Vikki Slade MP: written questions
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Parkinson's DiseaseDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2931More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he will take steps to provide free NHS prescriptions to younger onset Parkinson's patients.
Answer: There are currently no plans to provide free National Health Service prescriptions to younger onset Parkinson's patients.People with younger-onset Parkinson’s may be eligible for exemption from NHS prescription charges for another reason. Eligibility depe...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordParkinson's DiseaseDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2930More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to develop a formal care pathway for Parkinson's disease.
Answer: NHS England’s updated adult specialised neurology service specification sets clear, standardised expectations for integrated neurology pathways, helping integrated care boards (ICBs) design services that provide timely, comprehensive, and coordinated care...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordParkinson's DiseaseDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2929More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to increase funding for research into Parkinson's disease.
Answer: Government responsibility for delivering Parkinson’s disease research is shared between the Department of Health and Social Care, with research delivered by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), and the Department of Science, Innovat...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSpeed Limits: CamerasDepartment for TransportTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2928More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent progress she has made towards licensing acoustic speed cameras following recent roadside trials.
Answer: The Department for Transport conducted roadside trials of noise camera technology between October 2022 and February 2023. Reports of these trials, including detailed assessment of the technology’s performance and potential merits, were published on 17 Mar...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordClean Energy: Government AssistanceDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2925More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Investor-State Dispute Settlements on the UK's capacity to transition away from fossil fuels.
Answer: The Government is aware of the interest in ISDS, and is engaging with energy and climate stakeholders on its impact on UK priorities. In line with HMG’s Trade Strategy, the UK will continue to work with partners through multilateral forums, including the ...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCancer: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2379More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the equity of access to cancer treatment options for patients with the same cancer diagnosis, who are differentially classified as (a) first-line, (b) second-line and
Answer: The Government remains committed to improving access to innovative cancer treatments through the National Cancer Plan for England and to reducing inequalities in cancer outcomes and patient experience. Treatment decisions for individual patients are made ...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordCancerDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2378More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential benefits of making clinically beneficial cancer treatments available to patients according to (a) patient need and (b) clinical effectiveness and
Answer: The Government remains committed to improving access to innovative cancer treatments through the National Cancer Plan for England and to reducing inequalities in cancer outcomes and patient experience. Treatment decisions for individual patients are made ...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAerials: Planning PermissionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 729More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact for his policies of (a) expanding permitted development rights or (b) amending guidance to simplify planning application
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 124803 on 10 April 2026.
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: ReformDepartment for EducationTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 720More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will have discussions with Diabetes UK on (a) the ongoing consultation on SEND reform and (b) reforms to the SEND support system more broadly.
Answer: During the 12‑week special educational needs and disabilities consultation period, the department delivered an engagement programme that ensured we listened to children and young people, families, educators and the sector.A national public engagement prog...
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHome Education: GCSEDepartment for EducationTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 695More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of offering free GCSE exams to children studying under Elective Home Education across England.
Answer: The government provides funding to state schools and colleges, which covers examination entries for students who are on roll. When a parent chooses to educate their child outside of the school system, for any reason, they take full responsibility of their...
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordMigrainesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 694More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve the (a) diagnosis rate and (b) treatment of migraines.
Answer: The Government recognises the significant impact that migraines can have on individuals’ quality of life and is committed to improving care for people living with neurological conditions like migraine.The Government is working across departments to addres...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment: MigrainesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 693More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve employers' awareness of migraine symptoms amongst employees.
Answer: Employers are crucial in enhancing employment opportunities and supporting disabled people and those with health conditions, such as migraines, to thrive in the workforce. All employers have a duty under the Equality Act 2010 to make ‘reasonable adjustmen...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordReport Fraud: StandardsHome OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 514More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the review criteria by which Report Fraud make a decision on whether to refer the report of fraud to a police force to consider an investigation.
Answer: Report Fraud is the new national reporting service for fraud and for cyber crime operated by City of London Police. Reports submitted to Report Fraud are considered by the service’s National Crime Analysis Service and evaluated to assess the information a...
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordFraudHome OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 513More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent estimate she has made of the number of incidents reported to Report Fraud that are not then referred on to a UK police force to consider an investigation; and what percentage this equals o
Answer: Report Fraud is the new and improved national police reporting service for fraud and cybercrime which launched on 4 December 2025. Report Fraud uses the latest technology to enhance the reporting experience, providing report updates for victims, and impro...
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordNeurology: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 512More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to expand places for neurology at medical school.
Answer: The Government keeps the total number of medical school places under close review to ensure it meets England’s workforce requirements.Neurology is a medical specialty, with doctors undertaking speciality training in neurology following medical school, fou...
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSites of Special Scientific InterestDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129023More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what data her Department holds on the number of areas in the UK that have been designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest in each of the last five years.
Answer: Notification of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) is a devolved matter and data for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are held by the respective administrations. Designation of SSSIs in England is a matter for Natural England. SSSI designati...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: ReformDepartment for EducationTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129019More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will have discussions with Diabetes UK on (a) the open consultation on SEND reform, and (b) reforms to the SEND support system more broadly.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAddison's Disease: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129018More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support people with Addison's disease, in the context of the discontinuation of the manufacture of hydrocortisone sodium phosphate.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer I gave to the Hon. Member for Birmingham Northfield on 21 April 2026 to Question 127384.
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLivestock Industry: PlanningMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128986More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework on the number of intensive livestock farms.
Answer: The government has not made a specific assessment of the potential impact of proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework on the number of intensive livestock farms.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: DeportationHome OfficeTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127911More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has made an assessment of the impact in other countries of offering payments to failed asylum seekers who agree to return to their home country on trends in numbers of people claiming asyl
Answer: The enhanced voluntary return offer is a strategic and time-limited approach mirroring schemes seen in Denmark, where voluntary return is prioritised and families are offered payments up to the equivalent of £30,000 to expedite departures. This has contri...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity Interest Companies: VATTreasuryTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127292More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of charging VAT on Community Interest Companies (CICs) carrying out health support services on the ability of (a) employees of CICs to fea
Answer: Supplies of welfare services, including the provision of care for people with permanent disabilities and dementia, are exempt from VAT if they are supplied by eligible bodies, such as public bodies or charities. Because community interest companies (CICs)...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: Council TaxMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127291More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will take steps to ensure that local councils in England do not count Universal Credit Transitional Protection as income when calculating council tax payment in cases prior
Answer: Councils are responsible for designing local council tax support schemes for working age people in consultation with their residents. The Government is aware of the variations in the way schemes assess legacy benefits, Universal Credit and transitional pr...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCoeliac Disease: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127290More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether she plans to take steps to ensure consistent (a) diagnosis, (b) clinical management and (c) dietary support for coeliac patients.
Answer: People with coeliac disease should have access to timely diagnosis, appropriate clinical management, and clear dietary advice to support long‑term health. Diagnosis and management of coeliac disease in England are informed by national clinical guidance, i...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPupils: AttendanceDepartment for EducationTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127289More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of amending the statutory guidance on school attendance to allow exemptions for term-time holiday fines for families where the parents have to work during
Answer: The school year is structured so that there are opportunities for holidays outside of term-time. All schools have the discretion to grant leave of absence in exceptional circumstances, judging each application on the specific facts. However, generally a h...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEhlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126978More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of integrating (a) Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and (b) hypermobility spectrum disorders with overlapping conditions such as (i) Postural Orthostati
Answer: The Government recognises that hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (hEDS), hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD), and overlapping conditions such as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndro...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
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