Nadia Whittome MP: written questions
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Migrant Workers: VisasHome OfficeTabled 14 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29556More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of sponsor licence suspensions and revocations on the immigration status and financial security of sponsored workers and their dependants; and whe
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordOverseas Visitors: Entry ClearancesHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22065More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has assessed the planned visit to the UK by the head of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Mohan Bhagwat, against the unacceptable behaviours criteria for exclusion; and whether t
Answer: Although The Home Office cannot comment on individual cases, we are committed to addressing the full range of threats we currently face as a country and tackling anyone who spreads views that promote violence and hatred against individuals and communities...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren: MaintenanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22064More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what progress his Department has made in its review of how child maintenance is calculated.
Answer: The Department has completed a review of the child maintenance calculation. This focused on ensuring the calculation strikes the right balance between both parents, encourages compliance, and secures more money for children. Following the review, we plan ...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: UniformsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22063More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department has taken to reduce the use of fur for bearskin hats for the royal guard.
Answer: I refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave on 23 June 2026 to Question 9641 to the hon. Friend for York Central (Mrs Maskell): The Ministry of Defence remains committed to using human made materials to replace natural fur where they provide a suitable, a...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordVisas: Migrant WorkersHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22062More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the 60-day visa curtailment period on the retention of internationally recruited registered nurses whose employers have had their sponsor licenc
Answer: Where issues relating to non-compliance are identified, UKVI will invoke the most relevant sanction. In the majority of cases, this involves the revocation of a Sponsor’s licence.The 60-day cancellation period is intended to allow those who have not been ...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordTrams: FaresDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22061More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will extend the capped £2 bus fare to trams.
Answer: As buses are the most widely used form of public transport in England, the Department is prioritising support for lowering bus fares as part of the Government's plan to give families more breathing space.Responsibility for light rail, including tramways, ...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSelf-assessmentTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22060More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, (a) what assessment she has made of the potential impact of HMRC’s proposals for more timely payments in Income Tax Self-Assessment on taxpayers with variable incomes, including sole traders and freelancers; and (b)
Answer: At Autumn Budget 2025, the government announced more timely payments for Income Tax Self Assessment and committed to developing the policy with stakeholders through a public consultation. The consultation closed on 4th August 2026 and responses are being ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22059More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps she is taking to embed debt advice within mental health support.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 27 January 2026 in response to Question 105804.
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDebt Collection: RegulationMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22058More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to improve the regulation of bailiffs.
Answer: The Government is strengthening the regulation of the private enforcement (bailiff) sector. On 28 August 2026, I announced our plans to amend the Certification of Enforcement Agents Regulations 2014 so that enforcement agents may only obtain a certificate...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordData Centres: WaterDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22057More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential benefits of introducing a mandatory water-disclosure requirement for data centres.
Answer: The data centre sector is expected to grow in the coming year, and Defra is working across Government to determine how to increase water efficiency and reduce data centre water demand, considering the available and emerging evidence on water use in data c...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 22056More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps the Government is taking to support community-led housing schemes that are at risk of failure due to actions taken by development partners that increase project costs
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordSexual Offences: Travel RestrictionsHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22055More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of (a) the adequacy of the manner in which international travel risks are assessed for repeat or high-risk sexual offenders, and (b) whether existing travel notification a
Answer: The Home Office keeps the management of travel-related risks posed by registered sex offenders (RSOs) under review. International travel risks are assessed through established offender management arrangements, including Active Risk Management System (ARMS...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordFunerals: RegulationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22054More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, (a) what steps she is taking to implement the recommendations of the Fuller Inquiry, particularly in relation to a statutory regulatory scheme for funeral directors; and (b) what consideration has
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Written Ministerial Statement made by my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, on 1 September, available at the following link:https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordIran: DemonstrationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22053More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent representations he has made to the Government of Iran regarding the ten individuals convicted in connection with the January 2026 protests in Isfahan who are repo
Answer: We condemn in the strongest terms the ongoing executions of protesters and use of the death penalty by the Islamic Republic of Iran. On 12 August 2026, the UK signed a joint statement alongside our Canadian and European allies specifically calling on Iran...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22052More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions she has had with representatives of general practice regarding the objectives set out in the Government’s 10-Year Health Plan, including on achieving increased focus on prevention
Answer: General practitioners (GPs), and their representative groups, were consulted during the preparation of the 10-Year Health Plan, and we will continue to work with them closely to address any issues arising during its implementation, including during the an...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22051More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of levels of pressures in general practice on levels of (a) patient safety, (b) GP burnout and (c) demand for urgent care services, NHS 111 and
Answer: As part of the 2026/27 GP Contract, changes were introduced to strengthen expectations around access to same-day assessment and management of urgent patient needs, helping practices ensure patients with urgent clinical needs can be assessed and directed t...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPostal Services: StandardsDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22050More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what recent discussions his Department has had with Royal Mail regarding improvements to their quality of service and reliability.
Answer: The Government has discussed Royal Mail’s performance with the company and Ofcom, the independent regulator, and they know there is more to do to improve stability and reliability for customers, but it is welcome that the most recently released quality of...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEmergency Services: Sign LanguageDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22049More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her department is taking to provide more British Sign Language interpreters in emergency care settings.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that Deaf people who use British Sign Language (BSL) can access health services safely and without avoidable barriers.In June 2026, the Government announced plans to significantly increase the number of interpreters...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPigs: SlaughterhousesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22048More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of using carbon dioxide (CO2) to stun pigs before slaughter on animal welfare; and whether she plans to phase out the us
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to the hon. Member for Epsom and Ewell, Helen Maguire, on 20 May 2026 to PQ UIN 613.
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordApprentices: Social MobilityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22047More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of removing Level 5 and Level 6 leadership and management apprenticeships from levy funding on social mobility.
Answer: I refer my hon. Friend to the answer of 20 April 2026 to Question UIN 126931.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSole Traders: RegistrationDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22046More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of creating a public register of sole traders.
Answer: There are different ways of setting up a business in the UK for entrepreneurs and traders. Incorporated status offers a separate legal identity, with associated registration, filing and transparency obligations. As a consequence of this, Companies House m...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordTaxation: Electronic GovernmentTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22045More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of a providing a free, government-run service for submitting tax returns as part of Making Tax Digital.
Answer: The government has worked closely with the software industry to ensure the availability of a broad range of MTD-compatible products to suit different needs and budgets. This includes free products supporting those with the simplest affairs, low-cost bridg...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordOverseas Students: Fees and ChargesDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22044More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make it her policy to cancel the International Student Levy.
Answer: As confirmed in the government’s technical consultation response, the International Student Levy is due to be legislated for in the Finance Bill this autumn. The consultation is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/international-stude...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHigher Education: Skilled WorkersDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22043More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to identify higher education courses that teach skills where there is currently a shortage; and what steps her Department is taking to reduce the risk of these courses being
Answer: The Strategic Priorities Grant (SPG) continues to provide targeted funding in areas of strategic importance, helping to align higher education (HE) investment with skills needs set out in the Industrial Strategy.For the 2026/27 academic year, we have aske...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordChemistry: Higher EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19493More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what data her Department holds on the percentage of chemistry degree courses which are due to (a) close and (b) reduce in the 2026-27 academic year.
Answer: Higher education (HE) providers are independent of government and are responsible for managing their finances. The department is aware that some providers are making difficult decisions about the courses they offer in order to safeguard their long-term fi...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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