Melanie Onn MP: written questions
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General Practitioners: SurgeryDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118214More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what methodology his Department used to calculate tariffs set out in the Minor Surgery Directed Enhanced Service for (a) joint injections and (b) minor surgical excisions.
Answer: Practices sign up to deliver the Minor Surgery Directed Enhanced Service. The Primary Medical Services (Directed Enhanced Services) Directions 2025 set out the national requirements for the Minor Surgery Directed Enhanced Service, with further information...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Libraries: GrimsbyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115579More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions his Department has had with North East Lincolnshire Council on the closure of Grimsby Central Library.
Answer: My Department has held no specific discussions with North East Lincolnshire Council regarding the closure of Grimsby Central Library. In November 2024, the Department agreed a project adjustment request to Grimsby’s Town Deal for the diversion of £3.7m of...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCandidates: TerrorismMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112905More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he take steps though the planned Elections Bill to ensure that individuals convicted of terrorist offences against the United Kingdom at home or abroad are disqualified from s
Answer: There are several existing disqualification criteria for standing as a candidate in elections in the UK which relate to criminal offences. For example, the Elections Act 2022 introduced a disqualification order for those convicted of intimidation or abuse...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSecurity Guards: LicensingHome OfficeTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112782More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the consistency of training and professional standards required of security personnel who require a Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence and those working in secur
Answer: The private security industry plays a crucial role in keeping the public safe and it is critical that there is a high standard of regulatory oversight of the industry. The Security Industry Authority (SIA) provides such oversight by operating the regulato...
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordIndustry: Carbon EmissionsTreasuryTabled 2 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110029More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether HMRC plans to publish draft guidance for industry on the operation of the UK carbon border adjustment mechanism after spring 2026.
Answer: HMRC will publish detailed guidance ahead of 2027. The government recognises such guidance is essential for businesses to prepare for the introduction of the tax and meet the new requirements, effective from 1 January 2027. HMRC will work closely with key...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRetail Trade: ApprenticesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107716More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of training provider capacity for the Fishmonger Apprenticeship Standard in meeting employer demand.
Answer: The Department actively monitors all registered apprenticeship training providers through compliance checks, performance reviews, and inspections to ensure quality standards are met. Where providers fail to meet these requirements, we take appropriate act...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordCarbon Emissions: TaxationTreasuryTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107390More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when she plans to update Parliament on future expansions of the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, including whether refined petroleum products are under consideration for inclusion.
Answer: For the introduction of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in January 2027, the UK has focused on the sectors most at risk of carbon leakage within scope of the UK ETS, and where it is technically feasible to include products in scope.As announced ...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordMotorcycles: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107058More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make a comparative assessment of Vehicle Excise Duty rates for motorcycles with cars; and whether she has plans to review the Vehicle Excise Duty framework for motorcycles.
Answer: Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), sometimes known as 'road tax' or 'car tax', is a tax on vehicles used or kept on public roads. Different rates apply to cars, vans, and motorcycles, and the rate for each vehicle is calculated according to a range of factors, su...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordBroadband: Coastal Areas and PortsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107057More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of digital connectivity for businesses operating in ports, docks and coastal industrial zones.
Answer: Network coverage data published by Ofcom does not include specific datasets for ports, docks or coastal industrial zones.The Government recognises that high quality digital connectivity is essential for businesses in the UK, including those operating in p...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPancreatic Enzyme Replacement TherapyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107056More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of levels of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, including Creon, on patient health outcomes.
Answer: The Department has made no formal assessment of the potential impact of levels of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) on health outcomes. However, the Department engages routinely with a range of representatives including local and regional pharm...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: SalesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105253More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the legal strength and enforceability of the TA6 seller’s property information form in residential property transactions.
Answer: The TA6 Property Information Form is designed and provided by the Law Society. The form itself is not prescribed in legislation, nor subject to regulatory oversight. There are wider requirements, under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 20...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall businesses: Delivery ServicesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 8 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104205More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with Evri and other delivery companies on the potential impact of unreliable parcel delivery on small businesses.
Answer: The proper functioning of postal services is vital for small businesses. Delivery companies must provide a good service to their customers and reduce the number of lost, delayed or improperly delivered parcels. However, Evri and other delivery companies a...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSurgeryDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102783More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance is currently issued to NHS trusts on post operative assessment following lower limb surgery, and whether this includes consideration of referral to podiatry or orthotics services.
Answer: It is recommended that all patients receiving surgery, including lower limb surgery, benefit from a structured perioperative care programme, which includes postoperative assessment as a key component. Our Elective Reform Plan commits to enhancing perioper...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordFootball: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99878More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of her Department's funding for grassroots football clubs in (a) England, (b) areas of high deprivation and (c) Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes c
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting grassroots sport, including football, and ensuring everyone has access to quality sport. That is why we have committed another £400 million to transform facilities across the whole of the UK following the Spending...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPackaging: RecyclingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 12 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99517More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions her Department has had with packaging manufacturers and distributors on the financial sustainability of Extended Producer Responsibility, and what steps she is taking
Answer: The Government has engaged extensively with packaging manufacturers, distributors and representative bodies as part of the development of the Extended Producer Responsibility scheme. This engagement has included public consultations, technical working gro...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: LincolnshireDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99507More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential implications for her policies of the frequency of the cancellation of services on the Barton Line; and what steps are being taken to address this.
Answer: We recognise that recent performance on the Barton Line has been below what passengers rightly expect. The Department is aware that East Midlands Railway (EMR) is working to improve train performance on this route. To achieve this, EMR: Introduced a revis...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMigrant Workers: Health ServicesHome OfficeTabled 10 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98819More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what consideration her Department has made of possible exemptions for health care workers on indefinite leave to remain rules to ensure sufficient staffing levels remain within the NHS.
Answer: The earned settlement model is currently subject to a public consultation, running until 12 February 2026. Details of the earned settlement scheme will be finalised following that consultation. The final model will also be subject to an economic impact as...
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Professions: Migrant WorkersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98818More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of alterations to indefinite leave to remain rules on NHS staffing levels.
Answer: There have been no recent alterations to indefinite leave to remain rules. However, the Government has launched a consultation on proposals to reform the current settlement rules in favour of an “earned settlement” model, that considers factors such as co...
Answered 19 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPrescriptionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98530More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential savings to the NHS from reducing the number of failed or repeated prescriptions for the same item.
Answer: No specific assessment has been made.As part of providing National Health Service pharmaceutical services, pharmacy contractors are required to dispense all prescriptions reasonably promptly. If there is an issue with a prescription, such as an error on t...
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving Instruction: LicensingDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97794More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of delays to the renewal of vocational licenses by the DVLA on the finances of professional drivers.
Answer: Straightforward applications for vocational driving licences are being processed within normal turnaround times of ten working days. Driving licence applications where a medical condition(s) must be investigated before a licence can be issued can take lon...
Answered 12 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordIntegrated Care BoardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96262More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that Integrated Care Boards can continue to provide consistent care and support to service users while restructuring processes are ongoing.
Answer: As part of our 10-Year Health Plan, integrated care boards (ICBs) will become strategic commissioners with responsibility for using multi-year budgets to enhance local population health while achieving efficiencies. This will help to support the delivery ...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBridges: Great GrimsbyDepartment for TransportTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95675More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to support North East Lincolnshire Council to complete the long-overdue repairs and re-open Corporation Bridge in Great Grimsby.
Answer: The Department is committed to supporting local authorities in maintaining and renewing the local highway network, which is why by 2029/30, the Government will commit over £2 billion annually in local highways maintenance funding, doubling funding since c...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDiabetes: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95674More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of potential merits of introducing routine finger-prick blood glucose testing or urine testing for children who display one or more recognised symptoms of Type 1 diabete
Answer: A national task and finish group has been established by NHS England which brings together key experts from across the health system, including academia/research and leading national clinicians, to jointly assess the opportunities and challenges that are ...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: North East LincolnshireDepartment for EducationTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95673More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment she has made of early years SEND support capacity in North East Lincolnshire; and what support her Department is providing to ensure early identification and intervention for children age
Answer: We aim to set up every child, in every local authority, to have the best start in life and this includes delivering access to high quality early education and childcare for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). On 7 July, we pub...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNeurodiversity: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95672More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that children referred for (a) neurodevelopmental and (b) paediatric assessment continue to receive care during transitions between (i) services and (i
Answer: It is the responsibility of the integrated care boards (ICBs) in England to make appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population, including pre-and-post diagnostic support for children with neurodevelopmental conditions, ...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
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