Written questions by Wild.

If he will publish (a) constituency and (b) integrated care board level data on access to NHS dental services in North West Norfolk constituency.

Data is not published at a constituency level. In the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB), which includes the North West Norfolk constituency, 45,763 more National Health Service dental treatments were delivered in April to October 2025 compared to the same period before the election. Nationally, 1.8 million more NHS dental treatments were delivered across the same time period.Data is also published annually at ICB level, which includes information on dental treatments delivered, as well as the proportion of adults and children seen by an NHS dentist. Data for 2024/25 can be found at the following link: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/statistical-collections/dental-england/dental-statistics-england-202425 Information on the years prior to 2023/24 can be found at the following link: https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/nhs-dental-statistics

Whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of VAT on social media advertising on the reach of charity campaigns aimed at vulnerable groups who predominantly consume information online.

VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption and the 20 per cent standard rate applies to most goods and services. VAT is the UK’s third largest tax, forecast to raise £180 billion in 2025/26. Taxation is a vital source of revenue that helps to fund vital public services including schools and hospitals. Charities already benefit from a reduced (5%) or zero rate of tax when purchasing some goods and services. More information about VAT relief for charities can be found here: VAT for charities: What qualifies for VAT relief - GOV.UK. The Government has no plans to broaden this list of goods and services to include social media advertising, but takes steps elsewhere in the tax system to ensure that charities receive treatment that takes account of their unique status and invaluable contribution. Our tax regime for charities, including gift aid and an exemption from paying business rates, is among the most generous of anywhere in the world, with tax reliefs for charities and their donors worth just over £6 billion for the tax year to April 2024.

What steps she has taken to review Groups 4 and 12 of Schedule 8 of the Value Added Tax Act 1994 to ensure disability VAT reliefs reflect modern assistive technology.

We maintain a longstanding principle that reliefs should be targeted to balance support with fiscal sustainability. Modern consumer technologies, while helpful to disabled users, are also intended for use by those without impairments hence do not meet the statutory test of being designed solely for disabled people.We recognise the vital role that assistive technologies can play in improving independence and quality of life. The government keeps all taxes under review as part of the policy making process and decisions on tax policy are taken by the Chancellor at a fiscal event.

What assessment she has made about the level of financial burden placed on charities arising from having to pay VAT on targeted social media advertising.

VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption and the 20 per cent standard rate applies to most goods and services. VAT is the UK’s third largest tax, forecast to raise £180 billion in 2025/26. Taxation is a vital source of revenue that helps to fund vital public services including schools and hospitals. Charities already benefit from a reduced (5%) or zero rate of tax when purchasing some goods and services. More information about VAT relief for charities can be found here: VAT for charities: What qualifies for VAT relief - GOV.UK. The Government has no plans to broaden this list of goods and services to include social media advertising, but takes steps elsewhere in the tax system to ensure that charities receive treatment that takes account of their unique status and invaluable contribution. Our tax regime for charities, including gift aid and an exemption from paying business rates, is among the most generous of anywhere in the world, with tax reliefs for charities and their donors worth just over £6 billion for the tax year to April 2024.

What assessment has she made of the impact of section 57 of the Finance Act 2012 on (a) investment costs for charities and (b) the ability of charities to access the low‑cost, tax‑efficient vehicles available to pension schemes.

The Government recognises that generating investment returns can be important for supporting charitable purposes and that access to appropriate, cost effective investment vehicles is an important consideration for the sector. Charities are able to invest through a range of authorised UK fund structures designed to meet their needs, including Charity Authorised Investment Funds (CAIFs), which give a favourable tax treatment to eligible UK charities. The Government has received representations in relation to the application of s57 of the Finance Act 2012 to charities. These are being considered through the normal policy processes.

Whether she is taking steps to update VAT guidance to recognise all social media advertising as qualifying for zero‑rated charity advertising.

VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption and the 20 per cent standard rate applies to most goods and services. VAT is the UK’s third largest tax, forecast to raise £180 billion in 2025/26. Taxation is a vital source of revenue that helps to fund vital public services including schools and hospitals. Charities already benefit from a reduced (5%) or zero rate of tax when purchasing some goods and services. More information about VAT relief for charities can be found here: VAT for charities: What qualifies for VAT relief - GOV.UK. The Government has no plans to broaden this list of goods and services to include social media advertising, but takes steps elsewhere in the tax system to ensure that charities receive treatment that takes account of their unique status and invaluable contribution. Our tax regime for charities, including gift aid and an exemption from paying business rates, is among the most generous of anywhere in the world, with tax reliefs for charities and their donors worth just over £6 billion for the tax year to April 2024.

What steps she has taken to simplify the evidence requirements for disability related zero rating.

In the case of VAT reliefs for disabled people, HMRC recommends a straightforward declaration system which minimises the burden for disabled people who only have to declare themselves eligible to the supplier. HMRC guidance makes clear that responsibility for ensuring the products and service qualify for relief and maintaining evidence related to the relief is on the business and not the customer.

What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport on launching a full review of Gift Aid, including digital automation and linking donations to personal tax accounts.

HMRC has worked collaboratively with a broad range of charity sector stakeholders and other government departments including DCMS to explore the potential of the Future of Gift Aid project and wider Gift Aid modernisation.

What assessment she has made of the Future of Gift Aid pilot, and what assessment has been made of its potential impact on the charity sector.

HMRC has worked collaboratively with a broad range of charity sector stakeholders and other government departments including DCMS to explore the potential of the Future of Gift Aid project and wider Gift Aid modernisation.

What assessment she has made of how the level of usability of the Gift Aid system affects donor behaviour, including for younger donors or other donors who may be digitally excluded.

HMRC has worked collaboratively with a broad range of charity sector stakeholders and other government departments including DCMS to explore the potential of the Future of Gift Aid project and wider Gift Aid modernisation.

What assessment she has made of the potential implications for philanthropic giving of proposals to link charitable donations to individual bank accounts.

HMRC has worked collaboratively with a broad range of charity sector stakeholders and other government departments including DCMS to explore the potential of the Future of Gift Aid project and wider Gift Aid modernisation.

Whether she has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport on updating HMRC guidance and amending Group 15 of Schedule 8 to the Value Added Tax Act 1994 to not exclude social media advertising from the zero‑rating relief for charity advertising.

VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption and the 20 per cent standard rate applies to most goods and services. VAT is the UK’s third largest tax, forecast to raise £180 billion in 2025/26. Taxation is a vital source of revenue that helps to fund vital public services including schools and hospitals. Charities already benefit from a reduced (5%) or zero rate of tax when purchasing some goods and services. More information about VAT relief for charities can be found here: VAT for charities: What qualifies for VAT relief - GOV.UK. The Government has no plans to broaden this list of goods and services to include social media advertising, but takes steps elsewhere in the tax system to ensure that charities receive treatment that takes account of their unique status and invaluable contribution. Our tax regime for charities, including gift aid and an exemption from paying business rates, is among the most generous of anywhere in the world, with tax reliefs for charities and their donors worth just over £6 billion for the tax year to April 2024.

What recent progress has been made in determining future use of 36 Whitehall.

The Government Property Agency has developed designs and is preparing an Outline Business Case in 2026 to refurbish 36 Whitehall as new government office accommodation.

What the average length of time is for HMRC investigations into the potential underpayment of stamp duty land tax by individuals.

There will be many factors that impact the length of time a case is open, including complexity and whether the customer wishes to appeal HMRC’s decision and enters a dispute resolution process.

Representing the House of Commons Commission, for what reasons changes have been made to the contract to limit printing to only green stationery.

The stationery rules, and rules on the use of the Crowned Portcullis, govern the use Members make of stationery bearing the Crowned Portcullis. They are published on Parlinet and were last updated in November 2023. The default colour for the Crowned Portcullis is green, and that is the only colour permitted on House supplied stationery. It may be used in a party colour on small communications and on those webpages where its use is permitted.

If it is his policy to make interim payments to valporate and pelvic mesh victims this calendar year.

The Government is carefully considering the work done by the Patient Safety Commissioner and her report, which set out recommendations for redress for those harmed by valproate and pelvic mesh, including options for interim payments.The Government has deep sympathy for all those affected and recognises the profound impact that these harms have had on individuals and their families.My Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has been clear that he wants to make meaningful progress during this Parliament, although a decision to provide compensation has not yet been made. We recognise how difficult and disappointing this uncertainty is for those affected, and will ensure that the public is kept informed as soon as any decision on redress is made.I met with the Patient Safety Commissioner, Dr Henrietta Hughes since I have been in post, and had a very productive discussion about the ongoing health initiatives led by the Department regarding sodium valproate and pelvic mesh. Details of the Government’s work to date are set out in recent letters to the Dr Hughes, which are published on her website.

How many HMRC investigations into the potential underpayment of stamp duty land tax are ongoing.

HMRC are unable to provide the current number of ongoing Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) investigations because live case data isn’t routinely released. This is due to the way in which enquiries are handled and categorised, as they have not been through the end of year assurance process.

What funding he plans to allocate from the Victims General Fund to the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk in 2026/27, and when he plans to publish details of that funding.

The Ministry of Justice is investing £550 million in victim support services over the next three years – the biggest investment in victim support services to date. We will be increasing funding for victim support services year on year, from 2026 to 2029, recognising the need to meet the rising cost pressures of delivery. The Ministry of Justice provides all Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in England and Wales with annual grant funding to commission local practical, emotional, and therapeutic support services for victims of all crime types. In 2025/26, the funding from MOJ to Norfolk PCC included £0.78 million in ring-fenced funding specifically to support victims of sexual violence and domestic abuse. For 2026/27, we have allocated £1.83 million in victims funding to the PCC for Norfolk, which includes £0.8 million of ring-fenced funding for sexual violence and domestic abuse services. The budgets for individual PCC areas are routinely published on each area’s website.

How much ringfenced funding (a) Norfolk Constabulary, and (b) the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk received for Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence victim support services in 2025/26.

The Ministry of Justice is investing £550 million in victim support services over the next three years – the biggest investment in victim support services to date. We will be increasing funding for victim support services year on year, from 2026 to 2029, recognising the need to meet the rising cost pressures of delivery. The Ministry of Justice provides all Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in England and Wales with annual grant funding to commission local practical, emotional, and therapeutic support services for victims of all crime types. In 2025/26, the funding from MOJ to Norfolk PCC included £0.78 million in ring-fenced funding specifically to support victims of sexual violence and domestic abuse. For 2026/27, we have allocated £1.83 million in victims funding to the PCC for Norfolk, which includes £0.8 million of ring-fenced funding for sexual violence and domestic abuse services. The budgets for individual PCC areas are routinely published on each area’s website.

How many foreign national offenders in UK prisons have been sentenced for causing the death of one or more people.

As of 30 June 2025, there were 989 Foreign National Offenders (FNOs) in prison in England and Wales serving a sentence for a principal offence involving ‘causing death’.All FNOs who receive a prison sentence in the UK are referred for deportation at the earliest opportunity including via the Early Removal Scheme for eligible determinate sentenced prisoners, Tariff Expired Removal Scheme for those serving indeterminate sentences, or via Prisoner Transfer Agreement where one is in place and the offender meets the relevant requirements. In all cases they will be barred from ever returning to the UK.Deportations of FNOs, including murderers and rapists, are up 32%, with more than 8,700 deported since this Government came into power.Returns of FNOs in the year-ending December 2025 are higher than any levels of returns observed since 2018.