Every parliamentary written question tabled by Abtisam Mohamed this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
Showing 281–300 of 300 · this parliament
Whether she plans to take steps to increase legal aid fee rates.
Legal aid is a vital part of the justice system. It underpins our plans to build a justice system that works for victims, supports access to justice, and ultimately upholds the rule of law.The Government is committed to ensuring an effective and sustainab...
If she will make an assessment of the potential merits providing grants to legal aid providers to help increase the accessibility of legal aid.
Legal aid is a vital part of the justice system. It underpins our plans to build a justice system that works for victims, supports access to justice, and ultimately upholds the rule of law.The Government is committed to ensuring an effective and sustainab...
If she will make an assessment of the potential merits of restoring the scope of cases covered by legal aid to those provided for prior to the Legal Aid, Sentencing, and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012.
Legal aid is a vital part of the justice system. It underpins our plans to build a justice system that works for victims, supports access to justice, and ultimately upholds the rule of law.The Government is committed to ensuring an effective and sustainab...
Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to tackle unreasonable service charges for leaseholders.
The Government intend to act quickly to provide homeowners with greater rights, powers, and protections over their homes by implementing the provisions of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024. These include measures that will make it easier for leas...
Communities and Local Government, if her Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of giving leaseholders more powers to establish their own management companies.
The Government intend to act quickly to provide homeowners with greater rights, powers, and protections over their homes by implementing the provisions of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024. These include measures that will make it easier for leas...
What steps his Department has taken to develop a warm homes plan.
The Government’s Warm Homes Plan will transform homes across the country by making them cheaper and cleaner to run, rolling out upgrades from new insulation to solar and heat pumps. We have already announced the new Warm Homes: Local Grant to help low-inc...
If she will take steps to repeal Part III of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022.
Sections 73, 74 and 79 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (PCSC Act 2022) are currently being reviewed by the Government in line with commitments made in Parliament when the Act was passed. In addition, the Act itself will be subject to ...
If she will bring forward legislative proposals to strengthen the right to peaceful protest.
Peaceful protest is a vital part of our democratic society, which must be protected. The Government keeps all relevant legislation under regular review.
Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that private car park charges are reasonable.
The Government is determined to drive up standards in the private parking sector. The Private (Code of Practice) Act 2019 places a duty on the Government to prepare a code of practice containing guidance about the operation and management of private parki...
Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing an independent appeals service for drivers to challenge parking charges.
The Government is determined to drive up standards in the private parking sector. The Private (Code of Practice) Act 2019 places a duty on the Government to prepare a code of practice containing guidance about the operation and management of private parki...
If she will make an assessment of the potential merits of providing funding for vocational qualifications at level three for the 2025-26 academic year.
The department funds vocational and technical qualifications for post-16 learners and will continue to fund them in 2025 in line with its broader policy on qualifications.The government is clear that learners should study high quality qualifications that ...
What assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the level of legal aid in the context of recent increases in the cost of living.
Legal aid is a vital part of the justice system. It underpins our plans to build a justice system that works for victims, supports access to justice, and ultimately upholds the rule of law. We are keen to understand the different ways the legal aid system...
Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure there is adequate provision for youth services in all regions.
This Government is committed to giving all young people the chance to reach their full potential and recognises the vital role that youth services and activities play in improving their life chances and wellbeing.As set out in section 507B of the Educatio...
What steps she is taking to help protect workers travelling home late at night who are at risk of sexual violence.
This Government will treat tackling violence against women and girls as a national emergency and will use every tool to target perpetrators and address the root causes of violence on our streets.We want women to feel safe and will use every lever to halve violence against women and girls in the next decade, across the whole of government, with policing and other experts.To make our streets safe, we must drastically reduce serious violent crime and violence against women and girls, increase confidence in the police, stop young people falling into crime, and make our criminal justice system work for victims.No one should ever have to face the risk of violence or harassment when travelling. This government is taking action to make sure our transport network is safe for all. The Department for Transport is working closely with transport partners, including the British Transport Police, on a range of initiatives to address the problems faced by different users, including women and girls, on the transport network.
Innovation and Technology, what his planned timetable is for commencing negotiations on the UK’s association to the EU’s Framework Programme 10.
The government’s primary focus is on continuing efforts, both domestically and in collaboration with the EU, to boost UK participation in Horizon Europe (FP9). That must be the immediate priority. However, the government will of course closely observe the development of any future programmes with interest. The Trade and Cooperation Agreement provides a long-term basis for cooperation in areas of shared interest, such as science, research, and innovation.
Innovation and Technology, whether his Department plans to review the Science and Technology Framework.
The Science and Technology Framework provides a holistic picture of the critical levers to target science and technology to drive growth and improve the lives of citizens. Work under the Science and Technology Framework has shown the benefit of taking a cross-HMG, systems approach to science and technology. The Framework will act as a policy tool to support the delivery of core priorities, such as the five Missions and Industrial Strategy.
If her Department will make an assessment of the effectiveness of the Lifelong Learning Entitlement.
The government recognises that lifelong learning is a core part of a sustainable higher education system which provides opportunities for all and offers learners greater flexibility in an ever-evolving economy. At present, the department is working to ensure that its approach to lifelong learning will be as effective as possible, enabling people to gain the skills they need to support their careers.
What plans he has for stakeholders to contribute to the Strategic Defence and Security Review.
This Review will help set the path for Britain’s defence for the next decade and is to be Britain’s review – not just the Government's. The Review will be headed by three external Reviewers led by Lord Roberson of Port Ellen and supported Dr Fiona Hill CMG and General Sir Richard Barrons. It will be a root and branch review that considers all aspects of Defence. The Reviewers will consult widely, including with Parliament, the Defence community, academia, and industry. Allies will be engaged regularly to seek their views.
When he plans to publish an Industrial Strategy.
As stated in the Kings Speech this government is committed to establishing an industrial strategy council on a statutory footing. Growth is this Government's number one priority. To achieve growth and create secure, well-paid jobs across the country, we will get businesses investing again through a clear, credible, long-term modern Industrial Strategy. To succeed, the Strategy will need to be designed and delivered in partnership with business, unions, local leaders and wider stakeholders. The Strategy will be published in the coming months and I will update the house in due course.
Innovation and Technology, which key R&D institutions will receive a 10 year budget.
The government will set ten-year budgets for certain R&D activities, giving certainty to form long-term partnerships with industry and stay at the forefront of global innovation.Further details will be announced in due course.