Written questions

359 written questions tabled, most recent first.

27 Feb 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Nuclear Regulatory Review

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that the implementation of the the recommendations of the 2025 Nuclear Regulatory Review complies with the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2

26 Feb 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

Employment Schemes

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 24 February 2026 to Question 111896, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the 2028 delivery date for the Jobs and Careers Service on mobilisation of the UK wo

23 Feb 2026 · Home Office

Police: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how much special grant funding her Department plans to provide to each police force in England and Wales.

9 Feb 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

Employment Schemes

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the in-house design and development of the replacement for his Department's Find a Job digital service, what information his Department holds on the number of civil servants and extern

9 Feb 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

Employment Schemes

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if his Department will set out more detail on how it will deliver the replacement for the Find a Job service by July 2026, including how it will be tested to ensure it meets the needs of citizens and wh

9 Feb 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

Employment Schemes

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the 2028 delivery date for the Jobs and Careers Service on workforce mobilisation between now and 2028.

9 Feb 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

Employment Schemes: Artificial Intelligence and Innovation

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential efficacy of public-private partnerships to (a) promote innovation and (b) integrate artificial intelligence in his Department's new Jobs and Careers Service.

5 Feb 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Social Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a public interest assessment for large-scale acquisitions in the adult social care sector.

5 Feb 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Social Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the compatibility of offshore ownership of care assets in the United Kingdom on his Department's plans to introduce (a) a National Care Service and (b) neighbourhood-

28 Jan 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Childbirth: Fathers

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what standardised guidance is available to NHS maternity services regarding a) paternal involvement and b) support for fathers in childbirth.

28 Jan 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Childbirth: Fathers

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what data his Department holds on the proportion of births in NHS facilities at which a father is present.

28 Jan 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Maternity Services: Staff

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the gender breakdown is of maternity services staff for each NHS trust.

15 Jan 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Fuels: Prices

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to help reduce geographical variations in the cost of petrol and diesel.

7 Jan 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Pet Travel Scheme

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to her Department's answer of 20 October 2025 to Written Question 80401: Pet Travel Scheme, what recent steps she has taken to negotiate a pet passport scheme.

6 Jan 2026 · Scotland Office

Rescue Services: Scotland

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has had discussions with the Scottish Government on support for mountain rescue services.

6 Jan 2026 · Department for Education

Breakfast Clubs: Nutrition

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what accountability measures her Department has put in place for the nutritional content of breakfasts provided by schools participating in the Free Breakfast Club scheme.

6 Jan 2026 · Department for Education

Breakfast Clubs: Nutrition

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that food provided by schools participating in the Free Breakfast Club scheme meets nutritional and quality standards.

17 Dec 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Welltower: Mergers

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with Welltower on ensuring that its acquisition of HC-One, Barchester and Care UK does not have adverse impacts on a) care staff and b) care home residents.

17 Dec 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Welltower: Mergers

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Welltower's acquisition of HC-One, Barchester and Care UK on the quality and affordability of care in the UK.

16 Dec 2025 · Home Office

Undocumented Migrants: English Channel

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of her Department's progress on reducing unauthorised migration across the English Channel.

16 Dec 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions

Employment Schemes: Digital Technology

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to use AI and digital technology to improve the efficacy of job and employment services.

16 Dec 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Cultural Heritage: Young People

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to improve access to heritage sites for young people.

16 Dec 2025 · Department for Transport

Railway Network: Shropshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to improve rail connectivity in Shropshire.

16 Dec 2025 · Ministry of Justice

Courts: Standards

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of his Department's progress on increasing the processing capacity of the court system.

16 Dec 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Fly-tipping

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department has taken to reduce fly-tipping and strengthen the power of local authorities to prevent fly-tipping.

16 Dec 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Prostate Cancer: Health Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve the quality and availability of prostate cancer support and treatment.

16 Dec 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Housing: Construction

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of his Department's progress towards its target of delivering 1,500,000 new homes over the course of this Parliament.

16 Dec 2025 · Home Office

Neighbourhood Policing: Recruitment

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of her Department's progress towards its target of recruiting 13,000 additional neighbourhood police officers over the course of this Parliament.

16 Dec 2025 · Ministry of Justice

Prison Accommodation

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of his Department's progress towards its target of increasing prison capacity.

16 Dec 2025 · Treasury

Tax Avoidance and Tax Evasion: Digital Technology

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential for AI and digital technology to reduce a) tax evasion and b) tax avoidance.

Source: official written-questions record.