Freddie van Mierlo MP: written questions
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Drugs: USADepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6510More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the government will meet its target piloting replacement options for VPAG under the US-UK pharmaceutical deal by 30 June 2026.
Answer: The arrangement between the United States and United Kingdom has been received positively by industry so far and will continue supporting greater investment in UK life sciences.The Government and the UK life sciences industry have launched a Joint Taskfor...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDrugs: USADepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6509More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, which industry partners were consulted as part of the process for the development of options to replace VPAG under the US-UK pharmaceutical deal.
Answer: The arrangement between the United States and United Kingdom has been received positively by industry so far and will continue supporting greater investment in UK life sciences.The Government and the UK life sciences industry have launched a Joint Taskfor...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordService Pupil PremiumDepartment for EducationTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6250More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the Answer of 20 April 2026 to Question 126112 on Service Pupil Premium, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Service Pupil Premium in meeting the additional needs of pupil
Answer: The Service Pupil Premium (SPP) provides extra funding to help schools meet the pastoral and educational needs of children from service families. It is designed to help schools respond to the specific challenges associated with service life, including mob...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Security BenefitsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6249More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of response times to hon. Members when making enquiries to his Department on behalf of constituents about benefit claims.
Answer: The Department recognises that response times to hon. Members’ enquiries on behalf of constituents have not been consistently adequate in recent months, as higher complaint volumes and increasingly complex cases have affected our response times. However, ...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTelecommunications Cables: TheftHome OfficeTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5533More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with telecommunications providers on improving the resilience and security of newly installed infrastructure; and whether she plans to introduce updated (a) regulation and
Answer: This Government recognises the significant distress and disruption that cable theft and vandalism cause for individuals, businesses and critical national infrastructure.That is why we work closely with the National Infrastructure Crime Reduction Partnersh...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTelecommunications Cables: TheftHome OfficeTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5532More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to prevent repeat theft of telecommunications cables in the same location; and whether additional (a) policing resources and (b) surveillance measures are being deployed in ar
Answer: This Government recognises the significant distress and disruption that cable theft and vandalism cause for individuals, businesses and critical national infrastructure.That is why we work closely with the National Infrastructure Crime Reduction Partnersh...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTelecommunications Cables: Dorchester-on-ThamesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5531More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what estimate she has made of the number of customers affected by recent telecommunications cable thefts in Dorchester on Thames.
Answer: Government works in partnership with communications providers to promote networks remaining secure, resilient, and accessible as possible, including during emergencies and service disruption, although we do not hold records of individual incidents. Commun...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMedical Records: Data ProtectionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5530More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what protections are in place to ensure that individuals who raise concerns about NHS services are not subject to inappropriate access to their personal medical records.
Answer: The Department takes the issue of inappropriate access to anyone’s medical records seriously. There are various safeguards used in the National Health Service to prevent unauthorised access to patient records.NHS England is developing guidance which is fo...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMedical Records: Data ProtectionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5529More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance his Department has issued to NHS trusts on accessing patient medical records outside of direct clinical care; and what safeguards are in place to prevent unauthorised access.
Answer: NHS England’s website provides a range of information governance guidance to the National Health Service on the secure and appropriate use of medical records, including guidance on the use of records outside of direct care. This can be found at the follow...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMedicine: ResearchDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5528More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what the annual expenditure by the UK Research and Innovation on research workforce development programmes, including fellowships, training awards and capacity-building initiatives, was
Answer: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) supports and encourages the development of researchers’ skills and knowledge at all career stages across all its investments through dedicated skills, talents, and training investments. The table below shows total annual ...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBiodiversityDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5527More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she plans to implement exemptions of sites below 0.2 hectares from BNG requirements.
Answer: Government intends to bring forward secondary legislation to implement the 0.2ha BNG exemption before summer recess 2026, subject to parliamentary scheduling.
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordWater: StandardsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5526More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the oral contribution of the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in response to the hon, Member for Twickenham during oral
Answer: The Government will bring forward legislation through the Clean Water Bill, announced in the King’s Speech on 13 May, to deliver major reforms to the water system. Public health will be at the heart of these reforms, alongside measures to strengthen regul...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: OxfordshireTreasuryTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3176More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has had discussions with the Environment Agency on their decision to remove opposition to new housing developments that would be connected to the Oxford Sewage treatment works in Oxfordshire.
Answer: The Environment Agency is an operationally independent regulator sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The Chancellor has not had discussions with the Environment Agency on this decision.
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMaternity Services: Strategic Lawsuits against Public ParticipationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3175More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Justice on protecting maternity safety campaigners from Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPPs).
Answer: There have been no discussions between my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, and my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Justice on protecting maternity safety campaigners from Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Partici...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordStrategic Lawsuits against Public ParticipationMinistry of JusticeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3174More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what his planned timetable is for the implementation of legislation to help tackle SLAPPs.
Answer: The Government implemented the Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) measures in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) in June 2025, which provides protection against SLAPPs relating to economic crime. While t...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMeningitis: VaccinationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2595More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what conversations he has had with manufacturers on the procurement of the meningococcal B vaccine.
Answer: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) works closely with the Department, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, and manufacturers to ensure the timely supply of effective vaccines. Str...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordMeningitis: VaccinationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2594More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps are he is taking to procure meningococcal B vaccines.
Answer: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is engaged in procurement activity to maintain sufficient stockpiles of meningococcal B vaccines to support the United Kingdom’s future routine immunisation programmes. This procurement process is in its final stages ...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordMeningitis: VaccinationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2593More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he has made an estimation of the cost of a meningococcal B vaccination programme for all young people.
Answer: As my rt. Hon. Friend, the former Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, told the House on 17 March 2026 in the context of the meningococcal disease outbreak in Kent, the Joint Committee on Vaccinations and Immunisations (JCVI) has been asked to r...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRevenue and Customs: Telephone ServicesTreasuryTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2592More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to help ensure that individuals and businesses contacting HMRC by telephone receive a good standard of customer service.
Answer: Improving the customer experience and day-to-day performance is a key priority for HMRC. HMRC’s helpline service has improved, but waiting times can be longer than usual during busy periods. HMRC continue to invest in new technology to improve their telep...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordWater: StandardsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2590More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the answer provided on the 9th December to question 97007, if she can outline the (a) local and (b) national stakeholders who she will engage with during the initial scopin
Answer: The Bathing Water Regulations were updated in November 2025 and implementation is underway. Defra, the Welsh Government, the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales have jointly held two stakeholder workshops, with follow-up engagement ongoing. Def...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordWater: StandardsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2589More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Pursuant to the answer provided on the 2nd March to question 115773, to provide an update on the evidence review to consider the environmental and public health implications of a chang
Answer: The Bathing Water Regulations were updated in November 2025 and implementation is underway. Defra, the Welsh Government, the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales have jointly held two stakeholder workshops, with follow-up engagement ongoing. Def...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAffordable Housing: Young PeopleMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1861More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to provide young people with affordable housing.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statements made on 2 July 2025 (HCWS771) and 28 January 2026 (HCWS1283) and the Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026-2036 policy statement published on 7 November, which can be found on gov.uk here.
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisoners: FathersMinistry of JusticeTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1860More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the answer of 20 April 2026 to question 125954, which (a) organisations (b) government bodies and (c) academic partners are conducting the incremental, evidence led approach.
Answer: His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) works across commissioned services and with the voluntary and community sector to inform policy and delivery. Research is conducted in association with a range of academic partners who have expertise in t...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordFathers: Prisoners' ReleaseDepartment for EducationTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1859More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the answer of 20 April 2026 to question 125953, whether the resources provided by Best Start for Life Family Hubs includes guidance for fathers who have been released from prison on co-parenti
Answer: Best Start Family Hubs provide a welcoming, non-stigmatising space for families to get help, or simply meet other parents and access peer support. They offer evidence-based parenting programmes and tailored support to strengthen relationships, promote pos...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAviation and Railways: TicketsDepartment for TransportTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1858More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of integrated data and through-ticketing between rail services and airlines worldwide; and if she will take steps to make the UK a leader in integrated air-rail data
Answer: The commercial independence of aviation and rail companies across the world means that worldwide integrated data of this kind is not currently held. The Government is creating Great British Railways which will ensure passengers benefit from a more consis...
Answered 26 May 2026
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