Adam Dance MP: written questions 2026
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Shared Ownership Schemes: MouldMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120453More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps is he taking to strengthen protections for owners of shared ownership properties in Yeovil constituency from unaddressed instances of dangerous mould.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 101061 on 6 January 2026.
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTourette's Syndrome: Mental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120174More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the answer of 06.01.2026 to question 103582 on Tourette’s Syndrome: Health Services, what assessment he has made of the quality of management of Tourette’s in mental health hospitals.
Answer: The commissioning of services for Tourette’s syndrome is the responsibility of local integrated care boards (ICBs), which have a legal duty to plan comprehensive health services for their populations, including for conditions like Tourette’s. While Somers...
Answered 7 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordTourette's Syndrome: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120173More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the answer of 06.01.2026 to question 103582 on Tourette’s Syndrome: Health Services, what steps he is taking to continue to minimise waiting times for Tourette’s diagnosis.
Answer: The commissioning of services for Tourette’s syndrome is the responsibility of local integrated care boards (ICBs), which have a legal duty to plan comprehensive health services for their populations, including for conditions like Tourette’s. While Somers...
Answered 7 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordTourette's Syndrome: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120172More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the answer of 06.01.2026 to question 103582 on Tourette’s Syndrome: Health Services, what steps he is taking to support Tourette’s Action to disseminate their e-learning module for GPs
Answer: The commissioning of services for Tourette’s syndrome is the responsibility of local integrated care boards (ICBs), which have a legal duty to plan comprehensive health services for their populations, including for conditions like Tourette’s. While Somers...
Answered 7 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Young CarersDepartment for EducationTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120171More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure young carers with neurodiverse learning needs are able to access additional support at school.
Answer: Every child deserves a high quality, inclusive education establishment in their community, including young carers with neurodiverse learning needs.We have now announced plans to reform the special educational needs and disabilities system, with further in...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCybersecurity: BusinessDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120170More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of cyber governance regulations on business growth in (a) Yeovil constituency, (b) Somerset, and (c) England.
Answer: The Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill was introduced in November 2025 to increase UK defences against cyber attacks. These reforms will ensure the UK economy is better protected than ever by securing the most important e...
Answered 20 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDiabetes and Mental Health Services: SomersetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119649More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support NHS services in Somerset to improve coordination between community mental health teams and specialist diabetes services in (a) Yeovil constituency and (b) Somerse
Answer: Improving the integration between community mental health services and other physical health services and meeting the holistic needs of people with severe mental health problems is a priority, as set out in the Community Mental Health Framework.The Nation...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMorphine: YeovilDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119648More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the rising cost of Actimorph on its provision in Yeovil constituency.
Answer: The Drug Tariff, a monthly publication, sets out reimbursement prices to be paid to pharmacy contractors for the medicines that they dispense. Whilst we do not look at specific areas of the United Kingdom or specific medicines, we do have arrangements in ...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPrescription Drugs: YeovilDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119647More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of rising medication costs on (a) pharmacies in Yeovil constituency and (b) their ability to provide prescriptions.
Answer: The Drug Tariff, a monthly publication, sets out reimbursement prices to be paid to pharmacy contractors for the medicines that they dispense. Whilst we do not look at specific areas of the United Kingdom or specific medicines, we do have arrangements in ...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAir Pollution: YeovilDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119646More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps she is taking to ensure that people in Yeovil constituency are aware of the health harms of air pollution.
Answer: Clean air is a key part of our shift from ‘sickness to prevention’ in the 10-Year Health Plan for England, which sets out action to further improve the quality of the air we breathe, including in Yeovil.Alongside the 10-Year Health Plan, the Environmental...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Closures and ContractsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119645More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what estimate he has made of the number of small to medium sized enterprises that are planning to close or contract over the 2026-2027 financial year.
Answer: The government is not able to make predictions on total future numbers of businesses starting, closing or contracting. Our plan is to make the UK the best place to start and grow a business, with a culture that supports entrepreneurship in every community...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: YeovilDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119644More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to increase the retention of Special educational needs co-ordinator's (SENCO) in schools in Yeovil constituency.
Answer: The department knows the important role that special educational needs co-ordinators (SENCOs) play in driving inclusive practice across settings and building a culture where every child can achieve and the thrive. However, we recognise the challenges that...
Answered 20 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordApprentices: YeovilDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119643More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of providing additional funding for leadership and management apprenticeships in Yeovil constituency.
Answer: The government is transforming the apprenticeships levy into a new growth and skills levy. This will deliver greater flexibility to employers, more opportunities for young people and support the industrial strategy across the country, including in the Yeo...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEnvironment Protection: National SecurityDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119642More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will publish the entirety of the report on Nature security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security.
Answer: The Nature security assessment was published on GOV.UK on 20 January. It is a cross-government strategic analysis designed to help the Government plan for potential shocks that are credible enough to warrant preparation. This approach ensures the UK is be...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAnxiety: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119641More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of updating National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines on anxiety.
Answer: The Government has made no such assessment. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines are developed independently by experts based on a thorough assessment of the available evidence and through extensive engagement with a wide ra...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119640More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of trends in the level of student debt on the financial stability of people in Yeovil constituency.
Answer: Unlike commercial loans, student loans carry significant protections for borrowers. Student loan repayments are linked to income, not to the amount borrowed or interest applied. Repayments are made at a constant rate of 9% above the earnings threshold, an...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUrban Areas: YeovilDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119639More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to support Somerset Council in rural town centre regeneration in Yeovil constituency.
Answer: The government is committed to tackling the issues that matter to rural communities, including Somerset council. We have launched the Final Local Government Finance Settlement through which the government have updated the way we fund local authorities. By...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: YeovilDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119638More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to create cross-departmental (a) structures and (b) regulations that support small and medium-sized enterprises in Yeovil constituency.
Answer: The Government is committed to reducing regulatory compliance costs for SMEs and announced in March a commitment to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for all businesses by £5.6 billion by the end of this Parliament. We are putting in place th...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness Rates: YeovilTreasuryTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119637More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of replacing the business rates system on businesses in Yeovil constituency.
Answer: The Government has already started the work of reforming our business rates system by introducing new permanently lower multipliers for eligible retail, hospitality and leisure (RHL) properties. These new multipliers are worth nearly £1 billion per year a...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordShops: Rural AreasDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119636More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to support rural convenience stores to manage their operating costs.
Answer: From April 2026, we are introducing permanently lower business‑rates multipliers for retail, hospitality and leisure properties, worth nearly £900 million a year and benefiting over 750,000 premises. In recognition of the impact of the revaluation on bill...
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS Foundation TrustsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119635More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve public representation in NHS Foundation Trusts.
Answer: The removal of the councils of governors from National Health Service foundation trusts (FTs) forms part of the wider aim of the 10-Year Health Plan to ensure that hospitals put patient experiences and outcomes at the heart of their decision-making. The r...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS Foundation Trusts: Governing BodiesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119634More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the removal of Council of Governors from foundation trusts on the governance of those trusts.
Answer: The removal of the councils of governors from National Health Service foundation trusts (FTs) forms part of the wider aim of the 10-Year Health Plan to ensure that hospitals put patient experiences and outcomes at the heart of their decision-making. The r...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordExtracurricular Activities: VettingDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114708More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of safeguarding in settings that offer extracurricular activities for children outside of schools in (a) Yeovil constituency, (b) Somerset and (c) England.
Answer: This government is committed to safeguarding children and protecting them from harm across all extracurricular activities. Local authorities have legal safeguarding duties towards children in their areas and, where concerns arise, we expect them to interv...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBreast Cancer: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114675More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the need to (a) increase and (b) ringfence funding for lobular breast cancer research.
Answer: The Government recognises the crucial need for research into all forms of cancer, including lobular breast cancer. It remains committed to the role of research to drive a stronger collective understanding of the biology behind lobular breast cancer and to...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114669More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the lack of statutory authority for (a) schools or (b) local authorities to provide NHS clinical care outside the EHCP framework.
Answer: Schools are not responsible for clinical healthcare tasks. Healthcare tasks can be delegated to staff in schools and other education settings where the responsible healthcare professional considers delegation safe and appropriate.The Nursing and Midwifery...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
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