Afzal Khan MP: written questions
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Schools: Physical Education and SportsDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117399More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her department has made of the potential impact on schools of ongoing uncertainty around future national funding for physical education and school sports.
Answer: I refer my hon. Friend, the Member for Manchester Rusholme, to the answer of 03 March 2026 to Question 115304.
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordElections: ReformMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116213More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what consideration he has given to the potential merits of establishing a National Commission on Electoral Reform to examine reforms to the UK’s voting system and improve democra
Answer: The government has no plans to establish a National Commission on Electoral Reform. Through the Representation of the People Bill 2026, the government is taking action to improve democratic participation and public trust in politics, including improving r...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordVisitor LevyTreasuryTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115549More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of a visitor levy on the affordability of domestic holidays for UK families; and whether she plans to mitigate additional costs for lower income families.
Answer: The Government has announced powers for Mayors to introduce a visitor levy on short-term overnight accommodation in their region, to drive economic growth including through support for the local visitor economy, if they so choose.At Budget, the Government...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Care Services: Conditions of EmploymentTreasuryTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114240More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps HMRC is taking to investigate salons that may not be paying employer National Insurance contributions, VAT liabilities, or pension obligations through the misclassification of staff as self-employed.
Answer: HMRC’s priority is to ensure that everyone pays the tax they are legally required to pay including those in the hair and beauty sector. HMRC’s approach focuses on preventing non‑compliance from arising in the first place by providing clear guidance and to...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Care Services: Self-EmployedDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114238More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has met with representatives of the Salon Employers Association or other industry bodies to discuss employment status compliance and fair competition within the hairdressing industry.
Answer: While the Secretary of State has not held specific meetings with representatives of the Salon Employers Association, this Department regularly engages with hair salons on a range of issues such as employment status and compliance, including through Person...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Care Services: Self-EmployedDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114237More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that salons operating rent-a-chair arrangements comply with employment status law where working practices may indicate worker or employee status.
Answer: While the Secretary of State has not held specific meetings with representatives of the Salon Employers Association, this Department regularly engages with hair salons on a range of issues such as employment status and compliance, including through Person...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Care Services: Self-EmployedDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114236More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of recent trends in the levels of disguised self-employment in the hairdressing sector, particularly in salons operating rent-a-chair models.
Answer: While the Secretary of State has not held specific meetings with representatives of the Salon Employers Association, this Department regularly engages with hair salons on a range of issues such as employment status and compliance, including through Person...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: Planning PermissionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114235More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the cultural and heritage value of public houses and the potential impact of planning deregulation on that sector.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to question UIN 105500 on 20 January 2026.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: Planning PermissionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114233More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate his Department has made of the number of public houses that could lose planning protection under proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to question UIN 105500 on 20 January 2026.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: Planning PermissionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114232More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact on local communities of restricting planning protections for public houses to cases where they are the final pub in an area.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to question UIN 105500 on 20 January 2026.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordIndependent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and AutismDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114229More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he plans to take to ensure that the findings of the Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism improve service provision and reduce waiting times.
Answer: The Government is concerned that many adults, young people and children with mental health conditions, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism have been let down by services and are not receiving tailored, personalised or timely assessm...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAutism: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114228More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the recommendations of the House of Lords' Time to Deliver report of 23 November 2025, HL 205, whether the Department plans to develop and publish a new comprehensive autism strat
Answer: On 23 January 2026, we published our response to the House of Lords Autism Act 2009 Inquiry Committee’s report Time to deliver: The Autism Act 2009 and the new autism strategy. We welcomed the committee’s report, and are carefully considering its recommen...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordClimate Change and Sustainable Development: CurriculumDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114227More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the adequacy of levels of inclusion of climate change and environmental sustainability in the national curriculum beyond geography and science subjects.
Answer: Young people have consistently expressed a strong desire for more education on climate change, nature and sustainability. Teachers have also highlighted that limited visibility and emphasis on climate topics in the national curriculum has made it difficul...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordClimate Change: EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114226More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to include mandatory training on the climate emergency within Initial Teacher Training and the Early Career Framework.
Answer: The Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework (ITTECF) is universal and designed to work for all new teachers regardless of subject, phase, or school. Whilst the ITTECF underpins what all new teachers should learn, it is not a curriculum. Traini...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordClimate Change: EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114225More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to introduce targets and funding commitments for climate education across all key stages.
Answer: Young people have consistently expressed a strong desire for more education on climate change, nature and sustainability. Teachers have also highlighted that limited visibility and emphasis on climate topics in the national curriculum has made it difficul...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEndometriosis: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114016More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to fill gaps in levels of endometriosis training for NHS healthcare professionals.
Answer: The Government acknowledges the challenges faced by women with endometriosis and the impact it has on their lives, their relationships, and their participation in education and the workforce.The Government also acknowledges the importance of ensuring heal...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEndometriosis: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114015More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking with regulators and professional bodies to improve endometriosis education.
Answer: The Government acknowledges the challenges faced by women with endometriosis and the impact it has on their lives, their relationships, and their participation in education and the workforce.The Government also acknowledges the importance of ensuring heal...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEndometriosis: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114014More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of how endometriosis care is covered in the education and training of healthcare practitioners.
Answer: The Government acknowledges the challenges faced by women with endometriosis and the impact it has on their lives, their relationships, and their participation in education and the workforce.The Government also acknowledges the importance of ensuring heal...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBBC World Service: FinanceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114008More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the resources available to the BBC World Service.
Answer: Grant-in-Aid funding for the next three years for the BBC World Service will be decided through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office allocations process. The BBC Charter Review, launched in December, is looking at potential World Service fundi...
Answered 25 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSomalia: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114006More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with the administration in the Northeastern state of Somalia on a) security and stabilisation, b) political and diplomatic engagement and c) econ
Answer: The UK is one of Somalia's closest and longest standing partners, and remains committed to building a safer, freer, and more secure country. The UK has provided more than £500million in humanitarian and development funding to Somalia since 2021 - all UK f...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSomalia: Foreign RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114005More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to establish and maintain relationships with the administration in the Northeastern region of Somalia.
Answer: The UK is one of Somalia's closest and longest standing partners, and remains committed to building a safer, freer, and more secure country. The UK has provided more than £500million in humanitarian and development funding to Somalia since 2021 - all UK f...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSomalia: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114004More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how much funding has been a) allocated to and b) spent in the Northeastern State of Somalia in each of the last five years.
Answer: The UK is one of Somalia's closest and longest standing partners, and remains committed to building a safer, freer, and more secure country. The UK has provided more than £500million in humanitarian and development funding to Somalia since 2021 - all UK f...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSomalia: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114003More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department collects data on how UK funding is a) allocated and b) spent across Somalia's federal states.
Answer: The UK is one of Somalia's closest and longest standing partners, and remains committed to building a safer, freer, and more secure country. The UK has provided more than £500million in humanitarian and development funding to Somalia since 2021 - all UK f...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAfghanistan: SlaveryForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109194More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with international partners on modern slavery in Afghanistan.
Answer: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office officials are working closely with international partners on this issue, as well as broader human rights concerns in Afghanistan. Officials consistently raise human rights concerns with the Taliban and urge the...
Answered 6 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordTransport: SafetyDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109193More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what guidance her Department has issued to airports and transport authorities on allergy safety in public spaces, specifically latex allergy.
Answer: The Food Standards Agency works with businesses and consumers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to improve allergen management and information, including offering free training and running awareness campaigns. It has recently published new guidan...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
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