Every parliamentary written question tabled by Edward Argar this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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How many prisoners have been released in error under her Department's early release scheme since 10 September 2024.
All of the 37 people released in error because of being incorrectly sentenced for breaching restraining orders under outdated legislation are now back in custody.Data on releases in error since 10 September 2024 forms a subset of data intended for future ...
With reference to her oral contribution on 10 September 2024, Official Report, column 690, whether probation directors have contracted hotel accommodation for prisoners released under the SDS40 scheme since 10 Se
Data on SDS40 releases forms a subset of data intended for future publication.The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice confirmed to the House on 10 September that Probation Directors could arrange for the temporary use of hotels, where requi...
What percentage of her Department's (a) ordinary and (b) named day written parliamentary questions were answered within the required timeframes between 12 July and 12 September 2024.
The Ministry of Justice attaches great importance to the effective and timely handling of Written Parliamentary Questions (PQs) and the Department remains committed to providing the highest level of service.During the period requested, the Ministry of Jus...
How many prisoners have been released with 40% of sentence served under her Department's early release scheme since 10 September 2024.
On 25 July, the Lord Chancellor announced that around 5,500 offenders will be released, in two tranches, in September and October. Further detail is set out in the Impact Assessment.Data on further offences of SDS40 releases forms a subset of data intende...
How many and what proportion of the total numbers of prisoners released early under the SDS40 release scheme have not had accommodation to go to on day of release since 10 September 2024.
Data on SDS40 releases forms a subset of data intended for future publication.The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice confirmed to the House on 10 September that Probation Directors could arrange for the temporary use of hotels, where requi...
Communities and Local Government, when she plans to reopen the next round of the Community Ownership Fund for applications.
The Chancellor’s July ‘Public Spending: Inheritance’ speech set out the state of the UK’s spending inheritance from the previous Government. In this context, the Chancellor has set out a path to confirming plans for this year and next at the forthcoming B...
What estimate she has made of the number of prison places made available in the adult male estate as a result of the prisoner early release scheme.
The modelled estimates for the number of prison places made available in the adult male estate as a result of this change were published in the Impact Assessment for the Statutory Instrument to Amend the Standard Determinate Sentence Automatic Release Poi...
Which state secondary schools in Leicestershire county council area have no school places available.
The department does not hold data on places currently available.Information on unfilled state secondary school places, as at May 2023, is published in the School Capacity statistics publication at the following link: https://explore-education-statistics.s...
Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the value to the UK economy of the horse racing industry.
The Government recognises the important role that horseracing makes to British culture and its important contribution to the economy, particularly in rural areas.According to the British Horseracing Authority, the industry is worth over £4 billion to the ...
How many vacant state secondary school places there were in (a) Leicestershire County Council LA area, (b) Melton Borough and (c) Melton and Syston constituency on 6 September 2024.
The department does not hold data on places vacant on 6 September 2024.Information on unfilled state secondary school places, as at May 2023, is published in the School Capacity statistics publication at the following link: https://explore-education-stati...
With reference to the Local Transport Fund allocations 2025 to 2032, published on 26 February 2024, what her Department's planned timetable is for making available the funding allocated to Leicestershire County
The previous government made a number of funding commitments in the Network North Command Paper and these will be examined closely by the government in the coming months.
If she will make an assessment of the potential impact of recent changes to the prisoner early release scheme on demand for housing from local authorities.
Individuals released through the Standard Determinate Sentence changes, known as SDS40, and at risk of homelessness can be referred to HMPPS’s Community Accommodation Service, which can provide up to 12-weeks temporary accommodation.The Chief Probation Of...
What estimate she has made of the number and proportion of prisoners who will be released having served 40% of their sentences who will not have stable accommodation to be released to.
Individuals released through the Standard Determinate Sentence changes, known as SDS40, and at risk of homelessness can be referred to HMPPS’s Community Accommodation Service, which can provide up to 12-weeks temporary accommodation.The Chief Probation Of...
Whether she has had recent discussions with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the potential merits of using accommodation contracted by the Home Office to provide housing for prisoners released wh
Individuals released through the Standard Determinate Sentence changes, known as SDS40, and at risk of homelessness can be referred to HMPPS’s Community Accommodation Service, which can provide up to 12-weeks temporary accommodation.The Chief Probation Of...
Whether Ministers in her Department have had discussions with the Prison Officers' Association on the issuing of PAVA spray to prison officers in the youth estate since the general election.
Whether PAVA spray should be made available to officers in the youth estate was one of the matters discussed when the Secretary of State and the Minister for Prisons met representatives of the Prison Officers Association in July. We are considering all av...
How many people in the Melton Borough received winter fuel allowance payments in 2023.
Annual statistics on the number of Winter Fuel Payment recipients and households by local authority and by Westminster parliamentary constituency are made publicly available via GOV.UK. For Winter 2022 to 2023 11,729 people received a Winter Fuel Payment in the Melton Borough.
How many people in Melton Borough claimed pension credit in 2023.
Caseload statistics are routinely published and made publicly available via DWP Stat-xplore. At November 2023, there were 770 people claiming Pension Credit in Melton Borough.
How many road traffic accidents involving (a) fatalities, (b) serious injuries and (c) minor injuries have occurred at (i) Nottingham road, (ii) Belvoir road, (iii) Grantham road, (iv) Castle view road and (v) Muston lane junction on the A52 in each year from 2010.
The number of reported road collisions by collision severity and at the requested road junctions on the A52 between 2010 and 2022, for which is the latest reported year, can be found in the table below. Reported road collisions on the A52 by severity and at the junctions with requested roads, 2010 to 2022Source: DfT, STATS19YearJunctionFatal collisionsSerious collisionsSlight collisions2010Belvoir Road junction0002011Belvoir Road junction0002012Belvoir Road junction0002013Belvoir Road junction0012014Belvoir Road junction0012015Belvoir Road junction0002016Belvoir Road junction0002017Belvoir Road junction0002018Belvoir Road junction1002019Belvoir Road junction1012020Belvoir Road junction0102021Belvoir Road junction0002022Belvoir Road junction0002010Castle View Road junction0002011Castle View Road junction0022012Castle View Road junction0002013Castle View Road junction0002014Castle View Road junction0002015Castle View Road junction0002016Castle View Road junction0002017Castle View Road junction0002018Castle View Road junction0002019Castle View Road junction0002020Castle View Road junction0002021Castle View Road junction0012022Castle View Road junction0002010Grantham Road junction0002011Grantham Road junction0002012Grantham Road junction0002013Grantham Road junction0002014Grantham Road junction0002015Grantham Road junction0012016Grantham Road junction0002017Grantham Road junction0002018Grantham Road junction0012019Grantham Road junction0002020Grantham Road junction0002021Grantham Road junction0012022Grantham Road junction0002010Muston Lane junction0002011Muston Lane junction0002012Muston Lane junction0002013Muston Lane junction0002014Muston Lane junction0002015Muston Lane junction0002016Muston Lane junction0002017Muston Lane junction0002018Muston Lane junction0002019Muston Lane junction0002020Muston Lane junction0002021Muston Lane junction0002022Muston Lane junction0002010Nottingham Road junction0002011Nottingham Road junction0002012Nottingham Road junction0002013Nottingham Road junction0102014Nottingham Road junction0002015Nottingham Road junction0002016Nottingham Road junction0002017Nottingham Road junction0102018Nottingham Road junction0002019Nottingham Road junction0002020Nottingham Road junction0012021Nottingham Road junction0002022Nottingham Road junction000
With reference to the written ministerial statement of 21 May 2024 entitled Prisons safety update: wet-shave razors, HCWS493, whether she plans to implement the phased removal of wet-shave razors from an initial 30 prisons in the adult male closed estate.
I can confirm that we are continuing the plans for a phased removal of wet-shave razors and that this will be implemented in up to 30 prisons in the adult male estate in 2024/25.
What criteria National Highways use when determining which junctions qualify for funding for safety improvements.
Decisions on schemes are taken following the governance arrangements set out in National Highways’ Licence and Framework and within the level of funding agreed at the start of each Road Period. National Highways improves safety of the network through various activities including operations, maintenance and renewals; major enhancements; designated funds (including a Safety & Congestion Designated Fund). Schemes that improve safety are designed according to the safety objectives of the given section of the road network. Scheme designs are appraised for value for money and how effective they are at achieving scheme objectives.