Written questions

256 written questions tabled, most recent first.

21 Mar 2022 · Department for Transport

Infrastructure: Investment

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent estimate he has made of the level of investment from individuals appearing on the UK sanctions list in companies contracted by (a) HS2 Ltd and (b) other infrastructure projects for which his Departm

21 Mar 2022 · Department for Transport

Transport for London: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment his Department has made of the impact of the absence of a long-term funding deal with TfL on the provision of TfL services to locations outside of Greater London.

18 Feb 2022 · Department for Transport

Driving Licences: Epilepsy

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with the DVLA on improvements to their website to ensure that people with epilepsy are fully informed of their right to surrender their licence rather than having it revoked.

18 Feb 2022 · Department for Transport

Driving Licences: Epilepsy

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to expedite driving licences for people with epilepsy who are unable to take out car insurance as a result of delays in receiving their physical licence, despite being able to drive under sect

18 Feb 2022 · Department for Transport

High Speed Two: Public Consultation

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the steps taken by HS2 Ltd to (a) inform, (b) involve and (c) respond to affected communities since the HS2 Community Engagement Strategy, Respecting People, Respe

18 Feb 2022 · Department for Education

Children: Safety

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment his Department has made of the impact of covid-19 lockdowns on the ability of local authorities and partner organisations and agencies to safeguard children.

18 Feb 2022 · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Green Belt

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what the process is by which land that has been removed from the green belt can be returned to the green belt.

7 Feb 2022 · Department for Transport

Electric Vehicles: Mechanical Engineering

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking with the Secretary of State for Education to support training opportunities for young people who wish to pursue careers as electric vehicle mechanics.

7 Feb 2022 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Afghanistan: Resettlement

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 17 January 2022 to Question 102809, whether her Department plans to contact any Afghan citizens who are not British Council or GardaWorld contractor

2 Feb 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care

Coronavirus: Vaccination

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure adverse reactions to covid-19 vaccinations are appropriately (a) reported and (b) monitored.

1 Feb 2022 · Home Office

Resettlement: Afghanistan

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 17 January 2022 to Question 102809, on Afghanistan: Refugees, what her Department's timeframe is for contacting Afghan citizens eligible for the third referral pathway of the

1 Feb 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care

Coronavirus: Vaccination

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to raise public awareness of the Coronavirus Yellow Card Reporting Scheme.

1 Feb 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care

Coronavirus: Vaccination

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of a possible link between covid-19 vaccination and myocarditis in males under 40.

1 Feb 2022 · Home Office

Internet: Fraud

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to increase the proportion of online scams resulting in (a) a full investigation and (b) the prosecution of the perpetrator.

31 Jan 2022 · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Green Belt

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, if he will make it his policy to retain current protections afforded to greenbelt areas in future Government planning proposals.

31 Jan 2022 · Department for Transport

High Speed 2 Line: Parliamentary Scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to ensure the potential impact on cost, schedule and benefits of decisions made during parliamentary scrutiny of the HS2 Phase 2 hybrid bills is considered when making future

31 Jan 2022 · Home Office

Fraud: Criminal Investigation

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of support provided to local police forces to assist in the investigation of scams conducted (a) through telephone calls and (b) online.

31 Jan 2022 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Paper: Recycling

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what steps his Department is taking to support and promote the recycling of paper.

19 Jan 2022 · COP26

COP26: Staff

To ask the President of COP26, what steps he is taking to ensure that the reduction of staff in the COP26 unit does not affect the delivery of COP26 commitments.

13 Jan 2022 · Department for Education

Social Workers: Children

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of funding for the training and development of the children's social work workforce.

13 Jan 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care

Social Services: Dementia and Parkinson's Disease

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that the £500 million funding allocated to supporting and developing the social care workforce includes dedicated training on Parkinson's and Parkinson's-related d

12 Jan 2022 · Home Office

Resettlement: Afghanistan

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when her Department plans to contact vulnerable Afghans to inform them that they are eligible for the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme.

12 Jan 2022 · Home Office

Resettlement: Afghanistan

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when she plans to provide information to hon. Members on whether the cases they have referred to her Department will be considered for resettlement under the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme.

12 Jan 2022 · Department for Education

Children: Social Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps he is taking to support early intervention services in children's social care.

12 Jan 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care

Parkinson's Disease: Respite Care

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking alongside local authorities to ensure that there is adequate funding to provide carers of people with Parkinson's-related dementia with respite and breaks.

12 Jan 2022 · Treasury

Coronavirus: Screening

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions he has had with representatives of the travel industry on the potential impact of removing VAT from the price of covid-19 PCR tests.

4 Jan 2022 · Department for Transport

High Speed 2 Line

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to ensure HS2 stations are closely integrated within existing transport infrastructure as recommended in the Oakervee Review of HS2.

6 Dec 2021 · Department for Education

Higher Education

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps he is taking to support universities to provide an adequate level of in person teaching for students studying (a) medicine, (b) dentistry and (c) nursing.

6 Dec 2021 · Department of Health and Social Care

NHS Covid Pass: Clinical Trials

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that the vaccination status of covid-19 vaccine trial participants is correctly displayed on their NHS Covid Pass.

6 Dec 2021 · Department for Transport

High Speed 2 Line

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to ensure that homeowners are adequately compensated in cases where the construction of HS2 public works have diminished the value of their property.

Source: official written-questions record.