Al Pinkerton MP: written questions 2026
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Railways: LandslipsDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108990More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to mitigate the risk of landslips affecting railway infrastructure in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: Network Rail, as the owner and operator of Britain’s railway infrastructure, is responsible for managing geotechnical risks and ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the network, including in Surrey and the Surrey Heath constituency. It undertakes c...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordCrime: Surrey HeathHome OfficeTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108989More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the rollout of facial recognition technology on levels of crime in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: No assessment has been made for the impact of the rollout of facial recognition technology on crime levels specifically within Surrey Heath constituency.However, a national evaluation is in progress to understand the impact of police use of facial recogni...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: SurreyHome OfficeTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108988More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of proposals to reduce larger policing bodies on (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: This Government published its Police Reform White Paper on 26 January 2026. It set out an ambitious package of reform, including an ambition to significantly reduce the number of police forces across England and Wales.We will shortly launch an Independent...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordCertification and TestingDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108987More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the long-term sustainability of the testing and accreditation sector.
Answer: The UK Government recognises the important role of the testing and accreditation sector in ensuring products are safe and comply with relevant regulation. The sector supports UK businesses to sell products in the UK and export to other countries, alongsid...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Trade with EU: Certification and TestingDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108986More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions his Department has had with the European Union on reducing barriers related to product testing and certification.
Answer: The government remains committed to tackling barriers to trade, including through implementation of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), to bring benefits to businesses and achieve economic growth. DBT holds regular engagement with the EU, including...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Trade with EU: Certification and TestingDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108985More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of Government support for accreditation and conformity assessment on businesses’ access to international markets.
Answer: The UK Government continues to support British businesses through free trade and mutual recognition agreements, in line with the Trade Strategy. These agreements typically include provisions that support the accreditation and conformity assessment sectors...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: TransportDepartment for EducationTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108984More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of eligibility criteria for free school transport on young children who are advised to walk to school in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The department’s home-to-school travel policy aims to make sure that no child is prevented from accessing education by a lack of transport. Local authorities must arrange free home-to-school travel for eligible children. A child is eligible if they are of...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: Family CourtsMinistry of JusticeTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108494More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether recommendations arising from the Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s 2025 report will inform the handling of domestic abuse cases within the family justice system.
Answer: This Government recognises the impact that family court proceedings have on children and adult survivors of domestic abuse, which is why we are prioritising strong safeguarding and specialist support for those navigating the system.The Government acknowle...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: Family CourtsMinistry of JusticeTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108493More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent assessment has been made of the potential merits of increasing funding for support services available to families navigating family court proceedings in cases involving domestic abuse.
Answer: This Government recognises the significant impact of domestic abuse on children and adult victims involved in family court proceedings, which is why we are committed to reforms that improve multi-agency working and provide better support.Central to these ...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: Family CourtsMinistry of JusticeTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108492More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the psychological impact of contact arrangements on children is considered in cases involving domestic abuse.
Answer: This Government recognises the impact that family court proceedings have on children and adult survivors of domestic abuse, which is why we are prioritising strong safeguarding and specialist support for those navigating the system.The Government acknowle...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: Family CourtsMinistry of JusticeTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108491More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps are being taken to ensure that support provided to children involved in family court cases is (a) child-centred and (b) informed by their lived experience of domestic abuse.
Answer: This Government recognises the significant impact of domestic abuse on children and adult victims involved in family court proceedings, which is why we are committed to reforms that improve multi-agency working and provide better support.Central to these ...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: Family CourtsMinistry of JusticeTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108490More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment has been made of the adequacy of funding available to support victims of domestic abuse and their children while engaged in family court proceedings.
Answer: This Government recognises the significant impact of domestic abuse on children and adult victims involved in family court proceedings, which is why we are committed to reforms that improve multi-agency working and provide better support.Central to these ...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: Family CourtsMinistry of JusticeTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108489More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps are being taken to help ensure that family court procedures prevent patterns of coercive or controlling behaviour following relationship breakdown.
Answer: This Government recognises the impact that family court proceedings have on children and adult survivors of domestic abuse, which is why we are prioritising strong safeguarding and specialist support for those navigating the system.The Government acknowle...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: Family CourtsMinistry of JusticeTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108488More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment has been made of the potential contribution of family court processes, including repeated proceedings and contact litigation, to ongoing harm for victims of domestic abuse and their children.
Answer: This Government recognises the impact that family court proceedings have on children and adult survivors of domestic abuse, which is why we are prioritising strong safeguarding and specialist support for those navigating the system.The Government acknowle...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSecurity Action for EuropeMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108107More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 23 January 2026 to Question 106008 on Security Action for Europe, if his Department will publish the economic modelling used to assess the potential economic benefits of participation in
Answer: This information is commercially sensitive and is therefore not suitable for public release. This Government has been clear that we will only enter into agreements that serve the national interest and provide value for money for the taxpayer. In this case...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSecurity Action for EuropeMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108106More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 23 January 2026 to Question 106008 on Security Action for Europe, if his Department will publish the economic modelling used to assess the potential economic benefits of participation in
Answer: This information is commercially sensitive and is therefore not suitable for public release. This Government has been clear that we will only enter into agreements that serve the national interest and provide value for money for the taxpayer. In this case...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordEmergencies: SurreyCabinet OfficeTabled 23 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108105More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps his Department is taking to provide households with information on emergency preparedness in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: Advice for the general public on how to prepare for emergencies is published at GOV.UK/Prepare. The website provides simple and effective steps that individuals, households and communities can take to be more prepared for a range of emergencies. Specific ...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRecyclingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107908More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department has plans to improve public awareness and participation in recycling schemes.
Answer: Over the Christmas period, and continuing over the run up to April, Defra have been utilising a range of social media channels to promote new food waste recycling services. This has included location targeted campaigns alongside the use of influencers pop...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRecycling: SurreyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107907More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to support local authorities to (a) improve recycling rates and (b) reduce waste sent to (i) landfill and (ii) incineration in Surrey Heath constitu
Answer: The Simpler Recycling reforms will ensure that across England, people will be able to recycle the same materials, whether at home, work or school. Every household and workplace (businesses and relevant non-domestic premises like schools and hospitals) acr...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRecycling: SurreyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107906More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to make recycling (a) easier and (b) more consistent for households in (i) Surrey and (ii) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Simpler Recycling reforms will ensure that across England, people will be able to recycle the same materials, whether at home, work or school. Every household and workplace (businesses and relevant non-domestic premises like schools and hospitals) acr...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordKidney Diseases: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107905More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to provide additional funding for research into kidney disease within NHS services in Surrey.
Answer: The Department funds research on health and social care through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The NIHR welcomes funding applications for research into any aspect of human health and social care, including kidney disease. Thes...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitals: SurreyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107904More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of corridor care on patient (a) safety and (b) dignity in (i) Surrey and (ii) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Government is determined to get the National Health Service back on its feet so patients can be treated with dignity. We recognise that the provision of clinical care in corridors or other non-designated clinical areas is unacceptable and we are commi...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitals: SurreyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107903More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the prevalence of corridor care within NHS services in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Government is determined to get the National Health Service back on its feet so patients can be treated with dignity. We recognise that the provision of clinical care in corridors or other non-designated clinical areas is unacceptable and we are commi...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitals: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107902More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce corridor care within NHS services in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Government is determined to get the National Health Service back on its feet so patients can be treated with dignity. We recognise that the provision of clinical care in corridors or other non-designated clinical areas is unacceptable and we are commi...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHares: SurreyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107598More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to help protect hare populations in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The department has supported Surrey County Council to prepare their Local Nature Recovery Strategy, with publication expected shortly. It will set nature recovery priorities and map specific proposals for habitat creation and improvement that will support...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
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