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1699130

	registered interest
	date	26/03/2024
	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	Whooping Cough: Vaccination
	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 she is taking to increase pertussis vaccination rates among (a) young children and (b) pregnant women.
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	uin	20742
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2024 answer text <p>The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), in partnership with NHS England and the Department, undertakes a range of actions to improve vaccination coverage for all ages in England. This includes initiatives to improve access to the immunisation programme, data to better identify under-served individuals and populations, training for healthcare professionals, and communication with the public.</p><p> </p><p>For example, on 4 March 2024, the UKHSA launched a new multi-media marketing campaign across England to remind parents and carers of the risk of their children missing out on protection against serious diseases that are re-emerging in the country, with an urgent call to action to catch up on missed vaccinations.</p><p> </p><p>Expectant mothers are encouraged to take up the maternal pertussis vaccine, which is 97% effective at preventing death in young infants from whooping cough. Parents and carers are also being reminded to check that children are vaccinated against whooping cough, which is offered to all infants at eight, 12, and 16 weeks of age, as part of the six in one combination vaccine, with an additional dose included in the pre-school booster vaccine.</p> answering member constituency Lewes answering member printed Maria Caulfield question first answered 15/04/2024 08:48:03 answering member 4492 label Biography information for Maria Caulfield
	tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1699131

	registered interest
	date	26/03/2024
	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	Whooping Cough: Vaccination
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether she is taking steps to ensure adequate supplies of pertussis vaccine in the context of the rise in instances in the Czech Republic.
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	uin	20743
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2024 answer text <p>The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) centrally procures and manages the United Kingdom’s supply of the pertussis vaccine, for the routine national immunisation programmes. Due to the stockpiles maintained in the UK for the national programme, there is good supply available of all pertussis-containing vaccines for the routine immunisation programmes.</p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 15/04/2024 08:47:34 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
	tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1699138

	registered interest
	date	26/03/2024
	answering body	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	answering dept id	211
	answering dept short name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	answering dept sort name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	hansard heading	Flats: Fire Prevention
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what steps his Department is taking to (a) provide cladding remediation support for buildings under 11 metres and (b) ensure that such support is effectively communicated.
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	uin	20746
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2024 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/2024-03-21/19958" target="_blank">19958</a> on 2 April 2024.</p> answering member constituency North East Derbyshire answering member printed Lee Rowley question first answered 15/04/2024 15:21:09 answering member 4652 label Biography information for Lee Rowley
	tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1699170

	registered interest
	date	26/03/2024
	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	Senegal: Elections
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what steps his Department is taking to support free, fair and peaceful elections in Senegal.
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	uin	20749
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2024 answer text <p>Peaceful, free and credible elections are essential to Senegal's stability. Our Ambassador and Embassy in Dakar regularly engage with the Senegalese Government and civil society groups, together with international partners to reinforce these messages. The Embassy coordinated closely with international partners to observe the Senegalese Presidential elections, including by sending diplomatic staff as observers to polling stations across the country. British Embassy Dakar have also supported civil society groups through ODA programme funding to strengthen democratic practices, specifically media freedom during the elections period.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 15/04/2024 08:15:53 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
	tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1699171

	registered interest
	date	26/03/2024
	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	Senegal: Politics and Government
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the recent election postponements in Senegal on the (a) democratic stability and (b) international reputation of that country; and whether he is taking steps with his Senegalese counterpart to help improve the (i) democratic stability and (ii) international reputation of that country.
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	uin	20750
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2024 answer text <p>The recent presidential elections and peaceful transition of power have demonstrated the strength of Senegal's democracy and institutions, reinforcing its democratic tradition. The Senegalese electoral commission, civil society, and international observers judged the elections to have been democratic and transparent, with few incidents. We will continue to work with the Senegalese government, international partners and civil society to support Senegal's stability, prosperity and sustainable development.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 15/04/2024 08:15:02 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
	tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1699172

	registered interest
	date	26/03/2024
	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	Sudan: Refugees
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, whether his Department has taken recent steps with international partners to (a) provide humanitarian aid and (b) otherwise help support refugees from Sudan.
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	uin	20751
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2024 answer text <p>The conflict that started on 15 April 2023 has displaced more than 8 million people, including over 1.9 million who have fled to neighbouring countries. The UK recognises the significant pressure that the conflict is putting on neighbouring countries and commends them for the support they are providing. The UK provided £42.6 million in humanitarian aid to Sudan last financial year. We will provide £89 million (the vast majority of which, for humanitarian assistance) for the year ahead. We also provided help to those fleeing to neighbouring countries last year, with £7.75 million to support existing and new Sudanese refugees as well as vulnerable returnees and host communities in South Sudan and £15 million to Chad. We continue to pursue all diplomatic avenues with international partners to end the violence and push for improved humanitarian access.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 15/04/2024 14:33:27 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
	tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1699202

	registered interest
	date	26/03/2024
	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	Israel Defense Forces: British Nationals Abroad
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, whether his Department issues guidance to UK nationals on volunteering with the Israeli Defence Force.
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	uin	20752
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2024 answer text <p>The UK recognises the right of British nationals with more than one nationality to serve in the legitimately recognised armed forces of their additional nationalities. This includes the Israel Defence Force.</p><p>Our travel advice for those considering travel to all countries, including Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, is updated regularly and available online.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 15/04/2024 15:17:07 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
	tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1698590

	registered interest
	date	25/03/2024
	answering body	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	answering dept id	211
	answering dept short name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	answering dept sort name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	hansard heading	Private Rented Housing: Rents
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, whether he is taking steps to help tackle increases in average monthly rent for private tenants.
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	uin	20374
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2024 answer text <p>The Government recognises the cost of living pressures that tenants are facing, and that paying rent is likely to be a tenant’s biggest monthly expense. The level of private sector rents is not directly a matter for Government, however, we are taking steps to increase housebuilding to help create a more sustainable and affordable housing market over the long term. The Government is on track to meet its manifesto commitment to deliver a million homes over this Parliament.</p><p>The Government also welcomes new institutional investment in the private rented sector. The Build to Rent sector has built over 100,000 new homes over the past 13 years and they continue to play a part in increasing the supply of homes in the private rented sector.</p> answering member constituency Redcar answering member printed Jacob Young question first answered 15/04/2024 11:57:47 answering member 4825 label Biography information for Jacob Young
	tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1698155

	registered interest
	date	22/03/2024
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Official Visits: Rwanda
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps his Department takes to assess the (a) potential impact and (b) value for money of (i) his visit to Rwanda in December 2023 and (ii) other ministerial overseas visits.
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	uin	20093
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/04/2024 answer text <p>All Government spend goes through thorough due diligence to ensure best value for money.</p><p>Stopping the boats is one of our top priorities. The cost of the asylum system could reach up to £11 billion per year by 2026, so bold solutions like our partnership with Rwanda are required.</p><p>Various elements, such as security and timing, will be taken into consideration when looking at Government travel, including use of the Government’s plane.</p><p> </p><p>On the visit, the Home Secretary signed a joint treaty with his counterpart, Foreign Minister Dr Vincent Biruta, strengthening the UK and Rwanda’s Migration and Economic Development Partnership and directly addressing the concerns of the Supreme Court.</p> answering member constituency Mid Dorset and North Poole answering member printed Michael Tomlinson grouped question UIN 20094 question first answered 03/04/2024 08:26:55 answering member 4497 label Biography information for Michael Tomlinson
	tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1698156

	registered interest
	date	22/03/2024
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Official Visits: Rwanda
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, for what reasons he used a private charter flight for his visit to Rwanda in December 2023; and whether his Department made an assessment of the potential merits of using alternative forms of transport.
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	uin	20094
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/04/2024 answer text <p>All Government spend goes through thorough due diligence to ensure best value for money.</p><p>Stopping the boats is one of our top priorities. The cost of the asylum system could reach up to £11 billion per year by 2026, so bold solutions like our partnership with Rwanda are required.</p><p>Various elements, such as security and timing, will be taken into consideration when looking at Government travel, including use of the Government’s plane.</p><p> </p><p>On the visit, the Home Secretary signed a joint treaty with his counterpart, Foreign Minister Dr Vincent Biruta, strengthening the UK and Rwanda’s Migration and Economic Development Partnership and directly addressing the concerns of the Supreme Court.</p> answering member constituency Mid Dorset and North Poole answering member printed Michael Tomlinson grouped question UIN 20093 question first answered 03/04/2024 08:26:55 answering member 4497 label Biography information for Michael Tomlinson
	tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi