Caroline Dinenage MP: written questions
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Civil Servants: Workplace PensionsCabinet OfficeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4086More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what powers he has to improve Capita’s administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
Answer: The Cabinet Office awarded Capita the contract to administer the Civil Service Pension Scheme in November 2023 under the previous government. The current delays facing scheme members are entirely unacceptable, and this Government has taken firm action to ...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: Workplace PensionsCabinet OfficeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4085More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether Capita has hit its target to restore service levels for the most urgent Civil Service Pension Scheme cases.
Answer: The Cabinet Office awarded Capita the contract to administer the Civil Service Pension Scheme in November 2023 under the previous government. The current delays facing scheme members are entirely unacceptable, and this Government has taken firm action to ...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordExercise and SportsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4084More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of sport and physical activity on supporting the shift from sickness to prevention.
Answer: Reducing physical inactivity in people of all ages is important in helping people live longer, healthier lives through both the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases.The Chief Medical Officer's advice is clear that every little bit of movement coun...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCustoms: Books and MagazinesTreasuryTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4083More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the EU’s removal of the De Minimis exemption from customs duties for low-value goods on the volume of (a) print magazine (b) book exports to the EU.
Answer: The Government has been following the development of the EU’s customs reforms and the removal of the €150 customs duty relief for imports into the EU (including books and magazines from the UK). The Government is aware of concerns from professional public...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCustomsTreasuryTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4082More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has had conversations with professional publications about the impact of the EU’s removal of the De Minimis exemption from customs duties for low-value goods.
Answer: The Government has been following the development of the EU’s customs reforms and the removal of the €150 customs duty relief for imports into the EU (including books and magazines from the UK). The Government is aware of concerns from professional public...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNavy: PortsmouthMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4081More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list the Royal Naval Establishments with a UIN in the Portsmouth area.
Answer: The following link contains a complete list of establishments under the command of the Royal Navy in the Portsmouth area: His Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth (including HMS King Alfred and HMS Nelson); HMS Excellent (Whale Island) - this includes the Defe...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels and UK Emissions Trading Scheme: FerriesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1144More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to support lifeline ferry services with costs associated with the expansion of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to maritime and increases in fuel costs.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of ferry services. We are supporting the sector to decarbonise, through the UK Shipping Office for the Reduction of Emissions (UK SHORE) R&D Programme. We recently announced funding of £271 million to clean up ...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordFerries: ElectrificationDepartment for TransportTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1143More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions her Department has had with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and Ofgem on improving grid capacity at UK ports to enable ferry electrification.
Answer: Ministers and officials within the department have engaged with their Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) counterparts on ensuring that ports in Great Britain can access the energy they need, including to enable ferry electrification. The ...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordFerries: Carbon EmissionsDepartment for TransportTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1142More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that regional domestic ferry operators affected by a lack of grid capacity and grid connections are supported to meet the goals of the Maritime Decarbonisation Stra
Answer: The Government is aware that grid connectivity is a challenge for the maritime sector. Government is taking action to reform the grid connections process to ensure that ports can access the grid connections that they need, including to enable ferry electr...
Answered 29 May 2026
Original Parliament recordFerries: FinanceDepartment for TransportTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1141More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of increases in fuel costs, including those linked to developments in Iran, alongside the expansion of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to maritime
Answer: The Department for Transport recognises growing concerns around rising fuel and transport costs caused by the conflict in the Middle East. We are committed to maintaining the continuity of domestic and island ferry services and are actively monitoring any...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordYoung Futures HubsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1140More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what guidance is being provided to local authorities implementing Young Futures Hubs to ensure safe and effective responses when disclosures of VAWG-related incidents are made.
Answer: We are committed to ensuring the safety of girls and young women in all youth provision. Early adopter local authorities were provided with guidance on core requirements for Young Futures Hubs. Every hub should offer a consistent, safe, inclusive and welc...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordYoung Futures HubsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1139More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what guidance is being provided to local authorities on implementing Young Futures Hubs to ensure that they are safe spaces for children.
Answer: Early adopter local authorities were provided with guidance on core requirements for Young Futures Hubs. Local areas co-design their hubs with young people to ensure provision meets their needs. While facilities may vary, every hub should offer a consiste...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordYoung Futures HubsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1138More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps are being taken to ensure close cross-departmental working to maximise the effectiveness of Young Futures Hubs.
Answer: The Young Futures Programme is a cross-Government programme overseen by a Ministerial board, which I chair and includes Ministers from DfE, Home Office, MoJ and DHSC. Officials from these departments are also working together closely to gather evidence an...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDementia: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1137More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to Alzheimer's Society's report entitled The economic impact of dementia, published in May 2024, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for this policies of the es
Answer: Department officials have previously considered these estimates, made by the Carnall Farrar consultancy on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Society, alongside other estimates and research into the economic and social impacts of dementia in the United Kingdom.The...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordCancer: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1136More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress has been made on the Cancer Plan commitment to define and count recurrent cancers.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer I gave to the Hon. Member for Manchester Withington on 28 April 2026 to Question 129158.
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDementia: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1135More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help lower the costs of dementia care for patients and their families.
Answer: We are making progress on a National Care Service based on higher quality of care, greater choice and control, and joined-up health and care services, with over £4.6 billion of additional funding available for adult social care in 2028/29 compared to 2025...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAlzheimer's Disease: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1134More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he will issue guidance to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) on taking steps to ensure (a) unpaid care costs and (b) quality-of-life impacts on unpaid carers are r
Answer: The Department has no plans to issue guidance to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to ensure that it takes into account unpaid care costs and quality of life impacts on unpaid carers in appraisals of Alzheimer’s disease treatmen...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDentistry: PortsmouthDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1133More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to establish a dental school in Portsmouth.
Answer: On 3 September 2025, the University of Portsmouth was designated as a dental authority for the purposes of the Dentists Act 1984 by The Dentists Act 1984 (Medical Authorities) Order 2025, enabling it to run dental exams and award dentistry qualifications....
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Special Educational NeedsMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1132More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to support service children with SEND to maintain consistent standards of education.
Answer: Supporting all Armed Forces families is of great importance to me, and I have regular engagement with Department for Education (DfE) ministers, including my hon. Friend, the Minister for Early Years Education (Olivia Bailey) with whom I have discussed SEN...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordWar Pensions: StandardsMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1131More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to reduce waiting times for War Pension Scheme reviews to be completed.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is currently managing a high volume of War Pension Scheme (WPS) cases, which has resulted in longer processing times. We remain fully committed to improving performance and reducing delays in claim processing. To address thes...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary Bases: GosportMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1130More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many bed spaces were available in Fort Blockhouse in the last year of its operation at full capacity.
Answer: 410 Single Living Accommodation bedspaces were available in Fort Blockhouse until the sites closure in December 2021.
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordNavy: PortsmouthMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1129More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much is the Royal Navy spending on private a) private rented accommodation b) hotels for service personnel serving in the Portsmouth Harbour area in each of the last three financial years.
Answer: Royal Navy spending on private rented accommodation and hotels for Service personnel serving in the Portsmouth Harbour area, in each of the last three financial years, is not recorded centrally and could only be provided at disproportionate cost.
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: Private SectorDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128039More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 16 April 2026 to Question 124547 on Medical Treatments: Costs, what plans he has to update the 2009 guidance.
Answer: The Department has no plans to update the guidance at this current time.
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordExercise: Learning DisabilityDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124557More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make a comparative assessment of trends in the level of participation in physical activity for people with intellectual disabilities with the national average.
Answer: The Government believes that opportunities to play sport and get physically active should be available to everyone. We are committed to breaking down the barriers that contribute to the persisting inequalities in participation and want to ensure that ever...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordExercise: Learning DisabilityDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124556More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had discussions with Special Olympics Great Britain on the difference in participation in physical activity between people with intellectual disabilities and the national average.
Answer: The Government believes that opportunities to play sport and get physically active should be available to everyone. We are committed to breaking down the barriers that contribute to the persisting inequalities in participation and want to ensure that ever...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
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