Al Pinkerton MP: written questions 2025
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GP Practices: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89209More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has issued guidance to GP practices on maintaining equitable access to care for patients who cannot use digital booking platforms in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The General Practice contract requires that all patients should always have the option of telephoning or visiting their practice in person, so those without digital access are not disadvantaged.In February 2025, the General Practice Committee England agre...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment: AutismDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89208More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if his Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing an autism employment strategy to help improve (a) recruitment, (b) retention and (c) career progression for autistic peop
Answer: In the plan to Make Work Pay (October 2024), government committed to raising awareness of all forms of neurodiversity in the workplace. This includes autism. In January 2025, DWP launched an independent panel of academics with expertise and experiences of...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordUnemployment: AutismDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89207More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of trends in the level of unemployment of autistic adults in the (a) South East and (b) Surrey Heath constituency on the economy.
Answer: The Department has not made an assessment of the potential economic impact of trends in unemployment among autistic adults in the South East or the Surrey Heath constituency. The 2025 publication by DWP on The employment of disabled people reported that, ...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment: AutismDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89206More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent discussions his Department has had with (a) disability employment charities and (b) business representatives on improving access to skilled work for autistic adults in Surrey Heath constitue
Answer: My Department has numerous contacts with organisations in the Surrey Heath constituency on these matters. Camberley Jobcentre works with Surrey Choices, which provides specialist employment support for individuals with autism through bi-weekly sessions. T...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment Schemes: AutismDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89205More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department plans to make an assessment of the adequacy of back-to-work programmes for autistic people seeking long-term employment in Surrey.
Answer: The DWP are committed to supporting disabled people and people with health conditions, including autistic people, with their employment journey and there are currently a number of initiatives to support individuals, including autistic people, to return to...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment Schemes: Disability and NeurodiversityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89204More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent assessment has been made of the adequacy of Government-funded employment support schemes to help (a) disabled and (b) neurodiverse people into work in Surrey.
Answer: The DWP are committed to supporting disabled people and people with health conditions, including autistic people, with their employment journey and there are currently a number of initiatives to support individuals, including autistic people, to return to...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment: AutismDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89203More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department has made an assessment of the barriers to employment faced by autistic people with (a) higher education qualifications and (b) professional experience in Surrey Heath constituency
Answer: As set out in the Get Britain Working White Paper, we are reforming Jobcentre Plus and creating a new service across Great Britain that will enable everyone to access support to find good, meaningful work, and support to help them to progress in work. Our...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordUnemployment: AutismDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89202More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to help reduce the unemployment rate among autistic adults in (a) the South East and (b) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: In the plan to Make Work Pay (October 2024), government committed to raising awareness of all forms of neurodiversity in the workplace. This includes autism. In January 2025, DWP launched an independent panel of academics with expertise and experiences of...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordInfluenza: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89196More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to protect vulnerable residents from flu during winter months in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: Vaccination is our best defence against flu viruses. The aim of the vaccination programme is to provide direct protection to those at higher risk of flu associated morbidity and mortality, including older people, pregnant women, and those in clinical risk...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDoctors: GraduatesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89145More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment his Department has made of the long-term workforce planning implications of medical graduates seeking employment overseas due to lack of NHS opportunities.
Answer: Data from the General Medical Council shows that approximately 7% of doctors in England do not hold a licence to practice five years after they have completed the foundation programme (the work-based training programme that bridges the gap between medical...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordService ChargesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89139More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what plans his Department has to review the adequacy of legislation governing the provision of service charge accounts to leaseholders.
Answer: On 4 July, the government published a consultation on strengthening leaseholder protections over charges and services. It can be found on gov.uk here. For an overview of the proposals set out in the consultation, I refer the hon. Member to the associated ...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordService ChargesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89138More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to ensure residents receive (a) clear and (b) accessible information about how their service charge payments are spent in Surrey Heath constit
Answer: On 4 July, the government published a consultation on strengthening leaseholder protections over charges and services. It can be found on gov.uk here. For an overview of the proposals set out in the consultation, I refer the hon. Member to the associated ...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: SurreyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89106More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to (a) safeguard the integrity of the democratic process and (b) uphold democratic accountability during the transition to unitary authorities
Answer: We will bring to the House, for approval, a Structural Changes Order, which will provide for the establishment of the two new councils, abolish the existing councils, and make the necessary electoral arrangements, including replacing the scheduled County ...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: SurreyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89105More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department will consider the potential merits of providing funding to borough councils in Surrey to meet the costs of operating as shadow authorities during local gov
Answer: Earlier this year, the government provided funding to support councils preparing proposals, the first time that such funding was made available in partnership with the sector, we continue to provide practical support advice on preparing for reorganisation...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: SurreyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89104More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will provide a breakdown of the (a) total and (b) stranded debt levels across the local authorities proposed for inclusion in the East Surrey Unitary Authority.
Answer: Local authorities are responsible for their own borrowing and investment decisions and managing their assets. They must comply with statutory duties and guidance to ensure that their capital strategies are prudent, affordable and sustainable. In general, ...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: SurreyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89103More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will provide a breakdown of the (a) total and (b) stranded debt levels across the local authorities proposed for inclusion in the West Surrey Unitary Authority.
Answer: Local authorities are responsible for their own borrowing and investment decisions and managing their assets. They must comply with statutory duties and guidance to ensure that their capital strategies are prudent, affordable and sustainable. In general, ...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordMortgages: Surrey HeathTreasuryTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89076More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to support pensioners who reach the end of their mortgage term and face difficulties in refinancing in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The pricing and availability of mortgages, including the extension of additional facilities post maturity or eligibility for suitable later life lending products, are commercial decisions for mortgage lenders in which the Government does not intervene. Ho...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordMortgages: PensionersTreasuryTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89075More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has had recent discussions with mortgage lenders on later-life lending for pensioners with outstanding borrowing at the end of their mortgage term.
Answer: The pricing and availability of mortgages, including the extension of additional facilities post maturity or eligibility for suitable later life lending products, are commercial decisions for mortgage lenders in which the Government does not intervene. Ho...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitals: SurreyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89072More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment has been made of the (a) condition and (b) maintenance standards of NHS hospital estates in Surrey.
Answer: National Health Service trusts are legally responsible for managing and maintaining their estates using operational capital allocations. As part of this, they regularly assess the physical condition of their estates.The NHS England Estates Related Informa...
Answered 13 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTomography: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89071More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent estimate has been made of the average waiting time for patients requiring MRI scans following initial consultation at NHS hospitals in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Government is committed to putting patients first and is aware of the impact that waiting for diagnostic tests and treatment has for patients. This means making sure that patients are seen on time and ensuring that people have the best possible experi...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDiagnosis: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89070More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment has been made of (a) waiting times for diagnostic tests and (b) their impact on patient outcomes in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Government is committed to putting patients first and is aware of the impact that waiting for diagnostic tests and treatment has for patients. This means making sure that patients are seen on time and ensuring that people have the best possible experi...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: StaffDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89069More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of unfilled training posts on the (a) efficiency and (b) cost-effectiveness of NHS workforce planning in (i) Surrey and (ii) Surrey H
Answer: National Health Service trusts manage their recruitment at a local level ensuring they have the right number of staff in place, with the right skill mix, to deliver safe and effective care.As set out in our 10-Year Health Plan published on 3 July, we will...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDoctors: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89068More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the number of doctors seeking work in (a) non-training and (b) locum posts in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: No specific assessment has been made.As set out in the 10-Year Health Plan, published in July 2025, over the next three years we will create 1,000 new specialty training posts with a focus on specialties where there is the greatest need. We will set out n...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDoctors: SurreyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89067More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support doctors who are unable to secure specialty training posts in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: National Health Service trusts manage their recruitment at a local level ensuring they have the right number of staff in place, with the right skill mix, to deliver safe and effective care.As set out in our 10-Year Health Plan published on 3 July, we will...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDoctors: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89066More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment his Department has made of the employment prospects for doctors completing foundation training in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: National Health Service trusts manage their recruitment at a local level ensuring they have the right number of staff in place, with the right skill mix, to deliver safe and effective care.As set out in our 10-Year Health Plan published on 3 July, we will...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
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