Al Pinkerton MP: written questions 2025
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Hospital Beds: SurreyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98027More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent estimate he has made of the number of medically fit patients unable to be discharged from hospitals in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Stockton West on 26 November 2025 to Question 93528.
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNeurodiversity: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98026More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions his Department has had with representatives of Frimley Integrated Care Board on levels of demand for neurodevelopmental pathways for children in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Government has recognised that, nationally, demand for assessments for neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has grown significantly in recent years and that people are experiencing severe del...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNeurodiversity: SurreyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98025More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he will make an assessment of the adequacy of local capacity to meet increases in demand for (a) ADHD and (b) Autism assessments in (i) Surrey and (ii) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Government has recognised that, nationally, demand for assessments for autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has grown significantly in recent years and that people are experiencing severe delays for accessing such assessments. Th...
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNeurodiversity: SurreyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98024More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of prolonged waiting times for ADHD assessment on children’s (a) wellbeing and (b) educational outcomes in (i) Surrey and (ii)
Answer: The Government has recognised that, nationally, demand for assessments for autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has grown significantly in recent years and that people are experiencing severe delays for accessing such assessments. Th...
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNeurodiversity: SurreyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98023More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of waiting times for neurodevelopmental assessments for children with (a) ADHD or (b) Autism in (i) Surrey and (ii) the Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Government has recognised that, nationally, demand for assessments for autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has grown significantly in recent years and that people are experiencing severe delays for accessing such assessments. Th...
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPrivate Education: Surrey HeathDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97975More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how the Department plans to monitor the potential impact of changes to independent school fees on (a) schools and (b) services in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The department does not monitor impact on changes to private school fees. This is a matter for individual schools.
Answered 24 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDance and Music: Surrey HeathDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97974More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment has been made of the effectiveness of financial support schemes for pupils pursuing specialist (a) musical or (b) dance training in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The government will consult shortly on an improved version of Progress 8 that balances a strong academic core with breadth and student choice. It will recognise the value of subjects, including the arts, which strengthen our economy and society, and the i...
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordArts and Training: Surrey HeathDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97973More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of access to (a) specialist arts or (b) vocational training for young people in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The government will consult shortly on an improved version of Progress 8 that balances a strong academic core with breadth and student choice. It will recognise the value of subjects, including the arts, which strengthen our economy and society, and the i...
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordArts and Vocational Education: Surrey HeathDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97972More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps are being taken to ensure that all pupils are able to pursue (a) creative or (b) vocational education pathways in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The government will consult shortly on an improved version of Progress 8 that balances a strong academic core with breadth and student choice. It will recognise the value of subjects, including the arts, which strengthen our economy and society, and the i...
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordTemporary Accommodation: SurreyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97673More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has made an assessment of the adequacy of emergency accommodation capacity in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency during winter 2025-2026.
Answer: The Government is investing more than £1 billion in homelessness services in 2025/26. This includes £255.5 million for the Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Grant so that local authorities can support people sleeping rough in their areas, including a...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHomelessness: SurreyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97669More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what funding has been allocated to homelessness services in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency for winter 2025-26.
Answer: The Government is investing more than £1 billion in homelessness services in 2025/26. This includes £255.5 million for the Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Grant so that local authorities can support people sleeping rough in their areas, including a...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSleeping Rough: SurreyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97667More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of rough sleeping in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency during winter 2025-26 on the health of rough sleepers.
Answer: The Government recognises that homelessness and rough sleeping numbers continue to remain high. That is why the Government is providing £255.5 million for the Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Grant so that local authorities can support people sleepi...
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSleeping Rough: SurreyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97664More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the support available to people sleeping rough in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency during winter 2025-26.
Answer: The Government is investing more than £1 billion in homelessness services in 2025/26. This includes £255.5 million for the Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Grant so that local authorities can support people sleeping rough in their areas, including a...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment: Mental IllnessDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97656More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to support people with mental health illnesses into work in (a) Surrey and (b) 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 in November 2024 is driving ...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPensioners: PovertyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97655More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to tackle pensioner poverty in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The State Pension remains the foundation of our support for pensioners, and our commitment to maintain the Triple Lock throughout this Parliament will ensure its value continues to rise over time. Subject to Parliamentary approval, the basic and new State...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordUnemployment: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97654More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to reduce the number of young people not in (a) education, (b) employment or (c) training in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: This Government is investing in young people’s futures. At the Budget, we announced more than £1.5 billion of investment over the next three years, including funding £820 million for the expanded Youth Guarantee to support young people to earn or learn, a...
Answered 16 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordFertility: Surrey HeathCabinet OfficeTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97605More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent assessment his Department has made of fertility trends in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority. A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of 5th of December is attached.
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97604More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of staff training programmes relating to patient (a) nutrition, (b) care planning and (c) recordkeeping within NHS services in Surrey Heath constitu
Answer: No assessment has been made. Regulated healthcare professionals need to meet the standards of proficiency, conduct, and performance set by the relevant professional regulator, which are independent of the Government. It is the responsibility of individual...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: Older PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97603More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of standards of care for older patients in acute hospital settings in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: Older patients who require acute care in the Surrey Health constituency are well served by their local hospital at Frimley Park, which is part of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. The hospital was recently inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordEmergency Services: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97602More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has plans to improve (a) recognition and (b) support for volunteer emergency responders in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Government recognises and is grateful for the valuable contribution volunteers make in supporting National Health Service staff, patients, and services.Individual ambulance trusts are responsible for making decisions on recruiting, supporting, and dev...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordEmergency Services: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97601More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure timely access to treatment for children experiencing sudden medical emergencies in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: Integrated care boards are responsible for ensuring that appropriate specialist support is available for paediatric medical emergencies in their areas. In Surrey Heath, this responsibility sits with the Frimley Integrated Care System.Children who require ...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordEmergency Services: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97600More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support the (a) recruitment and (b) retention of volunteer emergency responders in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Government recognises and is grateful for the valuable contribution volunteers make in supporting National Health Service staff, patients, and services.Individual ambulance trusts are responsible for making decisions on recruiting, supporting, and dev...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPaediatrics: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97599More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the availability of specialist support for paediatric medical emergencies in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: Integrated care boards are responsible for ensuring that appropriate specialist support is available for paediatric medical emergencies in their areas. In Surrey Heath, this responsibility sits with the Frimley Integrated Care System.Children who require ...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRoads: AccidentsHome OfficeTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97598More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of the capacity of local collision investigation teams in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The police are the lead agency for collision investigation and have the primary duty to investigate and establish the circumstances that have led to road deaths and life changing injuries.The policing of fatal and serious injury road collisions and how av...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRoad Traffic Offences: Surrey HeathDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97597More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of trends in the prevalence of mobile phone use while driving in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: No assessment has been made by the Department for Transport.The enforcement of road traffic law and how available resources are deployed is the responsibility of individual Chief Officers and Police and Crime Commissioners, taking into account the specifi...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
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