Luke Evans MP: written questions
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Marriage: RelativesMinistry of JusticeTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16079More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to WPQ 12787 answered on 11 November 2024 on Marriage: Relatives, what recent progress he has made on considering [i] marriage law and [ii] placing restrictions on marriages between first cousins.
Answer: The Government has announced that it intends to reform weddings law when parliamentary time allows.The reforms are intended to make weddings law fairer, simpler and more modern, whilst protecting the dignity and significance of marriage. The aim is to lau...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSteroid Drugs: MenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14443More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to WPQ 9089 answered on 19 June 2026 about Steroid Drugs: Young People, if he will hold discussions with [i] local and national health bodies, [ii] academics and [iii] the Men's Health Str
Answer: We are committed to working in partnership with men, academics, stakeholders, research funders, employers, service providers, and important sectors such as media and sport to implement the Men’s Health Strategy. This includes our Men’s Health Academic Net...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordOffences against Children: Disclosure of InformationHome OfficeTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14442More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 16 June to Question 8123 on Offences against Children: Disclosure of Information, if she will hold discussions with (a) the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Lo
Answer: The publication of data by local authorities and the Crown Prosecution Service are matters for the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government and the Attorney General respectively.The Home Office is focused on delivering the recommen...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSchool Meals: MeatDepartment for EducationTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14441More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance her Department provides to schools on the (a) sourcing of stunned and non stunned meats for school diners and (b) the labelling of meat based on methods of slaughter for school diners.
Answer: The School Food Standards set the mandatory nutritional framework for food and drink provided in state‑funded schools in England. Schools are responsible for the provision of school meals, including the sourcing of ingredients, and can choose how best to ...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: Hinckley and BosworthDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14440More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, to ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Prime Minister's oral contribution of 29 April 2026, official report, Volume 784, column 895, what is the evidential
Answer: 82 general practitioners have been recruited through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) in the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board since October 2024. The data can be found in table 1 of the March 2026 ARRS claims fil...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSteroid DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14439More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will hold discussions with (a) local and national health bodies, (b) academics and (c) the Men's Health Strategy Stakeholder Group on the issues surrounding Anabolic Steroids, IPEDs and SARMS
Answer: We are committed to working in partnership with men, academics, stakeholders, research funders, employers, service providers, and important sectors such as media and sport to implement the Men’s Health Strategy. This includes our Men’s Health Academic Net...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordLeukaemia: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14438More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps he has taken to support the national rollout of the Leukaemia Best Practice Timed Pathway.
Answer: NHS England is supporting development of a suspected haematology cancer timed diagnostic pathway, which is being developed by Leukaemia UK, Lymphoma Action, and Myeloma UK.Publication of this pathway document is expected later this year.
Answered 15 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11195More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the planned timetable is for the complete conclusion of the review of the Carr-Hill formula, and the publication of its findings.
Answer: Phase 1 of the Carr-Hill review concluded in May 2026. The report and recommendations are currently with the Department for consideration. The review’s findings and recommendations will be published in due course by the National Institute for Health and C...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11194More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he expects the National Institute for Health and Care Research to publish findings from phase one of the Carr-Hill review.
Answer: Phase 1 of the Carr-Hill review concluded in May 2026. The report and recommendations are currently with the Department for consideration. The review’s findings and recommendations will be published in due course by the National Institute for Health and C...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDevolutionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9397More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to ensure (a) alignment and (b) consistency of support for non-devolved areas.
Answer: We have not made a direct estimate of the level of funding required for Leicester and Leicestershire to ensure comparable performance with Mayoral Strategic Authorities as they carry out different roles and responsibilities and as a result are funded in d...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: ReorganisationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9396More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking through the local government reorganisation process to ensure the [i] replacement and [ii] sustaining of funding streams previously delivered through nati
Answer: We have not made a direct estimate of the level of funding required for Leicester and Leicestershire to ensure comparable performance with Mayoral Strategic Authorities as they carry out different roles and responsibilities and as a result are funded in d...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government Finance: LeicestershireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9395More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make an estimate of the level of interim funding required for [a] Leicester and [b] Leicestershire to ensure comparable performance with neighbouring combined mayoral
Answer: We have not made a direct estimate of the level of funding required for Leicester and Leicestershire to ensure comparable performance with Mayoral Strategic Authorities as they carry out different roles and responsibilities and as a result are funded in d...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDogs: InsuranceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9139More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 27 May to Question 2168 on Dogs: Insurance, what discussions she had with the Dogs Trust, the Devolved Governments and the insurance sector on the development
Answer: Defra recognises the importance of public safety and responsible dog ownership. The provision of insurance is a commercial decision for insurers and there is currently very limited coverage available for certain types of dogs. No alternative third-party p...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDangerous Dogs: InsuranceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9138More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she made of the potential availability of a replica third-party public liability insurance scheme for owners of exempted dogs, following the Companion Club's announceme
Answer: Defra recognises the importance of public safety and responsible dog ownership. The provision of insurance is a commercial decision for insurers and there is currently very limited coverage available for certain types of dogs. No alternative third-party p...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDangerous Dogs: InsuranceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9137More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate she has made of the cost of re-issuing exemption certificates following the removal of the requirement for third-party public liability insurance for owners of exempted b
Answer: A one-off cost to the Government is expected, estimated to be between £66,000 and £80,000. This includes staff time and the cost of issuing physical certificates, responding to related correspondence and printing and postage costs. There will be no cost t...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDangerous Dogs: ChildrenDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9135More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made about the [i] effectiveness of the potential means of enforcement of the prohibition on children being left unsupervised with banned breeds, and [ii] the c
Answer: Enforcement of the Dangerous Dogs Act is a matter for the police, who have existing powers to take action where necessary. These powers apply to all conditions of exemption, including the prohibition on leaving children unsupervised with banned breed dogs...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSteroid Drugs: Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9089More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to WPQs 2849, 2850 and 2851 answered on 9 June 2026 about Steroid Drugs: Young People, if he will ensure that issues surrounding Anabolic Steroids, IPEDs and SARMs are included in work to
Answer: Since the strategy’s launch, significant work and focus has been on implementing the commitments set out in the Men’s Health Strategy. For example, our landmark partnership with the Premier League will bring together football clubs and government to impro...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSteroid Drugs: Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9088More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to WPQs 2849, 2850 and 2851 answered on 9 June 2026 about Steroid Drugs: Young People, if he will have discussions with the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology on con
Answer: Following the national consultation, Growing up in the Online World, the Government is banning social media companies from offering their services to children under 16 years old. We will take the same approach as Australia. This will capture user-to-user ...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSteroid Drugs: Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9087More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to WPQs 2849, 2850 and 2851 answered on 9 June 2026 about Steroid Drugs: Young People, if he will have discussions with UK Anti Doping on the findings of their 2026 Clean Sport Survey on t
Answer: The Department for Culture, Media and Sport are responsible for anti-doping in sport.In November 2025, the Department of Health and Social Care launched England’s first ever Men’s Health Strategy, which sets out a bold vision to improve the health and wel...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSchool Meals: MeatDepartment for EducationTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9086More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the adequacy of guidance to schools on the [i] sourcing of meats for school dinners and [ii] labelling of meat based on methods of slaughter for school dinners.
Answer: This government is committed to raising the healthiest generation ever. Schools are required to follow the school food standards to ensure that all children can access a healthy, nutritious meal while at school.We have published guidance and resources for...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordOffences against Children: Disclosure of InformationHome OfficeTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8123More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment has she made of current levels of consistency amongst [i] Councils [ii] Police and [iii] CPS of [a] the recording and [b] the publishing of data regarding the background of child sexua
Answer: Having been commissioned by the Home Office, Baroness Casey made clear in her National Audit on Group-Based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, published in June last year, that the recording and publication of data on the background of child sex offende...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMotability: FraudDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8121More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many investigations into potential cases of Motability Fraud have been opened in (a) England, (b) East Midlands and (c) Leicestershire during the last five recorded years.
Answer: The Department does not have information on Motability fraud such as recorded crime, prosecutions and investigations as this is a matter for the Scheme. Motability Foundation is a registered charity regulated by the Charity Commission so is wholly respons...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMotability: FraudDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8114More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many Motability Fraud cases have been classified as police recorded crime in (a) England, (b) East Midlands and (c) Leicestershire during the last five recorded years.
Answer: The Department does not have information on Motability fraud such as recorded crime, prosecutions and investigations as this is a matter for the Scheme. Motability Foundation is a registered charity regulated by the Charity Commission so is wholly respons...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMotability: FraudDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8113More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many prosecutions have been determined for cases of Motability Fraud in (a) England, (b) East Midlands and (c) Leicestershire during the last five recorded years.
Answer: The Department does not have information on Motability fraud such as recorded crime, prosecutions and investigations as this is a matter for the Scheme. Motability Foundation is a registered charity regulated by the Charity Commission so is wholly respons...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Health CertificatesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8112More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she is having with UK border control authorities to ensure staff training about the need for Animal Health Certificates at the UK border.
Answer: Checks on pets travelling from Great Britain (GB) into the EU, requiring an Animal Health Certificate (AHC), are completed on behalf of the competent authority in the member state of destination rather than by UK authorities. Checks on pets entering GB ar...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
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