Thank you for contacting me about statutory assessments in primary schools.
Primary education is fundamental to ensuring every child receives the best possible start in life.
My understanding is that first time students on standard five or six year undergraduate medical and dental courses are eligible to apply for support on the same terms as other full-time students for the first four years.
I have spoken with colleagues at the Treasury who assure me that in these difficult times they have by no means forgotten that cash remains extremely important, and in many cases a necessity, in the daily lives of millions of people around the country.
Thank you for contacting me about the protection of birds of prey.
All wild birds including birds of prey are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, which provides a powerful framework for the conservation of wild birds, their eggs, nests and habitats.
I am encouraged that the Government is introducing an entirely new regulatory regime for high-rise buildings, that will take a proportionate, safety-first approach.
Thank you for contacting me about driven grouse shooting and its associated moorlands management.
I understand that many people have strongly held views about this subject. I want to see a vibrant, working countryside enhanced by a diverse environment.
