Every parliamentary written question tabled by Sarah Hall 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 he is taking to support the third sector to deliver public services.
The recent announcement of the Civil Society Covenant marks a new era of partnership between Government and civil society that will drive forward plans to foster closer collaboration in tackling some of society’s most pressing issues. The Covenant, which ...
What steps her Department is taking to deliver Northern Powerhouse Rail; and what her planned timetable is to announce further information.
Transport is an essential part of our mission to rebuild Briain, and the Government is committed to improving rail connectivity across the North. As announced in the Budget, the Government is progressing planning and design works to support future deliver...
What the average processing time is for a spousal visa application.
An applicant applying for a family visa at entry clearance should get a decision within 12 weeks.Visa decision waiting times: applications outside the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)An applicant applying in the UK to extend a family visa (spouse or partner on a ...
What steps her Department is taking to help increase the retention of female teachers in male-dominated subjects in schools.
The government has a central mission to break down barriers to opportunity and boost life chances for every child. High-quality teaching is the factor that makes the biggest difference to a child’s education, with teachers helping to shape t...
How many people formerly resident in Warrington South constituency are claiming pensions whilst living abroad.
The Department does not hold the information to be able to answer this question.
Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a national standard for local authorities on the disposal of the belongings of deceased council tenants.
The government has no current plans to implement a national standard for the disposal of deceased council tenants’ belongings. The repossession of a property is a matter for the landlord concerned. They are best placed to manage what happens to deceased c...
Communities and Local Government, what data her Department holds per local authority of the number of times local authorities have had to conduct repairs of private rented sector properties when private sector la
The department does not collect data centrally on local authorities conducting repairs of private rented sector properties.
What assessment she has made of the impact of graduate skills on the North West economy.
English higher education (HE) providers generate around 300,000 first degree UK graduates each year, and over 100,000 post-graduates.These graduates generate significant economic impact: working first degree graduates in 2023 earned on average £6,500 more...
What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the contribution of universities to economic growth through graduate outcomes.
English higher education (HE) providers generate around 300,000 first degree UK graduates each year, and over 100,000 post-graduates.These graduates generate significant economic impact: working first degree graduates in 2023 earned on average £6,500 more...
What steps his Department is taking to ensure that people with Huntington’s disease have a named health professional who can coordinate their care.
NHS England specialised commissioning does not centrally commission dedicated care co-ordinators for Huntington’s Disease within integrated care boards (ICBs). ICBs are responsible for working with their local communities to understand the needs of the lo...
Whether he has had discussions with representatives from the energy sector on extending the skills passport to people (a) working in the nuclear sector and (b) entering the nuclear sector fro
The skills passport is an industry-led project that seeks to support Oil and Gas workers to transition into roles in the Offshore wind sectors. Currently there are no plans to transition such workers into the nuclear sector through this passport. However,...
What steps his Department is taking to ensure that NHS mental health services do not exclude anyone because of a neurological diagnosis.
Access to National Health Service mental health services is based on clinical need, including for patients with a neurological diagnosis.More broadly, we know that too many people with mental health issues are not getting the support or care they need, wh...
What discussions (a) he and (b) his officials have had with the hospice and end of life care sector on future funding for the sector.
I have met with NHS England to discuss how to reduce inequalities and variation in access to, and the quality of, palliative and end of life care. I also recently met Together for Short Lives and one of the chairs of the Children Who Need Palliative Care ...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he had with his Chinese counterpart on trade deals during his visit to China in October 2024.
The Secretary of State held wide-ranging talks with his counterpart during his visit to China in October 2024, covering the breadth of the UK-China bilateral relationship. He discussed the promotion of secure and resilient growth through increased trade a...
What his planned timeline is for bringing the Armed Forces Covenant fully into law.
Our election manifesto committed to “strengthen support for our Armed Forces communities by putting the Armed Forces Covenant fully into law” to help improve their lives across a broad range of areas. We are now developing policy options to take this forw...
If she will make an assessment of the potential merits of ensuring that the Curriculum and Assessment Review focuses on the provision of (a) inclusive and (b) nurturing approaches to education.
The Curriculum and Assessment Review is being independently conducted by a group of education leaders and chaired by Professor Becky Francis CBE. The terms of reference were published in July and are available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/cu...
Education what steps her Department is taking to ensure Ofsted inspections assess the steps schools take to ensure children’s wellbeing on the school estate.
This is a matter for His Majesty’s Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver. I have asked him to write to my hon. Friend, the Member for Warrington South, and a copy of his reply will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses.
What information her Department holds on the metrics by which the new Ofsted report cards will judge their inclusion criterion.
The department is working closely with Ofsted on inspection reform. Schools should be held accountable for their approach to inclusion so that all children are given the high quality support they need to learn and thrive. Report cards are currently in dev...
Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of setting national (a) standards and (b) timescales for repairs to social housing.
All social homes should be decent, safe and warm. The government have committed to bringing forward the regulations necessary to introduce Awaab’s Law in the Social Rented Sector, and to consulting on a new Decent Homes Standard and Minimum Energy Efficie...
Communities and Local Government, what information her Department holds on the number of assets that were bought by community groups through the Community Right to Bid process since its introduction.
Information about Assets of Community Value listed by local authorities is held locally, and is not collected by central Government. The Government has committed to introducing a stronger Community Right to Buy through the English Devolution Bill, as part...