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Written questions by Dewhirst.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Charlie Dewhirst this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.

Department:All (973)Cabinet Office (282)Treasury (126)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (88)Department of Health and Social Care (61)Home Office (54)Department for Business and Trade (44)Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (43)Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (43)Ministry of Defence (40)Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (36)Department for Culture, Media and Sport (34)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (24)

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3 Jul 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
Asked

What guidance has (a) his Department, (b) NHS England and (c) MHPRA provides to NHS bodies and his Department’s arm’s length bodies on (a) the expression of gender critical views and (b) recognition of biological sex.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

3 Jul 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
Asked

How many and what proportion of full-time staff on full pay (1.0 FTE) in the department work compressed hours over a four day week.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

3 Jul 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
Asked

If he will list each Non-Legally Binding Instruments that has been signed by the department and its Arms Length Bodies since July 2024 other than those subject to the sensitive diplomatic, security or defence interest provisions.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

2 Jul 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
Asked

If he will place in the Library a copy of Baroness Casey of Blackstock’s declaration of political activity.

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Awaiting answer.

2 Jul 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
Asked

Whether (a) his Department and (b) NHS England has provided guidance to (i) its arms length bodies or (ii) NHS Hospitals on spending public funds on flying flags associated with identity politics.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

2 Jul 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
Asked

Pursuant to the answer of 20 May 2026 to Question 1816 on Government Departments: Bureaucracy, how his Department has changed how it produces its Annual Report.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

2 Jul 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
Asked

If he will publish Baroness Casey's status as a Direct Ministerial Appointment, including her remuneration, on the Direct Ministerial Appointments portal on gov.uk.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

2 Jul 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
Asked

With reference to the answer of 10 April 2026, to Question 122499, on DHSC: Redundancy, whether the (a) 198 and (b) 98 departures are (i) above, (ii) below or (iii) in line with exit targets to deliver his Department’s planned (A) efficiency savings and (B) NHS England merger savings.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

1 Jul 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
Asked

Pursuant to the Answer of 4 June 2026, to Question 4161, on Government departments: marketing, how much has been spend on branded goods and merchandise by his Department since the Government Chief Commercial Officer letter was sent.

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Awaiting answer.

1 Jul 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
Asked

With reference to the answer of 5 June 2026, to Question 3763o n Government Communications Service: Staff, and of 19 January 2026 to Question 104195 on Government Communication Service: Staff, how many headcount staff in the department are (a) members of the Government Communication Network and (b) are embedded communicators but are not counted as members of the Government Communication Network.

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Awaiting answer.

1 Jul 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
Asked

If he will list the names of the organisations that have (a) had departmental Civil Servants seconded to them since July 2024, and (b) seconded organisational staff to the department.

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Awaiting answer.

1 Jul 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
Asked

With reference to the Regulatory Policy Committee document, Post-implementation reviews outstanding across government 2015 to 2026, updated 12 May 2026, what steps are the (a) department and (b) Food Standards Agency taking to undertake and publish each the outstanding Post Implementation Reviews identified by the Committee.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

30 Jun 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
Asked

Whether (a) his Department and (b) NHS England plan to issue revised guidance on trade union facility time in (i) the NHS and (ii) Arm’s Length Bodies.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

30 Jun 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
Asked

What expenditure (a) his Department and (b) NHS England has undertaken via Freuds since July 2024, including via subcontractors.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

30 Jun 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
Asked

With reference to the answer of 10 April 2026 to Question 122498, what the names and membership are of the delivery-focused forums other than the departmental board.

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Awaiting answer.

29 Jun 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
Asked

Whether any of his Department’s Arm’s Length Bodies (a) affiliate or (b) subscribe to Stonewall and its services.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

2 Jun 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
Asked

How many patients were referred to specialist OCD treatment centres commissioned by NHS England in each of the last five years.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

1 Jun 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
Asked

With reference to the answer of 10 April 2026 to Question 122498, whether the NHS Fit for the Future Mission Board has been dissolved as a standalone body.

Reply

We continue to keep our delivery mechanisms for the 10-Year Health Plan under review, including the use of the Mission Board.

1 Jun 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
Asked

What steps his Department is taking to improve access to specialist treatment for people with severe Obsessive Compulsive Disorder within community mental health services.

Reply

While specialist services are required for people with the most complex or severe needs, Talking Therapies services support timely access for many people with obsessive compulsive disorder and work with community and specialist services to ensure appropri...

22 Apr 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
Asked

What steps his Department is taking to improve access to specialist treatment for people with severe Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) within community mental health services.

Reply

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

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