Written questions
462 written questions tabled, most recent first.
4 Sep 2017 · Department for Transport
Speed Limits
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps the Government is taking to monitor speed limits and ensure that they are appropriate.
4 Sep 2017 · Department for Transport
Public Transport
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps the Government is taking to encourage people to use public transport in order to reduce congestion and its associated effect on air quality.
4 Sep 2017 · Department for Transport
Cycleways
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps the Government is taking to promote the use of cycle paths.
4 Sep 2017 · Home Office
Domestic Abuse: Children
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many children have lost a parent to domestic violence in each of the last five years; and what steps have been taken to mitigate the effect of domestic violence on children.
4 Sep 2017 · Department of Health
Pregnancy
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that mothers are properly supported following childbirth with their (a) general and (b) mental health.
4 Sep 2017 · Department of Health
Maternity Services
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what plans the Government has to act upon the recommendations made by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists' report, Each Baby Counts, published in June 2017, to improve maternity care.
4 Sep 2017 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Ivory: Sales
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to stop the domestic ivory market.
4 Sep 2017 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Internet: Safety
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what recent progress has been made on implementing the internet safety strategy; and how that strategy plans to tackle the effects of social media-related mental health issues in young a
17 Jul 2017 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Marine Environment
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to protect and enhance the marine environment.
3 Jul 2017 · Women and Equalities
Managers: Females
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps the Government is taking to promote the role of female leaders in the workplace.
20 Apr 2017 · Department for Communities and Local Government
Forests: Conservation
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what plans he has to further strengthen protection for ancient woodland; and if he will make a statement.
23 Mar 2017 · Department for International Development
Developing Countries: Children
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps her Department is taking to tackle child exploitation in developing countries.
8 Mar 2017 · Department for Transport
Roads: Repairs and Maintenance
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make an assessment of the effectiveness of the use by local authorities of central government grants to tackle potholes.
8 Mar 2017 · Department for Transport
Roads: Repairs and Maintenance
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of legislation related to compensation for people whose vehicles are damaged by unreported potholes.
21 Feb 2017 · Department for Transport
Road Traffic Control
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the provision of additional junctions to decrease ramp times on the strategic road network (a) in general and (b) at the missing Junction 6 of the M27.
21 Feb 2017 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Rivers: Environment Protection
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of environmental protections for chalk streams.
21 Feb 2017 · Ministry of Defence
Sea Cadet Corps
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to promote the participation of young people in the Sea Cadets organisation.
17 Feb 2017 · Department for International Development
Developing Countries: Renewable Energy
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of its work to increase renewable energy (a) investment and (b) consumption in developing countries.
17 Feb 2017 · Department of Health
Carers
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the steps taken by organisations to support carers to increase agile working practices.
17 Feb 2017 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Forests
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment her Department has made of the value of ancient woodland to the natural heritage of the UK.
17 Feb 2017 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Non-native Species: Crayfish
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the damage from non-native crayfish to fish populations in chalk streams.
17 Feb 2017 · Department for Communities and Local Government
Neighbourhood Plans: Appeals
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what proportion of planning applications which are contrary to an adopted neighbourhood plan and that have gone to an inspector's decision are decided in favour of that plan.
17 Feb 2017 · HM Treasury
Coinage: Forgery
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment he has made of the effect on the national economy of counterfeit coinage within general distribution.
17 Jan 2017 · Department for Communities and Local Government
Neighbourhood Plans
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what funding his Department has provided to councils in support of neighbourhood plans in the last financial year.
16 Jan 2017 · Department of Health
Carers
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what discussions the Government has had with NHS England on ensuring that the mandate to NHS England for 2017-18 reflects the Government's plans to improve support for carers through its forthcoming Carers Strateg
16 Jan 2017 · Department for Communities and Local Government
Neighbourhood Plans
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, how many neighbourhood plans have been adopted in England.
16 Jan 2017 · Department for Communities and Local Government
Local Plans
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what proportion of land in England is covered by an adopted local plan.
16 Jan 2017 · Department for Communities and Local Government
Forests
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of protection for ancient woodland in the National Planning Policy Framework.
11 Jan 2017 · Department for Communities and Local Government
Local Plans
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the duty to cooperate in the development of local plans.
25 Oct 2016 · HM Treasury
Roads: Capital Investment
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will increase the Local Majors Fund.
Source: official written-questions record.