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1699084

	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	Palestinians
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, whether he has had recent discussions with the (a) Palestinian and (b) Israeli ambassadors on the reunification of Palestinian families.
	tabling member constituency	York Central
	tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
	uin	20690
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2024 answer text <p>I refer the honourable Member to the answer given on 12 March to Question 16815, which can be found on the Q&amp;A webpages: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2024-03-04/16815.</p><p>Palestinians who wish to join family members in the UK must do so via the existing range of routes available.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell grouped question UIN 20691 20692 question first answered 23/04/2024 07:20:07 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
	tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1699085

	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	Palestinians: Visas
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, whether he has had discussions with the British Council on the reunification of families of Palestinians in the UK on a British Council(a) programme and (b) scholarship.
	tabling member constituency	York Central
	tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
	uin	20691
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2024 answer text <p>I refer the honourable Member to the answer given on 12 March to Question 16815, which can be found on the Q&amp;A webpages: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2024-03-04/16815.</p><p>Palestinians who wish to join family members in the UK must do so via the existing range of routes available.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell grouped question UIN 20690 20692 question first answered 23/04/2024 07:20:07 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
	tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1699086

	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	Palestinians
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, whether he has had recent discussions with his (a) Palestinian and (b) Israeli counterparts on the reunification of Palestinian families.
	tabling member constituency	York Central
	tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
	uin	20692
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2024 answer text <p>I refer the honourable Member to the answer given on 12 March to Question 16815, which can be found on the Q&amp;A webpages: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2024-03-04/16815.</p><p>Palestinians who wish to join family members in the UK must do so via the existing range of routes available.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell grouped question UIN 20690 20691 question first answered 23/04/2024 07:20:07 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
	tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1699198

	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	Gaza: Ceasefires
	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 he is taking to help ensure compliance with UN Security Council resolution S/RES/2728 (2024) on The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
	tabling member constituency	York Central
	tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
	uin	20699
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/04/2024 answer text <p>The UK welcomes UN Security Council Resolution 2728 which reflects international consensus behind the UK's position including a demand for the unconditional release of all hostages. The United Kingdom has long been calling for an immediate humanitarian pause leading to a sustainable ceasefire without a return to destruction, fighting and loss of life, as the fastest way to get hostages out and aid in. That is what this resolution calls for and why the United Kingdom voted yes on this text.</p><p>On 5th April Israel committed to significant steps to increase the amount of aid getting to Gaza, including allowing the delivery of humanitarian aid through the Port of Ashdod and the Erez checkpoint.</p><p>The UK has urged Israel to take these steps for a long time and they are welcome. We are resolved that the international community will work with Israel to see these vital changes fully implemented.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 19/04/2024 13:27:30 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
	tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1698920

	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	Gaza: Humanitarian Aid
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what recent discussions he has had on opening crossing points into Gaza for medical and humanitarian aid.
	tabling member constituency	York Central
	tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
	uin	20688
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/04/2024 answer text <p>The British Government has pressed with Israeli counterparts the urgency of getting significantly more aid into Gaza to alleviate the desperate situation.</p><p>On 5th April Israel committed to significant steps to increase the amount of aid getting to Gaza, including allowing the delivery of humanitarian aid through the Port of Ashdod and the Erez checkpoint.</p><p>The UK has urged Israel to take these steps for a long time and they are welcome. We are resolved that the international community will work with Israel to see these vital changes fully implemented.</p><p>The Foreign Secretary has also called on Israel to reform its deconfliction mechanism to ensure the safety of aid workers, and to make progress on the UN's minimal operating requirements, including more visas and driver approvals granted, as well as more trucks permitted to cross into Gaza.</p><p>Palestinians are facing a devastating and growing humanitarian crisis. The UK is playing a leadership role in alleviating that suffering. We are doing everything we can to get more aid in as quickly as possible by land, sea and air.</p><p>150 tonnes of more UK aid arrived in Gaza on 13 March, including 840 family tents, 13,440 blankets, almost 3,000 shelter kits, and shelter-fixing kits, 6,000 sleeping mats and more than 3,000 dignity kits.</p><p>A field hospital, provided by UK Aid funding to UK-Med, has arrived in Gaza. This facility, staffed by UK and local medics, will be able to treat over 100 patients a day.</p><p>On 20 March, the Foreign Secretary announced the UK has funded WFP to provide 2000 tons of food aid, enough to feed 275,000 people in Gaza.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 17/04/2024 11:11:01 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
	tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1698921

	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	Gaza: Humanitarian Aid
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what recent discussions he has had on the provision of security protection for aid convoys in Gaza.
	tabling member constituency	York Central
	tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
	uin	20689
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/04/2024 answer text <p>It is imperative that those doing life-saving work are properly protected. The Foreign Secretary has called on Israel to reform its deconfliction mechanism to ensure the safety of aid workers, and to make progress on the UN's minimal operating requirements, including more visas and driver approvals granted, as well as more trucks permitted to cross into Gaza.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 17/04/2024 14:19:49 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
	tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1699197

	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	Gaza: Humanitarian Aid
	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 estimate of the amount of aid that will enter Gaza before the end of Ramadan, in the context of UN Security Council resolution 2728.
	tabling member constituency	York Central
	tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
	uin	20698
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/04/2024 answer text <p>On 5th April Israel committed to significant steps to increase the amount of aid getting to Gaza, including allowing the delivery of humanitarian aid through the Port of Ashdod and the Erez checkpoint.</p><p>The UK has urged Israel to take these steps for a long time and they are welcome. We are resolved that the international community will work with Israel to see these vital changes fully implemented.</p><p>We are doing everything we can to get more aid in as quickly as possible by land, sea and air.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 17/04/2024 11:38:01 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
	tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1698915

	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	Literacy and Numeracy: Standards
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to help improve adult (a) numeracy and (b) literacy skills.
	tabling member constituency	York Central
	tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
	uin	20684
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2024 answer text <p>This government recognises the importance of literacy and numeracy skills in both work and everyday life. Securing good levels of literacy and numeracy has a positive impact on participation in society, improves earnings and employment opportunities and opens doors to further learning.</p><p>That is why the department is continuing to support participation in English and mathematics provision through its essential skills entitlements which provide the opportunity of free study for adults who do not have essential literacy and numeracy skills up to and including Level 2.</p><p> </p><p>This allows learners who have not previously attained a GCSE grade 4 or higher to undertake a range of courses fully funded through the Adult Education Budget (AEB) including GCSEs, Functional Skills and other relevant qualifications from entry level to Level 2.</p><p>The department also supports adults in England who are non-native speakers to access English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) provision, which is funded through the AEB.</p><p>Further training for adults is available in community settings through the AEB. Prioritised for disadvantaged learners, Community Learning can provide a stepping stone for those adults who are not ready for formal accredited learning or who would benefit from learning in a more informal way.</p><p>Currently approximately 60% of the AEB is devolved to nine Mayoral Combined Authorities (MCAs) and delegated to the Mayor of London acting through the Greater London Authority (GLA). These authorities are responsible for the provision of adult education and the allocation of the AEB in their local areas.</p><p>The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) is responsible for the remaining AEB in non-devolved areas where colleges and training providers have the freedom and flexibility to determine how they use their AEB to meet the needs of their communities.</p><p> </p><p>​​In addition, the department funds all apprentices, including adults, to achieve up to a Level 2 in English and maths by the end of their apprenticeship, where they do not already hold a suitable equivalent qualification. In January, the department increased funding by a minimum of 54%, from £471 to £724, for new apprentices to help them gain these vital skills.</p><p> </p><p>The department have also launched the Multiply Programme to improve adult numeracy. The programme is funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, which is the government’s flagship fund for supporting people and places across the UK. Up to £270 million is directly available for local areas in England to deliver innovative interventions to improve adult numeracy. Delivery is now well underway. Multiply Programme provision is available across the country, with over 113,000 course starts in England since the programme began to the end of January 2024.</p> answering member constituency Thornbury and Yate answering member printed Luke Hall question first answered 15/04/2024 12:04:26 answering member 4450 label Biography information for Luke Hall
	tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1698892

	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	Anaesthesia Associates and Physician Associates
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions she has had with the General Medical Council on (a) regulating (i) physician and (ii) anaesthesia associates and (b) ensuring that increased use of these roles in hospitals does not impact (A) the professional competence of other healthcare professionals and (B) patient safety.
	tabling member constituency	York Central
	tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
	uin	20681
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2024 answer text <p>The Department has been working closely with the General Medical Council (GMC) since 2019, on the regulation of Anaesthesia Associates (AAs) and Physician Associates (PAs). Regulation with the GMC will provide set standards of practice, education, and training for AAs and PAs, as well as requirements around continual professional development (CPD) and conduct. Regulation with the GMC will mean that individual AAs and PAs can be held to account if serious concerns are raised.</p><p> </p><p>The NHS Long Term Workforce Plan commits to growing these roles alongside recruiting and training more doctors, nurses, and allied health and other professionals. NHS England is working with partners, including the GMC, royal colleges, trade unions, doctors, and medical associate professional groups to develop comprehensive curricula, core capability frameworks, standards for CPD, assessment and appraisal, and supervision guidance for AAs and PAs, ensuring the roles are expanded safely and effectively.</p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 15/04/2024 08:29:10 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
	tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1698899

	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	Health Professions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions she is having with professional bodies on ensuring that the public have a clear understanding of (a) professional titles and (b) the services they can expect from the holders of such titles.
	tabling member constituency	York Central
	tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
	uin	20682
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2024 answer text <p>It is the responsibility of professionals and their employers to ensure professional titles are used appropriately, and are not misleading to patients. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines set out that all healthcare professionals directly involved in a patient's care should introduce themselves and explain to the patient: who is responsible for their clinical care and treatment; the roles and responsibilities of the different members of the healthcare team; and the communication about their care that takes place between members of the healthcare team.</p><p> </p><p>Professions that are regulated in statute have titles that are protected by law, and professionals must be registered with a statutory regulator to use them. It is an offence for a person to use a title they are not legally permitted to use, or to otherwise hold themselves out to be a regulated professional.</p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 15/04/2024 08:28:46 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
	tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell