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(S6O-03807) I raised that very issue with the Deputy Prime Minister when I met her last Friday. That was on top of our regular contact with the United Kingdom Government on a range of issues, including the future of levelling up and other funds.
I have already agreed a remit for the group and a shortlist of potential members. Officials are now contacting individuals with a view to the group’s first meeting taking place this summer.
Responses to questions on finding and contacting solicitors did not reveal any significant differences in experience between those with and without a condition that limits their day-to-day activities.
Energy companies are resuming the installation of prepayment meters under warrant, following updated advice from the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets. I have contacted Ofgem and major energy suppliers, which say that that is a last resort.
It would be best if the minister who is responsible for the scheme contacted Meghan Gallacher about that matter; I will ensure that she is aware of the member’s question.
However, it is vital that visiting continues to be supported so that people who are living in a care home—which is, first and foremost, their home—can maintain contact with loved ones, because that is important for mental health and wellbeing.
As I indicated in a radio interview earlier this week, I am now testing myself daily when I am likely to be in contact with members of the public. That is a personal decision to protect my family and ensure that I am able to safely exercise the functions of my office in relation to others.
It would be good to seek more information. It would be useful to contact the Commonwealth War Graves Commission to ask about its policies and procedures, because it continues to look after and maintain many war memorials across our towns, cities and villages.
In one example, an ambulance was called at 2.30 pm and came at 4.45 am the next morning. I contacted the cabinet secretary about that and I am still waiting for a response.