Adam Dance MP: written questions
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Social Rented Housing: Young PeopleMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123845More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what proportion of the Government’s target to build 1.5 million new homes, will be one-bedroom social homes, suitable for young people.
Answer: My Department has held no recent discussions with local planning authorities regarding specific barriers to delivering one-bedroom social rented homes for young people. I otherwise refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 101227 on 7 Janu...
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: YeovilDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123107More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the planned reductions in share of NHS spending going to mental health services for three consecutive years on rural communities in Yeovil con
Answer: As set out in a Written Ministerial Statement published on 12 March, National Health Service mental health expenditure is forecast to reach £16.1 billion in 2026/27, representing a real‑terms increase of £140 million compared with 2025/26. The proportion ...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: Crime PreventionHome OfficeTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123032More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what her timeline is for the implementation of regulations to apply forensic marking to new GPS units for use in agricultural and commercial settings.
Answer: Equipment theft, including the theft of GPS systems, can have devastating consequences for countryside communities and the agricultural sector.That is why we are committed to the implementation of the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023 and fully suppor...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: Crime PreventionHome OfficeTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123008More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when she plans to introduce regulations to apply forensic marking to new GPS units for use in agricultural and commercial settings.
Answer: Equipment theft, including the theft of GPS systems, can have devastating consequences for countryside communities and the agricultural sector.That is why we are committed to the implementation of the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023 and fully suppor...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMeningitis: VaccinationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122980More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the role community pharmacy could play in providing a Meningitis B vaccine catch-up service to students and young people from Yeovil constituency at risk.
Answer: The Government is looking to expand the number of vaccines offered in community pharmacies across the country through local, targeted vaccination programmes. This has already started, with NHS England commissioning some community pharmacies in the Midland...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPetrol: YeovilDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122901More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department holds data on the amount of oil stock purchased by petrol stations in Yeovil constituency at prices before the outbreak of the current conflict in Iran.
Answer: The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero closely monitors live fuel stock levels to ensure we have an accurate picture of the supply situation, and current indications show that petrol station forecourts across the UK remain well stocked. We also ma...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPetrol: YeovilDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122900More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to help protect consumers from inflated prices at petrol stations in Yeovil constituency.
Answer: Fuel markets are governed by competition and consumer protection law, overseen by the Competition Market Authority (CMA). The Government and the CMA are closely monitoring petrol and diesel prices in light of instability in the Middle East, and the Chance...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBowel Cancer: YoevilDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122582More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to raise public awareness of bowel cancer in Yeovil constituency.
Answer: NHS England has run national campaigns, most recently in early 2025, to increase knowledge of cancer symptoms, address barriers to acting on them, and to encourage people to see their general practitioner as soon as possible if they notice a change in the...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBowel Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122581More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support NHS Somerset to increase participation in bowel cancer screening in Yeovil constituency.
Answer: Coverage of bowel cancer screening has been increasing in recent years. In 2019, 60.5% of people took the offer up. Now, it is 71.8%.To further increase coverage across England, including Yeovil, NHS England is doing the following:delivering new approache...
Answered 7 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPrescriptions: Fees and ChargesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122374More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the answer received on the 27 January 2026 on Cystic Fibrosis: Prescriptions [Question 107568], what assessment he has made of the potential merits of reviewing the list of medical cond
Answer: The Government has not made an assessment of the potential impact of prescription charges on people with cystic fibrosis in the Yeovil constituency. Pursuant to the answer of 27 January, no assessment has been made of the potential merits of reviewing the...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCystic Fibrosis: PrescriptionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122372More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of prescription charges on people with Cystic Fibrosis in Yeovil constituency.
Answer: The Government has not made an assessment of the potential impact of prescription charges on people with cystic fibrosis in the Yeovil constituency. Pursuant to the answer of 27 January, no assessment has been made of the potential merits of reviewing the...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordExtracurricular Activities: DisadvantagedDepartment for EducationTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122080More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to make enrichment activities, including residential trips, (a) affordable and (b) accessible for children on free school meals in Yeovil constituency.
Answer: The government is committed to ensuring that all children and young people across England can access a variety of enrichment opportunities at school as part of our mission to break down barriers to opportunity.A new Enrichment Framework will be published ...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPet Travel Scheme: UK Relations with EUDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121643More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with counterparts in the European Union on whether British residents will continue to be able to use existing EU-issued pet passports after 22 April 2026.
Answer: Pets leaving Great Britain must comply with the relevant requirements as determined by the country of destination. The Government always advises pet owners to consult with the relevant authorities in the country of destination if any pet travel requiremen...
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBreast Cancer: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121613More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the new end of treatment summaries set out in the National Cancer Plan will include guaranteed information on the signs and symptoms of secondary breast cancer.
Answer: The National Cancer Plan, published on 4 February, sets out several commitments and ambitions, to be delivered within the next 10 years, including end of treatment summaries.Every cancer patient will receive a summary that will inform the ongoing care the...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBank Services: Mental IllnessTreasuryTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121560More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the absence of in-person banking services in (a) Yeovil constituency, (b) Somerset and (c) the United Kingdom on individuals with mental health conditions.
Answer: The Government recognises that access to in‑person banking services can be particularly important for some customers, including blind and partially sighted people, individuals with learning disabilities, and those with mental health conditions. The Govern...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBank Services: Learning DisabilityTreasuryTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121559More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the absence of in-person banking services in (a) Yeovil constituency, (b) Somerset and (c) the United Kingdom on individuals with learning disabilities.
Answer: The Government recognises that access to in‑person banking services can be particularly important for some customers, including blind and partially sighted people, individuals with learning disabilities, and those with mental health conditions. The Govern...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBank Services: Visual ImpairmentTreasuryTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121558More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of a lack of in-person banking services in (a) Yeovil constituency, (b) Somerset and (c) the United Kingdom on (i) blind and (ii) partially sighted people.
Answer: The Government recognises that access to in‑person banking services can be particularly important for some customers, including blind and partially sighted people, individuals with learning disabilities, and those with mental health conditions. The Govern...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHorticultureDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121170More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of producing a horticulture strategy.
Answer: The Government is committed to the horticulture sector and its role in providing fresh, home‑grown produce that helps feed the nation. The sector’s needs are being addressed through steps we are taking to support increased domestic production. Building on...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Foods: South WestDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121158More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with representatives from the farming community on access to health food in (a) Yeovil constituency, (b) Somerset and (c) the South West.
Answer: Defra Minister’s and officials meet with a range of stakeholders based on policy need.
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFurniture PovertyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121133More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to help tackle furniture poverty in rural communities across (a) Yeovil constituency, (b) Somerset and (c) England.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 84054 on 3 November 2025.
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDangerous Dogs: RegistrationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121013More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when the scheme for Withdrawal of Certificates of Exemption for Dogs Wrongly Registered as XL Bullies will be (a) finalised and (b) implemented.
Answer: The Government is continuing to develop a withdrawal scheme so that owners who no longer believe that their dog is an XL Bully type can apply to have their certificate of exemption withdrawn.The Government does not have a definitive timeline for when this...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRetail Trade: Urban AreasMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121012More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 13 March 2026 to Question 119636 on Shops: Rural Areas, what his planned timeline is for the publication of a new High Streets Strategy.
Answer: We will publish the High Streets Strategy later this year. The Strategy will be backed by £301 million investment in High Street Innovation Partnerships to help reimagine and revive some of the country’s most struggling high streets. We will set out furth...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: Air ConditioningDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121011More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of installing air filtration systems in schools in England.
Answer: The department regularly reviews its guidance to ensure that it aligns with best practice and industry standards, supporting the delivery of high quality school environments.The department has assessed the suitability of using air cleaning units, and the ...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSkills Bootcamps: FinanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120459More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes to Skills Bootcamp funding on the ability of the scheme to adapt to market and employer needs in (a) Yeovil constituency, (b) Somerset and
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 26 February 2026 to Question UIN 113868.
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordShared Ownership Schemes: YeovilMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120454More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he is taking steps is to strengthen legal protections for those with shared ownership properties in Yeovil constituency.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 101061 on 6 January 2026.
Answered 23 Mar 2026
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