Written questions by Hazelgrove.

Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that new housing and major development schemes contribute to meeting net zero targets, including through energy efficiency, sustaina

Awaiting answer.

Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that young people have access to education, skills, and career opportunities arising from investment in research and innovation in Filton a

Awaiting answer.

What recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of improvements to service family accommodation on the wellbeing, retention, and satisfaction of armed forces personnel and their families.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment he has made of the adequacy of eligibility criteria for the Respiratory Syncytial Virus vaccination programme for adults with serious underlying respiratory conditions, including pu

Awaiting answer.

Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support communities in delivering nature recovery, improving biodiversity and delivering positive environmental outcomes alongside new developmen

Awaiting answer.

Food and Rural Affairs, what progress her Department has made in developing the Government's Food Strategy; and what the next key milestones are before its publication.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment he has made of the level of availability of specialist support services for victims; and what steps he is taking to help ensure victims are not left to navigate the justice system without support.

Awaiting answer.

Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that a meaningful proportion of new-build homes delivered through major housing developments are affordable homes, including in area

Awaiting answer.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to prevent the expansion of settlements in the West Bank and protect Palestinian civilians from further settler violence.

I refer the Hon Member to the statement made to the House by the Foreign Secretary on 9 June.

What his Department's planned timetable is for publishing a response to the Law Commission’s 2023 report on surrogacy; and what steps it is taking to address concerns about the impact of potential

The Government will respond to the Law Commission’s legislative proposals on surrogacy as time allows.The commission’s report and recommendations cover issues around legal parenthood and parental responsibility in surrogacy. These will be considered caref...

Whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of taking legislative steps to ensure consumers are not left financially disadvantaged when travel is disrupted by geopolitical events, including circu

The UK already has laws in place to protect air passengers during disruption, including refunds or re-routing for cancellations due to geopolitical instability. Air passenger rights is a priority for the Department for Transport, and we continue to look f...

What steps his Department is taking to engage with external organisations, including charities representing people with specific health conditions such as Parkinson’s, to support the training and upskil

Awaiting answer.

What steps his Department is taking to ensure that the regulatory framework for small electric vehicles, including e-scooters and e-bikes, supports safe access and use, including by addressing barriers to obtai

The Government has committed to pursuing legislative reform for micromobility vehicles, including e-scooters, by creating the Low-speed Zero Emission Vehicles category when parliamentary time allows.This will create safe, legal routes for people to use ne...

What assessment he has made of the potential impact of current prescription charging policy on people diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease under the age of 60.

I refer the Hon. Member to the answer I gave to the Hon. Member for Mid Dorset and North Poole on 1 June 2026 to Question 2931.

What steps his Department is taking to ensure that patients with endometriosis are able to access timely NHS surgical treatment, and to reduce the need for patients to seek private care.

We are committed to returning to the National Health Service constitutional standard that 92% of patients wait no longer than 18 weeks from referral to consultant-led treatment by March 2029, including for gynaecology which covers endometriosis treatment....

What steps his Department is taking to support patients affected by the discontinuation of hydrocortisone sodium phosphate 100mg/1ml solution in the UK, including ensuring continued access to appro

I refer the Hon. Member to the answer I gave to the Hon. Member for Wokingham on 22 May 2026 to Question 2576.

What steps she is taking to support pupils in learning to swim 25 metres.

Swimming is a vital life skill. Every child should have the opportunity to learn to swim before leaving primary school. Schools must provide core swimming lessons within the PE national curriculum in key stage 1 or key stage 2, teaching pupils to swim com...

What steps she is taking to support disadvantaged students from the Filton and Bradley Stoke constituency in accessing, participating in, and succeeding at university.

We support the aspiration of every person who meets the requirements and wants to go to university, regardless of their background or where they live.All English higher education (HE) providers that intend to charge higher level tuition fees must have an ...

What assessment she has made of the potential impact of current funding rules on schools’ ability to deliver swimming lessons, in the context of restrictions on using the PE and Sport Premium for transport to s

Swimming is a vital life skill. Every child should have the opportunity to learn to swim before leaving primary school. Schools must provide core swimming lessons within the PE national curriculum in key stage 1 or key stage 2, teaching pupils to swim com...

What assessment he has made of the potential merits of the inclusion of Paramedic Practitioners to certify fit notes under the Fit Note (Statement of Fitness for Work) legislation.

Legislation was amended in 2022 to widen the list of professionals eligible to issue a fit note to include pharmacists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and registered nurses, alongside doctors. The changes were made following extensive consultat...