I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 19 January 2024 to Question 9841.<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1466", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison"} } , "answeringMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "South West Wiltshire"} , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Dr Andrew Murrison"} , "attachment" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1682954/answer/attachment/1", "fileName" : {"_value" : "9841 - Armed Forces Recruitment.docx"} , "title" : "Armed Forces Recruitment"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2024-01-22", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2024-01-22T16:48:29.733Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "11"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Defence"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Defence"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2024-01-17", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Armed Forces: Retention"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department plans to take to improve retention in the UK Armed Forces.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4243", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Dan Jarvis"} } , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Barnsley Central"} , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Dan Jarvis"} ], "uin" : "10134"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1682957", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Ministry of Justice"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1682957/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
The legal profession in England and Wales operates independently of government. The responsibility for regulating the sector sits with the approved regulators, overseen by the Legal Services Board (LSB). The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is responsible for regulating the professional conduct of solicitors, as well as most law firms in England and Wales. The SRA\u2019s role involves protecting clients and the public.<\/p>
The SRA works closely with firms to ensure that consumers\u2019 interests are protected. Their website provides clear guidance for firms that are falling into administration and warns that they will intervene if consumers\u2019 interests are at risk: https://www.sra.org.uk/solicitors/guidance/closing-down-your-practice/.<\/a><\/p> The SRA also provides guidance for consumers affected by their law firm\u2019s closure: https://www.sra.org.uk/consumers/problems/solicitor-closed-down/intervention/<\/a>.<\/p> The Legal Ombudsman (LeO) is also able to support consumers with concerns about law firms who are no longer operational. Their website provides information with regards to the different routes available for consumers depending on their personal circumstances https://www.legalombudsman.org.uk/for-consumers/factsheets/complaining-about-closed-service-providers/<\/a>.<\/p> Firms that fall into administration have a duty to make former clients aware. Notably, there are requirements in respect of the advertising and publication of an insolvency so that creditors and other interested parties are made aware. Further detail on this can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/technical-guidance-for-official-receivers/4-publication-of-insolvency-information<\/a>.<\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to support clients of solicitors who fall into administration who (a) are being misinformed and (b) cease to be informed.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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, {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1682959", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Ministry of Justice"}
], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1682959/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " The legal profession in England and Wales operates independently of government. The responsibility for regulating the sector sits with the approved regulators, overseen by the Legal Services Board (LSB). Lawyers involved in setting up trusts are subject to regulation by independent regulators.<\/p> The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is responsible for regulating the professional conduct of solicitors, as well as most law firms in England and Wales. The SRA\u2019s role involves protecting clients and the public, which means they have powers to prevent solicitors in breach of their standards and regulations from practising.<\/p> Complaints about solicitors\u2019 poor behaviour and conduct can be made via their website at https://www.sra.org.uk/consumers/problems/report-solicitor/<\/a>. If found in breach of said standards and regulations, the SRA has the power to impose a disciplinary sanction against a firm or individual. Further information on the type of sanctions that can be imposed can be found here: SRA | Sanctions | Solicitors Regulation Authority<\/a><\/p> According to the Legal Services Act (LSA) 2007, setting up a trust is not a reserved legal activity. HM Treasury may be better placed to respond to any questions about financial intermediaries and their role in setting up trusts.<\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether his Department is taking steps to prevent the practice of intermediaries selling mismanaged Family Protection Trusts to clients.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1682429/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " The Work at Height Regulations 2005 set out the approach necessary to ensure the safety of people working at height. They place clear responsibilities on employers and those in control of any work at height to prevent falls by making sure work is properly planned, supervised, and undertaken by competent people. This includes using the right type of equipment including, where suitable, ladders.<\/p> <\/p> In 2022/23, 40 fatal injuries were due to falls from a height accounting for 30% of all worker deaths1 <\/sup>over the year. The level of fatality and major injury arising from falls is still high so there is an ongoing need for the regulations to focus attention on the issue.<\/p> <\/p> Following the announcement of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill, Heath and Safety engagement with industry groups and trade organisations demonstrated extensive support to retain the Work at Height Regulations. The Regulations are well embedded in the health and safety framework and recognised as a key instrument in ensuring effective workplace health and safety standards.<\/p> <\/sup><\/p> 1<\/sup>Work-related fatal injuries in Great Britain, 2023 (hse.gov.uk)<\/a><\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the Work at Height Regulations 2005.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1682430/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " People who may be eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) should be referred for a screening and assessment process as appropriate by a health or social care professional. The process is undertaken by the integrated care board and should follow a person-centred approach, placing the individual at the centre of the assessment and care-planning process. Someone with specialist knowledge of their condition should also be involved in the assessment process. Eligibility for CHC is not determined by age, diagnosis or condition, or financial means.<\/p> Individuals who are being considered for CHC should be provided with a copy of the public information leaflet along with relevant contact details and information about local processes. NHS England has also commissioned Beacon to provide independent and high-quality support for individuals and their families. A copy of the leaflet is available at the following link:<\/p> https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nhs-continuing-healthcare-and-nhs-funded-nursing-care-public-information-leaflet/public-information-leaflet-nhs-continuing-healthcare-and-nhs-funded-nursing-care--2<\/a><\/p>"}
, "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4527", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Helen Whately"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if her Department will take steps to help support people with dementia to complete the NHS continuing healthcare application.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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, "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Dan Jarvis"}
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, {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1682431", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department of Health and Social Care"}
], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1682431/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " NHS England and integrated care boards review data each month on the number of practices open and accepting new patients. There is no data held centrally relating to the reasons why practices are not able to provide services within the National Health Service.<\/p> <\/p> The Department announced a package of improvements to the NHS dental system in July 2022 and detailed in Our plan for patients. These changes now make it a contractual requirement for dentists to update their information on the NHS website at least every 90 days to improve information available to patients. This will make it easier for patients to find a dentist who can deliver the care they need and for the system to refer patients to practices with available capacity.<\/p>"}
, "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4117", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Andrea Leadsom"}
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, "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Andrea Leadsom"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she will make an estimate of the number and proportion of dentists that advertise NHS services but are not able to provide them due to (a) levels of staffing and (b) financial reasons.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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, {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1682432", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Ministry of Defence"}
], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1682432/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " The current level of Armed Forces recruitment and retention is lower than we would wish, a challenge we face in common with our allies. Nevertheless, the Armed Forces continue to meet all their operational commitments.<\/p> <\/p> To address recruitment, a range of tangible short-term deliverables are being actioned to increasing the inflow into Armed Forces recruitment pipelines, all intended to increase the breadth of potential candidates and to drive efficiencies into recruitment systems. These ongoing and new initiatives are focused upon engaging the broad range of skills, experience and diversity needed to deliver that which our nation demands of our Armed Forces; and in the range of roles that are critical to enable this.<\/p> <\/p> On retention, in June 2023 we committed to implementing the recommendations of the Haythornthwaite Review, a generational independent review of how we retain our current people and attract new ones. Its recommendations relate to policies and processes across a complex system of incentivisation and support. A formal Government Response, which will provide more detail on our approach to tackling each recommendation, will be published in early 2024. This will confirm which recommendations have been - or are in the process of being \u2013 delivered.<\/p> <\/p> Other initiatives aimed at improving the recruitment and retention of our people include; Flexible Service, which introduces the potential for people to alter their career commitment for set periods of time, allowing more people to remain in the Armed Forces who may otherwise have decided to leave in order to meet competing demands and responsibilities; Wraparound Childcare, which Defence established in recognition of the importance of a robust childcare support system to enable the mobility, recruitment and retention of a Armed Forces personnel; acceptance of the Armed Forces\u2019 Pay Review Body\u2019s and Senior Salaries Review Body\u2019s recommendations in full, ensuring that the overall remuneration package for Service personnel (which includes a good pension, subsidised accommodation, and a range of allowances on top of basic salary) remains competitive.<\/p> <\/p>"}
, "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1466", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of trends in the level of (a) recruitment and (b) retention in the armed forces.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans his Department has to review the capability of (a) current and (b) potential Security Industry Authority license holders who have completed invalid training courses.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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