Every parliamentary written question tabled by Tom Hayes this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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If she will take steps to require schools to educate Year 6 pupils on county lines.
Within the relationships, sex and health education statutory guidance, pupils in secondary education are taught about county lines and exploitation. This includes developing pupils’ understanding of how to determine whether other children, adults, or sour...
What metrics his Department is using to measure progress in improving mental health outcomes, and how these compare with those used for physical health.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Open Dialogue approach to mental health care; and whether he plans to support its wider adoption within the NHS.
Awaiting answer.
What steps his Department is taking to expand and improve assertive outreach services for people with severe mental illness.
We recognise that assertive care is a vital component of community mental health services. NHS England has issued draft guidance to services which makes clear what, as a minimum, they should be doing to support people who would benefit from intensive and ...
What assessment his Department has made of the potential implications for its policies of the health-related recommendations in the interim report of the Milburn Review, particularly in relation to
The Department welcomes the interim report of the Independent Review into Young People and Work led by Alan Milburn, which provides an important assessment of the drivers of youth inactivity. The report highlights that ill health, including mental health,...
What plans his Department has to scale and spread effective community-based mental health support models through the forthcoming Mental Health Strategy.
We are developing a new cross-Government Mental Health Strategy for England, to be published later this year. We have launched a Call for Evidence to inform the strategy, which closes on 10 July. The Call for Evidence seeks practical, implementation-focus...
What steps he is taking to help ensure that mental health research receives equitable funding compared with physical health research.
The Department commissions and funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The NIHR is the largest funder of mental health research in the United Kingdom and is funding a range of research in mental health to inform ...
What assessment he has made of inequalities in access to mental health treatment, and what steps he is taking to address them.
The Government recognises that mental health inequalities persist, with some groups, including disabled people, racialised communities, and those living in more deprived areas, reporting poorer experiences of care and facing greater barriers to access.The...
What progress his Department has made on the development of a Modern Service Framework for severe mental illness, and what timeline he has set for its publication.
The Modern Service Framework for Severe Mental Illness is an important part of our new approach to mental health. To ensure that we get this right, we are engaging extensively with the mental health sector, including people with lived experience. We are a...
What assessment he has made of the potential relationship between the findings of the interim report of the Independent Report into Young People and Work, led by Alan Milburn, and waiting lists for
The Department welcomes the interim report of the Independent Review into Young People and Work led by Alan Milburn, which provides an important assessment of the drivers of youth inactivity. The report highlights that ill health, including mental health,...
What recent steps his Department has taken to improve access for people living with mental illness to new and innovative treatments.
We know that one size does not fit all when it comes to mental health, and that is why a range of innovative treatments are needed. We are considering this in the new Mental Health Strategy for England we are currently developing, to be published later th...
What comparative assessment he has made of levels of progress between waiting lists for mental health services and elective physical health treatments.
The Government recognises that people are waiting too long to access National Health Service mental health services. We have already taken significant steps to stabilise and improve NHS mental health services, but there is much more to do. Transforming th...
Whether his Department plans to introduce waiting time standards across all mental health services as part of the forthcoming Mental Health Strategy.
The Government recognises that people are waiting too long to access National Health Service mental health services. We have already taken significant steps to stabilise and improve NHS mental health services, but there is much more to do. Transforming th...
What progress has been made in tackling mental health waiting lists since July 2024.
The Government recognises that people are waiting too long to access National Health Service mental health services. We have already taken significant steps to stabilise and improve NHS mental health services, but there is much more to do. Transforming th...
At what pace he expects the NHS to reduce waiting times for mental health services.
The Government recognises that people are waiting too long to access National Health Service mental health services. We have already taken significant steps to stabilise and improve NHS mental health services, but there is much more to do. Transforming th...
Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure that Ofwat and other regulatory agencies enforce compliance with the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations.
Defra works closely with its arms-length body regulators, including Ofwat and the Environment Agency (EA), to assess performance, review enforcement powers and ensure that regulators are equipped to carry out their functions effectively to deliver for the public and the environment. This includes supporting effective compliance with the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations and broader regulatory framework. The Water (Special Measures) Act has provided the most significant increase in enforcement powers to the regulators in a decade, giving existing regulators the teeth they need to take tougher action against water companies. We have since published the Water White Paper, a once-in-a-generation plan to overhaul the water system. This set out set our ambition to create a powerful new water regulator, bringing together the relevant functions from the existing regulators (Ofwat, the Drinking Water Inspectorate, EA and Natural England) into one new body. This will replace the current fragmented system with one regulator capable of integrated management of the water system.
Whether he can release the data for payouts by HM Prison and Probation Service for funerals for prisoners who died in custody from 2010-2024.
The information requested could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how they intend to respond to the findings of the McGrail Inquiry that found “grossly improper” and “sinister” interventions by the Chief Minister of Gibraltar to interfere in a live criminal investigation relating to national security.
Sir Peter Openshaw's report contains extremely serious findings which are deeply concerning, and which must be urgently addressed. The UK Government takes its constitutional responsibilities very seriously and expects the highest standards of good governance to be upheld in all our Overseas Territories, including in Gibraltar.The Inquiry and the report's findings are firstly the responsibility of the Government of Gibraltar, the Gibraltar Parliament, Judiciary and other local accountability mechanisms and authorities.We have however been explicitly clear that the UK Government expects the Government of Gibraltar to implement the necessary reforms quickly and fully. The UK Government stands ready to support Gibraltar in strengthening its institutions, and to taking any further actions as required to ensure good governance in line with the established constitutional arrangements and our responsibilities.
What steps his Department is taking to help support welfare claimants with learning difficulties during the migration process to Universal Credit.
The Department provides tailored support for customers with learning difficulties during their migration to Universal Credit. This includes the Citizens Advice Help to Claim service, face-to-face assistance in Jobcentres, and a dedicated helpline. Customers may also receive help from friends, family members, or approved third parties. Additionally, we offer an Enhanced Support Journey, alternative formats, and home visits to ensure the process is accessible and that customers feel supported throughout their transition.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Equal, Safe and Free Fund on (a) the rights of and (b) protections for LGBTQI people.
Across our global diplomatic network, missions collaborate with local partners to challenge discriminatory laws and policies that enable violence and discrimination against LGBT+ people, and to mark key moments including Pride, but there is no central recording of each of these activities.In multilateral settings, the UK engages likeminded partners in the Equal Rights Coalition, the UN LGBTI Core Group, and the Council of Europe to champion the universality of human rights, and to promote global action to end violence, persecution, and discrimination.Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Ministers and officials also collaborate with other government departments, including the Office for Equality and Opportunity, to align domestic and international efforts to advance human rights and equality for LGBT+ people, ensuring everyone can live with dignity and without fear of violence and persecution.We continually keep the impact of all FCDO policies and UK-funded programmes under review to ensure they are achieving their objectives, and providing value for money.