Al Pinkerton MP: written questions
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Domestic Abuse: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106799More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of access to appropriate health and mental health support for families affected by violent behaviour from children in Surrey Heath constituen
Answer: Whilst no such specific assessment has been made, we recognise that healthcare is often the first, and sometimes only, point of contact for victims of violence and abuse. Integrated care boards should commission services in response to locally identified ...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren: Anti-social BehaviourDepartment for EducationTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106798More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of early intervention support for families where children display harmful or aggressive behaviour at home in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The national rollout of Family Help, Multi-Agency Child Protection and Family Group Decision Making reforms is being delivered through the Families First Partnership (FFP) programme.The programme is backed by £2.4 billion in funding over the next three ye...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: Carers and ParentsHome OfficeTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106797More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what guidance is in place to ensure that reports of violence by children towards parents or carers lead to appropriate safeguarding and support in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: Prevention and early intervention with children and young people are fundamental to the government’s mission to halve violence against women and girls in a decade – including improving the response to child to parent or caregiver abuse.‘The Domestic Abuse...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDiabetes: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106796More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what consideration he has given to improving information for parents and carers on the early symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes in young children.
Answer: The National Health Service publishes information for patients and the public to support the understanding of the four key symptoms of type 1 diabetes. These are known as the four Ts: toilet, or frequent urination; thirsty, or constant thirst; tired, or l...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDiabetes: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106795More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the consistency with which existing clinical guidance on Type 1 Diabetes is applied across primary care settings in Surrey.
Answer: Local health commissioners and providers in Surrey are responsible for assessing how existing clinical guidance is being applied across primary care settings. NHS England is undertaking a review of options for supporting primary care services in the ident...
Answered 6 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDiabetes: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106794More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support earlier diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes in babies, toddlers and children presenting with symptoms in primary care in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: Local health commissioners and providers in Surrey are responsible for assessing how existing clinical guidance is being applied across primary care settings. NHS England is undertaking a review of options for supporting primary care services in the ident...
Answered 6 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPupils: DyspraxiaDepartment for EducationTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106793More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of unmet special educational needs relating to dyspraxia on pupil wellbeing, attainment and school attendance.
Answer: Where a pupil is not attending school due to unmet or additional needs, including dyspraxia, the ‘Working together to improve school attendance’ guidance sets out clear expectations on how schools, local authorities and wider services work together to acc...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPupils: DyspraxiaDepartment for EducationTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106792More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of support available in mainstream state schools for pupils with dyspraxia who do not meet the threshold for an Education, Health and Care Plan in Surrey.
Answer: Every child in our country deserves the best possible educational experience, one that is academically stretching, where every child and young person feels like they belong, and that sets them up for life and work. The department knows from our extensive ...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDyspraxia: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106791More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the level of NHS provision on families seeking private (a) assessments and (b) therapies for children with dyspraxia in Surrey.
Answer: It is the responsibility of integrated care boards (ICBs) to make available appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population.Children with developmental coordination disorder, commonly known as dyspraxia, access support th...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDyspraxia: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106790More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps are being taken to ensure (a) early intervention and (b) continuity of care for children diagnosed with dyspraxia in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: It is the responsibility of integrated care boards (ICBs) to make available appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population.Children with developmental coordination disorder, commonly known as dyspraxia, access support th...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDyspraxia: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106789More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of regional variations in access to occupational therapy services for children with dyspraxia.
Answer: It is the responsibility of integrated care boards (ICBs) to make available appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population.Children with developmental coordination disorder, commonly known as dyspraxia, access support th...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAcademies: LeadershipDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106368More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to help improve the governance of academy trusts in Surrey.
Answer: Robust governance is crucial to achieving a strong school system, helping every child achieve and thrive. The department has produced dedicated governance guidance in addition to requirements in the Academy Trust Handbook. The Effective Governance Resourc...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPupils: Mobile PhonesDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106367More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the use of smart phones on levels of disruption in classrooms.
Answer: Mobile phones have no place in schools.The department’s new, stronger guidance on mobile phones in schools is clear that all schools should be mobile phone-free by default. Pupils should not have access to their devices during lessons, break times, lunch ...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPre-school Education: SafetyDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106366More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to help support (a) nurseries and (b) early years settings to improve their safeguarding practices in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The ‘Early Years Foundation Stage’ (EYFS) statutory framework sets the standards and requirements early years providers must meet to ensure that children are kept healthy and safe.To support the early years sector with the safeguarding changes which were ...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Visual ImpairmentDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106365More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of SEND provision for (a) blind and (b) partially sighted children in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The majority of children with visual impairments are taught in mainstream schools, and all schools have legal duties to make reasonable adjustments for disabled pupils, including the provision of auxiliary aids. The department is committed to improving in...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: SurreyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106268More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent estimate his Department has made of the cost-savings from creating unitary authorities in Surrey.
Answer: It was for local areas to submit proposals for government to consider on how local councils should be reorganised. Surrey’s proposals were considered according to the criteria set out in the government’s invitation letter, which includes evidence to suppo...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: SurreyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106262More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what comparative estimate his Department has made of (a) the proposed population size of the West Surrey Unitary Authority and (b) other unitary authorities in England.
Answer: The proposal from Surrey County Council, Elmbridge Borough Council and Mole Valley District Council set out that, based on the 2021 census population data, East Surrey Council would have a population of 545,798, and West Surrey Council 657,309. The Secret...
Answered 22 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: SurreyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106261More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what comparative estimate his Department has made of the (a) proposed population size of the West Surrey Unitary Authority and (b) largest and (c) smallest unitary authorities in
Answer: The proposal from Surrey County Council, Elmbridge Borough Council and Mole Valley District Council set out that, based on the 2021 census population data, East Surrey Council would have a population of 545,798, and West Surrey Council 657,309. The Secret...
Answered 22 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: SurreyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106259More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what comparative estimate his Department has made of the (a) proposed population size of the West Surrey Unitary Authority and (b) average population size of unitary authorities
Answer: The proposal from Surrey County Council, Elmbridge Borough Council and Mole Valley District Council set out that, based on the 2021 census population data, East Surrey Council would have a population of 545,798, and West Surrey Council 657,309. The Secret...
Answered 22 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordFires: Lithium-ion BatteriesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106223More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of fire and rescue services to respond to incidents involving lithium-ion batteries on strategic road networks.
Answer: The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government is working closely with Fire and Rescue Services (FRSs) and officials from other Government Departments to build an evidence base, share intelligence and develop mitigations to tackle the fire ri...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106222More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on national guidance for dealing with incidents involving lithium-ion batteries on the strategic road network.
Answer: The Department for Transport works closely with the Home Office and the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government on lithium battery safety. The Government has published guidance for roadside recovery operators working with electric vehicles,...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: SurreyDepartment for TransportTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106221More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions her Department has had with local authorities on preparedness for incidents involving new vehicle technologies on strategic road networks in (a) Surrey Heath constituency and (b) Surrey.
Answer: The Department actively engages with all Local Authorities, including Surrey County Council, when discussing preparedness and proposed measures to mitigate against incidents involving new vehicle technologies. National Highways regularly reviews and updat...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106220More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure the adequacy of national standards and guidance for managing incidents on strategic road networks.
Answer: National Highways works closely with emergency service partners and other specialist responders to ensure England’s motorways and larger A-roads are as safe and reliable as they can be.National Highways developed the Strategic Road Responders Agreement wh...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSecurity Action for EuropeMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106008More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what modelling his Department conducted on the potential economic benefits of accessing the European Union's SAFE programme.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence, working with officials across His Majesty's Government, thoroughly assessed the possible economic benefit from participation in the SAFE initiative across a range of market outcomes. This Government has been clear that we will onl...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRugby: Surrey HeathDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106004More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to help support grassroots rugby in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that everyone should have access to and benefit from quality sport and physical activity opportunities, including rugby.The Government provides the majority of funding for grassroots sport through our Arm’s Length B...
Answered 20 Jan 2026
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