Written questions

292 written questions tabled, most recent first.

9 Dec 2024 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Space Weather: Research

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with ARIA on support for research into space weather since July 2024.

4 Dec 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care

Epilepsy and Parkinson's Disease: Drugs

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure consistency of the supply of medication for (a) epilepsy and b) Parkinson's disease patients.

2 Dec 2024 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Diabetes: Research

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what the total amount of Government investment into type 1 diabetes disease research was in 2023-24; and which public bodies provided that investment.

2 Dec 2024 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Kidney Diseases: Research

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what the total amount of Government investment into chronic kidney disease research was in 2023-24; and which public bodies provided that investment.

2 Dec 2024 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Food: Research

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with universities on the UK’s approach to research into food biosecurity since July 2024.

2 Dec 2024 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Food: Research

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with businesses on the UK’s approach to research into food biosecurity since July 2024.

2 Dec 2024 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Food: Research

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with the UKRI on their approach to support research into food biosecurity since July 2024.

27 Nov 2024 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Food: Research

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with the Economic and Social Research Council on research into food biosecurity since July 2024.

27 Nov 2024 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Food: Research

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council on research into food biosecurity since July 2024.

27 Nov 2024 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Food: Research

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council on research into food biosecurity since July 2024.

27 Nov 2024 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Food: Research

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with the Arts and Humanities Research Council on research into food biosecurity since July 2024.

27 Nov 2024 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Food: Research

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with ARIA on support for research into food biosecurity since July 2024.

18 Nov 2024 · Department for Business and Trade

Post Office: Directors

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the Post Office board.

18 Nov 2024 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Dogs

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to regulate professional dog walkers.

18 Nov 2024 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Water Companies: Employers' Contributions

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions he has had with Ofwat on the potential impact of proposed changes to employers National Insurance contributions on the financial resilience of water companies.

12 Nov 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care

Dental Services: Closures

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to paragraph 2.40 of the Autumn Budget 2024, published on 30 October 2024, whether he has made an estimate of the number of dental practices that will close as a result of the propos

12 Nov 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care

Dentistry: Employers' Contributions

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of the proposed increase in the rate of employer National Insurance contributions on (a) trends in the level of recruitment and (b) the pro

11 Nov 2024 · Department for Transport

Highway Code: Publicity

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of DVLA's programme of education of updates to the Highway Code for licence holders.

4 Nov 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care

Social Services: Employers' Contributions

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of raising employer’s National Insurance Contributions on (a) trends in the level of recruitment and (b) the provision of care in the socia

4 Nov 2024 · Department for Transport

M25: A3

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she ask the Office of Road and Rail to undertake enforcement action against National Highways over ongoing disruption in the (a) Painshill roundabout and (b) local area due to the M25/A3 works.

4 Nov 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care

Charities: Employers' Contributions

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to paragraph 2.40 of the Autumn Budget 2024, published on 30 October, what discussions he has had with health and care charities on the potential impact of increased National Insuran

4 Nov 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care

General Practitioners: Closures

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to paragraph 2.40 of the Autumn Budget 2024, published on 30 October, whether he has made an estimate of the number of GP practices which will close as a result of increased Employer

4 Nov 2024 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Thames Water: Employers' Contributions

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of changes in employers' National Insurance contributions on Thames Water's (a) financial viability and (b) infrastructure investm

30 Oct 2024 · Department for Education

Pupils: Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she has had with school leaders on the effectiveness of individual healthcare plans in schools for children with (a) epilepsy, (b) asthma, (c) a history of anaphylaxis, (d) severe allegories an

30 Oct 2024 · Department for Education

Pupils: Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will review the statutory guidance on Section 100 of the Children and Families Act 2014 regarding individual healthcare plans in schools.

29 Oct 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care

NHS: Public Consultation

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he has taken to ensure the change.nhs.uk consultation is accessible to (a) people living with disabilities and (b) people without access to the internet.

29 Oct 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care

Brain: Tumours

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has had recent discussions with the National Institute for Health and Care Research on support for research into the (a) care and (b) treatment for people with brain tumours.

29 Oct 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care

Brain: Tumours

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what meetings he has had with (a) NHS clinical teams specialising in the care and treatment of brain tumours, (b) researchers, (c) patients and (d) patient group representatives on brain tumours.

29 Oct 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care

Brain: Tumours

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to publish a brain tumour strategy.

29 Oct 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care

Brain: Tumours

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has had discussions with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence on the potential merits of reviewing guidance for the (a) diagnosis, (b) care and (c) treatment of brain tu

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