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.