Every parliamentary written question tabled by Tim Roca this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the resident doctors pay settlement on waiting lists for elective care.
Resident doctor strikes have cost the taxpayer over £1.7 billion, with almost 1.5 million appointments being rescheduled, increasing waiting times for patients.The previous Health Secretary hadn’t met with junior doctors since March 2023. My Right Honoura...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will appoint a special envoy for arbitrarily detained persons.
Providing consular support to British nationals abroad, particularly in cases involving arbitrary detention, is a vital public service and one of the FCDO's top priorities. The Government is reviewing how to strengthen that support, including by consideri...
What steps she plans to take to help Cheshire East Council scrutinise the performance of local bus companies.
Improving local transport services is a key part of this government’s growth mission, and the government has set out plans to deliver better bus services, grow passenger numbers and drive opportunity to under-served regions. As announced in the King’s Spe...
What steps she plans to take to support Cheshire East council improve local transport across Macclesfield constituency.
Improving local transport services is a key part of this government’s growth mission, and the government has set out plans to deliver better bus services, grow passenger numbers and drive opportunity to under-served regions. As announced in the King’s Spe...
Whether she plans to introduce VAT on school fees for vocational music and dance schools where the funding is provided by the Music and Dance Scheme.
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 includes vocational music ...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help ensure the release of unlawfully detained British nationals abroad.
FCDO consular staff are currently providing consular assistance in over 1600 cases relating to arrest or detention abroad. The UK Government cannot interfere in judicial proceedings in other countries. However, with the consent of the individual we will r...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had recent discussions with his counterpart in Israel on that country's policy on a two-state solution.
The Foreign Secretary most recently spoke to Israeli Foreign Minister Katz on 2 October. We advocate publicly and privately the need for a long-term political solution, that will include the implementation of a two-state solution. An immediate ceasefire m...
With reference to the recommendations of the International Monetary Fund in its report entitled New Perspectives on Quantitative Easing and Central Bank Capital Policies, published on 17 May 2024, whether she plans
The Asset Purchase Facility (APF) is indemnified by HM Treasury so that all profits and losses accrued in the APF are owed to, or borne by, HM Treasury. This is in line with its financial relationship with the Bank and supports the Bank’s operational inde...
Communities and Local Government, what steps she plans to take to help support high streets in Macclesfield constituency.
This Government is fully committed to rejuvenating our high streets and supporting the businesses and communities that make our town centres successful.MHCLG has provided £11.5 million from the core UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to Cheshire East Counc...
Whether she plans to make an assessment of the effectiveness of the use of prosecutions for low level offenses by rail operators.
I am aware of the recent coverage of a number of prosecutions undertaken by one rail operator. It would be inappropriate to comment on the details of individual cases, but we expect operators to ensure their policy on ticketing is clear and fair for passe...
What steps his Department is taking to ensure young people on waiting lists for gender affirming care are transitioned to adult waiting lists when they turn 18.
NHS England published a new service specification in August 2024 for the referral pathway of Children and Young People’s Gender Services. The service specification sets out that young people are removed from the waiting list for Children and Young People’...
Whether he plans to bring forward legislative proposals to compel defendants to attend their sentencing.
Offenders who refuse to attend their sentencing hearings deny victims and their families the opportunity to explain how their crimes have impacted their lives. This Government wants victims to have faith that justice will be delivered and to see criminals face the consequences of their actions. That is why we intend to change the law so that courts have the powers to order the most serious offenders to attend their sentencing hearings.
Whether his Department plans to recognise the contribution of emergency service workers who have been severely injured.
The government recognises the invaluable contribution of emergency service workers to the people of the United Kingdom. Those that lose their lives as a result of their duties and their next-of kin are now rightly honoured with the award of the Elizabeth Emblem.The Government is happy to consider the case for any new medal or award, subject to comprehensive assessment across relevant departments.Ultimately, advice on new awards sit with the Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decoration and Medals, which provides recommendations to His Majesty.
Innovation and Technology, what plans his Department has to support the life sciences sector (a) in the North West and (b) generally.
The life sciences sector will play a crucial role in both kickstarting economic growth and building an NHS fit for the future. To support this potential, we will cement this sector’s world-leading status. By ensuring the NHS works hand-in-hand with life sciences, research institutions and medical technology companies, we will drive the development of new treatments and help grow our industries across the UK.
Which Ministers will attend COP29 in November 2024.
COP29 will be a major moment in the international climate and diplomatic calendar. The UK will be well represented at Ministerial level – exact attendance across Government Departments is still being determined. From the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, I look forward to attending as Minister for Climate, alongside Ed Miliband MP as Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Whether he plans to review the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme in relation to general practice.
The Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme is subject to annual review as part of the consultation on the general practice contract with professional and patient representatives. NHS England works closely with the Department to implement any changes identified as part of this process.
What estimate his Department has made of the number of open dentistry practices in Macclesfield constituency accepting adult NHS patients (a) on the most recent date for which figures are available and (b) in 2010.
While there is no data available for 2010, as of 10 July 2024, there were 20 open dentistry practices in the Macclesfield constituency, six of which stated they were accepting new adult National Health Service patients when availability allows. This data is sourced from the Find a Dentist website, and is matched to constituencies based on the postcode data shown on the website, with further information available at the following link:https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-dentist
What his planned timetable is for the appointment of the Armed Forces Commissioner.
The Armed Forces Commissioner is the first in a series of steps that will be taken by the new Government to improve Service life and renew the contract between the nation and those who serve. The Armed Forces Commissioner Bill was included in the King’s Speech and will be published in due course.
What her planned timetable is for rolling out banking hubs in communities affected by branch closures.
The Government recognises the importance of banking to communities and high streets and has committed to work closely with banks to roll out at least 350 banking hubs over the next five years. 147 banking hubs have already been recommended and Cash Access UK, the industry body responsible for banking hub deployment, expects 100 banking hubs to be open before the end of the year. These will provide individuals and businesses up and down the country with critical cash and banking services. While not the same as a bank branch, alternative options to access everyday banking services can also include telephone banking, through digital means such as mobile or online banking, and via one of the UK’s 11,500 Post Office branches.
How many police stations have closed in Cheshire since May 2010.
The Home Office has never centrally collected data on the number of police station closures and has not collected this data previously.