14 Oct 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedIf she will meet the hon. Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme to discuss the release of HS2 compensation for residents in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
ReplyThe Rail Minister, Lord Hendy, would gladly meet the Honourable Member to discuss land and property related compensation for residents in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
14 Oct 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, what steps she is taking to reduce food waste in her Department.
ReplyAs a tenant for each of our offices including our London and Manchester HQs, DCMS does not manage food provision or waste in our offices. For our London HQ this service is provided by our landlords, the Government Property Agency.
14 Oct 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhat steps she is taking to reduce food waste in her Department.
ReplyThe government is committed to improving its own impact upon the environment. The Greening Government Commitments requires departments and agencies to measure and report to Defra on food waste for estates with over 50 full time equivalent staff and or ove...
14 Oct 2024·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
AskedFood and Rural Affairs, what the cost to the public purse has been of developing a new water efficiency labelling scheme; and if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of mandating the use of exis
ReplyOn 5 September the Secretary of State reaffirmed the Government’s intention to rollout a Mandatory Water Efficiency Label (MWEL). We will introduce the MWEL in the UK via Secondary Legislation under Section 52 and Schedule 6 of the Environment Act 2021. T...
14 Oct 2024·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
AskedFood and Rural Affairs, whether he has had discussions with domestic manufacturers on complying with dual labelling requirements for water efficiency in the UK and EU; and if he will make an assessment of the
ReplyOn 5 September the Secretary of State reaffirmed the Government’s intention to rollout a Mandatory Water Efficiency Label (MWEL). We will introduce the MWEL in the UK via Secondary Legislation under Section 52 and Schedule 6 of the Environment Act 2021. T...
14 Oct 2024·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
AskedFood and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to mandate the display of water efficiency labels for products such as taps and showers; and if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of accepting the Uni
ReplyOn 5 September the Secretary of State reaffirmed the Government’s intention to rollout a Mandatory Water Efficiency Label (MWEL). We will introduce the MWEL in the UK via Secondary Legislation under Section 52 and Schedule 6 of the Environment Act 2021. T...
14 Oct 2024·Home Office·Answered
AskedWhat steps she is taking to reduce food waste in her Department.
ReplyIn line with the Greening Government Commitments the Home Office has committed to measure and report on food waste.Over the period 2017 to 2024, Home Office food waste arisings increased from 183 to 207 tonnes (13% increase) an increase primarily driven b...
14 Oct 2024·Treasury·Answered
AskedWhat steps she is taking to reduce food waste in her Department.
ReplyHM Treasury’s buildings are managed by the Government Property Agency (GPA). The GPA are responsible for the provision of catering services across our sites and the disposal of food waste.
14 Oct 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhat data her Department holds on the number of crimes reported on West Coast Mainline trains between London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly in each of the last five years.
ReplyThe British Transport Police (BTP) are responsible for policing the rail network in Great Britain including the West Coast Mainline. They have provided the following figures, covering all types of crime, reported between London Euston and Manchester Picca...
10 Oct 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
AskedWhat recent discussions he has had with the School and Public Health Nurses Association on the adequacy of school nursing provision.
ReplyGovernment officials meet regularly with the School and Public Health Nurses Association and have attended two recent roundtable events, as well as the launch event for their report entitled The Forgotten Frontline.We are committed to creating the healthi...
10 Oct 2024·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, whether she has had recent discussions with the Electoral Commission on the use of photo ID issued by the Ministry of Defence by veterans when voting in elections.
ReplyOn the 15th of October the government laid the statutory instrument required to add the Veteran Card to the list of photographic identifications accepted in polling stations as voter ID, thereby fulfilling a key manifesto commitment.The Ministry consulted...
8 Oct 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
AskedWhat assessment he has made of the adequacy of school nursing services in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and (b) Staffordshire.
ReplyNo assessment has been made by the Department. Local authorities are responsible for commissioning school nursing services based on local need and evidence. The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities provides both commissioning guidance and a servi...
8 Oct 2024·Home Office·Answered
AskedWhat steps she is taking to help improve standards of policing in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency and b) Staffordshire.
ReplyThe Government committed to rebuilding confidence in policing as part of its safe streets mission and has been clear on its determination to raise standards in policing.This will include introducing mandatory professional standards on vetting and improvin...
8 Oct 2024·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of compulsory voting in (a) local and (b) general elections.
ReplyNo assessment of compulsory voting has been made.
8 Oct 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, what assessment she has made of the (a) strength and (b) success of the creative industries in Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.
ReplyThis Government recognises and welcomes the success of the creative industries in Newcastle-under-Lyme, and is committed to supporting our world-leading creative industries, and their growth in regions across the UK.The Office for National Statistics incl...
8 Oct 2024·Home Office·Answered
AskedWhat estimate she has made of the number of reported hate crimes in Staffordshire.
ReplyThe Home Office collects and publishes statistics on hate crimes recorded by the police in England and Wales at the Police Force Area level.Data for Staffordshire police can be found in Appendix Table 1 here: Hate crime, England and Wales, year ending Mar...
8 Oct 2024·Home Office·Answered
AskedWhat assessment she has made of the adequacy of the time taken for visa applications to be processed for (a) adults and (b) children.
ReplyWe are seeking to ensure visa applications are processes as quickly as possible. Customer service standards exist for all types of visa applications, however the time taken to process a visa application may take longer under certain circumstances such as ...
8 Oct 2024·Cabinet Office·Answered
AskedWhat estimate she has made of the number of reported domestic violence incidents in Staffordshire.
ReplyThe information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority. A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of 8th October is attached.
8 Oct 2024·Home Office·Answered
AskedWhat recent discussions she has had with the (a) Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for the Staffordshire Police force area and (b) Chief Constable of Staffordshire Police.
ReplyMeetings are regularly published in a quarterly transparency returns.
8 Oct 2024·Home Office·Answered
AskedWhat discussions she has had with the National Fire Chief Council.
ReplyMeetings are regularly published in a quarterly transparency returns.