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 steps his Department is taking to introduce a realistic and responsive price-concession mechanism to for pharmacies.
The Department reviewed the price concession process as part of the 2022/23 and 2023/24 Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework Funding. This review resulted in the implementation of several improvements including:no discount deducted on products granted...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what staffing, funding and programme resources are being allocated to support the UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief in delivering the commitments outlined in
The Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief is supported by a team within the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. In respect of funding, I refer the Hon Member to the statement made to the House by the Foreign Secretary on 19 March outli...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps her Department is taking in response to the implementation of anti-conversion laws in India.
The UK continues to track these issues and to promote religious freedom and tolerance. Our High Commission in New Delhi, along with our network of Deputy High Commissions, monitors the human rights situation closely. We also engage with civil society and ...
How many pupils have received universal school meals for infants in each Hertfordshire constituency (a) this year (b) in total since the policy was introduced.
The department holds the data for universal infant free school meals (UIFSM) taken in Hertfordshire since the policy was introduced, but not at constituency level. This data is published in the ‘Schools, pupils and characteristics’ publication. The most r...
How much pupil premium funding has been provided to schools in each Hertfordshire constituency (a) this year (b) in total since the policy was introduced.
Pupil premium allocations for Broxbourne, Harpenden and Berkhamsted, Hertford and Stortford, Hertsmere, Hitchin, North East Hertfordshire, South West Hertfordshire, St Albans, Stevenage, Watford and Welwyn Hatfield have been published each year since the ...
What recent steps his Department has taken to support unpaid carers of family members living with dementia in Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency; and what recent assessment he has made of the a
The Government recognises the vital role of unpaid carers supporting family members living with dementia, including in Harpenden and Berkhamsted, and is committed to ensuring they receive the support they need.Under the Care Act 2014, unpaid carers are en...
Innovation and Technology, in what way she plans to use responses to the consultation entitled Growing up in the online world: a national consultation, published on 2 March 2026, to inform policymaking; and how t
All responses to the consultation titled: Growing up in the online world: a national consultation will be analysed and summarised, with a summary published on the GOV.UK website. Ministers will consider these views alongside evidence gathered through our ...
What discussion her Department has had with the Department for Science Innovation and Technology about the impact of social media platforms in enabling online scams and fraud.
The Home Office and DSIT work closely on online harms and ensuring people are safe online from fraud. This includes the Online Safety Act which is in the process of implementation. Since March 2025, Ofcom have been enforcing the illegal content codes whic...
When his Department's response to the Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s report entitled Everyday Business: Addressing domestic abuse and continuing harm through a family court review and reporting mechanism, publishe
The Government welcomes the publication of the Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s report “Everyday Business: Addressing domestic abuse and continuing harm through a family court review and reporting mechanism.”We are carefully considering the recommendations m...
What assessment he has made of whether the NHS target of treating 85% of cancer patients within 62 days is being met in Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency.
The Department does not collect this data. The data collected by NHS England is not collected at a constituency level. Data on what proportion of cancer patients in the Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board received a first treatment within t...
Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the stakeholder engagement in relation to the consultation entitled Growing up in the online world: a national consultation, published on
Alongside the consultation, which has had over 63,000 responses already, the Government launched a National Conversation to support broad and accessible engagement across the UK, including through schools, community settings and civil society organisation...
Innovation and Technology, what recent steps her Department has taken to develop AI content labelling to (a) support creatives and (b) reduce the impact of AI deepfakes on the creative industries.
There is an increasing use of AI tools and other forms of technical innovation in the creation and distribution of digital content, including by the creative industries. The government recognises that labelling AI-generated content can be helpful to consu...
Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the accessibility of the consultation entitled Growing up in the online world: a national consultation, published on 2 March 2026, for people
The government is committed to ensuring that as many people as possible can take part in Growing up in the online world: a national consultation, including those without technical expertise.The government has produced tailored and more accessible versions...
What steps his Department is taking to encourage small businesses to offer apprenticeships for young people in Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency.
This Government is transforming the apprenticeships levy into a new growth and skills levy in England, backed by £1 billion of additional investment, which will support 50,000 more young people into apprenticeships and give employers, including in Harpend...
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the eligibility rules for Carer’s Allowance on unpaid carers seeking to access higher and further education.
The department works very closely with the Department for Education and Department for Health and Social Care, and stakeholders such as Carers Trust and the Learning and Work Institute, to help ensure young carers get the help and support they need and de...
What assessment his department has made of the impact of the Iran War on heating oil costs for houses and businesses in Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency.
The Government is aware of the exposure heating oil has to the short-term volatility in global oil prices, which we recognise it is a significant concern for those reliant on it. This is why the Chancellor announced £53 million for low income families, wh...
How many carers have lost entitlement to Carer’s Allowance as a result of exceeding the 21-hour study limit in each of the last five years.
The department works very closely with the Department for Education and Department for Health and Social Care, and stakeholders such as Carers Trust and the Learning and Work Institute, to help ensure young carers get the help and support they need and de...
Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made on the ability of Local Authorities to effectively halt unauthorised planning developments in Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency.
My Department has made no specific assessment of the ability of Dacorum Borough Council or St Albans City and District Council to effectively halt unauthorised planning developments in the Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency.
If she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the levels of funding for music and dance schools on the adequacy of the provision of music and dance training.
The government is committed to revitalising arts education.This includes £36.5 million for the Music and Dance Scheme this academic year, with £32.5 million allocated for the approximately 900 students attending schools and £4 million for the approximatel...
Innovation and Technology, what steps she plans to take to include children’s perspectives in the policymaking process for generative AI.
Children’s perspectives are central to the government’s policy approach to generative AI.The Secretary of State recently brought together young people, campaigners, experts, and industry, to discuss childhood in the age of AI at Wilton Park. The event hig...