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1733400

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date	10/10/2024
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	Great British Insulation Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many people secured a grant from the Great British Insulation Scheme since it opened in April 2003.
tabling member constituency	Warrington North
tabling member printed	Charlotte Nichols
uin	8480
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/10/2024 answer text <p>The Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) is not a government grant, rather it is an obligation on larger energy suppliers to deliver the most cost-effective single insulation measures to eligible households across Great Britain.</p><p> </p><p>Information on the number of measures installed and the number of households that have received measures under GBIS since it launched in 2023 can be found in Tables 1 and 2 of the latest <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fstatistics%2Fgreat-british-insulation-scheme-release-september-2024&amp;data=05%7C02%7CParliamentary.PQ%40energysecurity.gov.uk%7C8217d98f594c4d32334b08dced09675d%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638645871856637013%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=bP%2BuXr0v8Z5oqGR1%2FRa2HTGVClAUR446ixmH%2F2s47q8%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">GBIS Statistics Release</a>.</p> answering member constituency Peckham answering member printed Miatta Fahnbulleh question first answered 15/10/2024 11:30:54 answering member 5099
tabling member	4799 label Biography information for Charlotte Nichols

1732822

registered interest
date	09/10/2024
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	Hormone Replacement Therapy
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 take steps to review the requirement for three miscarriages to have taken place before the drug progesterone can be administered.
tabling member constituency	Warrington North
tabling member printed	Charlotte Nichols
uin	8236
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2024 answer text <p>The new National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidance states that women bleeding in early pregnancy after one miscarriage should be offered progesterone. The guidance was updated in 2021, based on the progesterone in early pregnancy bleeding trial, and is available at the following link, in section 1.5.2:</p><p><a href="https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng126/chapter/Recommendations#management-of-miscarriage" target="_blank">https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng126/chapter/Recommendations#management-of-miscarriage</a></p> answering member constituency Bristol South answering member printed Karin Smyth question first answered 17/10/2024 13:08:23 answering member 4444 label Biography information for Karin Smyth
tabling member	4799 label Biography information for Charlotte Nichols

1732265

registered interest
date	08/10/2024
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Pension Funds: British National (Overseas)
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has had discussions with (a) HSBC and (b) Standard Chartered on the provision of Mandatory Provident Fund retirement savings to Hong Kongers on the British National (Overseas) visa scheme.
tabling member constituency	Warrington North
tabling member printed	Charlotte Nichols
uin	7854
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2024 answer text <p>This government is deeply committed to supporting members of the Hong Kong community who have relocated to the UK. We are aware that individuals who have chosen to take up the British National (Overseas) route are having difficulties accessing their Mandatory Provident Fund from Hong Kong.</p><p> </p><p>Whilst documentary requirements for withdrawing funds are a matter for the Hong Kong authorities, officials have raised this issue directly with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Hong Kong MPF Schemes Authority. We have urged them to facilitate early draw down of funds as is the case for other Hong Kong residents who move overseas permanently and have made clear such discrimination of BN(O)s is unacceptable.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hampstead and Highgate answering member printed Tulip Siddiq question first answered 16/10/2024 08:48:46 answering member 4518 label Biography information for Tulip Siddiq
tabling member	4799 label Biography information for Charlotte Nichols

1732348

registered interest
date	08/10/2024
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs: Recruitment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to proceed with the recruitment process for members of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, as announced by the previous government on 2 August 2023.
tabling member constituency	Warrington North
tabling member printed	Charlotte Nichols
uin	7855
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2024 answer text <p>Appointments to the Advisory Council and the Misuse of Drugs are made by Ministers in accordance with the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and the principles set out in the Governance Code on Public Appointments.</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/governance-code-for-public-appointments" target="_blank">Governance Code on Public Appointments - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a></p><p>Ministers are considering the recruitment options, and a decision will be taken in due course.</p> answering member constituency Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham answering member printed Dame Diana Johnson question first answered 16/10/2024 15:11:19 answering member 1533 label Biography information for Dame Diana Johnson
tabling member	4799 label Biography information for Charlotte Nichols

1732042

registered interest
date	07/10/2024
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Passports: Hong Kong
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will issue guidance to UK-based Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) trustees on the use of British National (Overseas) passports by Hong Kongers as documentation to secure the early withdrawal of their retirement savings after permanently departing from Hong Kong.
tabling member constituency	Warrington North
tabling member printed	Charlotte Nichols
uin	7562
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/10/2024 answer text <p>This Government is deeply committed to supporting members of the Hong Kong community who have relocated to the UK.</p><p> </p><p>We are aware that individuals who have chosen to take up the British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) visa route are having difficulties in drawing down early their pensions held in the Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF).</p><p> </p><p>Whilst documentary requirements for withdrawing funds early are a matter for the Hong Kong authorities, the Government has raised this issue directly with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Hong Kong MPF Schemes Authority. We have urged them to facilitate early draw down of funds as is the case for other Hong Kong residents who move overseas permanently and have made clear such discrimination of BN(O)s is unacceptable.</p> answering member constituency Feltham and Heston answering member printed Seema Malhotra question first answered 15/10/2024 16:19:41 answering member 4253 label Biography information for Seema Malhotra
tabling member	4799 label Biography information for Charlotte Nichols

1729574

registered interest
date	12/09/2024
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	Uk Seabed Resources: Licensing
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether there have been changes to the licence agreements issued to UK Seabed Resources Limited since January 2021.
tabling member constituency	Warrington North
tabling member printed	Charlotte Nichols
uin	5822
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/10/2024 answer text <p>There have been no changes to the licence agreements issued to UK Seabed Resources Limited since January 2021.</p> answering member constituency Croydon West answering member printed Sarah Jones question first answered 11/10/2024 13:28:15 answering member 4631 label Biography information for Sarah Jones
tabling member	4799 label Biography information for Charlotte Nichols

1728961

registered interest
date	11/09/2024
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	UK Seabed Resources
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department made an assessment of the potential costs and benefits to the UK of UK Seabed Resources Limited's two International Seabed Authority exploration licences.
tabling member constituency	Warrington North
tabling member printed	Charlotte Nichols
uin	5389
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/10/2024 answer text <p>The Department for Business and Trade has considered the potential future impacts to the UK in holding two Deep Sea Mining exploration licences and have found there is an opportunity for the UK to take a lead in this emerging market with potential for growth and revenue through taxation. This is subject to the establishment of strong, enforceable environmental regulations, standards and guidelines adopted by the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and where there is sufficient scientific evidence available to assess the potential impact of deep-sea mining activities on marine ecosystems.</p> answering member constituency Croydon West answering member printed Sarah Jones question first answered 11/10/2024 13:29:51 answering member 4631 label Biography information for Sarah Jones
tabling member	4799 label Biography information for Charlotte Nichols

1727717

registered interest
date	05/09/2024
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	Prescriptions: Fees and Charges
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 his Department is taking to support people (a) on lower incomes and (b) who are living with a long-term health condition with the cost of prescription charges.
tabling member constituency	Warrington North
tabling member printed	Charlotte Nichols
uin	4433
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2024 answer text <p>There are a wide range of exemptions already in place to help people afford prescriptions. Approximately 89% of prescription items are dispensed free of charge in the community in England, and those with chronic illnesses may already be eligible for an exemption. Eligibility depends on the patient’s age, whether they are in qualifying full-time education, whether they are pregnant or have recently given birth, or whether they are in receipt of certain benefits or a war pension.</p><p>People on low incomes can apply for help with their health costs through the NHS Low Income Scheme. Prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) are also available. PPCs allow people to claim as many prescriptions as they need for a set cost, with three-month and 12-month certificates available, and the 12-month PPC can be paid for in instalments.</p> answering member constituency Bristol South answering member printed Karin Smyth question first answered 13/09/2024 10:01:26 answering member 4444 label Biography information for Karin Smyth
tabling member	4799 label Biography information for Charlotte Nichols

1727718

registered interest
date	05/09/2024
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	Prescriptions: Fees and Charges
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will take steps to review the prescription charge medical exemption list annually.
tabling member constituency	Warrington North
tabling member printed	Charlotte Nichols
uin	4434
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2024 answer text <p>There are no current plans to review the list of medical conditions that entitle someone to apply for a medical exemption certificate. Approximately 89% of prescription items are dispensed free of charge in the community in England, and there is a wide range of exemptions from prescription charges already in place, for which those with chronic illnesses may be eligible. Eligibility depends on the patient’s age, whether they are in qualifying full-time education, whether they are pregnant or have recently given birth, or whether they are in receipt of certain benefits or a war pension.</p><p>People on low incomes can apply for help with their health costs through the NHS Low Income Scheme. Prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) are also available. PPCs allow people to claim as many prescriptions as they need for a set cost, with three-month and 12-month certificates available, and the 12-month PPC can be paid for in instalments.</p> answering member constituency Bristol South answering member printed Karin Smyth question first answered 13/09/2024 09:57:32 answering member 4444 label Biography information for Karin Smyth
tabling member	4799 label Biography information for Charlotte Nichols

1727740

registered interest
date	05/09/2024
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Statutory Sick Pay
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to ensure that reforms to Statutory Sick Pay take account of (a) multiple sclerosis and (b) other fluctuating conditions.
tabling member constituency	Warrington North
tabling member printed	Charlotte Nichols
uin	4435
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/09/2024 answer text <p>No one should be forced to choose between their health and financial hardship, which is why we plan to strengthen Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), so it provides a safety net for those who need it most. The Plan to Make Work Pay commits to remove the Lower Earnings Limit to make it available to all workers and remove the waiting period so that SSP is paid from the first day of sickness absence. Together these changes will ensure everyone receives fair earnings replacement when they have to take time off work.</p><p> </p><p>Paying SSP for all days of work missed because of sickness will help support employees who have fluctuating conditions who may take frequent, shorter absences from work as part of managing their health condition, such as multiple sclerosis.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Birkenhead answering member printed Alison McGovern question first answered 10/09/2024 11:37:02 answering member 4083 label Biography information for Alison McGovern
tabling member	4799 label Biography information for Charlotte Nichols