Al Pinkerton MP: written questions
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Written questions
British Nationals Abroad: Carbon MonoxideForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 902823More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of integrating carbon monoxide risks into country-based travel advisories.
Answer: We are now adding information to our dedicated page for independent travellers to highlight the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning globally. We will continue to include information about carbon monoxide in specific country travel advice where there is evi...
Answered 25 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordSodium Valproate and Surgical Mesh Implants: SurreyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31717More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of support available for people impacted by (a) pelvic mesh and (b) sodium valproate in Surrey.
Answer: Our sympathies remain with those affected by sodium valproate and pelvic mesh.There are nine specialist mesh centres across England, to ensure that women in every region with complications of mesh inserted for urinary incontinence and vaginal prolapse get...
Answered 28 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: Surrey HeathDepartment for EducationTabled 12 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31356More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of school measures to tackle (a) threatening behaviour and (b) bullying via smartphones in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: All schools are required, by law, to have a behaviour policy which outlines measures to encourage good behaviour and prevent all forms of bullying amongst pupils. This should be communicated to all pupils, school staff and parents.In addition, the govern...
Answered 25 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordNewspapers: RegulationDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 12 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31340More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Independent Press Standards Organisation for (a) supporting and (b) regulating news publications.
Answer: The Government is committed to protecting press freedom, which is essential to a strong and functioning democracy. In the UK, there exists an independent, self-regulatory system for the press, which is crucial to maintain press freedom. The Government the...
Answered 28 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordNewspapers: RegulationDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 12 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31323More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of The Independent Monitor of the Press for (a) supporting and (b) regulating news publications.
Answer: The Government is committed to protecting press freedom, which is essential to a strong and functioning democracy. In the UK, there exists an independent, self-regulatory system for the press, which is crucial to maintain press freedom. The Government the...
Answered 28 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordBrain: TumoursDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31313More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how the (a) 10-Year Health Plan and (b) Cancer Plan will ensure that the specific needs of people living with low grade brain tumours are properly recognised and supported.
Answer: The Department recognises that brain cancer patients are often waiting too long for diagnosis. We are determined to change that, which is why we are developing a National Cancer Plan which will seek to improve every aspect of cancer care and the experienc...
Answered 28 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordBrain: TumoursDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31312More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what funding his Department is making into new treatment research and innovation for low grade brain treatments.
Answer: The Department recognises that brain cancer patients are often waiting too long for diagnosis. We are determined to change that, which is why we are developing a National Cancer Plan which will seek to improve every aspect of cancer care and the experienc...
Answered 28 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordBrain: TumoursDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31311More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has provided funding for the development of (a) more precise and (b) faster diagnostic methods for low grade brain tumours.
Answer: The Department recognises that brain cancer patients are often waiting too long for diagnosis. We are determined to change that, which is why we are developing a National Cancer Plan which will seek to improve every aspect of cancer care and the experienc...
Answered 28 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31303More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment has she made of the potential impact of the construction of housing developments on infrastructure in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 26106 on 5 February 2025.
Answered 25 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordUnitary Councils: DebtsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31302More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment has she made of the debt-sharing arrangements for the proposed unitary authorities in Surrey.
Answer: On 5 February I wrote to leaders of all councils in Surrey to formally invite proposals for reorganisation. It is for the councils to develop robust and sustainable proposals that are in the best interests of the whole area. I have asked councils in Surre...
Answered 25 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordUnitary CouncilsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31301More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that people affected by the proposed changes in the English Devolution White Paper, published on 16 December 2024, are consulted on
Answer: We expect local leaders to engage their Members of Parliament, and to ensure there is wide engagement with local partners and stakeholders, residents, workforce and their representatives, and businesses in working up their proposals. The engagement that i...
Answered 24 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordCrime Prevention: SurreyHome OfficeTabled 12 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31300More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of dispersal orders to reduce (a) theft and (b) anti-social behaviour in market towns in Surrey.
Answer: Engagement with policing partners suggests that police consider dispersal orders straightforward to use and effective in the short-term.Through the Crime and Policing Bill, we will be legislating to extend dispersal orders from 48 to 72 hours, making them...
Answered 28 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordMotorways: SurreyDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31299More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to support Surrey residents affected by the delayed roadworks at Junction 10 on the M25 motorway.
Answer: The Department understands the concerns residents may have due to the delays of the M25 Junction 10. National Highways is focused on completing these works as soon as possible and will do everything possible to keep disruption to a minimum. The A245 is a ...
Answered 25 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordBuildings: InsulationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31286More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate she has made of the total cost of recommissioning incorrect External Wall Review (EWS1) forms for residential buildings included in the Building Remediation Fund.
Answer: 10 mortgage lenders have signed a statement confirming they will lend on buildings before they have been remediated. We expect these lenders to honour this statement and not require an EWS1. The statement can be found here.Where a lender is not accepting ...
Answered 27 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordFlats: Fire PreventionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31282More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate she has made of the number of EWS1 forms issued by Tri Fire Ltd since the introduction of the assessment process.
Answer: 10 mortgage lenders have signed a statement confirming they will lend on buildings before they have been remediated. We expect these lenders to honour this statement and not require an EWS1. The statement can be found here.Where a lender is not accepting ...
Answered 27 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordFlats: Fire PreventionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31281More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 11 February 2025 to Question 28103 on Flats: Fire Prevention, what examples of alternative evidence should mortgage lenders consider when an EWS1 form h
Answer: 10 mortgage lenders have signed a statement confirming they will lend on buildings before they have been remediated. We expect these lenders to honour this statement and not require an EWS1. The statement can be found here.Where a lender is not accepting ...
Answered 27 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordAir Pollution: Surrey HeathDepartment for TransportTabled 30 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27823More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the expansion of Heathrow Airport on levels of air pollution in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Government has invited proposals for a third runway at Heathrow to be brought forward by the summer. Once proposals have been received, the government will review the Airports National Policy Statement, which provides the basis for decision making on ...
Answered 5 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordMidwives: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27812More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that hospitals can (a) recruit and (b) retain midwives in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Government is committed to tackling the retention and recruitment challenges that face the National Health Service. Bringing in the staff we need will take time, but this is an absolute priority for the Government. NHS England is leading a range of in...
Answered 6 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitals: ParkingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27811More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of reducing the level of car parking charges for staff in NHS hospitals in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: No assessment has been made of the potential merits of reducing the level of car-parking charges for staff in National Health Service hospitals in the Surrey Heath constituency.NHS trusts are expected to follow the principles set out in the NHS Car Parkin...
Answered 3 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitals: ConcreteDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27808More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support hospitals affected by RAAC in the South East.
Answer: We are committed to removing reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) from the National Health Service estate as a priority.The NHS has been surveying hospital sites to identify the presence of RAAC since 2019. Once the presence of RAAC is confirmed ...
Answered 6 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27788More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he has taken to help (a) older and (b) digitally illiterate demographics in using online NHS booking services for GP appointments in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: It is for local National Health Service organisations to adopt digital health technologies and services which best meet the needs of their local populations. However, digital health tools should be part of a wider offering that includes face-to-face suppo...
Answered 5 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordInstitution of Fire EngineersMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27081More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Institution of Fire Engineers as a regulatory body for fire engineers.
Answer: Currently, the fire engineering profession is undefined and not regulated in law. The Grenfell Tower Inquiry report makes a number of recommendations in respect of fire engineering sector including the recommendation that the profession be recognised and ...
Answered 5 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordFlats: Fire PreventionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27080More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department has taken to ensure that residents are protected from incorrectly completed EWS1 forms when trying to (a) sell, (b) remortgage and (c) purchase properti
Answer: EWS1s are not a legal or regulatory requirement, and the Department does not intend to regulate their issuance. The use of EWS1s is a commercial decision by lenders and subject to their individual lending criteria.The absence of a correctly completed EWS1...
Answered 5 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordFlats: Fire PreventionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27011More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of introducing a central governance board to regulate the issuance of EWS1 forms for residential buildings.
Answer: EWS1s are not a legal or regulatory requirement, and the Department does not intend to regulate their issuance. The use of EWS1s is a commercial decision by lenders and subject to their individual lending criteria.The absence of a correctly completed EWS1...
Answered 5 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordSolar Power: SurreyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25551More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of installing solar panels on the roofs of (a) car parks, (b) warehouses (c) and council-owned buildings in Surrey.
Answer: The Government will assess the potential to drive the construction of solar canopies on outdoor carparks over a certain size through a call for evidence this year. New standards will be introduced this year which will amend the energy efficiency standards...
Answered 29 Jan 2025
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