Jessica Toale MP: written questions
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Temporary Accommodation: PetsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 14 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29869More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to increase the availability of pet inclusive homeless and temporary accommodation.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: WomenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1837More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what criteria will govern allocation of the FemTech Challenge Fund; whether successful innovations will be required to demonstrate a clear adoption pathway into NHS services beyond pilot sites befo
Answer: The Renewed Women’s Health Strategy commits to investing £1.5m into a FemTech healthcare challenge. This investment will accelerate the deployment and spread of innovations that benefit women’s health, with a focus on community service models that address...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: WomenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1836More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the integration of NHS England functions into his Department on ring-fenced women's health funding being absorbed into wider NHS budgets; and
Answer: The integration of NHS England functions into the Department of Health and Social Care is intended to strengthen accountability and reduce duplication, supporting clearer ways of working across the health system.The transformation does not involve reducti...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: WomenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1835More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the (a) start and (b) target completion date are for the redesign of clinical pathways for heavy menstrual bleeding, urogynaecology and menopause; and which body will be responsible for report
Answer: The Renewed Women’s Health Strategy, published in April 2026, committed to redesigning clinical pathways for heavy menstrual bleeding, urogynaecology and menopause.These redesigned pathways will create roadmaps for health systems to use and adapt for loca...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: WomenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1834More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure the renewed Women’s Health Strategy is supported by clear implementation plans, timelines and measurable outcomes.
Answer: The Renewed Women’s Health Strategy for England, published on 15 April 2026, is designed to be implemented through clear actions with defined timelines, responsible delivery organisations and success measures.The summary of actions tables found throughout...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: WomenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1833More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether Integrated Care Boards will be required to demonstrate alignment with the renewed Women's Health Strategy in annual delivery plans; and what consequences will apply where they do not comply
Answer: The 10-Year Health Plan set out our ambition for high autonomy to be the norm across every part of the country. Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for commissioning services that meet the healthcare needs of their local population and have the ...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: WomenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1832More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, which Minister or senior official holds named personal accountability for delivery of each of the four core commitments in the renewed Women's Health Strategy; and whether those accountability arra
Answer: The Renewed Women’s Health Strategy, published on the 15 April 2026, sets out 117 actions across four core commitments:acting on women’s voices and choices;transforming National Health Service performance in services that matter most to women;supporting a...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: AccountabilityHome OfficeTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127541More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how police forces will be held accountable for improving response times, investigations and conviction rates following the introduction of new measures under the Crime and Policing Bill.
Answer: Police forces will be held accountable for improving response times and investigative outcomes through the new Police Performance System, which will provide a single, consistent picture of police performance across all forces, enable earlier identificatio...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBritish Nationals Abroad: EU CountriesCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126376More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what discussions he has had with her EU counterparts on the potential impact of the 90-in-180-day rule on UK nationals since January 2025.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRetail Trade: CrimeHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126301More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what impact assessment has been undertaken on how potential new powers introduced through the Crime and Policing Bill will affect high streets, markets, and independent traders.
Answer: The Government published a number of impact assessments and economic notes upon the introduction of the Bill, which can be accessed here: Crime and Policing Bill 2025: impact assessments - GOV.UK and here: Crime and Policing Bill 2025: economic notes - GO...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: CrimeHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126300More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of the Crime and Policing Bill on small businesses, including sole traders, in relation to crime prevention and victim support.
Answer: The Government published a number of impact assessments and economic notes upon the introduction of the Bill, which can be accessed here: Crime and Policing Bill 2025: impact assessments - GOV.UK and here: Crime and Policing Bill 2025: economic notes - GO...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness Premises: BurglaryHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126299More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of powers planned in the Crime and Policing Bill on (a) levels of detection and (b) prosecution rates for commercial burglaries.
Answer: The Government recognises the wide-reaching impact of commercial burglary, including the profound impact these crimes can have on business owners, retail workers and the wider community.The offences for non-residential burglaries such as business and comm...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRetail Trade: Crimes of ViolenceHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126298More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of the new offence of assaulting a shop worker on levels of retail crime.
Answer: Through our Crime and Policing Bill, this Government has introduced a new specific standalone offence of assaulting a retail worker to help tackle the epidemic of shop theft and violence towards shop workers that we have seen in recent years and protect t...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: TheftDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126297More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what support mechanisms exist for small businesses who lose stock or income due to crime where no insurance cover is available.
Answer: The Government recognises the significant challenges that crime and theft can pose for small businesses. There is a wide range of available insurance products, where cover is difficult to secure, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association can help identif...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordShopliftingHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126296More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what measures are being taken to improve detection and prosecution rates for shoplifting offences.
Answer: Through our Crime and Policing Bill, this Government has introduced a new specific standalone offence of assaulting a retail worker to help tackle the epidemic of shop theft and violence towards shop workers that we have seen in recent years and protect t...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness: Criminal InvestigationHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126295More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps the government is taking to ensure that victims of commercial crime receive timely updates on the progress of investigations.
Answer: The Government recognises the wide-reaching impact of commercial burglary, including the profound impact these crimes can have on business owners, retail workers and the wider community.The offences for non-residential burglaries such as business and comm...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness Premises: BurglaryHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126294More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what guidance is provided to police forces on response times and follow-up for non-residential burglaries.
Answer: The Government recognises the wide-reaching impact of commercial burglary, including the profound impact these crimes can have on business owners, retail workers and the wider community.The offences for non-residential burglaries such as business and comm...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness Premises: BurglaryHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126293More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what proportion of non-residential (commercial) burglaries reported to police in England resulted in a charge or summons in the last three years, and what steps are being taken to increase these outco
Answer: The Government recognises the wide-reaching impact of commercial burglary, including the profound impact these crimes can have on business owners, retail workers and the wider community.The offences for non-residential burglaries such as business and comm...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: Repairs and MaintenanceTreasuryTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 908195More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she has taken with Cabinet colleagues to increase local roads maintenance funding.
Answer: The Government has committed a record level of funding for local authorities to repair, renew and fix potholes; totalling over £2 billion annually by 2029-30. This is double the amount provided by the previous government – and it ensures that we will exce...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordVictim Support SchemesHome OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114664More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of abolishing Police and Crime Commissioners on the provision of local victim support services.
Answer: We recognise the important work Police and Crime Commissioners do to commission vital support services for victims and witnesses of crime locally. We are working closely with the Ministry of Justice to establish how their existing victims’ responsibilitie...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordExploitation: ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114663More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to help tackle regional inconsistencies in support services for child criminal exploitation.
Answer: Children and young people, particularly those exploited by county lines gangs, are often used to carry out criminal activity. That is why the Government is introducing a new offence of child criminal exploitation and new civil preventative orders to targe...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordExploitation: ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114662More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to help improve cross-departmental coordination on child criminal exploitation.
Answer: Children and young people, particularly those exploited by county lines gangs, are often used to carry out criminal activity. That is why the Government is introducing a new offence of child criminal exploitation and new civil preventative orders to targe...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordExploitation: ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114661More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that national strategies on child criminal exploitation include gender-specific approaches for girls and young women.
Answer: Children and young people, particularly those exploited by county lines gangs, are often used to carry out criminal activity. That is why the Government is introducing a new offence of child criminal exploitation and new civil preventative orders to targe...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordExploitation: ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114660More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Crime and Policing Bill on the criminalisation of children who are victims of exploitation.
Answer: Children and young people, particularly those exploited by county lines gangs, are often used to carry out criminal activity. That is why the Government is introducing a new offence of child criminal exploitation and new civil preventative orders to targe...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' ReleaseMinistry of JusticeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114659More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of systemic factors such as housing, mental health and employment on fixed term recalls.
Answer: The Department recognises that systemic factors such as access to stable housing, mental‑health support and employment opportunities all play an important role in people’s ability to comply with licence conditions and avoid recall. We continue to work to ...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
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