Written questions

277 written questions tabled, most recent first.

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

Written question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what financial incentives are in place for residents to ensure flooding resilience upgrades in homes.

13 Jul 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Dementia: Health Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how the Modern Service Framework for Dementia and Frailty will improve outcomes for dementia patients.

13 Jul 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Miscarriage: Health Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he plans to review the Tommy’s Miscarriage Centre pilot; and whether he has a timeline for replacing the three miscarriage rule with a graded care model.

13 Jul 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Offshore Industry: Methane

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the cost-effectiveness of unsupported flaring, in terms of cost per tonne of CO2 equivalent abated, compared with other methane abatement measures.

13 Jul 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Landfill: Renewable Energy

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of Landfill Gas to Energy on supporting net zero goals.

3 Jul 2026 · Department for Transport

Delivery Services: Robotics

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what powers local authorities have to restrict or prohibit the use of pavement delivery robots within their areas.

2 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Veterans: Disability Aids

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the impact on veterans of the absence of long-term funding arrangements for the Veterans Mobility Fund and Veterans Hearing Loss Fund.

2 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Veterans: Disability Aids

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions his department has had regarding the future of the Veterans Mobility Fund beyond March 2027.

2 Jul 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Respiratory Diseases: Health Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions the Department has had with the Department for Science and Technology about the potential for a respiratory Modern Service Framework to strengthen the UK’s life sciences ecosystem

2 Jul 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Health Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the department’s timeline is for deciding on the second wave of Modern Service Frameworks.

2 Jul 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Respiratory Diseases: Health Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure respiratory health is prioritised nationally, including through the introduction of a Modern Service Framework for respiratory care.

2 Jul 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Respiratory Diseases: Didcot and Wantage

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of (a) the prevalence of respiratory disease and (b) the number of emergency hospital admissions for respiratory conditions in Didcot and Wantage compared wi

24 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Justice

Criminal Injuries Compensation

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority processes and decides applications for compensation in a timely manner.

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

Supported Housing: Older People

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether a) there has been an estimate of the number of unoccupied retirement flats across the country and b) can they can clarify whether developers are receiving Government gran

15 Jun 2026 · Treasury

Post Offices: Business Rates

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether they have any plans to consider business rates relief for post offices.

15 Jun 2026 · Treasury

Post Offices: Business Rates

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Government has considering undertaking an impact assessment of the impact of business rates on post offices.

15 Jun 2026 · Department for Transport

Great British Railways

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the total expected cost saving and revenue generation opportunities from the reorganisation of the railway industry into Great British Railways.

15 Jun 2026 · Department for Transport

Railways: Nationalisation

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the total expected cost saving and revenue generation opportunities from bringing train operating companies into state ownership.

11 Jun 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Space: Research

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of previous research grant cuts on UK space research and development.

11 Jun 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Space: Research

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to retain specialist staff in the space research and development sector.

11 Jun 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Astronomy and Space: Research

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential long-term impact of the funding cuts of £162 million proposed by the Science and Technology Facilities Council on the astronomy and space s

9 Jun 2026 · Department for Transport

Active Travel: Women

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what information her Department holds on whether women and girls are more likely to experience abuse and harassment while (a) walking and (b) cycling, compared to using public transport.

9 Jun 2026 · Department for Transport

Speed Limits: Rural Areas

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the impact of the 60mph default speed limit on rural roads on safety; and whether she plans to review this default.

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

Sheltered Housing: Service Charges

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of high service charges and low resale prices of inherited retirement flats on people living in those flats.

21 May 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Epilepsy: Research

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the Department plans to increase funding opportunities for epilepsy research.

21 May 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Epilepsy: Research

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment the department has made of whether funding for epilepsy research is proportionate to the prevalence of epilepsy.

20 May 2026 · Department for Transport

Bus Services: Schools

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to provide adequate bus services to allow people to access early years education.

20 May 2026 · Department for Education

Pre-school Education: Teachers

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to encourage (a) retention and (b) recruitment of teachers in early years education settings.

20 May 2026 · Department for Education

Pre-school Education: Special Educational Needs

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what additional support her Department is providing to teachers in response to the increased number of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities in early years settings.

20 May 2026 · Department for Education

Pre-school Education: Fees and Charges

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that early years education providers are not disadvantaged by restrictions on charging flexibility for funded childcare hours.

Source: official written-questions record.