Written questions by Jarvis.

What assessment his Department has made of the prevalence of asbestos-containing materials in components used in wind turbines operating in the UK; what information his Department holds on th

Awaiting answer.

What assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of childcare support for parents seeking to enter or return to employment; whether she has assessed the extent to which the number of funded childcar

Awaiting answer.

What steps her Department is taking to help ensure that pupils with medical conditions receive appropriate healthcare support during the school day; what assessment she has made of the respective roles and resp

I refer the hon. Member for Eastleigh to the answer of 23 June 2026 to Question 10306.

What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of speech and language therapy provision for children with speech, language and communication needs in Eastleigh constituency; what data his

Community health services, including children’s speech and language therapy services, are locally commissioned to enable systems to best meet the needs of their communities.We have set a clear target for systems to work to reduce long waits in NHS England...

Food and Rural Affairs, what training will be given to border officials to enforce the government’s proposed ban on imports of hunting trophies, including how to identify the species from which the trophy is

Defra officials continue to engage with relevant stakeholders to determine the scope and design of this ban, including what will be required to implement it effectively. The detail of arrangements such as training for border officials and checks at cargo ...

If his Department will assess the adequacy of the provision of heart and lung transplant services, including (a) access to specialist care, (b) post-transplant follow-up services, (c) psychological

The Government recognises the importance of ensuring timely and equitable access to heart and lung transplantation services and of improving patient outcomes. This response relates to England only.Access to transplantation is based on nationally agreed cl...

What assessment he has made of the operation of the National Health Service (Charges to Overseas Visitors) Regulations 2015 in relation to maternity services provided to non-resident individuals wh

No assessments have been made on the operation, transparency, and application of the overseas visitor charging regulations with respect to maternity services and no guidance has been issued to National Health Service trusts on the application, proportiona...

What assessment she has made of the (a) adequacy of road signage and lane guidance on the strategic road network at major motorway junctions where multiple destinations are served by closely spaced lane splits,

The Government and National Highways (NH) take road safety seriously, and we are committed to reducing the numbers of those killed and injured on our roads. Safety is at the heart of the third Road Investment Strategy, which includes a new National Progra...

Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 4 June 2026 to Question 4381 on Water Supply: Eastleigh, if she will take steps to ensure that Southern Water addresses the more than 400 maintenance-related

Water companies are accountable for maintaining their assets and must address issues identified through Environment Agency (EA) inspections, meeting deadlines set by it as the regulator. Timescales for improvements are set by the EA on a case-by-case basi...

Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to secure continued access to online educational content and learning resources for children under the age of 16; whether her Department has assessed the extent

The government is clear that access to high-quality educational content is essential. We want to see more high-quality services designed specifically for young people.Through the EdTech Testbed Programme the government are investing £24m to identify and t...

How much his Department has spent on (a) legal fees and (b) associated costs defending judicial review proceedings brought by the WASPI Campaign since December 2024.

Based on the information held, since December 2024, the recorded legal costs on litigation brought by WASPI including disbursements and VAT and costs paid to WASPI are £348,566.14.

Food and Rural Affairs, how many import permits were issued for hunting trophies between July 1, 2024 to May 31, 2026, for which species, and for what type of hunting trophy.

Between 1 July 2024 and 31 May 2026, the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) issued 33 import permits for hunting trophies under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), Trade data up to 2024 is availa...

Food and Rural Affairs, what her Department's policy is on rewilding lynx.

Defra is committed to providing opportunities for the reintroduction of formerly native species where the benefits for the environment, people and the economy are clear. To maximise benefits and minimise risks, it is important that species reintroductions...

What recent discussions she has had with (a) the European Commission, (b) individual European Union Member States and (c) representatives of the travel industry on the implementation of the EU Entry/E

EES is an EU scheme, and EU member states are responsible for its implementation.The UK Government has been working closely with the European Commission, member states, local authorities and the travel industry to prepare for the introduction of EES. We c...

Whether his Department plans to consult publicly on the implications of the recent Supreme Court judgment on deprivation of liberty; whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of tha

The Government remains firmly committed to safeguarding and protecting the rights of people lacking capacity. The Department published an update on GOV.UK on 15 June 2026 in response to the judgement.We are working with a range of stakeholder partners and...

What assessment she has made of the potential merits of including education on endometriosis within the statutory relationships, sex and health education curriculum in secondary schools; whether her Department

Pupils learn the facts about menstrual and reproductive health as part of compulsory relationships, sex and health education (RSHE). This includes fertility and the potential impact of lifestyle on fertility for men and women and the menopause. In July 20...

What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the use of private providers in the children's residential care sector on (a) costs to local authorities, (b) placement stability, (c) outcomes for childr

The Competition and Market Authority found that costs to local authorities of placements in their own children’s home was no lower than the cost of placements from private providers. The study also found no evidence that, on average, private provision was...

Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of measures to prevent fraudulent advertisements, investment scams and other forms of online fraud on social media platforms; what disc

This government takes the issue of online fraud, including fraudulent advertising, incredibly seriously. DSIT works closely with other departments to address online fraud, including the Home Office, who have overall responsibility for fraud policy. The On...

Food and Rural Affairs, whether she will publish legal advice she has received regarding implementation of a moratorium on imports of hunting trophies.

Legal advice to Ministers is subject to legal professional privilege, and maintaining its confidentiality is essential to ensure that Ministers can receive full and frank advice as part of effective decision-making. This Government remains committed to ba...

Communities and Local Government, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the affordability and transparency of service charges, ground rents and other costs associated with retirement leasehold pro

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 4726 on 8 June 2026.