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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How many retailers were handed fines by the Groceries Code Adjudicator in (a) 2022 and (b) 2023.
The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) has powers to investigate where there are reasonable grounds to suspect the Code has been breached by a designated retailer. If an investigation finds the Code has been breached, the GCA can make recommendations, requi...
Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make it his policy to encourage Government Departments in Whitehall to prioritise the (a) procurement and (b) purchase of British produced (i) food and (ii) drink.
As set out in the manifesto, we have an ambition to supply half of all food and drink into the public sector from local, British producers or those certified to higher environmental standards, whilst remaining in line with our World Trade Organization and...
If he will meet nuclear test veterans to discuss compensation.
I am committed to regularly meeting with veterans to learn about their experiences and understand how the Government can provide the right support to them. This is a Government of service that will always stand up for those who serve our country. I have a...
Pursuant to the Answer of 6 September 2024 to Question 1875 on Armed Forces: Radiation Exposure, which stakeholders he plans to consult on the commemorative medal criteria.
The review of the eligibility criteria for the Nuclear Test Medal will necessarily require consultation with other Government Departments including the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and the Cabinet Office. Any proposed changes to the crite...
What steps she is taking to support job creation schemes in (a) South Holland and the Deepings constituency and (b) Lincolnshire.
As set out in our manifesto, we are committed to transforming our employment support system, to delivering the Youth Guarantee and to working with local areas to tackle inactivity. The Jobcentre Plus Lincolnshire Partnership Team works closely with Southe...
How many civil servants working in Whitehall are not UK nationals.
Data regarding the nationality of candidates working in Whitehall is not held centrally by the Cabinet Office.
Whether she has had recent discussions with HMRC on tackling the illicit tobacco trade.
There have been, and will continue to be, discussions between HMT Ministers and HMRC officials on a range of issues including tackling the illicit tobacco trade. The government is committed to tackling illicit tobacco which has significant negative impact...
How many shops have been served closure orders for the sale of illegal tobacco and vapes in (a) South Holland and the Deepings constituency and (b) Lincolnshire in each of the last five years.
The management of served closure orders is an operational matter for the Police.
If she will meet Network Rail to discuss electrifying the Peterborough to Doncaster railway line.
Ministers meet regularly with Network Rail and a variety of matters will be discussed.
Communities and Local Government, how much funding his Department has provided for library resources in Lincolnshire County Council in each of the last five years.
Funding for local councils is provided through the Local Government Finance Settlement. The majority of Settlement funding is unringfenced for local authorities to use as they wish, including funding local libraries.We recognise that councils know their c...
How many asylum seekers have been sent from the Republic of Ireland to the United Kingdom in the last six months.
Following our departure from the EU, the previous government agreed to an operational arrangement with Ireland which allows for the return and readmission of asylum seekers. Ireland has not returned anyone to the UK under these arrangements in the last si...
Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make it his policy to help support public bodies to prioritise the purchase of British produced (a) food and (b) drink.
As set out in the manifesto, we have an ambition to supply half of all food and drink into the public sector from local, British producers or those certified to higher environmental standards, whilst remaining in line with our World Trade Organization and...
Whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of introducing VAT on independent schools on faith groups.
On 29 July, the Government announced that, as of 1 January 2025, all education services and vocational training provided by a private school in the UK for a charge will be subject to VAT at the standard rate of 20 per cent. This will also apply to boardin...
Whether she has had recent discussions with the National Crime Agency on tackling the illicit tobacco trade.
Tackling the illicit tobacco trade is the responsibility of HMRC and Border Force, who carry out enforcement activity throughout the illicit supply chain and are supported at retail level by Trading Standards. Last year this enforcement activity resulted ...
What steps her Department is taking to help increase the number of passenger miles travelled by bus in Lincolnshire.
The government knows that Britain needs a modern transport network to help kickstart economic growth. Buses are the most commonly used mode of public transport in Britain, and good local bus services are an essential part of prosperous and sustainable com...
Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to promote access to sports for (a) young people and (b) people with disabilities in South Holland and the Deepings constituency.
The Government is committed to doing more to ensure that everyone, including children and young people and those with disabilities, has access to and benefits from quality sport and physical activity opportunities. Sport and physical activity is central t...
If she will make an assessment of the potential economic benefits of introducing a Sunday service for trains serving Spalding railway station.
There are no plans for such an assessment, but local transport authorities are free to put together a business case for consideration by the rail industry should they so wish.
How many people will be released from prisons in Lincolnshire under the early release scheme.
Data on SDS40 releases in specific areas such as Lincolnshire forms a subset of data intended for future publication. The number of prison places projected to be saved nationally is in the Impact Assessment published on 17 July 2024.
If she will take steps to introduce a rail freight terminal near Spalding.
The Government recognises that the economic and environmental potential of rail freight is significant and is fully committed to supporting its growth. Under our plans to deliver the biggest overhaul of the railways in a generation, Great British Railways...
What steps she is taking to tackle online grooming of children.
We are committed to working across government to take robust action to better safeguard children from all forms of child sexual abuse, including online grooming, and to ensure victims and survivors receive appropriate care and support while perpetrators f...