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1738683

registered interest
date	01/11/2024
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Electric Bicycles: Antidumping Duties
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Trade Remedies Authority's recommendation to remove anti-dumping measures on e-bikes on the UK Cycle Manufacturing Industry.
tabling member constituency	Warwick and Leamington
tabling member printed	Matt Western
uin	12285
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2024 answer text <p>The UK applies separate anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures on imports of Chinese e-bikes. The Trade Remedies Authority is currently conducting transition reviews of both measures and I therefore cannot comment further. Relevant information will be published on the Trade Remedies Authority’s public file as both reviews progress.</p> answering member constituency Lothian East answering member printed Mr Douglas Alexander grouped question UIN 12287 question first answered 07/11/2024 14:56:14 answering member 632 label Biography information for Mr Douglas Alexander
tabling member	4617 label Biography information for Matt Western

1738685

registered interest
date	01/11/2024
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Electric Bicycles: Antidumping Duties
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on the Trade Remedies Authority’s recent recommendation to remove anti-dumping measures on e-bikes from China and the potential impact on the UK cycle manufacturing industry.
tabling member constituency	Warwick and Leamington
tabling member printed	Matt Western
uin	12287
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2024 answer text <p>The UK applies separate anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures on imports of Chinese e-bikes. The Trade Remedies Authority is currently conducting transition reviews of both measures and I therefore cannot comment further. Relevant information will be published on the Trade Remedies Authority’s public file as both reviews progress.</p> answering member constituency Lothian East answering member printed Mr Douglas Alexander grouped question UIN 12285 question first answered 07/11/2024 14:56:14 answering member 632 label Biography information for Mr Douglas Alexander
tabling member	4617 label Biography information for Matt Western

1738733

registered interest
date	01/11/2024
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	Prostate Cancer: Screening
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the informed choice framework for prostate cancer screening.
tabling member constituency	Warwick and Leamington
tabling member printed	Matt Western
uin	12296
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/11/2024 answer text <p>Screening for prostate cancer is currently not recommended by the UK National Screening Committees. This is because of the inaccuracy of the current best test called Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA).</p><p>The Prostate Cancer Risk Management Programme provides general practitioners with information and guidance to counsel men who have no symptoms about the potential benefits and harms of PSA testing so they can make an informed decision about whether to have the test.</p> answering member constituency Gorton and Denton answering member printed Andrew Gwynne question first answered 06/11/2024 11:51:40 answering member 1506 label Biography information for Andrew Gwynne
tabling member	4617 label Biography information for Matt Western

1738734

registered interest
date	01/11/2024
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	Prostate Cancer: Screening
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of potential disparities in access to prostate cancer screening among men of different (a) races and (b) socio-economic statuses.
tabling member constituency	Warwick and Leamington
tabling member printed	Matt Western
uin	12297
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/11/2024 answer text <p>Screening for prostate cancer is currently not recommended by the UK National Screening Committees (UK NSC). This is because of the inaccuracy of the current best test, called Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA).</p><p>The UK NSC is carrying out an evidence review of prostate cancer screening which includes looking at the evidence for targeted screening of specific high-risk groups, such as Black Men and those with a family history. This will determine whether a PSA test-based screening programme for high-risk groups could provide more good than harm.</p> answering member constituency Gorton and Denton answering member printed Andrew Gwynne question first answered 06/11/2024 11:44:35 answering member 1506 label Biography information for Andrew Gwynne
tabling member	4617 label Biography information for Matt Western

1735756

registered interest
date	21/10/2024
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	Estate Agents
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the regulations on the duration an estate agent can leave a to let or for rent sign outside a property that is no longer on the market.
tabling member constituency	Warwick and Leamington
tabling member printed	Matt Western
uin	10117
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2024 answer text <p>The government has not undertaken a formal assessment of the adequacy of the regulations on the duration an estate agent can leave a to let or for rent sign outside a property that is no longer on the market. We are not aware of widespread concerns about this issue.</p> answering member constituency Greenwich and Woolwich answering member printed Matthew Pennycook question first answered 29/10/2024 16:11:08 answering member 4520 label Biography information for Matthew Pennycook
tabling member	4617 label Biography information for Matt Western

1735758

registered interest
date	21/10/2024
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Government Departments: Advertising
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment she has made of trends in the level of the previous Government's spending on local advertising campaigns for (a) Brexit, (b) trade and (c) Covid-19 between 2019 and 2024.
tabling member constituency	Warwick and Leamington
tabling member printed	Matt Western
uin	10118
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2024 answer text <p>The Cabinet Office has not made assessments on the local advertising spend for Brexit, trade and Covid-19.</p> answering member constituency Queen's Park and Maida Vale answering member printed Georgia Gould question first answered 29/10/2024 16:56:42 answering member 5305
tabling member	4617 label Biography information for Matt Western

1735764

registered interest
date	21/10/2024
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	Legal Opinion: British National (Overseas)
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 adequacy of the free legal support available to people from Hong Kong who are resident in the UK under the British National (Overseas) visa.
tabling member constituency	Warwick and Leamington
tabling member printed	Matt Western
uin	10119
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2024 answer text <p>This department funds a network of Welcome Hubs across the UK, as part of the Hong Kong BN(O) Welcome Programme. Welcome Hubs coordinate and facilitate regional support for BN(O)s, including helping them to understand and connect to local services in their area, which can include support with accessing legal advice. Information on the support that is available from each Welcome Hub can be found on its website. Welcome Hub websites can be found <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hong-kong-uk-welcome-programme-guidance-for-local-authorities#welcome-hubs-and-voluntary-community-and-social-enterprise-vcse-organisations" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>The Citizens Advice Bureau also offer advice on finding free or affordable legal help.</p> answering member constituency Nottingham North and Kimberley answering member printed Alex Norris question first answered 29/10/2024 15:06:39 answering member 4641 label Biography information for Alex Norris
tabling member	4617 label Biography information for Matt Western

1735765

registered interest
date	21/10/2024
answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	217
answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Television Licences: Fraud
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many cases of TV licence fraud there were in the last year.
tabling member constituency	Warwick and Leamington
tabling member printed	Matt Western
uin	10120
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2024 answer text <p>The Government does not hold information on ‘TV licence fraud’.</p><p>The BBC is responsible for the collection and enforcement of the licence fee. The BBC’s annual Television Licence Fee Trust Statement provides an estimated evasion rate, which is the predicted number of households required to have a TV licence that do not hold one. The estimated evasion rate for 2023/2024 is 11.3%.</p><p>The BBC’s Television Licence Fee Trust Statement for the year ending 31 March 2024 can be found here: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66a0fda0fc8e12ac3edb03e3/E03119946_-_HC_xxx_BBC_Wales_-_Licensing_Fee_Trust_Statement_ARA_23-24_Accessible.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66a0fda0fc8e12ac3edb03e3/E03119946_-_HC_xxx_BBC_Wales_-_Licensing_Fee_Trust_Statement_ARA_23-24_Accessible.pdf</a></p> answering member constituency Barnsley South answering member printed Stephanie Peacock question first answered 29/10/2024 15:11:59 answering member 4607 label Biography information for Stephanie Peacock
tabling member	4617 label Biography information for Matt Western

1728519

registered interest
date	10/09/2024
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Cosmetics: Health Hazards
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the safety of talc in cosmetic products.
tabling member constituency	Warwick and Leamington
tabling member printed	Matt Western
uin	5096
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/09/2024 answer text <p>Talc is permitted for use in cosmetics. However, to be sold on the UK market, cosmetics must undergo a safety assessment performed by a qualified safety assessor. The assessment is then reviewed by the manufacturer’s nominated “Responsible Person”, whose role is to ensure that cosmetics are safe and comply with the law.</p><p>If an unacceptable health risk is identified with talc, its status as a permitted ingredient in cosmetic products will be reviewed. The Office for Product Safety and Standards work with local enforcement authorities to take effective enforcement action where products are identified as not meeting the safety requirements.</p> answering member constituency Ellesmere Port and Bromborough answering member printed Justin Madders question first answered 17/09/2024 15:23:59 answering member 4418 label Biography information for Justin Madders
tabling member	4617 label Biography information for Matt Western

1725745

registered interest
date	30/08/2024
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	IVF: LGBT+ People
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 he is taking to ensure the full implementation of (a) equal access to IVF treatment for LGBTQ+ people and (b) the entire Women's Health Strategy.
tabling member constituency	Warwick and Leamington
tabling member printed	Matt Western
uin	3054
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2024 answer text <p>Funding decisions for health services in England are made by integrated care boards (ICBs) and are based on the clinical needs of their local population. Organisations are expected to commission fertility services in line with National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s guidelines, which are based on the clinical evidence of the most effective treatment. The Department will be working with NHS England to support ICBs to improve the current National Health Service offer for patients.</p><p>The Government is committed to prioritising women’s health, and we are considering how to take forward the Women’s Health Strategy for England. We will prioritise women’s health as we build an NHS fit for the future, and women’s equality will be at the heart of our missions.</p> answering member constituency Bristol South answering member printed Karin Smyth question first answered 09/09/2024 10:27:55 answering member 4444 label Biography information for Karin Smyth
tabling member	4617 label Biography information for Matt Western