Every parliamentary written question tabled by Tom Hayes this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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If she will introduce separate Universal Credit payments by default to help ensure domestic abuse perpetrators cannot gain control over joint household income.
The Department have no plans to introduce separate Universal Credit payments by default. Where domestic violence has been reported split payments can be made.
What steps her Department is taking to improve the representation of people from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds within the national curriculum.
The government has established an independent Curriculum and Assessment Review, covering ages 5 to 18, chaired by Professor Becky Francis CBE. The review will seek to deliver a curriculum that reflects the issues and diversities of our society, ensuring a...
What steps her Department is taking to support (a) schools and (b) colleges to mark Black History Month.
The government has established an independent Curriculum and Assessment Review, covering ages 5 to 18, chaired by Professor Becky Francis CBE. The review will seek to deliver a curriculum that reflects the issues and diversities of our society, ensuring a...
What steps her Department is taking to improve forensics as part of speeding up criminal investigations.
Fair and efficient police investigations and outcomes depend on the timely delivery of high-quality forensic science.We are working with PCCs, Chief Constables, the Forensic Science Regulator and other leaders in forensic science to ensure forensic servic...
What steps she is taking to reform the Work Capability Assessment.
The government is committed to reforming or replacing the Work Capability Assessment, alongside putting in place a proper plan to support disabled people into work. We will say more about this in due course. We will continue to engage with stakeholders to...
What steps his Department is taking to reduce levels of (a) avoidable disability and (b) premature death for people at risk of cardiovascular disease.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of avoidable disability and premature death in the United Kingdom. This is why the Government has set a goal for fewer lives being lost to the biggest killers, including from CVD, and why the NHS England Lon...
With reference to the findings on page 4 of the report by Women's Aid entitled The Price of Safety: The cost of leaving an abuser and rebuilding a safe, independent life, published in September 2024,
My officials have received the report by Women’s Aid Federation England and are reviewing its findings.The Government is committed to halving violence against women and girls within a decade and ensuring sufficient and effective victim support is a centra...
Whether her Department is taking steps with the motor industry to improve the affordability of electric vehicles.
The Government is reducing the upfront cost for zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) by providing plug-in vehicle grants for vans, trucks, motorcycles, taxis and wheelchair accessible vehicles.Drivers of ZEVs also benefit from favourable tax rates, such as gener...
What steps her Department is taking to reduce barriers facing single parents looking for (a) work and (b) increased hours.
The Department is committed to helping everyone find a job, progress in work and thrive in the labour market. We know that single parents face unique barriers to work including access to affordable childcare and flexible working arrangements. Our Plan to ...
What steps his Department is taking to tackle shortages of Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy.
The Department has been working with suppliers to address current supply issues with Creon, which is used by patients with conditions such as cystic fibrosis and certain cancers including pancreatic cancer. The supply issues with Creon are impacting count...
Communities and Local Government, when she plans to bring forward the Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill.
As outlined in the King’s Speech, the Government will act quickly to provide homeowners with greater rights, powers, and protections over their homes by implementing the provisions of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024. This includes a new valuati...
What steps she is taking to promote Black History Month.
This Government is clear: someone’s race or ethnicity should never be a barrier to opportunity. For Black History Month, we are celebrating Black British changemakers, past and present, and encouraging others to do the same. We are also engaging with gras...
What assessment he has made of the potential merits of providing a discounted energy social tariff for disabled households.
The Government has no plans to introduce an energy social tariff this winter. However, we are committed to ensuring vulnerable households are supported with their energy bills and we are looking at all options on how to support these households. The Gover...
If she will make an assessment of the potential merits of exempting survivors of domestic abuse from repaying advances of Universal Credit payments.
No assessment has been made of exempting survivors of domestic abuse from repaying advances of Universal Credit payments. However, the Government is committed to reviewing Universal Credit so that it makes work pay and tackles poverty.
Innovation and Technology, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to give parents the right to access a deceased child's social media accounts without a court order.
The Government is committed to protecting children online and supporting families who have endured unimaginable losses. The Online Safety Act contains measures that seek to address challenges faced by bereaved parents when engaging with online services fo...
Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to support emerging artists in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council area.
We are in the early stages of the new Government and we are considering the full range of policy options to support the arts and creative industries, and help the cultural sectors to thrive.This government is committed to supporting culture, and making su...
Media and Sport, whether her Department is taking steps to support the visual effects industry in the context of the competitive international market.
The government is committed to supporting the UK’s visual effects (VFX) industry, ensuring that they remain competitive and with international reach.The government will continue to ensure tax incentives are modern, agile, competitive and attractive.We wil...
What steps he is taking to ensure utilities are affordable for disabled households.
The Government believes that the only way to permanently protect billpayers, including disabled households, is to speed up the transition towards homegrown clean energy and reduce our reliance on volatile international fossil fuel markets.Whilst we make t...
What training work coaches receive on domestic abuse; and how often.
All Work Coaches new to DWP receive mandatory learning to support vulnerable customers and complex needs as part of their induction and onboarding. This includes completion of 30-minutes of self-paced learning on domestic abuse. The Work Coach learning jo...
What steps she is taking to help tackle discrimination against single parents looking for work.
We are clear that the Equality Act 2010, which provides protection against direct and indirect discrimination across a range of fields, including employment, service provision and housing, already offers some protection for single parents. Significantly m...