David Burton-Sampson MP: written questions
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Written questions
Internet: ChildrenDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 900739More
Question: ?To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what progress her Department has made on its response to the consultation entitled Growing up in the online world.
Answer: The government has rightly listened to the views of parents, teachers, carers, experts and young people through this consultation.We have responded quickly and are taking clear, urgent action.On 15 June, the Secretary of State announced our first steps: p...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDogs: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13306More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what further steps can be taken under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 to help protect the health of domestic dogs during hot weather.
Answer: Animal welfare groups such as the RSPCA and Dogs Trust provide helpful advice on how to look after dogs in hot weather, often promoted online and through media outlets. Advice includes keeping dogs in the shade where possible, keeping dogs hydrated, testi...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordFamilies: Southend West and LeighTreasuryTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 900574More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to support families in Southend West and Leigh constituency in summer 2026.
Answer: We are committed to helping families. We’ve expanded free breakfast clubs across England and eligibility for free school meals, raised the National Living Wage and reversed the two-child limit, lifting children out of poverty. We are going even further wi...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFamily Hubs: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79907More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to publish the Best Start centre funding allocations for local authorities.
Answer: Ensuring every child has the best start in life, the chance to achieve and to thrive, are the foundation stones of the government’s Opportunity Mission. We will spend close to £1.5 billion over the next three years on improving family services and early y...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHoliday Activities and Food ProgrammeDepartment for EducationTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73205More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to ensure the continuation of Holiday Activity Funding.
Answer: Through the department’s Plan for Change, we are committed to giving every child the best start in life. On 28 August 2025, we confirmed over £600 million for the holiday activities and food (HAF) programme for the next three financial years (from 2026/27...
Answered 3 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMigraines: Community Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72262More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what consideration his Department has given to moving more migraine treatment into community settings.
Answer: The three shifts outlined in the recently published 10-Year Health Plan will support people with long-term conditions, including those with migraines, to better manage their conditions and access services closer to home. For example, it will empower them ...
Answered 5 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMigrainesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72261More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce stigma associated with migraine in workplaces and wider society.
Answer: The Government recognises that migraine is a serious neurological condition and that poor access to care and services can be exacerbated by stigma among healthcare professionals around the condition, while some employers may also not fully understand the ...
Answered 12 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDangerous DogsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 9 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66339More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans his Department has to review the adequacy of the current dog control legislation.
Answer: Defra is working with the police, local authorities and animal welfare groups to explore measures to reduce dog attacks and promote responsible dog ownership. We have reconvened the Responsible Dog Ownership taskforce and look forward to receiving their f...
Answered 16 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness: WomenTreasuryTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56604More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions she has had with the insurance industry on potential changes to liability insurance premiums for businesses due to the Equality and Human Rights Commission's revised code of practice for serv
Answer: Treasury Ministers and officials have regular meetings with a wide variety of organisations, including insurers, on an ongoing basis. Insurers make commercial decisions about the terms on which they will offer cover following an assessment of the relevant...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness: EqualityWomen and EqualitiesTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56603More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what recent estimate she has made of the cost to businesses of updating (a) IT and (b) HR systems to comply with the EHRC's proposed HR changes.
Answer: The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is independent of government. The purpose of the EHRC’s Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations is to ensure or facilitate compliance with the Equality Act 2010 or an enactment made ...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEggs and Poultry: UkraineDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54110More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when the tariff free period on Ukrainian (a) poultry and (b) eggs imports will end; and whether he plans to extend that agreement.
Answer: The UK Government is fully committed to securing a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and will support Ukraine for as long as it takes. As a part of this commitment, tariffs on all goods under our Free Trade Agreement with Ukraine are temporarily removed u...
Answered 4 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGender Based Violence: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 25 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 903493More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps he is taking with the Northern Ireland Executive to help tackle violence against women and girls.
Answer: Last year, seven women were killed in Northern Ireland and rates of violence against women are higher in Northern Ireland than anywhere else in the UK. In January, I was pleased to welcome the Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls...
Answered 2 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordLung Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38208More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to (a) encourage the uptake and (a) increase the availability of lung cancer screenings.
Answer: To encourage uptake of lung screening, we are directly targeting activity at areas that we know will make a difference. This includes awareness campaigns such as the NHS Help Us, Help You campaign, to increase awareness of cancer symptoms, including lung ...
Answered 21 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall ClaimsMinistry of JusticeTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35448More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to help reduce the backlog in small claims business cases.
Answer: The courts, as the cornerstone of the civil justice system, play a crucial role in supporting economic growth, enabling businesses and citizens to resolve disputes in a timely fashion and uphold their rights.Though most civil claims made in the county cou...
Answered 11 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCompanies House: ReformDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35447More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, what steps his Department is taking to reform Companies House.
Answer: The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) is fundamentally reforming Companies House, enabling it to play a greater role in improving corporate transparency, improving the quality of data and information on the company register and gi...
Answered 12 Mar 2025
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