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Written questions by Thomas.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Fred Thomas this session, with the full answer and department. Back to the MP page.

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3 Dec 2024·Ministry of Justice·Answered
Asked

What the recall rate was for offenders released under the End of Custody Supervised License scheme between October 2023 and June 2024.

Reply

The recall rate for people released under the End of Custody Supervised Licence (ECSL) scheme that have been recalled in the most recent period for which data is available could only be obtained at a disproportionate cost.9,782 number of recalls took place between April 2024 and June 2024, which coincides with the highest level of quarterly ECSL releases under the previous Government.

3 Dec 2024·Ministry of Justice·Answered
Asked

How many prison places have been added to the estate since 5 July 2024.

Reply

475 places have been delivered as part of the 20,000 place prison programmes since this Government took office on 5 July 2024. We will be publishing a 10 year capacity strategy by the end of the year.

8 Oct 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
Asked

What steps he is taking to ensure the future of the UK's submersible capabilities.

Reply

This Government’s unwavering commitment to the triple lock to our nuclear deterrent is underpinned by major infrastructure programmes underway on the Clyde and in Devonport and the Dreadnought submarine programme in Barrow-in-Furness.Our commitment to SSN-AUKUS and the increased use of uncrewed submersibles will also modernise the Royal Navy’s subsea capabilities.

4 Oct 2024·Treasury·Answered
Asked

If she will re-establish the Office of Government Commerce.

Reply

There are no plans to re-establish the Office of Government Commerce (OGC). The principal functions of the OGC are being successfully delivered by the Government Commercial Function including the Crown Commercial Service.

17 Jul 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
Asked

What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of access to primary care services.

Reply

Too many patients are finding it impossible to access care. In May, a staggering 1.4 million patients waited for over a month for an appointment. That is why we are committed to: fix the front door to the NHS; bring back the family doctor; and shift the focus of care away from hospitals and into the community.

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