Richard Holden MP: written questions
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Department for Education: Written QuestionsDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126727More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to respond to Question 121418 from the hon. Member for Meriden and Solihull East.
Answer: The responses to these Written Parliamentary Questions have been issued.
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Education: Written QuestionsDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126726More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to respond to Question 121472 from the hon. Member for Newport West and Islwyn.
Answer: The responses to these Written Parliamentary Questions have been issued.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Education: Written QuestionsDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126725More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to respond to Question 121538 from the hon. Member for Poole.
Answer: The responses to these Written Parliamentary Questions have been issued.
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Education: Written QuestionsDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126724More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to respond to Question 121539 from the hon. Member for Poole.
Answer: The responses to these Written Parliamentary Questions have been issued.
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Education: Written QuestionsDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126723More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to respond to Question 121840 from the hon. Member for Meriden and Solihull East.
Answer: The responses to these Written Parliamentary Questions have been issued.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Education: Written QuestionsDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126722More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to respond to Question 121893 from the hon. Member for Hinckley and Bosworth.
Answer: The responses to these Written Parliamentary Questions have been issued.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Education: Written QuestionsDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126721More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to respond to Question 122251 from the hon. Member for Meriden and Solihull East.
Answer: The responses to these Written Parliamentary Questions have been issued.
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Education: Written QuestionsDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126720More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to respond to Question 122254 from the hon. Member for Meriden and Solihull East.
Answer: The response to this Written Parliamentary Question has been issued.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Education: Written QuestionsDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126719More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to respond to Question 122680 from the Rt hon. Member for Braintree.
Answer: The responses to these Written Parliamentary Questions have been issued.
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Education: Written QuestionsDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126718More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to respond to Question 122925 from the hon. Member for Brighton Pavilion.
Answer: The responses to these Written Parliamentary Questions have been issued.
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Education: Written QuestionsDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126717More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to respond to Question 123366 from the hon. Member for Brighton Pavilion.
Answer: The responses to these Written Parliamentary Questions have been issued.
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPupils: DyslexiaDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126716More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of implementing a national dyslexia strategy for schools in England; and what steps her Department is taking to support the sharing of best practi
Answer: Effective early identification and intervention is critical in improving the outcomes of children and young people with special educational needs (SEN), including dyslexia.The department is consulting on proposals to reform the special educational needs a...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: RecruitmentDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126715More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 24 March 2026 to Question 120920, what estimate she has made of the conversion rate from application to appointment in Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency driving examiner recruitment
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has run 22 driving examiner recruitment campaigns since early 2021, nine of these have been launched since June 2024. DVSA analyses the success rates for each campaign and adapts its approach for the next one...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordM6: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126714More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 19 January 2026 to Question 104693, what conclusions were reached at the meeting between National Highways, BWB Consulting and Kier on 17 December 2025 regarding temporary slip roads a
Answer: At the meeting, National Highways shared information on its proposed delivery approach and emerging design and construction methodology. BWB Consulting raised questions and outlined high‑level proposals.National Highways committed to further engagement.
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness Premises: Consumers and Trading StandardsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126713More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of enforcement powers available to Trading Standards authorities at county level to take action against premises engaged in persistent breaches of consumer p
Answer: Local authorities in England, Scotland and Wales are responsible for delivering trading standards services, aiming to ensure fair trading and safeguard both consumers and reputable businesses. Trading standards services operate independently from central ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Hire ServicesDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126712More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 30 March 2026 to Question 122264, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the six-day minimum hire threshold on value for money for Departments using short-t
Answer: The Government's policy is that all official travel must be efficient and cost-effective. Value for money of short-term vehicle hires is ensured through standard Government procurement and contract management processes. Guidance on the GFC can be found on...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLarge Goods Vehicle Drivers: FacilitiesDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126711More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of (a) Australia’s National Freight Data Hub, (b) the United States’ Commodity Flow Survey and (c) the Republic of Korea’s Transport D
Answer: As noted in the answer of 18 March 2026 to Question 120682, the Department for Transport recognises the value of international comparisons for its work, including (a) Australia’s National Freight Data Hub, (b) the United States’ Commodity Flow Survey and ...
Answered 17 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving: Young PeopleDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126710More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 31 March 2026 to Question 123237, whether her Department is considering the introduction of mandatory Restricted R plates or an equivalent post-test probationary scheme for newly quali
Answer: Whilst we are not considering mandatory Restricted ‘R’ plates for newly qualified drivers in Great Britain, we are consulting on a Minimum Learning Period in England, Scotland, and Wales before learner drivers can take their test. We know that introducing...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordParking: AppealsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126709More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 19 March 2026 to Question 120874, whether his Department plans to publish the baseline information it holds on private parking appeals; and if he will p
Answer: The government does not hold a breakdown of the number of disputes and appeals relating to private parking charges for each of the last five years. Some baseline information on private parking appeals includes information already in the public domain such...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Emissions Trading Scheme: FerriesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126708More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 12 March 2026 to Question 118924, what estimate his Department has made of (a) the proportion of UK Emissions Trading Scheme costs in the maritime sector expected to
Answer: The Impact Assessment finds UK ETS compliance costs are modest relative to operators’ overall costs and does not identify significant consumer price impacts. This is expected to be consistent across maritime subsectors. For ferries and passenger services,...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDriver and Vehicle Standards AgencyDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125306More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what manual paper-based processes are in operation at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.
Answer: The vast majority of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) main processes are digitised. Where any paper-based elements remain, DVSA continues to look to digitise these where possible. In a small number of cases, paper is used as part of proces...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCycleways: Horse RidingDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125299More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of opening cycleways to horse riders.
Answer: My Department has made no such assessment.Local authorities are responsible for the provision of cycling infrastructure and for considering appropriate provision for horse riders. The Highway Code is clear that cycle tracks are not intended for use by hor...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: GrantsDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125274More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact on a) drivers of extending the electric car grant; and b) motorcyclists of the planned cessation of the Plug-in Motorcycle Grant.
Answer: The £2 billion Electric Car Grant has been extended to 2030 to support drivers to purchase electric vehicles by reducing upfront costs. More than 90,000 people have already benefited from grants of up to £3,750 across 45 models. In February 2025, we annou...
Answered 17 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordM6: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125234More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 20 January 2026 to Question 104661, what estimate National Highways has made of the cost of constructing temporary slip roads at M6 junction 38.
Answer: National Highways is currently assessing the latest proposals for temporary slip roads at M6 Junction 38 and will feedback on this in due course.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordM6: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125233More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the M6 Lune Gorge works on (a) freight movements and (b) connectivity between England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Answer: For most of the M6 Lune Gorge works, traffic, including freight, will continue to use the M6 via a contraflow arrangement, which has been assessed as providing sufficient capacity to avoid significant delays. National Highways does not anticipate signific...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
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