Written questions

2,665 written questions tabled, most recent first.

29 Aug 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Housing: Heating

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent assessment she has made of the (a) quality and (b) efficiency of radiator systems installed in new-build homes.

29 Aug 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Heating: Housing

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to promote the replacement of inefficient radiator systems in homes.

29 Aug 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Heating: Housing

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the energy efficiency of (a) standard domestic radiator systems, (b) under floor heating, (c) infrared panels and (d) other low-temperature heating

29 Aug 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Housing: Woodworking

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate she has made of the level of demand for skilled carpenters in the housebuilding sector over the next five years.

29 Aug 2025 · Department for Education

Apprentices: Woodworking

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to increase the number of young people taking up carpentry and joinery apprenticeships.

29 Aug 2025 · Department for Transport

Airports: Fire Prevention

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with the Civil Aviation Authority on the adequacy of fire safety infrastructure at airports.

29 Aug 2025 · Department for Transport

Airports: Infrastructure

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has considered the potential merits of implementing mandatory infrastructure audits for airports to prevent service disruption due to (a) fires and (b) other infrastructure incidents.

29 Aug 2025 · Department for Transport

Manchester Airport: Air Traffic Control

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with airlines operating from Manchester Airport on (a) the potential impact of European air traffic control delays on UK passengers and (b) steps to help mitigate these delays.

29 Aug 2025 · Department for Transport

Air Traffic Control: EU Countries

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made representations to (a) Eurocontrol and (b) other relevant European bodies on the delays at UK airports caused by inadequate air traffic control (i) staffing levels and (ii) out-of-date syst

29 Aug 2025 · Department for Transport

Air Traffic Control: EU Countries

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking with her European counterparts to (a) improve air traffic control capacity and (b) reduce delays for UK travellers (i) during peak summer travel periods and (ii) at all times

29 Aug 2025 · Ministry of Defence

War Widow(er)s Recognition Payment

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason 15 October 2025 is the closing date for the War Widows Recognition Payment Scheme; and whether mechanisms exist for extending that deadline for exceptional cases.

29 Aug 2025 · Ministry of Defence

War Widow(er)s Recognition Payment

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if his Department will publish a post-programme evaluation of the (a) uptake, (b) communication efficacy, (c) demographic reach and (d) lessons learned of the War Widows Recognition Payment Scheme within 12 month

29 Aug 2025 · Ministry of Defence

War Widow(er)s Recognition Payment

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what support mechanisms are in place to help (a) widows, (b) widowers and (c) civil partners complete applications for the War Widows Recognition Payment Scheme before 15 October 2025.

29 Aug 2025 · Ministry of Defence

War Widow(er)s Recognition Payment

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to advertise the deadline for the closure of the War Widows Recognition Payment Scheme to eligible bereaved spouses.

29 Aug 2025 · Department for Education

Overseas Students: Fees and Charges

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on (a) the proposed international student fee levy and (b) its potential implications for (i) education, (ii) research, (iii) skills and (iv) regional econom

29 Aug 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Health Professions: Training

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Education on the ability of universities to deliver healthcare and medical training courses in the context of declining revenues.

29 Aug 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Overseas Students: Fees and Charges

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of a levy on international student fees on the higher education pipeline for NHS workforce training.

29 Aug 2025 · Department for Education

Overseas Students: Taxation

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of the proposed levy on international students on the UK’s attractiveness as an international education destination.

29 Aug 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Overseas Students: Fees and Charges

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of a levy on international student fees on UK university-led Research and Development capacity.

29 Aug 2025 · Department for Education

Overseas Students: Fees and Charges

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate her Department has made of the potential impact of the proposed levy on international student fees on average revenue of universities.

29 Aug 2025 · Department for Education

Overseas Students: Fees and Charges

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of a proposed international student fee levy on the ability of universities to support the NHS 10 Year Plan through health-related education and training.

29 Aug 2025 · Department for Education

Overseas Students: Fees and Charges

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to ringfence revenue generated from any proposed levy on international student fees for reinvestment into the skills system.

29 Aug 2025 · Department for Education

Overseas Students: Fees and Charges

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the proposed levy on international student fees on the financial sustainability of UK universities.

29 Aug 2025 · Department for Education

Overseas Students: Fees and Charges

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she has had with the higher education sector on the potential economic impact of a levy on international student fees.

29 Aug 2025 · Department for Education

Overseas Students: Fees and Charges

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of the proposed levy on international student fees on local (a) economies and (b) employment.

29 Aug 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Obesity: Drugs

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that people prescribed weight loss medication also adopt lifestyle changes.

29 Aug 2025 · Department for Education

Pastoral Care: School Leaving

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how long pastoral support is available to young people after leaving state schools.

29 Aug 2025 · Department for Education

Schools: Mental Health Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what mental health support is available to young people after receiving exam results.

29 Aug 2025 · Department for Education

Pre-school Education: Languages

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, which schools are taking part in the Early Language Support for Every Child Programme in (a) Fylde and (b) Lancashire.

29 Aug 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Alcoholic Drinks and Drugs: Rehabilitation

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans he has to support partnerships between (a) local pharmacies and (b) drug and alcohol support charities to deliver harm reduction services in (i) Fylde and (ii) Lancashire.

Source: official written-questions record.