Lee Pitcher

11 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Drugs: Side Effects

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what evidence the Department has assessed on the number and proportion of patients who develop impulse control disorders while taking dopamine agonists and subsequently (a) continue dopamine agonis

11 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Drugs: Side Effects

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what data national bodies hold on (a) the number and proportion of people prescribed dopamine agonists who self-report impulse control disorders and (b) the number and proportion whose impulse cont

11 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Drugs: Side Effects

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the use of artificial intelligence and digital tools within the NHS and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency to (a) detect potential do

11 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Drugs: Side Effects

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the effectiveness of how dopamine agonist-related impulse control disorders and augmentation are taught and assessed in undergraduate medical educat

11 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Drugs: Side Effects

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department holds audit or research data on differences between neurology or movement disorder specialists and general practitioners in (a) warning patients and families about dopamine a

11 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Drugs: Side Effects

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance is issued to clinicians on discussing in advance with patients, and where appropriate their families, how treatment should be managed if severe impulse control disorders develop while

11 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Drugs: Side Effects

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment the Department has made of the levels of (a) sexually transmitted infections acquired in the context of dopamine agonist-induced hypersexuality and (b) unplanned pregnancies among w

11 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Drugs: Side Effects

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what data the Department holds on (a) the number and proportion of dopamine agonist-treated patients who report binge eating or marked weight gain, (b) weight and metabolic monitoring practices whe

11 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Drugs: Side Effects

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment the Department has made of the level of suicides and attempted suicides among (a) people prescribed dopamine agonists who have experienced impulse control disorders, augmentation or

11 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Drugs: Side Effects

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what data the Department holds on the number and proportion of dopamine agonist-treated patients with impulse control disorders who experience relationship breakdown or divorce.

11 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Drugs: Side Effects

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of dopamine agonist-related impulse control disorders and augmentation in people with restless legs syndrome and Parkinson’s disease

11 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Drugs: Side Effects

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential financial impact of dopamine agonist-related impulse control disorders on those experiencing such disorders, including through (a) gambling-

10 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Drugs: Side Effects

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the number and proportion of patients who, having developed impulse control disorders while taking dopamine agonists and attempted withdrawal, subsequently

10 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Drugs: Side Effects

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the typical duration and severity of withdrawal symptoms associated with dopamine agonist dose reduction or discontinuation; and how those outcomes vary b

10 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Drugs: Side Effects

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what data his Department and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency holds on how many and what proportion of patients develop withdrawal symptoms, including dopamine agonist withdr

10 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Drugs: Side Effects

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the extent of under-reporting of dopamine agonist-related impulse control disorders to the Yellow Card scheme; and what steps it is taking to improv

10 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Drugs: Side Effects

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the number of patients exposed to dopamine agonists for (a) Parkinson’s disease and (b) restless legs syndrome; and what comparison the Department has made

10 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Drugs: Side Effects

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many Yellow Card reports have (a) listed pramipexole, ropinirole, rotigotine and cabergoline as a suspected medicine and (b) included any reaction term relating to impulse control disorders, in

5 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Restless Legs Syndrome: Drugs

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that patients prescribed dopamine agonists are informed about the risk of impulse control disorders.

4 Jun 2026 · Treasury

Hospitality Industry: VAT

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of extending the Great British Summer Savings scheme to include admission to public swimming pools.

3 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Dementia: Health Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that people with complex dementia needs, including those requiring one-to-one support, can access safe and suitable care placements following discharge

1 Jun 2026 · Department for Education

Water: Safety

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure that schoolchildren receive adequate water safety education before the summer holiday period.

1 Jun 2026 · Cabinet Office

Drownings

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many deaths related to open water swimming have been recorded in England in 2026 to date.

20 May 2026 · Department for Transport

Driving Licences

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to increase the speed at which the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency processes driving licence renewals.

18 May 2026 · Ministry of Justice

Prison Officers: Industrial Disputes

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the case for restoring the right to strike for prison officers in England and Wales.

13 May 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Small Businesses: Kerosene

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what financial support his Department has provided to small businesses in the context of recent trends in the level of kerosene costs.

27 Apr 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

ME/CFS: Health Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that integrated care boards are held accountable for commissioning services for those with very severe ME/CFS the absence of a national specialise

6 Mar 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Religious Buildings: Repairs and Maintenance

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the ability of places of worship to reclaim VAT on repairs and maintenance works following the replacement of the Listed Places of Worship Grant S

5 Mar 2026 · Treasury

Cheques: Equality

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has made an of the potential impact of banks not accepting cheques on groups with protected characteristics; and whether she has discussions about this with (a) the Financial Conduct Authority

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

Animal Products: Imports

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of food imports produced to lower animal welfare standards on the competitiveness of UK farmers.