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1723436
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-25more like thismore than 2024-07-25
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Correspondence 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 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department plans to respond to the letter from the UN Special Rapporteur on environmental defenders under the Aarhus Convention of 12 March 2024. more like this
tabling member constituency Walthamstow more like this
tabling member printed
Ms Stella Creasy more like this
uin 1672 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-07-30more like thismore than 2024-07-30
answer text <p>The UK welcomed the creation of the Special Rapporteur on environmental defenders under the Aarhus Convention.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is considering the issues raised in the Special Rapporteur's two recent letters, in the context of the UK's obligations under the Aarhus Convention.</p><p> </p><p>We will respond in due course.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Coventry East more like this
answering member printed Mary Creagh more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-07-30T16:00:18.03Zmore like thismore than 2024-07-30T16:00:18.03Z
answering member
1579
label Biography information for Mary Creagh more like this
tabling member
4088
label Biography information for Stella Creasy more like this
1723567
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-25more like thismore than 2024-07-25
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 Dental Services: Coastal Areas and Rural Areas 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, whether he plans to end the proposed use of NHS Dental Vans. more like this
tabling member constituency York Central more like this
tabling member printed
Rachael Maskell more like this
uin 1695 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-07-30more like thismore than 2024-07-30
answer text <p>The Government plans to tackle the challenges patients face when trying to access National Health Service dental care with a rescue plan to provide 700,000 more urgent dental appointments, and to recruit new dentists to the areas that need them most. To rebuild dentistry in the long term and increase access to NHS dental care, we will reform the dental contract, with a shift to focus on prevention and the retention of NHS dentists. We will announce further plans in due course.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Aberafan Maesteg more like this
answering member printed Stephen Kinnock more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-07-30T11:00:10.78Zmore like thismore than 2024-07-30T11:00:10.78Z
answering member
4359
label Biography information for Stephen Kinnock more like this
tabling member
4471
label Biography information for Rachael Maskell more like this
1723323
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-24more like thismore than 2024-07-24
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport 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 Transport, what her planned timetable is for introducing new trains on the Midland Mainline between Sheffield and London. more like this
tabling member constituency Sheffield South East more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Clive Betts more like this
uin 1464 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-07-29more like thismore than 2024-07-29
answer text <p>Under East Midlands Railway’s plan, the new Class 810 ‘Aurora’ Bi-mode trains will commence passenger service operation during 2025, with phased introduction continuing into 2026.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Wakefield and Rothwell more like this
answering member printed Simon Lightwood more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-07-29T15:33:21.627Zmore like thismore than 2024-07-29T15:33:21.627Z
answering member
4943
label Biography information for Simon Lightwood more like this
tabling member
394
label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts more like this
1723324
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-24more like thismore than 2024-07-24
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport 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 Transport, if she will hold discussions with the metro mayors on the potential merits of electrifying the Midland Mainline. more like this
tabling member constituency Sheffield South East more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Clive Betts more like this
uin 1465 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-07-29more like thismore than 2024-07-29
answer text <p>The Secretary of State is committed to working closely with metro mayors, and understands the important relationship between them and the Department. This commitment to collaboration includes on projects such as Midland Main Line electrification. Discussions on transport issues with regional and local leaders have already begun.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Nottingham South more like this
answering member printed Lilian Greenwood more like this
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less than 2024-07-29T15:29:21.577Zmore like thismore than 2024-07-29T15:29:21.577Z
answering member
4029
label Biography information for Lilian Greenwood more like this
tabling member
394
label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts more like this
1722802
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-23more like thismore than 2024-07-23
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 Covid-19 Inquiry 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, with reference to the Prime Minister's Written Statement of 18 July 2024 on the UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 1 Report, HCWS11, whether the Prime Minister's personal commitment to each and every family who lost loved ones includes those who lost loved ones as a result of a Covid-19 vaccine. more like this
tabling member constituency Christchurch more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Christopher Chope more like this
uin 1179 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer
answer text <p>The Department of Health and Social Care has indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Gorton and Denton more like this
answering member printed Andrew Gwynne more like this
question first answered
answering member
1506
label Biography information for Andrew Gwynne more like this
tabling member
242
label Biography information for Sir Christopher Chope more like this
1722813
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-23more like thismore than 2024-07-23
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Horizon IT System: Convictions 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 Justice, how many postmasters have been notified that their convictions have been quashed by the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Act 2024. more like this
tabling member constituency Thirsk and Malton more like this
tabling member printed
Kevin Hollinrake more like this
uin 1307 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-07-30more like thismore than 2024-07-30
answer text <p>As of 26 July 2024, we have issued 10 letters confirming to postmasters that their convictions have been quashed by the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Act 2024.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Justice, Northern Irish Executive and Scottish Government are taking all reasonable steps and are working at pace to identify those within scope of the legislation. To do this, the Government is examining data spanning multiple decades and from multiple sources, including but not limited to the Post Office, the Police National Record, and court files. It is necessary that this process is undertaken carefully.</p><p> </p><p>The previous Government said publicly that most letters confirming to individuals that their convictions have been quashed would be sent by the end of July. However, since then inconsistencies have been identified between the different datasets and the Government has therefore decided to conduct extra checks to ensure that all decisions on scope are correct.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Swindon South more like this
answering member printed Heidi Alexander more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-07-30T09:44:35.877Zmore like thismore than 2024-07-30T09:44:35.877Z
answering member
4038
label Biography information for Heidi Alexander more like this
tabling member
4474
label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake more like this
1722824
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-23more like thismore than 2024-07-23
answering body
Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept id 53 more like this
answering dept short name Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept sort name Cabinet Office more like this
hansard heading Senior Civil Servants: Recruitment more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the Government's policy was on external by default for recruitment to senior civil service roles by (a) department and (b) organisation on (i) 30 May 2024 and (ii) 23 July 2024. more like this
tabling member constituency North East Cambridgeshire more like this
tabling member printed
Steve Barclay more like this
uin 1260 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-07-26more like thismore than 2024-07-26
answer text <p>The Civil Service advertises all SCS vacancies on the principle of External by Default.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>External by Default means that vacancies will be open to external candidates outside the Civil Service, as well as existing civil servants, unless an exception applies. Use of exemptions for any post must be approved by the Departmental Minister or Permanent Secretary in Non-Ministerial Departments.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>This policy applies to all Ministerial departments, Non-Ministerial departments, Executive Agencies and Crown Non-Departmental Public Bodies.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>This policy was applicable on 30 May 2024 and 23 July 2024.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>On the 30 May 2024, in accordance with the General Election Guidance 2024, any appointments that required approval by the Prime Minister, and other Civil Service and public appointments likely to prove sensitive (including those where Ministers have delegated decisions to officials or other authorities) were frozen until after the election, except in exceptional circumstances (General Election Guidance, Section H, para 1-4).</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Where an appointment was required to be made, because the role was urgent or critical, and including where necessary sensitive SCS positions, the role could be filled on a temporary basis by exception. The principle of external by default for all SCS recruitment was maintained during the pre-election period. Any temporary appointments were subject to approval via the exemption process (Civil Service Recruitment Framework 2022). During the pre-election period, approval for urgent exemptions to external by default could be made by Permanent Secretaries where Ministerial availability was limited.</p><p>Responsibility for adhering to pre-election guidance in relation to recruitment sat with the hiring department.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Queen's Park and Maida Vale more like this
answering member printed Georgia Gould more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-07-26T13:56:39.633Zmore like thismore than 2024-07-26T13:56:39.633Z
answering member 5305
tabling member
4095
label Biography information for Steve Barclay more like this
1722873
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-23more like thismore than 2024-07-23
answering body
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
answering dept id 215 more like this
answering dept short name Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
answering dept sort name Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
hansard heading Fuels: Retail Trade 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 Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will introduce a statutory fuel finder scheme as recommended by the Competition and Markets Authority's Road Fuel Market Study. more like this
tabling member constituency Easington more like this
tabling member printed
Grahame Morris more like this
uin 1201 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-07-26more like thismore than 2024-07-26
answer text <p>The government welcomes the CMA’s work to investigate fuel prices and we will continue to monitor the situation closely.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Peckham more like this
answering member printed Miatta Fahnbulleh more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-07-26T11:43:59.813Zmore like thismore than 2024-07-26T11:43:59.813Z
answering member 5099
tabling member
3973
label Biography information for Grahame Morris more like this
1722961
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-23more like thismore than 2024-07-23
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Private Education: VAT more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she plans to take to consult stakeholders on her Department's proposed policy to implement VAT on private school fees. more like this
tabling member constituency York Central more like this
tabling member printed
Rachael Maskell more like this
uin 1290 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-07-26more like thismore than 2024-07-26
answer text <p>The Government is committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity, ensuring every child has access to high-quality education, which is why we have made the tough decision to end tax breaks for private schools. This will raise revenue for essential public services, including investing in the state education system.</p><p> </p><p>Further details on this policy will be set out in due course. The Government engaged with a wide range of stakeholders with an interest in Government policy as a matter of course, and this will include engagement with stakeholders with an interest in VAT being applied to private school fees.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Ealing North more like this
answering member printed James Murray more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-07-26T07:05:01.527Zmore like thismore than 2024-07-26T07:05:01.527Z
answering member
4797
label Biography information for James Murray more like this
tabling member
4471
label Biography information for Rachael Maskell more like this
1722997
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-23more like thismore than 2024-07-23
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Public Finance more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what information was provided to the Prime Minister on the public finances prior to taking office; whether he has received any additional information since taking office; and what his policy is on the provision of information to prospective future governments prior to elections. more like this
tabling member constituency Basildon and Billericay more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Richard Holden more like this
uin 1381 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-07-26more like thismore than 2024-07-26
answer text <p>The process for access talks is set out in the Cabinet Manual. Access talks are initiated with permission from the Prime Minister of the day and are confidential.</p><p> </p><p>It is a long-established precedent that information about the discussions that have taken place between Cabinet ministers and officials is not shared publicly.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bristol North West more like this
answering member printed Darren Jones more like this
grouped question UIN 1382 more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-07-26T14:23:18.027Zmore like thismore than 2024-07-26T14:23:18.027Z
answering member
4621
label Biography information for Darren Jones more like this
tabling member
4813
label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden more like this