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Written questions by Griffiths.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Alison Griffiths this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.

Department:All (210)Department for Business and Trade (56)Department of Health and Social Care (37)Treasury (21)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (19)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (18)Department for Transport (11)Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (10)Department for Education (8)Department for Work and Pensions (6)Ministry of Justice (6)Home Office (4)Cabinet Office (3)

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2 Dec 2024·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
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What assessment he has made of Autumn Budget 2024 on the construction sector.

Reply

The Government is committed to supporting growth and investment in the construction sector. At the Budget, plans were announced to boost capital investment by over £100 billion over the next five years, including in transport and housing, to help unlock l...

2 Dec 2024·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
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What assessment he has made of the potential impact of Autumn Budget 2024 on the (a) maritime and (b) shipbuilding sectors.

Reply

This Budget is focused on delivery of the government’s Growth Mission and the development and delivery of the government’s modern Industrial Strategy. The creation of the National Wealth Fund, catalysing over £70bn of private investment, will potentially ...

2 Dec 2024·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
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What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on the public bodies for which his Department is responsible.

Reply

At Autumn Budget 2024 HM Treasury announced the funding settlement agreed for my department for 2024-25 and 2025-26. By working with HM Treasury we have ensured that the settlement provides the funding required for the public bodies, for which my departme...

25 Nov 2024·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
Asked

How many employees in his Department are paid the National Living Wage.

Reply

There are currently no employees in DBT who are paid at the level of the National Living Wage or the National Minimum Wage.

25 Nov 2024·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
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How many employees in his Department are paid the National Minimum Wage.

Reply

There are currently no employees in DBT who are paid at the level of the National Living Wage or the National Minimum Wage.

21 Oct 2024·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered
Asked

Innovation and Technology, how many British citizens are undertaking training for future manned space flights.

Reply

Two astronauts are undertaking training for future crewed space flights, and a third is undertaking similar training in January.

21 Oct 2024·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered
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Innovation and Technology, whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on steps to improve digital inclusion in the NHS.

Reply

Digital inclusion is a priority for me and for Government. It means ensuring everyone has the access, skills and confidence to participate in a modern digital society, whatever their circumstances. We are working to develop our approach on digital inclusi...

21 Oct 2024·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered
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Innovation and Technology, how long the contract is between the UK Space Agency and Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd to provide deep space communications services.

Reply

The current framework agreement between the UK Space Agency and Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd runs until March 2025. Any further agreements will need to be considered in light of the upcoming spending review.

21 Oct 2024·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered
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Innovation and Technology, whether the UK Space Agency plans to establish a publicly owned deep space communication service provider.

Reply

No.

21 Oct 2024·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered
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Innovation and Technology, what steps the UK Space Agency plans to take to support the growth of the space cluster in Cornwall.

Reply

During the current spending period, the Government has invested a total of £4.2 million to support the Cornwall region to develop its local space capabilities, enabling Spaceport Cornwall to conduct the first ever orbital launch attempt from UK soil and s...

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