Lee Anderson MP: written questions
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Chinese Embassy: Planning PermissionForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114180More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what security assessments her Department undertook ahead of the approval of the planned Chinese Embassy by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Governmen
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the statement made by the Security Minister on 20 January.
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114178More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she considered the the future of Diego Garcia after the 99-year lease agreed in the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill expires.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the details of the duration of the treaty set out in the Explanatory Memorandum published on 22 May 2025, and to the extensive discussion of all these issues that has subsequently taken place during the passage of the Bill.
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114177More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what estimate she has made of the cost of the public purse of the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the details of the forecast cost at the time, and duration of the treaty set out in the Explanatory Memorandum published on 22 May 2025, and to the extensive discussion of all these issues and methodologies that has subsequently ...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordChagossiansForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114176More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with members of the Chagossian community in Britain.
Answer: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office officials have met Chagossian individuals and groups over 30 times since 2024. I have met with Chagossian groups and individuals four times. The new Chagossian Contact Group has held meetings in September and D...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: CultureForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114175More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what (a) cultural and (b) arts related projects have received UK foreign aid funding in the last year.
Answer: The Hon Member can find details of all projects funded through Official Development Assistance on the Development Tracker website.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordJapan: Foreign RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114174More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government it taking to strengthen international relations with Japan.
Answer: The UK-Japan bilateral relationship is at its strongest in decades, underpinned by our enhanced Global Strategic Partnership. As the Prime Minister set out in his statement to the House on 2 February, our priorities for deepening our partnership further i...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordIron and SteelDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114173More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will commit to increasing domestic steel production.
Answer: The steel strategy, to be published in early 2026, will set out a long-term vision for a competitive, decarbonised sector, with the aim of attracting new private investment to secure UK steelmaking and increasing overall levels of UK based production.We’r...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordIron and SteelDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114172More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if his Department will make an assessment on the adequacy of domestic steel production in the context of global (a) conflict and (b) economic challenges.
Answer: As part of the forthcoming Steel Strategy, we have commissioned an analysis of future UK steel demand and domestic production capabilities over the next 25 years. This analysis will form part of the evidence base for the Steel Strategy and will be publish...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMining: EmploymentDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114171More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to bring skilled jobs to former coalfield communities.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 15th January 2026 to question UIN 104368 (Written questions and answers - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament)
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: Older PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114169More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of digital health forms on elderly people's access to health services.
Answer: National Health Service organisations must ensure all patients have equitable access to care, and that decisions or policies do not unfairly disadvantage people or lead to an increase in inequalities. All NHS organisations are legally obliged to not discr...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners and NursesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114168More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what data his Department holds on the total percentage of (a) nurses and (b) General Practitioners in the NHS who were trained overseas.
Answer: NHS England publishes monthly Hospital and Community Health Services workforce statistics for England which includes data on the self-reported nationality of National Health Service staff, which may not be the same as the country which they trained in but...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMinimum Wage: Young PeopleDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114129More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of minimum wage changes on employment opportunities for 18-20 year olds.
Answer: We remain committed to removing discriminatory adult age band. From 1 April, the National Minimum Wage rate for 18 to 20 year olds will increase by 8.5 per cent, continuing to narrow the gap with the National Living Wage and moving towards a single adult ...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPrivate Sector: RecruitmentTreasuryTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114128More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of employer costs on recruitment freezes the private sector.
Answer: Economic growth is this government’s number one priority. The OBR’s November forecast, which accounts for the impacts of government policy, judge that employment will increase in every year of the forecast, and will be higher in every year, than in their ...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUnemploymentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114127More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to help tackle (a) unemployment rates and (b) job displacement.
Answer: Economic growth is this Government’s first mission; we are committed to creating good jobs, helping more people into work and raising living standards. DWP is tackling unemployment by reshaping our employment support offer to break down barriers related t...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness: ClosuresDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114125More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of business closures on the UK economy.
Answer: The latest statistics show that, on average, 312,000 businesses closed per year between 2019-2024, with 280,000 businesses closing in 2024. However, business births have exceeded closures over this period.The table below illustrates the total business clo...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordUnemploymentTreasuryTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114122More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of costs for businesses on unemployment levels.
Answer: Economic growth is this government’s number one priority. Businesses have choices about how they respond to changes in their costs, including through adjusting profits, prices, and patterns of employment, meaning employment is not mechanically affected by...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: EmploymentTreasuryTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114121More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to help SMEs to increase employment opportunities.
Answer: We are helping SMEs grow and employ more people through our largest ever injection of capital into the British Business Bank. Over the next five years, the British Business Bank will increase annual deployment by two-thirds, aiming to unlock around £26 bi...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordUnemploymentTreasuryTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114120More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of her policies on levels of unemployment.
Answer: Economic growth is this government’s number one priority. The OBR’s November forecast, which accounts for the impacts of government policy, judges that employment will increase in every year of the forecast, and will be higher in every year than in their ...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPregnancy: UltrasonicsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112889More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential mental impact of delays to getting an ultrasound scan on pregnant women.
Answer: Women are usually offered two ultrasound scans during their pregnancy, around weeks 12 and 20, although more may be recommended based on their health and the pregnancy. No assessment has been made of the potential mental impact of delays to getting an ult...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUltrasonics: Waiting ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112888More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what data his Department holds on the waiting time for emergency ultrasound scans at Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB hospitals.
Answer: The Department does not hold information on waiting times for emergency ultrasound scans.However, in December 2025, the NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board carried out 2,021 unscheduled, or emergency, non-obstetric ultrasound tests. U...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUltrasonics: Waiting ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112887More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what targets his Department has for NHS trusts regarding wait times for an ultrasound scan.
Answer: We are committed to transforming diagnostic services and will support the National Health Service to increase diagnostic capacity to bring down the size of the list and reduce waiting times, including for ultrasound.The National Imaging Data Collection (N...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUltrasonics: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112886More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of NHS ultrasound provision.
Answer: We are committed to transforming diagnostic services and will support the National Health Service to increase diagnostic capacity to bring down the size of the list and reduce waiting times, including for ultrasound.The National Imaging Data Collection (N...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPregnancy: UltrasonicsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112884More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure pregnant women can access an emergency ultrasound scan in NHS hospitals within 24 hours of coming into A&E.
Answer: Pregnant women presenting at accident and emergency departments should be assessed and will receive additional care, such as further investigations, which may include an ultrasound scan, where clinical assessment indicates a need.Only in the context of th...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment: Older PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112803More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to help improve employment opportunities for older people.
Answer: Work helps everyone play active and fulfilling roles in society while building financial security for retirement, and we recognise the wealth of skills and experience that older workers bring both to the workplace and the economy. We are committed to supp...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMedia: DiscriminationDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112802More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has made a recent assessment of trends in the level of ageism in the media sector.
Answer: There are processes in place to track and monitor diversity data across the media, including a statutory role for Ofcom under the Communications Act 2003 to promote diversity and inclusion in the TV and radio sector. As part of this, broadcasters provide ...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
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