Wendy Chamberlain MP: written questions
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Carer's AllowanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 13 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59781More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the mean processing time was for Carer's Allowance applications in (a) 2023, (b) 2024 and (c) 2025.
Answer: Carer’s Allowance application Average Actual Clearance Times are measured weekly. For the Carer’s Allowance figures shown here, Average Actual Clearance Time (AACT) is calculated as the average length of time (working days) from the receipt of a claim to ...
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPupils: Young CarersDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 904610More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the under reporting of young carer numbers in the school census 2025.
Answer: The impact of caring on education has been hidden for too long. The school census data is already shining a light on this issue despite the underreporting. It has given the department hard evidence on young carer’s attendance, suspensions and exclusions, ...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving TestsDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58707More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to her Department's press release entitled Transport Secretary acts to make thousands of extra driving tests available each month, published on 23 April 2025, whether an estimate has been made of
Answer: On the 23 April, the Secretary of State (SoS) for Transport appeared before the Transport Select Committee and announced that the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will take further actions to reduce waiting times for all customers across Great B...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCarer's AllowanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56343More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many and what proportion of applications for Carer's Allowance received in each month since 1 November 2025 were processed in (a) under 20, (b) 21 to 40, (c) 41 to 50, (d) 51 to 60, (e) 61 to 70, (f
Answer: The number of Carer’s Allowance new claim applications cleared in each month, starting November 2023, is shown below in Table 1 below. This is based upon weekly data, starting week commencing 30th October 2023 (see ‘Notes to Table 1’ for more information)...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCarer's AllowanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56342More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many applications for Care's Allowance have been processed by her Department in each month since 1 November 2023; and how many and what proportion of those applications took (a) between six and nine
Answer: The number of Carer’s Allowance new claim applications cleared in each month, starting November 2023, is shown below in Table 1 below. This is based upon weekly data, starting week commencing 30th October 2023 (see ‘Notes to Table 1’ for more information)...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCarer's AllowanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56341More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the median processing time for Carer's Allowance applications was in each of the first five months of 2025.
Answer: The number of Carer’s Allowance new claim applications cleared in each month, starting November 2023, is shown below in Table 1 below. This is based upon weekly data, starting week commencing 30th October 2023 (see ‘Notes to Table 1’ for more information)...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCarer's AllowanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56340More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the median processing time for Carer's Allowance applications was in (a) 2023, (b) 2024 and (c) 2025.
Answer: The information requested is not readily available and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost.
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterinary Services: Government AssistanceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55287More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of Government support for independent veterinary practices.
Answer: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is currently investigating the companion animal veterinary sector. Defra will consider any recommendations from the CMA once their work has concluded.
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordFinancial Services: DisadvantagedTreasuryTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55097More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to ensure that the whole financial services sector is involved in the delivery of the Financial Inclusion Strategy.
Answer: The development of the Financial Inclusion Strategy is being informed by a committee of industry and consumer representatives I chair, (including banks), ahead of its publication later this year. The strategy will examine the barriers consumers face and f...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCreditTreasuryTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55096More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with mainstream banks on the supply of affordable credit.
Answer: The development of the Financial Inclusion Strategy is being informed by a committee of industry and consumer representatives I chair, (including banks), ahead of its publication later this year. The strategy will examine the barriers consumers face and f...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordFisheries: Sustainable DevelopmentDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54357More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on ensuring sustainable fishing by boats operating in UK waters.
Answer: The Secretary of State has regular discussions with Ministerial colleagues on a wide range of issues related to fisheries, including ensuring that vessels operating in UK waters do so legally and in a sustainable manner.
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordImmigration Controls: Public ConsultationHome OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53998More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to proposed reforms to the Basic Compliance Assessment in the White Paper entitled Restoring Control over the Immigration System, published on 12 May 2025, if she will consult with (a)
Answer: The Home Office regularly engages with a range of stakeholders when developing policy. The implementation timetable, transitional arrangements, and further details of the reforms to the Basic Compliance Assessment will be confirmed in due course.
Answered 2 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordImmigration ControlsHome OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53997More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the White Paper entitled Restoring Control over the Immigration System, published on 12 May 2025, if she will make it her policy to implement a transition period for compliance with
Answer: The Home Office regularly engages with a range of stakeholders when developing policy. The implementation timetable, transitional arrangements, and further details of the reforms to the Basic Compliance Assessment will be confirmed in due course.
Answered 2 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordImmigration ControlsHome OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53996More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the White Paper entitled Restoring Control over the Immigration System, published on 12 May 2025, if she will make it her policy to (a) consult on and (b) publish an implementation t
Answer: The Home Office regularly engages with a range of stakeholders when developing policy. The implementation timetable, transitional arrangements, and further details of the reforms to the Basic Compliance Assessment will be confirmed in due course.
Answered 2 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHigher Education: ScotlandDepartment for EducationTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53995More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the White paper entitled Restoring Control over the Immigration System, published on 12 May 2025, whether the decision to implement the international student levy will fall under the devolved
Answer: I refer the hon. Member for North East Fife to the answer of 30 May 2025 to Question HL7427.
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordFinancial Services: DisadvantagedTreasuryTabled 14 May 2025AnsweredUIN 904250More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what progress she has made on developing a national financial inclusion strategy.
Answer: I have convened a Financial Inclusion Committee of industry and consumer representatives to develop the Government’s Financial Inclusion Strategy, which will be published later this year. The strategy will tackle a range of issues, including access to aff...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDriver and Vehicle Licensing Agency: Postal ServicesDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49037More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the efficiency of the Royal Mail First Class service in delivering letters of notification on driving suspensions from the DVLA.
Answer: When a driving licence is revoked, the law requires that the notice of revocation must be served in writing to the licence holder. The letter notifying the individual of the revocation is sent by first class post and the licence is revoked two working da...
Answered 7 May 2025
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: ScotlandDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48522More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper, published on 18 March 2025, how Scottish claimants would access the health element of Universal
Answer: The Pathways to Work Green Paper, published in March 2025, sets out our plans to reform health and disability benefits and employment support and opened a consultation on certain reforms. The consultation extends to Scotland, but the proposals will only a...
Answered 7 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: ScotlandDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48521More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions she has had with her counterpart in the Scottish government on the proposed changes to eligibility for the Personal Independence Payment.
Answer: The Pathways to Work Green Paper, published in March 2025, sets out our plans to reform health and disability benefits and employment support and opened a consultation on certain reforms. The consultation extends to Scotland, but the proposals will only a...
Answered 7 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: ScotlandDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48520More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to her Department's consultation Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper, updated 7 April 2025, whether she plans to amend eligibility to (a) d
Answer: The Pathways to Work Green Paper, published in March 2025, sets out our plans to reform health and disability benefits and employment support and opened a consultation on certain reforms. The consultation extends to Scotland, but the proposals will only a...
Answered 7 May 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry and Tourism: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 8 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 903746More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he is having with the Scottish Government on support for the hospitality and tourism industry in Scotland.
Answer: Hospitality and tourism play a huge role in the cultural and economic well-being of Scotland. Indeed, the Secretary of State was a publican himself. The Scotland Office has regular engagement with key stakeholders in the sector, such as the Scottish Touri...
Answered 23 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordInfrastructureDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45109More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 26 March 2025 to Question 39218 on Infrastructure, whether his Department plans to implement recommendation 27 of the report by the National Infrastructure Commissio
Answer: The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is the lead department for recommendation 27. The Government will draw on the National Infrastructure Commission’s analysis for the forthcoming 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy, which HMT is due ...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: ChildrenForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 7 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44557More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department undertakes Child Rights Impact Assessments for international development policies.
Answer: As a ratifier of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, the UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the rights and wellbeing of children. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) does not undertake mandatory Child R...
Answered 24 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordBicycles: VATTreasuryTabled 4 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44271More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of removing VAT from children's bikes on levels of take up of cycling among children and young people.
Answer: VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption and the 20 per cent standard rate applies to most goods and services. Taxation is a vital source of revenue that helps to fund vital public services. Evidence suggests that businesses only partially pass on any savi...
Answered 10 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordLoans: Government AssistanceTreasuryTabled 1 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43219More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to support (a) credit unions and (b) other responsible lenders.
Answer: The Government has made clear its strong support for the credit union sector, recognising the value that credit unions bring to their members in local communities across the country in providing products and affordable credit. In her Mansion House speech ...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
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