Every parliamentary written question tabled by John Hayes this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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If she will amend the Equality Act 2010 to protect the right of people to silently pray in the United Kingdom.
Anyone should be able to privately pray when at work or accessing services and the religion or belief protections in the Equality Act 2010 (the Act) already ensure this. The Act does not take precedence over other civil or criminal law. Accordingly, amend...
How many people have been granted visas to work in the United Kingdom in the last three years without passing criminal record checks.
The Home Office undertakes thorough checks to prevent serious criminals from entering the UK. Overseas Criminal Record checks are conducted on all nationals within the Skilled Worker route along with other security checks to ensure that those entering the...
What steps his Department is taking to improve the energy efficiency of homes in South Holland and the Deepings constituency.
Support for boosting energy efficiency in homes is currently available through the Social Housing Decarbonisation Scheme, Home Upgrade Grant, Energy Company Obligation Scheme and the Great British Insulation scheme. These schemes are available across the ...
If she will publish guidance on safe access buffer zones around abortion clinics.
This Government’s priority has been to commence Safe Access Zones as quickly as possible. The College of Policing and the Crown Prosecution Service will produce guidance for the police and prosecutors.
If she will publish guidance on the application of safe access zones around abortion clinics to private property within such zones.
This Government’s priority has been to commence Safe Access Zones as quickly as possible. The College of Policing and the Crown Prosecution Service will produce guidance for the police and prosecutors.
How many and what proportion of asylum claims her Department has processed since 5 July 2024.
The Home Office publishes data on asylum in the ‘Immigration System Statistics Quarterly Release’. Data on asylum claims, initial decisions and asylum claims awaiting an initial decision is published in tables Asy_D01, Asy_D02 and Asy_D03 of the ‘Asylum a...
Communities and Local Government, how much funding was provided through the Community Ownership Fund to projects in South Holland and the Deepings constituency in each year since 2019.
The Community Ownership Fund was initially launched in 2021 under the previous government. Across its lifetime It has awarded around £100 million to over 300 projects across every region of the UK. Applications have been assessed by a fair and transparent...
What recent estimate he has made of the number of people in (a) South Holland and the Deepings constituency and (b) Lincolnshire who have unmet care needs; and what steps his Department is taking t
Local authorities are responsible for assessing individuals’ care and support needs and, where eligible, for meeting those needs. Where individuals do not meet the eligibility threshold, they can get support from their local authorities in making their ow...
How many hotels have started housing asylum seekers awaiting a decision on whether they will be granted refugee status since 5 July 2024.
The Government is determined to restore order to the asylum system so that it operates swiftly, firmly and fairly. This includes clearing the backlog to reduce demand on our accommodation estate and ending the use of hotels over time.
What steps she is taking to help reduce the number of people driving while under the influence of illegal drugs.
This Government takes road safety very seriously and reducing those killed and injured on our roads is a key priority. That is why we have announced our intention to publish a new Road Safety Strategy, the first in over a decade. We will set out next step...
Whether Ministers in his Department have met representatives of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change since 5 July 2024.
Details of Ministers’ and Permanent Secretaries' meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Published declarations include the purpose of the meeting and the names of any additional external organisa...
How many publicly available roadside electric vehicle chargers will be required for the phase out of the sale of internal combustion engine vehicles in (a) South Holland and the Deepings constituency and (b) Li
More charging infrastructure is needed across the country to support the transition to electric vehicles, and this Government has committed to accelerate the rollout. The number of public charging devices required depends on a variety of factors such as t...
What assessment he has made of trends in childhood obesity levels in (a) South Holland and The Deepings constituency and (b) Lincolnshire in each of the last three years.
The National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) collects data on children in Reception, aged four to five years old, and children in Year 6, aged 10 to 11 years old. It provides detailed trend data on children’s weight status, including childhood obesity....
Communities and Local Government, how much funding was provided through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to projects in South Holland and the Deepings constituency in each year since 2019.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) was launched in 2022/23. Funding is allocated to lead local authorities; data is not collected at a constituency level. Details of full funding allocations for lead local authorities, including the hon. Member’s local...
What assessment her Department has made of trends in the level of farm machinery theft in the last five years.
The Government recognises the importance of tackling rural crime and the impact stolen farm machinery can have on businesses. We are committed to safeguarding rural communities, with tougher measures to clamp down on anti-social behaviour, strengthened ne...
What information his Department holds on the number of community pharmacies that have closed in (a) South Holland and the Deeping constituency and (b) Lincolnshire since 2014.
The Department does not hold data prior to September 2016. There were 13 community pharmacies providing National Health Service pharmaceutical services in the South Holland and Deeping constituency on 30 June 2024, which is three fewer than in September 2...
If he will meet National Grid to discuss potential underground cabling alternatives for the proposed Grimsby to Walpole pylon plans.
The design and development of electricity transmission infrastructure is a matter for the developer, with the implications of those choices considered through the planning process. The government’s position, as set out in National Policy Statement for ele...
What estimate he has made of the potential cost of including a package of community benefits in the proposal for the Grimsby to Walpole project under the Great Grid Upgrade.
The Government cannot comment on specific projects which will come before the Secretary of State for a final planning decision. All projects, regardless of location, must go through the independent and robust planning process. We are committed to ensuring...
Whether her Department has made an estimate of the number of women affected by the changes to the State Pension age in (a) South Holland and the Deepings constituency and (b) Lincolnshire.
All women born since 6 Apr 1950 have been affected by changes to State Pension age, through changes brought in by the Pensions Acts 1995, 2007, 2011 and 2014. As State Pension age is now the same for men and women, following equalisation, all men born sin...
Communities and Local Government, if she will make the Fens a designated area for food production in planning policy.
The Government place great importance upon our agriculture and food production, and this is reflected in the National Planning Policy Framework. The Framework is clear that local planning authorities should recognise the economic and other benefits of the...