Written questions

3,693 written questions tabled, most recent first.

31 Jan 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care

Dental Services: Coronavirus

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the impact of short-notice dentist appointment cancellations as a result of covid-19 on the ability of dental practices to meet the 85 per cent UDA target and deliver

31 Jan 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care

Dental Services: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the announcement of £50 million for the provision of additional dental capacity to be used by 31 March 2022, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of ring-fencing an

31 Jan 2022 · Home Office

Travel: Coronavirus

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many passengers disembarked at Southampton Cruise Terminal on 13 December 2021; and how many passenger locator forms were obtained.

31 Jan 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care

NHS Covid Pass: Children

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, to confirm when proof of recovery from covid-19 will be available for 12 to 15 year olds via the NHS Covid Pass for the purpose of international travel.

31 Jan 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care

Care Homes: Staff

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals to enshrine in law an essential care giver status to protect the welfare and well-being of care home re

31 Jan 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care

Care Homes: Coronavirus

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the timetable is for reviewing covid-19 care home guidance to meet the Government's plans to live with covid-19 in the longer term; and what meetings have taken place or are planned to take pl

31 Jan 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care

Care Homes: Coronavirus

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with stakeholders on bringing covid-19 self-isolation guidance for care homes in line with national guidance.

31 Jan 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care

Neurology: Research

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what research or initiatives are taking place to improve support for people diagnosed with functional neurological disorders.

28 Jan 2022 · Cabinet Office

Passenger Ships: Coronavirus

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the inquiry into the Government's handling of the covid-19 pandemic will consider the provision of travel advice by the Government to the cruise industry.

27 Jan 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care

Meningitis: Vaccination

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions his Department has had with relevant stakeholders in response to the findings by the UKHSA that Meningitis B cases have increased higher than the level prior to the outbreak of cov

27 Jan 2022 · Department for Work and Pensions

Personal Independence Payment: Telephone Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many and what proportion of calls to the personal independence payment new claims line have (a) taken over 30 minutes and (b) had calls ended before answered, in each of the last three years.

27 Jan 2022 · Ministry of Justice

Coronavirus: Disease Control

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many fines have been issued to people in Ellesmere Port and Neston constituency for breaches of covid-19 regulations.

27 Jan 2022 · Department for Work and Pensions

Universal Credit: Disability

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate she has made of the number of people who have been affected by the underpayment of benefits for those eligible for the Severe Disability Premium and the Enhanced Disability Premium after t

27 Jan 2022 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Park Homes: Energy Supply

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of making changes to the energy reseller arrangements to enable a mechanism for refunds to be issued to park home owners in the

27 Jan 2022 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Park Homes: Energy Supply

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether he has made an assessment on the potential impact of the energy reseller arrangements on mobile park home owners (a) obtaining the best energy deals and (b) accessing (i)

27 Jan 2022 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Import Controls: Procurement

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what her timetable is for awarding contracts for the delivery and operation of her Department's three inland border control posts.

27 Jan 2022 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Companies House: Reform

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will outline his planned timetable for reforms to enable Companies House to introduce a power to query and check information and identity verification.

27 Jan 2022 · Department for Education

Primary Education: Sports

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 9 December 2021 to Question 87719, on Primary Education: Sports, if he will outline his timetable for updating the School Sport and Activity Action Plan.

27 Jan 2022 · Cabinet Office

Screening: Coronavirus

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the terms of the inquiry into the Government's handling of the covid-19 pandemic are; and whether that inquiry will consider the Government's decisions on the procur

27 Jan 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care

Mental Health Services: Asylum

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what percentage of asylum applicants seek treatment for mental health whilst waiting for their applications to be processed.

27 Jan 2022 · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

New Homes Ombudsman

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, (a) when the New Homes Ombudsman Scheme will commence and (b) whether it will cover existing complaints against developers that have not been resolved.

27 Jan 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care

Dental Services: Coronavirus

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he will take to monitor the impact of the removal of the fallow time between dental patients and covid-19 infections.

27 Jan 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care

Dental Services: Disease Control

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what risk assessment he has carried out on impacts of changes to Government guidance for infection control in dental surgeries.

27 Jan 2022 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the suitability of the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund in achieving sufficient electric car charging points for social housing tenants.

27 Jan 2022 · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Right to Buy Scheme

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what his timetable is for evaluating new pilot areas for the Voluntary Right to Buy scheme.

27 Jan 2022 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of increasing the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund to enable the implementation of decarbonisation measures beyond the home,

27 Jan 2022 · Treasury

Cash Dispensing: Public Consultation

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what his timetable is for responding to the Access to Cash Consultation which closed on 1 July 2021.

27 Jan 2022 · Department for Work and Pensions

Personal Independence Payment: Telephone Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 12 January 2022 to Question 93774, on Personal Independence Payment: Telephone Services, what discussions her Department has had with relevant stakeholders in response to the i

27 Jan 2022 · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Local Government: Devolution

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what discussions he has had with hon. Members representing constituencies in (a) Cheshire and (b) Warrington on devolution in those areas.

24 Jan 2022 · Department for Transport

Railways: Chester

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when direct rail services between London and Chester will be reinstated.

Source: official written-questions record.