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1732175

registered interest
date	07/10/2024
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Conveyancing
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of reforming the residential conveyancing system to (a) speed up and (b) reduce costs to users.
tabling member constituency	Redditch
tabling member printed	Chris Bloore
uin	7628
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/10/2024 answer text <p>I refer the Hon Member to the answer given to Question UIN <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2024-09-02/3887" target="_blank">3887</a> on 10 September 2024.</p> answering member constituency Greenwich and Woolwich answering member printed Matthew Pennycook grouped question UIN 7220 question first answered 14/10/2024 10:55:12 answering member 4520 label Biography information for Matthew Pennycook
tabling member	5109

1729672

registered interest
date	05/09/2024
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Water Charges: Infrastructure
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to ensure that proposed increases to consumer water bills are used for infrastructure investment.
tabling member constituency	Redditch
tabling member printed	Chris Bloore
uin	900432
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2024 answer text <p>After writing to Ofwat, the Secretary of State has secured agreement that funding for vital infrastructure investment is ringfenced and can only be spent on upgrades benefiting customers and the environment. If that money is not spent, it will be refunded to customers – not diverted for bonuses, shareholder payouts or salary increases.</p> answering member constituency Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice answering member printed Emma Hardy question first answered 13/09/2024 10:15:19 answering member 4645 label Biography information for Emma Hardy
tabling member	5109

1726652

registered interest
date	02/09/2024
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	Bereavement Support Payment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many applicants have received the Bereavement Support Payment since April 2017.
tabling member constituency	Redditch
tabling member printed	Chris Bloore
uin	3869
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/09/2024 answer text <p>Statistics for Bereavement Support Payment, including claims allowed each month from April 2017 to March 2024, are published on <a href="https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Stat-Xplore</a> in the <a href="https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/webapi/openinfopage?id=BSP_Claims" target="_blank">Bereavement Support Payment (BSP) Claims Received</a> dataset.</p><p> </p><p>Users can log in or access Stat-Xplore as a guest and, if needed, can access <a href="https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/webapi/online-help/Getting-Started.html" target="_blank">guidance</a> on how to extract the information required.</p> answering member constituency Stretford and Urmston answering member printed Andrew Western question first answered 10/09/2024 14:18:13 answering member 4979 label Biography information for Andrew Western
tabling member	5109

1726653

registered interest
date	02/09/2024
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	Bereavement Support Payment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the total amount payable was to people in receipt of the Bereavement Support Payment.
tabling member constituency	Redditch
tabling member printed	Chris Bloore
uin	3870
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/09/2024 answer text <p>The total expenditure of Bereavement Support Payment from April 2017 to March 2023 was £1.2 billion. Figures for the 2023/24 financial year are still being finalised so are not included in this expenditure total.</p><p> </p><p>Note: figures are rounded to the nearest £100,000 and are taken from the Department for Work and Pensions Benefit expenditure and caseload tables 2024.</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/benefit-expenditure-and-caseload-tables-2024" target="_blank">Benefit expenditure and caseload tables 2024 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a></p> answering member constituency Stretford and Urmston answering member printed Andrew Western question first answered 10/09/2024 14:16:56 answering member 4979 label Biography information for Andrew Western
tabling member	5109

1726741

registered interest
date	02/09/2024
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Temporary Accommodation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many people live in temporary accommodation in each region.
tabling member constituency	Redditch
tabling member printed	Chris Bloore
uin	3871
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/09/2024 answer text <p>The Government recognises that homelessness levels are far too high. Local authorities report the numbers of households in temporary accommodation and this data is published each quarter as part of the Homelessness Case Level Collection (H-CLIC). The most recent figures for January-March 2024, including regional breakdowns, are available here (see tab TA1): <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/statutory-homelessness-in-england-january-to-march-2024" target="_blank">Statutory homelessness in England: January to March 2024 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>.</p> answering member constituency Bethnal Green and Stepney answering member printed Rushanara Ali question first answered 10/09/2024 14:15:53 answering member 4138 label Biography information for Rushanara Ali
tabling member	5109

1726742

registered interest
date	02/09/2024
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	Mental Health Services: Children and Young People
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many people have been waiting over six months to access CAMHS support in (a) Redditch and (b) Worcestershire.
tabling member constituency	Redditch
tabling member printed	Chris Bloore
uin	3872
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/09/2024 answer text <p>The following table shows the number of new referrals, the number of new referrals who received a first contact at any point within the referral, and the number of referrals who subsequently received a first contact over six months from the referral request date, for those aged zero to 17 years old within the Redditch local authority, from 2019/20 to 2023/24:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Year</p></td><td><p>New referrals</p></td><td><p>Referrals who received a first contact</p></td><td><p>Referrals starting in the year who subsequently received a first contact over six months from the referral request date</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2019/20</p></td><td><p>885</p></td><td><p>625</p></td><td><p>35</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2020/21</p></td><td><p>845</p></td><td><p>585</p></td><td><p>60</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2021/22</p></td><td><p>1,265</p></td><td><p>920</p></td><td><p>100</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2022/23</p></td><td><p>1,465</p></td><td><p>725</p></td><td><p>135</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2023/24</p></td><td><p>1,565</p></td><td><p>680</p></td><td><p>15</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Source: Mental Health Dataset.</p><p>The number of referrals still waiting for a contact having waited at least six months, regardless of when the referral started, within the Redditch local authority at the end of March 2024, was 645.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the following table shows the number of new referrals, the number of new referrals who received a first contact at any point within the referral, and the number of referrals who subsequently received a first contact over six months from the referral request date, for those aged zero to 17 years old in Worcestershire County, from 2019/20 to 2023/24:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Year</p></td><td><p>New referrals</p></td><td><p>Referrals who received a first contact</p></td><td><p>Referrals starting in the year who subsequently received a first contact over six months from the referral request date</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2019/20</p></td><td><p>5,290</p></td><td><p>3,740</p></td><td><p>200</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2020/21</p></td><td><p>5,410</p></td><td><p>3,800</p></td><td><p>160</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2021/22</p></td><td><p>7,525</p></td><td><p>5,370</p></td><td><p>740</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2022/23</p></td><td><p>8,035</p></td><td><p>3,880</p></td><td><p>750</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2023/24</p></td><td><p>8,720</p></td><td><p>3,675</p></td><td><p>70</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Source: Mental Health Dataset.</p><p>The number of referrals still waiting for a contact having waited at least six months, regardless of when the referral started, in Worcestershire County at the end of March 2024, was 4,000.</p><p>Provided is the number of referrals where the person was aged between zero and 17 years old at the time of referral, from 2019/20 through to 2023/24. This is because the definition of child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) in the dataset is not clear cut, and the methodology for deriving CAMHS changes over time. As such, the use of age at referral is the most reliable way of defining those referred to CAMHS.</p><p>The number provided includes all new referrals in each year where the person was a resident of the local authority of Redditch or Worcestershire county. In addition, the number of referrals who have had a contact is included to provide context around the numbers of referrals which have been received and subsequently had a care contact.</p><p>For some referrals it may not be expected that a contact would be recorded. For example, in some circumstances, referrals are received by triage teams. These referrals are subsequently closed without a contact, with a new referral opened once triaged. Additionally, in some scenarios, referral IDs are being re-used. For the purposes of this analysis, the care contact must take place within the same referral for the same person, as such a small number of contacts may not be included within a specific referral, although this is a data quality issue.</p> answering member constituency Aberafan Maesteg answering member printed Stephen Kinnock question first answered 10/09/2024 11:20:30 answering member 4359 label Biography information for Stephen Kinnock
tabling member	5109

1726760

registered interest
date	02/09/2024
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	Prescriptions: Fees and Charges
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 plans to review the list of medical conditions for which a medical exemption certificate for free NHS prescriptions may be issued.
tabling member constituency	Redditch
tabling member printed	Chris Bloore
uin	3873
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2024 answer text <p>There are no current plans to review the list of medical conditions that entitle someone to apply for a medical exemption certificate. Approximately 89% of prescription items are dispensed free of charge in the community in England, and there are a wide range of exemptions from prescription charges already in place for which those with chronic illnesses may be eligible. Eligibility depends on the patient’s age, whether they are in qualifying full-time education, whether they are pregnant or have recently given birth, or whether they are in receipt of certain benefits or a war pension.</p><p>People on low incomes can apply for help with their health costs through the NHS Low Income Scheme. Prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) are also available. PPCs allow people to claim as many prescriptions as they need for a set cost, with three-month and 12-month certificates available. The 12-month PPC can be paid for in instalments.</p> answering member constituency Bristol South answering member printed Karin Smyth question first answered 09/09/2024 11:12:44 answering member 4444 label Biography information for Karin Smyth
tabling member	5109

1726769

registered interest
date	02/09/2024
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	Hospices
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many (a) hospices there are in the UK and (b) patients are supported by hospices on average each year.
tabling member constituency	Redditch
tabling member printed	Chris Bloore
uin	3874
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2024 answer text <p>There are over 200 adult and 50 children’s hospices in the United Kingdom. It is estimated that those hospices support over 300,000 people each year, including people at the end of life, their families, carers, and bereaved relatives.</p><p>Whilst the majority of palliative and end of life care is provided by National Health Service staff and services, we recognise the vital part that voluntary sector organisations, including hospices, also play in providing support to people, and their loved ones, at end of life.</p> answering member constituency Aberafan Maesteg answering member printed Stephen Kinnock question first answered 09/09/2024 15:29:03 answering member 4359 label Biography information for Stephen Kinnock
tabling member	5109

1723068

registered interest
date	23/07/2024
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	Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help increase the supply of Creon.
tabling member constituency	Redditch
tabling member printed	Chris Bloore
uin	1452
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2024 answer text <p>The Department has been working with suppliers to address current supply issues with pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT), including Creon, used in the treatment of cystic fibrosis and certain cancers, including pancreatic cancer. The supply issues are impacting countries throughout Europe, and have been caused by the limited availability of raw ingredients and manufacturing capacity constraints in producing the volumes needed to meet demand. The Department is continuing to work with all suppliers of PERT to help resolve the supply issues in the short and longer term. This includes asking that they expedite deliveries, source stock from other markets, and increase production.</p><p>We have issued comprehensive guidance to healthcare professionals about these supply issues, which provides advice on how to manage patients whilst there is disruption to supply. This guidance is being kept under review, and updates will be made as necessary. Serious Shortage Protocols are in place for Creon 10,000 and 25,000 capsules to limit prescriptions to one months’ supply, to allow demand management.</p><p>We understand how frustrating and distressing medicine supply issues can be. While we can’t always prevent supply issues from occurring, the Department has a range of well-established processes and tools to manage them when they arise, and to help mitigate risks to patients.</p> answering member constituency Bristol South answering member printed Karin Smyth question first answered 26/07/2024 08:52:51 answering member 4444 label Biography information for Karin Smyth
tabling member	5109

1719851

registered interest
date	21/05/2024
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	Solar Power
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when she plans to publish a strategic roadmap for solar.
tabling member constituency	Redditch
tabling member printed	Rachel Maclean
uin	27533
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2024 answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to my hon. Friend in the time available before Prorogation.</p> answering member constituency West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine answering member printed Andrew Bowie question first answered 24/05/2024 06:35:43 answering member 4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie
tabling member	4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean