29 May 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, when his Department plans to publish the outcome of the consultation on a private parking code of practice.
ReplyThe government intends to lay the Private Parking Code of Practice in Parliament in autumn 2026 and will publish its consultation response at the same time.
29 May 2026·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
AskedHow his Department ensures equitable regional distribution of Pub is The Hub funding.
ReplyWe recognise the important role Pub is The Hub plays in supporting pubs in rural and disadvantaged communities. This is why the Department provided funding in 2025–26 and has committed to continue support over the next three years. Pub is The Hub operates...
29 May 2026·Treasury·Answered
AskedIf HMRC will publish the value-for-money assessments underpinning its use of Managed Service Providers for customer contact services.
ReplyHMRC’s use of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) is not primarily driven by cost savings. HMRC uses MSPs to support the delivery of flexible and reliable customer service for taxpayers. All HMRC activity is assessed for value for money using standard Civil ...
29 May 2026·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
AskedWhat assessment his Department has made of the current and future workforce capacity in the UK nuclear research sector; and how that assessment is informing the Government’s plans to expand n
ReplyThe 2024 Nuclear Workforce Assessment, published by Cogent Skills, indicates the current levels and projected demand for the nuclear sector and sub-sectors (including research).To support the nuclear research sector in meeting this demand forecast the Gov...
29 May 2026·Department for Education·Answered
AskedWhat discussions her Department has had with local authorities in Lancashire on the delivery of Best Start Family Hubs.
ReplyThe government has committed to provide funding for all local authorities to deliver Best Start Family Hubs, backed by over £900 million. The department works closely with local authorities to monitor implementation and ensure they are meeting programme e...
29 May 2026·Department for Education·Answered
AskedWhat discussions her Department has had with local authorities in Lancashire on the delivery of Best Start Family Hubs.
ReplyThe government has committed to provide funding for all local authorities to deliver Best Start Family Hubs, backed by over £900 million. The department works closely with local authorities to monitor implementation and ensure they are meeting programme e...
29 May 2026·Department for Work and Pensions·Answered
AskedWhat steps the newly expanded Women’s Employment Ambassador role will take to support new mothers returning to work.
ReplyThe Government is committed to tackling the challenges women face in the labour market, whether they want to find a job, return to work, or progress in work, regardless of their background or stage of life. The Women’s Employment Ambassador will champion ...
20 May 2026·Ministry of Justice·Answered
AskedWhether her Department plans to increase staffing in specialist probate teams to reduce waiting times.
ReplyThe Ministry of Justice publishes regular data on probate timeliness and open caseload in our quarterly Family Court statistics bulletin: Family Court Statistics Quarterly - GOV.UK.HMCTS publishes recent management information (which does not go through t...
20 May 2026·Ministry of Justice·Answered
AskedWhat steps his Department is taking to improve transparency and reduce delays in the probate service.
ReplyThe Ministry of Justice publishes regular data on probate timeliness and open caseload in our quarterly Family Court statistics bulletin: Family Court Statistics Quarterly - GOV.UK.HMCTS publishes recent management information (which does not go through t...
20 May 2026·Ministry of Justice·Answered
AskedWhat steps his Department is taking to improve transparency and communication in the probate service; and whether the Government plans to increase staffing in specialist probate teams to reduce delays in straight
ReplyThe Ministry of Justice publishes regular data on probate timeliness and open caseload in our quarterly Family Court statistics bulletin: Family Court Statistics Quarterly - GOV.UK.HMCTS publishes recent management information (which does not go through t...
20 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
AskedIf he will request that NHS England and NICE evaluate the use of Tirzepatide, currently prescribed for weight loss on the NHS, as a potential treatment for Bile Acid Malabsorption.
ReplyIn the United Kingdom, medicines need to have a licence before they can be marketed, and these are granted by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. To get a licence, the manufacturer of the medicine must provide evidence which shows tha...
19 May 2026·Department for Education·Answered
AskedWith reference to sections 38 and 39 of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 on local authorities visiting home educated children, whether parents will be sanctioned if they do not respond to requests
ReplyThe Children Not in School measures of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026, when implemented, will require the government to pilot mandatory meetings in selected local authorities for parents wishing to withdraw their child from school for home ...
19 May 2026·Department for Education·Answered
AskedWith reference to sections 38 and 39 of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 on local authorities visiting home educated children, whether she plans that visits must be pre-booked; and what systems wil
ReplyThe Children Not in School measures of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026, when implemented, will require the government to pilot mandatory meetings in selected local authorities for parents wishing to withdraw their child from school for home ...
19 May 2026·Department for Education·Answered
AskedWith reference to sections 38 and 39 of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 on local authorities visiting home educated children, what methods will be used to contact parents and to ensure that the re
ReplyThe Children Not in School measures of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026, when implemented, will require the government to pilot mandatory meetings in selected local authorities for parents wishing to withdraw their child from school for home ...
19 May 2026·Department for Education·Answered
AskedWith reference to sections 38 and 39 of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 on local authorities visiting home educated children, whether she plans for local authorities to send advance notification o
ReplyThe Children Not in School measures of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026, when implemented, will require the government to pilot mandatory meetings in selected local authorities for parents wishing to withdraw their child from school for home ...
19 May 2026·Department for Education·Answered
AskedWith reference to sections 38 and 39 of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 on local authorities visiting home educated children, whether she plans for parents to receive a draft report of the home vi
ReplyThe Children Not in School measures of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026, when implemented, will require the government to pilot mandatory meetings in selected local authorities for parents wishing to withdraw their child from school for home ...
19 May 2026·Department for Education·Answered
AskedWith reference to sections 38 and 39 of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 on local authorities visiting home educated children, whether she plans to sanction parents if they cancel an arranged visit
ReplyThe Children Not in School measures of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026, when implemented, will require the government to pilot mandatory meetings in selected local authorities for parents wishing to withdraw their child from school for home ...
20 Feb 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
AskedWhether he plans to review the prescription payment penalty charge system.
ReplyThere are no plans for such a review. NHS Penalty Charge Notices are issued in accordance with the National Health Service (Penalty Charge) Regulations 1999.
20 Feb 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
AskedWhat data collection exists on the outcomes of people with a dementia diagnosis in care home settings.
ReplyNHS England collects and publishes data about people with dementia registered at each general practice (GP) in England. Dementia diagnosis counts are published with ethnicity and age breakdowns, prescriptions of anti-psychotic medications, and record of receiving a care plan review. Diagnosis rates are calculated by comparing recorded diagnoses to estimated dementia prevalence.From April 2023 data has also been collected on counts of patients on the GP’s dementia register which are aggregated into the following residential types:- residential care home;- nursing home;- private residence;- no permanent address;- other residential type; and- inconclusive residential type.
20 Feb 2026·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
AskedWhat steps he is taking to ensure that workers in Ribble Valley constituency have the right to a guaranteed hours contract.
ReplyThe Employment Rights Act 2025 will ensure people can have the security they need by giving eligible workers the right to guaranteed hours.The next stage in implementation is a full public consultation on how the measures are implemented. Consultation will be key to ensure that the regulations deliver the benefits envisaged.Ahead of implementation, the government will publish clear guidance for employers and workers on the new right to guaranteed hours, ensuring that everyone understands their responsibilities and entitlements.