Tom Morrison MP: written questions
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Surgical Mesh ImplantsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13633More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether they have assessed the financial impact on individuals unable to work due to complications arising from pelvic mesh implants.
Answer: The Government extends its deepest sympathies to all those affected by pelvic mesh, and recognises the profound, life‑changing impact these harms have had on individuals and their families. We know that for many, the consequences are ongoing and deeply fe...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSurgical Mesh ImplantsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13632More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate has been made of the number of patients affected by complications arising from pelvic mesh implants in England.
Answer: The Government extends its deepest sympathies to all those affected by pelvic mesh, and recognises the profound, life‑changing impact these harms have had on individuals and their families. We know that for many, the consequences are ongoing and deeply fe...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSurgical Mesh ImplantsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13631More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether interim financial or medical support is available to patients experiencing ongoing complications from pelvic mesh while a compensation scheme is under consideration.
Answer: The Government extends its deepest sympathies to all those affected by pelvic mesh, and recognises the profound, life‑changing impact these harms have had on individuals and their families. We know that for many, the consequences are ongoing and deeply fe...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSurgical Mesh Implants: CompensationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13630More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress the Department has made towards establishing a redress scheme for patients harmed by pelvic mesh implants since the publication of the Hughes Report.
Answer: The Government extends its deepest sympathies to all those affected by pelvic mesh, and recognises the profound, life‑changing impact these harms have had on individuals and their families. We know that for many, the consequences are ongoing and deeply fe...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSurgical Mesh Implants: CompensationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13629More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether they will commit to publishing a clear timetable for the establishment of a compensation scheme for those harmed by pelvic surgical mesh, in line with the recommendations of the Hughes Repo
Answer: The Government extends its deepest sympathies to all those affected by pelvic mesh, and recognises the profound, life‑changing impact these harms have had on individuals and their families. We know that for many, the consequences are ongoing and deeply fe...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordEmpty Property: Council TaxMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13628More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the financial impact of long-term empty property premiums on bereaved families managing estates.
Answer: When a property has been left empty following the death of its owner or occupant, it is exempt from council tax for as long as it remains unoccupied and until probate is granted. Following a grant of probate (or the signing of letters of administration), ...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordEmpty Property: Council TaxMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13627More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance has been issued to local authorities on applying council tax premiums in cases where properties are actively being marketed but remain unsold.
Answer: The Government recognises that there may be circumstances where it is not appropriate for council tax charges to apply. In relation to council tax premiums on long-term empty homes and second homes, the Government has introduced a range of mandatory excep...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordEmpty Property: Council TaxMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 26 Jun 2026WithdrawnUIN 13626More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the impact of council tax premiums on unsold probate properties, particularly those restricted to age-specific occupancy.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordEmpty Property: Council TaxMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13625More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to introduce exemptions or discretionary relief for properties that cannot reasonably be let or sold due to planning or occupancy restrictions.
Answer: The Government recognises that there may be circumstances where it is not appropriate for council tax charges to apply. In relation to council tax premiums on long-term empty homes and second homes, the Government has introduced a range of mandatory excep...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordEmpty Property: Council TaxMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13624More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the impact of council tax premiums on unsold probate properties, particularly those restricted to age-specific occupancy.
Answer: When a property has been left empty following the death of its owner or occupant, it is exempt from council tax for as long as it remains unoccupied and until probate is granted. Following a grant of probate (or the signing of letters of administration), ...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordME/CFS: Health EducationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13623More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how people with lived experience of ME/CFS will be involved in the design and delivery of the awareness campaign.
Answer: Lived experience had an integral role during the development of the final myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) delivery plan. The awareness plan will also require continued support from people with lived experience, and the ME/CFS c...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordME/CFS: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13300More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of whether current strategic prioritisation for ME research is proportionate to the disease burden.
Answer: The Department has not made a specific assessment of whether the strategic prioritisation for research into myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), is proportionate to the disease burden. However, we recognise that this...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordME/CFS: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13299More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance his Department provides to (a) hospitals, (b) community services and (c) ICBs on the care and management of people with severe and very severe ME/CFS; and what steps his Department is
Answer: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has developed guidance on the diagnosis and management of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), which includes care for people with severe or very severe ME/CFS.NICE guide...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordParking: Pedestrian AreasDepartment for TransportTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11865More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help tackle pavement parking.
Answer: On 8 January 2026, I announced the publication of the government’s formal response to the 2020 public consultation 'Pavement parking: options for change' which sets out what the government plans to do to tackle pavement parking. Before the end of this yea...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHospices: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11856More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Written Statement of 4 June 2026 on the Modern Service Framework for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care: interim update, a) what his planned timetable is for transition to c
Answer: NHS England has published statutory guidance and service specifications to support integrated care boards (ICBs) in commissioning palliative care and end-of-life care services to meet the needs of their local populations. We will be refreshing the statuto...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHospices: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11855More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether sustainable contracting for palliative care will a) reflect funding of core services by charitable hospices and b) incorporate NHS uplifts to cover pay increases in the sector.
Answer: The Modern Service Framework (MSF) will embed palliative care and end-of-life care within a strategic commissioning model that is centred on clear and transparent contractual arrangements for commissioned palliative care activity across all providers, inc...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHospicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11853More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether NHS England will provide guidance to ICBs commissioning hospice services on (a) minimising variation and (b) ensuring an equitable approach across systems.
Answer: NHS England has published statutory guidance and service specifications to support integrated care boards (ICBs) in commissioning palliative care and end-of-life care services to meet the needs of their local populations. We will be refreshing the statuto...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHospices: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11852More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Written Statement of 4 June 2026 on Modern Service Framework for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care: interim update, what steps he is taking to ensure that the move to susta
Answer: The Modern Service Framework (MSF) will embed palliative care and end-of-life care within a strategic commissioning model that is centred on clear and transparent contractual arrangements for commissioned palliative care activity across all providers, inc...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHospices: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11851More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how sustainable contracting as referred to in the Modern Service Framework for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care: interim update on 4th June 2026, will be defined and funded in practice.
Answer: The Modern Service Framework (MSF) will embed palliative care and end-of-life care within a strategic commissioning model that is centred on clear and transparent contractual arrangements for commissioned palliative care activity across all providers, inc...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHospices: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11848More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress his department has made in securing new funding for the Modern Service Framework for Palliative and End of Life Care.
Answer: The Modern Service Framework for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care was never intended to introduce new, ring‑fenced funding. Its primary purpose is to set the strategic direction for improving palliative care and end-of-life care, including reducing va...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPhysical Education: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11846More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of the cuts to funding for PE and sports in schools on children's health and activity levels.
Answer: We are investing over £1 billion for PE and school sport over three years. This includes £580 million for a new PE and School Sport Partnerships Network alongside investment in facilities which schools have been calling for and transitional support for pr...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAdministration of Justice: WomenMinistry of JusticeTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11504More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether he has made an assessment of the adequacy of the judicial system for a) the selection of judges and b) support for victims where judges are male in relation to crimes against women of an extremely serious
Answer: To preserve judicial independence, statutory responsibility for judicial training is held by the Lady Chief Justice, Senior President of Tribunals and Chief Coroner. These responsibilities are fulfilled by the Judicial College.To preside over serious sexu...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCrimes against the Person: Divorce SettlementsMinistry of JusticeTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11503More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of legislation protecting victims of crimes of a highly serious nature when their spouse has committed the crime against them in relation to distributing marital assets
Answer: The Government is determined that the family courts should be places of safety and fairness. We recognise that serious offences, including domestic abuse, can have profound and long-lasting effects on victim-survivors’ financial security.Assets owned by a...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGender Based Violence: SentencingMinistry of JusticeTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11502More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of updating the sentencing guidelines in respect of crimes such as online grooming and other crimes of a highly serious and extreme nature against women and g
Answer: Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a national emergency. For too long, we have treated it as a fact of life. This Government will not accept that, which is why we have committed to halving VAWG in a decade. We will deploy the full power of the sta...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSentencingMinistry of JusticeTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11501More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what is the process for changing and updating sentencing guidelines set by the Sentencing Council.
Answer: Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a national emergency. For too long, we have treated it as a fact of life. This Government will not accept that, which is why we have committed to halving VAWG in a decade. We will deploy the full power of the sta...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
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