Every parliamentary written question tabled by Jo Platt this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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Whether her Department is taking steps to help reduce pay inequalities based on class in the private sector.
We are committed to delivering better life chances for all - breaking the link between background and success. At the Budget, the Chancellor announced increases to both the National Minimum Wage (16.3% for those aged 18-20) and the National Living Wage (6...
Whether the Office for Equality and Opportunity is taking steps to measure links between differences in pay and the socioeconomic background of employees.
We are committed to delivering better life chances for all - breaking the link between background and success. At the Budget, the Chancellor announced increases to both the National Minimum Wage (16.3% for those aged 18-20) and the National Living Wage (6...
What steps her Department is taking to help local authorities support kinship carers.
The department recognises the important role that kinship carers play in caring for some of the most vulnerable children and the role of local authorities to support them.The government has recently announced a £40 million package to trial a new kinship a...
If he will have discussions with (a) the National Autistic Society and (b) other autism charities on (i) mental health reform and (ii) the detention of autistic people in mental health hospitals.
On 17 July 2024, the King’s Speech set out the Government’s commitment to modernise the Mental Health Act. Department officials are now working to prepare the Mental Health Bill for introduction when parliamentary time allows.As part of the Department’s p...
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Dynamic Support Register in preventing autistic people from being detained in mental health hospitals.
NHS England published updated policy and guidance on Dynamic Support Registers (DSRs) and Care (Education) and Treatment Reviews (C(E)TRs) on 25 January 2023, for implementation from 1 May 2023. The purpose of the updated policy and guidance is to help en...
What steps she is taking to ensure that mainstream schools are (a) inclusive and (b) supportive of autistic pupils.
For too long the education and care system has not met the needs of all children, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), with parents struggling to get their children the support they need and deserve. This government’s...
What steps he is taking to support Integrated Care Boards to ensure appropriate provision of autism (a) assessment and (b) support services.
The Department is currently considering next steps to improve diagnostic assessment and support for autistic people. It is the responsibility of integrated care boards (ICBs) to make available appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of the...
Whether his Department has had round tables with suppliers of methylphenidate prolonged-release tablets since April 2024; what discussions his Department has had on the difficulties suppliers are f
The Department has been working hard with industry and NHS England to help resolve supply issues with some attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medicines, which are affecting the United Kingdom and other countries around the world. As a result ...
What progress his Department is making with manufacturers on resolving issues of ADHD medicine supply.
The Department monitors and manages medicine supply at a national level so that stocks remain available to meet regional and local demand. Information is not collected on a local level.The Department has been working hard with industry and NHS England to ...
What steps he is taking to help people who are unable to access the ADHD medication they need.
The Department monitors and manages medicine supply at a national level so that stocks remain available to meet regional and local demand. Information is not collected on a local level.The Department has been working hard with industry and NHS England to ...
What steps he is taking to coordinate a local plan with (a) NHS Trusts and (b) healthcare organisations to help tackle shortages of ADHD medication .
The Department monitors and manages medicine supply at a national level so that stocks remain available to meet regional and local demand. Information is not collected on a local level.The Department has been working hard with industry and NHS England to ...