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1800972

	registered interest
	date	08/05/2025
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Schools: Gender Recognition
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to publish the guidance on gender-questioning children for schools.
	tabling member constituency	Sevenoaks
	tabling member printed	Laura Trott
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	50929
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2025 answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member for Sevenoaks to the answer of 28 February 2025 to Question <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-02-13/31690" target="_blank">31690</a>.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Newcastle upon Tyne North answering member printed Catherine McKinnell question first answered 13/05/2025 13:34:19 answering member 4125 label Biography information for Catherine McKinnell
	tabling member	4780 label Biography information for Laura Trott

1800980

	registered interest
	date	08/05/2025
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Cycling: Lighting
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent steps her Department has taken to ensure (a) compliance with and (b) raise awareness of legal lighting requirements for cyclists at night.
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	50888
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2025 answer text <p>Those who cycle have a duty to behave in a safe and responsible manner and to follow the rules set out in The Highway Code. The enforcement of cycling offences is an operational matter for the police.</p><p> </p><p>We promote cycle safety advice for cyclists and motorists via the THINK! website, social channels, education resources and radio filler advertising. We continually review our campaign priorities using data and research to make sure we are addressing the most important road safety issues to help make our roads safer. The Department is developing our Road Safety Strategy and will set out more details in due course.</p> answering member constituency Wakefield and Rothwell answering member printed Simon Lightwood question first answered 13/05/2025 15:13:46 answering member 4943 label Biography information for Simon Lightwood
	tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1800981

	registered interest
	date	08/05/2025
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Cycling: Safety
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent steps her Department has taken to help improve cycling safety on roads.
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	50889
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2025 answer text <p>Slough Unitary Authority has been allocated over £415,000 for active travel in 2024/25 and 2025/26. Over £3.2 million has been allocated to local transport authorities in Berkshire for the same period. Decisions on how to use this funding to improve local cycling and walking routes would be a matter for the respective authorities.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is committed to improving the safety of all road users, especially the most vulnerable such as pedestrians, horse riders and cyclists. This is a key priority for the Department which was reflected in the updated Highway Code in January 2022 with the implementation of a Hierarchy of Road Users. We are committed to reducing the numbers of those killed and injured on our roads. The Department is developing our Road Safety Strategy and will set out more details in due course.</p> answering member constituency Wakefield and Rothwell answering member printed Simon Lightwood grouped question UIN 50890 question first answered 13/05/2025 15:39:26 answering member 4943 label Biography information for Simon Lightwood
	tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1800982

	registered interest
	date	08/05/2025
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Active Travel: Berkshire
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to encourage active travel in (a) Slough and (b) Berkshire.
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	50890
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2025 answer text <p>Slough Unitary Authority has been allocated over £415,000 for active travel in 2024/25 and 2025/26. Over £3.2 million has been allocated to local transport authorities in Berkshire for the same period. Decisions on how to use this funding to improve local cycling and walking routes would be a matter for the respective authorities.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is committed to improving the safety of all road users, especially the most vulnerable such as pedestrians, horse riders and cyclists. This is a key priority for the Department which was reflected in the updated Highway Code in January 2022 with the implementation of a Hierarchy of Road Users. We are committed to reducing the numbers of those killed and injured on our roads. The Department is developing our Road Safety Strategy and will set out more details in due course.</p> answering member constituency Wakefield and Rothwell answering member printed Simon Lightwood grouped question UIN 50889 question first answered 13/05/2025 15:39:26 answering member 4943 label Biography information for Simon Lightwood
	tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1800986

	registered interest
	date	08/05/2025
	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	Hydroelectric Power: Storage
	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 recent discussions he has had with Drax Group plc on the postponement of the Cruachan II pumped hydro storage project.
	tabling member constituency	Angus and Perthshire Glens
	tabling member printed	Dave Doogan
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	50906
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2025 answer text <p>Details of Ministers' and Permanent Secretaries' meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK.</p> answering member constituency Rutherglen answering member printed Michael Shanks question first answered 13/05/2025 11:46:41 answering member 4998 label Biography information for Michael Shanks
	tabling member	4736 label Biography information for Dave Doogan

1800987

	registered interest
	date	08/05/2025
	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	Renewable Energy: Finance
	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 assessment he has made of contract for difference projects that have recently been cancelled due to increasing cost pressures; and whether he plans to reform the contract for difference scheme given increased volatility in global inflation.
	tabling member constituency	Angus and Perthshire Glens
	tabling member printed	Dave Doogan
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	50907
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2025 answer text <p>We recognise the effect that globally high inflation and supply chain constraints are having on industry and we will work with Orsted to get Hornsea 4 back on track.</p><p> </p><p>We have a strong pipeline of projects, and our mission-led approach ensures we can steer our way through global pressures and individual commercial decisions to reach our targets. The Government has consulted on reforms to the CfD scheme, with the aim of moving towards energy independence and protecting against volatile global fossil fuel prices. A full response to the consultation will be published before AR7 opens in the summer.</p> answering member constituency Rutherglen answering member printed Michael Shanks question first answered 13/05/2025 11:46:06 answering member 4998 label Biography information for Michael Shanks
	tabling member	4736 label Biography information for Dave Doogan

1800988

	registered interest
	date	08/05/2025
	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	Prostate Cancer: Screening
	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 steps he has taken to increase early stage detection rates for prostate cancer.
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	50891
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2025 answer text <p>Currently, the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) does not recommend a national prostate cancer screening programme due to the limitations of the current best test, the Prostate Specific Antigen test, which may lead to overdiagnosis and overtreatment of cancers that would not have caused harm during a man’s lifetime. However, the UK NSC is undertaking a comprehensive evidence review to assess six potential approaches to targeted screening for those at higher risk of developing prostate cancer. Recommendations will be published upon the conclusion of this review.</p><p>In addition, the Government has invested £16 million in the £42 million United Kingdom-wide TRANSFORM trial, led by Prostate Cancer UK, which aims to identify new ways of detecting prostate cancer at an earlier stage, including in men without symptoms. The trial will ensure that at least 10% of participants are black men, reflecting their higher risk and the importance of ensuring new tests are effective across all groups.</p><p>The UK NSC does not currently recommend a national screening programme for prostate cancer, as the current PSA test lacks the necessary accuracy. It can lead to overdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment, as well as false reassurance for some men. This is particularly important given that many prostate cancers are slow-growing and may not cause harm during a man's lifetime.</p><p>NHS England is taking steps to increase public understanding of prostate cancer and its risk factors. This includes working in partnership with Cancer Alliances, charities, and local representatives to reach people in their communities with tailored messaging and support.</p> answering member constituency West Lancashire answering member printed Ashley Dalton grouped question UIN 50892 50893 50894 question first answered 13/05/2025 12:46:45 answering member 4981 label Biography information for Ashley Dalton
	tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1800989

	registered interest
	date	08/05/2025
	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	Prostate Cancer: Health Education
	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 steps he has taken to increase awareness of the risk factors associated with prostate cancer.
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	50892
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2025 answer text <p>Currently, the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) does not recommend a national prostate cancer screening programme due to the limitations of the current best test, the Prostate Specific Antigen test, which may lead to overdiagnosis and overtreatment of cancers that would not have caused harm during a man’s lifetime. However, the UK NSC is undertaking a comprehensive evidence review to assess six potential approaches to targeted screening for those at higher risk of developing prostate cancer. Recommendations will be published upon the conclusion of this review.</p><p>In addition, the Government has invested £16 million in the £42 million United Kingdom-wide TRANSFORM trial, led by Prostate Cancer UK, which aims to identify new ways of detecting prostate cancer at an earlier stage, including in men without symptoms. The trial will ensure that at least 10% of participants are black men, reflecting their higher risk and the importance of ensuring new tests are effective across all groups.</p><p>The UK NSC does not currently recommend a national screening programme for prostate cancer, as the current PSA test lacks the necessary accuracy. It can lead to overdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment, as well as false reassurance for some men. This is particularly important given that many prostate cancers are slow-growing and may not cause harm during a man's lifetime.</p><p>NHS England is taking steps to increase public understanding of prostate cancer and its risk factors. This includes working in partnership with Cancer Alliances, charities, and local representatives to reach people in their communities with tailored messaging and support.</p> answering member constituency West Lancashire answering member printed Ashley Dalton grouped question UIN 50891 50893 50894 question first answered 13/05/2025 12:46:45 answering member 4981 label Biography information for Ashley Dalton
	tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1800990

	registered interest
	date	08/05/2025
	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	Prostate Cancer: Blood Tests
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to take steps to increase awareness of the availability of a PSA blood test.
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	50893
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2025 answer text <p>Currently, the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) does not recommend a national prostate cancer screening programme due to the limitations of the current best test, the Prostate Specific Antigen test, which may lead to overdiagnosis and overtreatment of cancers that would not have caused harm during a man’s lifetime. However, the UK NSC is undertaking a comprehensive evidence review to assess six potential approaches to targeted screening for those at higher risk of developing prostate cancer. Recommendations will be published upon the conclusion of this review.</p><p>In addition, the Government has invested £16 million in the £42 million United Kingdom-wide TRANSFORM trial, led by Prostate Cancer UK, which aims to identify new ways of detecting prostate cancer at an earlier stage, including in men without symptoms. The trial will ensure that at least 10% of participants are black men, reflecting their higher risk and the importance of ensuring new tests are effective across all groups.</p><p>The UK NSC does not currently recommend a national screening programme for prostate cancer, as the current PSA test lacks the necessary accuracy. It can lead to overdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment, as well as false reassurance for some men. This is particularly important given that many prostate cancers are slow-growing and may not cause harm during a man's lifetime.</p><p>NHS England is taking steps to increase public understanding of prostate cancer and its risk factors. This includes working in partnership with Cancer Alliances, charities, and local representatives to reach people in their communities with tailored messaging and support.</p> answering member constituency West Lancashire answering member printed Ashley Dalton grouped question UIN 50891 50892 50894 question first answered 13/05/2025 12:46:45 answering member 4981 label Biography information for Ashley Dalton
	tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1800991

	registered interest
	date	08/05/2025
	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	Prostate Cancer: Screening
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of prostate cancer screening for high risk groups.
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	50894
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2025 answer text <p>Currently, the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) does not recommend a national prostate cancer screening programme due to the limitations of the current best test, the Prostate Specific Antigen test, which may lead to overdiagnosis and overtreatment of cancers that would not have caused harm during a man’s lifetime. However, the UK NSC is undertaking a comprehensive evidence review to assess six potential approaches to targeted screening for those at higher risk of developing prostate cancer. Recommendations will be published upon the conclusion of this review.</p><p>In addition, the Government has invested £16 million in the £42 million United Kingdom-wide TRANSFORM trial, led by Prostate Cancer UK, which aims to identify new ways of detecting prostate cancer at an earlier stage, including in men without symptoms. The trial will ensure that at least 10% of participants are black men, reflecting their higher risk and the importance of ensuring new tests are effective across all groups.</p><p>The UK NSC does not currently recommend a national screening programme for prostate cancer, as the current PSA test lacks the necessary accuracy. It can lead to overdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment, as well as false reassurance for some men. This is particularly important given that many prostate cancers are slow-growing and may not cause harm during a man's lifetime.</p><p>NHS England is taking steps to increase public understanding of prostate cancer and its risk factors. This includes working in partnership with Cancer Alliances, charities, and local representatives to reach people in their communities with tailored messaging and support.</p> answering member constituency West Lancashire answering member printed Ashley Dalton grouped question UIN 50891 50892 50893 question first answered 13/05/2025 12:46:45 answering member 4981 label Biography information for Ashley Dalton
	tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi