Rachael Maskell MP: written questions
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Social ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102789More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he is having with (a) local authorities and (b) independent sector agencies on the delivery of adult social care.
Answer: My Rt. Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has met with sector representatives including the Local Government Association and the Association of Directors for Adult Social Services to discuss operational issues, emerging challe...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102788More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how can MPs be involved in supporting Baroness Casey in developing an Adult Social Care strategy.
Answer: The Independent Commission into adult social care, chaired by Baroness Casey, is working to build consensus on the future of adult social care, meeting with people with first-hand experience of the social care system and sector organisations. As part of b...
Answered 8 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102787More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, which agencies have been involved in the work of Baroness Casey in the Adult Social Care strategy.
Answer: The Independent Commission into adult social care, chaired by Baroness Casey, is working to build consensus on the future of adult social care, meeting with people with first-hand experience of the social care system and sector organisations, and holding ...
Answered 8 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102786More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent progress he has made in developing a strategy for delivering Adult Social Care.
Answer: We are progressing towards a National Care Service with around £4.6 billion of additional funding available for adult social care by 2028/29 compared to 2025/26. We are already putting the core foundations of a National Care Service in place, aligned with...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSudan: Armed ConflictForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102785More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with the Sudanese authorities on the protection of civilians, including members of religious minority communities, during the ongoing conflict.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the responses provided in the Urgent Question debate on 15 December 2025.
Answered 8 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordBabies: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102784More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, further to the commitment in the 10-Year Health Plan for England to expand the Start for Life/Healthy Babies programme to every local authority, when will York receive funding to provide these serv
Answer: The 10-Year Health Plan sets out an ambitious agenda to how we will improve the nation’s health by creating a new model of care that is fit for the future.We recognise that local authorities such as City of York Council are ambitious, seeking to deliver u...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordGeothermal PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 907155More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to optimise the capacity of deep geothermal projects.
Answer: The Government recognises the renewable resource that the UK has for geothermal energy. However, the Deep Geothermal opportunities vary across the UK depending on Geology. Geothermal technologies that generate electricity are eligible for Contracts for Di...
Answered 6 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordME/CFS: MalnutritionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101433More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 10 December 2025 to Question 95676, whether his Department has conducted any evaluation of patient safety risks affecting people with severe and very severe ME/CFS, includ
Answer: Patient safety risks affecting people with severe and very severe myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), including malnutrition, have been considered during the development of the final delivery plan (FDP) published in...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDementia: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101432More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress he has made in setting out a strategy on dementia.
Answer: We will deliver the first ever Frailty and Dementia Modern Service Framework to deliver rapid and significant improvements in quality of care and productivity. This will be informed by phase one of the independent commission into adult social care, expect...
Answered 6 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS: Occupational HealthDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101431More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress he has made on introducing NHS staff treatment hubs.
Answer: The 10-Year Health Plan committed to the roll out of Staff Treatment Hubs, to provide a high-quality, wellbeing and occupational health service for all National Health Service staff. Work is underway to develop implementation and operational plans for the...
Answered 6 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordIdentity Cards: Digital TechnologyCabinet OfficeTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101430More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many meetings data companies have had with the Government to discuss ID cards; what the dates of those meetings were; and which companies attended those meetings.
Answer: Information about Ministerial meetings, with data companies and others, is routinely published on GOV.UK in a quarterly transparency return. The latest Cabinet Office return can be found here.
Answered 7 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practioners: ContractsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101429More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that the new GP contract provides financial security for GPs.
Answer: General practices (GPs) are valued independent contractors who provide over £13 billion worth of National Health Services. Every year we consult with the profession about what services GPs provide, and the money providers are entitled to in return under t...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Professions: HealthDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101428More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to (a) support the health and wellbeing of and (b) prevent stress and burn out in the NHS workforce.
Answer: The health and wellbeing of all National Health Service staff is a top priority.Local employers across the NHS have arrangements in place to support staff including occupational health provision, employee support programmes, and a focus on healthy working...
Answered 6 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDental Services: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101427More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of levels of provision of dental services on (a) children’s and (b) adults' oral health.
Answer: The recently published Adult Oral Health Survey 2023 provides the first picture of adult oral health in England for more than a decade. This shows that among dentate adults, those with at least one natural tooth, over two-fifths, or 41%, showed evidence o...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDental Services: ContractsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101426More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he has taken to secure a new NHS dental contract.
Answer: We are committed to delivering fundamental reform of the dental contract before the end of this Parliament. As a first step, we published the Government’s response to the public consultation on shorter term improvements to the National Health Service dent...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPregnancy: Alcoholic DrinksDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101425More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to ensure that pregnant women are (a) asked about alcohol use at the earliest point in their pregnancy and (b) given healthcare to abstain from alcohol use throughout the dura
Answer: Pregnant women with alcohol problems are often highly vulnerable with multiple and complex support needs. The Government is committed to ensuring pregnant women with alcohol problems are supported to reduce the risk of harm to themselves and the foetus, a...
Answered 6 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordIdentity Cards: Digital TechnologyCabinet OfficeTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101424More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make it his policy not to introduce ID cards.
Answer: On 26 September 2025, the Prime Minister announced plans for free digital ID to be available to all UK citizens and legal residents. This is not an ID card.
Answered 9 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordIdentity Cards: Digital TechnologyCabinet OfficeTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101423More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps he plans to take to help support people with poor digital connections to use a digital ID card.
Answer: The digital ID scheme will be underpinned with the principle that no one should be left behind. We recognise that not everyone has the same level of digital access or confidence, and that’s why the scheme will be accompanied by a major government digital ...
Answered 7 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordIdentity Cards: Digital TechnologyCabinet OfficeTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101422More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps he plans to take to help support people who are digitally excluded to work, in the context of the implementation of the proposed digital ID card.
Answer: The digital ID scheme will be underpinned by the principle that no one should be left behind. Making this system work for everyone will be a top priority, including those who do not have smartphones, are elderly, or are less digitally confident, so everyo...
Answered 9 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordIdentity Cards: Digital TechnologyCabinet OfficeTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101421More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether children and young people will be required to hold an ID card if they work.
Answer: On 26 September 2025, the Prime Minister announced plans for free digital ID to be available to all UK citizens and legal residents. This is not an ID card.The scope of the digital ID scheme is still in development and we are inviting the public to have t...
Answered 9 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordIdentity Cards: Digital TechnologyCabinet OfficeTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101420More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps he plans to take to help prevent data breaches associated with the proposed digital ID cards.
Answer: The National Cyber Security Centre is advising the Government on how the new credential is built to the highest standard of security. This would operate a three lines of defence process - this helps ensure data is protected, fraud is deterred and detected...
Answered 9 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordUndocumented WorkersHome OfficeTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101419More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the level of the impact of digital ID on the number of undocumented workers in the grey economy.
Answer: Due to the hidden nature of illegal working, there is no reliable estimate on the scale of the issue.The Digital ID programme is part of a broader strategy to tackle illegal immigration. By making it harder for people without the right to work to gain emp...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSudan: WomenForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95683More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with international partners on protecting women and girls in El Fasher, Sudan.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the statements on Sudan made by the Foreign Secretary on 18 November, and by the Minister of State for International Development and Africa in the House of Lords debate on 27 November. We will provide further updates to the House...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Transport: Crimes of ViolenceHome OfficeTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95682More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether protections against assaults for retail workers in the Crime and Policing Bill will apply to public transport workers involved in the retail of (a) refreshments and (b) rail products and ticke
Answer: Assaults against retail workers will be covered by a new offence which we are introducing via the Crime and Policing Bill. Our definition of retail worker captures someone working in or about retail premises for or on behalf of the owner or occupier of th...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Transport: Crimes of ViolenceDepartment for TransportTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95681More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with the Rail Delivery Group, Network Rail and British Transport Police on the potential merits of a standalone offence of assaulting a public transport worker.
Answer: There is no place for abuse or assault of any worker. Public transport workers and the wider public should be assured that where offenders commit acts of violence they will be arrested and brought before the courts. The railway has its own dedicated polic...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
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