Adrian Ramsay MP: written questions
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Health Hazards: TemperatureDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2420More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to protect vulnerable groups during periods of extreme heat.
Answer: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) carries out communication activity with the Met Office to ensure health systems and the public are aware of periods of hot weather, the risks of heat on health and what action they should take.UKHSA delivers the Adver...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordClimate ChangeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2419More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the UK’s level of resilience to climate risks ahead of the Climate Change Committee Well Adapted UK report.
Answer: The Government has a statutory duty under the Climate Change Act 2008 to assess climate risks to the UK every five years in the UK Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA). CCRA3 was published in January 2022 and sets out the Government’s current assessment....
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordApprentices: Small BusinessesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2409More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, (a) what assessment he has made of the impact of increased employment costs on the ability of small and medium-sized businesses to offer apprenticeships (b) whether his Department plans to provide addit
Answer: The government provides significant financial support to help employers to take on apprentices. This is part of our record-breaking investment of £3.3 billion in the Growth and Skills Levy this year and £1bn of additional investment across the Spending Re...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordBus Services: ConcessionsDepartment for TransportTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2408More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has considered introducing free bus travel for people aged 16 to 21 in education or training.
Answer: The Government is providing substantial multi-year funding to local authorities to improve bus services, which can be used to support local fare initiatives, including free or discounted bus travel for young people, where local authorities choose to do so...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 900060More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, when she plans to publish research priorities for alternative methods to animal testing to support its phasing out.
Answer: The Government has published a strategy to support alternatives to the use of animals in science.In the strategy, we commit to publishing areas of research interest, detailing a list of alternative methods research and development priorities to coalesce U...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHorticultureDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129407More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress has been made on the Horticulture Sector Growth Plan.
Answer: Following the first meeting of the Farming and Food Partnership Board in March, work to prepare a Sector Growth Plan for the horticulture sector is now underway. This reflects its vital role in boosting domestic production, driving growth and strengthenin...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFood: Climate ChangeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129406More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to help improve the resilience of food supply chains to extreme weather events overseas.
Answer: The UK food supply chain is underpinned by diverse sources, robust domestic production and reliable import routes. Diversity remains a core strength, supporting response to disruptions, such as extreme weather events overseas, without significant impact o...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFood: Climate ChangeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129404More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has considered the role of legislation such as a Good Food Bill in improving the resilience of the UK food system to climate change.
Answer: Defra is working across Government and the food system to drive the Good Food Cycle outcomes, and other Government priorities, over this Parliament. This includes taking action to support the resilience of the UK food system to climate change, by implemen...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFood: Climate ChangeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129403More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the UK’s reliance on food imports in the context of increasing climate-driven supply shocks.
Answer: The UK Food Security Report, published by Defra every three years and last published in 2024, sets out an analysis of statistics relating to food security, serving as an evidence base to inform government policy and public understanding. It tracks trends ...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFood: Climate ChangeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129402More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she plans to set targets for improving the climate resilience of the UK food system.
Answer: Food production faces pressing and increasing risks from climate change and nature loss. Defra is taking action to reduce this impact and support the continued production and supply of food for UK citizens. The National Adaptation Programme sets out the a...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFood: Climate ChangeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129401More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of climate change on food prices.
Answer: Defra works across Government to improve understanding of the drivers of food prices and their impact on households. This includes analysis of food inflation trends, engagement with industry to improve transparency where possible, and close collaboration ...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity Health Services: Civil SocietyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127763More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his department is taking to ensure the VCSE sector is able to play a role in the Neighbourhood Health Service.
Answer: The Neighbourhood Health Service will ensure that people can better access care that is joined up, personalised, and designed to proactively meet their needs. This will involve building a National Health Service that works in partnership with local govern...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: Civil SocietyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127762More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of the level of savings to NHS services in Norfolk from VCSE sector programmes.
Answer: The Department has not made a central estimate of the level of savings to National Health Services in Norfolk specifically arising from programmes delivered by the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector.VCSE organisations play an import...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAgricultural Products: UK Trade with EUDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127760More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the Government has made its proposed ban on the commercial import of foie gras produced by force-feeding conditional on the outcome of negotiations on a UK–EU sanitary and phyt
Answer: The Government has made clear that the production of foie gras from ducks or geese using force feeding raises serious welfare concerns. Foie gras production using force feeding has been banned in the UK for nearly 20 years as it is not compatible with our...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHeat NetworksDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127759More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to ADE Heat Networks' report "Clean Heat 2040", what plans he has to mandate that industrial plants and data centres make their surplus heat available for district heating netw
Answer: Heat Network zoning equips communities and local government with the tools to accelerate the development of low carbon heat networks and ensure that more homes and businesses can have access to greener, cheaper heat. Through heat network zoning, certain t...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHeat Networks: FinanceDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127758More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to ADE Heat Networks' report "Clean Heat 2040" what assessment his Department has made of the case for extending to heat networks the same long-term revenue support mechanisms
Answer: The government recognises the conclusion of the report that electricity prices are a significant pressure on the heat network industry and a barrier to investment and growth. We intend to consult on options to reduce costs, provide longer-term certainty a...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHeat Networks: FinanceDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127757More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to ADE: Heat Networks report entitled Clean Heat 2040 report, whether he plans to rebalance energy policy costs for heat networks away from electricity bills.
Answer: The government recognises that high electricity prices are a significant pressure on industry and a barrier to investment and growth. We are continuing to develop further policies to bring down electricity costs relative to gas, and intend to consult on o...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: Special Educational Needs and Cost of LivingDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127755More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the Sutton Trust’s Selective Inclusion report, what assessment she has made of the extent to which low-income pupils with SEND are currently underrepresented in the top-performing comprehensiv
Answer: The School Admissions Code requires admission arrangements to be fair, clear and objective. A school must admit a child where it is named in the child’s education health and care plan.The ‘Every Child Achieving and Thriving’ White Paper sets out the gover...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBabies: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127753More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure the newborn screening programme screens for all life-threatening conditions with approved treatments.
Answer: The Government recognises the devastating impact of life-threatening rare diseases on children, families, and communities. The NHS Newborn Blood Spot (NBS) screening programme screens newborn babies for 10 rare but serious conditions and consistently achi...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFossil Fuels: Rural AreasDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126324More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to take further steps to support rural households in the context of volatility in global fossil fuel markets.
Answer: The Government recognises that families and businesses across the country will see the recent global events and once again be concerned about the impact on their energy costs. We are determined to fight the corner of all those affected by the rise in heat...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRenewable Energy: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126323More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of renewable energy deployment on long-term energy prices for domestic consumers.
Answer: The Prime Minister and the Government is committed to delivering clean power because it gives us energy security, protects households and businesses from global price shocks, helps tackle the climate crisis and creates hundreds of thousands of jobs across...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRenewable Energy: Rural AreasDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126322More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to move off-grid rural communities dependent on heating oil to a renewable-based energy system.
Answer: The £15 billion Warm Homes Plan includes an offer for everyone, including those living in rural areas and off the gas grid. The Warm Homes: Local Grant and Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund support eligible households to upgrade their homes, with measures i...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Products: Import ControlsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126264More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what were the species of the 28 hunting trophies for which import permits were granted by her Department between 1 July 2024 and 25 March 2026.
Answer: The species of the 28 import permits issued under purpose H (- Hunting Trophies) between 1 July 2024 and 25 March 2026 were as follows:Crocodylus niloticusGiraffa camelopardalisHippopotamus amphibius (x 4)Loxodonta Africana (x 16)Panthera leoUrsus america...
Answered 17 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPigs: Animal HousingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126187More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the installation of immobilisation cages for pigs on her Department's consultation entitled Animal Health and Welfare Pathway:
Answer: The consultation titled Animal Health and Welfare Pathway: mandatory proposals does not include any requirements related to immobilisation cages for pigs, so the Department has no plans to make an assessment of the potential impact.
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFossil Fuels: Rural AreasDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125830More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will consider the potential merits of introducing additional measures to help protect rural households from volatility in international fossil fuel markets.
Answer: The Government recognises that families and businesses across the country will see the recent global events and once again be concerned about the impact on their energy costs. We are determined to fight the corner of all those affected by the rise in heat...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
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