Every parliamentary written question tabled by Navendu Mishra this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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Whether her Department plans to introduce regulations on members of building societies having binding votes on executive remuneration policy.
This Government is committed to supporting the growth and long-term success of the mutual sector, including building societies, in line with its manifesto commitment to double the size of the mutual and co‑operative sector. The Government recognises the i...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to support (a) the Democratic Republic of the Congo and (b) Uganda to manage Ebola outbreaks.
I refer the Hon. Member to the written statement I made to the House on 21st May (HCWS60).
Pursuant to the answer of 18 May 2026 to Question 479 on Blue Badge Scheme: Fraud, if her Department will change its policy and collect data on the number of fraudulent blue badges in circulation.
The Department takes Blue Badge fraud very seriously. We’re clear that the misuse of Blue Badges undermines the benefits of the scheme, impacts upon local traffic management, and creates hostility amongst other badge holders and members of the public. It...
Whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a lifetime cap on interest paid on Plan 2 student loans.
The government is capping the maximum interest rates on Plan 2 and 3 student loans at 6% for the 2026/27 academic year. We are clear it does not resolve all of the issues with the Plan 2 system, which was designed and implemented by the previous governmen...
Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to help protect people in Stockport from regular flooding.
Overall, this Government will invest more than £10.5 billion in flood defences by 2036, boosting our resilience to flooding and protecting communities across the country from the devastating impacts of climate change. Recent community drop‑in sessions fol...
What guidance is provided to NHS Mental Health Trusts on involving families and carers in the care and support of mental health patients.
Awaiting answer.
Whether she has made an assessment of the impact on care leavers of being placed in accommodation in areas other than those in which they were residing while in care.
While the department has not conducted a separate assessment, the needs of care leavers being placed in accommodation out of area are reviewed in line with the Children Act 1989 Guidance (Vol. 3 -planning transition to adulthood for care leavers), which s...
Whether her Department’s forthcoming Road Safety Strategy will include measures to tackle illegal driving instructors.
The Government’s Road Safety Strategy was published on 7 January 2026. The DVSA investigates reports, carries out targeted enforcement and prosecutes illegal driving instructors, with cases leading to significant fines and criminal convictions, including ...
Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to support the UK’s flour milling industry.
The Government values the contribution of the flour milling sector, with around 85 percent of wheat coming from home grown production, providing a stable, reliable market for British farmers. Domestic production supports arable farm viability and reduces ...
Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has made a recent assessment of the risks associated with the use of paraquat.
It has been illegal to sell or use paraquat since 2007. As paraquat has been off the UK market for a number of years, HSE has not carried out a recent risk assessment.
If she has considered the merits of extending Pupil Premium funding to support disadvantaged students aged 16 to 19.
The 16 to 19 funding formula includes extra funding for disadvantaged students made up of two blocks: Disadvantage Block 1 funding recognises that there are additional costs incurred in engaging, recruiting, and retaining young people from economically di...
Whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of increased stamp prices for businesses on affordability for consumers of those products, such as magazine media.
As an independent business, Royal Mail’s management sets the prices for its services. The government does not have a role in the company’s day-to-day commercial or operational decisions. In setting its prices however, Royal Mail must work within the regul...
Whether she has made an assessment of the number of fraudulent Blue Badges in circulation in (a) Stockport constituency, (b) Greater Manchester and (c) England.
The department does not collect data on the number of fraudulent Blue Badges in circulation. Local authorities are responsible for the enforcement of the scheme in their area and have been given powers to crack down on fraud and misuse, helping to protec...
Whether she has made an assessment of the condition of roads in Stockport constituency; and what recent funding has been allocated there for pothole repairs.
The Department published a new traffic light rating system for all local highway authorities in England on 11 January which rates authorities red, amber or green based on: the condition of their roads, how much they spend to maintain their roads, and whet...
What recent assessment he has made of the resilience of NHS data systems to unauthorised access and attempted data breaches.
All organisations with access to National Health Service patient data and systems must use the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) to provide annual assurance that they are practising good data security and that personal information is handled cor...
Whether he will implement stricter Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards regulations for commercial properties from 2027, and whether the responsibility for complying with the regulations will
Government consulted on strengthening the non-domestic PRS minimum energy efficiency standards to EPC C by 1 April 2027, and EPC B by 1 April 2030. We are currently reviewing the policy design, including the timelines, to ensure that it remains fair and p...
If she will make an assessment of the potential impact of Greater Manchester Police’s lack of a specific domestic violence strategy on people in (a) Stockport constituency and (b) Greater Manchester.
This government is committed to halving Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) within a decade, including domestic abuse. Our ‘Freedom from Violence and Abuse: a cross-government Strategy’ was published on 18 December 2025 and sets out our whole system a...
Whether she has made an assessment of the adequacy of funding for the British Transport Police in the context of recent increases in assaults on the railway network.
The British Transport Police (BTP) are essential in keeping our railways safe and welcoming for all, including protecting those who work on the railway. BTP’s budget is set independently of the Department for Transport, by the British Transport Police Aut...
Innovation and Technology, whether her Department plans to take steps to reduce the level of public sector reliance on large technology companies.
The Government is committed to ensuring public sector technology procurement delivers value for money, resilience, and access to a competitive supplier market. Departments are responsible for their own contracting and are required to award contracts throu...
Food and Rural Affairs, whether her department has made any assessment of the occurrences of sewage spills within the United Utilities water network in 2025 in (a) Stockport constituency (b) Greater Mancheste
In the Northwest of England, 10,613 hours of sewage spills were recorded on dry days. The EA has identified the 50 sites in the region with the highest levels of dry day spilling. Four of these sites are in Greater Manchester. None are located within the ...