Written questions by Charters.

What assessment he has made of the potential implications of transferring responsibility for appointing NHS Foundation Trust Chairs and Non-Executive Directors from locally elected governors to central bodies.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment she has made of the compatibility of Irish motor insurance requirements for holders of UK driving licences with the principles of the common travel area.

Awaiting answer.

What support is available to hearing parents of deaf children to learn British Sign Language.

Awaiting answer.

Representing the Church Commissioners, what consultation the Church Commissioners carried out with tenant farmers and local communities before deciding to market land east of York for sale.

Awaiting answer.

What steps his Department is taking to help ensure access to Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy training in the North of England.

Awaiting answer.

What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the development of Bacteriophage Therapy, and when he expects such treatments to be available for use across the NHS.

Awaiting answer.

What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the development of Bacteriophage Therapy; and whether such treatments will be available for use in the NHS.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment he has made of the adequacy of current regulatory arrangements for the training of healthcare support workers; and what steps his Department is taking to ensure that all staff recei

Healthcare support workers (HCSWs) are not regulated by a statutory professional body. Where HCSWs are working in health and social care services and the provider is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the CQC regulates the service provider...

What steps his Department is taking to address shortages of Co-careldopa medication.

The Department has been in contact with suppliers of co-careldopa immediate release and modified release tablets. There is good supply availability in the market for United Kingdom patients.

What steps his Department is taking to improve outcomes for children with neurodegenerative brain conditions.

The Government is committed to improving outcomes for children with neurodegenerative conditions through a combination of earlier diagnosis, better coordinated care, and support for innovation in treatment.Services for children with rare and complex neuro...

What steps his Department is taking to improve outcomes for children born with Congenital Anomalies and rare diseases; and what steps his Department is taking to improve support available to young

The Government is committed to improving the lives of those living with rare diseases under the UK Rare Diseases Framework. We published the fifth annual England action plan in February 2026, where we report on the steps we have taken to advance the prior...

What steps his Department is taking to support people migrating to Universal Credit from legacy benefits.

All customers have access to support throughout the process, including the Move to Universal Credit Helpline and independent Help to Claim support provided by Citizens Advice, which offers tailored assistance to help people make and manage their claim. We...

Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the revised National Planning Policy Framework supports the creation of (a) safe, (b) inclusive and (c) accessible public space

Between 16 December 2025 and 10 March 2026, the government consulted a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The consultation on the revised Framework, which can be found on gov.uk here, included proposals relating to the provision of safe, inclu...

What steps she is taking to ensure (a) safeguarding standards and (b) accountability are applied consistently across all types of schools.

This government remains committed to providing a clear and simple safeguarding framework for all schools. This is set out in our statutory safeguarding guidance, which all schools and colleges must have regard to. This guidance includes ‘Keeping Children ...

How her Department ensures effective oversight where safeguarding concerns are raised about independent schools.

All private schools are required to comply with the Independent School Standards (ISS), and schools that fail to meet the ISS at inspection are subject to regulatory action. Information about regulatory and enforcement action can be found at: https://www....

What assessment she has made of the potential impact of artificial intelligence usage in schools on safeguarding.

The department recognises that artificial intelligence (AI) presents both opportunities and risks in education and recognises public concerns around these risks. We are clear that technology is not effective unless it is safe. Our ‘Generative AI in educat...

Whether there are plans to review the NHS medical exemption criteria for prescription charges, and assess the merits of adding asthma to the medical exemption list.

The Government currently has no plans to review or amend the list of medical conditions that entitle someone to apply for a medical exemption certificate.

Whether his Department will consider introducing a supported entry pathway into PIP and Work Capability Assessment roles for newly qualified nurses.

The department keeps its approach to recruitment for Personal Independence Payment and Work Capability Assessment health professionals (HPs) under continuous review, to ensure it supports high-quality, safe and consistent assessments for claimants. At pre...

What steps she is taking to ensure safeguarding standards and accountability are applied consistently across all types of schools.

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

What steps he is taking to ensure equitable access to cochlear implant services across England.

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.