Navendu Mishra MP: written questions
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ICT: Public SectorDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 477More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether her Department plans to take steps to reduce the level of public sector reliance on large technology companies.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring public sector technology procurement delivers value for money, resilience, and access to a competitive supplier market. Departments are responsible for their own contracting and are required to award contracts throu...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Lavatories: StockportMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 476More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of public toilet provision in Stockport constituency.
Answer: Local authorities best understand local needs and are therefore best placed to assess and manage toilet provision. However, we recognise the importance of clean, safe public toilet provision and have taken steps to support local leaders. At the 2025 Spend...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Work and Pensions: CapitaDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128856More
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: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: InsuranceDepartment for TransportTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128841More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate her Department has made of the number of uninsured drivers in (a) Stockport and (b) Greater Manchester.
Answer: The Department for Transport has not made an estimate of the number of uninsured drivers in Stockport and Greater Manchester. Across the country, the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) estimates that about 300,000 cars are being driven every day without insuran...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: InsuranceDepartment for TransportTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128839More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions her Department has had with the insurance industry and relevant regulators on the rising cost of motor insurance in England.
Answer: Ministers and officials regularly engage with representatives from the insurance industry and regulatory bodies.Furthermore, in order to fulfil the government’s commitment to tackling the soaring cost of motor insurance in the UK, the cross-government tas...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordICT: Public SectorDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128838More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential implications for its policies of the French Government’s decision to transition public sector desktops to the Linux operat
Answer: The Government is aware of strategic decisions made in France regarding their choice of operating systems. The UK will always be diligent in assessing the benefits to ensure it selects the most appropriate operating system for its context, balancing costs...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHeating: LeaseholdDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128836More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the barriers faced by leaseholders in accessing Government funding for low-carbon heating upgrades.
Answer: The Government recognises that leasehold ownership can create additional complexity, as many must secure consent from freeholders before installations can proceed. The Warm Homes Plan committed to working with relevant organisations on how to remove barri...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCharities: ChildrenDepartment for EducationTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128835More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking (a) to ensure that charities operating as member organisations are not precluded from recognition as a body of persons and (b) to safeguard children and young persons partici
Answer: The department recognises the valuable role that charities and voluntary organisations play in supporting children and young people to participate in cultural and educational activities, including brass banding. The department is clear that a Body of Pers...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBeer: Government AssistanceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128755More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what his Department is doing to support independent breweries in England.
Answer: The Government fully recognises the importance of independent breweries and pubs. We are committed to maintaining a beer and pub sector that is diverse, competitive and rooted in local communities, supporting jobs, investment and growth across towns and v...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBlood: DonorsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127279More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to encourage more people to become blood donors in a) Stockport and b) Greater Manchester.
Answer: NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is responsible for blood services in England and is delivering initiatives to encourage more people to become blood donors nationally, including in Stockport and across Greater Manchester.This includes targeted partnership...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAvanti West Coast and Northern: TicketsDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127254More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has had discussions with Northern Rail and Avanti West Coast on the potential merits of (i) simpler and (ii) cheaper train tickets in (a) Stockport and (b) Greater Manchester.
Answer: This Government remains committed to making ticketing simpler and more flexible for passengers. Passengers in Stockport and Greater Manchester are benefiting from simpler fares which were introduced in December 2025. Overall, the change means that the av...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Libraries: ReddishDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126707More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions her Department has had with Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council on the condition of Reddish library.
Answer: The Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 requires all local authorities in England to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service. Each local authority is responsible for assessing the needs of their local communities and designing and maintain...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSlavery: Crimes against HumanityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126706More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the implications for UK foreign policy of the United Nations General Assembly resolution of 25 March 2026 recognising the transatlantic slave
Answer: No such assessment is required, but the Hon Member can find the UK's Explanation of Vote at the following link on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/uk-explanation-of-vote-on-the-declaration-of-the-trafficking-of-enslaved-africans-and-racialis...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: Greater ManchesterDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126705More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure that primary and secondary school pupils in Greater Manchester are provided with nutritious, healthy and minimally processed food in schools.
Answer: We are consulting on proposed updates to the school food standards in England to ensure that all food served at school, including at breakfast and lunch, better reflects current nutritional guidance and supports children’s health, wellbeing and learning. ...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSwimming Pools: StockportDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126704More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if her Department will discuss with Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council the future of the 50m Grand Central Swimming Pool in Stockport.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of ensuring public access to swimming facilities, which are great spaces for people of all ages to stay fit and healthy, and play an important role within communities. The ongoing responsibility of providing access...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMedical Records: DietsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126703More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will introduce requirements to ensure that patients’ religious and philosophical dietary preferences, including vegetarian and vegan diets, are recorded in health and care records to ensure a
Answer: Regulation 14 of The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 requires care providers to ensure the nutritional and hydration needs of service users are met, which includes meeting any reasonable requirements arising from th...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign Investment in UK: North WestDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126702More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to encourage foreign direct investment in the North West region.
Answer: The Department actively promotes foreign direct investment into the North West through the Office for Investment, which works closely with regional stakeholders to identify, shape and market regional opportunities. The Government has placed the North West...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPost Offices: StockportCabinet OfficeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126701More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many post office branches have (a) opened and (b) closed in Stockport constituency since 2016.
Answer: The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority. A response to the Rt. Hon. Gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of 13th April is attached.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness: BillingDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123314More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of proposed changes to late payment policy on (a) small and medium-sized enterprises and (b) larger businesses; and whether he plans to differentiate
Answer: On 24 March we published our response to the Late Payments Consultation, outlining legislative measures we will introduce to tackle the scourge of late payments which costs the UK economy £11 billion each year and leads to the closure of 38 businesses eve...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Libraries: StockportMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123313More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department has had discussions with Stockport Council regarding the condition of Reddish Library.
Answer: My Department has held no specific discussions with Stockport Council regarding the condition of Reddish Library. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is responsible for public library policy and the Libraries Improvement Fund. DCMS intends ...
Answered 8 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: Reddish SouthDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123312More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of passenger services to Reddish South railway station.
Answer: The Department, through the Rail North Partnership (RNP), has regular discussions with Northern Trains and stakeholders on the adequacy of services. We expect operators, in this case Northern, to develop timetables that best match capacity and frequency t...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFlats: Fire PreventionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123311More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what funding is available to leaseholders for cladding remediation works on buildings under 11 metres in height.
Answer: Funding is not currently available for buildings under 11 metres in height. However, the Department announced targeted funding for multi-occupied residential buildings under 11 metres in the Remediation Acceleration Plan update. This funding will be avail...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHigh Rise Flats: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123310More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, (a) what steps his Department is taking to reduce the backlog in Gateway 2 applications at the Building Safety Regulator and (b) how many Gateway 2 applications are outstanding f
Answer: The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) publishes monthly data on Building Control Approval applications, including progress on the batching pilot launched in September 2025. Latest data, published in February 2026, showed average approval times for new cases...
Answered 8 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFlood Control: StockportDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123309More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if her Department will provide funding for flood schemes in Stockport constituency.
Answer: The South Manchester Strategy sets out the EA’s long‑term approach to managing flood risk along the River Mersey, with a focus on maintaining and upgrading key defences. While the project area extends into Stockport, most assets being reviewed are located...
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: Maternity ServicesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123308More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking through its international development programmes to reduce maternal sepsis linked to poor hygiene conditions during childbirth.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 26 March in response to Question 122018.At the heart of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's future health programming is a clear commitment to strengthening health systems, and raising the ov...
Answered 1 Apr 2026
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