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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