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1723500
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-25more like thismore than 2024-07-25
answering body
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
answering dept id 216 more like this
answering dept short name Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
answering dept sort name Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
hansard heading Space Technology 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 Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department plans to publish a Space Workforce Action Plan. more like this
tabling member constituency Arundel and South Downs more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Griffith more like this
uin 1824 more like this
answer
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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 is determined to develop the skilled workforce that the UK needs across the whole economy, including in Space. That is why it is creating Skills England and will bring forward a comprehensive strategy for post-16 education to break down barriers to opportunity, support the development of a skilled workforce, and drive economic growth through our industrial strategy. Decisions about sector specific workforce action plans will be taken in due course.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Rhondda and Ogmore more like this
answering member printed Chris Bryant more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-07-30T11:22:47.967Zmore like thismore than 2024-07-30T11:22:47.967Z
answering member
1446
label Biography information for Sir Chris Bryant more like this
tabling member
4874
label Biography information for Andrew Griffith more like this
1723522
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-25more like thismore than 2024-07-25
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
hansard heading Network Rail 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 assessment she has made of the effectiveness of Network Rail's (a) board and (b) wider governance arrangements. more like this
tabling member constituency Easington more like this
tabling member printed
Grahame Morris more like this
uin 1658 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-07-30more like thismore than 2024-07-30
answer text <p>a) In line with corporate governance best practice Network Rail (NR) appoints an independent company to undertake regular reviews of the effectiveness of the Board. A review is currently in progress. The Secretary of State and Rail Minister will meet regularly with the Acting Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Network Rail to discuss the performance of the company.</p><p> </p><p>b) DfT and Network Rail have a Framework Agreement in place setting out how the Department and Network Rail interact in terms of corporate governance and financial management. DfT and Network Rail will be reviewing the Framework Agreement to ensure that the governance arrangements will be fit for purpose as the rail industry is reformed.</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 2024-07-30T09:57:42.907Zmore like thismore than 2024-07-30T09:57:42.907Z
answering member
4943
label Biography information for Simon Lightwood more like this
tabling member
3973
label Biography information for Grahame Morris 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
answer
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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
1723569
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 Health: Babies 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, if he will introduce tooth brushing education for parents of infants from teething age until three years old. more like this
tabling member constituency York Central more like this
tabling member printed
Rachael Maskell more like this
uin 1696 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-07-30more like thismore than 2024-07-30
answer text <p>In England, local authorities are responsible for assessing oral health needs, developing oral health strategies, and commissioning oral health improvement programmes for children in their local area.</p><p>The Better Health Start for Life website offers expectant parents and parents of children aged zero to four years old evidence-based information on adopting healthy habits. It features new content, including a new video, on how to take care of infant teeth, with information on when to start a regular brushing regime, and limiting food and drink that could damage emerging teeth. There is also Delivering Better Oral Health, an evidence-based toolkit which includes advice on toothbrushing for children aged zero to three years old.</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 2024-07-30T10:54:29.84Zmore like thismore than 2024-07-30T10:54:29.84Z
answering member
4359
label Biography information for Stephen Kinnock more like this
tabling member
4471
label Biography information for Rachael Maskell more like this
1723597
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-25more like thismore than 2024-07-25
answering body
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
answering dept id 216 more like this
answering dept short name Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
answering dept sort name Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
hansard heading Mobile Phones: 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 Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to improve mobile signal for (a) farmers and (b) rural businesses. more like this
tabling member constituency North Shropshire more like this
tabling member printed
Helen Morgan more like this
uin 1831 more like this
answer
answer
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 Shared Rural Network will bring 4G mobile coverage to 95% of the UK landmass. Ofcom assesses the mobile network operators progress against their individual coverage targets. Ofcom reports that 4G coverage from at least one operator currently stands at over 93%, up from 91% when the programme started.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Rhondda and Ogmore more like this
answering member printed Chris Bryant more like this
grouped question UIN 1832 more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-07-30T11:26:23.313Zmore like thismore than 2024-07-30T11:26:23.313Z
answering member
1446
label Biography information for Sir Chris Bryant more like this
tabling member
4934
label Biography information for Helen Morgan more like this
1723598
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-25more like thismore than 2024-07-25
answering body
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
answering dept id 216 more like this
answering dept short name Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
answering dept sort name Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
hansard heading Shared Rural Network 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 Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of progress made on the Shared Rural Network. more like this
tabling member constituency North Shropshire more like this
tabling member printed
Helen Morgan more like this
uin 1832 more like this
answer
answer
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 Shared Rural Network will bring 4G mobile coverage to 95% of the UK landmass. Ofcom assesses the mobile network operators progress against their individual coverage targets. Ofcom reports that 4G coverage from at least one operator currently stands at over 93%, up from 91% when the programme started.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Rhondda and Ogmore more like this
answering member printed Chris Bryant more like this
grouped question UIN 1831 more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-07-30T11:26:23.343Zmore like thismore than 2024-07-30T11:26:23.343Z
answering member
1446
label Biography information for Sir Chris Bryant more like this
tabling member
4934
label Biography information for Helen Morgan more like this
1723166
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
hansard heading Driving Licences: Health 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 the DVLA will publish a comprehensive list of reportable medical conditions. more like this
tabling member constituency North Shropshire more like this
tabling member printed
Helen Morgan more like this
uin 1588 more like this
answer
answer
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 Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) publishes a comprehensive list of notifiable medical conditions on GOV.UK. The ‘Assessing Fitness to Drive’ guidance is intended for healthcare professionals and is available at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/assessing-fitness-to-drive-a-guide-for-medical-professionals" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/publications/assessing-fitness-to-drive-a-guide-for-medical-professionals</a>, while guidance for driving licence holders can be found at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/health-conditions-and-driving" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/health-conditions-and-driving</a>.</p><p> </p><p>If a licence holder is unsure whether they need to notify the DVLA of their medical condition, or if it may impact safe driving, they should discuss it with their healthcare professional.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Nottingham South more like this
answering member printed Lilian Greenwood more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-07-29T15:20:38.693Zmore like thismore than 2024-07-29T15:20:38.693Z
answering member
4029
label Biography information for Lilian Greenwood more like this
tabling member
4934
label Biography information for Helen Morgan more like this
1723167
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-24more like thismore than 2024-07-24
answering body
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
answering dept id 216 more like this
answering dept short name Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
answering dept sort name Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
hansard heading 4G: Standards 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 Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department plans to take to help improve 4G signal (a) partial not spots and (b) total not spots. more like this
tabling member constituency North Shropshire more like this
tabling member printed
Helen Morgan more like this
uin 1589 more like this
answer
answer
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 government is working in partnership with mobile network operators to deliver the Shared Rural Network, which will reduce both partial and total not spots and bring 4G coverage to 95% of UK landmass. Ofcom reports that 4G coverage currently stands at over 93%.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Rhondda and Ogmore more like this
answering member printed Chris Bryant more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-07-29T16:12:51.727Zmore like thismore than 2024-07-29T16:12:51.727Z
answering member
1446
label Biography information for Sir Chris Bryant more like this
tabling member
4934
label Biography information for Helen Morgan more like this
1723169
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-24more like thismore than 2024-07-24
answering body
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
answering dept id 216 more like this
answering dept short name Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
answering dept sort name Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
hansard heading Mobile Broadband: 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 Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of mobile signal roaming in rural areas. more like this
tabling member constituency North Shropshire more like this
tabling member printed
Helen Morgan more like this
uin 1591 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-07-29more like thismore than 2024-07-29
answer text <p>Roaming already exists for 999 calls, as the Code of Practice for the Public Emergency Call Service requires that any call from a mobile phone will automatically roam onto another mobile network free-of-charge to make an emergency call if they have no signal from their own provider.</p><p>The Government is committed to improving rural coverage. The Shared Rural Network is set to increase 4G geographic coverage throughout the UK to 95% by the end of 2025. This will enable emergency calls in new areas and will reduce the digital divide between rural and urban areas of the UK, helping rural businesses and communities to thrive.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Rhondda and Ogmore more like this
answering member printed Chris Bryant more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-07-29T16:17:53.783Zmore like thismore than 2024-07-29T16:17:53.783Z
answering member
1446
label Biography information for Sir Chris Bryant more like this
tabling member
4934
label Biography information for Helen Morgan more like this
1723170
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-24more like thismore than 2024-07-24
answering body
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
answering dept id 216 more like this
answering dept short name Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
answering dept sort name Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
hansard heading Broadband: North Shropshire 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 Science, Innovation and Technology, when he expects every household in North Shropshire constituency to have access to gigabit broadband. more like this
tabling member constituency North Shropshire more like this
tabling member printed
Helen Morgan more like this
uin 1592 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-07-29more like thismore than 2024-07-29
answer text <p><em></em></p><p>Over 72% of premises in the North Shropshire constituency can access a gigabit-capable (&gt;1000 Mbps) broadband connection.</p><p> </p><p>Project Gigabit will extend this gigabit coverage. Freedom Fibre is delivering a contract to upgrade over 12,000 additional premises in the region, including over 9,000 premises in the North Shropshire constituency. We expect the first of these premises in North Shropshire to be connected by the end of 2024 and the contract is due to be completed by 2026. We will also keep suppliers’ commercial delivery plans under review and consider what else may be necessary to fulfil our ambition for gigabit coverage across the UK by 2030.</p><p></p> more like this
answering member constituency Rhondda and Ogmore more like this
answering member printed Chris Bryant more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-07-29T15:25:09.857Zmore like thismore than 2024-07-29T15:25:09.857Z
answering member
1446
label Biography information for Sir Chris Bryant more like this
tabling member
4934
label Biography information for Helen Morgan more like this