Written questions by Dillon.

What assessment she has made of the potential impact on public safety of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency not routinely carrying out physical verification of completed vehicle safety recalls.

Awaiting answer.

What processes are in place to ensure refunds are made promptly where deductions have been taken in error following a tribunal decision.

Awaiting answer.

What his Department's target timescale is for updating Debt Management records following a (a) first-tier tribunal decision and (b) revised Universal Credit overpayment decision.

Awaiting answer.

What steps his department is taking to ensure deductions from earnings cease promptly after a Universal Credit overpayment decision has been overturned.

Awaiting answer.

What mechanisms are in place to ensure debt management teams are informed promptly when tribunal decisions change a claimant's benefit liability.

Awaiting answer.

What plans she has to improve the heat resilience of the school estate.

Awaiting answer.

If he will set out current policies to encourage the reuse of medical equipment such as (a) orthopaedic boots, (b) wheelchairs and (c) crutches within the NHS.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of non-air-conditioning measures such as a) external blinds, b) reflective window film and c) shade cloth in improving heat resilience in school buildings.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment he has made of the adequacy of Ofgem's compensation guidelines for consumers experiencing disruption or incurring fees as a result of service errors by energy suppliers.

Awaiting answer.

What steps he is taking to support smaller hospitals to (a) mitigate the impact of extreme heat and (b) maintain safe conditions for staff and patients.

Awaiting answer.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps she is taking to support the historic status quo at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem.

Awaiting answer.

What statutory mechanisms are in place for the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency to audit and physically verify the completion and quality of safety-critical vehicle recalls.

Awaiting answer.

What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on imports from Israeli settlements mislabelled as originating from Israel.

Awaiting answer.

What data his Department collects on the number of people discharged from hospital into (a) homelessness and (b) rough sleeping.

Awaiting answer.

What progress his Department has made in delivering the commitment outlined in the National Plan to End Homelessness to ensure that no one eligible for homelessness assistance is discharged to the

Awaiting answer.

What estimate his department has made of the number of kinship carers in Newbury who would benefit from the introduction of statutory leave and pay entitlements for kinship carers.

The Department has not made this estimate. However, the Parental Leave and Pay Review is considering the full range of parental leave and pay entitlements, alongside the needs of working families who may not currently qualify for support, including kinshi...

What engagement his department has undertaken with kinship carers and representative organisations as part of the Parental Leave and Pay Review.

The Government’s Parental Leave and Pay Review is considering all current parental leave and pay entitlements, as well as the needs of other working families who do not qualify for existing leave and pay entitlements, such as kinship carers.Through the Re...

What assessment he has made of the adequacy of financial support available to households experiencing financial hardship as a result of the removal of the spare room subsidy.

We continue to keep all policies under review, considering them against a range of factors, including the wider fiscal situation and government priorities.The Removal of the Spare Room Subsidy, applies to working-age claims for housing support, either Hou...

When he last assessed the impact of the removal of the spare room subsidy on a) carers, b) disabled people and c) tenants with long-term health conditions; and whether he plans to bring forward proposal

We continue to keep all policies under review, considering them against a range of factors, including the wider fiscal situation and government priorities.The Removal of the Spare Room Subsidy, applies to working-age claims for housing support, either Hou...

With reference to her Department's answer on 15 December 2025 to question 97651, what action she has taken to promote the department's guidance Kinship Carers in the Workplace: Guidance for Employers to employe

‘Kinship Carers in the Workplace: Guidance for Employers’ sets out best practice for supporting kinship carers at work, including adapting workplace policies, signposting existing entitlements and creating a supportive workplace culture. We continue to en...