Written questions

274 written questions tabled, most recent first.

28 Aug 2020 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Palestinians: Curriculum

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 27 July 2020 to Question 76939 on Palestinians: Textbooks, what mechanisms are in place for scrutiny of the updated Palestinian Authority curriculum

22 Jul 2020 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Furs: Coronavirus

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans he has to review the potential merits of a ban on fur in response to evidence from Spain that mink fur farms can act as a reservoir for covid-19.

21 Jul 2020 · Department for Transport

High Speed 2 Line

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions he has had with (a) representatives from HS2 Ltd, (b) Cabinet colleagues and (c) other relevant organisations on accelerating the construction of High Speed Two services to Manchester.

21 Jul 2020 · Treasury

Premium Bonds

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent estimate he has made of the average time taken for National Savings and Investments to transfer prize money to premium bond winners in each of the last five years.

21 Jul 2020 · Department for Transport

High Speed Two: Apprentices

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent steps High Speed Two Ltd is taking with (a) further and (b) higher education institutions to employ apprentices.

20 Jul 2020 · Department for International Development

Palestinians: Textbooks

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps she plans to take to ensure that the recommendations of the George Eckert Institute's interim report on its independent review of Palestinian textbooks are implemented before the star

20 Jul 2020 · Department for International Development

Palestinians: Textbooks

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what progress is being made on the George Eckert Institute's interim report on its independent review of Palestinian textbooks.

16 Jul 2020 · Department of Health and Social Care

Hearing Impairment: Coronavirus

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the Government plans to make available face masks from clear material to assist people in lip reading who are deaf or hard of hearing.

16 Jul 2020 · Department of Health and Social Care

Cancer: Bury South

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the ability in Bury South constituency for restored cancer services to deliver personalised cancer care commitments.

16 Jul 2020 · Department of Health and Social Care

Cancer: Health Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that cancer treatment is provided in coronavirus-free hubs with the required (a) equipment, (b) covid-19 testing and (c) staff resources in (i) Bury South constitu

16 Jul 2020 · Department of Health and Social Care

Palliative Care: Coronavirus

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what additional support he plans to provide for end-of-life care in community settings to support families and carers in (a) Bury South constituency and (b) England during the covid-19 outbreak.

16 Jul 2020 · Department of Health and Social Care

Cancer: Bury South

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will put in place a plan to rebuild cancer services in Bury South to rapidly reduce the treatment backlog and avoid worsening outcomes for people living with cancer.

7 Jul 2020 · Treasury

Coronavirus

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans the Government is putting in place to help the 3 million people who are not entitled to Government covid-19 support.

2 Jul 2020 · Department for Transport

Railways: North West

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions he has had with stakeholders in the North West on the Integrated Rail Plan.

2 Jul 2020 · Department for Transport

High Speed 2 Line: Greater Manchester

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment he has made of the economic benefits of High Speed Two to Manchester.

30 Jun 2020 · Department of Health and Social Care

Cancer: Health Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the number of patients affected by the backlogs in cancer (a) screening, (b) diagnostic tests and (c) other treatments that have accrued as a result of the

29 Jun 2020 · Department of Health and Social Care

Dental Services: Coronavirus

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment the Government has made of the potential merits of postponing the dental retention fee paid by dentists during the covid-19 outbreak.

29 Jun 2020 · Department for Education

Summer Schools: Coronavirus

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance the Government has provided to local authorities on summer school provision during the covid-19 outbreak for children of (a) key-workers, (b) low-income families and (c) all children.

25 Jun 2020 · Department of Health and Social Care

Cancer: Health Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support patients who are waiting for cancer (a) screening, (b) follow-up tests and (c) treatment that has been postponed due to the covid-19 outbreak.

22 Jun 2020 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Travellers: Coronavirus

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that Traveller populations in the UK are relocated to (a) safe and (b) appropriate areas during the covid-19 outbreak.

11 Jun 2020 · Department for Education

Schools: Fire Extinguishers

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if he will set out a timeframe for requiring newly-built schools to be fitted with sprinkler systems.

9 Jun 2020 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Housing: Domestic Abuse

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps the Government is taking to help local authorities make accommodation and social housing available for victims of domestic abuse.

9 Jun 2020 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Internet: Coronavirus

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps the Government is taking with telecommunications companies to provide IT equipment for people who are isolated, with no access to a phone or computer.

9 Jun 2020 · Ministry of Justice

Legal Aid Scheme: Reviews

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what progress his Department has made in its review of the means test; and when he plans to bring forward proposals.

9 Jun 2020 · Home Office

Domestic Abuse: Victim Support Schemes

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what communications campaign has been launched to (a) raise awareness of domestic abuse, (b) reassure the public that the police and support services are still available and accessible during the covi

9 Jun 2020 · Department of Health and Social Care

Mental Health Services: Domestic Abuse

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps the Government is taking to allocate additional funding for mental health support for victims of domestic abuse.

9 Jun 2020 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Domestic Abuse: Coronavirus

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that clear statutory guidance is issued to help local authorities and charities carry out their duty to (a) support and (b) meet the

9 Jun 2020 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Domestic Abuse: Coronavirus

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps the Government plans to take to provide additional funding for housing assistance to help ensure that victims of domestic abuse and their children continue to be prote

9 Jun 2020 · Ministry of Justice

Domestic Abuse: Coronavirus

What additional financial support he is providing to help protect victims of domestic abuse during the covid-19 outbreak.

3 Jun 2020 · Department for Education

Schools: Fires

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether his Department makes assessments of the effect of school fires on levels of educational attainment.

Source: official written-questions record.