Every parliamentary written question tabled by Neil Duncan-Jordan this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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Whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a maximum number of appointments each GP can undertake in one day.
We hugely value the critical role that general practitioners (GPs) play, and GPs are delivering more appointments than ever before. No evaluation has been conducted to determine the merits of introducing a maximum number of appointments each GP can undert...
Whether her Department has considered the potential merits of (a) reviewing and (b) reforming the Carer's Allowance.
Unpaid carers play a vital role in supporting elderly or disabled relatives or friends. Sometimes unpaid carers will need to turn to the benefit system for financial support, so it is right that we keep Carer’s Allowance under review, to see if it is meet...
Whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of publishing a National Carers Strategy.
This Government is committed to ensuring that families have the support that they need. The Government has heard the calls for a National Carers Strategy. This must be addressed in the wider context of the urgent need for a renewed vision for adult social...
If she will make an assessment of the potential merits of adding Attendance Allowance to the list of benefits that qualify for the Winter Fuel Payment.
This Government is committed to pensioners. Everyone in our society, no matter their working history or savings deserves a comfortable and dignified retirement. Given the substantial pressures faced by the public finances this year and next, the Governmen...
What steps her Department is taking to reform the Work Capability Assessment.
The government is committed to reforming or replacing the Work Capability Assessment, alongside putting in place a proper plan to support disabled people into work. We will say more about this in due course. We will continue to engage with stakeholders to...
If he will make it his policy to implement the recommendations of Blood Cancer UK's Action Plan.
It is a priority for the Government to support the National Health Service to diagnose cancer, including blood cancer, as quickly as possible to treat it faster and to improve outcomes. This is supported by NHS England’s key ambition on cancer to meet the...
What steps his Department is taking to encourage the use of sunscreen to help prevent (a) melanoma and (b) other skin cancers.
The Department would advise people to the follow the National Health Service guidance on using sunscreen. This advice is available at the following link:https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety/
What steps he is taking to help improve NHS health and social care services.
We have made it our mission to build a National Health Service that is fit for the future. We aim to shorten the time people spend in ill health, reduce health inequalities, and support economic growth.Reform is at the heart of this mission and will be de...
Media and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the level of Arts Council England funding to the English National Opera on the availability of (a) free tickets to young adults and (b) o
Decisions about arts funding are subject to the arm’s-length principle and are made by Arts Council England. In December 2023, Arts Council England and English National Opera agreed £24m funding for 2024-2026. This will enable ENO to continue to deliver a...
Whether pensioners who qualify for pension credit after 22 September 2024 and before 31 December 2024 are entitled to receive the winter fuel payment during winter 2024-25.
A claim for Pension Credit may be backdated for up to three months as long as the entitlement conditions are met during that period. This means that a pensioner who was eligible for, but had not claimed, Pension Credit during the qualifying week for the W...
For the number of pensioners with an annual income of between £15,000 and £20,000.
We estimate that the number of pensioner units with an annual income of between £15,000 and £20,000 is approximately 1.5 million. This number has been rounded to the nearest 100,000. This estimate is based on Pensioners’ Incomes data derived from the Fami...
Whether she has made an estimate of how many pensioners not receiving Pension Credit are spending more than 10% of their income on energy bills.
Information relating to Pension Credit eligibility is only available via take-up statistics. The latest available Pension Credit take-up statistics for Great Britain cover the financial year 2021 to 2022 and are available at: Income-related benefits: esti...
How many pensioners have an annual income of between £11,383 and £20,000.
We estimate that the number of pensioner units with an annual income of between £11,383 and £20,000 is approximately 2.3 million. This number has been rounded to the nearest 100,000. This estimate is based on Pensioners’ Incomes data derived from the Fami...
If she will set up a Pensioner Task Force to (a) assess intersecting issues of income, housing, health and fuel costs and (b) make recommendations to tackle pensioner poverty.
We are determined to support pensioners and give them the dignity and security they deserve in retirement. The Government has committed to reviewing the pensions landscape. The first phase, focusing on investment outcomes, began in July and we will follow...
Whether she is taking steps to establish a long-term strategy to end pensioner poverty.
This Government takes pensioner poverty extremely seriously – everyone in our society, no matter their working history or savings deserves a comfortable and dignified retirement.As part of Pension Credit Awareness Week of Action, we joined forces with nat...
If he will take steps to negotiate a youth mobility scheme with the EU.
We will work to reset the relationship with our European friends to strengthen ties, secure a broad-based security pact and tackle barriers to trade.We have no plans for an EU-wide youth mobility scheme and there will be no return to freedom of movement.
Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure there is adequate provision for youth services in all regions.
This Government is committed to giving all young people the chance to reach their full potential and recognises the vital role that youth services and activities play in improving their life chances and wellbeing.As set out in section 507B of the Education Act 1996, local authorities have a statutory duty to secure, so far as is reasonably practicable, sufficient provision of educational and recreational leisure-time activities for young people. This is funded from the local government settlement.Additionally, as a government we are keen to ensure that there is appropriate youth provision to stop young people being drawn into crime and facing other poor outcomes. This is why we are creating the Young Futures programme, which will see the establishment of Prevention Partnerships in every local authority and the rollout of youth hubs across England and Wales. These Partnerships, supported by a network of hubs, will bring local services together and deliver support for young people to help them live safe and healthy lives.This will build on the DCMS funding to invest £500 million in youth services to ensure every young person will have access to regular clubs and activities, adventures away from home and opportunities to volunteer.
Food and Rural Affairs, when he plans to bring forward legislative proposals to end trail hunting.
This is a devolved matter with regard to Scotland and NI; hunting with dogs is a reserved matter with respect to Wales and therefore, the information provided relates to England and Wales. The Government is committed to enacting a ban on Trail Hunting, and work to determine the best approach for doing so is ongoing. Further announcements will be made in due course.
Whether she plans to continue (a) funding and (b) support for Local Skills Improvement Plans.
Local Skills Improvement Plans are a valuable source of information for local skills training providers, employers and stakeholders, and will provide important intelligence for the newly established Skills England. The current grant-funding period for the designated employer representative bodies leading the development, implementation and review of each Local Skills Improvement Plan runs until March 2025. Future funding arrangements for Local Skills Improvement Plans will be considered as part of the current Spending Review.
Whether she plans to exempt the children of military families from the proposal to apply VAT to private school fees.
The Government is committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity, ensuring every child has access to high-quality education, which is why we have made the tough decision to end tax breaks for private schools. This will raise revenue for essential public services, including investing in the education system. Recognising the enormous sacrifices our military families make, the Ministry of Defence provide the Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) to eligible Service Personnel. The government will monitor closely the impact of these policy changes on affected military families and the upcoming Spending Review is the right time to consider any changes to this scheme. The Government has published a technical Note and draft VAT legislation outlining the changes; a technical consultation will be open until 15 September.