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1639619

registered interest
date	23/05/2023
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if she will put back by 12 months commencement of the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill once Royal Assent has been received to enable employers to consider its implementation.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	186422
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/06/2023 answer text <p>The Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill will come into force on the day on which the Act is passed. The Government does not intend to delay this however minimum service levels in a particular sector will not come into force until secondary legislation is passed by Parliament, giving employers sufficient time to consider before implementation.</p> answering member constituency Thirsk and Malton answering member printed Kevin Hollinrake question first answered 06/06/2023 11:43:03 answering member 4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1639621

registered interest
date	23/05/2023
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Industrial Disputes
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if she will take steps to encourage the use of alternative dispute mechanisms in the context of resolving collective disputes; and if she will make statement.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	186424
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/06/2023 answer text <p>The Government considers that the resolution of workplace disputes is a matter for the parties involved. The Government has established a dispute resolution framework to enable the resolution of workplace disputes as early as possible.</p><p>Where there is a collective dispute between an employer and their employees, represented by a trade union, the Government believes that strikes should be a last resort. It is better to resolve disputes through dialogue wherever possible. The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) stands ready to assist the parties in reaching an agreement, where they both accept its involvement.</p> answering member constituency Thirsk and Malton answering member printed Kevin Hollinrake question first answered 06/06/2023 11:46:51 answering member 4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1639640

registered interest
date	23/05/2023
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	Broadband and Mobile Phones: Social Tariffs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether Department has identified cases where people in receipt of (a) Pension Credit, (b) Employment and Support Allowance, (c) Jobseekers' Allowance, (d) Income Support, (e) Personal Independence Payments and (f) Attendance Allowance are ineligible for social tariffs.
tabling member constituency	Stockport
tabling member printed	Navendu Mishra
uin	186543
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/06/2023 answer text <p>Social tariffs are high-quality, low-cost broadband and mobile offers for those in receipt of Universal Credit as well as other means-tested benefits. Offered by a range of providers - including BT, Virgin Media, Sky and Vodafone - social tariffs are available in 99% of the UK starting at £10 per month.</p><p>Eligibility criteria for social tariffs are set by individual providers. While these vary, Universal Credit is a key eligibility criteria, and a significant number also include other means-tested benefits such as Pension Credit, Employment Support Allowance, Job Seekers Allowance, Income Support, Personal Independence Payments or Attendance Allowance. We do not hold data on the number of people ineligible for a social tariff with any of the 19 individual providers.</p><p>However, in June 2022, following our negotiations, the major broadband and mobile operators agreed a set of public commitments to support any customer struggling to pay their bills, not just those on benefits. This includes management payment plans or allowing households, who may be mid-contract, to switch to cheaper packages without penalty. We have also been clear with operators that we expect those unable to match a competitor’s social tariff to allow customers to leave - without penalty - so that they may take up that offer.</p><p>In regards to whether social tariffs overwrite existing contracts, it is our understanding that when any customer agrees a new service with their provider - including a social tariff - their existing contract is replaced.</p> answering member constituency Maldon answering member printed Sir John Whittingdale question first answered 05/06/2023 10:49:31 answering member 39 label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale
tabling member	4811 label Biography information for Navendu Mishra

1639680

registered interest
date	23/05/2023
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	Strokes: Health Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the potential closure of the Stroke Recovery Service in Portsmouth on treatment of stroke patients in that catchment area.
tabling member constituency	Portsmouth South
tabling member printed	Stephen Morgan
uin	186449
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/06/2023 answer text <p>Due to challenging financial circumstances, Local Authority non-recurring money that had previously funded the service is now unavailable and the contract with the Stroke Association to deliver the Stroke Recovery Service in Portsmouth will end on 31 December 2023. NHS England has made no assessment of the potential impact of the closure on treatment of stroke patients in the local catchment area</p><p><br> Local residents have been kept informed of the change and been provided with information about alternative support. The National Health Service provides treatment and rehabilitation after stroke, and assessment of social care needs through the local authority, and general practitioner practices will be able to offer support through their Social Prescribers, Care Coordinators and Health and Wellbeing Coaches.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately question first answered 21/06/2023 14:53:38 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
tabling member	4653 label Biography information for Stephen Morgan

1639777

registered interest
date	23/05/2023
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	Sudan: Students
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of supporting the continuation of education in the UK of medical students who had been studying in Sudan and have had to leave that country.
tabling member constituency	Enfield North
tabling member printed	Feryal Clark
uin	186567
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/06/2023 answer text <p>No assessment has been made. Students would need to apply to individual medical schools and meet their entry requirements, as well as meeting any United Kingdom immigration requirements.</p> answering member constituency Colchester answering member printed Will Quince grouped question UIN 186568 question first answered 05/06/2023 16:41:34 answering member 4423 label Biography information for Will Quince
tabling member	4822 label Biography information for Feryal Clark

1639778

registered interest
date	23/05/2023
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	Sudan: Students
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 allowing medical students in Sudan to continue their training and education in the UK.
tabling member constituency	Enfield North
tabling member printed	Feryal Clark
uin	186568
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/06/2023 answer text <p>No assessment has been made. Students would need to apply to individual medical schools and meet their entry requirements, as well as meeting any United Kingdom immigration requirements.</p> answering member constituency Colchester answering member printed Will Quince grouped question UIN 186567 question first answered 05/06/2023 16:41:34 answering member 4423 label Biography information for Will Quince
tabling member	4822 label Biography information for Feryal Clark

1639780

registered interest
date	23/05/2023
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	Semiconductors: Manufacturing Industries
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the National Semiconductor Strategy, published 19 May 2023, what discussions she has had with relevant stakeholders on increasing relevant course degree provision and courses to support training for the semiconductor industry.
tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
uin	186380
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/06/2023 answer text <p>The Government recognises the importance of talent for a thriving technology sector. During the development of the National Semiconductor Strategy, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology engaged extensively with the semiconductor sector. This engagement highlighted access to skills as a barrier to growth in the sector.</p><p>Industry have told us that there is a global shortage of talent for semiconductors and that we need to work together to build the right technical skills and qualifications to meet the needs of industry. To meet the growing needs of the sector, the approach needs to be holistic across the whole skills pipeline from STEM education, apprenticeships, industry-led learning and attracting talent.</p><p>As set out in the recently published UK Science and Technology Framework, the government is committed to building a pipeline into STEM subjects that are core to future careers in the semiconductor sector - physics, mathematics, engineering and electronics.</p><p>The National Semiconductor Strategy outlines the actions the government is taking specifically in the semiconductor sector including, amongst others:</p><ul><li><p>Providing support for Centres for Doctoral Training through EPSRC. Since 2017, funding from EPSRC and the Science and Technology Facilities Council has also supported over 450 PhD students to begin semiconductor related research. Over the years EPSRC has supported a number of Centres for Doctoral Training. There are currently seven active Centres for Doctoral Training funded that support semiconductor related doctoral research. These Centres for Doctoral Training will produce the next generation of internationally recognised doctoral researchers.</p></li><li><p>Working to ensure that occupational standards for apprenticeships, higher technical qualifications (HTQs) and T-Levels meet the specific requirements of employers in the semiconductor sector to increase the flow of talented people into the industry.</p></li><li><p>The Department for Education’s (DfE) Institute of Technology programme which has been backed by £300 million of government capital investment. We are encouraging more employers in the semiconductor industry to engage with Institute of Technology programmes to ensure that the sector’s specialisms are better served through this novel education delivery mechanism.</p></li></ul><p>The Government will continue to engage with industry and academia on skills requirements as we implement the vision laid out in the Strategy, including through the new UK Semiconductor Advisory Panel. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology will continue to work hand in hand with the Department for Education on this important issue.</p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully grouped question UIN 186381 186383 question first answered 05/06/2023 10:51:17 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1639781

registered interest
date	23/05/2023
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	Semiconductors: Manufacturing Industries
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the National Semiconductor Strategy, published 19 May 2023, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Education on the skills training needed for the semiconductor industry.
tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
uin	186381
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/06/2023 answer text <p>The Government recognises the importance of talent for a thriving technology sector. During the development of the National Semiconductor Strategy, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology engaged extensively with the semiconductor sector. This engagement highlighted access to skills as a barrier to growth in the sector.</p><p>Industry have told us that there is a global shortage of talent for semiconductors and that we need to work together to build the right technical skills and qualifications to meet the needs of industry. To meet the growing needs of the sector, the approach needs to be holistic across the whole skills pipeline from STEM education, apprenticeships, industry-led learning and attracting talent.</p><p>As set out in the recently published UK Science and Technology Framework, the government is committed to building a pipeline into STEM subjects that are core to future careers in the semiconductor sector - physics, mathematics, engineering and electronics.</p><p>The National Semiconductor Strategy outlines the actions the government is taking specifically in the semiconductor sector including, amongst others:</p><ul><li><p>Providing support for Centres for Doctoral Training through EPSRC. Since 2017, funding from EPSRC and the Science and Technology Facilities Council has also supported over 450 PhD students to begin semiconductor related research. Over the years EPSRC has supported a number of Centres for Doctoral Training. There are currently seven active Centres for Doctoral Training funded that support semiconductor related doctoral research. These Centres for Doctoral Training will produce the next generation of internationally recognised doctoral researchers.</p></li><li><p>Working to ensure that occupational standards for apprenticeships, higher technical qualifications (HTQs) and T-Levels meet the specific requirements of employers in the semiconductor sector to increase the flow of talented people into the industry.</p></li><li><p>The Department for Education’s (DfE) Institute of Technology programme which has been backed by £300 million of government capital investment. We are encouraging more employers in the semiconductor industry to engage with Institute of Technology programmes to ensure that the sector’s specialisms are better served through this novel education delivery mechanism.</p></li></ul><p>The Government will continue to engage with industry and academia on skills requirements as we implement the vision laid out in the Strategy, including through the new UK Semiconductor Advisory Panel. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology will continue to work hand in hand with the Department for Education on this important issue.</p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully grouped question UIN 186380 186383 question first answered 05/06/2023 10:51:17 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1639797

registered interest
date	23/05/2023
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	Radiotherapy: Medical Equipment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of a rolling system for automatically replacing linear accelerator machines in the NHS when they reach the end of their recommended 10-year lifespan.
tabling member constituency	Enfield North
tabling member printed	Feryal Clark
uin	186571
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/06/2023 answer text <p>From April 2022, the responsibility for investing in new radiotherapy machines sits with local systems. This approach is supported by The Long Term Plan commitment to reform the radiotherapy tariff to support timely equipment replacement, while empowering local systems to determine how their capital is used, linked to their local priorities, the NHS Supply Chain bulk purchasing power which every provider is able to benefit from via framework deals amd the 2021 Spending Review, which set aside £12 billion in operational capital for the NHS and the recent Capital Planning Guidance.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately question first answered 07/06/2023 12:16:01 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
tabling member	4822 label Biography information for Feryal Clark

1639836

registered interest
date	23/05/2023
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Groceries Code Adjudicator: Staff
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many people worked in the Grocery Code Adjudicator in each year since 2019.
tabling member constituency	Westmorland and Lonsdale
tabling member printed	Tim Farron
uin	186398
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/06/2023 answer text <p>Information on the staffing of the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) is set out in the Adjudicator’s Annual Report and Accounts which is published and laid before Parliament each year.</p><p>The GCA does not employ its own staff but may make arrangements for staff to be seconded from any other public authority. It can also obtain support from temporary contractors. The numbers of secondees to the GCA at 31 March in each year since 2019 were as follows:</p><p>2018/2019 – 6 secondees</p><p>2019/2020 – 6 secondees</p><p>2020/2021 – 4 secondees</p><p>2021/2022 – 7 secondees</p><p>2022/2023 – 7 secondees</p> answering member constituency Thirsk and Malton answering member printed Kevin Hollinrake question first answered 06/06/2023 11:30:09 answering member 4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake
tabling member	1591 label Biography information for Tim Farron