Al Pinkerton MP: written questions 2025
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Animal Welfare: Cats and DogsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82579More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to ensure high animal welfare standards in (a) dog and (b) cat rescue organisations in (i) Surrey Heath constituency and (ii) Surrey.
Answer: Rescue and rehoming establishments in England must provide for the five basic welfare needs of the animals set out in the Animal Welfare Act 2006. Under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, it is an offence to cause any animal unnecessary suffering or to fail to ...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordX-Rays: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82578More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve X-ray technology through the use of artificial intelligence within NHS services in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The National Health Service is using artificial intelligence (AI) in X-rays, with AI tools being deployed in multiple hospitals to act as a "second pair of eyes" for radiologists to catch conditions such as lung cancer sooner. This is part of th...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFoster Care: Surrey HeathDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82577More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions her Department has had with Surrey County Council on promoting foster caring in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: This government is committed to working in partnership with local authorities to recruit more foster carers and committed an additional £15 million in the budget. This funding is to start work to ensure every local authority has access to a hub and to emb...
Answered 7 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82576More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve (a) patient and (b) staff safety within NHS services in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: Everyone working or being treated in the National Health Service has a fundamental right to be safe.The Government is focusing on enhancing patient safety and fostering a learning culture within the NHS. Key reforms under the 10-Year Health Plan and Dr Pe...
Answered 24 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82178More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce NHS urgent treatment waiting times in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Government recognises that urgent and emergency care performance has fallen short in recent years and is committed to improving urgent treatment waiting times across England, including in Surrey Heath.Our Urgent and Emergency Care Plan, published in J...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82177More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment his Department has made of trends in the length of NHS specialist waiting times for patients in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: No formal assessment on the trends in the length of National Health Service specialist waiting times for patients in the Surrey Heath constituency has been made, as data is not collected at constituency level. Data is, however, available at an integrated ...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordFuel Poverty: Surrey HeathDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82176More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of Government energy efficiency schemes in reducing fuel poverty in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The fuel poverty rate in Surrey Heath constituency in 2023 was estimated to be 7.1% of households. Tackling fuel poverty is a priority for this Government. We are committed to publishing a new fuel poverty strategy for England which will ensure that many ...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordInsulation: Surrey HeathDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82175More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate his Department has made of the proportion of (a) external and (b) internal insulation installations completed under Government energy efficiency schemes that require remediation
Answer: The Government commissioned an independent statistical audit, however this sample was designed to estimate the overall rates of non-compliance across Great Britain. The samples are not large enough to reliably perform any regional analysis. As we continue...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordInsulation: Surrey HeathDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82174More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that (a) internal and (b) external insulation installed under Government energy efficiency schemes are fitted to a high standard in Surrey Heath
Answer: Companies installing insulation under the Government’s energy efficiency schemes must be registered with Trustmark and carry out work to the PAS2035 standard. We have improved the quality assurance and consumer protection systems since identifying the iss...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82173More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve (a) morale and (b) support for NHS staff in winter months in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The health and wellbeing of National Health Service staff is a top priority, and not just over the winter months. All NHS organisations have a responsibility to create supportive working environments for staff, ensuring they have the conditions they need ...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordOvarian Cancer: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82172More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of increasing funding for ovarian cancer research within NHS services in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: Research is crucial in tackling cancer, which is why the Department invests £1.6 billion each year on research through its research delivery arm, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Cancer is one of the largest areas of spend at ov...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCervical Cancer and Ovarian Cancer: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82171More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve NHS public health messaging to ensure that women understand the difference between (a) cervical and (b) ovarian cancer symptoms in Surrey Heath consti
Answer: The Department recognises that many cancer patients are still left waiting too long for diagnosis and treatment, including for ovarian cancer. The Government will get the National Health Service diagnosing cancer earlier and treating it faster so that mor...
Answered 23 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordOvarian Cancer: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82170More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of ovarian cancer treatment services in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Department recognises that many cancer patients are still left waiting too long for diagnosis and treatment, including for ovarian cancer. The Government will get the National Health Service diagnosing cancer earlier and treating it faster so that mor...
Answered 23 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordOvarian Cancer: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82169More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce waiting times for ovarian cancer (a) screening and (b) diagnosis within NHS services in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Department recognises that many cancer patients are still left waiting too long for diagnosis and treatment, including for ovarian cancer. The Government will get the National Health Service diagnosing cancer earlier and treating it faster so that mor...
Answered 23 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: ICTDepartment for EducationTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82168More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of digital tablet use in schools on pupils’ attention spans in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The department does not mandate the use of digital tablets in schools, and decisions about their adoption are made locally.The department’s guidance emphasises that technology should supplement, not replace, high-quality teaching, and that effective use o...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: ICTDepartment for EducationTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82167More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential implications for the quality of education of the use of digital tablets for learning in (a) primary and (b) secondary schools in Surrey Heath constituenc
Answer: Technology plays an important role in broad, rich learning experiences in classrooms across the country, and it is essential that children learn to use technology confidently and safely, so they are prepared for a rapidly evolving world of work.Equally, w...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPlants: Non-native SpeciesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82166More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of current enforcement measures relating to the online sale of non-native invasive plant species.
Answer: While no specific formal assessment has been made relating to the online sale of non-native invasive plant species, the Department prioritises Inspectorate resources towards the greatest areas of risk, including online sales. The Department has assessed t...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPlants: Non-native SpeciesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82165More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to monitor the online sale of plant species classified as (a) invasive and (b) of special concern by the GB Non-Native Species Secretariat.
Answer: The Department, through the Non-native Species Inspectorate, actively monitors the online sale of invasive and species of special concern. Since 2022, over 1,500 non-compliant listings have been identified, with targeted action resulting in the removal of...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPalliative Care: SurreyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81675More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has been made of the potential merits of increasing funding for palliative care services in (a) Surrey Heath constituency and (b) Surrey.
Answer: Palliative care services are included in the list of services an integrated care board (ICB), including the Surrey Heartlands ICB, must commission. ICBs are responsible for the commissioning of palliative care and end of life care services, to meet the ne...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPalliative Care: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81674More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of palliative care services in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: Palliative care services are included in the list of services an integrated care board (ICB), including the Surrey Heartlands ICB, must commission. ICBs are responsible for the commissioning of palliative care and end of life care services, to meet the ne...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPalliative Care: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81673More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve palliative care services in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: Palliative care services are included in the list of services an integrated care board (ICB), including the Surrey Heartlands ICB, must commission. ICBs are responsible for the commissioning of palliative care and end of life care services, to meet the ne...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordRespiratory Diseases: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81672More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department plans to take to help reduce the impact of chronic respiratory conditions on the NHS during winter months in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: NHS England, working with the Department, the UK Health Security Agency, and other partners, is taking action to reduce the impact of respiratory conditions on the National Health Service this winter, including in Surrey. This includes robust, consistent ...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordRespiratory Diseases: SurreyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81671More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of respiratory diagnosis times in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: NHS England, working with the Department, the UK Health Security Agency, and other partners, is taking action to reduce the impact of respiratory conditions on the National Health Service this winter, including in Surrey. This includes robust, consistent ...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordRespiratory Diseases: SurreyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81670More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce inequalities in accessing respiratory care services in (a) Surrey Heath constituency and (b) Surrey.
Answer: NHS England, working with the Department, the UK Health Security Agency, and other partners, is taking action to reduce the impact of respiratory conditions on the National Health Service this winter, including in Surrey. This includes robust, consistent ...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81669More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: NHS England, working with the Department, the UK Health Security Agency, and other partners, is taking action to reduce the impact of respiratory conditions on the National Health Service this winter, including in Surrey. This includes robust, consistent ...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
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