Written questions by McIntyre.

Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to increase the supply of social housing in Gloucester constituency.

I refer my Hon Friend to my answer to Question UIN 11383 on 31 October 2024.

What steps she is taking to improve road safety for cyclists in Gloucester.

This Government takes road safety very seriously and reducing those killed and injured on our roads is a key priority.  The Highway Code was updated in 2022 to improve road safety for cyclists and pedestrians. The Hierarchy of Road Users was introduced, w...

What steps he is taking to improve access to Post Office services in (a) Gloucester and (b) the South West.

Government remains committed to ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Post Office network, and as stated in our manifesto, Government will work to strengthen the network in the South West and across the country in consultation with postmasters, tra...

What steps he is taking to support business investment in (a) Gloucester constituency and (b) the South West.

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) promotes and supports investment opportunities across all of the UK. In Gloucester, DBT has a strong relationship with the County Council and proactively promotes the counties sector strengths, particularly in a...

Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to support economic growth in (a) Gloucester and (b) the South West.

This Government recognises the importance that Gloucester plays as part of the UK’s economy, alongside the significant contribution that the South West makes on the national and international stage. HMT is committed to supporting the national agenda for g...

Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to help increase levels of innovation in Gloucester.

UK Research and Innovation invested £260 million in the Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bath/Bristol area in 2021-22. There are two active projects based in Gloucester, with a combined value of £218,000. This includes a £122,000 Horizon Europe Guarantee aw...

Innovation and Technology, what plans he has to tackle digital exclusion in Gloucester.

Digital inclusion is a priority for me and for Government. It means everyone should have the access, skills, support and confidence to participate in a modern digital society, whatever their circumstances. Work is ongoing to develop our approach to tackli...

What steps he is taking to improve recruitment and retention in the Armed Forces.

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given by my hon. Friend the Minister for the Armed Forces (Luke Pollard) on 29 October 2024 to Question 10078 to the hon. Member for Caerphilly (Chris Evans).

What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the extension of the Household Support Fund in 2025-26 on low-income households in Gloucester.

No assessment has been made on the potential impact of the extension of the Household Support Fund in 2025-26 on low-income households in Gloucester. We are currently conducting an evaluation of the Household Support Scheme that ran from April 2023 to Mar...

What estimate she has made of the average increase in the State Pension in each of the next five years.

The Government has committed to uprating the basic and new State Pensions by the Triple Lock for the length of this parliament. Based on OBR Autumn 2024 forecasts, over the course of this parliament, the full yearly rate of the new State Pension will go u...

Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to help tackle overcrowding in social housing in (a) Gloucester and (b) England.

I refer my Hon Friend to my answer to Question UIN 11383 on 31 October 2024 that sets out the steps the government is taking to increase social and affordable housebuilding, which will help tackle overcrowding.Local authorities, including Gloucester City ...

What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle violence against women and girls.

This Government has set out an unprecedented ambition to halve violence against women and girls (VAWG) within a decade. Achieving this mission will require a transformation in the way we work together on this issue across Government, public services, char...

What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the effectiveness of legislation in preventing hate crime offences against LGBT+ people in Gloucester constituency.

This Government is absolutely committed to tackling all forms of hate crime across England and Wales, and I will continue to work with ministerial colleagues across relevant Government departments on how to strengthen the effectiveness of hate crime legis...

What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the condition of local roads.

The Government takes the condition of local roads very seriously and is committed to maintaining and renewing the local highway network. It publishes data annually on the condition of local roads which is available on gov.uk.At Budget 2024, the Chancellor...

What steps she is taking to help reduce the number of children in poverty in Gloucester.

Delivering our manifesto commitment to tackle child poverty is an urgent priority for this Government, and the Ministerial Taskforce is working to publish the Child Poverty Strategy in Spring 2025. Our publication on 23 October ‘Tackling Child Poverty: De...

Food and Rural Affairs, if he will take steps to ban the use of shock collars.

The Government will introduce the most ambitious programme for animal welfare in a generation and will bring forward plans in due course. Ministers will be considering available evidence around the use of hand-controlled e-collars and their effects on the...

What steps she is taking to improve opportunities for young people in Gloucester.

The Opportunity Mission will build opportunity for all by giving every child, including children across Gloucester the best start in life, helping them achieve and thrive, and building skills for opportunity and growth. This will be underpinned by family ...

Communities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of the number of (a) adults and (b) children living in temporary accommodation in the Gloucester constituency.

Homelessness and rough sleeping levels are far too high. This can have a devastating impact on those affected. This Government will address this and deliver long term solutions to combat the need to sleep rough. We will develop a new cross-government stra...

What steps her Department is taking to support victims of rape and sexual violence in Gloucester.

The Ministry of Justice has significantly increased funding for victim and witness support over recent years. As part of this, the Department provides Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) with annual grant funding to commission local practical, emotional...

Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to help reduce the number of people sleeping rough in Gloucester; and if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of publishing a l

Homelessness and rough sleeping levels are far too high. This can have a devastating impact on those affected. This Government will address this and deliver long term solutions to combat the need to sleep rough. We will develop a new cross-government stra...