Al Pinkerton MP: written questions 2025
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Nurses: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 80609More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to train more dementia specialist nurses at NHS services in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The provision of dementia health care services is the responsibility of local integrated care boards (ICBs). We would expect ICBs to commission services, which may include dementia specialist nurses/admiral nurses, based on local population needs, taking ...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPupils: Mobile PhonesDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 80608More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of taking steps to help reduce phone use by school children in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: Mobile phones have no place in our schools.Schools should prohibit the use of mobile phones and other smart technology with similar functionality to mobile phones throughout the school day, including during lessons, the time between lessons, breaktimes an...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPostal Services: StandardsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 80607More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the timeliness of postal services in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The government does not collect or hold this information. Ofcom, as the independent regulator of postal services, has a duty to ensure the provision of a financially sustainable and efficient universal postal service. It monitors Royal Mail’s provision of...
Answered 14 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: Surrey HeathMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 80606More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent steps his Department has taken to support residents who are unable to (a) sell or (b) remortgage their properties due to fire safety remediation works in Surrey Heath
Answer: Ten major banks and building societies have signed up to the industry statement on cladding. In doing so, they have committed to consider mortgage applications, even if a property has building safety issues, provided either the building has funding for wo...
Answered 16 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: TravelDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 80605More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of SEND transport provision in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The department’s home-to-school travel policy aims to make sure no child is prevented from accessing education by a lack of transport. Local authorities must arrange free home-to-school travel for children of compulsory school age, 5 to 16, who attend the...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: SurreyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77898More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions his Department has had with Surrey County Council on the potential implications of local government reorganisation on the voluntary sector in Surrey.
Answer: The government’s consultation on the two unitary proposals in Surrey closed on 5 August 2025. A named consultee contacted to respond was the Surrey VCSE Alliance, and the government encouraged councils in Surrey to promote the consultation and welcomed vi...
Answered 13 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: Surrey HeathMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77897More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the capacity of sewage treatment sites to accommodate (a) current housing and (b) new housing developments in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The government recognises the importance of water and wastewater provision on new developments. As set out in Paragraph 7 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), the purpose of the planning system is to contribute to the achievement of sustainab...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Surrey HeathDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77896More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure inclusive school environments for children with different learning styles in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: This government’s ambition is that every child or young person in our country deserves the best possible educational experience, one that is academically stretching, where every child or young person feels like they belong, and that sets them up for life ...
Answered 14 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordVoluntary Organisations: SurreyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77895More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what support his Department is providing to small voluntary sector organisations during local government reorganisation in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The government’s consultation on the two unitary proposals in Surrey closed on 5 August 2025. A named consultee contacted to respond was the Surrey VCSE Alliance, and the government encouraged councils in Surrey to promote the consultation and welcomed vi...
Answered 13 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHealthwatch: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77894More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of abolishing Healthwatch organisations on the transparency of patient feedback in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The abolition of Healthwatch England and the transfer of its functions, as well as the changes to Local Healthwatch, requires primary legislation. The timing of this is subject to the will of Parliament and will happen when parliamentary time allows. A fu...
Answered 29 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: SurreyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77893More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to consult the voluntary sector on proposals for local government reorganisation in Surrey.
Answer: The government’s consultation on the two unitary proposals in Surrey closed on 5 August 2025. A named consultee contacted to respond was the Surrey VCSE Alliance, and the government encouraged councils in Surrey to promote the consultation and welcomed vi...
Answered 13 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordCancer: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77892More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve cancer screening methodologies in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: Cancer screening methodology is the same across England and adheres to national specifications and standards.A range of improvements are being made nationally, including the introduction of the new ‘ping and book’ service via the NHS App; the provision of...
Answered 13 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment and Training: Surrey HeathDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77891More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to support (a) young and (b) older adults to access (i) employment opportunities and (ii) skills training in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: DWP currently offers employment support for eligible customers of all ages, through the network of Jobcentres across the UK, and through contracted employment programmes. The Government is reforming Jobcentre Plus and creating a new service that will enab...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Surrey HeathMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77890More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department is taking steps to help people for employment in the defence supply chain sector in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) supports employment in the defence supply chain, including in Surrey Heath, by prioritising UK businesses through the Defence Industrial Strategy, boosting innovation, exports, and job creation. Initiatives such as Defence Gr...
Answered 13 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Surrey HeathMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77889More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to provide funding for the defence sector in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) supports employment in the defence supply chain, including in Surrey Heath, by prioritising UK businesses through the Defence Industrial Strategy, boosting innovation, exports, and job creation. Initiatives such as Defence Gr...
Answered 13 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordCarers: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77384More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to provide mental health support to carers in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: We recognise people with mental health issues, including carers in Surrey Heath have been historically underserved. That is why the 10-Year Health Plan sets out ambitious plans to boost mental health support across the country. This includes transforming ...
Answered 13 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordImmigration: Surrey HeathHome OfficeTabled 15 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77383More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of maintaining the five year qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain for visa holders in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Government’s Immigration White Paper, published on 12 May 2025, announced new measures on a wide range of issues, including settlement. This will include an expansion of the Points-Based System that will increase the standard qualifying period for set...
Answered 13 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPower Failures: SurreyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 15 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77382More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of providing consumers with access to information on (a) historical and (b) real-time electricity supply interruptions in Surre
Answer: Access to real time information during power disruptions is essential for situational awareness at a national and local level. All Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) offer power outage information on their websites and have made significant improvement...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMultiple Occupation: LicensingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76914More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of including parking provision in the licensing criteria for Houses in Multiple Occupation.
Answer: My Department has made no such assessment. Section 67 of the Housing Act 2004 allows local authorities to impose conditions on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). We will keep the regulation of HMOs under review.
Answered 22 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordRenewable Energy: Surrey HeathDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76913More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to help create new jobs in the renewable energy sector in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: Meeting the UK’s Clean Energy Superpower Mission is vital to enhancing our economic and energy security whilst driving economic growth across the country, including Surrey Heath. In 2023, there were up to 468,000 full time equivalent employees (FTEs) work...
Answered 22 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSolar Power: Surrey HeathDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76912More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to support the development of solar power infrastructure in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: Solar is at the heart of the Government’s clean energy mission, and we are taking steps to support rapid deployment. In green-belt areas like Surrey Heath, solar infrastructure is more likely to be found on rooftops than in fields. Permitted development r...
Answered 22 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment: EndometriosisDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76762More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to support people with endometriosis in the workplace in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: Good work is generally good for health and wellbeing, so we want everyone to get work and get on in work, whoever they are and wherever they live. Backed by £240 million investment, the Get Britain Working White Paper launched last November will drive for...
Answered 19 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordEndometriosis: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76761More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support individuals with endometriosis in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Government recognises 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. In the Surrey Heath constituency, Frimley Park Hospital is a Briti...
Answered 18 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordVehicle Number Plates: SalesDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76760More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to tackle the third-party selling of vehicle registration marks.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is working with the National Police Chiefs’ Council and other government departments to improve the identification and enforcement of number plate crime, including the use of cloned number plates. It is alrea...
Answered 19 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordVehicle Number Plates: FraudDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76759More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if her Department will publish statistics on the incidence of number cloning in (a) Surrey Heath constituency and (b) the South East region.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is working with the National Police Chiefs’ Council and other government departments to improve the identification and enforcement of number plate crime, including the use of cloned number plates. It is alrea...
Answered 19 Sept 2025
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