20 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
AskedWhether algorithms and predictive systems within the NHS Federated Data Platform are subject to independent scrutiny for bias, discrimination or opaque automated decision-making.
ReplyThe NHS Federated Data Platform (NHS FDP) safely connects information across the National Health Service into a single, secure environment to allow staff to better co-ordinate care, through managing theatre time better, improving the speed of a cancer dia...
20 May 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, what assessment he made of the level of likelihood of landlords issuing Section 21 notices prior to the Renters' Rights Act coming into force.
ReplyThe latest Ministry of Justice official possession statistics, which can be found on gov.uk here, make clear that from January to March 2026, accelerated possession claims in England decreased by 12% compared to the same quarter in the previous year.The g...
20 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
AskedWhat safeguards are in place to prevent identifiable NHS patient data being accessed by (a) foreign governments and (b) entities subject to foreign jurisdiction.
ReplyThe NHS Federated Data Platform (NHS FDP) allows for the information in different National Health Service IT systems to be connected, in a single, safe, secure environment. This allows more effective management of the data, so care can be better co-ordina...
20 May 2026·Cabinet Office·Answered
AskedHow many retired civil servants in Poole constituency are awaiting regular pension payments from the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
ReplyThe Cabinet Office awarded Capita the contract to administer the Civil Service Pension Scheme in November 2023 under the previous government. The current delays facing scheme members are entirely unacceptable, and this Government has taken firm action to ...
20 May 2026·Cabinet Office·Answered
AskedWhen retired civil servants will receive Civil Service Pension quotations.
ReplyThe Cabinet Office awarded Capita the contract to administer the Civil Service Pension Scheme in November 2023 under the previous government. The current delays facing scheme members are entirely unacceptable, and this Government has taken firm action to ...
20 May 2026·Cabinet Office·Answered
AskedWhether he has considered awarding compensation to retired civil servants impacted by delays in the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
ReplyThe Cabinet Office awarded Capita the contract to administer the Civil Service Pension Scheme in November 2023 under the previous government. The current delays facing scheme members are entirely unacceptable, and this Government has taken firm action to ...
20 May 2026·Cabinet Office·Answered
AskedHow many requests for Civil Service Pension quotations remain outstanding.
ReplyThe Cabinet Office awarded Capita the contract to administer the Civil Service Pension Scheme in November 2023 under the previous government. The current delays facing scheme members are entirely unacceptable, and this Government has taken firm action to ...
18 May 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, what discussions he has had with the FBU on introducing national standards across fire and rescue services.
ReplyMHCLG ministers and officials have engaged with the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) as part of fire and rescue reform work, including on the future approach to national standards.In England, national professional standards are currently developed and maintained...
18 May 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhat planning the Department has done to ensure people’s holidays aren’t cancelled this summer due to the jet fuel crisis.
ReplyThe Government is working closely with industry and regulators to ensure the resilience of jet fuel supply and the continuity of commercial aviation operations.The UK has robust and diverse jet fuel supply chains, including domestic production and imports...
18 May 2026·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered
AskedInnovation and Technology, what comparative assessment her Department has made of the level of public funding allocated to (a) animal-based research and (b) non-animal New Approach Methodologies in each of the la
ReplyUK Research and Innovation (UKRI) invests to support research which can lead to alternatives, such as organ-on-a-chip, cell-based assays, functional genomics and computer modelling. These are categorised as basic research, so calculating funding for New A...
18 May 2026·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered
AskedInnovation and Technology, whether her Department plans to introduce a dedicated funding stream for the development, validation and uptake of non-animal New Approach Methodologies.
ReplyThe Government has announced £75m of funding to accelerate alternatives and innovation, with new capabilities being developed across the UK. This funding will help bring forward advanced testing methods that can save lives and support a faster, science‑le...
18 May 2026·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered
AskedInnovation and Technology, what is the extent of government financial support for the MBR Acres facility.
ReplyThe Department of Science, Innovation and Technology has not provided any direct financial support to the MBR Acres facility.
18 May 2026·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered
AskedInnovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of accelerating the validation and uptake of non-animal New Approach Methodologies on the life sciences sector.
ReplyBuilding on the UK’s strengths as home to world leading research and pharmaceutical businesses, the Replacing Animals in Science Strategy will support the UK to capitalise on the global non-animal technologies market, and on the scientific and economic ad...
18 May 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhat assessment the government has made of the benefits of banning private jet travel during the jet fuel crisis to conserve fuel.
ReplyThe Government is working closely with industry and regulators to ensure the resilience of jet fuel supply and the continuity of commercial aviation operations. There has been no evidence of changes in flight schedules or short notice cancellations due to...
18 May 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedTo assess the benefits of a temporary ban on private jet travel to save available jet fuel for commercial flights.
ReplyThe Government is working closely with industry and regulators to ensure the resilience of jet fuel supply and the continuity of commercial aviation operations. There has been no evidence of changes in flight schedules or short notice cancellations due to...
13 May 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhether she plans to review drone licensing laws.
ReplyThe Department for Transport keeps the regulatory framework governing the use and licensing of drones under regular review to ensure it remains proportionate, effective and fit for purpose. In 2023, the Department commissioned the Civil Aviation Authority...
13 May 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, what plans his Department has to help improve housing affordability in the private rented sector.
ReplyIn addition to the steps the government is taking to increase the supply of homes of all tenures, our Renters’ Rights Act has empowered private rented sector tenants to challenge unreasonable rent increases, outlawed rental bidding and ended the practice ...
13 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
AskedWhat discussions have taken place with other key players to ensure that the Modern Service Framework for Palliative and End of Life Care will be effective.
ReplyWe will publish an interim update on the Modern Service Framework (MSF) for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care shortly. The final MSF will be published this autumn.The MSF will provide a clinically-led, evidence-based framework to support sustained impr...
13 May 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedIf she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing Enhanced DBS checks for people applying for certain categories of drone operation, particularly commercial or higher-risk use.
ReplyThe Department for Transport keeps the regulatory framework governing the use of uncrewed aircraft under regular review to ensure it remains proportionate, effective and fit for purpose, including in residential and sensitive areas. Following a review of ...
13 May 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedIf she will consider introducing additional safeguards for drone use in residential and sensitive areas such as schools.
ReplyThe Department for Transport keeps the regulatory framework governing the use of uncrewed aircraft under regular review to ensure it remains proportionate, effective and fit for purpose, including in residential and sensitive areas. Following a review of ...