Written questions
1,462 written questions tabled, most recent first.
18 Oct 2021 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Water Power
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what recent progress the Government has made on considering responses to the Government's consultation on the potential of marine energy projects, which concluded on 30 September
15 Oct 2021 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Telecommunications: Infrastructure
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what progress her Department has made on responding to the consultation on further legislative changes to the Electronic Communications Code.
23 Sep 2021 · Department of Health and Social Care
Dementia: Health Education
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of undertaking a targeted public awareness campaign on reducing the risk of developing dementia.
22 Sep 2021 · Department of Health and Social Care
NHS Covid Pass
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent progress his Department has made on ensuring that participants in (a) vaccine trials and (b) the Novavax trial are able to have their vaccination status accurately recorded in the NHS C
20 Sep 2021 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Local Government: Voluntary Work
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps he is taking to help ensure that volunteer capacity is available to support councils when needed.
20 Sep 2021 · Department of Health and Social Care
NHS: Voluntary Work
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help ensure that volunteer capacity is available to support the NHS when needed.
20 Sep 2021 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Food: Public Sector
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to encourage local public sector bodies to procure locally produced food.
20 Sep 2021 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Food Supply
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to maintain UK (a) food security and (b) self-sufficiency in key food products.
20 Sep 2021 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Food Supply
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to help ensure that UK food security is incorporated into the Government’s national emergency preparedness.
20 Sep 2021 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Food: Exports
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to involve (a) Leicestershire and (b) other food and drink producing counties in the development of a marketing strategy for British food exports.
20 Sep 2021 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Agriculture: Technology
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to support innovation and the use of new technology by farmers.
16 Sep 2021 · Ministry of Justice
Parole: Reviews
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent progress has been made on reviewing the parole system.
3 Sep 2021 · Department for Work and Pensions
Kickstart Scheme: Leicestershire
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Kickstart scheme in (a) Leicestershire and (b) Bosworth.
3 Sep 2021 · Department for Work and Pensions
Restart Scheme
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the (a) introduction and (b) initial operation of the Restart Scheme for jobseekers in (i) the UK and (ii) Leicestershire.
3 Sep 2021 · Department for Transport
Electric Scooters: Hire Services
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what initial assessment he has made on the progress of the e-scooter trials taking place across the UK.
3 Sep 2021 · Department for Transport
Cross Country Line
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to (a) encourage passenger growth and (b) support passenger capacity on the (i) Birmingham to Leicester and (ii) Birmingham to Derby via Tamworth railway routes.
3 Sep 2021 · Department for Transport
Driving Licences: Applications
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the ability of the DVLA to improve the six week turnaround time for (a) HGV and (b) car driving licences.
3 Sep 2021 · Department for Transport
Driving Licences: Applications
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to support the DVLA to be contactable by applicants seeking updates on (a) HGV and (b) car driving licence applications.
3 Sep 2021 · Department for Transport
Driving Licences: Applications
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the work of the DVLA to improve paperwork turnaround times during summer 2021 for (a) HGV and (b) car driving licences.
18 Aug 2021 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Seas and Oceans
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress his Department is making on the preparations for an update to the Marine strategy part three.
19 Jul 2021 · Department for Transport
Electric Vehicles: Charging Points
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to expand electric car charging provision across the (a) A road and (b) motorway network in (i) Leicestershire and (ii) the UK.
19 Jul 2021 · Department for Transport
Motorway Service Areas: Charging Points
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with motorway service station operators to ensure adequate and workable electric car charging provision at their sites.
8 Jul 2021 · Department of Health and Social Care
Pharmacy: Career Development
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to encourage people to take up careers in (a) the pharmaceutical sector and (b) high street pharmacies.
6 Jul 2021 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Employment: Environment Protection
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps he is taking to support the skills training and reskilling of workers to play an active role in the UK's green economy.
5 Jul 2021 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Levelling Up Fund
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what his timeline is for decision-making under the Levelling Up Fund.
5 Jul 2021 · Department for Transport
Road Traffic Offences
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of reports that 10,000 drivers hold a valid licence despite accruing 12 penalty points; and what assessment he has made of trends in the level of
5 Jul 2021 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Education
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what progress the UK has made as President of the G7 to remove barriers to education across the world.
5 Jul 2021 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Global Partnership for Education
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what objectives he plans to pursue as co-chairman of the Global Partnership for Education's Replenishment Summit in July 2021.
5 Jul 2021 · Department for Transport
Large Goods Vehicle Drivers: Facilities
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to encourage the development of high quality rest stops for the benefit of HGV drivers.
24 Jun 2021 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Internet: Fraud
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions he has had with representatives of internet search providers to tackle the presence of advertisements encouraging additional payments for tasks of minimal financi
Source: official written-questions record.