The below Parliamentary question was asked by Tom Blenkinsop on 2016-09-12.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, whether he has had any meetings with representatives of the Prescription Charges Coalition.
David Mowat
My noble Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Lord Prior) met with representatives of the Prescription Charges Coalition on 25 May 2016.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Graham Allen on 2016-10-19.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will estimate the annual cost to the public purse of extending free dental treatment to people under the age of 21.
David Mowat
The table below shows the estimated cost of extending exemption to National Health Service dental charges for paying patients under the age of 21, age 60 and over and for examinations only for patients aged 60 and over.
|
Age Group |
Estimated Cost |
|
People aged 18-21 |
£15.7 million |
|
People aged 60 and over |
£329.2 million |
|
People aged 60 and over (for check-ups only) |
£25.1 million |
This data is based on FP17s submitted to the NHS Business Services Authority for general dentistry courses of treatment completed between April 2015 and March 2016. It shows the amount of patient revenue, based on 2016/17 charge levels, which would be foregone should the currently fee paying groups be made exempt.
Dentists are required to submit a form called an FP17 for every course of NHS dental treatment they provide. The figures assume no increase in the number of patients currently accessing NHS dental care, in reality additional patients may seek NHS treatment if they were to become exempt.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Taylor of Warwick on 2016-01-18.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is being done to support British pig farmers who are affected by Russia’s ban on European food imports and cheap imports into the UK.
Lord Gardiner of Kimble
I recognise that many UK pig producers are struggling with a very tough period of low prices. The Government is providing support through our reforms to tax averaging. We also supported the activation of private storage aid on 4 January to remove pigmeat temporarily from the EU market.
We are working with the industry to open up new market opportunities at home and abroad. China offers huge potential for the future of the food and farming industry. Since 2010, British food and drink exports to China have more than doubled to £280 million, the fastest-growing of which are dairy products, pork, beer and tea. 2016 will be the Year of GREAT British Food, opening a long-term campaign of trade missions and events in the UK that showcase British products and help farm businesses to grow and thrive.
Defra secured a deal in principle for trade in trotters during the Secretary of State’s recent visit to China and the underpinning detailed arrangements are being finalised.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Sadiq Khan on 2016-02-04.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many children under the age of 16 were treated in adult psychiatric wards in (a) England, (b) London, (c) each London borough and (d) each London health trust in each year since 2010.
Alistair Burt
Whilst we do not have figures for how many young people were treated in adult mental health wards, the data below shows the number under the age of 16 who were admitted to adult mental health wards. These figures may therefore include children who have been admitted when their parents are treated, e.g. a mother for a perinatal mental health condition.
|
Provider code |
Description |
2010/11 |
2011/12 |
2012/13 |
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
|
England |
97 |
47 |
23 |
43 |
75 |
|
|
London |
5 |
10 |
* |
* |
* |
|
|
RRP |
Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust |
* |
10 |
* |
* |
* |
|
TAF |
Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust |
* |
* |
* |
* |
* |
|
RV3 |
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust |
* |
* |
* |
* |
* |
|
RWK |
East London NHS Foundation Trust |
* |
* |
* |
* |
* |
|
RAT |
North East London NHS Foundation Trust |
* |
* |
* |
* |
* |
|
RPG |
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust |
* |
* |
* |
* |
* |
|
RV5 |
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust |
* |
* |
* |
* |
* |
|
RQY |
South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust |
* |
* |
* |
* |
* |
|
RNK |
Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust |
* |
* |
* |
* |
* |
|
RKL |
West London Mental Health NHS Trust |
* |
* |
* |
* |
* |
At subnational level, data is always rounded to the nearest five out of respect for the privacy of the individuals concerned. For the same reason, we do not release exact figures where these are less than five.
This means that since 2012/13 there have never been five or more young people under 16 admitted to adult mental health wards in London in any given year. This reflects the fact that following increased government investment there are now more inpatient beds (‘Tier 4’) in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services than ever before.
These figures are published in the annual Mental Health Bulletin, which can be found at:
http://www.hscic.gov.uk/mhldsreports
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The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Warner on 2016-03-01.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, in the light of recent public concerns, they will ask NHS England to review the number and distribution of specialised secure facilities for adolescents with autism to ensure a better balance between total and geographical clinical demand and supply.
Lord Prior of Brampton
NHS England requires that regular Care and Treatment Reviews are undertaken for children and young people with learning disabilities with challenging behaviour in inpatient settings commissioned by NHS England or clinical commissioning groups (CCGs).
These Care and Treatment Reviews also help to inform the appropriate provision of treatment and care settings. CCGs are currently also developing learning disability transformation plans to ensure the appropriate balance of capacity between in-patient settings and community settings. The plans are due for submission in April 2016.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Julian Sturdy on 2016-04-08.
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, whether requirements for starter homes will be retrospectively placed on developments which have received planning permission but are not yet built.
Brandon Lewis
Requirements for starter homes will not be placed retrospectively on developments that have received planning permission.
Section 106 agreements may of course be renegotiated at any time by mutual consent. Planning guidance is clear that local planning authorities should be flexible in their requirements, taking into account site specific circumstances and changing circumstances.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Tulip Siddiq on 2016-05-03.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what oversight her Department has over the operation of the Financial Crime Alerts Service; and which banks have agreed to share information through that Service.
Mr John Hayes
The Department does not have oversight of the Financial Crime Alerts Service. The service was established and is operated by the British Bankers’ Association.
The Government published the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Finance Action Plan on 21 April 2016. As part of the Action Plan, the Government is seeking to strengthen public-private partnership, based on joint-working and the sharing of information.
The Financial Crime Alerts Service is a good example of this kind of partnership and will help deliver the aim, set out in the Strategic Defence and Security Review, to make the UK a more hostile place for those seeking to move, hide or use the proceeds of crime or corruption.
The Financial Crime Alerts Service distributes real-time alerts from domestic and international bodies, including the National Crime Agency and 11 other government and law enforcement agencies, with banking officials in place to tackle fraud, financial crime and other violations.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Yvette Cooper on 2016-06-15.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate her Department has made of the number of asylum-seeking minors in France with family members in the UK.
James Brokenshire
Please refer to the answer given for PQ 40665 which was answered on the 27th June 2016.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by David T. C. Davies on 2016-09-12.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has the ability to overrule chief constables on decisions about uniform policy.
Brandon Lewis
Chief Constables and Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are best placed to decide the uniform requirements for different roles within their force.
The police remain operationally independent and it is for local leadership to ensure that officers can perform their duties effectively whilst taking officer safety, appropriate risk assessments and effective engagement with the public into consideration.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Ben Howlett on 2016-10-19.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment the Government has made of its progress in implementing the commitment in the 2015 Spending Review to encourage long-term partnerships between the NHS and the private sector; and if he will make a statement.
Mr Philip Dunne
We will continue to encourage long term partnerships between the National Health Service and the private sector in order to deliver responsive and innovative healthcare services while ensuring better value for taxpayers. It is right that these decisions are made locally by the NHS and not politicians. We are clear that patients should be able to access the best possible providers based on quality not the sector.
Commissioners can use a range of tools to secure services, including managing providers’ performance, extending and varying contracts, widening choice of qualified provider, and tendering. They will need to choose the right tools for different circumstances. Local conditions vary and there is no one-size-fits-all model for raising standards.