Al Pinkerton MP: written questions
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Health Services: Working HoursDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104304More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that NHS staff are not overstretched and are able to take sufficient rest breaks during their working hours in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Department is committed to ensuring that National Health Service staff in Surrey Heath, and across the country more widely, are able to take sufficient rest breaks during their working hours in compliance with the Working Time Regulations 1998. The NH...
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordParking: SurreyDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104303More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if her Department will consider the potential merits of increasing funding for pavement parking enforcement in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Department for Transport recognises the importance of safe and accessible pavements for all road users. Local authorities are responsible for enforcing pavement parking restrictions under existing civil parking enforcement powers, and statutory guidan...
Answered 16 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordFurther Education: SurreyDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104302More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of trends in the level of progression rates from foundation to other low-level courses in colleges in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The department works closely with the four general further education colleges in Surrey: Brooklands, East Surrey, Nescot and Activate. The colleges collaborate through Surrey FE to support recruitment and progression across Surrey. Each college has worked...
Answered 16 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordCrohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104050More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of diagnosis and ongoing care for people with Crohn’s disease and Colitis in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for ensuring that appropriate treatment and support is available for people diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, in their areas. In Surrey Hea...
Answered 16 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordCrohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104049More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the support available to people living with Crohn’s disease and Colitis in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for ensuring that appropriate treatment and support is available for people diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, in their areas. In Surrey Hea...
Answered 16 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordCrohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104048More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to raise awareness of Crohn’s disease and Colitis in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Department is committed to improving awareness and understanding of Crohn’s disease and colitis across England, including in the Surrey Heath constituency.The NHS.UK website provides comprehensive, clinically assured information on Crohn’s disease and...
Answered 19 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordParking Offences: Surrey HeathDepartment for TransportTabled 7 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104047More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of protections for parking enforcement officers subject to (a) physical and (b) verbal abuse in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: No such assessment has been made by this Department. The Department's statutory guidance for local authorities in England on civil enforcement of parking contraventions recommends local authorities maintain regular liaison with the police to help to ensur...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordVehicle Number Plates: FraudDepartment for TransportTabled 7 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104046More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if her Department will assess the potential merits of long-term reform to (a) vehicle identification systems and (b) enforcement systems in tackling number plate crime.
Answer: The Government recognises the impact of number plate fraud and is committed to addressing this issue. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is working with the National Police Chiefs’ Council and other government departments to improve the identi...
Answered 16 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordVehicle Number Plates: FraudDepartment for TransportTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103627More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment has been made of the economic impact of vehicle number plate fraud on (a) motorists, (b) insurers, and the (c) public purse.
Answer: The Government recognises the impact of number plate fraud and is committed to addressing this issue. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) collaborates with the National Police Chiefs’ Council, the Home Office, and other departments to enhance t...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordVehicle Number Plates: FraudDepartment for TransportTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103626More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions her Department has had with the Home Office on (a) penalties and (b) enforcement for offences involving illegal number plates.
Answer: The Government recognises the impact of number plate fraud and is committed to addressing this issue. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) collaborates with the National Police Chiefs’ Council, the Home Office, and other departments to enhance t...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordVehicle Number PlatesDepartment for TransportTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103625More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of updating standards relating to the (a) design, (b) spacing, and (c) visibility of vehicle number plates.
Answer: The Government recognises the impact of number plate fraud and is committed to addressing this issue. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) collaborates with the National Police Chiefs’ Council, the Home Office, and other departments to enhance t...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordVehicle Number Plates: Information SharingDepartment for TransportTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103624More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to improve data sharing between the (a) DVLA, (b) DVSA and the (c) Home Office on issues relating to vehicle registration marks.
Answer: The Government recognises the impact of number plate fraud and is committed to addressing this issue. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) collaborates with the National Police Chiefs’ Council, the Home Office, and other departments to enhance t...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordVehicle Number Plates: FraudDepartment for TransportTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103623More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of current enforcement capacity in relation to (a) illegal and (b) non-compliant number plates.
Answer: The Government recognises the impact of number plate fraud and is committed to addressing this issue. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) collaborates with the National Police Chiefs’ Council, the Home Office, and other departments to enhance t...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordTransport: SurreyDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103082More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help ensure that the transport system supports economic growth in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: In the Spending Review of 2025 this government announced Local Transport funding of £38.19 million to Surrey County Council for the period from April 2026 to April 2030 for local transport improvements.Surrey County Council has also been allocated £38.2 ...
Answered 7 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Scooters: SurreyDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103081More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help tackle the illegal use of e-scooters on (a) public roads and (b) pavements in (i) Surrey and (ii) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: Enforcement of illegal e-scooter use on public roads and pavements is a matter for the police. A range of motoring offences and penalties already apply, such as criminal prosecution, points on the user’s driving licence, and having the e-scooter seized. S...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: SurreyDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103080More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help reduce rail fares in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: For some stations in Surrey, we have simplified the complicated web of tickets by having one Peak and one Off-Peak price, with some fares changing and others being removed as part of improvements to ticketing via pay-as-you-go with contactless expansion. ...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPower Failures: SurreyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103079More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with energy suppliers on the adequacy of support for consumers with power outages in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: Ahead of winter, the Department received assurance from the National Energy System Operator (NESO), on behalf of all electricity network operators that comprehensive plans remain in place to minimise disruption and to provide support to customers in the e...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSolar Power: SurreyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103078More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the availability of opportunities for installing solar panels on commercial properties in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: No specific assessment of the adequacy of opportunities for installing solar panels on commercial properties in Surrey or Surrey Heath has been made. However, rooftop solar remains a key part of the Government’s clean power mission and is one of the most ...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordReligious Buildings: SecurityHome OfficeTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103077More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to provide security protections for faith communities in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: This Government is committed to protecting the right of individuals to freely practise their religion at their chosen place of worship, and to making our streets and communities safer. The Government and police work closely together to review threats and ...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: SurreyHome OfficeTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103076More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to help improve police efficiency in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The policing system must be equipped to serve the public effectively and to make efficient use of its funding and resources.The Government has established a Police Efficiency and Collaboration Programme which will save £354 million and free up millions of...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRadicalism: South EastHome OfficeTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103075More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to help tackle (a) extremism and (b) radicalisation in the (i) South East and (ii) Surrey.
Answer: Prevent is a part of the UK’s Counter-Terrorism Strategy and intervenes early to stop people from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism. Home Office funds the highest threat areas to go above and beyond to ensure delivery of the Prevent Duty is targ...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordGender Based Violence: SurreyHome OfficeTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103074More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of recent trends in levels of violence against women and girls in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The scale of violence against women and girls in our country is intolerable and this Government is treating it as the national emergency it is. The “Freedom from Violence and Abuse: a cross-government strategy to build a safer society for women and girls”...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordCybercrime: SurreyHome OfficeTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103073More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to help tackle cyber crime in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: Cyber crime causes huge damage to people and businesses across the UK and is a leading priority for the Government. The Home Office works with our partners across Government and law enforcement, including the National Crime Agency, National Cyber Security...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Transport: SurreyDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103072More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what guidance has been issued to transport operators to ensure passenger safety during cold weather alerts in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Department expects bus operators, working with local authorities, to provide passengers with up-to-date information about local services during instances of bad weather to help ensure passenger safety. This includes information about any disruption to...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSnow and Ice: SurreyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103071More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps are being taken to support (a) local resilience and (b) emergency planning arrangements in response to cold weather conditions in (i) Surrey and (ii) Surrey Heath cons
Answer: Surrey's Local Resilience Forum (LRF) is well versed in preparing for, responding to and recovering from emergencies including severe weather events. The LRF has plans in place to enable them to respond effectively to severe weather events including perio...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
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