Written questions

1,820 written questions tabled, most recent first.

29 May 2026 · Ministry of Justice

Public Houses: Tenants

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment his Department has made of the cost to pub tenants seeking to challenge Section 25 notices issued by pub-owning companies.

13 May 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Internet: Safety

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent steps her Department is taking to prevent the spread of harmful online content influencing antisocial behaviour in areas such as West Dorset.

13 May 2026 · Treasury

Thatched Roofing: Insurance

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department is taking steps to support owners of thatched homes facing increased insurance premiums in West Dorset constituency.

13 May 2026 · Treasury

Thatched Roofing: Insurance

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of changes in the level of insurance costs for thatched properties in West Dorset constituency in the last five years.

13 May 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Thatched Roofing: Insurance

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has assessed the potential impact of fire station closures on the level of insurance costs for thatched homes.

13 May 2026 · Treasury

Thatched Roofing: Insurance

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has held discussions with relevant stakeholders on insurance premium increases for thatched properties.

13 May 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Fire Station: West Dorset

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to mitigate the potential impact of reduced fire cover on the level of insurance costs in West Dorset constituency.

13 May 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Fire Station: West Dorset

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has made an assessment with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential impact of fire station closures on the level of insurance costs in West Dorset constituen

13 May 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Fire and Rescue Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions she has had with insurers on the potential impact of the level of fire service provision on insurers' risk assessments.

13 May 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Fire Stations: Closures

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made with the Chancellor of the Exchequer of the potential impact of fire station closures on the level of insurance premiums.

13 May 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Military Bases: Armed Conflict

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the legal and strategic framework governing the use of UK bases by overseas countries in future conflicts.

13 May 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Military Bases: Armed Conflict

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will set out the role that Ministers play in authorising the use of UK bases for US military strikes.

13 May 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Military Bases: Armed Conflict

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what mechanisms are used to determine whether UK bases are used for offensive or defensive operations in support of allied military action.

13 May 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Musicians: EU Countries

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what plans her Department has to discuss with EU Member States simplified visas for touring artists, including from West Dorset constituency.

13 May 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Musicians: West Dorset

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what support her Department provides to artists and performers from West Dorset constituency seeking to tour in Europe.

13 May 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Arts: Visas

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of current visa arrangements on creative industries.

13 May 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Musicians: EU Countries

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to Question 121975 on Musicians: EU Countries, what recent engagement her Department has had with (a) the European Commission, (b) Members of the European Parliament and (c) the sector o

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

Valerian

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has held discussions with relevant stakeholders on the reclassification of valerian-based products.

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

Valerian

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department has made an assessment of the adequacy of reclassifying valerian-based products.

13 May 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Dental Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Dental patients to benefit from 700,000 extra urgent appointments, published on 21 February 2025, how many urgent dental appointments were

13 May 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Dental Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the 700,000 additional urgent dental appointments announced on 21 February 2025 on levels of severe tooth problems.

21 Apr 2026 · Cabinet Office

Lord Mandelson

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department plans to release a copy of the former US Ambassador' s completed conflict of interests form.

20 Apr 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Valerian: Veterinary Medicine

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when were businesses notified of the reclassification of valerian root by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate.

20 Apr 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Agriculture: Fuels

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will set out the support currently available to farmers in West Dorset constituency given changes in the level of fuel costs.

20 Apr 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Agriculture: Fuels

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of recent changes in the level of fuel prices on farm profitability.

20 Apr 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Agriculture: Fuels

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support farmers with recent changes in the level of price of fuel.

20 Apr 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Meningitis: West Dorset

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve (a) awareness, (b) diagnosis and (c) treatment of meningitis in West Dorset constituency.

20 Apr 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care

Meningitis: West Dorset

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the prevalence of meningitis in West Dorset constituency.

20 Apr 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Warranties

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to tackle misleading practices in the sale of extended warranties.

20 Apr 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Warranties

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to ensure consumers are provided with adequate and clear information on the value of extended warranties at the point of sale.

Source: official written-questions record.