Every parliamentary written question tabled by Richard Holden this session, with the full answer and department. Back to the MP page.
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Which modern foreign languages are available as GCSE and A level qualifications in England; which European languages are not available as GCSE and A level qualifications; and what criteria are used by her Department and awarding bodies in determining whether a language qualification should be offered at GCSE and A level.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to the Answer of 24 March 2025 to Question 39574 on Katharine Birbalsingh, when the final note was shared.
Awaiting answer.
For what reasons the National Vocational Qualification for Pilots was removed in 1999 and what consideration has been made of introducing a new qualification that is not subject to VAT for pilot training.
Decisions around qualifications taken in 1999 were made by a previous government and the department has no further information to add to that made available at the time.The First Officer Pilot Apprenticeship Standard, developed by industry, was introduced in 2019 with a funding band of £27,000, but is currently paused for starts due to low take-up. While National Vocational Qualifications continue to exist at levels 2 and 3 in certain sectors, the first officer apprenticeship is a level 6 standard. Skills England will keep the standard under review and remain open to lifting the pause should industry present evidence of demand.VAT policy is the responsibility of His Majesty’s Treasury. The government keeps all taxes under regular review, and any proposals to amend the tax system must be considered in the context of wider public finances.
If she will set out (a) which modern foreign languages are currently available as GCSE and A level qualifications in England; (b) which European languages are not currently available as GCSE or A level qualifications; and (c) what criteria are used by her Department and by awarding bodies in determining whether a language qualification should be offered at GCSE and A level.
It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
For what reasons the National Vocational Qualification for Pilots was removed in 1999 and what consideration has been made of introducing a new qualification that is not subject to VAT for pilot training
It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Pursuant to the Answer of 24 March 2025 to Question 39574 on Katharine Birbalsingh, when the final note was shared.
It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
When she plans to respond to Question 121149 from the hon. Member for Chichester.
The responses to these Written Parliamentary Questions have been issued.
When she plans to respond to Question 120952 from the hon. Member for Meriden and Solihull East.
The responses to these Written Parliamentary Questions have been issued.
When she plans to respond to Question 122680 from the Rt hon. Member for Braintree.
The responses to these Written Parliamentary Questions have been issued.
What assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of implementing a national dyslexia strategy for schools in England; and what steps her Department is taking to support the sharing of best practice in identifying and supporting pupils with dyslexia across schools.
Effective early identification and intervention is critical in improving the outcomes of children and young people with special educational needs (SEN), including dyslexia.The department is consulting on proposals to reform the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system. To support the sharing of best practice, the department will appoint an independent expert panel to develop National Inclusion Standards that set out evidence-informed tools and strategies for educators to draw on to identify and support students with SEN. This comes alongside significant investment to bolster capacity and expertise with an investment of £1.8 billion so every community has access to 'Experts at Hand’.In addition, the ‘Reading Ambition for All’ programme aims to improve reading outcomes for children that need additional support, including those with SEN. We are working with the British Dyslexia Association to refine the programme to further support children with dyslexia.
When she plans to respond to Question 120022 from the hon. Member for Twickenham.
The response to this Written Parliamentary Question has been issued.
When she plans to respond to Question 120023 from the hon. Member for Twickenham.
The responses to these Written Parliamentary Questions have been issued.
When she plans to respond to Question 123366 from the hon. Member for Brighton Pavilion.
The responses to these Written Parliamentary Questions have been issued.
When she plans to respond to Question 120365 from the hon. Member for Kingswinford and South Staffordshire.
It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
When she plans to respond to Question 121418 from the hon. Member for Meriden and Solihull East.
The responses to these Written Parliamentary Questions have been issued.
When she plans to respond to Question 120510 from the hon. Member for North East Hampshire.
The responses to these Written Parliamentary Questions have been issued.
When she plans to respond to Question 122925 from the hon. Member for Brighton Pavilion.
The responses to these Written Parliamentary Questions have been issued.
When she plans to respond to Question 121472 from the hon. Member for Newport West and Islwyn.
The responses to these Written Parliamentary Questions have been issued.
When she plans to respond to Question 122254 from the hon. Member for Meriden and Solihull East.
The response to this Written Parliamentary Question has been issued.
When she plans to respond to Question 122251 from the hon. Member for Meriden and Solihull East.
The responses to these Written Parliamentary Questions have been issued.