Al Pinkerton MP: written questions
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Domestic Abuse: Family CourtsMinistry of JusticeTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108491More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps are being taken to ensure that support provided to children involved in family court cases is (a) child-centred and (b) informed by their lived experience of domestic abuse.
Answer: This Government recognises the significant impact of domestic abuse on children and adult victims involved in family court proceedings, which is why we are committed to reforms that improve multi-agency working and provide better support.Central to these ...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: Family CourtsMinistry of JusticeTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108490More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment has been made of the adequacy of funding available to support victims of domestic abuse and their children while engaged in family court proceedings.
Answer: This Government recognises the significant impact of domestic abuse on children and adult victims involved in family court proceedings, which is why we are committed to reforms that improve multi-agency working and provide better support.Central to these ...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: Family CourtsMinistry of JusticeTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108489More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps are being taken to help ensure that family court procedures prevent patterns of coercive or controlling behaviour following relationship breakdown.
Answer: This Government recognises the impact that family court proceedings have on children and adult survivors of domestic abuse, which is why we are prioritising strong safeguarding and specialist support for those navigating the system.The Government acknowle...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: Family CourtsMinistry of JusticeTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108488More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment has been made of the potential contribution of family court processes, including repeated proceedings and contact litigation, to ongoing harm for victims of domestic abuse and their children.
Answer: This Government recognises the impact that family court proceedings have on children and adult survivors of domestic abuse, which is why we are prioritising strong safeguarding and specialist support for those navigating the system.The Government acknowle...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSecurity Action for EuropeMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108107More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 23 January 2026 to Question 106008 on Security Action for Europe, if his Department will publish the economic modelling used to assess the potential economic benefits of participation in
Answer: This information is commercially sensitive and is therefore not suitable for public release. This Government has been clear that we will only enter into agreements that serve the national interest and provide value for money for the taxpayer. In this case...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSecurity Action for EuropeMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108106More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 23 January 2026 to Question 106008 on Security Action for Europe, if his Department will publish the economic modelling used to assess the potential economic benefits of participation in
Answer: This information is commercially sensitive and is therefore not suitable for public release. This Government has been clear that we will only enter into agreements that serve the national interest and provide value for money for the taxpayer. In this case...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordEmergencies: SurreyCabinet OfficeTabled 23 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108105More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps his Department is taking to provide households with information on emergency preparedness in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: Advice for the general public on how to prepare for emergencies is published at GOV.UK/Prepare. The website provides simple and effective steps that individuals, households and communities can take to be more prepared for a range of emergencies. Specific ...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRecyclingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107908More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department has plans to improve public awareness and participation in recycling schemes.
Answer: Over the Christmas period, and continuing over the run up to April, Defra have been utilising a range of social media channels to promote new food waste recycling services. This has included location targeted campaigns alongside the use of influencers pop...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRecycling: SurreyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107907More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to support local authorities to (a) improve recycling rates and (b) reduce waste sent to (i) landfill and (ii) incineration in Surrey Heath constitu
Answer: The Simpler Recycling reforms will ensure that across England, people will be able to recycle the same materials, whether at home, work or school. Every household and workplace (businesses and relevant non-domestic premises like schools and hospitals) acr...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRecycling: SurreyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107906More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to make recycling (a) easier and (b) more consistent for households in (i) Surrey and (ii) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Simpler Recycling reforms will ensure that across England, people will be able to recycle the same materials, whether at home, work or school. Every household and workplace (businesses and relevant non-domestic premises like schools and hospitals) acr...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordKidney Diseases: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107905More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to provide additional funding for research into kidney disease within NHS services in Surrey.
Answer: The Department funds research on health and social care through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The NIHR welcomes funding applications for research into any aspect of human health and social care, including kidney disease. Thes...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitals: SurreyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107904More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of corridor care on patient (a) safety and (b) dignity in (i) Surrey and (ii) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Government is determined to get the National Health Service back on its feet so patients can be treated with dignity. We recognise that the provision of clinical care in corridors or other non-designated clinical areas is unacceptable and we are commi...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitals: SurreyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107903More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the prevalence of corridor care within NHS services in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Government is determined to get the National Health Service back on its feet so patients can be treated with dignity. We recognise that the provision of clinical care in corridors or other non-designated clinical areas is unacceptable and we are commi...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitals: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107902More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce corridor care within NHS services in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Government is determined to get the National Health Service back on its feet so patients can be treated with dignity. We recognise that the provision of clinical care in corridors or other non-designated clinical areas is unacceptable and we are commi...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHares: SurreyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107598More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to help protect hare populations in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The department has supported Surrey County Council to prepare their Local Nature Recovery Strategy, with publication expected shortly. It will set nature recovery priorities and map specific proposals for habitat creation and improvement that will support...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth: WomenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107597More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to help tackle health inequalities affecting women in Surrey.
Answer: The Government is committed to building a fairer Britain, to ensure people can live well for longer. Our reimagined National Health Service will tackle inequalities in both access and outcomes, as well as give women, no matter who they are or where they c...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness: SurreyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107596More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of free trade agreements on family businesses in Surrey.
Answer: We do not assess the direct effects of individual Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) on specific types of businesses within specific counties, nor do we monitor the way they are utilised in such granular detail.However, we do publish assessments of the potentia...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness: SurreyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107595More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies on trends in the level of employment costs for businesses in Surrey.
Answer: The Government has published 29 Impact Assessments representing a comprehensive package of analysis on the impact of the Employment Rights Act: Employment Rights Act 2025: impact assessments - GOV.UK. This includes an assessment of regional impacts. An im...
Answered 30 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPensioners: Cost of LivingTreasuryTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107594More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking through the tax system to support pensioners with the cost of living in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: We are committed to helping pensioners with the cost of living and ensuring financial security in retirement. The State Pension will remain the foundation of retirement income and, in line with the government’s commitment to the Triple Lock for the durati...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPoverty: DisabilityTreasuryTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107593More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she plans to take through the tax system to help reduce the number of disabled and sick people in poverty in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: Support for disabled people is predominantly provided through the welfare system, including Personal Independence Payment (PIP) which can be worth over £9,500 a year to assist with extra costs individuals may face. Focusing support through the welfare sys...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordInvestment: Surrey HeathTreasuryTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107592More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what fiscal steps she is taking to encourage private sector investment in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The government is focused on strengthening the UK economy long term by building resilient local economies and supporting household prosperity. Central to this is ensuring that places such as Surrey Heath are well placed to attract private sector investmen...
Answered 30 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordIncome Tax and National Insurance: Tax Rates and BandsTreasuryTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107591More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of extending freezes on income tax and national insurance thresholds on working people in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The government has published a Tax Information and Impact Note (TIIN) setting out the impact of maintaining income tax and equivalent National Insurance contributions thresholds.
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107590More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to business rates on the hospitality sector in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: At the Budget, the VOA announced updated property values from the 2026 revaluation. This revaluation is the first since the pandemic, which has led to significant increases in rateable values for some properties as they recover from the pandemic.To respon...
Answered 6 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMultiple Occupation: Planning PermissionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106801More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance is issued to local planning authorities on managing concentrations of houses in multiple occupation within residential areas.
Answer: The National Planning Policy Framework requires local planning authorities to plan to meet an area’s identified housing need, including with an appropriate mix of housing types for the local community. Local planning authorities already have planning powe...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Health: Wood-burning StovesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106800More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of domestic wood burning in residential areas on public health.
Answer: The Chief Medical Officer’s 2022 Annual Report highlighted that domestic wood burning is a significant source of harmful fine particulate matter, particularly in residential areas.The UK Health Security Agency’s (UKHSA’s) systematic reviews of the associa...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
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