Chris Ward MP: written questions
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Written questions
Postal Services: StandardsDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 10 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 29082More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what steps he is taking to improve Royal Mail delivery performance, including in Saltdean and Rottingdean.
Answer: The government has been clear that Royal Mail’s quality of service has not been good enough. The government has discussed Royal Mail’s performance with the company and Ofcom, as the independent regulator, and they know there is more to do to improve stabi...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordA259: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 29028More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress she has made on plans to improve and upgrade the A259 coast road.
Answer: The proposed A259 South Coast Road Corridor scheme, promoted by East Sussex County Council (ESCC), is part of the Department’s Major Road Network/Large Local Majors (MRN/LLM) Programme and is currently at Strategic Outline Case (SOC) stage.The Department ...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity Health Services: East SussexDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 29026More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what consideration she has given to establishing a new NHS community health hub in Peacehaven.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 14 July to Question 17076.
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPark HomesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29015More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to improve protections for renters and owners of park homes.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordPark Homes: SalesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29013More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department has assessed the potential merits of amending the rules on the sales commission charges on park homes.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordUniversitiesDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 901346More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to support universities.
Answer: The Government recognises the vital role that universities play in delivering opportunity, supporting skills, driving innovation and contributing to economic growth across the country.While higher education providers are responsible for managing their own...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordTransgender People: DiscriminationWomen and EqualitiesTabled 7 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 27783More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking to help tackle discrimination against trans people.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: Government AssistanceTreasuryTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27128More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what fiscal steps his Department is taking to support pubs and the hospitality sector.
Answer: The Government recognises the value pubs and hospitality venues bring and the challenges they face. As such, the Government has announced a 20% cut to business rates bills for pubs from April 2027. This is in addition to the 15% relief off 2025/2026 bills...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordVeterans: LGBT+ PeopleMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26800More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent estimate he has made of the number of people supported through the LGBT+ Financial Recognition Scheme; and what further steps he plans to take to ensure all eligible LGBT+ veterans are able to access
Answer: As of 1 September 2026, the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme had received 1,716 applications and paid out more than £58 million. With fewer than 100 days remaining before the Scheme closes, Defence has intensified its awareness campaign to reach as many ...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren: Social MediaDepartment for EducationTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26799More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of regulations protecting child influencers and child content producers from exploitation and harm; and what assessment she has made of the potential meri
Answer: During the passage of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act, the government committed to review The Children (Performance and Activities) (England) Regulations 2014 and will do so in the future. These regulations currently cover public performances and...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26798More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department plans to take to restore Official Development Assistance allocations in this Parliament; and if he will set out a path to do so.
Answer: The Government is committed to returning to spending 0.7 per cent of Gross National Income (GNI) on Official Development Assistance (ODA) as soon as fiscal circumstances allow.
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordImran KhanForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26797More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with the Pakistani authorities concerning the detention and wellbeing of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Answer: While Pakistan's judicial processes are a domestic matter, we are clear that the Pakistani authorities need to respect fundamental freedoms, including the right to a fair trial, due process, humane detention and access to appropriate medical treatment. Th...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEnding Homelessness in Communities FundMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24767More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many and what percentage of applicants were accepted for the current funding round for the Ending Homeless in Communities Fund.
Answer: The Government is providing £47 million through the Ending Homelessness in Communities Fund, the largest multi-year commitment to the voluntary, community and faith sector on homelessness. The fund is helping organisations strengthen community-based suppo...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEnding Homelessness in Communities FundMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24766More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of increasing funding for the Ending Homeless in Communities Fund.
Answer: The Government is providing £47 million through the Ending Homelessness in Communities Fund, the largest multi-year commitment to the voluntary, community and faith sector on homelessness. The fund is helping organisations strengthen community-based suppo...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEducation: DisadvantagedDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62102More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of the report by The Sutton Trust entitled The Opportunity Index, published in May 2025.
Answer: The Sutton Trust’s valuable report highlights that too many children face barriers to success because of who they are or where they come from. This is why, through the Opportunity Mission, we will break the link between young people’s backgrounds and thei...
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEducation: DisadvantagedDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62101More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to reduce educational inequalities in (a) the South East and (b) nationally.
Answer: All children and young people should have every opportunity to succeed, no matter where they are from. However, we know educational inequalities exist across the country. This is not acceptable in the South East or nationally.The department is tackling in...
Answered 1 Aug 2025
Original Parliament recordTeachers: TrainingDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62100More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to make SEND training mandatory for (a) Initial Teacher Training and (b) continual learning for qualified teachers.
Answer: Supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is a mandatory part of initial teacher training and training for early career teachers, creating a strong foundation for those joining the profession. The new initial teacher trainin...
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordLGBT Financial Recognition SchemeMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57135More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on providing payments to LGBTQ+ veterans under the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme.
Answer: The LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme (FRS) launched in December of 2024, and as of 9 June 2025, 44 applicants have received payment. We have been prioritising payment to the elderly and those with serious health conditions to ensure they receive support ...
Answered 11 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordLong Covid: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43679More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact on clinical support staff of referring patients with long covid to ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome specialist services.
Answer: While no assessment has been made, NHS England has published commissioning guidance for post-Covid services which sets out the principles of care for people with long COVID.There is also specific advice for healthcare professionals to manage long COVID. P...
Answered 11 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordPharmacyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35524More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support community pharmacists.
Answer: The Government recognises that pharmacies are an integral part of the fabric of our communities, as an easily accessible ‘front door’ to the National Health Service, staffed by highly trained and skilled healthcare professionals.The Government is committe...
Answered 11 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDemocratic Republic of Congo: Armed ConflictForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33770More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help bring peace and stability to the Democratic Republic of Congo; and what steps he is taking to help ensure the conflict doesn't spr
Answer: The Foreign Secretary met with President Tshisekedi in Kinshasa and President Kagame in Kigali on 21 and 22 February, where he was clear that there can be no military solution to the conflict. There must be an immediate cessation of hostilities.The Foreig...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordExhaust Emissions: Urban AreasDepartment for TransportTabled 25 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33769More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what data her Department holds on vehicle emissions in (a) Brighton and (b) other cities in England.
Answer: The Department for Transport does not hold this information.
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordAir PollutionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 25 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33768More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the World Health Organization's Air Quality Guidelines, whether his Department plans to introduce a Clean Air Bill.
Answer: Last year, the Government launched a rapid review of the Environmental Improvement Plan, to revise our plan for significantly improving the environment, including for air quality. We plan to develop a new, statutory plan to protect and restore our natural...
Answered 11 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordClean Air Zones: Urban AreasDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 25 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33767More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing Clean Air Zones in cities across England.
Answer: The evidence shows that Clean Air Zones are effective in reducing air pollution and Defra publish ‘Evaluation of Local NO2 Plans’ annual reports which cover this in detail. Other measures can also be effective, and Local authorities are best placed to det...
Answered 4 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitals: DischargesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32664More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of making food and nutrition assessments a statutory requirement in discharge care plans for patients leaving hospital.
Answer: Clinicians decide when a patient is medically ready for discharge, based on a set of criteria. The Hospital discharge and community support guidance sets out that multidisciplinary teams working across health and social care should plan and include inform...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
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