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Written questions by Quigley.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Richard Quigley this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.

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19 May 2026·Department for Education·Answered
Asked

What assessment she made of whether there were adequate exceptional circumstances as a mitigating measure for the removal of spelling and grammar software from Disabled Students’ Allowances.

Reply

The department engaged with disability experts who support disabled students to gather feedback on the removal of non-specialist spelling and grammar software from Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) funding, in advance of a decision being taken. The decis...

19 May 2026·Department for Education·Answered
Asked

What assessment she has made of the potential impact of (a) removing spelling and grammar software from Disabled Students’ Allowances funding and (b) the impact of reaching a decision on this prior to the concl

Reply

The department engaged with disability experts who support disabled students to gather feedback on the removal of non-specialist spelling and grammar software from Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) funding, in advance of a decision being taken. The decis...

10 Jun 2025·Department for Education·Answered
Asked

If she will take legislative steps to allow people over 18 to be formally adopted by their families.

Reply

The adoption of a child is about ensuring that a child has a permanent family, with the adopter taking legal and parental responsibility for them. At the age of 18, parental responsibility is no longer relevant, as an adult assumes responsibility for themselves. Introducing adoption for over 18s is not a priority as there is no legal imperative to introduce adult adoption. Legal processes, such as the making of a will, already enable individuals to pass on inheritance or financial rights without adoption being necessary. Similarly, the ability to legally change names through deed poll means that adoption is not the only way to share a family name.

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