Liz Jarvis MP: written questions
562 published records · newest first.
Written questions
Aviation: FuelsDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124220More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment her Department has made of trends in the level of jet fuel availability and pricing; what discussions she has had with airlines and industry stakeholders on fuel costs; and what assessmen
Answer: The Government is monitoring the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on fuel supplies, including jet fuel. In coordination with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero we have worked with fuel suppliers, airlines and airports to understand l...
Answered 17 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMast Cell Activation SyndromeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124217More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether Mast Cell Activation Syndrome is recognised within NHS England; whether national diagnostic guidelines for MCAS are being developed, including in relation to its association with neurologic
Answer: NHS England recognises mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and that patients may experience a spectrum of clinical presentations and symptoms making diagnosis challenging.NHS England is considering publishing guidance to help integrated care commission ...
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordInternet: FraudHome OfficeTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123825More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what timetable her Department has set for completing consideration of the proposals of the Independent Review of Fraud; how she will monitor the effectiveness of the Fraud Strategy 2026–2029 in reduci
Answer: The Government has received the Independent Review of Disclosure and Fraud Offence’s second report, Fraud in the Digital Age, and will publish it this in due course, alongside a statement of proposals progressed.Effectiveness of the Fraud Strategy 2026-20...
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: ApprenticesDepartment for EducationTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123823More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the availability and accessibility of supported apprenticeships and supported internships for young people with Education, Health and Care Plans; whether a centrally h
Answer: Since 2022, the department has invested around £33 million in supported internships to provide more opportunities for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to transition into sustained, paid employment.As set out in the SEND ...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordTaxis: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123802More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the structure and variability of commission fees charged by ride-hailing platforms to drivers in the UK; and what steps he is taking to ensure transparency an
Answer: The Department recognises the importance of ride-hailing platforms to the UK transport industry and continues to monitor published research and correspondence on employment practices in the sector.Commission arrangements are a contractual arrangement betw...
Answered 17 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: EastleighDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122763More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of declining pupil numbers on school budgets in Eastleigh constituency; and what steps her Department is taking to support schools experiencing financial def
Answer: School funding is increasing nationally by £1.7 billion in 2026/27, meaning that the core school budget will total £67 billion compared to £65.3 billion in 2025/26.Southampton and Hampshire local authorities allocate school funding for the constituency of...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEar, Nose and Throat Conditions: SurgeryDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121860More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions his Department has had with Integrated Care Boards in South East England on the suspension of funding for septoplasty, turbinate surgery and functional septorhinoplasty.
Answer: Integrated care boards are responsible for commissioning National Health Services for their local populations and for deciding which treatments are routinely offered, based on clinical evidence, local need, and available resources. Decisions about individ...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordYoti: Data ProtectionDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121853More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if she will review the findings of the Spanish Data Protection Agency regarding the handling of biometric and personal data by Yoti; what safeguards are in place to help ensure that the
Answer: Yoti provides a range of digital identity and facial age estimation services, and its Digital ID app service is certified against the UK digital verification services trust framework. Services certified against the framework are entitled to be on a statut...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordChild Maintenance Service: StandardsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121511More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of legal oversight and procedural safeguards in the enforcement processes used by the Child Maintenance Service; and if he will review (a) the pro
Answer: The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) exists to ensure that children receive the financial support they are entitled to. When parents fail to financially support their children CMS have a range of enforcement powers that are provided for in the 1991 Child S...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCare Workers: ParkingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121506More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of parking fines on care workers providing in-home services; and if he will issue further (a) guidance and (b) introduce measures to
Answer: The Department has not made a formal assessment of the impact of parking fines on care workers providing in‑home services.Parking policy is devolved to local authorities, which already have the discretion to offer exemptions or dedicated permit schemes fo...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMast Cell Activation SyndromeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121248More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support research into Mast Cell Activation Syndrome; and what steps he is taking to improve training for NHS healthcare professionals in the diagnosis and man
Answer: The Department funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The NIHR funds clinical, public health, and social care research and works in partnership with the National Health Service, universities, local government, o...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMeningitis: Health EducationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121238More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve awareness and prevention of all strains of meningitis among students and school staff; and whether he has reviewed the adequacy of current guidelines relating to
Answer: Meningococcal disease, both meningitis and septicaemia, is an uncommon but serious disease caused by meningococcal bacteria. The MenACWY vaccine offers good protection against several strains of meningococcal disease and is routinely offered to teenagers ...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGyms and Health Services: Private SectorDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121147More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if his Department will take steps to help support private gym and health facilities facing rising operating costs.
Answer: The Government recognises pressures from rising operating costs on small businesses, including private gyms and health facilities. From April 2026, we are introducing permanently lower business‑rate multipliers for retail, hospitality and leisure properti...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMusculoskeletal Disorders: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121134More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the access to (a) treatment and (b) support services for people with musculoskeletal conditions.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of access to treatment and support services for people with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions.To improve access to treatment for those with MSK conditions, we are working to deliver the Getting It Right First Time (...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArthritis: Children and Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121129More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support children and young people with arthritis.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting children and young people with arthritis to ensure they get timely, quality care.Services for children with suspected arthritis are commissioned in line with the national service specification for paediatric rheum...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRespiratory Diseases: EastleighDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121127More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will make an assessment of (a) the prevalence of respiratory disease and (b) the number of emergency hospital admissions for respiratory conditions in Eastleigh constituency compa
Answer: Data is available for emergency Finished Admission Episodes (FAEs) where there was a primary diagnosis of 'respiratory conditions’. The following table shows the number of FAEs where there was a primary diagnosis of 'respiratory conditions’ for Eastleigh ...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Relations with EU: TransportCabinet OfficeTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121120More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what discussions he has had with the Department for Transport on their priorities for the 2026 UK-EU summit.
Answer: Cabinet Office Ministers and officials have regular and ongoing discussions with counterparts across the Department for Transport regarding a wide range of policy issues, including preparations for the upcoming 2026 UK-EU summit. These discussions are fac...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBereavement Support PaymentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 9 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118958More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of Bereavement Support Payment for widows and widowers raising dependent children; and what steps he is taking to provide longer-term support for
Answer: Bereavement Support Payment (BSP) aims to provide support during the acute period following a bereavement by way of an initial lump sum followed by up to 18 monthly instalments with a higher amount paid for those with children. Where longer-term financial...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness: Operating CostsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 908254More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to support businesses with their operating costs.
Answer: We are committed to reducing operating costs for all UK businesses, including those in Eastleigh and across Hampshire.We are reducing the annual administrative burden of regulation by £5.6bn by 2029, enabling UK businesses to unlock growth and boost innov...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordVaccine Damage Payment SchemeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118293More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what his Department's expected timetable is for completing consideration of reforms to the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme; and when he expects to bring forward proposals for reform of that scheme.
Answer: We would like to reiterate our deepest sympathies to all those individuals who have experienced harm following vaccination, and to their families.The Government recognises that concerns have been raised in relation to the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme. Mi...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSilica: Health and SafetyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118292More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of regulatory protections against occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica; whether he plans to review workplace exposure limits and
Answer: Great Britain has a well-established regulatory framework under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended) (COSHH) that requires employers to control exposure to substances that can cause ill health, such as respirable cry...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLiquefied Natural Gas: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117930More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to reduce UK exposure to potential global LNG market volatility, after the suspension of LNG production by QatarEnergy.
Answer: The UK benefits from a wide variety of gas supply sources, including the UK Continental Shelf, pipeline imports from reliable partners like Norway, Belgium and the Netherlands, as well as significant LNG import capability. This limits our reliance on any ...
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: ShortagesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117929More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to mitigate the potential impacts of fuel supply disruption arising from surges in demand.
Answer: The Government is closely monitoring fuel supply and demand in light of the situation in the Middle East. The UK benefits from strong and diverse security of fuel supplies and we are engaging with industry to ensure supply and demand remains resilient.
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordThe Anti-Slavery Collective: StandardsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 4 Mar 2026WithdrawnUIN 117928More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the Charity Commission on the adequacy of the (a) financial structure and (b) governance arrangements of the Anti-Slavery Collective.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordUSA: Immigration ControlsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117927More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the British ambassador in Washington has had discussions with US officials on (a) the safety and welfare of British nationals attending 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 6 January in response to Question 101336.
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament record
Published records only — not a full account of an MP’s work. How we work →