Gregory Stafford MP: written questions
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Metachromatic LeukodystrophyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5801More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many children diagnosed with metachromatic leukodystrophy since the approval of gene therapy treatment have been assessed as ineligible for treatment because diagnosis occurred after symptoms d
Answer: Libmeldy, the gene therapy treatment for metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) has been funded nationally by NHS England since 2022 and is delivered exclusively through the specialist children’s service at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. Information on...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMetachromatic LeukodystrophyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5800More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of adding metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) to the NHS newborn blood spot screening programme.
Answer: Members of the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) have agreed that metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) would be a good candidate for the inclusion in a multi-condition in-service evaluation (ISE) within the United Kingdom’s newborn blood spot (NBS) s...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDemocratic Republic of the Congo: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5603More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and international partners on the protection and rebuilding of Christian religious
Answer: We are aware of this case. However, given these are private legal proceedings and they remain ongoing, it would not be appropriate to comment. The UK is committed to championing freedom of religion or belief for all. No one should live in fear, or suffer ...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordShorthold Tenancies: StudentsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5281More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the abolition of Assured Shorthold Tenancies on university students in cases where previous fixed-term tenancie
Answer: From 1 May 2026, the new tenancy system provided for by the Renters’ Rights Act applies to all private tenancies.As such, all tenancies are now periodic and it will no longer be possible to agree a fixed rental term or create a tenancy with an end date or...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPakistan: AhmadiyyaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5049More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the level of treatment of Ahmadi Muslim prisoners in Pakistan; and what steps she is taking to (a) advocate for their release and (b) to suppo
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 18 May in response to Question 1641.
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMeningitis: VaccinationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5048More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of expanding access to the MenB vaccine to cohorts who missed vaccination following its introduction into the routine schedule.
Answer: On 12 June 2026, a one-off vaccination programme was launched to help to protect those at highest immediate risk while the Government monitors and assesses new evidence to determine whether there has been a change in the way MenB affects people and whethe...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUganda: EbolaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2988More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of issuing travel guidance covering Ebola to people travelling to Uganda.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to my statement to the House on 21 May (HCWS60).
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUganda: EbolaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2986More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment her Department has made on the potential merits of issuing travel guidance for people travelling to Uganda covering Ebola.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to my statement to the House on 21 May (HCWS60).
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPalliative CareDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1863More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when his Department plans to publish the interim statement on the modern service framework for palliative and end of life care.
Answer: The Modern Service Framework (MSF) for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care will provide a clinically-led, evidence-based framework to support sustained improvement in patient and carer outcomes, including reducing both inequality and unwarranted variatio...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPalliative CareDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1862More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that local integration care boards implement the modern service framework for palliative and end of life care.
Answer: The Modern Service Framework (MSF) for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care will provide a clinically-led, evidence-based framework to support sustained improvement in patient and carer outcomes, including reducing both inequality and unwarranted variatio...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordFractures: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1829More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the progress towards improving consistency of access to Fracture Liaison Services; and what steps he is taking to support the development and implemen
Answer: Our 10-Year Health Plan committed to rolling out Fracture Liaison Services (FLSs) across every part of the country by 2030.Integrated care boards (ICBs) remain well-placed to make decisions according to local need.The Renewed Women’s Health Strategy sets ...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCare WorkersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1642More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of a funded domestic adult social care workforce plan, in the context of levels of (a) demand for NHS services and (b) recent trends in healthy l
Answer: Decisions regarding any potential workforce plan publication for social care remain under consideration and no final position has been reached. In line with the manifesto, the Department is committed to ensuring the publication of regular, independent wor...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPakistan: Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1641More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the UK Government is taking to advocate for the release of Ahmadi prisoners of conscience in Pakistan and to support freedom of religion or belief.
Answer: The UK is concerned by the treatment of Ahmadi Muslims in Pakistan, including those detained for the peaceful exercise of their beliefs. We condemn the persecution of the Ahmadi community and continue to monitor the situation closely, including reports of...
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPakistan: AhmadiyyaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1477More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the treatment of Ahmadi Muslim prisoners of conscience in Pakistan.
Answer: The UK is concerned by the treatment of Ahmadi Muslims in Pakistan, including those detained for the peaceful exercise of their beliefs. We condemn the persecution of the Ahmadi community and continue to monitor the situation closely, including reports of...
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordMembers: CorrespondenceDepartment for TransportTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1090More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if her Department will respond to the correspondence of 27 March 2026 from the Leader of Surrey County Council regarding the A31 Farnham Corridor scheme.
Answer: A response will be issued as soon as possible.
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129767More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she (a) is taking steps to reduce fuel duty and (b) has considered halving fuel duty to help reduce the cost of living.
Answer: The Government has already taken action on fuel affordability at the pump. At Budget 2025, the Government extended the 5p-per-litre cut for a further five months, until the end of August this year. The Government has also cancelled the increase in line wi...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment Schemes: Special Educational NeedsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 908857More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to support young people with special educational needs and disabilities into employment.
Answer: Our Pathways to Work guarantee will ensure an offer of personalised work, health and skills support to disabled people and people with health conditions. Access to Work can support workplace adjustments that go beyond what would normally be expected from ...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMenopause: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126419More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the capacity is of NHS specialist menopause services; and what average waiting times are for women accessing these services.
Answer: The Department does not centrally hold data on the number of patients in England awaiting specialist menopause services, although we do hold data on the broader gynaecology specialism, of which menopause services are a part. As of the end of January 2026,...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMenopause: Hormone Replacement TherapyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126417More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps the Government is taking to update NHS prescribing guidance for menopause, including first-line use of transdermal oestrogen gel and access to testosterone for women with confirmed low b
Answer: The Government is committed to improving women’s health outcomes, including through better awareness and support for menopause, and we will continue to work with NHS England and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to ensure patien...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMenopause: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126416More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans the Government has to introduce mandatory, up-to-date menopause training for all general practitioners; and whether there will be measures to ensure consistency in diagnosis and treatmen
Answer: We know that more needs to be done to support women experiencing the menopause. The Government is committed to prioritising women’s health as we reform the National Health Service.General practitioners are responsible for ensuring their own clinical knowl...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPedestrian Areas and Roads: LitterDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126415More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of a national strategy to discourage littering, particularly on roads and pavements.
Answer: Overall policy responsibility for litter sits with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, which has recently published an updated Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse. The Department for Transport supports local authorities and National ...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordVoice over Internet Protocol: Farnham and BordonDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125955More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether her department has an estimation of the number of houses in Farnham and Bordon with poor broadband that will be left without a telephone connection following the landline to dig
Answer: Landlines are not being removed. The technology underpinning the analogue landline network, the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), is being upgraded to digital Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).In order to function correctly, VoIP requires a mini...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDemocratic Republic of the Congo: Solar PowerForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125925More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what value for money assessment her Department has made of the expenditure of £14 million on the solar panel project in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Answer: In the press release issued to mark the launch of British International Investment (BII) by the former Foreign Secretary Liz Truss in November 2021, the previous government specifically stated: "[This] builds on the Prime Minister's commitments at CO...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDemocratic Republic of the Congo: Solar PowerForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125924More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what criteria was used to allocate £14 million to the solar panel project in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Answer: In the press release issued to mark the launch of British International Investment (BII) by the former Foreign Secretary Liz Truss in November 2021, the previous government specifically stated: "[This] builds on the Prime Minister's commitments at CO...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPregnancy: AviationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125811More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has issued guidance to NHS Trusts on the provision of fit-to-fly certificates for pregnant women.
Answer: The Department has not made an assessment of the potential impact of charges associated with obtaining fit-to-fly certificates during pregnancy on patients.There are currently no plans to issue guidance to National Health Service trusts on the provision o...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
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