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Written questions by Dhesi.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.

Department:All (1,302)Department of Health and Social Care (254)Ministry of Defence (121)Home Office (106)Department for Transport (103)Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (98)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (88)Department for Education (86)Ministry of Justice (63)Department for Business and Trade (61)Treasury (60)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (52)Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (38)

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2 Dec 2024·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
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Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to make recycling easier for residents in Slough.

Reply

Simpler Recycling in England will reform the recycling system. Across England, people will be able to recycle the same materials, whether at home, work or school, putting an end to the confusion over what can and cannot be recycled in different parts of t...

2 Dec 2024·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
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Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to improve recycling rates.

Reply

The collection and packaging reforms as a whole will increase recycling and reduce our reliance on imported and virgin materials. These reforms are estimated to increase the municipal recycling rate in England from around 44% in 2024 to over 55% in 2035, ...

28 Nov 2024·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
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Food and Rural Affairs, how their Department defines strategy.

Reply

The definition is detailed in the Functional Standards Common Glossary, which is published on the GOV.UK website.

20 Nov 2024·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
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Food and Rural Affairs, what recent steps his Department has taken to hold water companies to account for non-compliance with sewage management rules.

Reply

We will not let companies get away with illegal activity and where breaches are found, the Environment Agency (EA) will not hesitate to hold companies to account. From 1 January 2025, water companies will be required to publish data related to discharges ...

18 Nov 2024·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
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Food and Rural Affairs, what recent steps his Department has taken to help improve the (a) health and (b) welfare of farm animals.

Reply

The Government will introduce the most ambitious programme for animal welfare in a generation. We are considering the most effective way to deliver this commitment and will be setting out next steps in due course. This will build on the support already av...

6 Nov 2024·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
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Food and Rural Affairs, what steps they are taking to use (a) artificial intelligence and (b) data to help increase their Department's productivity.

Reply

Defra is committed to improving its productivity, including through artificial intelligence and effective use of data. Central to this agenda will be delivering on our Digital and Data Transformation Strategy (2023-2030), which focuses on improving access...

15 Oct 2024·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
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Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the impact of Canine Fertility Clinics on the number of dogs from the brachycephalic breeds.

Reply

Defra does not hold the requested information. However, to understand the impact of dog breeding activities, including canine fertility businesses, on individual and overall breed health and welfare, Defra has commissioned an opinion from the Animal Welfa...

9 Sept 2024·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
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Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to help ensure that proposed increases to consumer water bills are used for infrastructure investment.

Reply

I refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Chippenham, Sarah Gibson, on 12 September 2024, PQ 3559.

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