Asked by: Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK - Romford)
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with National Historic Ships UK regarding the future of HMS President.
Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport)
HMS President's historical significance is reflected in its inclusion on the Register of Historic Vessels and the National Historic Fleet, and the Government recognises the important contribution that historic vessels make to the nation's maritime heritage.
In 2023, in advance of the ship being moved to the breakerâs yard in Erith, National Historic Ships UK and Royal Navy Museums undertook extensive digital recording of the vessel, including laser scanning and photographic documentation, and arrangements have been made to preserve representative elements of its fabric for future research and interpretation. This work demonstrates the important role played by organisations across the maritime heritage sector in identifying, documenting and conserving nationally significant vessels, ensuring that their historical value is preserved for future generations. The Department has not undertaken a formal assessment of the entire vessel's eligibility for specific heritage protections or emergency funding, nor have ministers held discussions on HMS President with National Historic Ships UK or other heritage organisations.
The National Lottery Heritage Fundâs (NLHF) new 2026-2029 delivery plan published in September includes a brand new strategic priority to strengthen the resilience of the historic vessel sector. NLHF is also helping fund the Leading Lights programme at National Historic Ships UK which aims to strengthen the resilience, skills and sustainability of the UK's historic vessel sector. The project is intended to support vessels on the National Register of Historic Vessels and the specialist infrastructure needed to conserve them. More broadly, the Government keeps the effectiveness of the heritage protection system under review and continues to engage with the heritage sector on matters affecting the historic environment, including maritime heritage.
Asked by: Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK - Romford)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, What steps she has taken to support hospices in a) England and b) the parliamentary constituency of Romford.
Answered by Alison McGovern - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 13 July in response to Question 16185, which sets out the Government's support for hospices throughout England, including Romford.
Asked by: Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK - Romford)
Question
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church of England is taking to support residential training colleges.
Answered by Marsha De Cordova
The Church Commissioners have indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.
Asked by: Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK - Romford)
Question
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, What steps the Church of England is taking to increase the number of ordinands.
Answered by Marsha De Cordova
The Church Commissioners have indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.
Asked by: Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK - Romford)
Question
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, how many residential training colleges have closed since 2000.
Answered by Marsha De Cordova
The Church Commissioners have indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.
Asked by: Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK - Romford)
Question
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what assessment the Church of England has made of the effectiveness of the Save the Parish led Consultation at St Georgeâs House entitled âParish Ministry: Addressing the Crisis in Stipendiary Clergy Numbers in the Church of Englandâ.
Answered by Marsha De Cordova
The Church Commissioners have indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.
Asked by: Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK - Romford)
Question
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, What assessment the Church of England has made of the potential impact of assisted dying legalisation on clergyâs cure of souls.
Answered by Marsha De Cordova
The Church Commissioners have indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.
Asked by: Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK - Romford)
Question
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church of England is taking to increase the number of full-time stipendiary priests.
Answered by Marsha De Cordova
The Church Commissioners have indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.
Asked by: Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK - Romford)
Question
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what percentage of parishes formed part of a multi-parish benefice in every year since 2000.
Answered by Marsha De Cordova
The Church Commissioners have indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.
Asked by: Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK - Romford)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to ensure that the Port of London Authority takes account of the historical significance of nationally important vessels when making decisions affecting their future.
Answered by Keir Mather - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
The department has not discussed HMS President with the Port of London Authority. In general, the department does not discuss heritage matters with the PLA, unless there is a need from the PLA for the department to act on its behalf. The PLA is a trust port and as such does not consult the department on its day-to-day operational decisions.