Afzal Khan MP: written questions

4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026

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5 published records · newest first.

Written questions

  • Better Futures FundDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123324More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what engagement her Department plans to undertake with local and regional government leaders ahead of the Summer 2026 Better Futures Fund bidding round to maximise the quality and diversity of ap

    Answer: DCMS is currently in the design stages of the Better Futures Fund and is currently in dialogue with Mayoral Strategic Authorities to assess their capacity for participation in delivery. DCMS intends to launch a dedicated capacity and capability building p...

    Answered 27 Mar 2026

    Original Parliament record
  • Better Futures FundDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123323More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, when her Department plans to publish eligibility criteria and target outcomes for the first phase of the Better Futures Fund so that local authorities can begin preparing applications in good tim

    Answer: DCMS is currently in the design stages of the Better Futures Fund and is currently in dialogue with Mayoral Strategic Authorities to assess their capacity for participation in delivery. DCMS intends to launch a dedicated capacity and capability building p...

    Answered 27 Mar 2026

    Original Parliament record
  • Better Futures FundDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123322More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure local and regional government leaders have sufficient information about the Better Futures Fund application process ahead of the Summer 2026 bidding

    Answer: DCMS is currently in the design stages of the Better Futures Fund and is currently in dialogue with Mayoral Strategic Authorities to assess their capacity for participation in delivery. DCMS intends to launch a dedicated capacity and capability building p...

    Answered 27 Mar 2026

    Original Parliament record
  • Youth Services: StandardsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78466More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing statutory maximum waiting times for young people to access youth services.

    Answer: This Government fully recognises the importance of youth services to help young people live safe and healthy lives, and we are committed to giving all young people the chance to reach their full potential. We also, however, acknowledge the challenges faci...

    Answered 20 Oct 2025

    Original Parliament record
  • Clothing: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 4 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65029More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she plans to take to promote the UK fashion sector through the Creative Industries Growth strategy.

    Answer: Through the Creative Industries Sector Plan, we are backing the UK fashion sector as a key part of our world-leading creative industries. This includes targeted support for emerging designers with a specific funding commitment to the British Fashion Counc...

    Answered 14 Jul 2025

    Original Parliament record
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4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026. One record per UIN and tabled date; the named department is not a measure of answer quality.

View as listCabinet Office: 3Cabinet Office3Department for Business and Trade: 15Department for Business and Trade15Department for Culture, Media and Sport: 5Department for Culture, Media a…5Department for Education: 39Department for Education39Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: 12Department for Energy Security …12Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: 26Department for Environment, Foo…26Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: 13Department for Science, Innovat…13Department for Transport: 11Department for Transport11Department for Work and Pensions: 4Department for Work and Pensions4Department of Health and Social Care: 50Department of Health and Social…50Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: 26Foreign, Commonwealth and Devel…26Home Office: 24Home Office24Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: 30Ministry of Housing, Communitie…30Ministry of Justice: 12Ministry of Justice12Treasury: 14Treasury14Women and Equalities: 4Women and Equalities4
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4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026. One record per UIN and tabled date; the named department is not a measure of answer quality. Published records do not measure effort or effectiveness. Methodology.
Department or topicPublished records
Cabinet Office3
Department for Business and Trade15
Department for Culture, Media and Sport5
Department for Education39
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero12
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs26
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology13
Department for Transport11
Department for Work and Pensions4
Department of Health and Social Care50
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office26
Home Office24
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government30
Ministry of Justice12
Treasury14
Women and Equalities4

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