Sarah Gibson MP: written questions
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Odour Pollution: WiltshireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122955More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment his Department has made of the cause of the persistent odour affecting residents in Calne, Wiltshire; and what steps her Department is taking to ensure that the
Answer: The Environment Agency is aware of persistent odour reports in Calne and continues to treat the issue as a priority. Officers from the Environment Agency’s Wessex Area team have been deployed daily since last Thursday to investigate the source and assess ...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDiabetes: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115263More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many children under the age of 18 were newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in each of the last five years, and how many of those cases involved hospital admission through accident and emergenc
Answer: The information is not held in the format requested.Information is held on the count of finished admission episodes on emergency admissions and those made through accident and emergency (A&E) departments for patients aged between zero and 17 years old...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPark Homes: ManagersMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114577More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many applications for Fit and Proper Person status have been (a) granted, (b) refused and (c) granted subject to conditions since The Mobile Homes (Requirement for Manager of
Answer: The fit and proper person test, which applies to a site owner or the person appointed to manage a site, is intended to ensure that those managing park home sites are competent to do so. Where properly applied by local authorities, the legislation has been...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPark Homes: WiltshireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114576More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of the 10% commission charge on park home residents requiring residential care in Wiltshire.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 97962 on 15 December 2025.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSustainable Farming Incentive: Organic FarmingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114546More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the new Sustainable Farming Incentive offer will include long-term organic maintenance payments that take into account the level of similar payments offered in the EU and devol
Answer: Defra reviews environmental scheme approaches used internationally, including those in the EU and the devolved nations, to inform our thinking. However, the department ultimately designs and implement schemes that we believe are most appropriate for Engla...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSustainable Farming Incentive: Organic FarmingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114545More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to retain dedicated payment rates for (a) organic conversion and (b) organic maintenance within the revised Sustainable Farming Incentive.
Answer: Yes, recent announcements have confirmed that DEFRA is retaining dedicated payment rates for organic conversion. Defra has also confirmed that it is removing three actions relating to maintenance of organic land; however, organic farmers will be able to a...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCarbon Emissions: Hydrogen and Fuel CellsDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108450More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential for UK hydrogen and fuel cell technologies to contribute to the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate sectors such as (a) heavy machinery and (b) heavy transp
Answer: The Government expects hydrogen to play a role in decarbonising applications where there are limited alternatives such as maritime, aviation, and off-road machinery. This includes through use as a fuel directly, in a fuel cell, and to produce other low-ca...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordFuel Cells and Hydrogen: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108449More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what funding will be allocated to the UK hydrogen and fuel cell technology manufacturing sector through the Great British Energy £1 billion ‘Energy: Engineered in the UK’ supply chain fund.
Answer: Energy, Engineered in the UK (EEUK) is GBE’s flagship supply chain investment programme, delivering £1 billion of funding to increase UK manufacturing capacity, drive down technology costs, and create and support jobs across the UK. Aside from the £300m O...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHydrogen: ResearchDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108448More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to support investment into research and development across the hydrogen technology manufacturing sector.
Answer: Since 2020, Innovate UK, which is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), has awarded more than £405 million in hydrogen related R&D funding to support technology development, strengthen supply chains, advance hydrogen production, and to enable its...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHydrogen: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108447More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to encourage investment into the UK hydrogen technology manufacturing sector.
Answer: The Industrial Strategy set out our public finance offer to crowd private investment into clean energy industries, including our hydrogen economy. This includes: £1bn Clean Energy supply chain fund; £5.8bn for the National Wealth Fund to invest this Parli...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordFuel Cells and Hydrogen: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108446More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to help ensure that UK hydrogen and fuel cell technology manufacturers benefit from the comprehensive Public Financial Institution offer set out in the Clean Energy In
Answer: The UK is well placed to be a global leader in hydrogen deployment and supply chains, with significant export market potential for UK manufacturers. The Clean Energy Industries Plan (CEI) sets out a comprehensive Public Finance Institution offer to crowd ...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordNuclear Power: Environment ProtectionDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105496More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has considered the impact of recommendations 11,12 and 19 of the Nuclear Regulatory Review 2025 on progress towards achieving the Government’s nature recovery targets set under the
Answer: We will present a full government response and implementation plan soon, taking account of our national security considerations, and planning, environmental and court processes.
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy Company Obligation: AuditDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102264More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if his Department will publish the independent audit reports commissioned on ECO4 delivery in 2025–26.
Answer: The Department for Net Zero and Energy Security commissioned independent audit reports on ECO4 delivery. The results of this audit programme are available on the Government website: Solid wall insulation installed under ECO4 and GBIS: Statistical audit re...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: InfrastructureDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102263More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with the National Energy System Operator on the Strategic Spatial Energy Plan.
Answer: The methodology for the Strategic Spatial Energy Plan (SSEP) was formally approved in May 2025 by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, together with Ofgem. As announced by NESO, the final SSEP will now be delivered in Autumn 2027, with...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: InfrastructureDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102262More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment has he made of the potential merits of NESO introducing interim guidance that bridges the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan and the delayed Strategic Spatial Energy Plan.
Answer: The National Energy System Operator (NESO) is committed to delivering the joined up, strategic energy planning needed for Great Britain to support economic growth, deliver a secure energy system and pave the way to a sustainable energy future. The Clean P...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPatients: AdvocacyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100014More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what requirements are placed on NHS trusts and integrated care boards on the publication of independent NHS complaints advocacy services to patients, including in Wiltshire.
Answer: Advocacy services play an important role in helping patients' voices to be heard and in ensuring their legal rights are protected. Guidance issued by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence indicates that advocacy can provide several benefit...
Answered 19 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPatients: AdvocacyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100013More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what geographic barriers there are to accessing independent advocacy services for patients in rural areas, including Wiltshire; and what steps he is taking to help tackle those barriers.
Answer: Advocacy services play an important role in helping patients' voices to be heard and in ensuring their legal rights are protected. Guidance issued by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence indicates that advocacy can provide several benefit...
Answered 19 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPatients: AdvocacyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100012More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of provision of independent advocacy services for patients in Wiltshire.
Answer: Advocacy services play an important role in helping patients' voices to be heard and in ensuring their legal rights are protected. Guidance issued by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence indicates that advocacy can provide several benefit...
Answered 19 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMaternity ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95504More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the availability of information on birth care choices for expectant parents.
Answer: An assessment of the adequacy of the availability of information on birth care choices for expectant parents has not been made at a national level.This information is managed by local trusts and must reflect the facilities that are available locally. Info...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordIVF: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95503More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to address variation in access to NHS-funded IVF treatment between integrated care boards.
Answer: The Government recognises that fertility treatment across the National Health Service in England is subject to variation in access. Work continues between the Department and NHS England to better understand NHS-funded fertility services and the effectiven...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMaternity Services: NHS TrustsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95502More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the condition of maternity wards and equipment across NHS trusts.
Answer: NHS England’s maternity and neonatal infrastructure review was completed in spring 2024 by all trusts in England that provide maternity and neonatal services. It found various issues with maternity and neonatal service infrastructure, including limited ph...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMiscarriageDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95501More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans he has to improve the recording of miscarriage in NHS services.
Answer: The risk of miscarriage is estimated at 15%, and there are approximately 100,000 to 150,000 miscarriages per year in the United Kingdom. However, due to lack of data on the earliest losses, the true figure could be higher at approximately 250,000 a year.A...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMaternity Services: StaffDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95500More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support retention within the maternity and neonatal workforce.
Answer: As set out in the 10-Year Health Plan, the Government is committed to making the National Health Service the best place to work, by supporting and retaining our hardworking and dedicated healthcare professionals.To support this ambition, the Government pl...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS Trusts: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95499More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has assessed the factors contributing to variation in intervention rates between NHS trusts.
Answer: The Department has made no specific assessment. Local National Health Service commissioners are responsible for planning healthcare services that meet the needs of their respective populations. NHS trust interventions will vary across services and in resp...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMaternity ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95358More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Ockenden report, what recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the progress in delivering the Immediate and Essential Actions; and if he will publish an up
Answer: The final report of the Ockenden review contained 96 immediate and essential actions (IEAs), some national and some for local implementation. The IEAs contained in the Ockenden review were brought together, alongside other reports and guidance, into NHS E...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
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