Jo Platt MP: written questions
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Written questions
Special Educational Needs: DyslexiaDepartment for EducationTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 320More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will publish the number of pupils in England receiving SEN support for literacy and dyslexia.
Answer: The department continuously seeks to update and build its evidence base on the prevalence of different types of special educational needs (SEN). The department publishes annual statistics on the primary and secondary types of need for pupils receiving SEN...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: DyslexiaDepartment for EducationTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 319More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of collecting data on the number of pupils in each local authority receiving SEN support for literacy and dyslexia, particularly in relation to (a
Answer: The department continuously seeks to update and build its evidence base on the prevalence of different types of special educational needs (SEN). The department publishes annual statistics on the primary and secondary types of need for pupils receiving SEN...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordMusic: ProductionDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 312More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has considered the potential merits of providing support for independent producers impacted by inflation in talent, locations and IP acquisition.
Answer: The UK’s independent production sector plays a vital role in our world-leading creative economy. We recognise that the current market is challenging for many independent producers, which is why we are providing support though a generous 53% tax credit for...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordMusic: StreamingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 311More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if her Department will take steps to support rights retention for independent producers in negotiations with global streaming platforms.
Answer: The UK’s independent production sector plays a vital role in our world-leading creative economy. We recognise that the current market is challenging for many independent producers, which is why we are providing support though a generous 53% tax credit for...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordMusic: StreamingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 310More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of consulting on sub-quotas within future investment obligations to ensure a defined proportion of streamer spend is directed to independent
Answer: The UK’s independent production sector plays a vital role in our world-leading creative economy. We recognise that the current market is challenging for many independent producers, which is why we are providing support though a generous 53% tax credit for...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordLong Covid: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 130072More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that primary and secondary care services have the capacity and expertise to meet demand for Long COVID assessment and treatment.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordLong Covid: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 130071More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure ICBs standardise Long COVID care across regions.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordLong CovidDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 130070More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure doctors and hospital staff receive adequate training and up-to-date awareness on Long-COVID and related post-viral conditions.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordSheltered HousingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127831More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of expanded Integrated Retirement Community provision on NHS and social care expenditure.
Answer: We recognise the important role integrated retirement communities play in providing high quality, safe, and suitable homes which can help people stay independent and healthy for longer and reduce the need to draw on health and social care provision.The Go...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127819More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate she has made of the number of children with SEND are out of education.
Answer: The department publishes data on compulsory school-aged children missing education (children not registered at school or otherwise receiving suitable education). In autumn 2025/26, local authorities in England reported 34,700 children missing education.Of...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127818More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to help ensure that individual needs are assessed and met through Specialist Provision Packages.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127817More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of developing a joint workforce plan with the Department for Health and Social Care to support sustainability of Experts at Hand service.
Answer: The department is working closely with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reforms, including delivery of the Experts at Hand offer, strengthening joint workforce planning an...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: BuildingsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127492More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of the reuse and retrofitting of existing buildings as a lower carbon alternative to demolition and new build construction.
Answer: The Department recognises that the reuse and retrofitting of existing buildings can offer significant carbon benefits compared to demolition and new build, by avoiding emissions associated with new materials and construction. Improving the efficiency of e...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: North WestDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125454More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the need for (a) station upgrades and (b) improved integration between national rail services and devolved transport systems in order to support increased capacity and
Answer: Greater integration between national rail and devolved transport systems like Manchester’s Bee Network is key to improving connectivity within, and between, our great cities in the North. Our newly published Better Connected national transport strategy se...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNorthern Powerhouse RailDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125453More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what mechanisms her Department has put in place to consult and communicate with the North’s (a) mayoral combined authorities, (b) local authorities and (b) local stakeholders and communities on the planning and
Answer: This government recognises the importance of local knowledge and expertise in successful delivery of major infrastructure projects and is committed to delivering NPR in partnership with Mayors and local leaders. As agreed in the compact agreements with Ma...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: North WestDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125452More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, to publish her Department’s economic forecast on the impact of Northern Powerhouse Rail and the Liverpool–Manchester Railway on (a) regional productivity, (b) labour market access and (c) job and skills creatio
Answer: The Northern Growth Strategy: Case for Change set out this Government’s ambitions for Northern Powerhouse Rail, which will deliver a turn-up-and-go railway along the Northern Growth Corridor from Liverpool to York and forms a key part of the strategy to r...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordADHD: Patient Choice SchemesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124908More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will consider a nationally defined prescribing pathway for ADHD within Right to Choose services.
Answer: Building on the work of the independent ADHD Taskforce, on 4 December 2025 my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, announced an independent review into the prevalence and support for mental health conditions, attention defici...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUrban Areas: RegenerationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124906More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what progress he has made on the High Streets Strategy; and whether that strategy will include illicit trade on high streets.
Answer: High streets are at the heart of local communities, supporting jobs, local businesses and social connection. The Government recognises that illicit trade can undermine the success of our high streets and threaten legitimate traders. Government is working ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUrban Areas: FraudMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124905More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of illegal trade on high streets and communities.
Answer: High streets are at the heart of local communities, supporting jobs, local businesses and social connection. The Government recognises that illicit trade can undermine the success of our high streets and threaten legitimate traders. Government is working ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordME/CFS: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124256More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, to outline what interim arrangements will be put in place to ensure care and support for people with very severe ME, following the decision to pause development of a national specialist service for
Answer: The Government published the ME/CFS Final Delivery Plan in July 2025, which is available at the following link:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mecfs-the-final-delivery-planThe plan focuses on three main areas to improve care and support for tho...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBuildings: VATTreasuryTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124250More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of reducing VAT on the repair, maintenance and retrofit of existing buildings on (a) the viability of bringing older high-street and town-centre buildings back in
Answer: VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption, and the 20 per cent standard rate applies to most goods and services, this includes most construction work. Exceptions to the standard rate have always been limited and balanced against affordability considerations...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPre-school Education: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124228More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has considered moving from a term-time funding model to a year-round model for early years entitlements.
Answer: It is our ambition that all families have access to high-quality, affordable and flexible early education and care, giving every child the best start in life and delivering on our Plan for Change.Children become eligible for the working parent entitlement...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPre-school Education: Labour TurnoverDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124227More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to improve (a) recruitment, (b) retention, (c) career progression and (d) workload in the early years workforce.
Answer: The early years workforce is at the heart of our mission to give every child the best start in life and deliver the Plan for Change. This is why the department is supporting the sector to attract talented staff and childminders by creating conditions for ...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 908472More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Defence Industrial Strategy 2025 on Northern Ireland.
Answer: This month has shown just how volatile the world is and the importance of the investment this Government is making in our defences.My assessment is that the Defence Growth Deal’s potential is transformative for businesses small and large across Northern I...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry and Retail Trade: FinanceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 6 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118562More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to financially support retail and hospitality businesses on the high street.
Answer: The government is taking significant steps to support retail and hospitality businesses on high streets. From April 2026, we are introducing permanently lower business‑rates multipliers for retail, hospitality and leisure properties, worth nearly £900 mil...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
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