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Written questions by Davis.

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

Department:All (137)Department of Health and Social Care (30)Home Office (28)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (17)Ministry of Justice (11)Department for Education (8)Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (7)Department for Transport (4)Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (4)Treasury (4)Attorney General (3)Department for Business and Trade (3)Department for Work and Pensions (3)

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6 Jul 2026·Treasury·Pending
Asked

What estimate her Department has made of the number of specific licences granted by the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation under the category of legal fees that permitted the use of frozen assets to (a) initiate and (b) pursue legal proceedings against UK (i) citizens and (ii) residents; and what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of its policies on licensed funds on Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

3 Jul 2026·Home Office·Pending
Asked

How many individuals were arrested and charged in the UK on the basis of information provided from European law enforcement databases in each year between 2010 and 2019.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

16 Jun 2026·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
Asked

What assessment he has made of the adequacy of consumer protection legislation regarding forced obsolescence where manufacturers intentionally terminate (a) software and (b) cloud infrastructure requir

Reply

The department considers the current consumer protection framework to be adequate in providing protection against unfair practices.Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, goods or digital content must be of satisfactory quality, fit for a particular purpose a...

16 Jun 2026·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
Asked

If he will introduce mandatory minimum service and functionality periods for smart home devices to prevent sudden product obsolescence.

Reply

The department considers the current consumer protection framework to be adequate in providing protection against unfair practices.Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, goods or digital content must be of satisfactory quality, fit for a particular purpose a...

16 Jun 2026·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
Asked

Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate her Department has made of the volume of electronic waste generated annually by the premature withdrawal of software and cloud infrastructure support for functional hardw

Reply

Defra does not have an assessment of the volume of electronic waste generated as a result of the withdrawal of support. Defra takes electronic waste seriously. Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) is regulated to incentivise reduction in the amount o...

14 May 2026·Treasury·Answered
Asked

How many people have been allowed to pay taxes late without penalty in each of the last five years.

Reply

HM Revenue and Customs does not hold centrally a dataset that identifies how many individuals have been allowed to pay taxes late without incurring a penalty in each of the last five years.

13 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
Asked

What information his Department holds on the (a) advice and (b) approval that was given by NHS England in regard to (i) former CEO Jonathan Lofthouse leaving the Humber Health Partnership, (ii) for

Reply

Appointment and leaving decisions are primarily a matter for Humber Health Partnership or individuals in, or entering into, a contractual relationship with Humber Health Partnership.Accountability for recruitment decisions sits within the local trust. Con...

13 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
Asked

What action NHS England took following the findings of the review by JMM & Associates – People Matters into leadership issues at the Humber Health Partnership (Hull University Teaching Hospitals an

Reply

Considering the findings of the JMM & Associates’ People Matters review is a matter for Humber Health Partnership, consisting of the Hull University Teaching Hospitals and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Foundation Trust, as the employer. Confidential...

13 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
Asked

What were the findings of the review by JMM & Associates – People Matters into leadership issues at the Humber Health Partnership (Hull University Teaching Hospitals and Northern Lincolnshire and G

Reply

Considering the findings of the JMM & Associates’ People Matters review is a matter for Humber Health Partnership, consisting of the Hull University Teaching Hospitals and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Foundation Trust, as the employer. Confidential...

13 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
Asked

Which public body is paying the salary of Jonathan Lofthouse, director of turnaround and recovery for NHS England’s North East and Yorkshire region; and what salary is being paid to Mr Lofthouse.

Reply

The individual is being paid by Health Humber Partnership on their existing salary. This information is in the public domain, disclosed in Humber Health Partnership organisation’s Annual Report and Accounts. The salary is £290,275.

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

What discussions he has had with NHS leaders regarding the mandatory training required for staff involved in the handling of miscarriage tissue.

Reply

The Human Tissue Authority (HTA) has no plans to establish a single national protocol governing the handling or testing of miscarriage tissue, nor to establish a single national protocol for the communication of information regarding miscarriage tissue for parents beyond the current guidance.However, the HTA guidance on the sensitive handling of pregnancy remains was updated following a recommendation of the Pregnancy Loss Review. It applies to any health service or organisation involved in managing pregnancy loss or termination of pregnancy, and should be used to inform policies and procedures governing the disposal of pregnancy remains resulting from pregnancy loss or termination of pregnancy. The HTA guidance is available at the following link:https://www.hta.gov.uk/guidance-professionals/guidance-sector/post-mortem/guidance-disposal-pregnancy-remains-followingIt includes information on developing a disposal policy, communicating information, staff training, and disposal options, including maintaining records of how and when the pregnancy remains were disposed of.

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

What discussions he has had with health leaders on the arrangements in place across NHS Trusts for overseeing incidents involving the handling of miscarriage tissue.

Reply

The Human Tissue Authority (HTA) has no plans to establish a single national protocol governing the handling or testing of miscarriage tissue, nor to establish a single national protocol for the communication of information regarding miscarriage tissue for parents beyond the current guidance.However, the HTA guidance on the sensitive handling of pregnancy remains was updated following a recommendation of the Pregnancy Loss Review. It applies to any health service or organisation involved in managing pregnancy loss or termination of pregnancy, and should be used to inform policies and procedures governing the disposal of pregnancy remains resulting from pregnancy loss or termination of pregnancy. The HTA guidance is available at the following link:https://www.hta.gov.uk/guidance-professionals/guidance-sector/post-mortem/guidance-disposal-pregnancy-remains-followingIt includes information on developing a disposal policy, communicating information, staff training, and disposal options, including maintaining records of how and when the pregnancy remains were disposed of.

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

Whether he intends to establish a single national protocol governing the handling and testing of miscarriage tissue.

Reply

The Human Tissue Authority (HTA) has no plans to establish a single national protocol governing the handling or testing of miscarriage tissue, nor to establish a single national protocol for the communication of information regarding miscarriage tissue for parents beyond the current guidance.However, the HTA guidance on the sensitive handling of pregnancy remains was updated following a recommendation of the Pregnancy Loss Review. It applies to any health service or organisation involved in managing pregnancy loss or termination of pregnancy, and should be used to inform policies and procedures governing the disposal of pregnancy remains resulting from pregnancy loss or termination of pregnancy. The HTA guidance is available at the following link:https://www.hta.gov.uk/guidance-professionals/guidance-sector/post-mortem/guidance-disposal-pregnancy-remains-followingIt includes information on developing a disposal policy, communicating information, staff training, and disposal options, including maintaining records of how and when the pregnancy remains were disposed of.

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

What consideration he has given to the potential merits of creating a requirement for NHS trusts to maintain chain-of-custody records for the handling of miscarriage tissue.

Reply

The Human Tissue Authority (HTA) has no plans to establish a single national protocol governing the handling or testing of miscarriage tissue, nor to establish a single national protocol for the communication of information regarding miscarriage tissue for parents beyond the current guidance.However, the HTA guidance on the sensitive handling of pregnancy remains was updated following a recommendation of the Pregnancy Loss Review. It applies to any health service or organisation involved in managing pregnancy loss or termination of pregnancy, and should be used to inform policies and procedures governing the disposal of pregnancy remains resulting from pregnancy loss or termination of pregnancy. The HTA guidance is available at the following link:https://www.hta.gov.uk/guidance-professionals/guidance-sector/post-mortem/guidance-disposal-pregnancy-remains-followingIt includes information on developing a disposal policy, communicating information, staff training, and disposal options, including maintaining records of how and when the pregnancy remains were disposed of.

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

Whether he intends to establish a single national protocol governing the communication of information regarding miscarriage tissue to parents.

Reply

The Human Tissue Authority (HTA) has no plans to establish a single national protocol governing the handling or testing of miscarriage tissue, nor to establish a single national protocol for the communication of information regarding miscarriage tissue for parents beyond the current guidance.However, the HTA guidance on the sensitive handling of pregnancy remains was updated following a recommendation of the Pregnancy Loss Review. It applies to any health service or organisation involved in managing pregnancy loss or termination of pregnancy, and should be used to inform policies and procedures governing the disposal of pregnancy remains resulting from pregnancy loss or termination of pregnancy. The HTA guidance is available at the following link:https://www.hta.gov.uk/guidance-professionals/guidance-sector/post-mortem/guidance-disposal-pregnancy-remains-followingIt includes information on developing a disposal policy, communicating information, staff training, and disposal options, including maintaining records of how and when the pregnancy remains were disposed of.

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

What action NHS England took following the findings of the review by JMM & Associates – People Matters into leadership issues at the Humber Health Partnership (Hull University Teaching Hospitals and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Foundation Trust).

Reply

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

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

What were the findings of the review by JMM & Associates – People Matters into leadership issues at the Humber Health Partnership (Hull University Teaching Hospitals and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Foundation Trust).

Reply

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

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

Which public body is paying the salary of Jonathan Lofthouse, director of turnaround and recovery for NHS England’s North East and Yorkshire region; and what salary is being paid to Mr Lofthouse.

Reply

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

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

What information his Department holds on the (a) advice and (b) approval that was given by NHS England in regard to (i) former CEO Jonathan Lofthouse leaving the Humber Health Partnership, (ii) former chair Sean Lyons leaving the Humber Health Partnership and (iii) the appointment of Lyn Simpson as interim CEO at Humber Health Partnership (Hull University Teaching Hospitals and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Foundation Trust).

Reply

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

10 Apr 2026·Home Office·Answered
Asked

Whether any subsequent meetings took place between Ministers in her Department and Cheshire Police after 12 December 2024.

Reply

The then Minister for Policing, Crime and fire met senior representatives of Cheshire Constabulary on 12 December 2024. The meeting covered the funding for Operation Hummingbird provided through the Police Special Grant, charging for special police services and foreign national offenders.It is not customary to publish briefing papers prepared for, or notes of, Ministerial meetings, nor any follow up correspondence.

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