Written questions
1,036 written questions tabled, most recent first.
21 Sep 2021 · Ministry of Justice
Courts: Coronavirus
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of resources available to effectively tackle court backlogs in the recovery from the covid-19 outbreak.
20 Sep 2021 · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Empty Property: Repairs and Maintenance
To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what steps his Department is taking to support the (a) public and (b) private sector to renovate derelict buildings into community hubs.
20 Sep 2021 · Ministry of Defence
Armed Forces: Families
What steps his Department is taking to support the families of armed forces personnel.
17 Sep 2021 · Ministry of Defence
Defence: Supply Chains
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to safeguard defence supply chains from foreign threats.
17 Sep 2021 · Home Office
Road Traffic Offences
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what guidance her Department has issued to local authorities on tackling (a) speeding and (b) other traffic issues.
15 Sep 2021 · Treasury
Cash Dispensing
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to ensure access to cash withdrawals.
14 Sep 2021 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Commonwealth: Cultural Relations
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to strengthen cultural exchange programmes across the Commonwealth.
13 Sep 2021 · Department of Health and Social Care
Mental Health Services: Children and Young People
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce waiting lists for child and adolescent mental health services.
10 Sep 2021 · Department for Work and Pensions
Financial Services and Vocational Guidance: Older People
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that people over the age of 50 can access personalised (a) financial and (b) careers advice.
9 Sep 2021 · Department for Transport
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency: Standards
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to help ensure that the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency respond to enquiries in a timely manner.
8 Sep 2021 · Department for International Trade
Trade Promotion
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what support and advice his Department provides to small and medium sized businesses to export to (a) Commonwealth countries and (b) non-Commonwealth countries.
7 Sep 2021 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Food Supply
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment he has made on the resilience of food supply chains to (a) supermarkets and (b) high street food stores.
6 Sep 2021 · Department for Education
Lifelong Education
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps his Department is taking to support the delivery of (a) adult education and (b) other lifelong learning programs.
6 Sep 2021 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Cultural Heritage: Repairs and Maintenance
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what financial support is available to help museums and other historic sites undertake upgrades or expansion projects.
3 Sep 2021 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
New Businesses: Environment Protection
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps his Department is taking to encourage start-ups in green growth sectors such as carbon capture.
3 Sep 2021 · Women and Equalities
Regional Planning and Development: Social Mobility
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what progress the Social Mobility Commission has made on levelling up life chances across the country; and what steps she is taking to implement the recommendations made by that Commission.
3 Sep 2021 · COP26
UN Climate Conference 2021: Schools
To ask the President of COP26, what steps he is taking to ensure that schools are represented at COP26.
18 Aug 2021 · Department for Education
Democracy and Rule of Law: Education
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if his Department will take steps to ensure that young people leave school with an effective education in (a) democratic processes, (b) the rule of law and (c) respect for others.
18 Aug 2021 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
New Businesses: Manufacturing Industries
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps his Department is taking to support start-ups in the manufacturing sector.
22 Jul 2021 · Home Office
Neighbourhood Policing
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps are being taken to enhance community trust engagement with local policing teams.
22 Jul 2021 · Department for Transport
Parking: Pedestrian Areas
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent steps have been taken to tackle pavement parking.
22 Jul 2021 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Religious Buildings: Repairs and Maintenance
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what support is available to assist with the upkeep of places of worship to prevent the need for major remedial works.
21 Jul 2021 · Department of Health and Social Care
Integrated Care Systems
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that patients and communities are involved with the work and governance of Integrated Care Systems.
21 Jul 2021 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
National Food Strategy Review
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps are being taken to consult communities on recommendations from Henry Dimbleby’s independent review of the food system.
21 Jul 2021 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Internet: Safety
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps he is taking to enhance online safety.
20 Jul 2021 · Ministry of Defence
Armed Forces Covenant
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to encourage more organisations to sign the Armed Forces Covenant.
20 Jul 2021 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Electric Vehicles: Wolverhampton
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps are being taken to improve the availability of electric vehicle charge points in Wolverhampton.
19 Jul 2021 · Department for Work and Pensions
Social Security Benefits: Mental Health
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to ensure that mental health is included in the decision-making processes on provision of social security.
19 Jul 2021 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Housing: Insulation
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps he is taking to ensure that people can easily access advice on home insulation measures and services.
19 Jul 2021 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Affordable Housing
What steps his Department is taking to increase the supply of affordable new homes.
Source: official written-questions record.