1 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, whether he has considered evidence from fire service representative bodies regarding response time modelling and service coverage in Warwickshire.
ReplyDecisions on how fire and rescue services (FRSs) are run, including the number and locations of fire stations or crewing numbers, are for the local fire and rescue authority (FRA) and its Chief Fire Officer. Warwickshire County Council is responsible for ...
1 Jun 2026·Ministry of Justice·Answered
AskedWhat assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of (a) compliance and (b) enforcement processes for financial orders made in divorce proceedings; and whether he will make an assessment of the potenti
ReplyThe Government acknowledges that there is clear evidence of challenges faced in financial remedy proceedings on divorce, in relation both to compliance with financial orders and the effectiveness of enforcement where there is a failure to comply. Enforcem...
1 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, what mechanisms are available to (i) residents and (ii) elected representatives to challenge reductions in fire and rescue service cover at a local level; and whether he plans to
ReplyDecisions on how fire and rescue services (FRSs) are run, including the number and locations of fire stations or crewing numbers, are for the local fire and rescue authority (FRA) and its Chief Fire Officer. Warwickshire County Council is responsible for ...
1 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of fire and rescue provision in rural areas, including Stratford-on-Avon; and whether additional (a) guidance and (b) protections are
ReplyDecisions on how fire and rescue services (FRSs) are run, including the number and locations of fire stations or crewing numbers, are for the local fire and rescue authority (FRA) and its Chief Fire Officer. Warwickshire County Council is responsible for ...
1 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, whether he has reviewed data on fire appliance response times in areas affected by changes to fire and rescue service resourcing in Warwickshire; and if he will require Warwicksh
ReplyDecisions on how fire and rescue services (FRSs) are run, including the number and locations of fire stations or crewing numbers, are for the local fire and rescue authority (FRA) and its Chief Fire Officer. Warwickshire County Council is responsible for ...
1 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, what oversight his Department has exercised over the implementation of Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Resource to Risk Plan; and whether he has assessed the potential imp
ReplyDecisions on how fire and rescue services (FRSs) are run, including the number and locations of fire stations or crewing numbers, are for the local fire and rescue authority (FRA) and its Chief Fire Officer. Warwickshire County Council is responsible for ...
20 May 2026·Department for Education·Answered
AskedWhat assessment she has made of the impact of SATS on students’ mental health and wellbeing.
ReplyI refer the hon. Member for Stratford-on-Avon to the answer of 22 May 2026 to Question 1462.
15 May 2026·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
AskedWhat assessment has been made of the potential health risks of chemical flame retardants in upholstered furniture; and what plans the Government has to ban or restrict their use.
ReplyWhile the evidence of negative health impacts from chemical flame retardants (CFRs) in furniture is limited, the Government recognises concern about their widespread use.The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (FFRs) do not stipulat...
14 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
AskedWhat assessment he has made of the consistency of (a) response times and (b) service provision by Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS) across NHS organisations.
ReplyNo assessment has been made of the consistency of National Health Service trusts in responding to Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) enquiries.Generally, there are no required national timeframes or service standards for responding to enquires made...
14 May 2026·Home Office·Answered
AskedWhat recent assessment she has made of the effect of the current level of fees for child citizenship registration on access to British citizenship for children (a) born in the UK and (b) raised in the
ReplyWhere changes to fee legislation are made, Impact Assessments are produced which identify potential impacts resulting from the changes. The most recent Equality Impact Assessment which includes considerations in respect of citizenship fees for children is...
14 May 2026·Home Office·Answered
AskedWhether she has made an assessment of the impact of the level of fees for child citizenship registration on access to British citizenship for children (a) born in the UK and (b) raised in the UK to pa
ReplyWhere changes to fee legislation are made, Impact Assessments are produced which identify potential impacts resulting from the changes. The most recent Equality Impact Assessment which includes considerations in respect of citizenship fees for children is...
14 May 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhat assessment she has made of the adequacy of the level of current funding allocations for rural road maintenance in (a) Warwickshire and (b) Oxfordshire to address the effect on rural roads of (i) freeze-tha
ReplyThe Government is investing a record £7.3 billion in local highway maintenance across England between 2026 and 2030. This long-term settlement gives local highway authorities the certainty they need to move away from short-term reactive repairs, including...
14 May 2026·Home Office·Answered
AskedWhether she has made an assessment of the impact of the level of fees for child citizenship registration on access to British citizenship for children (a) born in the UK and (b) raised in the UK to pa
ReplyWhere changes to fee legislation are made, Impact Assessments are produced which identify potential impacts resulting from the changes. The most recent Equality Impact Assessment which includes considerations in respect of citizenship fees for children is...
14 May 2026·Home Office·Answered
AskedWhat assessment she has made of whether the current arrangements for the Certificate of Sponsorship priority service, including (a) the number of available slots and (b) the allocation process, are su
ReplyThe number of daily priority slots available has recently been increased to 120 requests per day, alongside a reduction in the service level agreement timescales for standard requests. In addition to this, organisations operating within the care sector ca...
14 May 2026·Home Office·Answered
AskedWhat assessment she has made of the potential impact of access to the Certificate of Sponsorship priority service on (a) recruitment, (b) workforce capacity and (c) service provision in the care secto
ReplyThe number of daily priority slots available has recently been increased to 120 requests per day, alongside a reduction in the service level agreement timescales for standard requests. In addition to this, organisations operating within the care sector ca...
14 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
AskedWhether his Department plans to issue national guidance on (a) response times and (b) service standards for Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS).
ReplyNo assessment has been made of the consistency of National Health Service trusts in responding to Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) enquiries.Generally, there are no required national timeframes or service standards for responding to enquires made...
14 May 2026·Home Office·Answered
AskedWhat recent assessment she has made of the potential merits of (a) introducing a fee waiver for applications for British citizenship for children and (b) reducing the level of fees for such applicatio
ReplyWhere changes to fee legislation are made, Impact Assessments are produced which identify potential impacts resulting from the changes. The most recent Equality Impact Assessment which includes considerations in respect of citizenship fees for children is...
14 May 2026·Home Office·Answered
AskedWhether her Department has considered (a) introducing a fee waiver for applications for British citizenship for children and (b) reducing the level of fees for such applications.
ReplyWhere changes to fee legislation are made, Impact Assessments are produced which identify potential impacts resulting from the changes. The most recent Equality Impact Assessment which includes considerations in respect of citizenship fees for children is...
14 May 2026·Home Office·Answered
AskedWhat recent assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing a reduced-cost pathway to British citizenship for children who (a) were born in the UK, (b) have resided in the UK for 10 yea
ReplyNo recent assessment has been made of potential cost reductions for specific cohorts of children applying to register as British citizens.Fees for immigration and nationality applications are kept under review. From 08 April 2026, the fee for an applicati...
14 May 2026·Department for Education·Answered
AskedWhat assessment she has made of the potential impact of SATs on Y6 pupils’ mental health and wellbeing.
ReplyThe government believes pupils should both achieve and thrive in education. While schools should encourage pupils to do their best, the department does not recommend excessive preparation for primary assessments and certainly not at the expense of wellbei...