Every parliamentary written question tabled by Calum Miller this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of designation under section 62A on local democratic accountability in the determination of major planning applications.
The proportion of major planning applications determined by Cherwell District Council that were overturned on appeal was 12% in 2023–24 and 9% in 2024–25. Data for 2025–26 is not yet available. These figures are drawn from published statistics in Live Tab...
Communities and Local Government, what proportion of major planning applications determined by Cherwell District Council were overturned on appeal in 2023-2024, 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.
The proportion of major planning applications determined by Cherwell District Council that were overturned on appeal was 12% in 2023–24 and 9% in 2024–25. Data for 2025–26 is not yet available. These figures are drawn from published statistics in Live Tab...
Communities and Local Government, what weight his Department gives to data from a single year when designating a local planning authority under section 62A; and what assessment he has made of year-on-year variati
The proportion of major planning applications determined by Cherwell District Council that were overturned on appeal was 12% in 2023–24 and 9% in 2024–25. Data for 2025–26 is not yet available. These figures are drawn from published statistics in Live Tab...
Communities and Local Government, how many years of data his Department assesses on appeal performance when determining whether to designate a local planning authority under section 62A.
The proportion of major planning applications determined by Cherwell District Council that were overturned on appeal was 12% in 2023–24 and 9% in 2024–25. Data for 2025–26 is not yet available. These figures are drawn from published statistics in Live Tab...
What measures are in place to prevent a person detained in police custody who has been identified as requiring an assessment by Liaison and Diversion services from being given an out of court disposal
The Home Office is unable to comment on operational police matters and decisions as policing is independent of the government. Guidance is provided to forces through the College of Policings Approved Professional Practice (APP) which includes information ...
How many referrals to Liaison and Diversion services from police custody were received only after the person referred had been released from custody in each of the last two years for which data is
The information requested is not held as NHS England does not capture this specific data on referrals. However, it expects this will happen on a regular basis as Liaison and Diversion teams are, on average, only present within police custody suites for 12...
What steps his Department is taking to reduce waiting times for complaints reviewed by the Independent Case Examiner.
The Independent Case Examiner office regularly reviews its processes and operating model to improve productivity and reduce the length of time investigations take to be concluded, without compromising quality. Most recently it has revamped how it triages ...
Whether his Department has made full provision for current and anticipated liabilities arising from compensation payments associated with the infected blood scandal.
In the 2024 Autumn Budget, the Government announced £11.8 billion in compensation to people who were infected and affected as a result of the Infected Blood scandal. This amount is based on estimates of the number of people who are eligible and expected t...
What steps his Department is taking to reduce waiting times for Personal Independent Payment Tribunal response bundles.
We are increasing resources available for writing appeal responses by redeploying staff and making overtime available. We are also looking to make appeal writing more efficient by improving the programme that decision makers use. The improved tool will in...
How many psychologists and psychiatrists have been (a) recently recruited and (b) are working in the NHS.
The number of psychologists and psychiatrists working in National Health Service trusts and other core organisations in England is published monthly by NHS England as part of their NHS Workforce Statistics Collection. This information includes data on the...
Which Government departments and agencies may apply mitigating or risk management measures following an assessment by United Kingdom Security Vetting of (a) clearance approved with risk management, and (b) clearance denied or withdrawn.
It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, in how many cases her Department applied mitigating measures permitting (a) appointment and (b) access for applicants for Developed Vetting in 2025 who were assessed by United Kingdom Security Vetting as (i) clearance approved with risk management measures and (ii) clearance (A) denied and (B) withdrawn.
I refer the Hon Member to the evidence provided to the Foreign Affairs Committee by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on 27 April, linked to below for ease: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/78/foreign-affairs-committee/news/213349/foreign-affairs-committee-publishes-fcdo-response-in-consultation-with-ian-collard/.
Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of recent planning reforms on the protection of Sites of Special Scientific Interest.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 45684 on 7 May 2025.
Food and Rural Affairs, whether Natural England has (a) paused and (b) delayed the designation of any Sites of Special Scientific Interest.
Natural England has a rolling programme to keep under review places that may merit and benefit from designation as SSSIs.
Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the planning system provides adequate protection for sites of ecological value prior to designation as Sites of Special Scientific Interest.
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and associated Planning Practice Guidance are material considerations in the planning process. The NPPF makes clear that planning policies and decisions should contribute to and enhance the natural and local environment by protecting and enhancing sites of geological value and soils. It also stipulates that development proposals should ensure that a site is suitable for its proposed use, taking account of ground conditions and any risks arising from land instability and contamination. Between 16 December 2025 and 10 March 2026, the government consulted on a new NPPF. The consultation on the revised Framework, which can be found on gov.uk here, included proposals in respect of sites of biodiversity value. We are currently analysing the feedback received and will publish our response in due course.
Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the capacity of Natural England to identify and designate new Sites of Special Scientific Interest.
Natural England (NE) receives an appropriate budget to carry out its duties and responsibilities in line with what is affordable and the priorities set out by the Secretary of State. Restoring nature is one of our top priorities. Protected sites, including Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), are the best existing areas for nature, where species can thrive and spread into the wider countryside, and they form the foundation of the Government’s commitment to protect 30% of land and sea by 2030. NE is adapting its protected sites work programme. It will focus on prioritising actions to deliver the Environment Act interim target for SSSIs and aligning its work with the objectives of the Environmental Improvement Plan 2025.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what written records, including electronic communications such as emails, text messages and WhatsApp messages, her Department holds referring to an enquiry about a possible appointment for Matthew Doyle.
We do not routinely publish internal communications on personnel matters. I refer the Hon Member to the answers given on this matter by the Foreign Secretary in the most recent session of departmental oral questions on 21 April.
Food and Rural Affairs, how many Sites of Special Scientific Interest have been designated in England in each of the last five years.
Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) designation is a two‑stage process. Sites are first notified, at which point they become legally protected. Notifications are then confirmed, usually within nine months, once any objections or representations have been considered. For the purposes of this answer, “designated” is taken to mean confirmed SSSI notifications. On that basis, the number of SSSIs designated in England, by calendar year, is as follows: YearNumber of SSSIs designated2021620221202312024020250 Confirmation often takes place in a year following notification, so notified and confirmed figures do not necessarily relate to the same sites.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what is the estimated number of staff hours his Department has expended planning for the state visit to the US in April 2026.
This historic State Visit will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States and will reaffirm the vital and enduring UK-US relationship that is central to our shared prosperity, security and history.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office does not hold a central record of the requested data. Planning for State Visits is undertaken as part of staff's normal duties and is delivered largely through existing departmental resources. The information could therefore only be collated and verified for the purposes of answering this question at disproportionate cost.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what is the estimated number of staff hours her Department has expended planning for the state visit to the US in April 2026.
This historic State Visit will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States and will reaffirm the vital and enduring UK-US relationship that is central to our shared prosperity, security and history.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office does not hold a central record of the requested data. Planning for State Visits is undertaken as part of staff's normal duties and is delivered largely through existing departmental resources. The information could therefore only be collated and verified for the purposes of answering this question at disproportionate cost.