Neil Duncan-Jordan MP: written questions
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Written questions
Crisis and Resilience FundDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92944More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether the new Crisis and Resilience Fund will encourage local authorities to offer direct provision of furniture and white goods to those in need; and will the guidance explain the benefits of furnitu
Answer: The new Crisis and Resilience Fund will be introduced from 1 April 2026. This represents the first ever multi-year settlement for locally delivered crisis support. This longer-term funding approach aims to enable local authorities to provide preventative ...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented Housing: FurnitureMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92800More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he will encourage local authorities to utilise furnished tenancies in their social housing stock to provide a safe and stable environment for those who are leaving homele
Answer: The Government is committed to moving away from a system focussed on crisis response, taking a holistic approach to preventing homelessness in the first place. That's why we've invested a record amount in prevention services this year as part of our £1 bi...
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHomelessnessMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92799More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his department has considered the impact of furniture poverty on homelessness; and what steps they are taking to prevent homelessness by ensuring low-income households ca
Answer: The Government is committed to moving away from a system focussed on crisis response, taking a holistic approach to preventing homelessness in the first place. That's why we've invested a record amount in prevention services this year as part of our £1 bi...
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness: Government AssistanceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 17 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91811More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps are being taken to simplify access to the Business Support programme.
Answer: There is fantastic support available to businesses across the UK, but we know many SMEs find it difficult to navigate the system. That is why we launched the Business Growth Service as part of the Small Business Plan, making it easier and quicker for busi...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordApprenticeship LevyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 17 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91810More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment has been made as to the impact on placement students following the changes to the apprenticeship levy.
Answer: This government is transforming the apprenticeships offer into a new growth and skills offer, which will give greater flexibility to employers and learners and support the industrial strategy. In August, we introduced new foundation apprenticeships for yo...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91731More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the strategy entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2025,
Answer: On 11th November 2025 the government published “Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods” (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/replacing-animals-in-science-strategy/replacing-...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91730More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the strategy entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2025,
Answer: Officials engaged with animal welfare organisations during the development of the strategy, and Minister Vallance has met with animal welfare organisation representatives, including RSCPA on 26.11.24, Animal Free Research on 01.04.25, Lush UK on 15.05.25,...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91729More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department's strategy entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 N
Answer: The Government’s new strategy sets out our long-term vision for a world where the use of animals in science is eliminated in all but exceptional circumstances, achieved by creating a research and innovation system that drives the development and validatio...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordWater: StandardsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 14 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91243More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Bathing Water (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2025, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of (a) extending the bathing seaso
Answer: On 28 October 2025, the Department laid before Parliament an SI which incorporates reforms to modernise the Bathing Water Regulations. Core reform 3, which is due to come into force 21 November, introduces the discretion to determine a different bathing s...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordWater: StandardsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 14 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91242More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Bathing Water (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2025, what she plans to extend these protections to all recreational water users.
Answer: Bathing waters are one of the most visible ways in which the public interacts with the water environment and so it is critical that appropriate regulations meet the needs of water users and those involved with managing bathing water sites. In the November...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHuntingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 14 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91235More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to ensure trail hunting is not used as a cover for the illegal hunting of wild mammals with dogs.
Answer: This Government is committed to enacting a ban on trail hunting in line with our manifesto commitment. Work to determine the best approach for doing so is ongoing and we will consult specifically on how to deliver a ban in the new year.
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHunting Act 2004: FinesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 14 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91234More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of current penalties for offences under the Hunting Act 2004 in deterring illegal hunting.
Answer: This Government has not made such an assessment to date. Those found guilty under the Act are subject to the full force of the law. The Act already provides for a range of penalties, including fines and forfeiture of dogs, vehicles and equipment used to c...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHunting: Public ConsultationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 14 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91233More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the consultation on hunting will review exemptions under the Hunting Act 2004.
Answer: This Government is committed to enacting a ban on trail hunting in line with our manifesto commitment. Work to determine the best approach for doing so is ongoing and we will consult specifically on how to deliver a ban in the new year.
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFireworksDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90883More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of on the potential impact of the domestic use of fireworks on (a) children (b) adults with PTSD and (c) domestic pets.
Answer: No recent assessment has been made of the potential impact of the domestic use of fireworks on children, adults with PTSD and pets. Building on the work of my predecessor, I will continue to engage with businesses, consumer groups and charities to gather ...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: PooleDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90882More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to support pubs in Poole constituency.
Answer: The Government recognises the vital role that pubs, restaurants and other food outlets play in local communities and the economy, including in the Poole constituency.In April, we launched a Taskforce to review premises licensing and develop a more balance...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Home EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90881More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate her Department has made of the number of home educated children with SEND in Poole constituency.
Answer: The department does not hold information on the number of home-educated children at constituency level.The latest statistics on elective home education (EHE) in England are available at: https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/...
Answered 20 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFireworks: PooleDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90880More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to improve enforcement laws for the misuse of fireworks in Poole constituency.
Answer: Enforcement powers exist for local authorities to take action when fireworks are unsafe, sold illegally or misused. Local authorities and the police also have powers to tackle anti-social behaviour caused by the misuse of fireworks. It is for local areas ...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCannabis: MisuseHome OfficeTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90626More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of amending Section 37 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 to exclude any part of the Cannabis Sativa L plant with THC of 0.2% or less.
Answer: The flowers and leaves of the cannabis plant are controlled drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (‘the 1971 Act’) irrespective of their tetrahydrocannabinol (‘THC’) content. The Government has no plans to review the definition of cannabis for control ...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordInternet: Age AssuranceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90625More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of requiring internet service providers to carry out age verification checks rather than individual websites.
Answer: The Online Safety Act makes online services responsible for protecting all users from illegal content and activity, and children from harmful content. Under the Act, services must use age assurance to prevent children encountering the most harmful content...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAccess to Work ProgrammeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90074More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the impact of the 10% decrease in the number of Access to Work claims approved between March 2024 and March 2025 on the number of disabled people being supported into work
Answer: While the number of people who were approved for any Access to Work provision was 61,670 in 2024/25, the number of customers in receipt of payment in 2024/25 increased to 74,190. As Access to Work awards are approved for up to three years, customers recei...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAccess to Work ProgrammeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90072More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to support disabled people to access employment by (a) ensuring that the Access to Work scheme is properly resourced and (b) addressing delays in (i) award decisions and (ii) rei
Answer: Access to Work has been providing support for over 30 years, and we know that for many, this support has been invaluable. Demand for the service has increased. In 2024/5 the number of customers in receipt of payment reached 74,190. This is an increase of ...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordChild Benefit: MaladministrationTreasuryTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89923More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what she is taking to ensure that UK residents are not mistakenly recorded as having left the UK and subsequently have their child benefit stopped by HMRC.
Answer: As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce error and fraud in the Child Benefit system, HMRC undertook a pilot last year using international travel data. This pilot saw thousands of people who had left the UK but carried on claiming Child Benefit removed fr...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordChild Benefit: MaladministrationTreasuryTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89922More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential reasons for recent trends in the levels of people that have been mistakenly recorded as having left the UK and subsequently had their child benefit stopped by HMRC.
Answer: As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce error and fraud in the Child Benefit system, HMRC undertook a pilot last year using international travel data. This pilot saw thousands of people who had left the UK but carried on claiming Child Benefit removed fr...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordChild Benefit: MaladministrationTreasuryTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89921More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the number of people who have been mistakenly recorded as having left the UK and subsequently had their child benefit stopped by HMRC in the last 12 months.
Answer: As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce error and fraud in the Child Benefit system, HMRC undertook a pilot last year using international travel data. This pilot saw thousands of people who had left the UK but carried on claiming Child Benefit removed fr...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTax AllowancesTreasuryTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89364More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made as to the potential merits of Transitional Tax-Free Amount Certificates.
Answer: A Transitional Tax-Free Amount Certificate (TTFAC) is an official document issued by a pension scheme provider or insurer. It confirms the actual amount of tax-free lump sums an individual received before 6 April 2024, when the Lifetime Allowance was abol...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
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