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1700165

	registered interest
	date	12/04/2024
	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	BBC: Finance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will have discussions with the BBC on ensuring that it advertises its upcoming consultation on reforming the licence fee post-2028 to help ensure the public's views are adequately represented.
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	uin	21212
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/04/2024 answer text <p>Ministers meet with senior BBC officials regularly to discuss a range of issues. Those discussions include how the BBC is delivering on its obligations, which includes a general duty to engage with the public. The BBC is operationally independent, and therefore questions on how it engages public views and runs consultations are a matter for the BBC itself.</p><p>As required by the Charter, the Government will consult the public as part of the forthcoming Charter Review process, where any decisions on reforming the licence fee post-2027 will be made and implemented.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez question first answered 19/04/2024 11:23:35 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
	tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1700533

	registered interest
	date	12/04/2024
	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	Holiday Accommodation: Registration
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how her Department plans to manage the proposed national register for short-term lets; what information property owners will be required to provide to the register; and what estimate she has made of the (a) timeframe for implementing and (b) average cost to property owners to register their properties on the system.
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	uin	21420
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/04/2024 answer text <p>We are now conducting an initial phase of digital development to test how the short-term lets registration scheme is best delivered. This initial phase of digital development will allow us to consider and test how the scheme is best managed, including matters such as the frequency of registration, which information should be collected and cost to property owners. Further details on the scheme will be provided later this year, including our full response to the consultation and information on the legislative process that will bring the scheme to life.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez question first answered 19/04/2024 11:25:28 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
	tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1699129

	registered interest
	date	26/03/2024
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	UK Border Force: Training
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what training his Department provides to Border Force staff to prevent discrimination.
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	uin	20741
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/04/2024 answer text <p>Diversity &amp; Inclusion is woven into the Foundation Immigration and Customs Training undertaken by all Border Force officers. The course teaches officers how to deal with the travelling public in a professional and courteous manner. Border Force staff also undertake the online Public Sector Equality Duty course, ensuring an understanding of their responsibilities as defined by the Equalities Act 2010.</p> answering member constituency Corby answering member printed Tom Pursglove question first answered 19/04/2024 10:20:21 answering member 4369 label Biography information for Tom Pursglove
	tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

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

1699136

	registered interest
	date	26/03/2024
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Schools: Air Pollution
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will update guidance for schools on mitigating poor air quality.
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	uin	20744
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/04/2024 answer text <p>The department takes the health, safety and wellbeing of school users very seriously. ‘Building Bulletin 101’, published by the department, provides non-statutory guidance on ventilation, thermal comfort and indoor air quality in schools. This is available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-bulletin-101-ventilation-for-school-buildings" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-bulletin-101-ventilation-for-school-buildings</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Further guidance on ventilation is included in the ‘Good Estate Management for Schools’ guidance, which is available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/good-estate-management-for-schools/health-and-safety" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/good-estate-management-for-schools/health-and-safety</a>. The department has also produced operational guidance on using CO2 monitors and managing ventilation, which is available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-co-monitors-and-air-cleaning-units-in-education-and-care-settings" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-co-monitors-and-air-cleaning-units-in-education-and-care-settings</a>.</p><p> </p><p>The department regularly reviews its guidance to ensure that it aligns with best practice and industry standards, to deliver high-quality school environments.</p> answering member constituency East Hampshire answering member printed Damian Hinds question first answered 16/04/2024 12:54:12 answering member 3969 label Biography information for Damian Hinds
	tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1699137

	registered interest
	date	26/03/2024
	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	Air Pollution: Schools
	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 she is taking to improve air quality around schools.
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	uin	20745
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/04/2024 answer text <p>Government provides support to local authorities to deliver School Streets and funds a range of school interventions including the Walk to School Outreach Programme, which give children and their families safe active travel choices and reduce congestion around schools.</p><p> </p><p>To tackle air pollution around schools, local councils have powers to issue Fixed Penalty Notices for vehicle idling.</p> answering member constituency Keighley answering member printed Robbie Moore question first answered 16/04/2024 14:20:47 answering member 4861 label Biography information for Robbie Moore
	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

1699168

	registered interest
	date	26/03/2024
	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: Manufacturing Industries
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps her Department (a) is taking and (b) plans to take to (i) support and (ii) enhance the domestic solar manufacturing sector.
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	uin	20747
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/04/2024 answer text <p>Solar is a mature technology with established global supply chains. Whilst we have no plans for the UK to become self-sufficient in the manufacture of solar panels, supply chain development is a government priority.</p><p> </p><p>Government encourages renewable developers accessing its Contracts for Difference scheme to grow the supply chain through the Supply Chain Plan process and supports supply chain innovation through the Energy Entrepreneurs Fund and initiatives funded by UK Research and Innovation.</p><p> </p><p>Further actions needed to develop resilient, sustainable and innovative supply chains, as identified by the UK Solar Taskforce, will be outlined in the forthcoming Solar Roadmap.</p> answering member constituency West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine answering member printed Andrew Bowie question first answered 18/04/2024 11:53:22 answering member 4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie
	tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1699169

	registered interest
	date	26/03/2024
	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: Imports
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps her Department takes to (a) help ensure that imported (i) solar panels and (ii) related components are not produced using forced labour and (b) enforce that standard.
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	uin	20748
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/04/2024 answer text <p>The Government is committed to tackling forced labour in solar supply chains. The UK’s approach is focused on transparency. Over the last two years we have introduced enhanced export controls, new guidance on the risks of doing business in Xinjiang and announced the introduction of financial penalties under the Modern Slavery Act.</p><p> </p><p>The Government also supports voluntary due diligence approaches by UK businesses.</p><p> </p><p>The UK’s main solar trade association is leading industry’s response by developing and piloting the Solar Stewardship Initiative to further develop a responsible, transparent, and sustainable solar value chain. We will continue to keep our policy response under review.</p> answering member constituency West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine answering member printed Andrew Bowie question first answered 18/04/2024 13:09:47 answering member 4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie
	tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi