Every parliamentary written question tabled by Victoria Collins 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 his Department has made of the adequacy of funding and support for unpaid carers in Harpenden and Berkhamsted to enable them to remain in employment and/or education.
The Government recognises the vital contribution made by unpaid carers, including those in Harpenden and Berkhamsted, and is committed to supporting carers to balance their caring responsibilities with employment and education.The Department has not made ...
What recent assessment his Department has made of the cost of energy bills in Harpenden and Berkhamsted.
No specific assessment has been made for Harpenden and Berkhamsted. Tackling affordability is this government’s number one priority, and we are taking action. Our decisions at last year’s Budget took an average of £150 of costs off of energy bills. Decisi...
How many dependants of care worker and senior care worker Skilled Worker visa holders continually employed in the UK since before 11 March 2024 have been refused extensions to their leave to remain; a
The information requested is not centrally held and could only be collected and verified for the purpose of answering this question at disproportionate cost.The immigration rules and caseworker guidance set out how visa applications should be handled. Dep...
What steps his Department is taking to reduce inequalities in health outcomes in Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency.
The Government is committed to reducing inequalities in health outcomes across the country, including in Harpenden and Berkhamsted, and to increasing the time people spend in good health.We know everyday life poses greater health risks to the most disadva...
What steps his Department is taking to reduce the number of women waiting for NHS treatment in Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency.
The Government is committed to prioritising women’s health, including in Harpenden and Berkhamsted. We will ensure that women get equal access to high quality elective care, including tackling long waits for gynaecology services.The Elective Reform Plan s...
What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of statutory funding for hospices; and what plans his Department has to ensure equitable funding for hospices.
We are pleased to have now published an interim update on Modern Service Framework (MSF) for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care in England, detailing the progress to date. The interim update was published via a Written Ministerial Statement, alongside a...
What steps his Department plan to take to ensure that the Modern Service Framework for Palliative and End of Life Care guarantees equitable provision of hospice care.
We are pleased to have now published an interim update on Modern Service Framework (MSF) for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care in England, detailing the progress to date. The interim update was published via a Written Ministerial Statement, alongside a...
What progress his Department has made in ensuring the Palliative Care and End of Life Care Modern Service Framework will address hospices' funding challenges.
We are pleased to have now published an interim update on Modern Service Framework (MSF) for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care in England, detailing the progress to date. The interim update was published via a Written Ministerial Statement, alongside a...
What steps he is taking to help ensure that hospices can implement staff pay awards in line with national Agenda for Change pay scales, where these staff are delivering NHS contracted services.
Hospices, as independent organisations, are free to develop and adapt their own terms and conditions of employment, including pay scales and, therefore, it is for them to determine what is affordable within the financial model they operate and how to reco...
What recent estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of implementing NHS pay rises for all hospice staff in line with Agenda for Change pay scales.
Hospices, as independent organisations, are free to develop and adapt their own terms and conditions of employment, including pay scales and, therefore, it is for them to determine what is affordable within the financial model they operate and how to reco...
Innovation and Technology, with reference to the announcement of the cancellation of later-stage Project Gigabit contracts on 26 May 2026, when improved broadband access will be delivered in Harpenden and Berkham
As of January 2026, Ofcom reports that 83% of premises in the Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency have access to a gigabit-capable connection.For the remaining premises within Harpenden and Berkhamsted which have been removed from Project Gigabit contr...
Innovation and Technology, with reference to the announcement on 26 May 2026 of the cancellation of later-stage Project Gigabit contracts, what steps she is taking to prevent rural and hard-to-reach communities f
As of January 2026, Ofcom reports that 83% of premises in the Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency have access to a gigabit-capable connection.For the remaining premises within Harpenden and Berkhamsted which have been removed from Project Gigabit contr...
Communities and Local Government, whether a local planning authority is required to maintain a site allocation in its emerging Local Plan notwithstanding the refusal of a speculative planning application on that
Local planning authorities are responsible for preparing local plans and for identifying sites in their plans to guide development to the most suitable locations, supported by the right infrastructure. They can only adopt plans that are found sound by an ...
What assessment he has made of the impact of the UK Steel and Trade Measure coming into force on 1 July 2026 on (a) advanced metals manufacturers and (b) the viability of UK suppliers; and what (i) rel
The measure has been designed to strike the right balance between securing the future of domestic steelmaking while maintaining secure supply chains for downstream users. The measure only covers steel requirements that can be met in the UK. In some instan...
What steps his Department is taking to mitigate the financial impact of the UK Steel and Trade Measure on (a) advanced and (b) high-grade metals manufacturers facing significant tariff liabilities.
The measure has been designed to strike the right balance between securing the future of domestic steelmaking while maintaining secure supply chains for downstream users. The measure only covers steel requirements that can be met in the UK. In some instan...
Innovation and Technology, following the announcement on 26 May 2026 regarding the cancellation of later-stage Project Gigabit contracts, how many premises in Hertfordshire will no longer be eligible to receive g
Building Digital UK (BDUK) and CityFibre have recently agreed changes to the scope of its Project Gigabit contracts to reflect updated commercial rollout plans and wider market conditions. Updated market data shows that a significant number of premises ar...
What recent discussions his Department has had with small and medium-sized advanced metals manufacturers regarding the UK Steel and Trade Measure coming into force on 1 July 2026; and what assessment h
The measure has been designed to strike the right balance between securing the future of domestic steelmaking while maintaining secure supply chains for downstream users. The measure only covers steel requirements that can be met in the UK. In some instan...
Innovation and Technology, following the announcement on 26 May 2026 regarding the cancellation of later-stage Project Gigabit contracts, how many premises in Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency will no longer
Building Digital UK (BDUK) and CityFibre have recently agreed changes to the scope of its Project Gigabit contracts to reflect updated commercial rollout plans and wider market conditions. Updated market data shows that a significant number of premises ar...
What steps his Department is taking to encourage early diagnosis of bowel cancer in Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency.
The Government is determined to improve early diagnosis for bowel cancer, including in the Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency.We are increasing the sensitivity of faecal immunochemical tests for bowel cancer screening to catch more bowel cancers at an...
Innovation and Technology, what recent assessment her Department has made of the role of social media companies in facilitating online fraud and scams.
Online platforms, including social media, are being exploited by criminals to commit crime. Data from the banking and financial services sector suggests 53% of authorised push payment (APP) fraud cases in 2023 involved social media, messaging and call pla...