Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP: written questions
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Written questions
Crimes against the PersonHome OfficeTabled 10 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 28808More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing an offence of harming, threatening or intimidating a person, whether or not in the performance of their duties, in order to punish,
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordTourists: CanadaDepartment for Digital, Culture, Media and SportTabled 9 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28385More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to attract Canadian tourists to the UK and increase the annual number of Canadians who visit the UK for tourism.
Answer: DCMS works with VisitBritain to promote visits to Britain worldwide, including from Canada, with a focus on ensuring the benefits of tourism are felt across all regions and nations. VisitBritain works with the Canadian travel trade through campaigns, trad...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Transport: FaresDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28384More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to a) detect individuals who persistently evade fares on public transport, b) prevent those individuals from future fare evasion, and c) recover money owed to public transport networks
Answer: The Government is working with the rail industry to reduce and deter fare evasion, including through the development of a new cross-industry framework and improved data sharing. These measures will help identify repeat offenders, deter future fare evasion...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordWarships: Republic of IrelandMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28383More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer on 09 September 2026 to Question 26088 on Warships: Republic of Ireland, whether a Royal Navy vessel provided air defence support during the recent meeting of EU defence ministers in County
Answer: The UK and Ireland work closely together under the refreshed UK-Ireland Defence Memorandum of Understanding which prioritises cooperation in both the air and maritime domains. The UK does not comment on operational taskings.
Answered 17 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordOverseas Trade: CanadaDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 9 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28382More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what recent steps he has taken to increase trade with Canada.
Answer: The UK and Canada share a strong trading relationship, underpinned by our existing free trade agreement and worth £34 billion in 2025[1]. It was bolstered on September 1st by Canadian ratification of the UK’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordIsrael: SanctionsHome OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28013More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will take steps to assess and mitigate any increased risks to British Jews which have arisen as a result of recent UK sanctions towards Israel and Israel’s response to the UK.
Answer: The Government is committed to the safety and security of Jewish communities across the United Kingdom. In July, the Government announced a £251 million package over three years to strengthen the protection of Jewish communities. This includes funding for...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordIsrael: EmbassiesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28012More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to protect the UK consulate in Jerusalem from unlawful obstruction by Israel.
Answer: The Israeli authority decision to close the British Consulate-General in Jerusalem is deeply regrettable. The focus now is on ensuring we can continue our diplomatic work and supporting efforts towards a two-state solution. The UK stands by the announceme...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordInvestment: FraudHome OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28011More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to provide support to victims of investment fraud in (a) Slough constituency and (b) the South East.
Answer: As part of the Fraud Strategy 2026-2029 the Government committed to ensuring all victims of fraud receive the support they need. This includes operating Report Fraud, the new, streamlined reporting service, to provide a robust and improved reporting mecha...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordWater: InfrastructureDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28010More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with water companies to ensure customers are adequately informed on (a) planned and (b) unplanned water infrastructure repairs.
Answer: Ministers and officials regularly engage with water companies and regulators on operational and customer service matters. Companies are responsible for keeping customers informed about planned and emergency repairs. Customers are protected through the Gua...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSchool Meals: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28009More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent discussions she has had with schools operating under Private Finance Initiative contracts on the adequacy of funding available for school meals.
Answer: The department has a dedicated Private Finance Team which regularly engages with schools and responsible bodies on issues arising from Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts, including funding pressures where relevant. There are currently 637 PFI scho...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordFireworksDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28008More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what recent steps have been taken to improve public awareness regarding legislation relating to the use of fireworks.
Answer: The Government will launch a safe and considerate use campaign ahead of this fireworks season to promote responsible use and raise awareness of existing legal requirements. This builds on activity undertaken last year, strengthening public understanding o...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment: QualificationsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28007More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent steps his Department has taken to support people holding vocational qualifications to secure employment.
Answer: This Government is committed to delivering an employment support system that is personalised to individual needs. All jobseekers are entitled to tailored and flexible support through Jobcentre Plus. Work Coaches offer personalised advice to help individu...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordFireworksDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28006More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what recent steps have been taken alongside (a) local authorities and (b) police forces to prevent the illegal use of fireworks in public spaces.
Answer: The Government continues to work with local authorities, Trading Standards, police forces and other enforcement partners to tackle the illegal use of fireworks. Local authorities and the police already have powers under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime an...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: Private Finance InitiativeDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28005More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment they have made of the adequacy of government funding for Private Finance Initiative schools in the constituency of Slough.
Answer: The department supports Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts through the funding arrangements agreed when contracts were signed. This includes revenue support grant funding (RSG) paid to local authorities over the contract term. RSG funding forms pa...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordWater: InfrastructureDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28004More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with water companies on the timely repair of water infrastructure.
Answer: Ministers and officials regularly engage with water companies and regulators on operational and customer service matters. Companies are responsible for keeping customers informed about planned and emergency repairs. Customers are protected through the Gua...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHMP Dovegate: Telephone ServicesMinistry of JusticeTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27511More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many and what proportion of calls to HMP Dovegate were answered in each of the last three months.
Answer: All calls to the establishment's main public telephone number are recorded as answered by the automated call-handling system.No further call-answering data are collected.
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAttendance AllowanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26603More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department plans to review the six-month qualifying period for Attendance Allowance for pensioners who develop (a) immediate and (b) substantial care needs following (i) a stroke and (ii) di
Answer: Entitlement to Attendance Allowance (AA) is based on the need for frequent personal care and attention, or supervision to ensure their safety, rather than on a particular medical condition. The six-month qualifying period helps establish that the disabili...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDementia: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26602More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the level of funding available for research into (a) Alzheimer's disease and (b) other forms of dementia.
Answer: No assessment has been made. I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 2 June 2026 to Question 3358. Information on dementia research funding broken down by dementia sub-type is not centrally held.
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDementia: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26601More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the progress of research on treatments for (a) Alzheimer's and (b) dementia.
Answer: No assessment has been made. I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 2 June 2026 to Question 3358. Information on dementia research funding broken down by dementia sub-type is not centrally held.
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNature ConservationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26600More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to help (a) halt and (b) reverse species decline in the UK.
Answer: This Government is committed to restoring nature and achieving our legally binding species targets. These include targets to halt the decline in species abundance by 2030, reverse these declines by at least 10% by 2042 when compared with 2030, and to redu...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBritish Embassy KathmanduForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26090More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the British Embassy in Nepal was closed (a) during the August bank holiday weekend and (b) on bank holiday Monday.
Answer: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office staff and our embassy teams have been working around the clock to support British nationals and their families, and to lead the humanitarian response to the devastating floods, including over the weekend and ba...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNepal: British Nationals AbroadForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26089More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what the time was between his Department receiving an initial request to obtain location data from Apple for UK nationals missing in Nepal and a request being made.
Answer: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office staff and our embassy teams have been working around the clock to support British nationals and their families, and to lead the humanitarian response to the devastating floods, including over the weekend and ba...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordWarships: Republic of IrelandMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26088More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the financial contribution from Ireland is towards the deployment of a Royal Navy vessel for security at an event in Ireland.
Answer: Matters relating to Ireland's defence posture and expenditure rest with the Irish authorities, and any enquiries on those issues should be directed to them.
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Police National Legal DatabaseMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21363More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Ministry of Defence personnel were affected by the reported cyberattack that compromised data associated with the Police National Legal Database and related systems.
Answer: There has been no compromise of MOD networks. The reported cyberattack was against the Police National Legal Database (PNLD) system, which some MOD personnel use. Defence worked with the Police National Management Centre to identify data of potentially af...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordOverseas Students: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21362More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to prevent abuse of the student loans system from overseas students who fail to repay their loans.
Answer: This government is resolute in its commitment to protecting public money in higher education, and we are taking firm action to address serious concerns about exploitation of the student funding system.To be compliant with their loan repayment obligations,...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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