Luke Evans MP: written questions
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FiresDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21843More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to WPQ 13718 answered on 1 July 2026 about Fires, what steps she is taking with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to assess the effectiveness of the jo
Answer: MHCLG and Defra are jointly coordinating work on current and future risk mapping, including risk hotspots and national-level risk assessments. Measures have been taken to reduce wildfire risk including the ban on the sale of disposable barbecues introduce...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordFiresMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21842More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to WPQ 13718 answered on 1 July 2026 about Fires, if she will undertake an assessment of the effectiveness of the New Dimensions 2 programme and the impact of the progra
Answer: The Government is investing approximately £97m under the New Dimensions 2 programme to uplift and replace national resilience assets. This is the largest scale upgrade of these assets in almost twenty years. This investment includes a pilot national wildf...
Answered 21 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordFiresMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21841More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to WPQ 13718 answered on 1 July 2026 on Fires, what steps will the National Resilience Wildlife Advisor take to assess the impact of the wildfires in 2026 on whether fur
Answer: Fire and rescue services are fully aware of the growing risk of wildfires and, working with their Local Resilience Forum partners, are responsible for maintaining the necessary plans and capabilities required to manage that risk.Each fire and rescue autho...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordFires: Military AidMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21840More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of his Department supporting the national response to wildfires, and whether an assessment may be required to consider how bambi buckets could be used to
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to question 24227 on the 8 September 2026.https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-08-28/24772
Answered 24 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordGambling: AddictionsDepartment for Digital, Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 21839More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to tackle the practices of illegal and unlicensed gambling operators to ensure that consumers are supported from gambling harm.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordGambling: AddictionsDepartment for Digital, Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21838More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the work by the Gambling Industry to reduce gambling harm amongst consumers.
Answer: We are committed to working with industry to strengthen protections and reduce the risk of gambling-related harm. Since the election we have worked with a wide range of stakeholders, including the Gambling Commission, to raise standards. We consistently m...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordGambling: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21837More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions is she having with [a] ICBs and [b] NHS Trusts on the trends and levels in usage of gambling support services.
Answer: NHS England will be developing a national commissioning specification to ensure consistent, high-quality care across all gambling treatment and support services nationwide. Given the evolving evidence landscape and NHS England’s plans to allocate funding ...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordJodrell Bank Observatory: FinanceDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21836More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with the Science and Technologies Facilities Council on the potential impact of the withdrawal of funding for e-Merlin at the Jodrell Bank on the
Answer: I met with the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Executive Chair, Professor Michele Dougherty, in August to discuss the council’s strategic programmes and infrastructure investments. Current funding for e-MERLIN remains in place until 31 Ma...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordScienceDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21835More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, following the redistribution of the responsibilities of the Department for Science and Technology, what steps he is taking to support UK science interests and investment abroad.
Answer: This Government remains committed to driving UK science interests and investment through our international engagement. My department will continue to support research and innovation partnerships with priority countries, maintain the UK’s participation in ...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordScience and Technology: FinanceDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21834More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, following the redistribution of the responsibilities of the Department for Science and Technology, what steps he is taking to ensure the effective oversight of science and technolo
Answer: The government remains committed to ensuring effective oversight of science and technology investment across departments.Individual departments remain responsible for their own science and technology budgets. Following the transfer of science and innovati...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordScience and Technology Facilities CouncilDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21833More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with the Science and Technologies Facilities Council about the impact of [i] increasing energy costs and [ii] changing foreign exchange rates due
Answer: I met with the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Executive Chair, Professor Michele Dougherty, in August to discuss the council’s strategic programmes and infrastructure investments. UK Research and Innovation undertook a comprehensive, evi...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordScience: East MidlandsDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21832More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of the role played by [i] Leicestershire and [ii] East Midlands in the fostering of scientific expertise and knowledge to [a] ad
Answer: Innovation is central to delivering good growth in every part of the UK. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) invested £596 million in the East Midlands in 2023/24, including £172 million in Leicestershire, Rutland & Northamptonshire.Up to £20 million ha...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSteroid Drugs: Young PeopleDepartment for Digital, Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21831More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to WPQ 9087 answered on 17 Jul 2026 about Steroid Drugs: Young People, what recent discussions she has had with UK Anti Doping on the findings of their 2026 Clean Sport Survey o
Answer: I support the work of UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) to tackle misinformation around image and performance enhancing drugs including SARMs. In addition to their ongoing work to educate athletes on the health risks of performance enhancing drugs, UKAD produced educ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAssessments: TemperatureDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19465More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if the Department will consider the flow of the academic year and how exams are scheduled in light of extreme weather events.
Answer: The department has published guidance about hot weather and heatwaves and is available at: https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2026/06/hot-weather-and-heatwaves-guidance-for-schools-and-other-education-settings/. The guidance is based on UK Health Security A...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: TemperatureDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19464More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps is the Department taking to learn about the impacts of the 2026 heatwaves to inform the future needs of schools during extreme temperatures.
Answer: The department takes periods of hot weather and heatwaves seriously and has published a climate risk assessment, available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/impact-of-uk-climate-change-risk-on-the-delivery-of-education/summary-of-findings-in-...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration Controls: FranceHome OfficeTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19463More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions she has had with her French counterpart on steps to ensure adequate passport control staff at the Eurotunnel and Calais Port.
Answer: There has been extensive ministerial and official level engagement between the UK government and France on ensuring border fluidity at the short straits over the summer period, including securing assurances on Police aux Frontières staffing at the juxtapo...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordLabyrinthitis: Voluntary OrganisationsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19462More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance NHS England provides to balance disorder services on signposting patients to voluntary sector and peer-support organisations.
Answer: Vestibular and balance disorders can significantly affect an individual's balance, mobility, and ability to carry out daily activities, which may in some cases affect their ability to work. The Government remains committed to improving timely diagnosis an...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordLabyrinthitis: EmploymentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19461More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of chronic balance disorders on employment outcomes and economic productivity.
Answer: Vestibular and balance disorders can significantly affect an individual's balance, mobility, and ability to carry out daily activities, which may in some cases affect their ability to work. The Government remains committed to improving timely diagnosis an...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordLabyrinthitis: General PractitionersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19460More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve GP awareness and recognition of serious balance disorders.
Answer: Vestibular and balance disorders can significantly affect an individual's balance, mobility, and ability to carry out daily activities, which may in some cases affect their ability to work. The Government remains committed to improving timely diagnosis an...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordLabyrinthitis: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19459More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has considered establishing regional centres for the diagnosis and treatment of complex balance disorders.
Answer: Vestibular and balance disorders can significantly affect an individual's balance, mobility, and ability to carry out daily activities, which may in some cases affect their ability to work. The Government remains committed to improving timely diagnosis an...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordLabyrinthitis: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19458More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of regional variation in access to specialist diagnosis and treatment services for patients with vestibular and balance disorders.
Answer: Vestibular and balance disorders can significantly affect an individual's balance, mobility, and ability to carry out daily activities, which may in some cases affect their ability to work. The Government remains committed to improving timely diagnosis an...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordLabyrinthitis: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19457More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the average waiting time was for a patient referred for specialist assessment of a vestibular or balance disorder in each of the last five years.
Answer: Vestibular and balance disorders can significantly affect an individual's balance, mobility, and ability to carry out daily activities, which may in some cases affect their ability to work. The Government remains committed to improving timely diagnosis an...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPalliative Care: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18733More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has undertaken an assessment of the funding required to achieve the aims set out in the interim update to the Modern Service Framework for Palliative and End of Life.
Answer: The Modern Service Framework for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care was never intended to introduce new, ring‑fenced funding. Its primary purpose is to set the strategic direction for improving palliative care and end-of-life care, including reducing va...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPalliative Care: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18732More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the forthcoming Modern Service Framework for Palliative and End of Life Care will be accompanied by a costed delivery plan.
Answer: The forthcoming Modern Service Framework (MSF) for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care will include a delivery plan to support implementation of the framework. On 4 June, we published an interim update in the form of a Written Ministerial Statement, whic...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Work and Pensions: InternetDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18147More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of expanding online chat facilities as a means for pensioners to raise pension-related queries with the DWP.
Answer: DWP continually reviews how customers access its services and is committed to providing a range of communication channels that meet differing customer needs and preferences.
Answered 20 Jul 2026
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