Every parliamentary written question tabled by Angus MacDonald 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 work with the devolved governments to help ensure that NHS services in rural areas can attract and retain adequate numbers of staff.
The Department makes it a priority to work collaboratively with the devolved nations to drive forward our objective of improving health and care outcomes across the whole of the United Kingdom.The Government will make sure the National Health Service has ...
Whether he has had recent discussions with Ofgem on disparities in electricity standing charges between regions.
Standing charges cover the costs energy suppliers take on to provide consumers with electricity, which vary by location. Ofgem’s recently published discussion paper sets out the options for how standing charges could be reduced, including by moving suppli...
Whether officials in his Department have had discussions with relevant organisations on steps to ensure that rural and island communities have (a) equitable access to SMART meters and (b) sup
Energy suppliers are obligated under their licence conditions to install smart meters throughout Great Britain, including rural and island communities. The Department is working with energy suppliers to identify and share best practice in deploying meters...
What steps her Department is taking to ensure that people over the age of 65 receive adequate financial support through the State Pension.
We are absolutely committed to supporting pensioners and giving them the dignity and security they deserve in retirement. The Government is committed to the Triple Lock, which means that in April 2025, the basic and new State pension will increase by the ...
What assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of terminating the furnished holiday lettings tax regime on local (a) economies and (b) employment in tourist destinations.
The Government will abolish the Furnished Holiday Lets (FHLs) tax regime from April 2025, which will equalise the tax treatment of landlords’ property income and gains. The government wants to support visitor accommodation alongside housing for long term-...
What assessment she has made of the prevalence of outstanding student loan balances increasing despite repayments being made as a result of high interest charges; and whether her Department is taking steps to r
As education is a devolved issue, the following response outlines the student finance system in England only. Interest rates on student loans do not affect monthly repayments made by borrowers. Repayments are based on earnings above the applicable repayme...
What steps his Department is taking to inform the public of their rights under the Consumer Contracts Regulations when buying from an online trader.
The Government funds the Citizens Advice Consumer Service in England and Wales, providing impartial advice on a range of consumer issues, including buying online. In Scotland, where consumer advice and advocacy are devolved, a similar service is provided ...
What recent assessment she has made of the ability of UK airports to meet the new departmental deadlines to install next-generation security scanners.
I have already had the pleasure of visiting airports upgrading airport security equipment and seeing the new security equipment in operation. I, and my department, continue to regularly engage with airports to ensure the implementation of the Next Generation Security Checkpoint remains on track. Where new equipment is installed, it will improve the passenger experience but most importantly improve the already high standards of security in the UK.