Sarah Hall MP: written questions
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Written questions
Aluminium: Waste DisposalDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13325More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of trends in the level of aluminium scrap exports to non-OECD markets; and what trade or regulatory measures his Department is considering to prevent the leakage
Answer: The Government has established a Metals Circularity Group, working collaboratively with industry and expert stakeholders, alongside the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, the Ministry of Defence, and the Department for Environment, Food and Rura...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordGambling: AdvertisingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125859More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has made an recent assessment of the effectiveness of the regulation of gambling advertising.
Answer: All gambling operators in the UK must comply with robust advertising codes, which are enforced by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) independently of Government. These codes apply across all advertising platforms, including broadcast, online and so...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBrain: TumoursDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125858More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the adequacy of support available to people with brain tumours through health and social care services.
Answer: The Department recognises the significant impact that rare cancers, such as brain tumours, can have on people. The Department is committed to improving people’s experience with brain tumours across the system, from diagnosis to treatment and beyond. NHS E...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordOperation Blue Star: Public InquiriesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125857More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has held discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the potential merits of establishing a judge-led public inquiry into the UK Government’s potential role in relatio
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFreight: Schengen AgreementDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124435More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the Schengen 90/180 day rule on international road haulage operations.
Answer: Since 2021, UK nationals (including hauliers and coach drivers) have been bound to a limit of 90 days in any 180-day period (90/180 limit) for work and leisure journeys in the Schengen area. This limit is consistent with the approach taken by the EU to na...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Sports: FreightDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124434More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions her Department has had with EU counterparts on the potential impact of the 90/180 day Schengen travel restrictions on Formula One hauliers.
Answer: The 90/180 day Schengen rules apply to all third countries outside the EU and Single Market. It is for individuals and businesses to ensure they understand the rules of each country they intend to travel to ahead of time, in case they need to apply for a ...
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLarge Goods Vehicle Drivers: Immigration ControlsDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124433More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she is taking steps to secure an exemption to the EU Entry / Exit System for international road hauliers.
Answer: The European Union’s (EU) Entry/Exit System (EES) is being implemented by the EU to improve border security. EES does not introduce new restrictions but will replace the current manual system for border checks of the 90 in 180-day (90/180) limit on short ...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDriver and Vehicle Licensing Agency: StandardsDepartment for TransportTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123828More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of the causes of delays in the processing of driving licence renewal applications by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency; and what steps her Department is taking to ensur
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) aims to process all applications as quickly as possible. The DVLA’s target for driving licence applications is to dispatch 95 per cent within three working days for straightforward online applications and 90 ...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHomicide: WomenHome OfficeTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121566More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to reduce the number of women killed in domestic homicides in their own homes.
Answer: This Government is committed to protecting women and girls in all environments, public or private. The recently published ‘Freedom from violence and abuse: a cross-government strategy’ sets out the steps we are taking to drive system-wide change, so that ...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: RefugesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121565More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has made an assessment of the sufficiency of the level of refuge accommodation provision for victims of domestic abuse.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring victims of domestic abuse and their children can access the support in safe accommodation they need to rebuild their lives. This is part of the Government’s strategy to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls, with ...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: RefugesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121564More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of funding for refuge accommodation under the Safe Accommodation Duty.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring victims of domestic abuse and their children can access the support in safe accommodation they need to rebuild their lives. This is part of the Government’s strategy to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls, with ...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordWater Companies: RegulationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121562More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to reform water companies regulation in response to sewage pollution.
Answer: The Government is committed to tackling the root causes of sewage pollution. As part of this, we will ensure that legislation, the regulatory framework and funding support ‘pre-pipe’ solutions, aimed at reducing the volume of rainwater and pollutants ente...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMotability: Tax AllowancesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120433More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of Motability tax changes on disabled people’s ability to access work, healthcare and caring responsibilities.
Answer: An Equality Impact Assessment including consideration of the impact on affected individuals was undertaken and published by HMT as part of the Autumn Budget and can be found here: Motability Scheme: reforming tax reliefs - GOV.UK.The Motability Scheme wil...
Answered 20 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordWater: RegulationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120430More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when the new integrated water regulator for England will be formally established.
Answer: The Government has set out its ambition to create a powerful new water regulator, bringing together the relevant functions from the existing regulators (Ofwat, the Drinking Water Inspectorate, Environment Agency and Natural England) into one new body. Thi...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArts and Technology: StaffDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120428More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that workers in the tech and creative sectors are able to organise and participate in trade union activity.
Answer: The Government believes that strong trade unions are essential for tackling insecurity, inequality, discrimination and low pay.Through the Employment Rights Act 2025, we are simplifying the statutory union recognition process, establishing a formal right ...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMedical Treatments: GazaDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120427More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many children from Gaza have been admitted to NHS hospitals under the UK medical evacuation scheme since its launch.
Answer: The Prime Minister announced at the end of July 2025 that the United Kingdom will medically evacuate Gazan children for treatment in the UK. The UK has successfully evacuated 50 child patients who are being treated in National Health Service hospitals as ...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordStrokes: RehabilitationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120148More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help improve access to specialist stroke rehabilitation and community-based support services for stroke survivors in England.
Answer: As set out in the Government’s 10-Year Health Plan, we are committed to improving services for patients locally by increasing the provision of services outside of a hospital setting that are delivered closer to home in the community.The National Stroke Se...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCarer's Allowance: OverpaymentsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120147More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the financial impact on unpaid carers of repaying Carer’s Allowance overpayments.
Answer: This Government recognises and values the vital contribution made by unpaid carers every day in providing significant care and continuity of support to family and friends with disabilities. The Department has published research into people’s experiences o...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEhlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120146More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department will commission the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence to develop clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and hypermobi
Answer: There are no current plans to commission the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to develop clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and hypermobility spectrum disorders.Topics for new or updated...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Transport: Crimes of ViolenceDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120145More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of creating a specific criminal offence of assaulting a public transport worker at work.
Answer: There is no place for abuse or assault of any worker; everyone should feel safe and be safe whilst working. The Government values the commitment of everyone who works in the public transport sector ensuring the continued running of all the vital services ...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDigital Assets: Bank ServicesTreasuryTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120144More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that banks do not apply blanket restrictions on providing banking services to legitimate blockchain and cryptoasset businesses.
Answer: The Government is aware that cryptoasset firms are facing challenges associated with access to banking services, and we are engaged with the sector on these matters.Whilst the Government recognises that decisions around the provision of banking services a...
Answered 20 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPension Credit: ApplicationsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120143More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what progress his Department has made on simplifying the Pension Credit application process.
Answer: The Department is committed to modernising the Pension Credit service and regularly reviews the user experience to balance simplification with ensuring accurate awards. We are streamlining application routes by using information held internally to reduce ...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPension Credit: North WestDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120142More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to help increase the take-up of Pension Credit among eligible pensioners in the North West.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that all pensioners, including those in the North West, receive the support to which they are entitled. That is why we have been running the biggest ever Pension Credit take-up campaign across Great Britain, promoti...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTeachers: TrainingDepartment for EducationTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120141More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the removal of the Religious Education Initial Teacher Training bursary on the quality of RE provision in secondary schools.
Answer: Initial teacher training (ITT) bursaries are offered to incentivise more applications to ITT courses. As such, we review bursaries annually to take account of several factors, including recruitment to date, forecast economic conditions, and teacher supply...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Welfare: TourismDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120140More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when her Department will introduce regulations under the Animal (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act 2023 to prohibit the domestic sale and advertising of low-welfare animal experiences
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the reply previously given to the hon. Member for Slough, on 26 February to PQ UIN 114064.
Answered 18 Mar 2026
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