Navendu Mishra MP: written questions
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Blue Badge Scheme: FraudDepartment for TransportTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2904More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 18 May 2026 to Question 479 on Blue Badge Scheme: Fraud, if her Department will change its policy and collect data on the number of fraudulent blue badges in circulation.
Answer: The Department takes Blue Badge fraud very seriously. We’re clear that the misuse of Blue Badges undermines the benefits of the scheme, impacts upon local traffic management, and creates hostility amongst other badge holders and members of the public. It...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGreat Lakes Region: EbolaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2903More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to support (a) the Democratic Republic of the Congo and (b) Uganda to manage Ebola outbreaks.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the written statement I made to the House on 21st May (HCWS60).
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordMembers: CorrespondenceTreasuryTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2902More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when she plans to respond to the correspondence from the hon. Member for Stockport of 11 March 2026 with reference number NM44100.
Answer: The correspondence from the hon. Member for Stockport with reference number NM44100 was transferred from HM Treasury to the Department for Education. The Department for Education has confirmed that they have responded to this correspondence.
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2901More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a lifetime cap on interest paid on Plan 2 student loans.
Answer: The government is capping the maximum interest rates on Plan 2 and 3 student loans at 6% for the 2026/27 academic year. We are clear it does not resolve all of the issues with the Plan 2 system, which was designed and implemented by the previous governmen...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFoie Gras and Furs: ImportsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2900More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what her Department's timeline is for banning the import of foie gras and fur into the UK.
Answer: This Government is committed to delivering the most ambitious animal welfare programme in a generation as set out in the Animal Welfare Strategy. The UK does not permit fur farming or the production of foie gras using force feeding, which the Government h...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordFinancial Insitutions: MembershipTreasuryTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2899More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to promote membership of (a) credit unions, (b) building societies and (c) mutual banking institutions.
Answer: The Chancellor set out her priorities for the sector at Mansion House 2024 and HM Treasury is delivering that multi-year programme of work to support the manifesto commitment to double the size of the sector. This includes:Launching a call for evidence on...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordBuilding Societies: DirectorsTreasuryTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2898More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will assess the potential merits of a requirement for a minimum number of Member Nominated Directors on the Boards of Building Societies.
Answer: This Government is committed to supporting the growth and long-term success of the mutual sector, including building societies, in line with its manifesto commitment to double the size of the mutual and co‑operative sector. The Government recognises the i...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBuilding Societies: MeetingsTreasuryTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2897More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether proposed reforms on annual general meetings will ensure that organisations such as building societies do not move to virtual-only AGMs.
Answer: This Government is committed to supporting the growth and long-term success of the mutual sector, including building societies, in line with its manifesto commitment to double the size of the mutual and co‑operative sector. The Government recognises the i...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBuilding Societies: RegulationTreasuryTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2896More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department plans to introduce regulations on members of building societies having binding votes on executive remuneration policy.
Answer: This Government is committed to supporting the growth and long-term success of the mutual sector, including building societies, in line with its manifesto commitment to double the size of the mutual and co‑operative sector. The Government recognises the i...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Work and Pensions: CapitaDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 495More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his department has made an assessment of the potential merits of delivering the Synergy payroll service in-house.
Answer: Bringing Business Process Services in-house was considered as part of the 2020/21 delivery options assessment for Synergy, which concluded that maintaining an outsourced model offered the best value for money. Cabinet Office and Treasury controls on civil...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: Business PremisesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 494More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he will implement stricter Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards regulations for commercial properties from 2027, and whether the responsibility for complying with the regulations will
Answer: Government consulted on strengthening the non-domestic PRS minimum energy efficiency standards to EPC C by 1 April 2027, and EPC B by 1 April 2030. We are currently reviewing the policy design, including the timelines, to ensure that it remains fair and p...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 493More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance is provided to NHS Mental Health Trusts on involving families and carers in the care and support of mental health patients.
Answer: The Community Mental Health Framework makes clear that families and carers should be involved in the design of services and in the assessment and delivery of care. It emphasises that assessment should be a collaborative, biopsychosocial process involving ...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: CorrespondenceCabinet OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 491More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether it is accepted practice for department officials to provide a response to correspondence from Members of Parliament, rather than a relevant departmental Minister.
Answer: The Guide to Handling Correspondence outlines that written correspondence from Parliamenterians should receive a response from a government minister.
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSewage: North WestDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 490More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her department has made any assessment of the occurrences of sewage spills within the United Utilities water network in 2025 in (a) Stockport constituency (b) Greater Mancheste
Answer: In the Northwest of England, 10,613 hours of sewage spills were recorded on dry days. The EA has identified the 50 sites in the region with the highest levels of dry day spilling. Four of these sites are in Greater Manchester. None are located within the ...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: Greater ManchesterHome OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 488More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of Greater Manchester Police’s lack of a specific domestic violence strategy on people in (a) Stockport constituency and (b) Greater Manchester.
Answer: This government is committed to halving Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) within a decade, including domestic abuse. Our ‘Freedom from Violence and Abuse: a cross-government Strategy’ was published on 18 December 2025 and sets out our whole system a...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPupil PremiumDepartment for EducationTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 487More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she has considered the merits of extending Pupil Premium funding to support disadvantaged students aged 16 to 19.
Answer: The 16 to 19 funding formula includes extra funding for disadvantaged students made up of two blocks: Disadvantage Block 1 funding recognises that there are additional costs incurred in engaging, recruiting, and retaining young people from economically di...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPostage Stamps: PricesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 486More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of increased stamp prices for businesses on affordability for consumers of those products, such as magazine media.
Answer: As an independent business, Royal Mail’s management sets the prices for its services. The government does not have a role in the company’s day-to-day commercial or operational decisions. In setting its prices however, Royal Mail must work within the regul...
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordFlourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 485More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to support the UK’s flour milling industry.
Answer: The Government values the contribution of the flour milling sector, with around 85 percent of wheat coming from home grown production, providing a stable, reliable market for British farmers. Domestic production supports arable farm viability and reduces ...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordParaquatDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 484More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has made a recent assessment of the risks associated with the use of paraquat.
Answer: It has been illegal to sell or use paraquat since 2007. As paraquat has been off the UK market for a number of years, HSE has not carried out a recent risk assessment.
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordCare Leavers: HousingDepartment for EducationTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 483More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has made an assessment of the impact on care leavers of being placed in accommodation in areas other than those in which they were residing while in care.
Answer: While the department has not conducted a separate assessment, the needs of care leavers being placed in accommodation out of area are reviewed in line with the Children Act 1989 Guidance (Vol. 3 -planning transition to adulthood for care leavers), which s...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS: CybersecurityDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 482More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the resilience of NHS data systems to unauthorised access and attempted data breaches.
Answer: All organisations with access to National Health Service patient data and systems must use the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) to provide annual assurance that they are practising good data security and that personal information is handled cor...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: SafetyDepartment for TransportTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 481More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department’s forthcoming Road Safety Strategy will include measures to tackle illegal driving instructors.
Answer: The Government’s Road Safety Strategy was published on 7 January 2026. The DVSA investigates reports, carries out targeted enforcement and prosecutes illegal driving instructors, with cases leading to significant fines and criminal convictions, including ...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordBritish Transport Police: FinanceDepartment for TransportTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 480More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the adequacy of funding for the British Transport Police in the context of recent increases in assaults on the railway network.
Answer: The British Transport Police (BTP) are essential in keeping our railways safe and welcoming for all, including protecting those who work on the railway. BTP’s budget is set independently of the Department for Transport, by the British Transport Police Aut...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordBlue Badge Scheme: FraudDepartment for TransportTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 479More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the number of fraudulent Blue Badges in circulation in (a) Stockport constituency, (b) Greater Manchester and (c) England.
Answer: The department does not collect data on the number of fraudulent Blue Badges in circulation. Local authorities are responsible for the enforcement of the scheme in their area and have been given powers to crack down on fraud and misuse, helping to protec...
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: StockportDepartment for TransportTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 478More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the condition of roads in Stockport constituency; and what recent funding has been allocated there for pothole repairs.
Answer: The Department published a new traffic light rating system for all local highway authorities in England on 11 January which rates authorities red, amber or green based on: the condition of their roads, how much they spend to maintain their roads, and whet...
Answered 18 May 2026
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