Written questions
798 written questions tabled, most recent first.
28 Jun 2023 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Charities: Finance
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent progress her Department has made on implementing the £100 million fund for frontline charities announced at the Spring Budget 2023; whether there will be deadlines for applications; a
28 Jun 2023 · Department for Education
Students: Finance
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of providing (a) financial grants, (b) interest free and (c) lower interest loans to students in the context of rises in the cost of living.
28 Jun 2023 · Home Office
Cannabis: Decriminalisation
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of the potential effect of decriminalising cannabis (a) possession, (b) supply and (c) manufacture on the prison population.
28 Jun 2023 · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Local Government: Devolution
To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the differences in levels of (a) resources and (b) powers granted in devolution deals in England.
22 Jun 2023 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Entertainments: Disease Control and Emergencies
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what plans her Department has in place to support the entertainment industry in a (a) national emergency and (b) pandemic.
22 Jun 2023 · Ministry of Justice
Cannabis
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prosecutions have taken place for the possession of cannabis excluding those with intent to distribute since 1 January 2020.
22 Jun 2023 · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Local Government: Devolution
To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of (a) increasing devolution in England and (b) giving Metro Mayors local tax raising powers.
22 Jun 2023 · Department of Health and Social Care
Medical Treatments Abroad
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of providing funding for people to access treatment abroad that is not available on the NHS.
22 Jun 2023 · Ministry of Justice
Abortion
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing legislative proposals to repeal sections (a) 58 and (b) 59 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861.
22 Jun 2023 · Cabinet Office
Civil Service: Artificial Intelligence
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent assessment he has made of the potential effect of the use of artificial intelligence on future levels of employment in the civil service.
22 Jun 2023 · Cabinet Office
Prime Minister: Furniture
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what was the cost to the public purse of lecterns used by each Prime Minister since 7 May 2015.
22 Jun 2023 · Treasury
Motor Vehicles: Taxation
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of charging tax on (a) scooters and (b) other smaller petrol motor vehicles.
21 Jun 2023 · Department of Health and Social Care
Radiology: Ultrasonics
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of waiting times for MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound treatment on a patients quality of life.
21 Jun 2023 · Department for Transport
M6 Toll
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will have discussions with Midland Expressway Ltd on seeking a review of its policy of charging recipients of higher rate Attendance Allowance for use of the M6 toll.
14 Jun 2023 · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Supported Housing: Care Leavers
To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, whether his Department is taking steps to recruit more supported lodgings hosts to care for teenagers and care leavers aged 16 to 25.
14 Jun 2023 · Department for Transport
M6 Toll
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he held discussions with Midland Expressway Ltd on removing the higher rate Attendance Allowance from the list of benefits eligible for a disability exemption pass for the M6 Toll road, before that allo
14 Jun 2023 · Department of Health and Social Care
Cancer: Drugs
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, which cancer medicines are being reviewed by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency under Project Orbis as of 14 June 2023.
14 Jun 2023 · Department of Health and Social Care
Cancer: Drugs
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, which cancer medicines have received (a) an innovation passport and (b) other support under the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency’s Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway; and if
14 Jun 2023 · Department of Health and Social Care
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency plans to consult representatives of (a) patient organisations and (b) the pharmaceutical industry on its plans for new regulatory rec
14 Jun 2023 · Department of Health and Social Care
Drugs: Licensing
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's preparedness for quickly assessing new medicines licensed through the Medicines an
14 Jun 2023 · Department of Health and Social Care
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the potential impact of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency international recognition framework, starting on 1 January 2024, on the aver
5 Jun 2023 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Sudan: Peace Negotiations
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to secure a (a) cease fire and (b) peace agreement in Sudan.
5 Jun 2023 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Sudan: Refugees
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking with his international counterparts to help expedite safe passage to the UK for Sudanese dependents of British nationals.
5 Jun 2023 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Sudan: British Nationals Abroad
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to provide ongoing assistance to help British nationals leave Sudan.
5 Jun 2023 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Sudan: British Nationals Abroad
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent estimate he has made of the number of British nationals located in Sudan; and what proportion of those nationals are children.
2 Jun 2023 · Treasury
Wines: Excise Duties
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the changes to the rates of Alcohol Duty on the wine industry.
2 Jun 2023 · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Homelessness
To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what guidance his Department issues on the meaning of priority need in the context of tackling homelessness and rough sleeping.
11 May 2023 · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Rented Housing: Young People
To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of his policies on renters reform on stepping stone accommodation for vulnerable young people that offer fixed term housing at d
27 Apr 2023 · Department of Health and Social Care
Bowel Cancer: Screening
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help increase the level of uptake for the bowel cancer screening programme.
24 Apr 2023 · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Domestic Abuse: Anti-social Behaviour
To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the Anti-Social Behaviour Action Plan, published on 27 March 2023, on the level of (a) noise complaints against and (b) evict
Source: official written-questions record.