Written questions
1,355 written questions tabled, most recent first.
19 Jul 2021 · Department for Transport
Public Transport: Coronavirus
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what risk assessment his Department has made of the potential effect of removing the legal requirement to wear face coverings on public transport during the covid-19 outbreak; and if he will make a statement.
19 Jul 2021 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Chemicals: Regulation
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of bringing forward proposals to amend UK REACH to (a) allow chemical substances already in the EU REACH database to be grandfathere
19 Jul 2021 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Chemicals: Regulation
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what (a) meetings and (b) discussions officials in his Department have had with representatives of industry and other stakeholders on the future of UK REACH since 1 January 2021; if he
19 Jul 2021 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Chemicals: Regulation
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has conducted an economic impact assessment on the anticipated costs of UK REACH to (a) UK industry, (b) consumers’ access to goods and (c) levels of employment in (i) the U
14 Jul 2021 · Department for Education
Physical Education
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many hours per week his Department recommends that (a) primary and (b) secondary schools dedicate to physical education.
8 Jul 2021 · Department for Transport
Large Goods Vehicle Drivers: Driving Tests
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment has he made of the waiting times for HGV driving licence tests; and whether he has plans to take steps to reduce them.
8 Jul 2021 · Department of Health and Social Care
Carers
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to make a comparative assessment of the number of (a) people requiring care and (b) carers who are qualified and employed in England.
8 Jul 2021 · Department of Health and Social Care
Dental Services
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans his Department has to increase the availability of NHS Dentist appointments.
8 Jul 2021 · Department of Health and Social Care
Defibrillators: Public Places
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of making it mandatory to have defibrillators in public places.
2 Jul 2021 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Climate Change: Finance
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department has taken to identify innovative sources of finance for funding climate-related loss and damage.
30 Jun 2021 · Ministry of Justice
HMP Dovegate: Correspondence
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions his Department is having with HMP Dovegate on allowing family members to send handmade cards and letters to inmates.
30 Jun 2021 · Department for Education
Schools: Admissions
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions his Department is having with local authorities on flexible school admissions for summerborn children.
30 Jun 2021 · Department of Health and Social Care
Coronavirus: Vaccination
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what data his Department holds on the effectiveness of the (a) Pfizer, (b) AstraZeneca and (c) Moderna covid-19 vaccinations at reducing transmission of covid-19.
30 Jun 2021 · Department for Education
Schools: Coronavirus
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what data his Department holds on the prevalence of the Delta variant of covid-19 within schools; and what steps he is taking to stop further transmission of covid-19 to pupils aged under 16.
24 Jun 2021 · Department for Education
English Language: GCSE
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of arrangements for assessing spoken language as part of GCSE English Language; and whether he has had discussions with representatives of Ofqual on that matter.
23 Jun 2021 · Department for Transport
Parking: Coronavirus
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has published guidance to local authorities on the issuing of a conditional offer of fixed penalty where covid-19 restrictions have impacted a person's ability to follow parking laws.
22 Jun 2021 · Department for Transport
Large Goods Vehicle Drivers: Vacancies
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the effect of HGV driver shortages on (a) the road haulage industry and (b) the timely supply of goods and food; and pursuant to the Answer of 18 June 2021 to Question 13206 on Vi
22 Jun 2021 · Department for Transport
Mobility Scooters: Cycleways
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the potential benefits of allowing Class 3 mobility scooters to be used in cycle lanes.
21 Jun 2021 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Buses: Coronavirus
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment he has made of the clarity of the advice in The visitor economy - Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19) on coach party travel after June 21 2021; and whether he ha
21 Jun 2021 · Department for Work and Pensions
Access to Work Programme
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the average timeframe is for Access to Work applications to (a) be allocated an advisor, (b) have evidence gathered and (c) reach a resolution.
18 Jun 2021 · Department of Health and Social Care
Coronavirus: Vaccination
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to allow patients to choose which type of the covid-19 vaccination they receive.
18 Jun 2021 · Department of Health and Social Care
Travel: Coronavirus
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what data his Department is using to determine which countries are placed on the (a) red, (b) amber and (c) green international covid-19 travel restriction lists; and if he will publish that data.
18 Jun 2021 · Department of Health and Social Care
Medical Records: Data Protection
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of of adapting the NHS opt-out system to allow patients to consent to data being shared within the NHS but not with third-parties.
18 Jun 2021 · Department for Education
Educational Visits: Coronavirus
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if he will issue guidance to schools and colleges on whether educational coach trips planned after 21 June can still take place.
17 Jun 2021 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Life Sciences: Research
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what plans he has to increase funding for (a) epilepsy treatments and medication and (b) UK life-sciences research more widely.
17 Jun 2021 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Health: Research
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether he has held discussions with (a) the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on whether the forthcoming Women's Health Strategy is planned to inform the criteria for
17 Jun 2021 · Treasury
Research: Finance
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, which (a) institution, (b) Government department and (c) funding body will allocate the £22 billion for research and development announced in the Queen's Speech 2021.
17 Jun 2021 · Department of Health and Social Care
Surgical Mesh Implants
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to his Answer of 24 May 2021 to Question 3127 on Surgical Mesh Implants, if he will place a copy in the Library of the Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) form used to collect data a
16 Jun 2021 · Treasury
Business Premises: Rents
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of extending the rent arrears moratorium forfeiture for businesses in response to the delay in the easing of covid-19 restrictions that was planned for 21 June 202
16 Jun 2021 · Treasury
Business Premises: Rents
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps his Department will take to support businesses after the rent arrears forfeiture moratorium ends on 30 June 2021.
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