Gareth Thomas MP: written questions
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Written questions
Crown Court: StandardsMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15263More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of reclassification of certain offences to summary only on reducing the backlog in the Crown Courts.
Answer: Part 1 of the Independent Review of the Criminal Courts considered the potential impact of reclassifying certain triable either way offences as summary only offences. Sir Brian Leveson’s analysis indicated that reclassification, together with restricting ...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordCriminal Proceedings: FinanceMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15262More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, What recent progress he has made on the implementation of £34 million for criminal advocates.
Answer: We have been working to ensure that the up to £34 million per year investment in criminal legal aid advocate fees delivers the greatest possible impact and lasting benefit. It will support the long-term sustainability of the advocate profession while alig...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordCourts: StandardsMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15261More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to ensure court proceedings are not delayed by the late arrival of prisoners.
Answer: We are taking a cross-system approach to improving the timely delivery of prisoners to court. Lord Timpson and I have established a Prisoner Delivery Oversight Board, bringing together senior leaders from across the Criminal Justice System to monitor perf...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordCo-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014TreasuryTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15260More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions her Department have had on the scope, conduct or progress of its review of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act with the Law Commission.
Answer: The government is keen to ensure that the law governing co-operatives and community benefit societies is clear and supports their growth. That is why we are funding the Law Commission’s independent review of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societie...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDiscretionary Trusts: PropertyTreasuryTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12618More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the number of properties placed in Family Protection Trusts.
Answer: The Treasury has not made any estimate of the number of properties placed in Family Protection Trusts. Since 1 September 2022 most types of UK express trusts have been required to register with HMRC through the Trust Registration Service (TRS). However, t...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordStryker: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 130039More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the performance of surgical operations using Stryker Corporation facilities.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordOrthopaedics: SurgeryDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 130037More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what information his Department holds on the number of a) complaints and b) further corrective procedures following the use of the MAKO robotic system, Stryker Triathalon PS implants, medical equip
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordOrthopaedics: SurgeryDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 130036More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many orthapaedic surgical operations have been undertaken on NHS patients in England and Wales using a) equipment and b) equipment and facilities belonging to Stryker Corporation.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordHealth and Care Professions Council: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123578More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that the Health and Care Professions Council meets the Professional Standards Authority Standard 15 on the time taken to conclude cases.
Answer: The Government takes the performance of the health and care professional regulators, including the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), very seriously. On 27 June 2025, the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA) published...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS: ComplaintsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123577More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the availability of information to (a) patients and (b) family members of deceased patients about making a formal complaint in the event of (i) injury
Answer: There are a wide range of sources of information for patients and family members about making a complaint about any aspect of National Health Service care, treatment, or services.Under the Local Authority Social Services and National Health Service Compla...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Professions: RegulationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123119More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of implementing the recommendation for the creation of a single assurance body proposed by the Professional Standards Authority in its report R
Answer: The Government has no plans to implement the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care’s proposal to create a single assurance body for all healthcare professionals, as set out in its 2016 Regulation Rethought report.The Government is co...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Professions: RegulationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123118More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the provision for i) patients ii) family members of deceased patients to contribute to Fitness to Practice proceedings overseen by i) General Medical Council ii) Heal
Answer: The regulators of registered healthcare professionals, including the General Medical Council (GMC) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), are independent of the Government, as they are directly accountable to Parliament and responsible for op...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Professions: RegulationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123117More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions he has had with the Professional Standards Authority regarding the extent to which Duty of Candour principles are embedded in the conduct of i) General Medical Council ii) H
Answer: The Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA) oversees the 10 statutory bodies that regulate healthcare professionals in the United Kingdom and social workers in England. This includes the General Medical Council (GMC) and the Heal...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Professions: RegulationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123116More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions he has had with the Professional Standards Authority regarding the effectiveness of the i) General Medical Council ii) Health and Care Professions Council to protect patient
Answer: The Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA) oversees the 10 statutory bodies that regulate healthcare professionals in the United Kingdom and social workers in England. This includes the General Medical Council (GMC) and the Heal...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Professions: RegulationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123115More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will consider standardising the disciplinary sanctions available to healthcare regulators at the closure of cases.
Answer: The Government is committed to modernising the regulation of all healthcare professionals in the United Kingdom. As a first step, on 24 March 2026, we published our Reforming the General Medical Council legislative framework consultation, which sets out p...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordVisas: WomenHome OfficeTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121699More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the visa brake on nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan on women at risk of gender-based and sexual violence.
Answer: Equality Impact Assessments have been completed in line with the Equality Act 2010 for the visa brakes on Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan.The UK takes its humanitarian, development, and conflict prevention work seriously and remains committed to ...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRefugees: FamiliesHome OfficeTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121691More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the suspension of refugee family reunion and the introduction of income-threshold requirements for family reunification on women and children.
Answer: The decision on whether to publish equality impact assessments, considered through the development of the announced asylum reforms, will be taken by Ministers once the policy development stage has concluded.The Government recognises the importance of fami...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: ReformHome OfficeTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121690More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when her Department plans to publish equality impact assessments for new asylum reforms.
Answer: The decision on whether to publish equality impact assessments, considered through the development of the announced asylum reforms, will be taken by Ministers once the policy development stage has concluded.The Government recognises the importance of fami...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Human TraffickingHome OfficeTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121689More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of compliance with legal requirements in proposed asylum reforms on victims of trafficking.
Answer: The decision on whether to publish equality impact assessments, considered through the development of the announced asylum reforms, will be taken by Ministers once the policy development stage has concluded.The Government recognises the importance of fami...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCats: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119201More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that cats are appropriately considered within the Government’s animal welfare agenda.
Answer: The Animal Welfare Strategy was published on 22 December 2025 and sets out our priorities for animal welfare for England. It is a comprehensive set of reforms which will improve the lives of millions of animals.In the Strategy the Government has committed...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPets: FireworksDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119200More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, for what reason does the Animal Welfare Strategy for England not include measures to reduce the impact of fireworks on pets.
Answer: The Animal Welfare Strategy sets out the UK Government’s priorities for England and is a comprehensive set of reforms which will improve the lives of millions of animals. The Government continues to engage with businesses, consumer groups and charities to...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBritish Business BankDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119199More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has considered allowing the British Business Bank to a) accept deposits and b) run a pilot scheme allowing it to lend directly to i) businesses and ii) community housing groups in areas wher
Answer: The British Business Bank has no plans to accept deposits and is not authorised to do so. This would require an application to the Prudential Regulation Authority, which regulates deposit-taking institutions.Community Development Finance Institutions (CDF...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFurther Education: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118148More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what was the funding per student in English further education colleges in 2010, 2024 and 2025-26.
Answer: The table below uses the published 16 to 19 funding allocations to derive the average total programme funding per student in general further education (FE) colleges, for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 academic years. The figures are not available for 2010 to 201...
Answered 2 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordTeachers: SecondmentDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118147More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what programmes are available to encourage businesses to provide industrial secondments to university lecturers.
Answer: Economic growth is the central mission of this government and is vital to give the next generation the opportunities to thrive.The government encourages work experience through various initiatives spanning various departments. The Department for Business ...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: Work ExperienceDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118146More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assistance is being provided to businesses to help them offer work placements to undergraduates.
Answer: Economic growth is the central mission of this government and is vital to give the next generation the opportunities to thrive.The government encourages work experience through various initiatives spanning various departments. The Department for Business ...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
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