Written questions by Arthur.

What plans her Department has to help support the development of standardised high voltage battery diagnostics for electric vehicles to enable repair and reuse.

Awaiting answer.

Whether she has considered the potential implications for her policies of research by (a) York University entitled Global Footprint Network: Explore Data, (b) Bioregional entitled The social shortfall and ecological overshoot of nations, (c) Cambridge University Press entitled Degrowth: a path to transformative solutions for socio-ecological sustainability and (d) Science Direct entitled Global Patterns of Ecologically Unequal Exchange on economic growth in the UK and resource consumption.

Awaiting answer.

What recent discussions she has had with her European counterparts on mutual recognition of UK pilot licences for flying EU registered aircraft.

Awaiting answer.

What steps her Department is taking to increase the level of collaboration with the EU on transport policy.

Awaiting answer.

If he will hold discussions with Historic Environment Scotland on improving access for Royal Regiment of Scotland veterans to their regimental museum within Edinburgh Castle.

Awaiting answer.

What steps his Department is taking to reduce the waiting times for (a) MRI and (b) CT scan appointments.

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What assessment he has made of the adequacy of waiting times for(a) MRI and (b) CT scans across NHS England.

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What assessment he has made of the impact that greater histopathology capacity would have on delivering the Government’s ambition to provide comprehensive molecular profiling to every eligible cancer patient.

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What steps her Department is taking to support the taxi and private hire sectors during the introduction of automated passenger services; and what (a) fiscal and (b) training support will be made available to drivers displaced by autonomous vehicle technology.

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Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to ensure local authorities in England fulfil statutory duties to assess young people at risk of homelessness; and what assessment he has made of trends in the level of regional variations in assessment rates.

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If he will hold discussions with Historic Environment Scotland on access to Edinburgh Castle for Royal Regiment of Scotland veterans.

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How the forthcoming cancer manuals will address existing variation in access to ovarian cancer treatment for patients across England.

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What steps she is taking to reduce data gaps and time-lags in information sharing between universities and UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI); and what assessment she has made of the impact of those delays on the ability of higher education institutions to monitor compliance and intervene in a timely manner ahead of the implementation of Business Case Analysis (BCA) changes.

The Home Office works closely with higher education institutions to support compliance with the Basic Compliance Assessment (BCA), which is an annual assessment of sponsor performance. Sponsors have been responsible for monitoring their own in-year performance against the BCA metrics since its introduction in April 2015, when it replaced the “Highly Trusted Sponsor” status.Two of the three metrics that form the BCA are based on data sponsors report directly to the Home Office and can therefore use to monitor compliance and identify where recruitment practices may need to improve. The Home Office continues to explore opportunities to enhance GDPR-compliant data-sharing with sponsors, and in 2025 introduced new mechanisms relating to refusal data.The Home Office continues to explore further opportunities to strengthen data sharing in line with data protection principles and support sponsor compliance.

What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Temporary Work - Charity Worker visa route in supporting the UK’s voluntary sector.

The Government recognises that the Charity Worker route supports the UK’s voluntary sector by enabling individuals to come to the UK to do voluntary, unpaid work for up to a maximum of 12 months. The work must not be filling a permanent position, including on a temporary basis. No formal assessment of the route has been undertaken.Charities can use other immigration routes if they wish to employ someone in a paid role or permanent position.Furthermore, a Visitor may undertake volunteering, provided it lasts no more than 30 days in total and is for a charity that is registered with either the Charity Commission for England and Wales; the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland; or the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator.

How she plans to support women's groups who wish to remain trans inclusive in the context of the updated EHRC Code of Practice.

We received an updated draft Code of Practice from the EHRC on 13 April. We cannot comment on the contents of the draft Code, however, we intend to lay it in May. We have always been clear that associations should set their policies in line with the law.If associations are uncertain as to how to apply the Equality Act 2010, they should obtain specialist legal advice.

What recent discussions she has had with her counterparts in the devolved Administrations about harmonising support for mobile children in Armed Forces families.

Awaiting answer.

If she will publish guidance on maximising the potential safety impact of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems technologies through calibration.

As set out in the Road Safety Strategy, the Government is committed to taking advantage of vehicle technologies to make our roads safer. The Strategy adopts the internationally recognised Safe System approach, acknowledging that vehicle technologies can significantly reduce risk when they function as intended, and that responsibility for safety is shared across government, manufacturers, repairers and the wider transport sector. My Department is currently exploring options for future policy decisions to maximise the benefits of vehicle technologies. This includes engagement on a wide range of issues related to advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), including vehicle maintenance. My Department is also consulting on mandating a range of ADAS in new vehicles, alongside a call for evidence seeking views on the ongoing maintenance of these systems. Given the importance of properly maintained vehicles for road safety, the Government keeps the MOT under continual review to ensure it remains effective as vehicle technology evolves. This includes considering how increasingly sophisticated systems, such as ADAS, can be appropriately monitored as part of wider vehicle safety assurance. Officials continue to gather and assess evidence to inform any future changes.

How she plans to support women’s groups who wish to remain trans inclusive in the context of the updated EHRC Code of Practice.

It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.

Whether she has assessed the potential impact of (a) defective and (b) poorly maintained Advanced Driver Assistance Systems on road (i) fatalities and (ii) serious injuries over the last decade.

As set out in the Road Safety Strategy, the Government is committed to taking advantage of vehicle technologies to make our roads safer. The Strategy adopts the internationally recognised Safe System approach, acknowledging that vehicle technologies can significantly reduce risk when they function as intended, and that responsibility for safety is shared across government, manufacturers, repairers and the wider transport sector. My Department is currently exploring options for future policy decisions to maximise the benefits of vehicle technologies. This includes engagement on a wide range of issues related to advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), including vehicle maintenance. My Department is also consulting on mandating a range of ADAS in new vehicles, alongside a call for evidence seeking views on the ongoing maintenance of these systems. Given the importance of properly maintained vehicles for road safety, the Government keeps the MOT under continual review to ensure it remains effective as vehicle technology evolves. This includes considering how increasingly sophisticated systems, such as ADAS, can be appropriately monitored as part of wider vehicle safety assurance. Officials continue to gather and assess evidence to inform any future changes.

Whether she is considering mandating an assessment of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems as part of the MOT test.

As set out in the Road Safety Strategy, the Government is committed to taking advantage of vehicle technologies to make our roads safer. The Strategy adopts the internationally recognised Safe System approach, acknowledging that vehicle technologies can significantly reduce risk when they function as intended, and that responsibility for safety is shared across government, manufacturers, repairers and the wider transport sector. My Department is currently exploring options for future policy decisions to maximise the benefits of vehicle technologies. This includes engagement on a wide range of issues related to advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), including vehicle maintenance. My Department is also consulting on mandating a range of ADAS in new vehicles, alongside a call for evidence seeking views on the ongoing maintenance of these systems. Given the importance of properly maintained vehicles for road safety, the Government keeps the MOT under continual review to ensure it remains effective as vehicle technology evolves. This includes considering how increasingly sophisticated systems, such as ADAS, can be appropriately monitored as part of wider vehicle safety assurance. Officials continue to gather and assess evidence to inform any future changes.