Martin Wrigley MP: written questions

Written questions

• Mobile Phones: TheftHome OfficeTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16703More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the oral evidence to the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee on 3 June 2025, HC 523, whether the Department plans to publish a written update on progress with actions relati

  Answer: The Government remains committed to tackling mobile phone theft and is working closely with police forces, mobile network operators and device manufacturers to reduce the value of stolen devices and prevent criminals from profiting from this crime.We welc...

  Answered 13 Jul 2026

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• NHS: Data ProtectionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16702More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, who has custody over the encryption keys used to protect data held within the NHS Federated Data Platform and the Privacy Enhancing Technologies.

  Answer: NHS England owns the keys. The Privacy Enhancing Technology (PET) software generates, controls, and stores the key values securely, so they are not accessible to human users.The use of encryption keys is strictly controlled by NHS England for the NHS Fede...

  Answered 14 Jul 2026

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• Youth Mobility SchemeCabinet OfficeTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16701More

  Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will consider the implementation of enabling powers within the European Partnership Bill to support a future UK-EU youth mobility scheme for young professionals.

  Answer: The European Partnership Bill will provide a framework of powers to ensure agreements with the European Union can be implemented now and in the future. Any youth experience scheme with the EU would provide a dedicated immigration pathway for young people ...

  Answered 13 Jul 2026

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• Parking: Private SectorMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16700More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when the impact assessment for the statutory Private Parking Code of Practice will be completed; and what the maximum parking cap and debt recovery fee for motorists will be.

  Answer: In accordance with the Better Regulation Framework the private parking Impact Assessment will undergo independent scrutiny by the Regulatory Policy Committee before the government takes its final decisions on the Code.The maximum parking cap and debt reco...

  Answered 15 Jul 2026

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• Folic AcidDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16699More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to written question 11338 on Folic Acid, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the policy on prostate cancer rates and fetal death rates.

  Answer: Folic acid fortification was recommended by the Committee on Medical Aspects of Food and Nutrition Policy (COMA) in 2000 and by its successor the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) in 2006, after an extensive review of the evidence on folat...

  Answered 15 Jul 2026

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• National Grid: Wind PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16698More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to increase grid capacity to enable a reduction in wind curtailment.

  Answer: The current extent of grid constraints reflects years of underinvestment, with new network infrastructure development having lagged the expansion of new generation. That is why we are delivering the biggest upgrade to Great Britain’s electricity network i...

  Answered 15 Jul 2026

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• Cadets: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16181More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans his Department has to support the expansion of cadet forces through (a) funding of infrastructure, (b) adult volunteer recruitment and retention, and (c) new cadet activities and qualifications.

  Answer: The Government fully recognises the significant benefits that participation in the Cadet Forces brings to young people, communities and wider society. The Strategic Defence Review recommended a 30% increase in cadet numbers and, following the publication ...

  Answered 13 Jul 2026

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