Every parliamentary written question tabled by Emma Lewell this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 11 June 2026 to Question 6751, what sanctions are placed on water companies if they do not provide Ofwat with their regular monitoring reports.
Under the agreed undertakings, Northumbrian Water must provide Ofwat with regular monitoring reports on progress, including an initial report in June 2026 and further updates every six months. The company is also required to publish progress updates for c...
How much funding has been allocated to (a) the treatment of asbestos-related illnesses and b) research into asbestos-related illnesses.
There is no pre-allocated funding amount for the treatment of asbestos-related health conditions. The Department funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The NIHR welcomes applications on any aspect of health and ...
Communities and Local Government, how many Houses in Multiple Occupation licences have been revoked for licence breaches by region in the last five years.
My Department does not hold the information requested.
Food and Rural Affairs, when does the Department expect the Northumbria Water/OFWAT plan that was due to be published in December 2025, to be made public.
The department understands that the action in question relates to Ofwat’s June 2025 enforcement case concerning Northumbrian Water’s management of its sewage treatment works and sewerage network. This required the company to submit remediation plans to Of...
Communities and Local Government, if he will provide a breakdown of the number of people living in licensed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in England in the last 5 years by region.
My Department does not hold the information requested.
Communities and Local Government, what information his Department holds on the characteristics of people living in Houses in Multiple Occupation in England by a) age, b) gender, c) employment status, d) ethnicity
My Department does not hold the information requested.
If he will publish a regional breakdown of the number of Mesothelioma cases.
The National Disease Registration Service publishes regional breakdowns of cancer cases, including mesothelioma. Data by region and cancer type can be accessed at the following link:https://nhsd-ndrs.shinyapps.io/incidence_and_mortality/The Office for Nat...
Communities and Local Government, how many licensed Houses in Multiple Occupation were being used to provide a) social housing and b) temporary accommodation funded by local authorities in each region of England
My Department does not hold the information requested.
If he will publish a regional breakdown of deaths attributed to Mesothelioma.
The National Disease Registration Service publishes regional breakdowns of cancer cases, including mesothelioma. Data by region and cancer type can be accessed at the following link:https://nhsd-ndrs.shinyapps.io/incidence_and_mortality/The Office for Nat...
What guidance his Department has issued on the use of (a) non-compliant and (b) illicit vaping products on defence premises and naval vessels.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) monitors the prevalence of smoking among Armed Forces personnel using routinely collected health data. As of April 2026, nine per cent of Service Personnel were recorded as current smokers, compared to 13 per cent in April 20...
What comparative assessment his Department has made of smoking prevalence among armed forces personnel.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) monitors the prevalence of smoking among Armed Forces personnel using routinely collected health data. As of April 2026, nine per cent of Service Personnel were recorded as current smokers, compared to 13 per cent in April 20...
What his Department's policy is on (a) vaping cessation support and (b) smoking cessation support for armed forces personnel.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) monitors the prevalence of smoking among Armed Forces personnel using routinely collected health data. As of April 2026, nine per cent of Service Personnel were recorded as current smokers, compared to 13 per cent in April 20...
Pursuant to the answer given to WPQ 3302, what a) timeline they are putting in place to review and complete their assessment of the applications submitted to the Structures Fund and b) what timeline do they exp
Local highway authorities have until 3 August to put forward proposed schemes for investment. The Department will then assess these proposals and announce funding in the Autumn. Local highway authorities will need to complete delivery of schemes by the en...
Whether her Department plans to remove means-testing for families to access the holiday activities and food programme.
The eligibility for the holiday activities and food (HAF) programme in 2026 to 2027 continues to be children in receipt of benefits-related free school meals (FSM) up until September 2026 Local authorities will continue to have flexibility to use up to 15...
If she will provide a breakdown of the amounts paid by different local authorities across the country for the procurement of external bookings systems which allow families to access the holiday activities and f
The eligibility for the holiday activities and food (HAF) programme in 2026 to 2027 continues to be children in receipt of benefits-related free school meals (FSM) up until September 2026 Local authorities will continue to have flexibility to use up to 15...
What assessment she has made of the role of updated School Food Standards in supporting children’s health, wellbeing and readiness to learn.
A good meal or a nutritious breakfast can set a child up for the day. The department is consulting on proposed updates to the School Food Standards in England to ensure that all food served at school better reflects current nutritional guidance, supports ...
What recent progress her Department has made on assessing applications to the Structures Fund.
In April, the Department published the Structures Fund’s prospectus, setting out the fund’s investment criteria and how local highway authorities can put forward proposals for funding. Local highway authorities have until 3 August to put forward proposals...
How many under-18-year-old recruits in Army initial training have (a) requested to leave service, (b) been required to observe a cooling-off period, (c) had their discharge delayed beyond 14 days, and (d) been re
The Ministry of Defence holds data on the number of under-18-year-old recruits in Army initial training who have requested to leave service only from Training Year 2023-24 onwards. Data prior to this period is not available. (a) Number of under-18 recruit...
Whether provisions allow the immediate discharge of an under-18 year old recruit from Army training on safeguarding or welfare grounds, including where there are allegations of abuse; and whether such discharge c
All recruits have a statutory right to discharge, known as Discharge as of Right (DAOR). If under 18 at attestation, they may terminate their service at any time after completing 28 days of full-time paid duty and before six months have elapsed from their...
What information is provided to under-18-year-old recruits in Army training regarding their right to leave service, and at what point in training this information is communicated.
All recruits have a statutory right to discharge, known as Discharge as of Right (DAOR). If under 18 at attestation, they may terminate their service at any time after completing 28 days of full-time paid duty and before six months have elapsed from their...