Anna Dixon MP: written questions
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Written questions
Motor Vehicles: LightingDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28195More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the department’s previous response to Question 113361 tabled on 12 February 2026, what progress has been made on assessing the risks posed by headlight glare, and what timeline her Department
Answer: The Department has completed a programme of engagement with relevant stakeholders to help inform the second phase of the vehicle lighting glare research. This phase will build on the findings of the initial research by examining vehicle design factors and...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordProcurement: SafetyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28194More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department intends to develop Safety Schemes in Procurement and the Common Assessment Standard to reduce duplication in safety accreditation requirements for contract
Answer: As part of our wider work on building professions, trades and occupations, we will consider the role that schemes such as Safety Schemes in Procurement and the Common Assessment Standard can play in supporting competence and reducing unnecessary duplicati...
Answered 24 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCarer's Allowance: OverpaymentsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24812More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many Carer's Allowance cases have (a) been reviewed and (b) had debts reduced, cancelled and refunded since the launch of the reassessment exercise.
Answer: The Department will publish detailed statistics on the Carer's Allowance earnings-related overpayment reassessment exercise in the autumn, including how many cases have been reviewed and had overpayments reduced, cancelled and refunded. It will also provi...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCarer's Allowance: OverpaymentsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24811More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many waivers for Carer's Allowance overpayments were applied for and accepted in 2025/26.
Answer: In very exceptional circumstances, there is discretion for DWP to waive recovery of an overpayment, as a derogation granted by the Treasury from the absolute requirement to recover all overpayments of public money. This is considered only where there is r...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBrain Cancer: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10911More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the answer of 10 November 2025 to Question 78821, whether additional resources have been allocated to research on (a) Giloma, (b) Glioblastoma, (c) Astrocytoma, (d) DIPG and (e) D
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner on 10 November 2025 to Question 78821. As investment for cancer research is calculated retrospectively, with a time lag due to annual reporting cycles, 2024/25 i...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFireworks: RegulationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10910More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department plans to consult on the regulation of fireworks.
Answer: The Government recognises that people hold a range of views on fireworks, including their impact on people, animals and local communities, as well as their importance to businesses and public events. The regulatory framework is kept under review, and I wi...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTelecommunications: InfrastructureDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10909More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what progress she has made on revising the Cabinet Siting and Pole Siting Code of Practice.
Answer: In August 2024, the then Minister of State for Data Protection and Telecoms asked industry to consider revising the Cabinet Siting and Pole Siting Code of Practice to better reflect community concerns and convened a roundtable discussion with network oper...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordParents: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for EducationTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5813More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to improve working conditions for parents working in primary and secondary education settings.
Answer: The department is taking a range of steps to improve working conditions for parents working in schools.The Employment Rights Act 2025 provides for the establishment of the School Support Staff Negotiating Body (SSSNB). This will be a new statutory body wi...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordX CorpDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5812More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of whether X continues to qualify for protection as a platform rather than a publisher under UK law.
Answer: The Online Safety Act imposes a range of duties on user-to-user service providers, including X, requiring them to proactively identify, mitigate and manage risks to users, and to be accountable for the safety of their platforms. Service providers must pro...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEnglish Language: GCSE and IGCSEDepartment for EducationTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5810More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the parity of GCSE English Language and IGCSE English Language on the coursework route qualifications.
Answer: GCSE English Language and IGCSE English Language are distinct qualifications, which are assessed and regulated in different ways.GCSE English Language qualifications in England are regulated by Ofqual, with subject content set by the Department. These GCS...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEyesight: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2981More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what consideration his Department has given to reviewing NHS optical voucher values for children with complex visual needs, particularly those with conditions such as Albanism.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of ensuring that children, including those with complex visual needs such as albinism, can access appropriate optical care and appliances.National Health Service optical vouchers are designed to support eligible gr...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren: MaintenanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128611More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to Answer of 2 June 2025 on Question 56485 on the limited capability for work and work-related activity element of Universal Credit, what progress has been made in reviewing the Child Maintenan
Answer: The Government is conducting a review of the child maintenance calculation to make sure it is fit for purpose. This includes updating the underlying research and ensuring it is fair for both parents and encourages willing and able compliance.The outcome o...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: DisabilityDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128610More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to her Department's consultation document entitled Assistive software funded through Disabled Students’ Allowance, published on 26 March 2026, what steps she is taking to ensure that any restrict
Answer: The department’s consultation on assistive software funded through Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) seeks to gather evidence on how best to modernise the support provided to take into account the huge advances in technology over recent years. As part of...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: Council Tax Reduction SchemesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125790More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to ensure that migration from legacy benefits to Universal Credit does not affect a benefit claimant's eligibility for Council Tax Reduction, including the level of reduction the
Answer: DWP does not have any control over council tax schemes, and overarching responsibility for Local Council Tax Reduction lies with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). As a result, Council Tax Reduction entitlement may differ f...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDay Care Services: RegulationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117216More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of implementing a proportionate regulatory framework for day care services for older and disabled adults, including dementia day care
Answer: The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator for health and social care in England. The CQC monitors, inspects, and regulates adult social care services to make sure they meet fundamental standards of quality and safety. Where concerns o...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117215More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of including maintenance loans as part of a student loan on students from lower income backgrounds.
Answer: We have future-proofed our maintenance offer by confirming that we will increase maintenance loans in line with forecast inflation every academic year. This will provide students with long-term financial certainty on the support they will receive while st...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordWater Charges: Social TariffsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112739More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing a national standardised water social tariff with clear eligibility and consistent discount levels.
Answer: The Government is working with industry to keep support schemes under review to ensure that vulnerable customers are supported. We are working with water companies to ensure vulnerable customers across the country receive support. This includes improving ...
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHospices: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111359More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of funding the full cost of specialist palliative care delivered by hospices.
Answer: Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for commissioning core and specialist palliative care services to meet the reasonable needs of their population, which can include hospice services available within the ICB catchment. To support ICBs in this d...
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: StaffDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111358More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure General Practice nursing and administrative staff are offered a pay increase as a result of the funding increase for GP contracts for 2025/26.
Answer: The Government looks to the independent pay review bodies for a pay recommendation for National Health Service staff, including both contractor and salaried general practitioners (GPs). They consider a range of evidence from organisations including the Go...
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordElectronic Travel Authorisations: ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111357More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department plans to provide exemptions from Electronic Travel Authorisation for children living abroad who hold dual citizenship having inherited their British Citizenship from a Parent bu
Answer: British citizens with dual nationality (including those who acquired British citizenship from birth), are already exempt from the requirement to obtain an electronic travel authorisation when travelling to the UK.
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Media: Young PeopleDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 907720More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of social media on young people’s wellbeing.
Answer: I know parents are worried about how social media impacts children's wellbeing.Two weeks ago, we published a study led by Professor Amy Orben which reviewed recent causal research on this issue and found it to be inconclusive. There is more to be done, wh...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordNeurodiversity: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107589More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what funding he plans to make available to Integrated Care Boards to meet demand for ADHD and Autism assessments.
Answer: NHS England is responsible for determining allocations of financial resources to integrated care boards (ICBs). Funding for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism assessments are included within NHS England’s financial allocations to I...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Grid: Electric CablesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105418More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of utilising disused water and gas pipes in the laying of new electrical cables as part of National Grid upgrades.
Answer: Network operators are responsible for assessing and selecting the appropriate construction methods for new infrastructure. The government has not undertaken an assessment of utilising disused pipes for the installation of new electricity cables but notes ...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: Fees and ChargesDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105417More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to extend the period by which UK nationals and family members living in (a) the EEA and (b) Switzerland at the end of the transition period will be eligible for home fee status, tuition fee an
Answer: UK nationals and their children living in the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland who wish to study in the UK will be eligible for automatic home fee status and student support for courses starting up to seven years from the end of the transition ...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordCarer's Allowance: OverpaymentsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 17 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101163More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department plans to publish data on the number of carers that have been convicted of fraud since 2015 due to Carer’s Allowance overpayments.
Answer: I refer the Hon. member to the answer given on 22 December to PQ 99553.
Answered 12 Jan 2026
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