Every parliamentary written question tabled by Jim Shannon this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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What assessment she has made of the potential impact of rises in energy costs on disabled people who use electronic aids and adaptations at home during Winter 2024-25.
We understand that energy bills are a concern for many people. We believe the only way to protect bill payers permanently, including disabled people, is to accelerate the green transition towards homegrown, clean energy.This Government is committed to cha...
Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to increase cross-government collaboration with the devolved Administrations.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State made clear the importance of resetting her department’s relationship with devolved governments so that we are increasing collaboration on shared opportunities and challenges.The Deputy Prime Minister has he...
Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to increase the use of digital technologies across Government; and what steps he plans to take to improve the training for such technologies.
We are fully committed to the goal of driving a modern digital government and harnessing data and technology to help deliver the government’s five missions.To achieve this goal, this government is creating a new digital centre of government within DSIT, b...
What data his Department holds on the number of people being prescribed propranolol to treat anxiety.
The information requested is not held. National Health Service prescriptions do not list the indication for which the medicine is prescribed. It is therefore not possible to determine from prescribing data held by the NHS Business Services Authority the n...
What steps he is taking to improve the Government's national security risk assessment policies, in the context of the recent CrowdStrike software outages.
The UK is facing an ever-changing and growing set of risks. All risks in the government's National Risk Register (NRR) are kept under review to ensure that they are the most appropriate scenarios to inform emergency preparedness and resilience activity.
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of prison workforce numbers.
We know that sufficient and skilled frontline staffing is fundamental to delivering safe, secure, and rehabilitative prison regimes. In England and Wales, we are currently above our target staffing levels for prison officers, although challenges remain in...
What recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of the current level of tuition fees.
Education is a devolved matter, and this response outlines the information for England only. The government is determined that the higher education (HE) funding system should deliver for our economy, for universities and for students. The department will ...
Whether she has made an assessment of trends in the number of sales of electric vehicles in the last 12 months.
The total number of EVs registered in the UK continues to increase, amidst a growing overall market. Just under 270,000 battery electric cars have been sold so far this year, according to industry statistics, 13% higher than the number sold this time last...
Whether he has had recent discussions with the Department of Health in Northern Ireland on the potential impact of the Mental Health Bill on Northern Ireland.
My Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has made clear his commitment to ongoing engagement and collaboration with the devolved governments. Officials are currently working to find a date for the next Health and Social Care In...
What discussions she has had with police forces on tackling violence at football games.
The Government is committed to tackling and preventing violence and disorder at football matches and tournaments in England, Wales and overseas. Policing is devolved in Scotland and Northern Ireland.The Government funds the UK Football Policing Unit (UKFP...
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of trends in the level of interest rates on SMEs.
For SMEs that pay interest at a variable rate, or those contemplating new borrowing, lower interest rates are clearly beneficial.
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to prevent cyber attacks; and what data his Department holds on the number of cyber attacks against Government infrastructure in the last 12 months.
I refer the honourable member to my answer from 2 September, (2302) and would add that the UK Government does not comment upon operational security matters.
What plans he has to increase employee protection from unfair dismissal.
The Government introduced the Employment Rights Bill in the House on 10 October 2024. The Bill will make basic protection against unfair dismissal a day one right for all employees, ending the current arbitrary system that leaves employees waiting up to t...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he is taking steps to help support families affected by the recent landslide in southern India.
The UK is a major contributor to the Start Fund which has allocated over £200,000 to Caritas India and SEEDS India. These two non-governmental organisations are providing support to vulnerable communities that were severely affected by the landslides and ...
What data his Department holds on the number of nurses employed in (a) Northern Ireland and (b) England.
The Office for National Statistics has recently produced an article on the data available to compare healthcare workforces across the United Kingdom. Further information is available at the following link:https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunit...
What assessment his Department has made of effectiveness of the Government’s procurement strategy for (a) health and (b) social care.
The role of the Department’s Commercial Directorate is to provide the Department and wider health system with the appropriate commercial strategy, leadership, insight, and advice to enable delivery of the Government’s Health Mission, consistently maximisi...
Whether he is taking steps to raise awareness of the symptoms of migraines.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s guideline, Headaches: Diagnosis and management of headaches in young people and adults, updated in December 2021, sets out best practice for healthcare professionals in the care, treatment, and suppo...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of the initiation of supervisory proceedings against Jehovah's Witnesses in Denma
The FCDO is aware of supervisory proceedings against Jehovah's Witnesses in Denmark. We are committed to the safeguarding of all vulnerable people, as well as promoting freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) around the world. We will continue to monitor dev...
What steps she is taking to ensure the adequacy of police response times.
Chief Constables are responsible for determining the allocation of resources for operational policing and managing their response times, in line with the priorities set out by their Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC).His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constab...
What steps he is taking to improve the quality of (a) hospital, (b) specialist centre and (c) other NHS buildings.
The Government is committed to delivering a National Health Service that is fit for the future, providing high-quality health and social care for those in need. This means providing strategic, value for money investments into capital schemes that improve ...