Every parliamentary written question tabled by Sarah Coombes this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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What progress she has made on rolling out signage on A-roads and the Strategic Road Network for EV charge points.
In a move to help EV drivers plug into the rapidly expanding charging network, Government is working with industry to modernise EV charging signage. Changes announced in July 2025 now allow larger EV charging hubs to be signposted from major A-roads. Resp...
Whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of levels of signage for EV chargepoints on A-roads and the strategic road network on consumer demand for electric vehicles.
In a move to help EV drivers plug into the rapidly expanding charging network, Government is working with industry to modernise EV charging signage. Changes announced in July 2025 now allow larger EV charging hubs to be signposted from major A-roads. Resp...
What steps she is taking to prevent DVLA employees from fraudulently creating new V5C logbooks.
The Driver and Vehicle Agency takes the integrity of its registers very seriously. Access to systems is strictly controlled and monitored and there is a detailed audit trail. The registration process has been reviewed to ensure robustness and specialised ...
What the most recent estimate is of the number of registered number plate suppliers with the DVLA.
As of 31 May 2026, there are 35,768 number plate suppliers registered with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency.
What assessment she has made of the robustness of DVLA systems to prevent vehicle fraud.
The Driver and Vehicle Agency takes the integrity of its registers very seriously. Access to systems is strictly controlled and monitored and there is a detailed audit trail. The registration process has been reviewed to ensure robustness and specialised ...
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the DVLA's processes to prevent stolen vehicles from being disguised or cloned by criminals.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has measures in place to help prevent criminal or fraudulent activity. If an application is made for a vehicle registration certificate (V5C) and the DVLA has not been told that the registered keeper has disp...
What estimate she makes of the number of V5C logbooks that were obtained fraudulently every year for the last five years.
The table below shows the volume of vehicle registration certificates (V5C)s issued via the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)’s ‘I want to request a Vehicle Registration Certificate’ service in the last five calendar years.YearVolume20211,681,491...
How many replacement V5C log books have been issued every year for the past five years.
The table below shows the volume of vehicle registration certificates (V5C)s issued via the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)’s ‘I want to request a Vehicle Registration Certificate’ service in the last five calendar years.YearVolume20211,681,491...
What steps he is taking to ensure that businesses in the downstream metals sector are supported during proposed changes to the steel safeguard regime.
This Government recognises the distinct value of downstream users and has held multiple Ministerial discussions with businesses in the downstream metals sector, hosting roundtables on 19 January and 19 March. Officials have engaged extensively and will co...
What discussions he has had with businesses in the downstream metals sector about the upcoming changes to the steel safeguard regime.
This Government recognises the distinct value of downstream users and has held multiple Ministerial discussions with businesses in the downstream metals sector, hosting roundtables on 19 January and 19 March. Officials have engaged extensively and will co...
What steps he is taking to prevent the misuse of civil and family court proceedings as a form of post-separation abuse and coercive control.
We are committed to improving experiences and outcomes for children and families, particularly in cases involving domestic abuse. The courts have a range of powers to protect victims of domestic abuse. Where repeated applications may be a continuing form ...
Whether his Department monitors outcomes in family court cases involving domestic abuse to identify patterns of harm arising from (a) repeated and (b) prolonged proceedings.
This Government recognises the significant impact of domestic abuse on children and adult victims involved in Family Court proceedings, which can be exacerbated when proceedings are prolonged. In March 2026, the Government announced the national rollout o...
What percentage of ANPR misreads occurred in each of the last five years of the DfT's roadside surveys.
The Department does not readily hold figures on the percentage of ANPR misreads from vehicle excise duty evasion statistics roadside survey. Misreads are managed through quality assurance and correction processes, with any remaining uncertainty reflected in the confidence intervals published alongside Vehicle Excise Duty evasion estimates.
If he will set out which categories of steel are not produced by UK steel mills.
The steel trade measure is designed to balance viability of domestic steel production with the need for reliable supply for downstream businesses. It includes types of steel that the UK can currently produce, with quota allocations set to allow for sufficient imports to ensure continued availability of goods. The UK measure covers 20 product categories, six less than the EU’s proposed measure. More information is available at UK's steel trade measure from 1 July 2026 - GOV.UK The Department has engaged extensively with producers and downstream users throughout the design of the measure and will conduct a formal review after 12 months.
What recent assessment he has made of the potential effect of reduced quotas and increased tariffs on steel imported from overseas on downstream metals businesses in the UK.
The steel trade measure is designed to balance viability of domestic steel production with the need for reliable supply for downstream businesses. It includes types of steel that the UK can currently produce, with quota allocations set to allow for sufficient imports to ensure continued availability of goods. The UK measure covers 20 product categories, six less than the EU’s proposed measure. More information is available at UK's steel trade measure from 1 July 2026 - GOV.UK The Department has engaged extensively with producers and downstream users throughout the design of the measure and will conduct a formal review after 12 months.
How many DVLA-registered number plate suppliers are based in (a) West Bromwich and (b) Sandwell.
The tables below show the number of registered number plate suppliers based in West Bromwich and Sandwell by postcode area. As postcode boundaries do not always align with administrative borders, two postcodes appear in both tables. Postcode areas may also extend beyond West Bromwich and Sandwell. West Bromwich PostcodeNumber of SuppliersB7024B713Sandwell PostcodeNumber of SuppliersB433B6421B6513B6632B672B686B6918B7024B713DY420WS54WS1035WV1428
What assessment he has made of the number of Notice of Impending Prosecution farms operating in the UK.
The Department for Transport does not issue Notice of Intended Prosecutions and is not responsible for enforcing against any illegal activity related to this process. These are matters for the police.
What steps he is taking to tackle discrimination against trans people in the healthcare system.
All patients, including LGBT+ patients, should feel comfortable and confident accessing National Health Services when they need to. Nobody should experience discrimination while accessing the healthcare they need.We understand LGBT+ patients experience specific barriers to access and that in part is why last year my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, commissioned NHS England to undertake an LGBT+ health evidence review.The review is being led by Dr Michael Brady, the National Advisor for LGBT+ Health at NHS England, and its objectives are:identifying barriers to accessing healthcare services for LGBT+ people;exploring experiences of healthcare, notably areas of poorer experience; andunderstanding the impact of LGBT+ health inequalities on outcomes and patient safety.The review is expected to conclude in Spring 2026 with a final report and recommendations for my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.Further information about what the review covers, as well as its methodology, can be found at the following link:https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/equality/equality-hub/patient-equalities-programme/lgbt-health/lgbt-health-evidence-review/Transgender people can access specialist services for gender dysphoria and incongruence, and the Government recognises that waiting times are far too long for children and young people, and adults. This is why we are working closely with NHS England to implement recommendations from the Cass Review and NHS Adult Gender Services Review to improve these services. To that end NHS England has significantly increased investment in these services. It has opened three new regional gender services for children and young people since April 2024, with an ambition to have service provision in every region by 2026/27 and has increased the number of adult clinics from seven to 12 since 2020.
What steps he is taking to ensure trans people have equal access to healthcare.
All patients, including LGBT+ patients, should feel comfortable and confident accessing National Health Services when they need to. Nobody should experience discrimination while accessing the healthcare they need.We understand LGBT+ patients experience specific barriers to access and that in part is why last year my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, commissioned NHS England to undertake an LGBT+ health evidence review.The review is being led by Dr Michael Brady, the National Advisor for LGBT+ Health at NHS England, and its objectives are:identifying barriers to accessing healthcare services for LGBT+ people;exploring experiences of healthcare, notably areas of poorer experience; andunderstanding the impact of LGBT+ health inequalities on outcomes and patient safety.The review is expected to conclude in Spring 2026 with a final report and recommendations for my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.Further information about what the review covers, as well as its methodology, can be found at the following link:https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/equality/equality-hub/patient-equalities-programme/lgbt-health/lgbt-health-evidence-review/Transgender people can access specialist services for gender dysphoria and incongruence, and the Government recognises that waiting times are far too long for children and young people, and adults. This is why we are working closely with NHS England to implement recommendations from the Cass Review and NHS Adult Gender Services Review to improve these services. To that end NHS England has significantly increased investment in these services. It has opened three new regional gender services for children and young people since April 2024, with an ambition to have service provision in every region by 2026/27 and has increased the number of adult clinics from seven to 12 since 2020.
What assessment she has made of the availability of signage for EV charging points on A-roads and on the strategic road network.
Clear and consistent electric vehicle (EV) signage is essential to support the EV transition, ensuring drivers can confidently and safely undertake journeys. We’re modernising EV road signage so drivers can more easily find chargers.Changes announced in July 2025 allow signing from major A-roads for charging hubs with at least 12 ultra-rapid chargepoints and the same level of facilities as existing A-road services.We will continue to work with industry to improve EV signage. We are currently engaging with stakeholders on what further changes would be valuable for signage on motorways, major A-roads and on local roads.