Catherine West

16 Dec 2020 · Department of Health and Social Care

Health Authorities

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the commissioning criteria of the nations' health authorities will be required to change as a result of the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill.

15 Dec 2020 · Department for Education

Foster Care: Mental Health Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether national standards have been set for local authorities to ensure that foster parents receive comprehensive training in supporting children with complex mental health needs.

15 Dec 2020 · Department for Education

Schools: Coronavirus

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of postponing the return of the school term in January 2021 in response to the covid-19 outbreak.

15 Dec 2020 · Department of Health and Social Care

Coronavirus: Vaccination

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of prioritising school staff for covid-19 vaccines.

14 Dec 2020 · Ministry of Justice

Remote Hearings

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether additional remote hearings have been used during the covid-19 outbreak compared with previous periods.

14 Dec 2020 · Ministry of Justice

Courts: Coronavirus

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether additional administrative and support staff have been employed in the courts service during the covid-19 outbreak to ensure the safe operation of courts.

14 Dec 2020 · Ministry of Justice

Courts: Coronavirus

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many cases have been heard in Nightingale courts; and what proportion of court cases in 2020 in England and Wales those account for.

3 Dec 2020 · Department of Health and Social Care

NHS and Care Workers: Coronavirus

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of resuming the practice of providing hotel accommodation for NHS and care workers in areas of high covid-19 infection.

2 Dec 2020 · Home Office

Visas: Proof of Identity

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many visa applications are being processed each week on average using the new Identity Verification (IDV) app; and what the average waiting time is for applicants submitting a visa application thr

2 Dec 2020 · Northern Ireland Office

Northern Ireland Protocol

What assessment he has made of the preparedness of (a) businesses and (b) communities for the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

27 Nov 2020 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Internet Service Providers: Repairs and Maintenance

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps his Department is taking to ensure Internet Service Providers promptly complete repair work to ensure a reliable internet connection.

26 Nov 2020 · Ministry of Justice

Debt Collection and Evictions: Coronavirus

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether (a) enforcement of evictions and (b) taking control of goods procedures will be paused in areas subject to tier restrictions after the end of the autumn 2020 national covid-19 lockdown.

26 Nov 2020 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Nagorno Karabakh: Humanitarian Aid

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help support and facilitate access for (a) the Red Cross and (b) other humanitarian organisations to detainees associated with the Nagorno-Karabakh

26 Nov 2020 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Gibraltar: UK Relations with EU

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether any agreement on the future relationship between the UK and the EU will include Gibraltar.

25 Nov 2020 · Cabinet Office

Freedom of Information

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what his Department's policy is on handling the personal details of journalists; and what guidance his Department has published on responding to Freedom of Information re

20 Nov 2020 · Department for Education

Music: Coronavirus

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of allowing private music lessons to take place in teachers' homes during the covid-19 outbreak.

19 Nov 2020 · Home Office

Pornography: Social Media

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many investigations have resulted in a prosecution relating to extreme and child pornography on social media in the last five years.

18 Nov 2020 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Buildings: Insulation

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department has taken to support leaseholders where building warranty and insurance providers enter administration within the warranty period.

18 Nov 2020 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Buildings: Insulation

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has has made of the potential merits of his Department having a role in supporting the timely settlement of disputes and claims between building developers and

16 Nov 2020 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Recycling

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of a capital investment programme to support reuse, repair, remanufacturing, and recycling of scrap steel, glass,

16 Nov 2020 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Recycling

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of adopting a target of 70 per cent recycling by 2030.

16 Nov 2020 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Energy: Waste

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of including energy from waste incineration emissions in the UK's net-zero plans.

16 Nov 2020 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Peru: Politics and Government

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with the Peruvian Government on recent civil unrest in that country.

13 Nov 2020 · Home Office

Asylum and Immigration: Coronavirus

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of the potential merits of making (a) asylum and (b) other migration application processes available online during the covid-19 outbreak.

9 Nov 2020 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Uzbekistan: LGBT+ People

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations the Government has made to the Government of Uzbekistan on LGBT+ rights.

9 Nov 2020 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Caribbean: Hurricanes and Tornadoes

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assistance the Government has offered to countries affected by Hurricane Eta.

9 Nov 2020 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

South America: Diplomatic Service

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of increasing the number of British diplomats based in South America after the end of the transition per

9 Nov 2020 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Bolivia: Elections

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions his Department has had with the new Government of Bolivia following the recent elections in that country.

9 Nov 2020 · Department for Transport

Trains: Diesel

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of accelerating the phasing out of diesel trains to help meet the UK's climate targets.

9 Nov 2020 · Department for Transport

Transport: Greater London

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he is providing assistance to the Mayor of London in formulating strategic transport plans for the city.