Every parliamentary written question tabled by Martin Wrigley this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the (a) skills, (b) training and (c) time commitment required of councillors appointed to the new Policing Boards, and whether she will take steps
The Home Office is working with policing and local government stakeholders to design and implement future governance arrangements to replace Police and Crime Commissioners from May 2028. We will introduce a system of police governance that maintains consi...
What steps she is taking to ensure that community policing priorities in Devon towns are supported following the implementation of national and metropolitan policing models currently being considered.
Every neighbourhood, including those in Devon towns, has named and contactable officers dedicated to tackling crime and anti-social behaviour in their communities. The Government is committed to strong neighbourhood policing, and by the end of this Parlia...
If she will publish the criteria and cost benefit analysis for the proposed Pathfinder merger options.
The Police Reform White Paper, published on 26 January 2026, set out the Government’s commitment to introduce a new model for policing, so that it is fit for the modern world and we have the right policing in the right places. We will ensure local police ...
What assessment she has made of the potential operational impact on Devon and Cornwall Police of closing the Torquay custody suite and consolidating custody provision in Exeter.
Decisions regarding police resourcing and the police estate in a force area, including provision of custody suite for those being detained, are operational matters for the Chief Constable and elected Police and Crime Commissioner (or equivalent).
If she will make an assessment of the potential financial impact on residents of Devon of harmonising police council tax precepts across larger policing areas following any future police force mergers
The Government has commissioned an independent review of police force structures, which will consider the optimal number and configuration of police forces across England and Wales. The review is expected to conclude by the end of the summer.The Governmen...
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of centralising the modern slavery unit on the responsiveness of services to local policing needs in (a) Devon and (b) Cornwall.
The Government is committed to tackling modern slavery and ensuring that law enforcement agencies have the tools and capabilities they need to prevent, disrupt and bring offenders to justice.The department provided dedicated funding to the Modern Slavery ...
What steps she is taking to ensure local accountability for policing following the abolition of Police and Crime Commissioners, and whether she will publish the accountability framework before the Pol
The Home Office is working with policing and local government stakeholders to design and implement future governance arrangements to replace Police and Crime Commissioners from May 2028. We will introduce a system of police governance that maintains consi...
Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the newly merged Industrial Strategy Zones on a) local businesses moving out of the high street and b) integration of busin
Industrial Strategy Zones are a catalyst for business investment and growing the industries of the future in the UK. The intent is to complement existing local businesses, create jobs, and enhance supply chains. We will publish an evaluation in due course...
What information his Department holds on the longest current waiting time for a provision of a valuation for a Armed Forces Pension Scheme Cash Equivalent Transfer Value request associated with divorce and financ
As at 1 May 2026, there are 627 Cash Equivalent Value (CEV) cases remaining where the member is in scope for 2015 Remedy, with the longest delay recorded at approximately 130 weeks. 1,951 CEV cases have been issued since processing began in line with Reme...
What information his Department holds on how many Armed Forces Pension Scheme Cash Equivalent Transfer Value requests associated with divorce and financial remedy proceedings remain outstanding.
As at 1 May 2026, there are 627 Cash Equivalent Value (CEV) cases remaining where the member is in scope for 2015 Remedy, with the longest delay recorded at approximately 130 weeks. 1,951 CEV cases have been issued since processing began in line with Reme...
Whether the Joint Data Policy Unit was informed of routine data access arrangements operating within the National Data Integration Tenant of the NHS Federated Data Platform prior to May 2026.
The NHS Federated Data Platform (NHS FDP) safely connects information from different systems across the National Health Service into a single, secure environment. This allows staff to co-ordinate care better to improve outcomes for patients. The NHS FDP ...
Innovation and Technology, what performance thresholds will apply when assessing whether the Government's 2030 target for standalone 5G in all populated areas has been met.
The Government’s ambition for all populated areas to have access to higher quality standalone 5G by 2030 is being led by commercial investment from the mobile network operators. All three network operators have committed significant investment plans which...
Innovation and Technology, what performance standards for mobile connectivity apply to Industrial Strategy Zones and AI Growth Zones.
The Government’s ambition is for all populated areas to have higher quality standalone 5G by 2030. The roll out of standalone 5G is being led by commercial investment from the mobile network operators. All three network operators have committed significan...
Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of whether Ofcom's proposed benchmark for mobile network performance is sufficient to move the UK into the top third of OECD countries for mobile quality on
Ofcom is an independent regulator, and its proposed performance benchmark is part of an ongoing discussion on defining a measure of good mobile performance based on a set of performance thresholds that indicate a good overall user experience. This discuss...
If he will publish an updated version of the response to FOI-2604-2319602.
NHS England advised that it responded on 8 June 2026 to the Freedom of Information (FOI) request referred to by the Hon. Member. Under FOI, updated responses for a more current time period are not routinely issued. The requester would need to submit a new...
Whether the National Police Service will be covered by the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
As announced in the King’s Speech on 13 May, the Police Reform Bill which will establish the National Police Service will be introduced later this session.
What recent discussions they have had with the Hydrogen Sector.
Hydrogen is a frontier industry in the Industrial Strategy, assessed as one of the sectors with significant growth potential over the next decade. The government recognises its role in supporting jobs, sustainable growth and the transition to net zero.The...
What recent discussions he has had with the Hydrogen Sector.
Details of Ministers' and Permanent Secretaries' meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on gov.uk.
What support the Department plans to give to the Hydrogen sector.
We have confirmed over £500m support for hydrogen infrastructure, and our policy framework has created an investable model to support the UK’s hydrogen economy. We plan to publish a Hydrogen Strategy as soon as possible this year, which will set out Gover...
For what reasons has an updated UK Hydrogen Strategy not yet been published.
We understand the importance of providing clarity to businesses across the hydrogen sector. The renewed Hydrogen Strategy will set out Government’s vision and objectives for hydrogen, and how we intend to work with industry to continue to transform ambiti...