Lee Anderson MP: written questions
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Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: AshfieldDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94942More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help support people living with (a) Crohn's and (b) Colitis in Ashfield.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving care for people living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, including those in the Ashfield constituency. NHS England supports local integrated care boards to deliver high-quality, timely services through i...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPAYE: Tax Rates and BandsTreasuryTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94841More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to review the freeze on PAYE tax bands.
Answer: The previous Government made the decision to maintain income tax thresholds at their current levels from April 2021 until April 2028. This government is making fair and necessary choices on tax so it can deliver on the public's priorities, including by ma...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: Foreign NationalsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94461More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the answer of 24 November 2025 to question 88331 on Health Services: Foreign Nationals, what discussions his Department has had with NHS England on the cost of treatment for people who
Answer: The Department has had and continues to have regular discussions regarding overseas visitors with NHS England to ensure that the system works as effectively and fairly as possible.
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' Release: ReoffendersMinistry of JusticeTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94432More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prisoners released through the Early Release Scheme have since reoffended.
Answer: This Government inherited prisons days from collapse. We have had no choice but to take decisive action to stop our prisons overflowing and keep the public safe. Reoffending rates are published regularly on an annual and quarterly basis. The most recent...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMedical Equipment: Disability AidsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93807More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce the time taken for the delivery of disability medical equipment to (a) adults and (b) children.
Answer: Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for commissioning services to meet the health needs of their local population, and responsibility for providing equipment to disabled people typically falls to the National Health Service and local authorities...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDisability AidsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93806More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve access to disability medical equipment for (a) adults and (b) children.
Answer: Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for commissioning services to meet the health needs of their local population, and responsibility for providing equipment to disabled people typically falls to the National Health Service and local authorities...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordUtilities: Older PeopleTreasuryTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93223More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent estimate she has made of the number of older people unable to pay utility bills.
Answer: We’re committed to helping pensioners with the cost of living and ensuring financial security in retirement. The State Pension is the foundation of that support. At Autumn Budget 2025 we announced that, in line with the Government’s commitment to the Trip...
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordUtilities: Older PeopleTreasuryTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93222More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to support older people with the cost of utility bills.
Answer: We’re committed to helping pensioners with the cost of living and ensuring financial security in retirement. The State Pension is the foundation of that support. At Autumn Budget 2025 we announced that, in line with the Government’s commitment to the Trip...
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordClimate Change Convention: CostsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92866More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an estimate of the cost to the public purse of the COP30 climate summit.
Answer: The UK Government has rigorous processes in place to ensure costs for COP summits are managed effectively and represent value for money. A full cost will be confirmed and published once all expenditure is finalised.
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRailway Stations: Visual ImpairmentDepartment for TransportTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92862More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to improve the availability of tactile paving on platform edges at train stations.
Answer: All stations in England now have platform edge safety tactiles installed. The final station in Scotland is currently scheduled to have them installed by the end of December and the final station in Wales, currently closed for rebuilding, will have tactile...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBuildings: DisabilityMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92861More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to ensure that newly constructed buildings have good disability access.
Answer: The government recognises how important home adaptations are in enabling disabled people to live as independently as possible in a safe and suitable environment. The Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) is a capital grant administered by local authorities in E...
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBuildings: DisabilityMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92860More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to support the adaptation of existing buildings to support better disability access.
Answer: The government recognises how important home adaptations are in enabling disabled people to live as independently as possible in a safe and suitable environment. The Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) is a capital grant administered by local authorities in E...
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDisability: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92859More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his department are taking to ensure people have access to adequate counselling support for disability diagnoses.
Answer: We want disabled people’s access to, and experience of, healthcare services to be equitable, effective, and responsive to their needs. More people, including those experiencing depression and anxiety associated with a disability, now have better access to...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordME/CFS: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92858More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of testing for other commonly linked conditions when running diagnosis tests for ME/CFS.
Answer: The Department recognises the significant challenges faced by individuals living with multiple complex conditions such as myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). Our approach focuses on...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordEhlers-Danlos Syndrome and ME/CFS: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92857More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment they are taking to help support people living with ME/CFS and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome simultaneously.
Answer: The Department recognises the significant challenges faced by individuals living with multiple complex conditions such as myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). Our approach focuses on...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordME/CFS: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92856More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his department are taking to improve the reliability of ME/CFS diagnosis tests.
Answer: We have outlined our approach to supporting myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), research in the ME/CFS Final Delivery Plan published in July. These steps include a research showcase event, a new funding opportunity ...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPupils: ME/CFSDepartment for EducationTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92855More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure teachers receive the necessary training to support pupils with ME/CFS.
Answer: The department engages regularly with schools on a range of issues.Schools should ensure they are aware of any pupils with medical conditions and have policies and processes in place to ensure these can be well managed. Governing bodies must ensure that t...
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPupils: ME/CFSDepartment for EducationTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92854More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she has had with (a) primary and (b) secondary schools on support for pupils living with ME.
Answer: The department engages regularly with schools on a range of issues.Schools should ensure they are aware of any pupils with medical conditions and have policies and processes in place to ensure these can be well managed. Governing bodies must ensure that t...
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordME/CFS: Health EducationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92853More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help increase awareness of ME symptoms.
Answer: We published the final delivery plan (FDP) for myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), on 22 July, which focuses on boosting research, improving attitudes and education, and bettering the lives of people with this debil...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordME/CFS: Children and Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92850More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help support children and young people with ME/CFS.
Answer: We published the final delivery plan (FDP) for myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), on 22 July, which focuses on boosting research, improving attitudes and education, and bettering the lives of people with this debil...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordME/CFS: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92848More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support research into ME/CFS.
Answer: We have outlined our approach to supporting myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), research in the ME/CFS Final Delivery Plan published in July. These steps include a research showcase event, a new funding opportunity ...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordME/CFS: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92847More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve access to ME/CFS support in Ashfield.
Answer: Residents of Ashfield with myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), are supported primarily through the Community Pain Management Service (CPMS), commissioned by the NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Boa...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordTobacco: Retail TradeTreasuryTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92805More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of penalties for people engaged in the illegal trade of tobacco products.
Answer: HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has a robust strategy to tackle the illicit tobacco trade which can be found here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/stubbing-out-the-problem-a-new-strategy-to-tackle-illicit-tobacco/stubbing-out-the-problem-a-new-s...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTrading Standards: StaffDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92804More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many Trading Standards enforcement officers there were in each (a) region, (b) local authority area and (c) parliamentary constituency in each year for the past 5 years.
Answer: Trading Standards enforcement officers are the responsibility of individual Local Authorities.
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordTobacco: Retail TradeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92802More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many people have been a) arrested b) charged and c) convicted in relation to (i) underage and (ii) illicit sales of cigarettes each year for the past five years.
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade does not hold this data.
Answered 1 Dec 2025
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