Adam Dance MP: written questions 2026
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Poultry: UkraineDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1442More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of Ukraine's implementation of improvements to animal welfare standards for livestock, including a ban on ba
Answer: Under the Free Trade Agreement with Ukraine, tariffs on all goods are temporarily removed until March 2029, except for poultry and eggs, where the liberalisation is due to end on 31 March 2028. The Government has consistently raised the importance of anim...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: TrainingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1435More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to support young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities into farming.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of attracting young people into farming. Building on the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper, Defra is developing a workforce strategy to equip people with skills for thriving careers in agriculture. This incl...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: Workplace PensionsCabinet OfficeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1431More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the need to take further action following Capita's confirmation of a data breach on the Civil Service Pension Scheme portal in April 2026.
Answer: The administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme is the responsibility of the Cabinet Office. The Cabinet Office awarded the contract to administer the Civil Service Pension Scheme to Capita in November 2023 under the previous government. The issues...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordTemporary Accommodation: Rural AreasMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1420More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to ensure temporary accommodation in rural areas is (a) safe and (b) accessible for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Answer: The statutory homelessness code of guidance sets out that temporary accommodation placements must be suitable to the needs of a household, including the needs of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The code of guidance sets out that ...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordGender Based Violence: Criminal ProceedingsMinistry of JusticeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 900021More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking through the criminal justice system to support victims of violence against women.
Answer: We are treating violence against women and girls as a national emergency, by investing £550 million in victim support services; strengthening the criminal law to tackle online enabled VAWG; rolling out tough new Domestic Abuse Protection Orders; announcin...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordLeasehold: ReformMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 937More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what plans he has to bring forward secondary legislation to implement changes to marriage value under the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024.
Answer: I refer the hon. Members to the answer given to Question UIN 103549 on 14 January 2026 and the King's Speech 2026 background briefing notes which can be found on gov.uk here.
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSexual Offences: VictimsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 885More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to strengthen protections for victims of sexual abuse from (a) harassment and (b) threatening or coercive communication online.
Answer: The Secretary of State and I have acted to prevent platforms hosting child sexual abuse material and material that contributes to violence against women and girls by banning AI nudification apps and requiring platforms to take down non-consensual intimate...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: TribunalsDepartment for EducationTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 873More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she will provide details on how the role of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities tribunal will be reformed.
Answer: The department’s consultation ‘SEND reform: putting children and young people first’ has now closed after a 12-week consultation period including over 200 engagement events, meetings and roundtables. We are carefully reviewing and taking into account all ...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren: NeurodiversityDepartment for EducationTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 871More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether guidance on universal screening for neurodivergence will be included in the proposed National Inclusion Standards.
Answer: The department will appoint an independent panel of experts, selected for their skills, knowledge, and professional standing, and led by health and education co-chairs, to design the National Inclusion Standards and Specialist Provision Packages.The Natio...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: Cystic FibrosisDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129327More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to ensure better understanding amongst Personal Independent Payment assessors of how much Cystic fibrosis symptoms can vary.
Answer: The department is committed to ensuring that individuals with cystic fibrosis receive high-quality and accurate Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments. All health professionals (HPs) carrying out PIP assessments receive comprehensive training in ...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Work and Pensions: CorrespondenceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 908852More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to improve his Department's response times to correspondence.
Answer: The Department is clear that timely responses to correspondence are important. Recent delays have arisen from increased volumes and complexity of cases, including as customers move onto Universal Credit as part of our planned migration from legacy benefit...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAllergies: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129044More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help reduce the number of avoidable severe allergic reactions in (a) Yeovil constituency, (b) Somerset and (c) England.
Answer: Last year, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence approved two sublingual immunotherapy treatments for moderate to severe allergic rhinitis.National Health Service partners in Somerset encourage all patients with a diagnosis of severe aller...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: TeachersDepartment for EducationTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128901More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure that service children with SEND are included in (a) initial teacher training, (b) continuing professional development, (c) SEND practitioner training and (d) school leadership
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLand: RegistrationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128626More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate he has made of the average time to complete the digital registration of property deeds by HM Land Registry.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 103008 on 13 January 2026.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLand: RegistrationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128625More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his polices of the time taken to digitalise property deeds by HM Land Registry.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 103008 on 13 January 2026.
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordADHDDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128608More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help improve data on the (a) severity of, (b) functional impact of and (c) outcomes among those diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Answer: NHS England does not currently collect data on the severity and functional impact of and outcomes for people diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). NHS England first published management information on ADHD waits nationally in May...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment: MenopauseWomen and EqualitiesTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128456More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking with the Secretary of State for Business and Trade to help ensure adequate levels of workplace (a) support and (b) flexibility for women experiencing menopause symptoms in Yeovil const
Answer: Effective workplace support for menopause symptoms is crucial not only for employee wellbeing, but also because if women cannot access the support they need, employers will miss out on their skills and experience.This Spring, we launched voluntary action ...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFree School Meals: Secondary EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128451More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of expanding secondary school breakfast provision in (a) Yeovil constituency, (b) Somerset and (c) England.
Answer: Through our Opportunity Mission, this government will ensure that all children get the best start in life. We are committed to rolling out free breakfast clubs in all schools with primary-aged pupils, helping to build strong foundations in the first years...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128019More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to reduce administration for small local property developers in (a) Yeovil constituency, (b) Somerset and (c) England.
Answer: On 1 April 2026, the government launched the new National Housing Bank which will provide loans and financial support to SME developers. I otherwise refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 111043 on 12 February 2026.
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128018More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he is taking steps to encourage the use of small local property developers in building new homes in Yeovil constituency.
Answer: On 1 April 2026, the government launched the new National Housing Bank which will provide loans and financial support to SME developers. I otherwise refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 111043 on 12 February 2026.
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128017More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to reduce barriers for people seeking to self-build their own properties in (a) Yeovil constituency, (b) Somerset and (c) England.
Answer: The revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) published on 12 December 2024 includes measures designed to strengthen support for self and custom build housing by promoting mixed tenure development, including plots for self and custom build, and st...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLand BankingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128014More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of tacking steps to help tackle land banking in (a) Yeovil constituency, (b) Somerset and (c) England.
Answer: In May 2025, the government published a Planning Reform Working Paper: Speeding Up Build Out inviting views on further action the government should take to speed up homes being built. It can be found on gov.uk here. On the same day, we launched a technica...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRoadsDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128013More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of strengthening efforts to sustain a green roads network in (a) Somerset (b) England and (c) the United Kingdom.
Answer: Local highway authorities are responsible for the management and maintenance of public rights of way. They are required to keep a Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) to plan improvements to the rights of way network in their area for all users. These a...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHorse Riding and Cycling: Outdoor RecreationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128012More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to raise public (a) awareness and (b) understanding of lawful and responsible trail riding.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of ensuring that all users of the countryside understand how to access and enjoy it lawfully and responsibly. Public access, including for horse riders, is supported by the Countryside Code, which promotes responsi...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth: Horse RidingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128011More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of trail riding on people's health and wellbeing through active recreation.
Answer: The Department has not made a specific assessment of the potential impact of trail riding on people's health and wellbeing through active recreation. The Department recognises that participation in outdoor activities using trails, such as cycling, walking...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
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