Lord Reid of Cardowan

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to improve the affordability of homes on new housing developments for first-time buyers.

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to increase the number of social homes built each year.

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the housing needs of rural communities, particularly in regard to land availability and infrastructure.

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to improve infrastructure around new housing developments to support growing populations.

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that new housing developments meet sustainability and energy efficiency standards set in the Environment Act 2021.

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to streamline planning regulations to expedite house building.

To ask His Majesty's Government what support mechanisms are in place for employers who take on apprentices; and how they plan to incentivise more businesses to participate in apprenticeship schemes.

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to facilitate collaboration between educational institutions and industries to create apprenticeship programmes that align with current job market needs.

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to increase funding for apprenticeship programmes, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises that may struggle to support apprenticeship placements.

To ask His Majesty's Government what data they have available regarding the long-term employment outcomes for individuals who have completed apprenticeships compared to those who have not.

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that apprenticeship opportunities are accessible to under-represented groups, including those in rural areas and disadvantaged communities.

To ask His Majesty's Government how they intend to monitor and improve the quality of training provided through apprenticeship programmes to ensure they meet industry standards.

To ask His Majesty's Government what progress they have made on the implementation of the five-year national action plan on antimicrobial resistance (AMR); and what assessment they have made of the effectiveness of their strategies to mitigate AMR through...

To ask His Majesty's Government in what ways they are collaborating with international partners to tackle antimicrobial resistance globally, and what role the UK is playing to shape global policies to address this issue.

To ask His Majesty's Government what specific funding has been allocated in 2024–25 for research and development of new antibiotics and alternative therapies to combat antimicrobial resistance; and how this compares to funding allocated over the previous ...

To ask His Majesty's Government how they are enhancing surveillance systems for tracking antimicrobial resistance in the UK; and what measures they are taking to share this data with healthcare providers and the public.

To ask His Majesty's Government what initiatives are being implemented in schools and universities to educate both healthcare professionals and the general public about the dangers of antimicrobial resistance.

To ask His Majesty's Government what progress they have made on the armed forces’ modernisation plans, in particular with regard to investment in new technology and equipment to ensure operational readiness for future conflicts.

To ask His Majesty's Government how they plan to ensure that sufficient funding is allocated to the Ministry of Defence so that the armed forces are adequately equipped and resourced for current and future missions.

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps the armed forces are taking to enhance their partnerships and collaborations with NATO and other international allies to address shared security challenges in the light of recent geopolitical events.