Every parliamentary written question tabled by Simon Opher this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Business and Trade on introducing mandatory reporting for food businesses on (a) health and (b) environmental metrics.
This Government is committed to tackling the challenges faced by our health system with the shift to prevention central to this ambition. Under the Government’s Health Mission we are considering what preventative action is needed to support people live lo...
Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of mandating the use of swift bricks in new build housing.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer to Question UIN 4279 on 12 September 2024.
Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department plans to take to increase the availability of social housing across England.
The Government is committed to the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation. Our aspiration is to ensure that, in the first full financial year of this Parliament (2025-26), the number of Social Rent homes is rising rather t...
Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of allowing local authorities to prevent developers land banking in their area.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer to Question UIN 900294 on 2 September 2024.
If she will make an assessment of the potential merits of giving asylum seekers the right to work whilst their application is being processed.
Asylum seekers who have had their claim outstanding for 12 months or more, through no fault of their own, can apply for permission to work. Those permitted to work are restricted to jobs on the Immigration Salary List. This list is based on expert advice ...
If she will make an assessment of the potential merits of finding alternative accommodation for the 88 asylum seekers due to be housed at Tricorn House in Stroud.
The Home Office has a statutory obligation to support and accommodate destitute asylum seekers whilst their asylum claims are considered.We work with local authorities to ensure housing is procured in a fair and equitable manner across England, Scotland a...
By what criteria asylum seekers are housed in detention centres.
Asylum seekers may be detained for immigration purposes only in accordance with Home Office detention policy, as set out in the Detention General Instructions, the Adults at Risk in Immigration Detention guidance and the Detained Asylum Casework guidance....
If she will make an assessment of the potential merits of repealing the Illegal Migration Act 2023.
The Government has made clear the that the Migration and Economic Development (MEDP) Policy with Rwanda will end. We will bring forward a new Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill as promised in the King’s Speech.
What plans he has to reduce the waiting list for ADHD diagnosis.
The Department is currently considering next steps to improve access to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessments. It is the responsibility of integrated care boards to make appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of thei...
What steps his Department is taking to help vaccinate children against chicken pox.
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) recommended a universal varicella chickenpox vaccination programme be introduced as part of the routine childhood schedule. The JCVI statement is available at the following link:https://www.gov.uk...
If he will make an assessment of the potential merits of utilising veterans with specific skill sets in emergency services immediately on re-entering civilian life without extensive training.
This is a Government of service that will always stand up for those who serve our country. We are committed to making sure veterans make full use of the skills, qualifications and capabilities they gained in the military after they leave the Armed Forces....
If he will suspend permission for non-surgical filler injections for gluteal fat grafting procedures.
The Government is currently considering what steps may need to be taken in relation to the safety of non-surgical cosmetic procedures, including filler injections. The Government will set out its position at the earliest opportunity.
What her planned timetable is for additional Police Community Support Officers being in post in Gloucestershire constabulary.
The Government is committed to strengthening neighbourhood policing as part of its Safer Streets Mission, That is why we are working with policing to introduce a Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee, providing a more visible police presence in town centres, r...
If she will take steps with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to ensure that transport infrastructure in the M5 corridor north of Bristol is developed in a way that allows hou
The Government recognises the need to ensure that housing growth is appropriately supported by transport infrastructure provision. I am unable to comment on specific proposals, it is for the local authority in consultation with infrastructure providers to...
If he will prohibit trail hunting across the Defence estate.
No licences have yet been issued for trail hunting on the Ministry of Defence Estate for the 2024–2025 season.
Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of ending the Right to Buy scheme.
I refer my Hon Friend to the answer I gave to Question UIN 4158 on 12 September 2024.
What her planned timetable is for making free breakfast clubs available in every primary school.
The government is committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity and giving every child the best start in life. Breakfast clubs will remove barriers to opportunity by ensuring every child, no matter their circumstances, is set-up for the day and ready...
Communities and Local Government, if she will take steps to ensure that new houses are built with specifications that enable them to be carbon neutral.
The Government remains committed to meeting its target of net zero emissions by 2050 and recognises the important contribution that the energy efficiency of buildings has to make in meeting it.The Future Homes and Buildings Standards consultation was publ...
Whether she plans to house asylum seekers in Tricorn House in Stroud constituency.
For the safety and security of those we accommodate and our staff, the Home Office does not comment publicly on sites which may or may not be utilised to accommodate asylum seekers. Should a decision be made to use a site then the local MP will be notifie...
Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to take steps to upgrade roads to enable housing targets to be met.
The Government recognises the vital role that transport infrastructure plays in facilitating new housing development. A range of funding programmes exist to support the delivery of infrastructure, including roads, to support the delivery of new housing in...