Mims Davies MP: written questions
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Railways: ConcessionsDepartment for TransportTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129290More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, on what grounds was the decision taken to terminate staff rail pass, the reciprocal travel arrangement between Govia Thameslink Railway and the local bus operators Brighton & Hove Buses and Metrobus, when the r
Answer: Travel arrangements with bus operators are typically not in scope for the Department’s rail Public Ownership Programme. Under the TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006) process, the Department is currently consulting G...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordOphthalmic Services: WalesWales OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124915More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions she has had with the Welsh Government on the use of cross-border treatments to reduce waiting times for glaucoma care and the associated risk of irreversible sight loss.
Answer: Whilst Health is a devolved matter, I have regular engagement with colleagues from the Department of Health and Social Care and Welsh Government. Ministers and officials work closely with their counterparts through established intergovernmental structures...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordOphthalmic Services: WalesWales OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124914More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of patient travel requirements for cross-border ophthalmology care on levels of treatment refusal and delayed care.
Answer: Whilst Health is a devolved matter, I have regular engagement with colleagues from the Department of Health and Social Care and Welsh Government. Ministers and officials work closely with their counterparts through established intergovernmental structures...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: MenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124166More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department has taken to support access to men's mental health services in (a) East Grinstead and Uckfield constituency and (b) Sussex.
Answer: We recognise that some men may find it difficult to seek help for their mental health, and Sussex has made this a priority within its suicide prevention and mental health strategies. This includes targeted work to improve early identification, reduce stig...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordOppressionForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124165More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps is she taking to further strengthen protections for British citizens, including those facing intimidation and surveillance in the UK from the IRGC.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the detailed answer on this issue provided by Lord Hanson on 19 March in response to Question HL15182.
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: SussexMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124164More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, If he can confirm the dates of the proposed technical consultation for Local Government Reorganisation in Sussex.
Answer: We anticipate that the consultation will take place shortly after the local elections and will run until around mid-June. Once the consultation has closed, the Secretary of State will take a final decision on which, if any, proposal to take forward in the...
Answered 17 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBusinesses: CompensationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124163More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what consideration she has made of paying businesses compensation directly for water outages in shared businesses premises instead of landlords.
Answer: All customers of water and sewerage companies are entitled to guaranteed minimum standards of service, as set out by Government. These rights are known as the guaranteed standards scheme (GSS). Where a company fails to meet any of the standards, it is req...
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBusinesses: SussexDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124162More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of providing compensation to businesses affected by water outages in (a) East Grinstead and Uckfield Constituency and (b) Sussex.
Answer: All customers of water and sewerage companies are entitled to guaranteed minimum standards of service, as set out by Government. These rights are known as the guaranteed standards scheme (GSS). Where a company fails to meet any of the standards, it is req...
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124161More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what consultation is she undertaking with the education sector on producing guidance for schools on the implementation of ISPs in order to ensure they deliver the outcomes intended in the SEND White Paper.
Answer: The special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reform proposes a duty on schools and colleges to produce an Individual Support Plan (ISP) for every child or young person who receives targeted or specialist support, ensuring help keeps pace with the...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDevelopmental Language Disorder: SussexDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124160More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many children are estimated to be living with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) in (a) East Grinstead and Uckfield Constituency and (b) Sussex.
Answer: The data requested is not held centrally. Children with developmental coordination disorder, commonly known as dyspraxia, access support through local National Health Service occupational therapy, paediatrics, physiotherapy, and educational services.NHS g...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRailway Stations: AccessDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124154More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Access for All programme, what reasons were provided for the lack of progression of the Wivelsfield bid; and whether it will be considered in future rounds.
Answer: As set out in the Written Ministerial Statement of 15 January 2026, schemes were prioritised for Access for All funding, considering a range of factors including passenger benefit, geographic spread, the level of scheme development and the availability of...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEndometriosis: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124153More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will publish a table of the waiting times for endometriosis treatment across integrated care boards in England.
Answer: The Department does not centrally hold data on the number of patients in England awaiting specialised endometriosis care. In England, the waiting list for gynaecology care stands at 571,627. This is a reduction of 24,338 since the Government came into off...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEndometriosis: SussexDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124152More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how long the waiting list is for treatment for endometriosis services in the NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board.
Answer: The Department does not centrally hold data on the number of patients in England awaiting specialised endometriosis care. In England, the waiting list for gynaecology care stands at 571,627. This is a reduction of 24,338 since the Government came into off...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEndometriosis: West SussexDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124151More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help reduce waiting times for endometriosis treatment in West Sussex.
Answer: The Government acknowledges the challenges faced by women with endometriosis and the impact it has on their lives, their relationships, and their participation in education and the workforce. We are committed to improving the diagnosis, treatment, and ong...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEndometriosis: East SussexDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124150More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce waiting times for endometriosis treatment in East Sussex.
Answer: The Government acknowledges the challenges faced by women with endometriosis and the impact it has on their lives, their relationships, and their participation in education and the workforce. We are committed to improving the diagnosis, treatment, and ong...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEndometriosis: East Grinstead and UckfieldDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124149More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce waiting times for endometriosis treatment in the East Grinstead and Uckfield Constituency.
Answer: The Government acknowledges the challenges faced by women with endometriosis and the impact it has on their lives, their relationships, and their participation in education and the workforce. We are committed to improving the diagnosis, treatment, and ong...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPlanning PermissionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124148More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what progress has been made on making water companies statuary consultees when planning applications are submitted.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 60676 on 23 June 2025.
Answered 17 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: WalesDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124139More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the current average waiting time is for car driving tests in Wales; how many driving test centres in Wales have an average waiting time of (a) over 12 weeks, (b) over 18 weeks, and (c) over 24 weeks; and w
Answer: The average waiting time for a car practical driving test in Wales in February 2026 was 16.8 weeks. The table below shows the average waiting time in February 2026 for a car practical driving test at driving test centres in Wales: Driving Test CentreAvera...
Answered 17 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMobile Broadband: InfrastructureDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124112More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on the role of mobile digital infrastructure in supporting local economic growth,
Answer: Digital infrastructure is a significant contributor to the UK economy, with the telecommunications services industry contributing around £37 billion in 2025 to the UK economy in “real” terms (1). It underpins growth across the wider economy, including by ...
Answered 17 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMobile Broadband: InfrastructureDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124111More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on the role of mobile digital infrastructure in supporting local economic growth,
Answer: Digital infrastructure is a significant contributor to the UK economy, with the telecommunications services industry contributing around £37 billion in 2025 to the UK economy in “real” terms (1). It underpins growth across the wider economy, including by ...
Answered 17 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMobile Broadband: InfrastructureDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124110More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on the role of mobile digital infrastructure in supporting local economic growth,
Answer: Digital infrastructure is a significant contributor to the UK economy, with the telecommunications services industry contributing around £37 billion in 2025 to the UK economy in “real” terms (1). It underpins growth across the wider economy, including by ...
Answered 17 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDigital Technology: InfrastructureDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124109More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with regard to her Department's consultation entitled National Planning Policy Framework: proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system, what steps she is taking to ensure t
Answer: Digital infrastructure is a significant contributor to the UK economy, with the telecommunications services industry contributing around £37 billion in 2025 to the UK economy in “real” terms (1). It underpins growth across the wider economy, including by ...
Answered 17 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLarge Goods Vehicle Drivers: FacilitiesDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123303More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to improve the safety and security of lorry driver roadside facilities.
Answer: Through the HGV Parking and Driver Welfare Grant Scheme, the Government and industry are delivering up to £35.7 million of joint investment to upgrade truck stops in 30 counties across England, improving both safety and working conditions for drivers. Thi...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLarge Goods Vehicle Drivers: Mental HealthDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123302More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to support the physical and mental health of lorry drivers.
Answer: The Department for Transport has been raising awareness among road freight sector trade associations, businesses and unions of the driver health training module, developed by Loughborough University and approved by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency....
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: SussexDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123282More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help ensure that local authorities repair potholes in Sussex.
Answer: The Government has confirmed a record £7.3 billion investment into local highways maintenance over the next four years. This multi-year settlement gives authorities – including authorities across Sussex such as East Sussex and West Sussex – the certainty ...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
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