Al Pinkerton MP: written questions 2025
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Childminding: SurreyDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96879More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to support the financial sustainability of childminding roles in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: It is our ambition that all families have access to high quality, affordable and flexible early education and care, giving every child the best start in life and delivering on our Plan for Change. The department has implemented new flexibilities for child...
Answered 12 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMedical Treatments: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96878More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment his Department has made of variations in the availability of wider support services for children undergoing NHS treatment in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that all children, including those with serious health needs, receive appropriate care and support whenever and wherever they need it. We know that there is variation in the availability of support across the countr...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96877More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help improve consistency in NHS support for children with serious health needs in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that all children, including those with serious health needs, receive appropriate care and support whenever and wherever they need it. We know that there is variation in the availability of support across the countr...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSports: SurreyDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96876More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions her Department has had with sporting bodies on strengthening (a) welfare and (b) safeguarding arrangements for women in non-professional sport in (i) Surrey and (ii) Surre
Answer: The safety, wellbeing and welfare of everyone taking part in sport, including women and girls, is absolutely paramount. National Governing Bodies are responsible for the regulation of their sports and for ensuring that appropriate measures are in place to...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSports: SurreyDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96875More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to improve access to recovery support for women in grassroots sport in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The safety, wellbeing and welfare of everyone taking part in sport, including women and girls, is absolutely paramount. National Governing Bodies are responsible for the regulation of their sports and for ensuring that appropriate measures are in place to...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDiesel: GeneratorsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96874More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of strengthening safety requirements for diesel generators located near residential buildings in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heat
Answer: The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are the regulator responsible for health and safety, including relevant safety requirements relating to electrical equipment. Government will continue to work closely with HSE to ensure that the highest safety standar...
Answered 12 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordCarbon Monoxide: PoisoningMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96872More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to help support local authorities in (a) monitoring and (b) mitigating carbon monoxide risks in mixed-use residential areas in (a) Surrey and
Answer: The Government acknowledges the vital contributions made by fire and rescue services to a wide variety of incidents. All Fire and Rescue Authorities are required to publish Community Risk Management Plans (CRMPs) in line with the Fire and Rescue National ...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordCarbon Monoxide: SurreyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96871More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure local health services are prepared to respond to incidents of mass carbon monoxide exposure in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: All National Health Service organisations, including in Surrey, are required to prepare for, and respond to, a wide range of incidents or emergencies that could adversely affect the health of the population.In the event of an incident of mass carbon monox...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordCarbon Monoxide: PoisoningMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96869More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help support the fire and rescue service to respond effectively to carbon monoxide incidents in (a) Surrey and (b)
Answer: The Government acknowledges the vital contributions made by fire and rescue services to a wide variety of incidents. All Fire and Rescue Authorities are required to publish Community Risk Management Plans (CRMPs) in line with the Fire and Rescue National ...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordWater Supply: SurreyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96868More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of regulatory measures to prevent repeated water supply failures during winter in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constitue
Answer: Water companies have a statutory duty to provide a supply of wholesome water under the Water Industry Act 1991 and associated water quality regulations. Additionally, the Security and Emergency Measures Direction 2022 (SEMD) requires companies to ensure c...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordWater Supply: SurreyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96867More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions her Department has had with water companies on contingency planning for (a) prolonged water loss or (b) low pressure during winter in (i) Surrey and (ii) Surrey
Answer: The Security and Emergency Measures Direction 2022 (SEMD) requires water companies to ensure continuation of their water distribution functions during an emergency. Companies are required under the SEMD framework to plan for a wide range of disruptive sce...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordWater Treatment: SurreyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96866More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of requiring water companies to improve operational preparedness for treatment works failures during winter 2025-26 in (
Answer: Water companies have a statutory duty to provide a supply of wholesome water under the Water Industry Act 1991 and associated water quality regulations. Additionally, the Security and Emergency Measures Direction 2022 (SEMD) requires companies to ensure c...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordWater Supply: SurreyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96865More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the risk of large-scale water outages during periods of cold weather in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Security and Emergency Measures Direction 2022 (SEMD) requires water companies to ensure continuation of their water distribution functions during an emergency. Companies are required under the SEMD framework to plan for a wide range of disruptive sce...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordWater Supply: SurreyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96864More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to ensure the resilience of household water supplies during winter 2025-26 in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Security and Emergency Measures Direction 2022 (SEMD) requires water companies to ensure continuation of their water distribution functions during an emergency. Companies are required under the SEMD framework to plan for a wide range of disruptive sce...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordCommunity Assets: SurreyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96863More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent discussions his Department has had with local authorities on the role of (a) parish councils and (b) community groups in managing public assets in (i) Surrey and (ii)
Answer: The department has not held specific discussions with local authorities in Surrey and the Surrey Heath constituency regarding the role of parish councils and community groups in managing public assets in future local government structures. We strongly enc...
Answered 12 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordCulture: SurreyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96862More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what support his Department is providing to local authorities managing cultural venue refurbishment projects in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: This government is committed to supporting this country's world renowned creative and cultural industries. We understand that a fit-for-purpose cultural infrastructure, which increases access for all, is part of this sector's success. In addition to the £...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordCulture: SurreyDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96861More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the time taken for construction at cultural venues on access to the arts in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The government has not made a specific assessment of how the time taken for construction at cultural venues would impact access to the arts in either Surrey or the Surrey Heath constituency. As part of the introduction of the new Creative Foundations Fund...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordCulture: SurreyDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96860More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions her Department has had with local councils on the future of (a) community arts and (b) cultural infrastructure in (i) Surrey and (ii) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Secretary of State, her ministerial team, and officials engage regularly with a wide range of stakeholders including local councils and DCMS Arm’s Length Bodies regarding support for local arts and cultural organisations. Typically, DCMS does not dire...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordCulture: SurreyDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96859More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to support the resilience of (a) cultural and (b) community venues in (i) Surrey and (ii) Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: We recognise the challenges that cultural and community venues face. The government is committed to supporting these venues across the country which is why we announced the Arts Everywhere Fund earlier this year, committing £270 million to support cultura...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordLow Incomes: Government AssistanceTreasuryTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96360More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that people experiencing financial difficulty are aware of and able to access appropriate (a) financial support and (b) advice during winter months.
Answer: The government recognises the challenges many households face during the winter months and is committed to ensuring that people experiencing financial difficulty are aware of and able to access the support available. At Budget 2025, we announced a compreh...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAccess to Work Programme: SurreyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96359More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate he has made of the number of people using the Access to Work scheme in (a) Surrey Heath constituency and (b) Surrey.
Answer: The Department for Work and Pensions does not publish Access to Work data at constituency or county level. However, national statistics show that 61,670 people received Access to Work support across Great Britain in the financial year ending March 2025.Fu...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPensions: Index LinkingDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96338More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of reviewing the adequacy of support available to pensioners in schemes with differing indexation arrangements.
Answer: The Government has no plans to retrospectively change defined benefit pension scheme rules to align what are highly variable indexation arrangements. Our reforms will however introduce greater flexibility for more trustees to share surplus with employers,...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordCricket: Surrey HeathDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95932More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to strengthen pathways between (a) school cricket programmes and (b) local community cricket clubs in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: In June, the Government announced a new PE and School Sport Partnership Network to ensure all young people have equal access to high-quality sport and extracurricular activity. A national network will be developed to build strong partnerships between scho...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordCricket: Surrey HeathDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95931More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to increase opportunities for (a) children and (b) young people to participate in cricket in schools within the Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: In June, the Government announced a new PE and School Sport Partnership Network to ensure all young people have equal access to high-quality sport and extracurricular activity. A national network will be developed to build strong partnerships between scho...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNetball: Surrey HeathDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95930More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to strengthen pathways between (a) school netball programmes and (b) local community clubs in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: In June, the Government announced a new PE and School Sport Partnership Network to ensure all young people have equal access to high-quality sport and extracurricular activity. A national network will be developed to build strong partnerships between scho...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
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