Every parliamentary written question tabled by Freddie van Mierlo this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the value for money to the taxpayer of the arrangements between the South Tees Development Corporation and Teesworks Ltd in relation to the acquisition,
The Government recognises the importance of securing value for money for taxpayers and is committed to making the UK a world leader in AI, attracting private investment, supporting growth and creating high-quality jobs.Commercial arrangements relating to ...
What steps she is taking to ensure that Universal Credit claimants can obtain clear and consistent guidance on whether particular financial receipts including the sale of personal possessions must be de
The Department does not routinely require receipts for the sale or disposal of personal possessions. Claimants must declare capital that may affect entitlement to means-tested benefits and are continually advised and reminded of their responsibility for d...
Pursuant to answer of 10 June 2026 to question 3175, if he will take steps to have those discussions.
There are no current plans to have discussions with My Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Justice on protecting maternity safety campaigners from Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation.
What timeframe her Department has set for publishing statutory guidance to police forces on the offence of cuckooing under the Crime and Policing Act 2026.
The Crime and Policing Act introduces a new offence of ‘cuckooing’ (controlling another’s home for criminal purposes). The new cuckooing offence will ensure that we are taking strong action against those who prey on vulnerable people and help to ensure th...
When the UK National Screening Committee is scheduled to review the evidence from the GBS3 trial, to consider whether screening for Group B Streptococcus should be routinely offered during pregnanc
The UK National Screening Committee is in close contact with the GBS3 trial researchers and stands ready to commence a review of the evidence for antenatal screening for Group B Streptococcus as soon as the trial reports.
What steps he is taking to ensure that domestic abuse that is (a) psychological and (b) emotional is (i) appropriately recognised and (ii) acted on by (A) CAFCASS and (B) Family Courts.
The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 introduced a broad statutory definition of domestic abuse, expressly including emotional and psychological abuse.The procedure to be followed in family law cases is set out in the Family Procedure Rules and practice directions....
Representing the House of Commons Commission, whether the Commission has made an assessment of the potential merits of implementing remote digital voting in the House of Commons.
Introducing remote digital voting would be a matter for the House itself and not for the Commission. Remote voting was used for a short period during the pandemic but was replaced by a system of proxies and pass reader voting. The hon. Member could raise ...
With reference to the Answer of 20 April 2026 to Question 125951, what the new cost per minute of call is under the rates agreed for the period between 1 April 2025 and 31 May 2027.
The current call costs in the public prison estate are given below. While privately managed prisons are responsible for their own services, many have taken our lead and reduced their costs to align with the public estate.Calls to UK fixed lines2.48 pence ...
Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the applicability of the affordable homes definition in high cost housing areas.
My Department has made no specific assessment of the applicability of the definition of affordable housing in the glossary of the National Planning Policy Framework in high-cost housing areas.
When the rollout of Child Focussed Courts will be completed in Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
The Child Focused Model is currently operating in 10 of 42 Family Court areas across England and Wales, with Hampshire and the Isle of Wight most recently starting the model on 6 January 2026. The Deputy Prime Minister has committed to national rollout of...
What steps his Department is taking to support the timely scheduling of parliamentary business.
I announce the forthcoming parliamentary business during the Business Question every Thursday, and endeavour to provide the House with as much notice as possible regarding the scheduling of future business.
Communities and Local Government, what discussions they have had with the Treasury on first time buyer stamp duty land tax limits, as considering the higher housing costs in areas like Oxfordshire.
The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has regular discussions with the Chancellor covering a range of issues.The government is supporting first-time buyers into home ownership, including through the shared ownership scheme a...
What steps he is taking to ensure that the process of applying for and being in receipt of Universal Credit is accessible for individuals with autism.
The Department is committed to ensuring Universal Credit is accessible to autistic customers, and focused on understanding the barriers autistic people may face when visiting Jobcentres and using our services. The Autism Standards Framework provides resou...
What steps he will take to ensure that (a) quality and (b) safety of maternity services are more (i) clearly and (ii) consistently reflected in CQC ratings.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is committed to strengthening its oversight of maternity services and has commissioned an independent developmental review to identify opportunities to improve how quality and safety are assessed and reflected in ratings,...
Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of Project Gigabit contract redesign on the roll out of gigabit broadband.
This government is committed to achieving nationwide gigabit broadband coverage by 2032. We are making good progress on Project Gigabit, and as of the end of March 2026, over 1.4 million premises in hard-to-reach communities across the UK had been upgrade...
Food and Rural Affairs, when she plans to reply to the letter of 17 April 2026 from the hon. Member for Henley and Thame.
A reply to the hon. Member is being prepared and will be issued as soon as possible.
What steps he is taking to improve the early diagnosis of cancers occurring in people aged under 50 years old.
The Government is committed to improving the early diagnosis of cancer for patients of all ages, including people aged under 50 years old.The National Cancer Plan for England, published in February 2026, identifies earlier diagnosis as a key driver of imp...
Whether she has considered the potential merits of introducing additional business rate reliefs.
At the Budget, the VO announced updated property values from the 2026 revaluation. This revaluation is the first since the pandemic, which has led to significant increases in rateable values for some properties. In recognition of the impact of the revalua...
With reference to the impact of additional business rate reliefs from South Oxfordshire District Council, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of adding further reliefs to business rates nationally,
At the Budget, the VO announced updated property values from the 2026 revaluation. This revaluation is the first since the pandemic, which has led to significant increases in rateable values for some properties. In recognition of the impact of the revalua...
What assessment her Department has made of the impact of the Lifetime ISA £450,000 cap on first time buyers in areas with high land prices, such as Henley and Thame constituency.
Data from the latest UK House Price Index shows that while the average price paid by first-time buyers has increased, it is still below the LISA property price cap in all regions of the UK except for London, where the average price paid is affected by bor...