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Written questions by Rosindell.

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

Department:All (1,864)Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (421)Department of Health and Social Care (204)Ministry of Defence (190)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (150)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (146)Department for Transport (133)Home Office (125)Treasury (93)Department for Education (90)Department for Culture, Media and Sport (58)Department for Business and Trade (58)Cabinet Office (42)

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26 Nov 2024·Treasury·Answered
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What her planned timetable is for the creation of the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority.

Reply

The government will introduce the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA), which will combine the functions of the NIC and IPA and bring oversight of strategy and delivery under one roof. NISTA will be operational by spring 20...

26 Nov 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
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If he will make an assessment of the potential merits of reversing whether the decision to allow women to take (a) mifepristone and (b) misoprostol at home to terminate a pregnancy.

Reply

The Government has no plans to assess the potential merits of reversing the decision to allow women to take mifepristone and misoprostol at home to terminate a pregnancy. Abortion in England and Wales is governed by the Abortion Act 1967, which defines th...

26 Nov 2024·Treasury·Answered
Asked

When she plans to publish the 10-year National Infrastructure Strategy; and whether she plans to adopt the recommendations of the National Infrastructure Commission’s National Infrastructure Assessment, published on

Reply

The government will publish a 10-year infrastructure strategy next spring alongside the 2025 Spending Review. This will set out the government’s long-term plans for infrastructure and address the recommendations of the National Infrastructure Commission’s...

26 Nov 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
Asked

Whether he has taken steps to reduce the number of pregnancies terminated beyond 24 weeks.

Reply

No steps have been taken to reduce the number of pregnancies terminated beyond 24 weeks gestation.Abortion in England and Wales is governed by the Abortion Act 1967, which defines the criteria under which terminations can take place. Under the act, termin...

26 Nov 2024·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered
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Innovation and Technology, what steps he has taken to help protect national infrastructure assets from climate change.

Reply

The Department is supporting the third National Adaptation Programme 3 (NAP3) and climate change initiatives by working with various agencies to protect infrastructure from climate hazards. NAP3 runs from 2023 to 2028 and sets out how government will resp...

19 Nov 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
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Whether his Department plans to introduce further Government advertising to encourage men to (a) speak to their GP about their risk of prostate cancer and (b) seek further testing if they are categ

Reply

Too many cancer patients are waiting too long to be treated, and we are determined to change that through faster and earlier diagnosis. We are investing £16 million towards the Prostate Cancer UK led TRANSFORM screening trial seeking to find better method...

19 Nov 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
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What funding her Department is allocating to Havering Council to tackle potholes in the next financial year.

Reply

This Government is committed to tackling the poor state of our roads and has pledged to help local authorities to fix our pothole-ridden road networks. As part of this, it will help enable local highway authorities in England to fix up to a million more p...

19 Nov 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
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If he will make it his policy to encourage the introduction of the Prostate-Specific Antigen blood test on the NHS for men (a) a strong family history of prostate cancer and (b) under 50.

Reply

Too many cancer patients are waiting too long to be treated, and we are determined to change that through faster and earlier diagnosis. We are investing £16 million towards the Prostate Cancer UK led TRANSFORM screening trial seeking to find better method...

19 Nov 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
Asked

Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to help support press freedom.

Reply

Having a free and fair press in an age of misinformation and disinformation, is more important than ever. It is vital that the public have access to accurate and trustworthy information from a range of different sources.To ensure journalists operating wit...

19 Nov 2024·Department for Education·Answered
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If she will take steps to help increase the number of pupils taking T-Level courses in (a) Romford constituency and (b) Havering.

Reply

This government wants every young person to be able to pursue the post-16 education and training pathway that sets them up with the skills to achieve, including ensuring that more young people have access to the opportunities T Levels provide. 21 T Levels...

19 Nov 2024·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered
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Innovation and Technology, how much funding from Project Gigabit has been allocated to Romford constituency.

Reply

Project Gigabit funding is not allocated at a constituency or regional level. Instead, it is targeted at premises across the UK that need it most, specifically those outside of suppliers' commercial plans. According to the independent website Thinkbroadba...

19 Nov 2024·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered
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Innovation and Technology, how much of Romford constituency receives 5G coverage; and when his Department expects that coverage to reach 100% of that constituency.

Reply

Although I am aware that official reports of mobile coverage often vary substantially from people’s experience on the ground, I am sure you will be delighted to know Ofcom reports that basic (non-standalone) 5G is available outside 100% of premises across...

19 Nov 2024·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
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Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support persecuted Christians in Laos.

Reply

The UK is committed to promoting and defending Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB). The UK Embassy in Laos raises concerns about limitations on freedom of expression and other human rights issues, including freedom of religion, on a regular basis, both p...

19 Nov 2024·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
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Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the guidance entitled Bluetongue movement licences and designated slaughterhouses, last updated on 15 November 2023, what further steps he plans to take to tackle blu

Reply

Defra acted quickly to contain bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) when the first case this season was detected on 26 August, implementing zones with movement controls on susceptible livestock to prevent spread. Disease control restrictions have been adapted in...

19 Nov 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
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How much was spent on encouraging students to take on the career path of midwifery in the last five years.

Reply

NHS England has several initiatives which support the encouragement of students to take on the career pathway of midwifery.To remove barriers to training in clinical roles, including midwifery, eligible students receive a non-repayable grant of £5,000 a y...

19 Nov 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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What steps his Department is taking to support the cadet forces in (a) the London Borough of Havering, (b) Romford constituency and (c) England.

Reply

The Government is convinced of the benefits of cadets, not just for young people who participate, but for society as a whole. Participation in the Cadet Forces has significant positive impacts on young people, increasing their performance at school and im...

13 Nov 2024·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
Asked

What progress he has made on the selection process for Small Modular Reactors.

Reply

Since summer 2023, Great British Nuclear (GBN) has been administering a small modular reactor technology selection process for UK deployment, and as announced at Autumn Budget in October, four vendors have been invited to negotiate. Once negotiations have...

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

If he will take steps to help protect jobs that could otherwise be replaced by increased use of artificial intelligence.

Reply

New technologies, including AI, have the potential to boost wages, drive up productivity and empower workers. The government’s approach to new technologies is to protect good jobs, enable good future jobs and ensure rights and protections keep pace with t...

13 Nov 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
Asked

What steps his Department has taken to improve the availability of GLP-1 drugs to help tackle obesity.

Reply

Obesity medicines can be effective for some patients living with obesity when prescribed alongside diet, physical activity, and behavioural support. Exactly what is most appropriate for an individual is down to health care professionals to advise, in disc...

13 Nov 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
Asked

If he will make an estimate of the number of weeks the UK could sustain continuous combat for before exhausting its 155mm shells stock.

Reply

Munition stockpile levels are actively reviewed balancing current holdings against threats, availability, industrial capacity and evolving technology. It is not however possible to comment on specific stockpile levels, as this information is operationally...

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