Written questions by Brewer.

What steps his Department is taking to ensure that women feel listened to by healthcare providers when discussing chronic pain issues.

Awaiting answer.

What steps his Department is taking to improve timelines for the diagnosis of endometriosis.

Awaiting answer.

What steps his Department is taking to ensure that endometriosis is consistently and adequately covered in the education and training of healthcare practitioners.

Awaiting answer.

Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the potential benefit of giving councils the power to designate Independent Shop Zones.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment her Department has made of the potential benefits of treating SEND provision as essential national infrastructure.

While special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision is not formally classified as national infrastructure, high-quality support for children with additional needs is a national priority. Our proposals for reforming the system, published in t...

Communities and Local Government, what timelines are in place for the allocation of the £301 million High Street Innovation fund announced in March and what specific metrics will be used to determine how funds ar

The Government will bring forward a High Streets Strategy later this year, backed by £301 million. Within this envelope, £61 million will support the Pride in Place Community Right to Buy Fund, empowering communities to take control of valued local assets...

What assessment her Department has made of the performance of SEND schools owned by private equity firms in comparison with schools ran by local authorities.

Independent special schools can provide essential provision for children and young people with highly complex needs, and the department recognises the expertise and value that many offer. Any provision for children and young people must be delivered at a ...

What systems are in place to collect and analyse data on the performance of children with SEND in mainstream schools in North East Hampshire following receipt of funding from the Inclusive Mainstream Schools Fu

The government is providing over £500 million per financial year over the next three years through the Inclusive Mainstream Fund (IMF) to equip schools, nurseries and colleges with more upfront funding to help them become inclusive by design. It should be...

What assessment her Department has made of the factors contributing to the higher proportion of boys than girls receiving Education, Health and Care Plans.

Through our proposed reforms of the special educational needs (SEN) system we will ensure children and young people get the support they need earlier, regardless of their background.Independent research has suggested that amongst factors likely to explain...

What timelines and safeguards are in place for the implementations of the inclusive mainstream fund in schools across North East Hampshire.

Over £500 million per financial year over the next three years through the Inclusive Mainstream Fund (IMF) equips schools, nurseries and colleges, including those in North East Hampshire, with more upfront funding to become inclusive by design. We have pl...

What assessment her Department has made of the potential benefits of introducing a profit cap on private SEND providers.

Independent special schools can provide essential provision for children and young people with highly complex needs, and the department recognises the expertise and value that many offer. Any provision for children and young people must be delivered at a ...

What steps her Department is taking to improve the retention of SEND specialist teachers in mainstream schools.

High-quality training is essential to supporting teacher retention, and this starts with Initial Teacher Training (ITT). In addition to the increased special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) content introduced through the Initial Teacher Training...

What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the level of mental health support available to families and carers of children with SEND in North East Hampshire.

Awaiting answer.

Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the strategy for recruiting fire station volunteers.

The government highly values the contribution of fire station volunteers, whose roles contribute to protecting their local communities. Decisions on resourcing, including strategies for recruiting fire station volunteers, are a matter for individual Fire ...

What the average processing time is for applications to be entered onto the Non-Domestic Rating List for self-catering holiday accommodation; and what the longest outstanding application is.

HMRC Valuation Office do not currently publish statistical data showing the processing times for adding a new self-catering holiday let to the Non-Domestic Rating Lists.

What assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of support offered to early years professionals to improve early identification of SEND.

Effective early identification and intervention is critical to improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). In an inclusive system, early years settings should be confident in accurately identify...

What assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the process for reapplying for a driving licence following its revocation due to a medical condition.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has seen sustained growth in the volume and complexity of driving licence applications where a medical condition must be investigated before a licence can be issued. The length of time taken to process these ...

Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to ensure water supplies for (a) residents and (b) local businesses in North East Hampshire constituency following the end of abstraction from Greyw

A water supply deficit exists in part of South East Water’s Water Resource Zone 4, which includes a large portion of the North East Hampshire Constituency. This means there is a higher risk of supply interruptions for customers in drought conditions. Use ...

Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential long term impact of water abstraction on Greywell fen.

Surveys over 15 years show an ongoing decline of conditions. Continued abstraction risks further degradation and decline of the fen’s condition and its function, processes and integrity.

Communities and Local Government, what assessment his department has made of the potential impact of insufficient water supply capacity on planning in North East Hampshire.

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given by the Minister for Water to Question UIN 6660 on 10 June 2026.