Richard Holden MP: written questions

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Railways: Bus ServicesDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127156More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the supply of coaches that are compliant with the Public Service Vehicles (Accessible Information) Regulations 2023 for use in rail replacement services after the
Answer: The Public Service Vehicles (Accessible Information) Regulations 2023 (AIR) require the provision of audible and visible route and location information on board most local bus and coach services in Great Britain. Local services subject to the Regulations ...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
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Electric Vehicles: FinanceDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127025More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 30 March 2026 to Question 123507 on Electric Vehicles, where the remaining amount of the committed £7.5 billion funding will be spent.
Answer: The Government is investing more than £7.5 billion in the transition to zero emission vehicles, as follows:£4 billion on DRIVE35 to support zero emission vehicle manufacturing and R&D in the UK, to 2035.£2 billion on the Electric Car Grant to cut to c...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
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Department for Education: Written QuestionsDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126736More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to respond to Question 120022 from the hon. Member for Twickenham.
Answer: The response to this Written Parliamentary Question has been issued.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
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Department for Education: Written QuestionsDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126735More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to respond to Question 120023 from the hon. Member for Twickenham.
Answer: The responses to these Written Parliamentary Questions have been issued.
Answered 21 Apr 2026
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Department for Education: Written QuestionsDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126734More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to respond to Question 120171 from the hon. Member for Yeovil.
Answer: The responses to these Written Parliamentary Questions have been issued.
Answered 21 Apr 2026
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Department for Education: Written QuestionsDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126733More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to respond to Question 120198 from the hon. Member for Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr.
Answer: The responses to these Written Parliamentary Questions have been issued.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
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Department for Education: Written QuestionsDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126732More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to respond to Question 120248 from the hon. Member for Windsor.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
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Department for Education: Written QuestionsDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126731More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to respond to Question 120365 from the hon. Member for Kingswinford and South Staffordshire.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
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Department for Education: Written QuestionsDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126730More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to respond to Question 120510 from the hon. Member for North East Hampshire.
Answer: The responses to these Written Parliamentary Questions have been issued.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
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Department for Education: Written QuestionsDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126729More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to respond to Question 120952 from the hon. Member for Meriden and Solihull East.
Answer: The responses to these Written Parliamentary Questions have been issued.
Answered 21 Apr 2026
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Department for Education: Written QuestionsDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126728More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to respond to Question 121149 from the hon. Member for Chichester.
Answer: The responses to these Written Parliamentary Questions have been issued.
Answered 21 Apr 2026
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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
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Department 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
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Department 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
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Department 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
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Department 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
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Department 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
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Department 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
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Department 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
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Department 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
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Department 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
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Department 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
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Pupils: 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
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Driving 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
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M6: 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
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