26 Nov 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, what steps she is taking to provide long term support for (a) nightclubs and (b) other venues; and if she will prepare and publish a nightclub strategy which provides clarity of regulation for ni
ReplyThe Government is working closely with the live music industry to support an economically sustainable music sector.The Government response to the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee's report on grassroots music venues, published 14 November, sets ou...
26 Nov 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, if she will (a) recognise and (b) support (i) nightclubs and (ii) venues as cultural institutions.
ReplyThe Government is working closely with the live music industry to support an economically sustainable music sector.The Government response to the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee's report on grassroots music venues, published 14 November, sets ou...
26 Nov 2024·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
AskedWhat data his Department holds on the amount of energy transmitted by IFA2 since 1 September 2024.
ReplyThe National Energy System Operator publishes data on interconnector flows on its Data Portal. Historical data is available as part of the Historical Demand Data series, while more timely data is available in the Daily Demand Update.
18 Nov 2024·Home Office·Answered
AskedWhat estimate she has made of the headcount of the Security Industry Agency in each financial year between 2024-25 and 2028-29.
ReplyThe Security Industry Authority budgeted headcount for 2024/15 is 416. The Home Office is working with the SIA to establish the regulator for Martyn’s Law. As part of that work the Home Office is considering resource requirements to determine what this me...
14 Nov 2024·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of changes in the Autumn Budget 2024 to the level of funding for cultural regeneration through levelling up projects on (a)
ReplyThe Autumn Budget 2024 confirmed that the government is minded to cancel unfunded Levelling Up Culture and Capital Projects, and the West Midlands culture and inward investment funding, that were announced at Spring Budget 2024, but will consult with pote...
14 Nov 2024·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, what discussions her Department has had with stakeholders on levelling up funding decisions for previously announced (a) culture and (b) regeneration projects, in the context of
ReplyThe Autumn Budget 2024 confirmed that the government is minded to cancel unfunded Levelling Up Culture and Capital Projects, and the West Midlands culture and inward investment funding, that were announced at Spring Budget 2024, but will consult with pote...
13 Nov 2024·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
AskedFood and Rural Affairs, with reference to paragraph 3.82 of the Autumn Budget 2024, published on 30 October, how much of the flood resilience funding will be spent in Gosport constituency.
ReplyThis Government is investing £2.4 billion over this year and next year to improve flood resilience by maintaining, repairing and building flood defences. The list of projects to receive Government funding will be consented over the coming months in the us...
13 Nov 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
AskedWhat steps his Department is taking to improve care for people living with arthritis in Gosport constituency.
ReplyServices for those with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, including arthritis, are commissioned locally by integrated care boards (ICBs), including the Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, which covers the Gosport constituency. The Department expects MSK serv...
13 Nov 2024·Department for Work and Pensions·Answered
AskedHow the Connect to Work scheme will support people living with arthritis to remain in employment.
ReplyI refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 12 November 2024 to PQ12617
13 Nov 2024·Home Office·Answered
AskedWith reference to her Department's policy paper entitled Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill: Scope (Premises), updated on 1 November 2024, if she will make an estimate of the number of those prem
ReplyEstimates for the capacity of venues are based on a floorspace factor calculation (where no known capacity is available), drawing from ordnance survey data. The breakdown is:Number of individuals expected at venueEstimated number of venues in grouping200-...
13 Nov 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
AskedWhether he plans to develop an acquired brain injury strategy.
ReplyThe Government wants a society where every person, including those with a long-term condition such as an acquired brain injury (ABI), receives high-quality, compassionate continuity of care, with their families and carers supported.We will change the Nati...
13 Nov 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
AskedWhat recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the availability of fracture liaison services in Gosport constituency.
ReplyThe Government recognises the current postcode lottery for access to quality Fracture Liaison Services in constituencies across the country. That is why the Government is committed to their expansion, and the Department is working closely with NHS England...
13 Nov 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWhat plans he has to review the cap on Continuity of Education Allowance in (a) 2024/25, (b) 2025/26, (c) 2026/27, (d) 2027/28 and (e) 2028/29.
ReplyRates for the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) are reviewed and calculated on an annual basis to take into account increases in school fees. Rates become effective in August each year, allowing claimants to submit claims...
13 Nov 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
AskedWhat steps his Department is taking to reduce waiting times for joint replacement surgery in Gosport constituency.
ReplyTackling waiting lists is a key part of our Health Mission and a top priority for the Government, including waits for joint replacement surgery. We have committed to achieving the NHS Constitutional standard that 92% of patients should wait no longer than...
13 Nov 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhat assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to the level of the bus fare cap on rates of bus travel in Gosport constituency.
ReplyIn the Budget on 30 October, the government confirmed it will invest over £150 million to introduce a new £3 cap on single bus fares in England outside London from 1 January until 31 December 2025. Under the plans of the previous administration, the curre...
13 Nov 2024·Department for Education·Answered
AskedWhether she will commit to the continued funding of the Heritage Schools programme.
ReplyProgramme funding for the 2025/26 financial year is subject to the outcomes of the department’s business planning. This includes the Heritage Schools programme, led by Historic England. Details will be set out in due course.
13 Nov 2024·Treasury·Answered
AskedWith reference to Table 5.2 of the Autumn Budget 2024, published on 30 October 2024, for what reason the estimated revenue from the abolition of the Furnished Holiday Lettings tax regime in the 2026-27, 2027-28 and
ReplyThe estimated revenue from the abolition of the Furnished Holiday Lettings tax regime has been updated to reflect latest economic forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility and latest tax return data.
13 Nov 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of Historic England's High Street Heritage Action Zone programme on (a) local economic regeneration and (b) the maintenance of cultural assets
ReplyWe have not made such an assessment, but Historic England has commissioned an external evaluation of the High Streets Heritage Action Zone programme, which was designed to drive economic growth in places that need it the most. We await the report for this...
13 Nov 2024·Home Office·Answered
AskedPursuant to the Answer of 30 October 2024 to Question 10427 on Animal Experiments: Licensing, how many applications received by the regulator were returned to the applicant for reconsideration between
ReplyThe Home Office Regulator for animals in science provides comprehensive guidance to project licence applicants and has a thorough and extensive application process; see Guidance at:https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6700017e080bdf716392ee63/Gu...
13 Nov 2024·Department for Work and Pensions·Answered
AskedWhether her Department plans to publish a timeline for its proposed changes to the Work Capability Assessment.
ReplyThe Work Capability Assessment is not working and needs to be reformed or replaced. This needs to come alongside a proper plan to support disabled people into work. We are taking the time to review this in the round before setting out next steps on our ap...