29 Nov 2024·Home Office·Answered
AskedWhat recent estimate she has made of the number of people working illegally in the food and drink sector.
ReplyThe government takes illegal working very seriously, and we are determined to clamp down on the employment of individuals with no right to work in the UK, including the sectors highlighted by the Rt Hon Gentleman. Since this government came to office, Imm...
29 Nov 2024·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
AskedFood and Rural Affairs, if he will publish a horticulture strategy for England.
ReplyWe appreciate the vital work of the horticulture industry and recognise that a long-term vision would recognise the specific needs and huge diversity of the sector.As part of our mission-driven government, and in partnership with the sector, we are consid...
29 Nov 2024·Home Office·Answered
AskedIf she will make an estimate of the number of people working illegally in nail bars in England and Wales.
ReplyThe government takes illegal working very seriously, and we are determined to clamp down on the employment of individuals with no right to work in the UK, including the sectors highlighted by the Rt Hon Gentleman. Since this government came to office, Imm...
29 Nov 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhat steps she is taking to increase the level of funding for railways in Lincolnshire.
ReplyThe Budget and first phase of the Spending Review reaffirmed our commitment to funding for rail and confirmed our commitments to transformative major projects. This builds on the regulatory settlement for the current 5-year period, which ensures continued...
29 Nov 2024·Home Office·Answered
AskedIf she will hold discussions with the Office for National Statistics on the reliability of its immigration statistics.
ReplyThe development of the long-term international migration statistics are a matter for the independent Office for National Statistics (ONS). The UK Statistics Authority oversees the quality and reliability of national statistics. The ONS’ migration statisti...
29 Nov 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedIf she will make an assessment of potential impact of reopening Littleworth Railway station at Deeping St Nicholas on the local economy.
ReplyThe Government believes that local transport authorities and local leaders are best placed to prioritise and take forward transport projects which are most appropriate for the areas they serve.Reopening Littleworth railway station is currently not a gover...
29 Nov 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedIf she will make an assessment of the potential economic merits of existing East Midlands rail services stopping at (a) Deeping St Nicholas and (b) Donington.
ReplyThe Department has no current plans for an economic assessment into the re-opening of stations at Deeping St Nicholas (Littleworth) or Donington (Donington Road).
29 Nov 2024·Women and Equalities·Answered
AskedHow many full time equivalent staff are employed by the Race Equality Unit.
ReplyThere is currently a total of 7 full time equivalent staff within the Race Equality Unit.
29 Nov 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, whether external (a) guidance and (b) training has been contracted for discussing (i) unconscious bias, (ii) critical race theory and (iii) decolonisation with staff in her Department.
ReplyThe information requested is not centrally held.However, Ministers believe that the application of critical race theory threatens to undermine integration and community cohesion, by exaggerating differences within local communities. Instead, we should be ...
28 Nov 2024·Home Office·Answered
AskedIf she will make it her policy to introduce a cap on annual net migration.
ReplyThe Prime Minister has made clear the Government will not be introducing a cap on migration. Instead, the Government wants to see immigration come down significantly and we will take an evidence-based approach, linking migration policy to skills policy so...
28 Nov 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, if she will make it her policy to ensure that a proportion of the money raised from the statutory levy on gambling operators will be allocated to (a) charities and (b) other organisations that fo
ReplyAs set out in the Government’s response to the consultation on the statutory levy, we will introduce a statutory levy charged to all licensed gambling operators to fund the research, prevention and treatment of gambling-related harm.The government is clea...
27 Nov 2024·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
AskedFood and Rural Affairs, if he will ban the importation of pregnant cats in the last half of their pregnancy.
ReplyThe Government recently announced its support for the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill, a Private Members’ Bill sponsored by Dr Danny Chambers MP. The Bill will give the government powers to prevent the supply of low-welfare pets to ...
27 Nov 2024·Home Office·Answered
AskedHow much police forces in England and Wales spent on roles related to equity, diversity and inclusion in the last three years.
ReplyThe Home Office does not hold information relating to how much money is spent by police forces on roles related to equity, diversity and inclusion.Decisions on how funding and resources are utilised are an operational matter for Chief Constables and local...
26 Nov 2024·Home Office·Answered
AskedWhat recent estimate she has made of the number of people working illegally in car washes.
ReplyThe government takes illegal working very seriously, and we are determined to clamp down on the employment of individuals with no right to work in the UK, including the sectors highlighted by the Rt Hon Gentleman. Since this government came to office, Imm...
26 Nov 2024·Home Office·Answered
AskedIf she will make an estimate of the number of people working illegally in the construction industry.
ReplyThe government takes illegal working very seriously, and we are determined to clamp down on the employment of individuals with no right to work in the UK, including the sectors highlighted by the Rt Hon Gentleman. Since this government came to office, Imm...
26 Nov 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
AskedWhat steps he is taking to increase (a) recruitment and (b) retention of NHS staff in (i) South Holland and the Deepings constituency and (ii) Lincolnshire.
ReplyThis information is not collected centrally. National Health Service organisations are responsible for their own recruitment and develop their own workforce plans based on service needs. At a national level, we are committed to training the staff the NHS ...
26 Nov 2024·Home Office·Answered
AskedHow many business owners have been charged with employing illegal workers in each of the last three years.
ReplyThe government takes illegal working very seriously, and we are determined to clamp down on the employment of individuals with no right to work in the UK, including the sectors highlighted by the Rt Hon Gentleman. Since this government came to office, Imm...
26 Nov 2024·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
AskedFor what reason there is no mention of (a) farming and (b) agriculture in the Government's industrial strategy entitled Invest 2035: the UK's modern industrial strategy, published in October 2024.
ReplyThe Industrial Strategy identified eight growth-driving sectors but all sectors can shape and will benefit from wider policy reform through the Industrial Strategy’s cross-cutting policies alongside the broader Growth Mission. This will create the pro-bus...
25 Nov 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
AskedHow many and what proportion of GP surgeries in South Holland and the Deepings constituency are rated as (a) outstanding and (b) good by the Care Quality Commission.
ReplyAs of 27 November 2024, there are nine general practice surgeries in the South Holland and the Deepings constituency. Of these, one, or 11%, is rated Outstanding, and eight, or 89%, are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission.
25 Nov 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhat steps she is taking to improve access to public transport in rural areas within (a) South Holland and the Deepings constituency and (b) Lincolnshire.
ReplyThe government knows that Britain needs a modern transport network to help kickstart economic growth. Good local bus services are an essential part of prosperous and sustainable communities. As announced in the King’s Speech, the Government will pass the ...