Carla Denyer MP: written questions
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Written questions
Asylum: SuicideDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2364More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Answer of 4 December 2024 to Question 16565 on Suicide: Asylum and Refugees, whether the near to real time suspected suicide surveillance system was expanded to include intell
Answer: The Department and the police are working together to expand the data used in the near to Real Time Suspected Suicide Surveillance system in a way that has a wider purpose but includes the potential to improve intelligence on refugees and asylum seekers. ...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordCare Leavers: DeathDepartment for EducationTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2363More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the national review of care-leaver deaths announced on 16 April 2026, whether the review will examine deaths of unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people who have left care.
Answer: The government is committed to reviewing and addressing the number of early deaths amongst care experienced young people. We recognise that unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and care leavers can be some of the most vulnerable people in our society bec...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: SuicideHome OfficeTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2362More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Education and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on (a) trends in the level of suicide among young asy
Answer: The Home Secretary engages regularly with ministerial colleagues across government on a range of issues relating to asylum, including safeguarding and the welfare of vulnerable individuals.The Home Office works closely with the Department for Education, t...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Death and SuicideDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2361More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help reduce (a) suicide and (b) deaths amongst young asylum seekers.
Answer: The Government is determined to address the unacceptably high number of early deaths among care experienced young people, including unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and care leavers, who can be among the most vulnerable in society due to their experi...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordLife ExpectancyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2360More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce the gap in healthy life expectancy between Bristol Central and the rest of the UK.
Answer: Healthy life expectancy at birth in the City of Bristol is currently 60.1 years for both males and females. This compares to the England average of 60.9 years for males and 61.3 years for females, and the United Kingdom average of 60.7 years for males and...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordOffshore Industry: FinesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2359More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of increasing the existing cap on fines for offshore oil and gas companies for breaches of environmental regulations.
Answer: The Government expects offshore oil and gas operators to meet the highest environmental standards and supports appropriate enforcement action where non-compliance occurs. A range of enforcement powers is already available in respect of breaches of offshor...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented Housing: HeatingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2357More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent assessment he has made of the risk of overheating in social housing.
Answer: All social homes should meet at least a minimum standard of thermal comfort.My Department made an assessment of subjective overheating through the English Housing Survey, which found that in 2024 10.6% of social housing households reported at least one pa...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2356More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to Written Statement of 24 March 2026 on Future Homes and Building Standards, HCWS1445, whether the technical review of Approved Document O of the Building Regulat
Answer: Part O was introduced in 2021 to reduce the risk of overheating in new residential buildings. In the response to the Future Homes and Buildings Standards consultation, the Government committed to a full technical review of Part O to ensure it is effective...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordLandfillDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2355More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to commitment 48 in the Environmental Improvement Plan published on 1 December 2025, if she will outline the timescale and process for determining measures to drive the
Answer: Reducing the amount of biodegradable waste being sent to landfill has a key part to play in tackling climate change. In February 2025, Defra published a summary of responses to the call for evidence on the near elimination of biodegradable municipal waste...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordManufacturing Industries: ElectrificationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2354More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to support the adoption of electrification across foundation industries.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting electrification across industry by addressing key barriers and enabling investment. This is a crucial aspect of delivering clean power by 2030, decarbonising UK industry and securing its long- term competitiveness...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordBritish Steel: ScunthorpeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2353More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment he has made of the potential emissions reductions achievable by transitioning the Scunthorpe steelworks to electric arc furnace production.
Answer: No recent assessment has been made of the potential emissions reductions achievable from transitioning the Scunthorpe steelworks to electric arc furnace production. However, British Steel stated in December 2023 that moving to electric arc furnaces could ...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Wealth Fund: FinanceTreasuryTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1745More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when the National Wealth Fund's updated Financial Framework will be published.
Answer: HM Treasury, the National Wealth Fund (NWF) and UKGI have developed a Framework Document, which will set out the NWF’s governance, accountability and operating arrangements. This document will be published in due course.NWF’s Financial Framework is an int...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Wealth FundTreasuryTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1744More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when will a Bill be brought forward to update the remit of the National Wealth Fund.
Answer: The National Wealth Fund already has the remit it needs to invest in a wide range of projects, businesses, and assets to drive growth across the UK.HMG has provided NWF with a total capitalisation of £27.8bn and has invested £5.8bn since its launch in 202...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration Controls: FranceHome OfficeTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1743More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will publish the a) terms, b) monitoring arrangements and c) i) children’s and ii) human rights impact assessments for the April 2026 UK-France border security agreement.
Answer: The UK and France agreed a new border security partnership in April 2026 that will strengthen joint efforts to tackle illegal migration and prevent dangerous Channel crossings. This work is explicitly focused on saving lives by bearing down on the crimina...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordCharities: Disclosure of InformationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1742More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of extending protections for whistleblowers to charity trustees.
Answer: The whistleblowing protections provided by the Employment Rights Act 1996 apply to a broader range of individuals than other rights under the Act. For example, they also apply to trainees and certain self-employed NHS practitioners.However, the protection...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHome Office: Freedom of InformationHome OfficeTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127585More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to Freedom of Information Request 2025/07437 and her department’s response to it on 29th July 2025, if she will provide details of the a) cybersecurity and b) misuse concerns referred t
Answer: Information is released into the public domain where it is appropriate to do so. The Home Office would not provide an insight into the design of our technology systems in order to maintain security and protect the border
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordOverseas Students: Fees and ChargesDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127577More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will exclude incoming exchange students whose tuition is fully funded via (a) scholarships and (b) fee waivers from the International Student Levy.
Answer: The International Student Levy will require higher education providers to pay a flat fee of £925 per international student per year. Further details of the levy, including students in scope, will be published in due course. The income raised by the levy w...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordOverseas Students: Fees and ChargesDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127576More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if her Department will publish regular impact assessments for the International Student Levy.
Answer: Impact analysis on the International Students Levy was published in November 2025. Any further analysis will be published in the usual way.
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Artificial IntelligenceHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125725More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the guidance entitled AI Playbook for UK Government, published on 10 February 2025, whether this guidance was used in the context of AI tools for asylum casework.
Answer: We follow and abide by Government and Home Office guidance for all AI development, however the development and delivery of the Asylum project pilots predated the AI Playbook.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Artificial IntelligenceHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125721More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the accuracy of (a) benchmarking, (b) validation methods and (c) error rates of AI tools used in asylum casework.
Answer: There are two AI tools in use in asylum casework currently; Asylum Case Summarisation (ACS) and Asylum Policy Search (APS).Bench Marking & Validation - Both evaluations used a mixed-methods approach to collect primary data during and after the pilots....
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRelationships and Sex Education: Further EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125719More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the Government's document entitled Freedom from violence and abuse: a cross-government strategy, published on 18 December 2025, if she will set out a timeline for introducing mandatory relatio
Answer: The department is exploring the most viable and effective route to deliver this policy, working with the sector to ensure any approach is practical, deliverable and fit for purpose. This work is ongoing and we are not yet able to provide a timeframe for i...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBus Services: Gender Based ViolenceDepartment for TransportTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123911More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how will the Freedom from Violence and Abuse strategy action plan's commitment to launch mandatory training for staff in the bus industry on how to recognise and respond to VAWG incidents be informed by the exp
Answer: The government wants everyone to feel and be safe when travelling. The Department is working across government and with partners, including the British Transport Police, the transport industry and local authorities to help tackle violence against women in...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordImports: AsbestosDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123910More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he has taken to assess the risk of asbestos contamination in imported products from (a) China and (b) elsewhere.
Answer: The UK product safety regime places responsibilities on manufacturers and importers to assess any risks their products may pose and ensure consumer products, including imports, are safe before being placed on the market. No level of asbestos is permitted ...
Answered 17 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity Energy: Feed-in TariffsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123909More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the indexation of feed in tariffs to align with CPI rather than RPI from financial year 2026-27 on community energy schemes.
Answer: Changing indexation of the Feed‑in Tariffs scheme from RPI to CPI is estimated to reduce average revenue for a generator remaining on the scheme until 2036/37 by around 4.2%, compared with a scenario where indexation is unchanged. Generators that exit the...
Answered 17 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: HomelessnessHome OfficeTabled 9 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118998More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of her 5th March policy announcements on the asylum system on levels of homelessness in the UK.
Answer: Replacing the statutory duty to support with a power, and making it a condition of support not to work illegally were included in the 5th March policy announcements. The aim of these measures is to reduce misuse of support, not to make people homeless or ...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
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