Dan Carden MP: written questions
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Rents: IncreasesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117859More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment has been made of the effectiveness of existing protections against unreasonable rent increases.
Answer: At present, rent increases can happen through a variety of mechanisms including contractual rent review clauses and Section 13 notices. Tenants can currently only challenge a rent increase when it is carried out via Section 13 of the Housing Act 1988. Onc...
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRents: IncreasesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117858More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether mechanisms exist to prevent excessive rent increases during tenancies.
Answer: At present, rent increases can happen through a variety of mechanisms including contractual rent review clauses and Section 13 notices. Tenants can currently only challenge a rent increase when it is carried out via Section 13 of the Housing Act 1988. Onc...
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRentsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117857More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what information his Department holds on the number of households spending more than 30% of income on rent in (a) Liverpool Walton constituency and (b) England.
Answer: My Department collects data on income in relation to housing costs through the English Housing Survey. This is published annually and can be found on gov.uk here. Due to methodological limitations, the English Housing Survey cannot show robust estimates a...
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPrivate Rented Housing: RentsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117856More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of private rent inflation on levels of homelessness and housing insecurity.
Answer: My Department has made no such specific assessment.
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy Company ObligationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117855More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether a transitional scheme will be implemented following the conclusion of ECO4; and what steps his Department is taking to ensure continuity for businesses and protection of jobs followin
Answer: The Government has taken the decision not to replace ECO4 when it ends. We recognise this presents immediate challenges for the supply chain. In the Warm Homes Plan, we committed to supporting the workforce to access opportunities through £15bn of funding...
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCapita: ContractsCabinet OfficeTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 116925More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Westminster Hall debate on the Administration of the Civil Service Pensions Scheme of February 4th 2026, whether the Cabinet Office plans to review Government contracts with Capita.
Answer: The Cabinet Office awarded the contract to administer the Civil Service Pension Scheme (CSPS) to Capita in November 2023 under the previous government. The delays faced by pension scheme members in accessing their pensions are unacceptable. In response to...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAstronomy and Space: FinanceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114275More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the level of funding for astronomy and space science.
Answer: The Government keeps the level of funding for astronomy and space science under regular review to ensure it supports the UK’s strategic priorities and delivers value for money. Funding comes from a range of sources, primarily the Science and Technology Fa...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAccident and Emergency DepartmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111189More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his Department's policies of the analysis by Age UK on A&E wait times, published on 21 January 2026.
Answer: Age UK’s analysis reinforces the need to reduce crowding, tackle the longest waits and corridor care, and improve care for older people, all priorities for the Government.Through the Urgent and Emergency Care Plan and the NHS Medium Term Planning Framewor...
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordCare Homes: VisitsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110863More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what his proposed timetable is for publishing the Government review of CQC regulation 9A.
Answer: The Government recognises how important maintaining meaningful contact with loved ones and other essential care supporters is for the health and wellbeing of residents in care homes and patients in hospitals or hospices.In April 2025, the Department launc...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordCarersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110862More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of introducing primary legislation to guarantee the right for every person in (a) care and (b) health settings to have at leas
Answer: The Government recognises how important maintaining meaningful contact with loved ones and other essential care supporters is for the health and wellbeing of residents in care homes and patients in hospitals or hospices.In April 2025, the Department launc...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordEndometriosis: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109583More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve (a) diagnosis, (b) treatment and (c) ongoing care for patients with endometriosis.
Answer: The Government is committed to prioritising women’s health, including endometriosis diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care. It is unacceptable that women can wait so long for an endometriosis diagnosis, and we have already taken action to address this.Th...
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHighway Code: PublicityDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107119More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to increase public awareness of new Highway Code rules.
Answer: Injuries and fatalities from road collisions caused by driving are unacceptable, and this Government will work hard to prevent these tragedies for all road users. That is why on 7 January 2026, we published our new Road Safety Strategy, setting out our vi...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordLarge Goods Vehicle Drivers: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for TransportTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106570More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to help improve working conditions for HGV drivers.
Answer: Through the HGV Parking and Driver Welfare Match Funding Grant Scheme, the Government is investing jointly with industry up to £35.7 million to enhance truck stops across England. This significant investment is in addition to funding from National Highway...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordKidney Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106340More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve the (a) diagnosis and (b) treatment of kidney disease.
Answer: NHS England has established a renal Clinical Reference Group to deliver change across the NHS to accelerate improvements in diagnosis and treatment for people living with kidney disease. NHS England’s regional renal clinical networks, of which there are e...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordState Retirement Pensions: WomenDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105795More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will make an assessment of the impact of State Pension age changes for 1950s-born women living in the Liverpool Walton constituency.
Answer: All women born since 6 April 1950 have been affected by changes to State Pension age. Estimates can be made using ONS 2021 Census Data on how many women born in the 1950s resided in each constituency in that year.
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArgentina: Blood TransfusionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 101799More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to adjournment debate of Tuesday 11 November 2025 entitled Blood Transfusions during the Falklands War, what plans his Department has to investigate Argentine blood transfusions to British service
Answer: As I wrote to my hon. Friend on 18 December 2026, the Department will review the evidence he has presented in the coming months. Having conducted a search, we determined the Ministry of Defence (MOD) does not hold information relating to Argentine blood t...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAmbulance Services: Health and SafetyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 101798More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the (a) operational risk and (b) physical demands of Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) personnel within NHS ambulance services; and whether he has plans
Answer: Hazardous Area Response Teams (HART) provide National Health Service care in high-risk environments, guided by national Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response standards. Operational risks are managed through a nationally consistent safe system of...
Answered 9 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigrationHome OfficeTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 101797More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of changes to immigration rules on people on current settlement pathways.
Answer: The earned settlement model, proposed in A Fairer Pathway to Settlement, is currently subject to a public consultation, running until 12 February 2026.Details of the earned settlement scheme, including any transitional arrangements for those already in th...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration: Hong KongHome OfficeTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101458More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether changes to immigration rules will apply retrospectively to BNO visa holders in the UK.
Answer: The Government remains steadfast in its support for members of the Hong Kong community in the UK.BN(O) visa holders will attract a 5-year reduction in the qualifying period for settlement, meaning they will continue to be able to settle in the UK after 5 ...
Answered 7 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordBuilding Safety Regulator: Workplace PensionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101457More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the proposed transfer of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) to the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Answer: For those connected to the transition of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to a new body, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) understands this represents a significant change. The ...
Answered 7 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordIndividual Savings AccountsTreasuryTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99870More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of changes to the cash ISA limit on savers nearing retirement.
Answer: Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) incentivise saving and investment for future goals by providing tax advantages to individual taxpayers. At Autumn Budget 2025, the government announced that from 6 April 2027, the annual Cash ISA limit will be set at £12...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAdoption and Special Guardianship Support FundDepartment for EducationTabled 11 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99254More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the decision to reduce the therapy limit for the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund on children using that fund.
Answer: The government made the difficult decision to cut the fair access limit in April to ensure that the fund remained financially sustainable and available to help as many children and their families as possible. As a result, this year the department has help...
Answered 19 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAviation: Lithium-ion BatteriesDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99253More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions her Department has had with the Civil Aviation Authority on safety incidents involving lithium batteries on commercial flights.
Answer: Department for Transport (DfT) officials work closely with and regularly meet the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to monitor and discuss the risk of lithium batteries incidents, alongside other safety risks. The Dangerous Goods Governance Board meets quart...
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAdoption: Mental HealthDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98974More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what specialist support is available to adoptive parents of children with experience of trauma.
Answer: This financial year, the department has invested £50 million in the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund, giving adopted and kinship children access to therapeutic services that stabilise placements and offer specialist support to both adoptive ...
Answered 19 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordME/CFS: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98961More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to increase funding for research into Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Answer: As set out in the final delivery plan, the Department has taken actions to strengthen research capacity and capability in relation to myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). The level of research funding is determined b...
Answered 17 Dec 2025
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