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1728333

registered interest
date	09/09/2024
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	Northumbrian Water
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 recent assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of Ofwat in regulating Northumbrian Water.
tabling member constituency	City of Durham
tabling member printed	Mary Kelly Foy
uin	4901
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/09/2024 answer text <p>Ofwat will not hesitate to hold water companies to account where they fall short of our expectations. For example, Ofwat recently issued a proposed enforcement order against Northumbrian Water for the management of wastewater treatment works which proposes financial penalties of £17 million (5% of their relevant annual turnover). The consultation period closed on 10th September after which Ofwat will make their final decision. The Water (Special Measures) Bill will also give Ofwat further powers to hold water companies to account where they do not deliver for customers and the environment.</p><p> </p><p>The Government will also soon carry out a review to shape further legislation that will fundamentally transform how our water system works and clean up our rivers, lakes and seas for good, ensuring that the regulatory framework that underpins our water sector delivers long-term stability, with clear, achievable targets.</p> answering member constituency Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice answering member printed Emma Hardy question first answered 20/09/2024 13:16:48 answering member 4645 label Biography information for Emma Hardy
tabling member	4753 label Biography information for Mary Kelly Foy

1728366

registered interest
date	09/09/2024
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Palestinians: Christianity
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department plans to take steps to support Palestinian Christians.
tabling member constituency	City of Durham
tabling member printed	Mary Kelly Foy
uin	4934
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2024 answer text <p>The UK will continue to champion freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all, globally. We are clear that incitement of violence or hatred against individuals based on their religion or belief is unacceptable. Respect for FoRB, and the promotion of interreligious dialogue, plays an important role in securing sustainable peace. Our Consulate General in Jerusalem regularly meets and discusses issues with the Christian community in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.</p> answering member constituency Lincoln answering member printed Mr Hamish Falconer question first answered 13/09/2024 11:31:44 answering member 5148
tabling member	4753 label Biography information for Mary Kelly Foy

1727691

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	Neonicotinoids
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when he plans to change existing policies to prevent the use of neonicotinoid pesticides.
tabling member constituency	City of Durham
tabling member printed	Mary Kelly Foy
uin	4417
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2024 answer text <p>This Government is committed to preventing the use of those neonicotinoid pesticides that threaten our vital pollinators. At this stage, officials are currently determining the most effective way to implement this commitment.</p> answering member constituency Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice answering member printed Emma Hardy question first answered 13/09/2024 12:46:54 answering member 4645 label Biography information for Emma Hardy
tabling member	4753 label Biography information for Mary Kelly Foy

1727693

registered interest
date	05/09/2024
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	Endometriosis
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 (a) support people with and (b) raise awareness of endometriosis.
tabling member constituency	City of Durham
tabling member printed	Mary Kelly Foy
uin	4418
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2024 answer text <p>Endometriosis is a common gynaecological condition, estimated to affect one in 10 women of reproductive age. Endometriosis can significantly impact women and girls’ physical and mental health, and anyone with symptoms of endometriosis should contact their general practice. Information on endometriosis symptoms and treatments can be found on the National Health Service website, available at the following link: <br> <br> <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/endometriosis/" target="_blank">https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/endometriosis/<br> <br> </a>Additionally, further information on endometriosis symptoms can be found on the NHS’ YouTube channel, specifically a video series on menstrual health, which is available at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnhASgDToTkvLigKt1XBE-iwZVJxd7Lto" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnhASgDToTkvLigKt1XBE-iwZVJxd7Lto</a></p><p>To support people and raise awareness of endometriosis among healthcare professionals, endometriosis is included in the Royal College of General Practitioners’ curriculum. The General Medical Council is also introducing the Medical Licensing Assessment for students, which will include endometriosis. This assessment is mandatory for doctors who want to practice in the United Kingdom, and will be introduced for students graduating from 2024/25.</p> answering member constituency Bristol South answering member printed Karin Smyth question first answered 16/09/2024 10:35:22 answering member 4444 label Biography information for Karin Smyth
tabling member	4753 label Biography information for Mary Kelly Foy

1727695

registered interest
date	05/09/2024
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Wealth: Taxation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of a wealth tax.
tabling member constituency	City of Durham
tabling member printed	Mary Kelly Foy
uin	4419
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2024 answer text <p>There are several long-standing taxes on assets and wealth that generate substantial revenue for the government.</p><p> </p><p>The government is committed to making sure everyone pays their fair share of tax, helping us to fund public services whilst staying within the Chancellor’s fiscal rules. This includes progressing the government’s manifesto policies to close tax loopholes and tackle tax avoidance. These policies will make the tax system fairer and support government priorities including funding the NHS and schools and supporting the UK’s transition to clean energy.</p> answering member constituency Ealing North answering member printed James Murray question first answered 12/09/2024 14:25:26 answering member 4797 label Biography information for James Murray
tabling member	4753 label Biography information for Mary Kelly Foy

1727042

registered interest
date	03/09/2024
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	Universal Credit: Disqualification
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Answer of 21 February 2024 to Question 14064 on Universal Credit: Disqualification, if she will direct her Department to begin collecting statistics on the number of children living in households subject to a Universal Credit sanction.
tabling member constituency	City of Durham
tabling member printed	Mary Kelly Foy
uin	4014
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2024 answer text <p>In line with the <a href="https://code.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Code of Practice for Statistics</a>, the Chief Statistician determines the need for new official statistics, and the development of existing statistics. User engagement is at the heart of our considerations for future statistics. These development priorities are regularly updated and published as part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dwp-statistical-work-programme" target="_blank">DWP Statistical Work Programme</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Whilst a full appraisal of the resources needed to enable the development and publication of statistics on the number of children living in households subject to a Universal Credit sanction has not been made, our data on sanctions is for individuals and it is not possible to identify children in the households of individuals receiving a sanction without significant development of the data we hold.</p> answering member constituency Birkenhead answering member printed Alison McGovern question first answered 09/09/2024 11:32:14 answering member 4083 label Biography information for Alison McGovern
tabling member	4753 label Biography information for Mary Kelly Foy

1725743

registered interest
date	30/08/2024
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Inheritance Tax
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential implications for her policies of differences in inheritance tax thresholds for people (a) with and (b) without children; and if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of such thresholds on saving for adult care costs.
tabling member constituency	City of Durham
tabling member printed	Mary Kelly Foy
uin	3095
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2024 answer text <p>The estates of all individuals benefit from a £325,000 nil-rate band for inheritance tax. The residence nil-rate band is a further £175,000 for those passing on a qualifying residence on death to their direct descendants, such as children or grandchildren. Other countries recognise the relationships between parents and children with different thresholds in equivalent systems.</p><p> </p><p>The Government keeps all taxes under review as part of the policy making process.</p> answering member constituency Ealing North answering member printed James Murray question first answered 09/09/2024 10:18:14 answering member 4797 label Biography information for James Murray
tabling member	4753 label Biography information for Mary Kelly Foy

1725744

registered interest
date	30/08/2024
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	Social Security Benefits: Fraud
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to allow the sharing of relevant information with police forces to help identify potentially fraudulent benefit claims.
tabling member constituency	City of Durham
tabling member printed	Mary Kelly Foy
uin	3096
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2024 answer text <p>DWP has a close working relationship with the police and other law enforcement agencies to enable the Department to investigate fraud. This joint working allows full exchange of information from the police to DWP and the DWP to police, under data sharing legislation.</p> answering member constituency Stretford and Urmston answering member printed Andrew Western question first answered 09/09/2024 11:59:24 answering member 4979 label Biography information for Andrew Western
tabling member	4753 label Biography information for Mary Kelly Foy

1723510

registered interest
date	25/07/2024
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Special Educational Needs: City of Durham
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the provision of special educational needs and disability services for children in City of Durham constituency.
tabling member constituency	City of Durham
tabling member printed	Mary Kelly Foy
uin	1794
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/08/2024 answer text <p>Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission inspected local arrangements for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in County Durham in June 2024. The report is due to be published in August 2024.</p><p> </p><p>County Durham is part of the department's Delivering Better Value (DBV) programme. The DBV programme, which was established by the previous government, aims to work with selected authorities to review how services are structured and delivered to achieve better outcomes for children and young people with SEND in a sustainable way. The DBV programme achieves this by helping each of the participating local areas complete a diagnostic to work out the root causes of their challenges and identify local opportunities to sustainably improve the outcomes and experiences of the children and young people with SEND in their care.</p><p> </p><p>On completion of their diagnostic, County Durham created an action plan to address their key local challenges and implement service reforms. Based on this, the department provided grant funding of £1 million to support the delivery of their plans.</p><p> </p><p>This government is committed to providing the necessary support to improve the experiences for children and young people with SEND and their families. The department is committed to taking a community-wide approach, to improving inclusivity and expertise in mainstream schools and alternative provision settings, and to ensure that special schools cater to those with the most complex needs.</p> answering member constituency Newcastle upon Tyne North answering member printed Catherine McKinnell question first answered 02/08/2024 12:21:30 answering member 4125 label Biography information for Catherine McKinnell
tabling member	4753 label Biography information for Mary Kelly Foy

1723513

registered interest
date	25/07/2024
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	Social Security Benefits: Children
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential health impact of the two-child benefit cap on children's (a) mental and (b) physical health.
tabling member constituency	City of Durham
tabling member printed	Mary Kelly Foy
uin	1795
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/07/2024 answer text <p>No formal assessment has been made.</p><p> </p><p>We recognise the wide-ranging causes of child poverty, and we will explore how we can use all the available levers we have across government and wider society to drive forward the change our children need.</p> answering member constituency East Ham answering member printed Sir Stephen Timms question first answered 30/07/2024 14:46:37 answering member 163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms
tabling member	4753 label Biography information for Mary Kelly Foy