Written questions

629 written questions tabled, most recent first.

30 Jun 2026 · Home Office

Police: Workplace Pensions

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate she has made of the number of surviving spouses, civil partners and partners who may be affected by the remarriage and cohabitation provisions of the Police Pension Scheme 1987.

30 Jun 2026 · Home Office

Police: Workplace Pensions

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many survivor pensions under the Police Pension Scheme 1987 have ceased as a result of remarriage or cohabitation in each of the last ten years.

30 Jun 2026 · Home Office

Police: Workplace Pensions

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many surviving spouses, civil partners and partners are currently in receipt of a survivor pension under the Police Pension Scheme 1987.

30 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Hormone Replacement Therapy: Side Effects

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance his Department has issued to NHS trusts and Integrated Care Boards on ensuring timely access to specialist care and treatment for women experiencing complications associated with horm

30 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Menopause: Advice and Guidance Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the impact of Advice and Guidance pathways on access to specialist care for women experiencing menopause-related health conditions.

30 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Empty Property: Council Tax

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many empty properties have seen a increase in Council Tax of (a) 200%, (b) 300%, and (c) 400% since the Council Tax (Prescribed Classes of Dwellings and Consequential Amendme

30 Jun 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Water Charges

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of water companies’ environmental and service performance on water bills.

26 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Advice and Guidance Services: Gynaecology

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment has he made of whether advice and guidance has reduced referrals to specialist gynaecology services.

26 Jun 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Gaza: Humanitarian Aid

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Government has called for an independent investigation into the treatment of individuals detained following the interception of the Gaza Sumud Flotilla.

26 Jun 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Humanitarian Aid

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the compatibility with international law of the interception of civilian humanitarian vessels in international waters.

26 Jun 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Gaza: Humanitarian Aid

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what consular assistance was provided to British nationals detained following the interception of the Gaza Sumud Flotilla.

26 Jun 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Iran: Baha'i Faith

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government is taking with international partners to promote freedom of religion or belief in Iran, particularly for members of the Bahá’í community.

26 Jun 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Iran: Baha'i Faith

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of recent reports of escalating persecution of the Bahá’í community in Iran.

26 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Surgical Mesh Implants

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether they have assessed the financial impact on individuals unable to work due to complications arising from pelvic mesh implants.

26 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Surgical Mesh Implants

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate has been made of the number of patients affected by complications arising from pelvic mesh implants in England.

26 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Surgical Mesh Implants

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether interim financial or medical support is available to patients experiencing ongoing complications from pelvic mesh while a compensation scheme is under consideration.

26 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Surgical Mesh Implants: Compensation

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress the Department has made towards establishing a redress scheme for patients harmed by pelvic mesh implants since the publication of the Hughes Report.

26 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Surgical Mesh Implants: Compensation

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether they will commit to publishing a clear timetable for the establishment of a compensation scheme for those harmed by pelvic surgical mesh, in line with the recommendations of the Hughes Repo

26 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Empty Property: Council Tax

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the financial impact of long-term empty property premiums on bereaved families managing estates.

26 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Empty Property: Council Tax

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance has been issued to local authorities on applying council tax premiums in cases where properties are actively being marketed but remain unsold.

26 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Empty Property: Council Tax

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to introduce exemptions or discretionary relief for properties that cannot reasonably be let or sold due to planning or occupancy restrictions.

26 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Empty Property: Council Tax

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the impact of council tax premiums on unsold probate properties, particularly those restricted to age-specific occupancy.

26 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

ME/CFS: Health Education

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how people with lived experience of ME/CFS will be involved in the design and delivery of the awareness campaign.

25 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

ME/CFS: Research

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of whether current strategic prioritisation for ME research is proportionate to the disease burden.

25 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

ME/CFS: Health Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance his Department provides to (a) hospitals, (b) community services and (c) ICBs on the care and management of people with severe and very severe ME/CFS; and what steps his Department is

22 Jun 2026 · Department for Transport

Parking: Pedestrian Areas

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help tackle pavement parking.

22 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Hospices: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Written Statement of 4 June 2026 on the Modern Service Framework for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care: interim update, a) what his planned timetable is for transition to c

22 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Hospices: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether sustainable contracting for palliative care will a) reflect funding of core services by charitable hospices and b) incorporate NHS uplifts to cover pay increases in the sector.

22 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Hospices

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether NHS England will provide guidance to ICBs commissioning hospice services on (a) minimising variation and (b) ensuring an equitable approach across systems.

22 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Hospices: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Written Statement of 4 June 2026 on Modern Service Framework for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care: interim update, what steps he is taking to ensure that the move to susta

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