Every parliamentary written question tabled by Lee Dillon this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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What steps his Department is taking to support people to pay their energy bills.
The Government believes that the only way to guarantee our energy security and protect billpayers permanently is to speed up the transition away from fossil fuels and towards homegrown clean energy. The creation of Great British Energy will help us to har...
What steps his Department plans to take to provide more (a) sustainable and (b) cost-effective energy options for home heating.
We are taking steps to address a range of barriers to mass deployment of heat pumps, which include improving consumer awareness, building resilient supply chains, improving affordability and growing our understanding of the potential future requirements f...
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the cost of storage heaters on the elderly population.
Whilst dedicated analysis on the cost of storage heaters in homes occupied by the elderly has not been carried out, broader analysis by the Department(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/632038fee90e077dba7762a6/CODE-Final-Report-WHOLE-FINAL-v2...
If he will make an assessment of the potential merits of requiring electric vehicle owners to pay the same energy prices as people with storage heaters.
The Government is supportive of electricity suppliers offering tariffs which incentivise consumers, including electric vehicle owners, to consume energy at off peak times, as this benefits all consumers by reducing the need for additional grid capacity. T...
What guidance her Department provides to parents on Universal Credit on using the Flexible Support Fund to cover upfront childcare costs.
The Flexible Support Fund can be used to pay 100% of the upfront costs of up to one month of childcare. This is designed to ensure that any costs that the Universal Credit customer incurs in relation to childcare when starting work or increasing their hou...
Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that private homes are safe for elderly people.
The Government provides the Disabled Facilities Grant, a capital grant administered by local authorities that can help pay the cost of adapting eligible disabled and older people’s homes, regardless of tenure, to allow them to live safely and independentl...
What assessment has she made of the impact of the level of business rates on high street shops; and what steps she plans to take to support businesses with high business rates.
High street businesses are contending with changing consumer shopping habits and have faced a series of economic headwinds in recent years, including the pandemic. As set out in its manifesto, the government wants to ensure that the weight of business rat...
Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to help support grassroots sports.
The Government is committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of background, has access to and benefits from quality sport and physical activity opportunities.The Government provides the majority of funding for grassroots sport through our Arm’s Lengt...
Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of trends in the number of closures of grassroots sports facilities on young children.
Every child should have the opportunity to play sports and do regular physical activity. Our mission-led Government puts children and young people at the heart of our priorities. This includes breaking down barriers to opportunity for every child to acces...
Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to help improve the (a) quality and (b) safety of homes.
The Building Regulations set standards for the design and construction of new building work covering safety, security, accessibility, water and energy use. They are intended to protect people’s health and welfare and may apply when somebody is putting up ...
What steps he is taking to reduce dermatology waiting times.
Tackling waiting lists is a key part of our Health Mission. We will deliver an extra 40,000 operations, scans, and appointments, including dermatology appointments, each week, as a first step in our commitment to ensuring that patients can expect to be tr...
Whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of waiting times from GP referral to first appointment with dermatology clinic on patients; and what data his Department holds
The Government is committed to putting patients first. This means making sure that patients are seen on time and ensuring that people have the best possible experience during their care, including for dermatology.Whilst no formal assessment has been made ...
If he will make funding for the National Breastfeeding Helpline's overnight service permanent.
Breastfeeding has significant benefits for both mothers and babies and it’s important that families are supported to meet their infant feeding goals.The Family Hubs and Start for Life programme has funded the expansion of the National Breastfeeding Helpli...
What steps he is taking to ensure that new parents receive adequate support.
The Government has an ambition to achieve the healthiest generation of children ever. A strong child health focus will need to underpin both the Health and Opportunity Missions.The zero- to five-year-olds element of the Healthy Child Programme is a univer...
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to provide adequate funding for research into blood cancer (a) treatment and (b) care; and what steps he is taking to help tackle delays in blood can
The Department funds research into blood cancer through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). NIHR research expenditure for all cancers was £121.8 million in 2022/23. The NIHR spends more on cancer than any other disease group.In blo...
If he will make an assessment of the potential merits of taking steps to increase the number of clinical academics dedicated to blood cancer research.
The Department, through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), is the largest funder of clinical academic training in the United Kingdom, delivering a comprehensive research career pathway for the full range of clinicians. The NIHR we...
Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the impact of planning developments on habitats for great crested newts; and whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of implementing lo
This is a devolved matter, and the information provided therefore relates to England only. Protected species are afforded legal protection in England due to their conservation status. A mitigation licence is required for developers to carry out various ty...
Whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of long waiting times for an assessment of neurodevelopmental conditions on children.
The NHS England national framework and operational guidance for autism assessment services, and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) quality standard for autism, set out that diagnostic assessments should happen as soon as possible...
Whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of adding VAT to schools fees on special schools.
Following scrutiny of the Government’s costing by the independent Office for Budget Responsibility, the Government will confirm its approach to these reforms at the Budget on 30 October and set out its assessment of relevant expected impacts in a Tax Info...
Innovation and Technology, whether his Department plans to accelerate the rollout of 5G to rural communities.
Yes, Government wants all of the UK to benefit from 5G and our ambition is for all populated areas, including rural areas, to have higher-quality standalone 5G by 2030. That is why we are working closely with the mobile telephony industry and are committe...