Alex Brewer MP: written questions
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Written questions
Gynaecology: Waiting ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12449More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what proportion of women with long-term gynaecological conditions are able to see a healthcare professional regularly to receive both physical and mental health support for their condition.
Answer: This information is not held centrally. We are committed to cutting waiting lists and improving waiting times across the board, ensuring patients get the care they need sooner.The Renewed Women’s Health Strategy for England, published in April 2026, repre...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPain: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12448More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of treatment for chronic pain for women compared with men.
Answer: The Renewed Women’s Health Strategy explicitly recognises that women’s pain is too often dismissed, normalised, or ignored, and treats this as a systemic failure, not isolated poor practice. It puts women’s lived experience, including pain and whether the...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBreast Cancer and Cervical Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12447More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of screening provisions for (a) breast cancer and (b) cervical cancer.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving cancer screening services in line with the National Cancer Plan and as part of the 10-Year Health Plan’s shift from sickness to prevention.The performance of all national screening programmes is under regular revie...
Answered 18 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordMaternity ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12446More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he will provide funding to implement all outstanding actions outlined in the Ockenden report.
Answer: NHS England continues to provide additional and recurrent funding to support National Health Service trusts to implement the Immediate and Essential actions set out in Donna Ockenden’s review into maternity services at the Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: TransportDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12445More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential benefits of excepting SEND transport operators from National Insurance contribution increases to relieve pressures on local authority budgets.
Answer: Home-to-school travel is an integral part of the school system. It provides a valuable service on which many families rely. The department is grateful to the many transport operators for the crucial role they play in ensuring that children receive the edu...
Answered 5 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: TeachersDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12443More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to improve the retention of SEND specialist teachers in mainstream schools.
Answer: High-quality training is essential to supporting teacher retention, and this starts with Initial Teacher Training (ITT). In addition to the increased special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) content introduced through the Initial Teacher Training...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: BoysDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12442More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the factors contributing to the higher proportion of boys than girls receiving Education, Health and Care Plans.
Answer: Through our proposed reforms of the special educational needs (SEN) system we will ensure children and young people get the support they need earlier, regardless of their background.Independent research has suggested that amongst factors likely to explain...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Private EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12441More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential benefits of introducing a profit cap on private SEND providers.
Answer: Independent special schools can provide essential provision for children and young people with highly complex needs, and the department recognises the expertise and value that many offer. Any provision for children and young people must be delivered at a ...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12440More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential benefits of treating SEND provision as essential national infrastructure.
Answer: While special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision is not formally classified as national infrastructure, high-quality support for children with additional needs is a national priority. Our proposals for reforming the system, published in t...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: North East HampshireDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12439More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what systems are in place to collect and analyse data on the performance of children with SEND in mainstream schools in North East Hampshire following receipt of funding from the Inclusive Mainstream Schools Fu
Answer: The government is providing over £500 million per financial year over the next three years through the Inclusive Mainstream Fund (IMF) to equip schools, nurseries and colleges with more upfront funding to help them become inclusive by design. It should be...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: North East HampshireDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12438More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what timelines and safeguards are in place for the implementations of the inclusive mainstream fund in schools across North East Hampshire.
Answer: Over £500 million per financial year over the next three years through the Inclusive Mainstream Fund (IMF) equips schools, nurseries and colleges, including those in North East Hampshire, with more upfront funding to become inclusive by design. We have pl...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: StandardsDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12437More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the performance of SEND schools owned by private equity firms in comparison with schools ran by local authorities.
Answer: Independent special schools can provide essential provision for children and young people with highly complex needs, and the department recognises the expertise and value that many offer. Any provision for children and young people must be delivered at a ...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHoliday Accommodation: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11994More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the average processing time is for applications to be entered onto the Non-Domestic Rating List for self-catering holiday accommodation; and what the longest outstanding application is.
Answer: HMRC Valuation Office do not currently publish statistical data showing the processing times for adding a new self-catering holiday let to the Non-Domestic Rating Lists.
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: Voluntary WorkMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11836More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the strategy for recruiting fire station volunteers.
Answer: The government highly values the contribution of fire station volunteers, whose roles contribute to protecting their local communities. Decisions on resourcing, including strategies for recruiting fire station volunteers, are a matter for individual Fire ...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPre-school Education: Special Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11835More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of support offered to early years professionals to improve early identification of SEND.
Answer: Effective early identification and intervention is critical to improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). In an inclusive system, early years settings should be confident in accurately identify...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: North East HampshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11834More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the level of mental health support available to families and carers of children with SEND in North East Hampshire.
Answer: We recognise that families and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can face significant pressures, including on their mental health and wellbeing, and are not always able to access the support they need. Decisions abo...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: North East HampshireDepartment for EducationTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11526More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the availability of suitable school placements for children with SEND in North East Hampshire who are currently out of school due to complex needs.
Answer: Local authorities are responsible for ensuring there are sufficient school places for pupils in their area, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).To support local areas in meeting this duty, we are investing at least £3.7 ...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: North East HampshireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11525More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure there is sufficient water supply capacity to meet housing growth targets in North East Hampshire.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given by the Minister for Water to Question UIN 6660 on 10 June 2026.
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordWater Abstraction: HampshireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11524More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to ensure water supplies for (a) residents and (b) local businesses in North East Hampshire constituency following the end of abstraction from Greyw
Answer: A water supply deficit exists in part of South East Water’s Water Resource Zone 4, which includes a large portion of the North East Hampshire Constituency. This means there is a higher risk of supply interruptions for customers in drought conditions. Use ...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordWater Abstraction: HampshireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11523More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential long term impact of water abstraction on Greywell fen.
Answer: Surveys over 15 years show an ongoing decline of conditions. Continued abstraction risks further degradation and decline of the fen’s condition and its function, processes and integrity.
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPlanning: North East HampshireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11522More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his department has made of the potential impact of insufficient water supply capacity on planning in North East Hampshire.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given by the Minister for Water to Question UIN 6660 on 10 June 2026.
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Licences: HealthDepartment for TransportTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11521More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the process for reapplying for a driving licence following its revocation due to a medical condition.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has seen sustained growth in the volume and complexity of driving licence applications where a medical condition must be investigated before a licence can be issued. The length of time taken to process these ...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: North East HampshireDepartment for TransportTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11317More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to improve early morning connections from North East Hampshire constituency to (a) Gatwick Airport and (b) East Croydon.
Answer: The Department keeps rail services under regular review with operators, including connectivity to key destinations such as Gatwick Airport and East Croydon. Service patterns are determined through the industry timetable planning process, which balances pa...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHeart Diseases: Transplant SurgeryDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11316More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of adopting elements of the heart-transplant programme established in Poland in the 1980s by Professor Religa.
Answer: The Department is aware of the historical contribution made by Professor Zbigniew Religa to the development of heart transplantation in Poland during the 1980s. As part of NHS England's Heart and Lung Transplantation Transformation Programme, national and...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDebt CollectionDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11315More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department plans to undertake a review of private debt-recovery practices for unpaid fuel transactions; what assessment his Department has made of the (a) fairness and (b) impact on consume
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has no plans to make a specific assessment of the merits of private debt recovery practices for fuel transactions. However, the Government expects all firms to treat individuals in debt fairly and to act in a re...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
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