Every parliamentary written question tabled by Lincoln Jopp this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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Media and Sport, if he will visit Shepperton Studios.
Yes, ministers are keen to visit studios across the country, including Shepperton, and to continue to support the UK’s incredible film and HETV sector, which contributes billions to our economy, fuels tens of thousands of jobs and is a huge source of soft power on the global stage.
Whether her Department plans to take steps to support the provision of sixth form education in Spelthorne constituency.
The department is committed to improving access to educational opportunities for all young people by ensuring that they can access a quality educational offer that adds value and helps them to achieve their long term career aspirations and goals.There are six state-funded mainstream secondary schools in the Spelthorne constituency area, two of which have sixth forms: St Paul’s Catholic College (Ascension Catholic Academy Trust) and The Bishop Wand Church of England School (Instanter Learning Trust). St Paul’s is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, with a high performing sixth form, and Bishop Wand is rated Good. Spelthorne residents also attend Salesian School, another Ofsted rated Outstanding school, in neighbouring Runnymede.While these schools account for most of Spelthorne’s 16-18 year-olds, significant numbers also attend nearby further education colleges: Strode’s College in Egham (rated Good by Ofsted) and Esher Sixth Form College (rated Outstanding by Ofsted). Smaller numbers travel to Woking College and Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge College.In terms of the oversight of local provision, local authorities have a statutory duty to identify and track the participation of 16 and 17 year-olds in education. This includes supporting those who are not participating to do so and making sure that there is sufficient and suitable education and training provision to meet their needs. If a local authority identifies a need for additional provision, they can negotiate with existing providers to expand their provision. Where that provider is an academy, the academy trust can then make a ‘significant change’ request for the department to consider.The local authority can also approach the department to submit a case to address a gap in post-16 provision for young people. The department has not received such a request from Surrey County Council, nor any significant change requests from Spelthorne schools.
If he will make an assessment of the potential merits of floating solar panels on reservoirs.
The Clean Power Action Plan calls for the rapid acceleration of solar deployment to 45-47 GW by 2030, which will require significant increases in all types of solar. The UK has already seen successful floating solar PV projects, such as the Queen Elizabeth II Reservoir. The Government is following with interest the ongoing research into floating solar PV deployment, whilst recognising current challenges with regards to technology and cost. The joint Government/Industry Solar Taskforce is looking at this technology and other innovative solar solutions. These will be highlighted in the Solar Roadmap, due for publication in Spring.
What recent progress has been made to replace the Action Fraud website with an upgraded reporting system hosted by the City of London Police.
The Home Office are working with the City of London Police to replace Action Fraud with a new and improved national police reporting service for fraud and cyber crime.The new service will provide better support services and reporting tools for victims, provide greater intelligence to law enforcement, and allow for greater prevention and disruption at scale. This will include an upgraded call centre and a new user-friendly, accessible website for reporting fraud, offering simpler pathways to support and guidance.A phased introduction of the new service is underway and will continue throughout 2025.The first phase, completed in November 2024, saw the introduction of the new crime and intelligence management system. This will improve the analysis of reports, the quality of intelligence drawn from them, and how quickly this is sent to police forces for investigation.
If she will accept Ambitious about Autism’s invitation to meet their Youth Network.
The department works closely with stakeholders representing the autistic community, including Ambitious about Autism, to understand the issues faced by autistic children and young people and develop solutions.We know that consistent, meaningful co-product...
How many members of overseas armed forces his Department is in a direct employment relationship with as of 15 October 2024.
I have interpreted your question to be asking for the number of foreign personnel on exchange or embedded with the UK Armed Forces. The table below shows the number of foreign exchange personnel that were on strength with an active assignment, as at 15 Oc...
If he will have discussions with the Prime Minister on the potential merits of making the Minister with responsibility for veterans a member of the Cabinet.
It is my personal responsibility to represent veterans at Cabinet and I am proud to do it.With the Office for Veterans Affairs now part of the MOD and the Minister for Veterans and People working across Government and with veteran groups, we are determine...