Every parliamentary written question tabled by Adrian Ramsay this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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What information her Department holds on average waiting times for decisions on (a) offline and (b) digital Pension Credit applications.
We are unable to provide Pension Credit average waiting times for decisions separately for offline and digital claims. Average Actual Clearance Times are measured weekly. The table below shows Average Actual Clearance Times (AACT) from the end of week com...
Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the Answer of 14 October 2024 to Question 7064 on Digital Technology: Disadvantaged, whether he plans to update the digital inclusion strategy.
Yes, because digital inclusion is a priority for the Government and we have already set up the Digital Inclusion and Skills Unit (DISU) to address it.
Innovation and Technology, whether the Government has issued guidance to local authorities on providing offline options for people to access public services.
We have not done so as yet, but digital inclusion is a priority for the Government and we understand that some people will remain offline by choice, so alternative, accessible pathways need to be readily available and advertised. We are developing our app...
Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions his Department has had with (a) British Sugar and (b) the National Farmers Union on emergency authorisation of the thiamethoxam containing neonicotinoid Cruiser
Defra regularly meets with both British Sugar and the National Farmers Union to discuss a range of topics such as crop development, harvest, trade and pest and disease pressures and progress in research and stewardship programmes. All applications for eme...
Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his Department's policies of the report by Wildlife and Countryside Link entitled Global Biodiversity Framework Tracker
We recognise the findings of the Global Biodiversity Framework Tracker Report and that more needs to be done on nature recovery. Our submission to the CBD commits the UK to achieving each of the 23 global targets at home. They are underpinned by a set of ...
With reference to the debate on the Draft Anaesthesia Associates and Physician Associates Order 2024, on Wednesday 17 January 2024, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for h
The Royal College of Physicians is an independent organisation, and they have responded to the review by The Kings Fund that they commissioned, with further information available at the following link:https://www.rcp.ac.uk/news-and-media/news-and-opinion/...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what estimate his Department has made of the number of UK aid trucks reaching Gaza in (a) September and (b) October 2024; what steps he is taking with international counterpa
As set out in the Foreign Secretary's statement to the House on 2 September, this Government assesses that Israel must and should do more to ensure that life-saving food and medical supplies reach civilians in Gaza. The Foreign Secretary has raised repeat...
Food and Rural Affairs, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to ban the use of (a) cages and (b) close confinement systems for farmed animals.
We are firmly committed to maintaining and improving animal welfare and want to work closely with the farming sector to deliver high standards. The use of cages and other close confinement systems for farmed animals is an issue we will want to fully consi...
What assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the causes of community pharmacy closures since 2016; and what steps he is taking to support community pharmacies in (a) Waveney
Pharmacies play a vital role in our healthcare system. Previous plans did not go far enough and we are looking at what changes we can introduce. The Government has set out its ambition to expand the role of pharmacies and to better utilise the skills of p...
With reference to the Answer of 16 September 2024 to Question HL786 on Pharmacy: Closures, what he plans to conclude the consultation with Community Pharmacy England on the national funding and con
Pharmacies play a vital role in our healthcare system. Previous plans did not go far enough and we are looking at what changes we can introduce. The Government has set out its ambition to expand the role of pharmacies and to better utilise the skills of p...
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of access to NHS dentistry for (a) children and (b) adults in Waveney Valley constituency; and what discussions he has had with stakeholders on the poten
Dental Statistics - England 2023-24, published by the NHS Business Services Authority on 22 August 2024, is available at the following link:https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/statistical-collections/dental-england/dental-statistics-england-202324The data for the N...
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of optometry aftercare following (a) cataract and (b) other optometry surgeries; and if he will take steps to ensure that private providers deliver adequ
Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for commissioning primary and secondary eye care services in their areas, including those provided by National Health Service trusts and the independent sector.ICBs are responsible for managing their contracts...
What steps he is taking to (a) improve access to hospital services in rural constituencies and (b) encourage cross-county border working in rural health services.
The Department supports statutory integrated care systems (ICSs) in delivering National Health Services across England. ICSs are partnerships of organisations which come together to plan and deliver joined up health and care services, and to improve the l...
Whether he has had discussions with NHS leaders on (a) the adequacy of funding for existing provision and (b) support for a wider range of services at Hartismere hospital in Eye.
My Rt. Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has regular conversations with senior National Health Service leaders. The Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board is responsible for commissioning services at the hospital,...
What steps he is taking in response to the declaration by the WHO of Mpox as a public health emergency of international concern under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR).
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) will continue to keep the global situation and our domestic preparations under close review, and ministers across the Government are working together to coordinate our response.The UKHSA is engaged with our international partners, including the World Health Organisation, European, American, and African centres for disease control and prevention and national public health agencies, ensuring we receive updates about international cases in a timely fashion.The Government holds a stock of vaccines to provide vaccinations to protect high-risk individuals during outbreaks. The Government will make further decisions on vaccine procurement as the situation evolves.The risk to the United Kingdom’s population of being exposed to Mpox clade I is currently considered low. However, planning is underway to prepare for any cases that we might see in the UK. This includes ensuring that clinicians are aware and able to recognise cases promptly, that rapid testing is available, and that protocols are developed for the safe clinical care of people who have the infection and to prevent onward transmission.
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Foreign Commonwealth and Development on the steps required to help ensure equitable global access to (a) vaccines and (b) antivirals which have been effective against Mpox.
The United Kingdom is the largest flexible donor to the World Health Organisation (WHO) globally, helping the WHO allocate resources to where they are needed most, including responding to health emergencies such as Mpox. We are also providing £3 million to the WHO Regional Office for Africa, for health emergency response.The UK is also the second biggest donor to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, providing £1.65 billion over the 2021 to 2025 period. Gavi works with governments to develop vaccine strategies, and will be critical to supporting a sustainable vaccine response. The UK also works with partners, such as the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, to support research and development for vaccines, treatments, and tests.On the 21 August 2024 Lord Collins, The Minister for Africa and the United Nations, announced over £3 million of UK funding to partner with UNICEF in order to bolster efforts to tackle Mpox and cholera outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, helping to prevent the further spread of Mpox to neighbouring countries
Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of powers and resources currently available to (a) local authorities and (b) the Environment Agency to enforce environmental protection laws.
Local authorities have a range of powers to enforce environmental protection laws, including through the Environmental Permitting Regulations (England and Wales) 2016 and the Environmental Protection Act, 1990. The Environment Agency, through the Environment Act 1995, has a range of powers to enforce environmental protection laws. Its principal aim is to protect and enhance the environment. The Government committed in its manifesto to forcing fly-tippers and vandals to clean up the mess that they have created.
Food and Rural Affairs, whether Government Ministers plan to attend the United Nations Biodiversity Conference, COP16, in Colombia taking place from 21 October to 1 November 2024.
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs intends to attend the 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity. Full details about the Ministerial and official delegation will be made available in due course.