: Alarms
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if her Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of mandating the use of carbon monoxide alarms in all health settings.
tabling member constituency	Blaydon
tabling member printed	Liz Twist
uin	2714
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/11/2023 answer text <p>There are no plans to make an assessment. Guidance on ventilation and air filtration systems in National Health Service facilities is provided in Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 03-01: Specialised Ventilation for Healthcare Premises. As with all guidance provided on the NHS estate, it is reviewed on an ongoing basis and will be updated to reflect changes in approach to relevant areas. The memorandum is available at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/HTM0301-PartA-accessible-F6.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/HTM0301-PartA-accessible-F6.pdf</a></p><p>There is a range of national resources available to promote carbon monoxide safety. This includes guidance on GOV.UK, the NHS website and from the Health and Safety Executive. The UK Health Safety Agency also has a programme of work, much of it delivered in partnership with other organisations, to increase awareness of carbon monoxide exposure risks and help to prevent them.</p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 28/11/2023 12:38:23 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
tabling member	4618 label Biography information for Liz Twist

1666839

registered interest
date	24/10/2023
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	Carbon Monoxide: Alarms
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of mandating the use of carbon monoxide alarms in all health settings.
tabling member constituency	Blaydon
tabling member printed	Liz Twist
uin	204047
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/10/2023 answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.</p> answering member constituency Lewes answering member printed Maria Caulfield question first answered 26/10/2023 09:13:42 answering member 4492 label Biography information for Maria Caulfield
tabling member	4618 label Biography information for Liz Twist

1666162

registered interest
date	19/10/2023
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	Health Services: Carbon Monoxide
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to findings in the All-Party Parliamentary Carbon Monoxide Group's report entitled Prepare, Practice, Protect: Improving Carbon Monoxide Safety in Health and Care Services, published July 2023, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of funding for national resources on carbon monoxide funding.
tabling member constituency	Blaydon
tabling member printed	Liz Twist
uin	203570
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2023 answer text <p>No recent assessment has been made.</p><p>There is a range of national resources available to promote carbon monoxide safety. This includes guidance on GOV.UK, the National Health Service website and from the Health and Safety Executive. The UK Health Security Agency also has a programme of work, much of it delivered in partnership with other organisations, to increase awareness of carbon monoxide exposure risks and help to prevent them.</p> answering member constituency Lewes answering member printed Maria Caulfield question first answered 24/10/2023 16:28:10 answering member 4492 label Biography information for Maria Caulfield
tabling member	4618 label Biography information for Liz Twist

1666163

registered interest
date	19/10/2023
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	Carbon Monoxide: Poisoning
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he is taking steps with Cabinet colleagues to help (a) prevent and (b) diagnose carbon monoxide poisoning in (i) healthcare settings and (ii) the homes of vulnerable people.
tabling member constituency	Blaydon
tabling member printed	Liz Twist
uin	203571
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2023 answer text <p>The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) works with national and local stakeholders, public health partners and Government Departments to develop advice and actions which can be taken to improve diagnosis and prevent accidental exposure to carbon monoxide (CO) in healthcare settings and homes, including the homes of vulnerable people.</p><p>It has a programme of work to increase awareness and prevent exposure to CO. This includes participating in the cross-Government group on gas safety and carbon monoxide awareness and providing updated and consistent evidence, for example, for medical professionals diagnosing and managing CO poisoning in patients, and during antenatal checks.</p><p>UKHSA produces advice for the public on the risks from CO and regularly issues national press releases to raise public awareness of the dangers. In addition, UKHSA has published research quantifying CO exposure in the population, identifying risk factors for exposure and interventions to reduce the risk to the public.</p> answering member constituency Lewes answering member printed Maria Caulfield question first answered 24/10/2023 16:23:36 answering member 4492 label Biography information for Maria Caulfield
tabling member	4618 label Biography information for Liz Twist

1667074

registered interest
date	19/10/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Bus Services: Franchises
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of franchising more local bus services.
tabling member constituency	Blaydon
tabling member printed	Liz Twist
uin	906753
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/10/2023 answer text <p>The Government will support any Local Transport Authority wishing to franchise their bus services.</p><p> </p><p>The Bus Services Act 2017 provides automatic access to franchising powers to Mayoral Combined Authorities in England.</p><p> </p><p>Other authorities can request those powers from the Secretary of State but need to demonstrate that they have the capability and resources to deliver franchising, and that franchising is the best option to deliver improvements for passengers.</p><p> </p><p>The Department is currently revising the Bus Services Act 2017 Franchising Scheme Guidance, published in November 2017, to provide updated and detailed advice on the franchising process.</p><p> </p><p>Regarding the current action on Go North East, I hope both sides can come to a mutually acceptable agreement that delivers for passengers.</p> answering member constituency North West Durham answering member printed Mr Richard Holden question first answered 26/10/2023 11:11:35 answering member 4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden
tabling member	4618 label Biography information for Liz Twist