Written questions

504 written questions tabled, most recent first.

14 Jul 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

Social Security Benefits: Disability

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of repeated disability benefit assessments on the mental and physical wellbeing of claimants, including people with autism spectrum disorder and other

8 Jul 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Arthritis: Baricitinib

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to facilitate access on the NHS to baricitinib for children and young people with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA); and whether he has considered alternative

7 Jul 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Pancreatic Cancer

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve access to clinical trials for patients with pancreatic cancer by ensuring that eligible patients are automatically identified and referred to appropriate clinical

6 Jul 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Hospices

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how the move of care from hospital to community set out in the 10 Year Health Plan will be funded for hospices providing community and hospice-at-home care.

6 Jul 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Hospices

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what information his Department holds on the proportion of the operating costs of (a) The Myton Hospices and (b) The Shakespeare Hospice is met by NHS Coventry and Warwickshire; and what assessment

6 Jul 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Hospices

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department will reimburse hospices in England for the increase in employer National Insurance contributions introduced in April 2025.

6 Jul 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Hospices

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when the new framework for the commissioning and funding of hospice services by integrated care boards will be published; and whether it will be in force before 1 April 2027.

6 Jul 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Hospices: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what revenue funding his Department will provide to adult hospices in England in 2026/27; and when that funding will be confirmed.

2 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Sheltered Housing: Older People

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of ongoing service charges and maintenance fees in age-restricted retirement housing developments after a property becomes vac

1 Jul 2026 · Treasury

Property: Money Laundering

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of compliance with Money Laundering Regulations on individuals providing financial assistance to family members in property transactions; and whether she plans to

29 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Dementia: Palliative Care

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to ensure that the Modern Service Framework for Palliative and End of Life Care recognises dementia as a life-limiting condition that requires a constant palliative approach from d

29 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Dementia

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that the Modern Service Framework for Frailty and Dementia establishes care co-ordination as a minimum national expectation for people living with dementia, and if

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

Waste: Crime

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what weight is given to environmental harm when determining penalties for waste crime.

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

Waste: Crime

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what penalties are currently in place for waste crime; and what assessment she has made of the adequacy of those penalties in reflecting the full environmental and social impacts of su

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

Waste Disposal: Monitoring

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what collaborative frameworks are in place between her Department, law enforcement agencies, and local authorities to support the effective implementation and enforcement of digital wa

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

Waste Disposal: Monitoring

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with police forces on using digital waste tracking data to investigate and disrupt criminal groups operating outside the regulated waste sector, particular

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

Waste Disposal: Monitoring

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how the Digital Waste Tracking system will be designed to identify the point at which waste becomes unaccounted for, leading to incidents of large-scale fly-tipping; and what safeguard

24 Jun 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

Personal Independence Payment: Disqualification

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she will review the rules on the suspension of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) after 28 days in hospital; and if she will introduce provisions to allow the exercise of discretion where a cla

17 Jun 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Iron and Steel: Imports

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the steel import quota regime due to take effect on 1 July 2026 on UK advanced manufacturing sectors that rely on specialist steels no

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

Sewers: Wildlife

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate she has made with her Cabinet colleagues of the prevalence of wildlife fatalities in urban drainage systems; and what assessment her Department has made of the potential

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

Conveyancing: Reform

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to (a) modernise the current property system, (b) conduct a mass digitisation of documents, (c) increase communicative protections to prevent

16 Jun 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Customs: USA

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of (a) the removal of the de minimis exemption and (b) other changes to United States customs arrangements on UK individuals sending (i) personal g

16 Jun 2026 · Department for Education

Arts: Further Education

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment the Department has made of the potential impact of the Government’s proposed reforms to post-16 qualifications on (a) skills development in the creative industries, (b) access to music and creat

10 Jun 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

Personal Independence Payment: Young People

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department has taken to consider the needs of young people with (a) disabilities, (b) learning difficulties, and (c) communication needs who may be unable to advocate for themselves durin

10 Jun 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

Personal Independence Payment: Young People

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, for what reason young people transitioning from Disability Living Allowance to Personal Independence Payment at the age of 16 are required to be available for telephone assessments during school hours;

8 Jun 2026 · Department for Education

Digital Technology and Media: Education

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that media and digital literacy education is accessible to children with additional needs.

8 Jun 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Internet: Children

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to help ensure that parents and carers have access to clear, accessible and tailored support to help them manage children’s online safety.

8 Jun 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Internet: Children

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to ensure that future children’s online safety policy reflects the experiences of children with additional needs.

8 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Primary Care: Digital Technology

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of digital-first systems, including SMS-based appointment booking and online triage platforms, on patient access to NHS primary care services;

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

Water Companies: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether steps will be taken to increase transparency in reporting on the allocation of revenue across infrastructure investment, executive remuneration, shareholder returns and custome

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