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 guidance her Department issues on inviting people sanctioned by foreign Governments to the UK.
The Immigration Rules provide for the refusal of entry clearance, permission to enter and permission to stay on general grounds, regardless of the category in which an individual makes an application.A person will usually be refused on general grounds if ...
Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of cyber safety laws on the use of AI.
Artificial Intelligence is a vital technology and is at the heart of the government’s economic growth plans. AI safety has been a vital part of the government’s work since the AI Safety Summit.DSIT is working to address cyber risks to AI and recently cons...
If he will make an assessment of the potential impact of proposed reforms to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency's statutory fees structures on (a) the Agency, (b) industry, (c)
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) regulates medicines, medical devices, and blood components for transfusion in the United Kingdom.Most of the MHRA’s income comes from charging fees for its services. Its fees are set to recove...
If he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the proposed reform of Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency statutory fees on investment in the UK market by medical technolo
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) regulates medicines, medical devices, and blood components for transfusion in the United Kingdom.Most of the MHRA’s income comes from charging fees for its services. Its fees are set to recove...
If he will take steps to ensure Integrated Care Systems are resourced to provide medicines for (a) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and (b) other life-threatening respiratory diseases.
As part of the 2024 Autumn Budget, the Government has allocated the National Health Service an extra £25.7 billion over this year and the next.Medicines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other respiratory diseases are commissioned by local NHS...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of reported clashes between Chinese and Philippine patrol vessels.
In the South China Sea, we are committed to international law, the primacy of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and to freedom of navigation and overflight. We oppose any action that raises tensions or the risk of miscalculation and take n...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will suspend all visits from (a) Chinese and (b) Hong Kong officials whilst hon. Members are sanctioned by the Chinese Government.
China's retaliatory sanctions, including against Parliamentarians, are unwarranted and unacceptable. They are incomparable to the sanctions announced by the UK in 2021, which were based on compelling and widespread evidence of serious and systematic human...
Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of local authorities charging homeowners to dispose of garden waste.
Local authorities have had the option to charge for a garden waste collection since 1992, as per the Controlled Waste (England & Wales) Regulations [2012]. As stated in our most recently published Final Impact Assessment for Simpler Recycling, around ...
Whether she has had discussions with mortgage providers on the availability of fixed term mortgages to first time buyers.
The Government is regularly in contact with mortgage lenders on all aspects of their business, including the provision of finance to first time buyers. This Government will turn the dream of owning a home into a reality by fixing the planning system and b...
If he will make a comparative assessment of (a) the UK's regulatory system and (b) those of international comparators.
The Government is committed to delivering a regulatory system that addresses market failures, creates economic certainty, and drives innovation to stimulate growth while protecting consumers and businesses. As part of this, HMG regularly makes comparative...
Whether his Department plans to develop a respiratory action plan to support patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
The 10-Year Health Plan will consider the change needed to meet the three Health Mission goals, those being: a fairer system where everyone lives well for longer; a National Health Service that is there when people need it; and fewer lives lost to the big...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he plans to issue guidance on EU visa waivers.
Entry requirements for British nationals travelling to the EU are set out in the FCDO's travel advice pages on gov.uk. The guidance is based on information provided by the EU and its Member States. FCDO travel advice is regularly updated to reflect our la...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of reports of criminal gangs taking over the streets in Gaza.
The breakdown of law and order in Gaza is hugely concerning. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is catastrophic and completely unacceptable. The fighting must stop now. A ceasefire would help protect civilians in Gaza and pave the way for much-needed stab...
What assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of proposals to end funding of IsaPD.
We have made no such assessment. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) makes recommendations on whether new medicines should be routinely funded by the National Health Service based on an assessment of their costs and benefits.The N...
How many women have been newly prescribed hormone replacement therapy in the last 12 months.
The NHS Business Services Authority does not hold data relating to the number of women who have been newly prescribed hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products in the last 12 months. However, the available data does indicate that the estimated number of ...
What steps she is taking with the devolved Administrations to help increase awareness among pensioners of benefits they may be entitled to.
This Government remains completely committed to supporting pensioners and giving them the dignity and security they deserve in retirement. DWP uses a wide range of channels including information on Gov.uk, in letters, leaflets and via telephone to communi...
Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions he has had with the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland on tackling fly tipping.
I have not discussed fly-tipping specifically with the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland. Environmental policy making, including with respect to fly-tipping, is devolved. The Secretary of State chaired the Inter-M...
Whether he is taking steps to help domestic energy customers to (a) reinsulate their homes and (b) replace their boilers.
The Government’s Warm Homes Plan will support investment in insulation, low carbon heating and other home improvements to cut bills. We will set out full details in due course. Targeted schemes currently in place to deliver energy efficiency measures to l...
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to encourage equal (a) pay and (b) opportunity in STEM jobs.
We are committed to strengthening equal pay and ending pay discrimination. The plan to ‘Make Work Pay’ will transform the lives of working women, including by strengthening rights to equal pay and providing protections from maternity and menopause discrim...
How many convictions for burglary there were in the last 12 months.
The Ministry of Justice publishes data on prosecutions for a wide range of offences, including burglary up to and including June 2024 in the Outcomes by Offences data tool, that can be downloaded from the Criminal Justice Statistics landing page here: Cri...