Written questions by Timothy.

What industrial disputes are ongoing within (a) their Department and (b) each of the arm’s length bodies connected to their Department; how many (i) staff and (ii) contractors are involved in each dispute; what the form of industrial action is in each dispute; which recognised trade union is involved in each dispute; what the substantive matter is that is being disputed in each case; and what steps he plans to take to end each dispute.

No recognised trade union currently holds a mandate to call industrial action in the Department for Transport or its Executive Agencies.Members of PCS and Prospect unions in the Civil Aviation Authority have voted to take industrial action in a dispute over pay. The CAA is a statutory corporation and a public corporation of the Department for Transport. The number of staff potentially involved in the dispute is approximately 1,600, although it is estimated that 22% of staff are members of these unions.PCS has called for a two-day strike commencing on 16 January followed by an overtime ban and work to rule.Prospect has called for an overtime ban and work to rule commencing on 20 January.Ministers look forward to a speedy resolution of this dispute and note that discussions between CAA management and unions are continuing. The pay of employees of the CAA is wholly a matter for the organisation itself.

What industrial disputes are ongoing within (a) their Department and (b) each of the arm’s length bodies connected to their Department; how many (i) staff and (ii) contractors are involved in each dispute; what the form of industrial action is in each dispute; which recognised trade union is involved in each dispute; what the substantive matter is that is being disputed in each case; and what steps he plans to take to end each dispute.

The Scotland Office does not employ staff directly. All staff that join do so on an assignment, loan or secondment from other Government bodies, principally the Scottish Government and the Ministry of Justice, who remain the employers.There are currently no ongoing industrial disputes with the Ministry of Justice or the Scottish Government employees.

Media and Sport, what industrial disputes are ongoing within (a) their Department and (b) each of the arm’s length bodies connected to their Department; how many (i) staff and (ii) contractors are involved in each dispute; what the form of industrial action is in each dispute; which recognised trade union is involved in each dispute; what the substantive matter is that is being disputed in each case; and what steps he plans to take to end each dispute.

There are currently no ongoing industrial disputes within DCMS. Our arm’s length bodies are independent employers and are responsible for their own industrial relations.

What industrial disputes are ongoing within (a) their Department and (b) each of the arm’s length bodies connected to their Department; how many (i) staff and (ii) contractors are involved in each dispute; what the form of industrial action is in each dispute; which recognised trade union is involved in each dispute; what the substantive matter is that is being disputed in each case; and what steps he plans to take to end each dispute.

There are no ongoing industrial disputes within the Department or our arm's length bodies connected to the Department.

Whether she plans to decolonise the (a) artwork and (b) heritage assets in (i) her Department, (ii) the (A) courts and (B) prison estates and (iii) each of her Department's arm's length bodies.

There has been no change in the Ministry of Justice’s management of artwork or heritage assets across our estate since the previous administration.As separate entities, the responsibility for creating policy and guidance for artwork sits with each individual Arm’s Length Body, rather than with the Department.

Whether he plans to decolonise the (a) artwork and (b) heritage assets in (i) his Department and (ii) each of its arm's length bodies.

There has been no change in the Department for Business and Trade’s management of artwork or heritage assets since the previous administration. As separate entities, the responsibility for creating policy and guidance for artwork sits with each individual Arm’s Length Body, rather than with the Department.

Whether he plans to decolonise the (a) artwork and (b) heritage assets in (i) his Department and (ii) each of its arm's length bodies.

The Department is a customer of the Government Property Agency (GPA) in its office locations. Artwork that is displayed in these locations is owned by Government Art Collection which is part of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. GPA is responsible for any heritage assets. As separate entities, arm’s-length body are responsible for artwork and heritage items that sit within their office locations, rather than with the Department.

If she will take steps with City of London Police to improve (a) the (i) support services and (ii) reporting tools available to victims of fraud and (b) the quality of intelligence on fraud provided to police forces.

We are replacing the current Action Fraud service with a new improved service. The new service will have an upgraded call centre and a new user-friendly, accessible website for reporting fraud, offering simpler pathways to support and guidance. The service will also offer a new data and intelligence platform to speed up the analysis and dissemination of reports to police forces for investigation.Victims will also get better updates on the progress of their report and there will be faster identification of the most vulnerable victims to receive enhanced support, including through the National Economic Crime Victim Care Unit (NECVCU).The aim of NECVCU is for victims to feel safe and more confident following contact, whilst assisting them to cope and recover from the crime and significantly reduce the likelihood of repeat victimisation. Since its inception in 2018, NECVCU has supported 440,994 victims of fraud and since January 2021, NECVCU has also helped victims recover £3,685,201.

Whether she plans to decolonise the (a) artwork and (b) heritage assets in (i) her Department, (ii) HMRC, (iii) the Valuation Office Agency and (iv) the other arm’s length bodies in her Department.

There has been no change in HM Treasury’s management of artwork or heritage assets since the previous administration.The responsibility for creating policy and guidance for artwork sits with HMRC, the VOA and each individual arm’s length body, rather than HMT.

Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to decolonise the (a) artwork and (b) heritage assets in (i) his Department and (ii) each of its arm’s length bodies.

The Department is a customer of the Government Property Agency (GPA) in its office locations. Artwork that is displayed in these locations is owned by Government Art Collection which is part of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. GPA is responsible for any heritage assets.As separate entities, arm’s-length body are responsible for artwork and heritage items that sit within their office locations, rather than with the Department.

Whether he plans to decolonise the (a) artwork and (b) heritage assets in (i) her Department and (ii) each of its arm's length bodies.

There has been no change in the Scotland Office’s management of artwork or heritage assets since the previous administration. The Scotland Office is pleased to showcase the best of Scottish art in partnership with the Fleming Collection and the Government Art Collection. Last year, the Government also announced that works of art by five contemporary artists from across Scotland would be displayed in embassies and government buildings around the world as part of a Government Art Collection project; I am delighted to see these contemporary artists having their work promoted by the UK Government.

Whether he plans to decolonise the (a) artwork and (b) heritage assets in (i) her Department and (ii) each of its arm's length bodies.

There has been no change in the Northern Ireland Office’s management of artwork or heritage assets since the previous administration.As separate entities, the responsibility for creating policy and guidance for artwork sits with each individual Arm’s Length Body, rather than with the Department.

What industrial disputes are ongoing within (a) her Department and (b) each of the arm’s length bodies connected to her Department; how many (i) staff and (ii) contractors are involved in each dispute; what the form of industrial action is in each dispute; which recognised trade union is involved in each dispute; what the substantive matter is that is being disputed in each case; and what steps she plans to take to end each dispute.

There are no industrial disputes ongoing within the Department for Education or any associated Arm’s Length Bodies.

Whether she plans to decolonise the (a) artwork and (b) heritage assets in (i) her Department and (ii) each of its arm’s length bodies.

The department does not hold art or heritage assets.The department borrows art from the government Art Collection for use in the Ministerial suite. There has been no change in the Cabinet Office’s management of artwork or heritage assets since the previous administration.The department occupies Sanctuary Buildings in London, a partially Grade II listed building (predominantly its façade). Sanctuary Buildings is leased from a private landlord via the Government Property Agency.As separate entities, the responsibility for creating policy and guidance for artwork and heritage assets sits with each individual Arm’s Length Body, rather than with the department. However, they do not hold art or heritage assets.

Media and Sport, whether she plans to decolonise the (a) artwork and (b) heritage assets in (i) her Department and (ii) each of its arm’s length bodies; what the policy of the Government Art Collection is on decolonisation of government art; and what guidance she has issued to (A) museums and (B) National Archives on decolonisation of their collections.

No, we have no such plans and have issued no such guidance.

Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to decolonise the (a) artwork and (b) heritage assets in (i) her Department and (ii) each of its arm's length bodies.

The Art displayed within MHCLG is part of the Government Property Art Collection. Our only heritage asset is New Burlington House, and the day to day management including decisions on cultural issues falls to the tenants who occupy the building.As separate entities, the responsibility for creating policy and guidance for artwork sits with each individual Arm’s Length Body, rather than with the Department.

Whether she plans to decolonise the (a) artwork and (b) heritage assets in (i) her Department and (ii) each of its arm’s length bodies.

There has been no change in the Department’s management of artwork or heritage assets since the previous administration. As separate entities, the responsibility for creating policy and guidance for artwork sits with each individual Arm’s Length Body, rather than with the Department.

Media and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of the Welsh Government’s guidance entitled Public commemoration in Wales: guidance, updated on 15 November 2024.

No, because it is a devolved matter.

Whether she plans to decolonise the (a) artwork and (b) heritage assets in (i) the Attorney General's Office and (ii) each of its arm’s length bodies.

There has been no change in the Attorney General’s Office’s management of artwork or heritage assets since the previous administration.As separate entities, the responsibility for creating policy and guidance for artwork sits with each individual Arm’s Length Body, rather than with the ministerial department.

Whether she plans to decolonise the (a) artwork and (b) heritage assets in (i) her Department, (ii) each of its arm’s length bodies and (iii) railway stations.

The Department borrows art from the Government Art Collection and does not own artwork. As separate legal entities, the responsibility for creating policy and guidance for artwork sits with each individual Arm’s Length Body, rather than with the Department.