Neil Hudson MP: written questions
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Nitrous OxideHome OfficeTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12473More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her department is taking to tackle the illegal use of nitrous oxide.
Answer: Nitrous Oxide was controlled in November 2023 as a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. Under the 1971 Act, it is an offence to produce, supply, offer to supply, possess, possess with intent to supply, import and export nitrous oxide. Nitrous ...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLitter: Nitrous OxideDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12472More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department are taking to help tackle the discarding in the environment of nitrous oxide canisters.
Answer: It is an offence to illegally dispose of cannisters. Local councils have legal powers to take enforcement action against offenders. Anyone caught littering may be prosecuted in a magistrates’ court, which can lead to a criminal record and a fine of up to ...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPlastics: Pollution ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12471More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her department is taking to help reduce plastic pollution.
Answer: We have several restrictions on unnecessary single-use plastic products, including a ban on the supply of single-use vapes and a ban on supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic in England, marking a major step forward in tackling the plastic and mi...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDisability: EmploymentWomen and EqualitiesTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12470More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking to help ensure that people with disabilities are treated fairly in employment application processes.
Answer: Under the Equality Act 2010 (the 2010 Act) it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against disabled employees and applicants. Specifically, employers are required to make reasonable adjustments in relation to the disabled employee’s job or during t...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: EssexDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10262More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate she has made of the number of mediation cases and SEND Tribunal appeals arising from delays to Education, Health and Care Plans in Essex.
Answer: Many children wait too long for their education, health and care plans, and support often comes too late and only after escalation. We are determined to make improvements, as set out in our recent consultation on special educational needs and disabilities...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: EssexDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10261More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the time taken for Education, Health and Care Plan assessments in Essex on children’s access to appropriate educational support.
Answer: Many children wait too long for their education, health and care plans, and support often comes too late and only after escalation. We are determined to make improvements, as set out in our recent consultation on special educational needs and disabilities...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: EssexDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10260More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment her Department has made of the level of delays in issuing Education, Health and Care Plans in Essex.
Answer: Many children wait too long for their education, health and care plans, and support often comes too late and only after escalation. We are determined to make improvements, as set out in our recent consultation on special educational needs and disabilities...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGastroparesis: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10259More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help improve diagnostic pathways and patient safety for individuals presenting with symptoms of gastroparesis.
Answer: The Government remains committed to improving outcomes for people living with rare diseases, including gastroparesis, through the UK Rare Diseases Framework and England Rare Diseases Action Plans. Faster diagnosis is a priority under the framework. Patien...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordGastroparesis: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10258More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made a comparative assessment of access to gastric electrical stimulation for gastroparesis patients in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland; and what steps he i
Answer: The Government remains committed to improving outcomes for people living with rare diseases, including gastroparesis, through the UK Rare Diseases Framework and England Rare Diseases Action Plans. Faster diagnosis is a priority under the framework. Patien...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHorticultureDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6852More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the (a) prevailing market conditions and (b) trends in the level of input costs for the horticultural sector.
Answer: Defra continues to work closely with all cropping sectors as they face higher input costs particularly for fuel, energy, and fertiliser. At the March 2026 meeting of the UK Agriculture Market Monitoring Group (UKAMMG), Defra and the Devolved Governments d...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArable FarmingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6851More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the (a) prevailing market conditions and (b) trends in the level of input costs for the arable farming sector.
Answer: Defra continues to work closely with all cropping sectors as they face higher input costs particularly for fuel, energy, and fertiliser. At the March 2026 meeting of the UK Agriculture Market Monitoring Group (UKAMMG), Defra and the Devolved Governments d...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFisheriesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6850More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the (a) prevailing market conditions and (b) trends in the level of input costs for the fishing industry.
Answer: Defra is actively monitoring prevailing market conditions by assessing factors such as demand for seafood, price movements across key species, and wider supply chain dynamics, including the effects of seasonality and market access on fishers’ returns. In ...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPoultryDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6629More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of trends in the level of a) market conditions and b) input costs for the poultry sector.
Answer: The Government continues to work closely with all livestock sectors as they face higher input costs particularly for fuel, energy, and fertiliser. At the March 2026 meeting of the UK Agriculture Market Monitoring Group (UKAMMG), Defra and the Devolved Gov...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDairy FarmingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6628More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of trends in the level of a) market conditions and b) input costs for the dairy sector.
Answer: The Government continues to work closely with all livestock sectors as they face higher input costs particularly for fuel, energy, and fertiliser. At the March 2026 meeting of the UK Agriculture Market Monitoring Group (UKAMMG), Defra and the Devolved Gov...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCattle: Livestock IndustryDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6627More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of (a) current market conditions and (b) input costs on the UK beef sector.
Answer: The Government continues to work closely with all livestock sectors as they face higher input costs particularly for fuel, energy, and fertiliser. At the March 2026 meeting of the UK Agriculture Market Monitoring Group (UKAMMG), Defra and the Devolved Gov...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSheep: Livestock IndustryDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6625More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of (a) current market conditions and (b) input costs on the UK sheep sector.
Answer: The Government continues to work closely with all livestock sectors as they face higher input costs particularly for fuel, energy, and fertiliser. At the March 2026 meeting of the UK Agriculture Market Monitoring Group (UKAMMG), Defra and the Devolved Gov...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPigs: Livestock IndustryDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6624More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of (a) current market conditions and (b) input costs on the UK pig sector.
Answer: The Government continues to work closely with all livestock sectors as they face higher input costs particularly for fuel, energy, and fertiliser. At the March 2026 meeting of the UK Agriculture Market Monitoring Group (UKAMMG), Defra and the Devolved Gov...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLondon Underground: StrikesDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6156More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what contingency arrangements are in place for passengers affected by this week's London Underground strike action.
Answer: Transport in London is devolved to the Mayor and Transport for London, and any impacts of strike action on London’s transport network are for TfL to assess and manage.Nevertheless, the Government understands that strike action is extremely disappointing f...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLondon Underground: StrikesDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6155More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with the Mayor of London and Transport for London regarding this week's London Underground strike action.
Answer: Transport in London is devolved to the Mayor and Transport for London, and any impacts of strike action on London’s transport network are for TfL to assess and manage.Nevertheless, the Government understands that strike action is extremely disappointing f...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration: TurkeyHome OfficeTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6154More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what are the reasons for delays in decisions on ECAA ILR applications.
Answer: There has been a higher than forecast intake on the ECAA route over the last twelve months, with applications received currently 65% above forecasted intake. The Home Office allocates resources for case working of immigration applications in line with the...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFire Stations: StandardsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6153More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to introduce minimum availability standards for on-call fire stations to ensure that communities such as Waltham Abbey are not left without immediate fire cover.
Answer: On-call firefighters play a vital role in responding to emergencies in their local communities. The government is grateful for their dedication. Responsibility for managing local risk and demand sits with each fire and rescue authority (FRA) and its fire ...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: Waltham AbbeyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6152More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department has conducted a recent risk assessment of fire service provision in Waltham Abbey.
Answer: On-call firefighters play a vital role in responding to emergencies in their local communities. The government is grateful for their dedication. Responsibility for managing local risk and demand sits with each fire and rescue authority (FRA) and its fire ...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPlants: Import ControlsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3561More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what percentage of consignments of products of plant-origin were taken, after being flagged, from Dover to the Border Control Post in Sevington from December 2025 to May 2026.
Answer: Checks at the border are intelligence-led and based on biosecurity risk. To protect the integrity of these controls, detailed operational data on inspections is not routinely published. Data is not held in the form requested. Available data relates to whe...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Products: Import ControlsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3560More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what percentage of consignments of products of animal-origin were taken, after being flagged, from Dover to the Border Control Post in Sevington from December 2025 to May 2026.
Answer: Checks at the border are intelligence-led and based on biosecurity risk. To protect the integrity of these controls, detailed operational data on inspections is not routinely published. Data is not held in the form requested. Available data relates to whe...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMeat: SmugglingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3559More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 10 June 2025 to Question 57744 on Meat: Smuggling, how much illegally imported meat has been seized between the period of 1 January 2026 and 20 May 2026.
Answer: While it was possible to provide seizure volumes made under Defra's African Swine Fever Programme, this has now ended and assured data is not available. Defra is currently reviewing how it collects and uses the seizure data recorded by its operational par...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
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