Every parliamentary written question tabled by Damian Hinds this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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How many (a) primary schools, (b) secondary schools and (c) further education colleges are participating in the next EdTech and AI pilot scheme announced in January 2026.
The department did not implement a nine-month EdTech Impact Testbed pilot in 2025. This is now a four-year national EdTech Testbed Programme which will start testing in schools next academic year.
What assessment she has made of the outcome of the nine-month EdTech Impact Testbed pilot rolled out in 2025.
The department did not implement a nine-month EdTech Impact Testbed pilot in 2025. This is now a four-year national EdTech Testbed Programme which will start testing in schools next academic year.
If she will publish the evidence of improved outcomes for pupils who took part in the nine-month EdTech Impact Testbed pilot in 2025.
The department did not implement a nine-month EdTech Impact Testbed pilot in 2025. This is now a four-year national EdTech Testbed Programme which will start testing in schools next academic year.
What assessment his Department has made of trends in the average time for SMEs to receive a decision on bank loan applications.
The department does not currently collect information on trends in the average time for SMEs to receive a decision on bank loan applications. Last year, the Government’s call for evidence on small business access to finance found that the shift to digital...
With reference to the Payment Systems Regulator's document entitled Specific Direction 17 on expanding Confirmation of Payee, published in October 2022, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of that D
The Government is committed to tackling fraud and protecting victims from this appalling crime. The Government has recently introduced a new and expanded Fraud Strategy and is determined to turn the tide on fraud and better protect the public and business...
What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department, on the potential merits of building in safeguards against fraud in the development of account-to-account payment systems.
The Government takes the issue of fraud very seriously and is dedicated to protecting the public from this appalling crime. In the National Payments Vision, the Government set out its ambitions for a trusted, world-leading payments ecosystem delivered on ...
Whether her Department holds data on how many times in 2025 the provisions of the Payment Services (Amendment) Regulations 2024 were used; and what estimate she has made of the (a) number and (b) value of attempted
The Payment Services (Amendment) Regulations 2024 allows payment service providers to delay the execution of certain payment transactions by an additional 72 hours where there are reasonable grounds to suspect fraud or dishonesty, and where more time is n...
What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of use of The Payment Services (Amendment) Regulations 2024.
The Payment Services (Amendment) Regulations 2024 allows payment service providers to delay the execution of certain payment transactions by an additional 72 hours where there are reasonable grounds to suspect fraud or dishonesty, and where more time is n...
What estimate she has made of (a) total and (b) per pupil funding from her Department to primary schools earmarked for PE and sport (i) in AY2024/5 (ii) in AY2025/6 and (iii) projected for AY2026/7.
The department is increasing investment in PE and school sport, having announced over £1 billion investment over the next three years. This will fund new PE and Sports Partnerships, capital investment in facilities and specific programmes supporting inclu...
For the Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester, for each of (a) February, (b) March and (c) April in (i) 2024, (ii) 2025 and (iii) 2026, what was the average daily number of (A) total adult in
The information requested is not available in the format specified.The Department does not hold No Criteria to Reside data at a hospital level.Data on the average daily number of adult general and acute beds and average daily number of adult patients with...
For the Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, for each of (a) February, (b) March and (c) April in (i) 2024, (ii) 2025 and (iii) 2026, what was the average daily number of (A) total adult in-patien
The information requested is not available in the format specified.The Department does not hold No Criteria to Reside data at a hospital level.Data on the average daily number of adult general and acute beds and average daily number of adult patients with...
For the Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital, Basingstoke, for each of (a) February, (b) March and (c) April in (i) 2024, (ii) 2025 and (iii ) 2026, what was the average daily number of (A) total
The information requested is not available in the format specified.The Department does not hold No Criteria to Reside data at a hospital level.Data on the average daily number of adult general and acute beds and average daily number of adult patients with...
What recent assessment she has made of trends in levels of fraud.
Fraud accounts for 46% of reported crime in England and Wales in 2025. Around 1 in 13 adults (3.8 million people) were victims of fraud in 2025. Fraud cost the UK economy at least £14.4 billion for both businesses and individuals in 2023–2024. In March 20...
Whether her department has concluded its review into the Energy Saving Materials Framework; and when a decision is expected regarding the extension of its current sunset clause of March 2027.
This Government is committed to improving the quality and sustainability of our housing stock, through improvements such as low carbon heating, insulation, solar panels and batteries. This will be vital to making the UK more energy resilient and meeting o...
Innovation and Technology, with reference to CityFibre's press release entitled CityFibre and BDUK agree changes to Project Gigabit rollout following increase in commercial build, published on 26 May 2026, what t
The change to the Project Gigabit contract with CityFibre for Hampshire will result in a reduction of 26,150 premises from the scope of the contract, of which approximately 3,450 are within the East Hampshire constituency. There will be a reduction of app...
What guidance her Department provides on the applicability of Normal Way of Working as a criterion for use of a computer for (a) GCSE and (b) A Level, for pupils who do not have a related physical disability or
The department does not issue guidance on access arrangements for GCSE, AS or A level examinations. Guidance for access arrangements is set by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), which is the membership organisation for the eight largest awarding ...
If she will take further steps to reform the data collection methodology in order to (a) increase the accuracy and (b) reduce the statistical range in reporting the prevalence of (i) 25% extra time, (ii) use of
This is a matter for Ofqual, the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation. I have asked Ofqual’s Chief Regulator, Sir Ian Bauckham CBE, to write directly to the hon. Member for East Hampshire. A copy of his reply will be placed in the Librarie...
Whether Ofsted inspection frameworks take account of how schools support children from Armed Forces families with special educational needs or disabilities.
This is a matter for His Majesty’s Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver. I have asked him to write to the hon. Member for East Hampshire directly and a copy of his reply will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses.
What assessment has she made of the potential merits of standardising cash and banking services in the next iteration of the Banking Framework between Post Office and the banking industry.
The Government is committed to ensuring that people who need in-person banking and access to cash, including vulnerable customers and those with specific needs, can continue to access essential services. That is why, as announced on the 14 May, the Govern...
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of (a) the roll-out of banking hubs and (b) post offices to meet in-person banking needs beyond cash.
The Government is committed to ensuring that people who need in-person banking and access to cash, including vulnerable customers and those with specific needs, can continue to access essential services. That is why, as announced on the 14 May, the Govern...