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How many merchant seafarers were employed on vessels chartered by the UK Hydrographic Office in each year since 2015-16.
YearMerchant seafarers employed on vessels chartered by the UK Hydrographic Office2015-161 for 66 days2016-1702017-181 for 20 days2018-1902019-2002021-2202022-232 for 28 days2023/2402024-250
What recent discussions she has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Maritime and Coastguard Agency on the UK Civil Hydrography Programme.
The Secretary of State has not had any discussions with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency or Cabinet colleagues regarding the UK Civil Hydrography Programme.
How much and what proportion of the UK Hydrographic Office's annual budget was spent on chartering commercial ships in each of the last 10 years.
YearCost (£)Proportion of UK Hydographic Office budget spent on chartering commercial ships (%)2015-16257170.042016-17348390.052017-18441170.082018-19002019-20002021-22002022-23521040.072023-24002024-2500
Pursuant to the Answer of 29 April 2025 to Question 45575 on Orgreave, what her planned timeline is for announcing an investigation or inquiry into the events at Orgreave.
The Home Secretary and the Minister of State for Policing and Crime Prevention have been meeting with a number of stakeholders to discuss the delivery of the Government’s manifesto commitment on Orgreave.Next steps will be announced in the normal way in due course.
If he will publish his Department's contract with Foreland Shipping Limited for strategic sealift services.
The Interim Strategic Sealift Contract DSCOM/CB/2255 was published on Contracts Finder on 11 December 2024. Please see link below to publication: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfa45e46-6b5e-4bfc-8fb4-3c5737e9db2e
If he will list his Department’s existing contracts with (a) service, (b) vessel and (c) civilian crew providers in the maritime sector.
This information is not held in the format requested.
If he will list the charter agreements between his Department and shipowners that were signed in each year since 2000-01.
It is taking time to collate and review the required information. I will write to the hon. Member and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.
What recent discussions he has had with (a) trade unions and (b) Foreland Shipping on his Department’s contract for strategic sealift services.
The Ministry of Defence has frequent discussions with Foreland Shipping Limited (FSL) on the delivery of the contracted service, in accordance with the contract terms, conditions and obligations of the Interim Strategic Sealift Contract.
If he will support direct employment of UK resident seafarers in his Department's (a) service contract and (b) vessel charter agreements with private shipowners.
It is taking time to collate and review the required information. I will write to the hon. Member and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.
What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of pay and conditions for merchant seafarers on Point-Class Ro-Ro vessels operated by Foreland Shipping under contract with his Department.
The long-term nature of this contract guarantees stable employment for workers across the nation. The contract was awarded and is governed by the laws of England including all relevant employment legislation. The investment reflects the Government’s commitment to supporting jobs, driving economic growth, and safeguarding the UK’s national security.
What discussions he has had with the National Shipbuilding Office on the procurement of strategic sealift capacity for operational use after the expiry of the current contract with Foreland Shipping Limited in December 2031.
No decisions have been made on Strategic Sealift. The project team are developing the strategic outline case, and the National Shipbuilding Office is engaged with the relevant parties in this process.
Pursuant to the Answer of 28 April 2025 to Question 47191 on Radiotherapy: Medical Equipment, if he will ensure that trusts outside of (a) London and (b) the South East are prioritised for future funding (i) to replace radiotherapy equipment and (ii) for additional radiotherapy treatment.
NHS England wrote to all radiotherapy treatment providers, including those outside of London and the South East, inviting them to apply for funding to replace ageing radiotherapy machines.To help to address accessibility to radiotherapy, the Department has allocated £70 million in funding for 28 new radiotherapy machines to trusts across the country to replace outdated machines, 18 of which are located outside of London and the South East of England.All future spending commitments beyond 2025/26 will be determined through the next phase of the Spending Review process, which will conclude in June.
What data her Department holds on the cumulative number of years of experience of police officers by force.
The Home Office collects and publishes data annually on the length of service of police officers in post, as at 31 March each year, in the ‘Police workforce, England and Wales’ statistical bulletin, available at https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/police-workforce-england-and-wales.This data has been published since 2016 and can be found in the open data table ‘Police workforce, England and Wales, 31 March 2024: length of service open data tables’, available at https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/669a920ba3c2a28abb50d34d/open-data-table-police-workforce-length-of-service-240724.ods. This breaks down officers’ length of service into grouped categories.
Pursuant to the Answer of 7 April 2025 to Question 41044 on Radiotherapy: Medical Equipment, whether there is funding remaining for hospital trusts wishing to submit late applications for radiotherapy equipment.
The bidding round has been completed and there are no plans to accept further applications.
What her planned timeline is for launching an inquiry into the events at Orgreave during the miners' strike.
The Home Secretary and the Minister of State for Policing, Fire and Crime have already met with the Orgreave and Truth and Justice Campaign and the National Union of Mineworkers to discuss the Government’s manifesto commitment of holding an investigation or inquiry into the events at Orgreave. in October 2024. Ministers found this to be a positive meeting and have been meeting with a number of stakeholders to discuss the manifesto commitment for an investigation or inquiry into the events at Orgreave. Next steps will be announced in due course.
If she will meet representatives of the Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign to discuss the potential merits of launching an inquiry into the events at Orgreave during the miners' strike.
The Home Secretary and the Minister of State for Policing, Fire and Crime have already met with the Orgreave and Truth and Justice Campaign and the National Union of Mineworkers to discuss the Government’s manifesto commitment of holding an investigation or inquiry into the events at Orgreave. in October 2024. Ministers found this to be a positive meeting and have been meeting with a number of stakeholders to discuss the manifesto commitment for an investigation or inquiry into the events at Orgreave. Next steps will be announced in due course.
Pursuant to the Answer of 7 April 2025 to Question 41043, what the criteria was for these funding awards to NHS foundation trusts.
Funding was allocated to trusts using criteria that NHS England developed. These criteria focused on the age of the machine being replaced, the proportion of older machines in use within the trust, and the trust’s performance on radiotherapy.
Communities and Local Government, what recent assessment she has made of the potential contribution of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust to Local Growth Plans in former coalfields areas with capital funding from government.
Local leadership is at the heart of our mission to achieve higher growth - harnessing the expertise that exists in devolved institutions and local communities. National government will work in partnership with local stakeholders, such as the Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT), to empower places to deliver improved outcomes. Mayoral Local Growth Plans are the cornerstone of this place-based approach. These will articulate a ten-year vision for growth, setting out their region’s unique strengths, identifying shared priorities of national importance to be taken forwardly jointly with the UK Government, and highlighting the most attractive opportunities for private sector investment. Several plans – including for the North East Combined Authority and the West Midlands Combined Authority – will serve coalfield communities. The Government will consider the request for funding from the CRT at HM Treasury’s 2025 multi-year spending review. I am pleased to be meeting with Andy Lock to discuss the work of the CRT.
Pursuant to the Answer of 7 April 2025 to Question 41044, what was the criteria for the award of this funding to NHS foundation trusts.
In 2024/25, we prioritised funding for a small number of trusts to replace the most aged radiotherapy equipment. Funding was allocated based on the age of the equipment to be replaced, replacement machine availability, and the trust’s ability to take delivery and pay for the equipment by 31 March 25.
How much and what proportion of the Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Improvement Grant will be allocated to (a) inpatient detoxification, (b) housing support, (c) rough sleeping drug and alcohol treatment and (d) supplemental substance misuse and recovery elements in the 2025-26 financial year.
Through the Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Improvement Grant (DATRIG), the Department is providing a total of £310 million in additional targeted funding to improve drug and alcohol services and recovery support.Local authorities are responsible for commissioning drug and alcohol treatment and recovery services to meet local need. Further details are available at the following link:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-and-recovery-funding-2025-to-2026/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-and-recovery-funding-allocations-2025-to-2026For 2025/26, the Rough Sleeping Drug and Alcohol Treatment Grant (RSDATG) component of the DATRIG was published separately. £58.7 million is being provided through this component to support people sleeping rough or at risk of sleeping rough with drug and alcohol treatment needs. Further information can be found at the following link:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rough-sleeping-drug-and-alcohol-treatment-grant-2025-to-2026-funding-allocationsDue to there being some local authority flexibility around DATRIG spend, the previously separate grant components, other than the RSDATG element, have not been published.The DATRIG is new for this financial year. Before 2025/26, the RSDATG was a standalone grant, and up to £186.5 million was available between 2022 and 2025 to fund targeted drug and alcohol treatment services and support for the rough sleeping population in 83 local authorities and via five pan-London projects. Up to £75 million was available for the RSDATG programme between 2020 and 2022.