Alex Brewer MP: written questions
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Consumer Goods: SafetyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13379More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department are taking to hold companies to account who make sleep products for babies that cause potential hazards.
Answer: Under UK law, businesses are responsible for placing safe baby sleep products on the market, including where sold online. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) carries out market surveillance and has powers to require unsafe products be withd...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPre-school Education: SleepDepartment for EducationTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13378More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of enforcement of safer sleep standards across early years settings.
Answer: The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework sets the standards and requirements early years providers must meet to ensure that children have the best start in life and are kept healthy and safe. The statutory guidance is available at: http...
Answered 4 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordNurseries: Fees and ChargesDepartment for EducationTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13377More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate her Department has made of the yearly cost of supplementary top ups, on top of existing nursery fees.
Answer: The 15 or 30 hours must be accessible free of charge to parents and there must not be any mandatory charges for parents in relation to the free hours.Paragraph A1.38 of the early education and childcare statutory guidance for local authorities states that...
Answered 4 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Social Security BenefitsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13376More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact on veterans’ mental health of requiring amputees to undergo multiple assessments to qualify for benefits.
Answer: Personal Independence Payment (PIP) awards, including the rate payable and the duration, are set on an individual basis, based on the claimant’s needs and the likelihood of those needs changing. Regular reviews are a key feature of the benefit and ensure ...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordVeterans: PainMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13375More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what measures his Department is taking to ensure that veterans living with chronic pain attributable to their service receive compensation that reflects the long-term impact on their lives.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 17 June 2026 to Question 9408 to the hon. Member for Mid Dorset and North Poole (Vikki Slade).https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-06-12/9408
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSupermarkets: North East HampshireDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13374More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to ensure access to supermarket provision in North East Hampshire where large retailers have recently announced closed stores.
Answer: Retail plays a vital role in communities such as North East Hampshire, supporting local jobs, access to essential goods and vibrant high streets, and we recognise the importance of sustaining this provision. Local retail provision is ultimately determined...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Coronavirus and TaxationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13373More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make a comparative assessment of the potential impact of (a) the covid-19 pandemic and (b) increases in business rates and National Insurance contributions on small and medium-sized enterpri
Answer: DBT has no current plans to make a comparative assessment of the potential impact of the covid-19 pandemic and increases in business rates and NI contributions on SMEs.At the Budget 2026, the Valuation Office announced updated property values from the 202...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordGreat Western Main Line: TemperatureDepartment for TransportTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13372More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to improve the resilience of Great Western Railway services to extreme heat.
Answer: The Department works closely with Network Rail and Great Western Railway (GWR) to improve the resilience of rail services to extreme weather, including periods of high temperatures. Network Rail is responsible for rail infrastructure and has a programme o...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: TemperatureDepartment for TransportTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13371More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the performance of rail services during heatwaves.
Answer: The Department expects train operators and Network Rail to work together to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather on services. In response to extreme heat, it may be necessary to implement contingency timetables, particularly where speed restrictions ar...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: TemperatureDepartment for EducationTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13370More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to support families in caring for their children in the event of early school closures due to heatwaves.
Answer: The department’s priority is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils and staff during periods of extreme heat. Schools are supported through the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Met Office heat‑health alerts, alongside clear guidance on practica...
Answered 4 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Hazards: TemperatureDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13369More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of heatwaves on (a) people aged over 65 who live alone, (b) people with chronic health conditions, and (c) people with physical disab
Answer: The UK Health Security Agency’s (UKHSA's) Adverse Weather and Health Plan and its Supporting Evidence Document include an assessment of the health impacts of heat on people aged 65 years old and over, those who live alone, people with chronic health condi...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Hazards: TemperatureDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13368More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help protect vulnerable people from heatwave-related illness.
Answer: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) supports partner organisations to prepare for periods of hot weather through its Adverse Weather and Health Plan and associated resources, including Heat-Health guidance and checklists for those supporting the vulnera...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordWater SupplyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13367More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that water policy reflects and supports all sectors.
Answer: This Government has acted decisively on behalf of consumers, introducing a power in The Water (Special Measures) Act to enable the Consumer Council for Water, as the independent statutory consumer advocate for the water sector in England and Wales, to sta...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordWater SupplyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13366More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that customers have an adequate role decision-making for the future of the water sector.
Answer: This Government has acted decisively on behalf of consumers, introducing a power in The Water (Special Measures) Act to enable the Consumer Council for Water, as the independent statutory consumer advocate for the water sector in England and Wales, to sta...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordFires: WeatherMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13365More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps the Government is taking to increase the resources available to fire and rescue services and land managers to prevent and respond to wildfires during periods of drough
Answer: Decisions on how their resources are best deployed to meet their core functions are a matter for each fire and rescue authority. Standalone FRSs will see an increase in Core Spending Power (CPS) of £87.51m in 2026/27 compared to 2025/26 from government. T...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordFires: Rural AreasDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13364More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment the Government has made of the level of risk of wildfires to heathland, woodland and agricultural land in rural constituencies.
Answer: The Government recognises that wildfires can pose risks to natural habitats and protected species, including heathland, woodland, and agricultural land. To address this risk, the Government is strengthening its approach to wildfire resilience. Defra is wo...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordFly-tippingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13363More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to tackle fly-tipping on agricultural and rural land in North East Hampshire; what enforcement powers and resources are available to local authoriti
Answer: We encourage local councils to investigate all fly-tipping incidents, including on agricultural/rural land. Councils have powers to take enforcement action. Anyone caught fly-tipping may be prosecuted which can lead to a significant fine, a community sent...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordCost of Living: Rural AreasDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12992More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps the Government is taking to address the rural premium faced by workers in North East Hampshire; and what assessment his Department has made of the extent to which higher rural living costs a
Answer: This government is responsible for setting the statutory minimum National Living Wage (NLW) which applies to all employers across the UK. A key strength of the NLW is its administrative simplicity, with consistent rates applying across the country.When se...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Transport: Rural AreasDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12991More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps the Government is taking to ensure rural communities in dispersed settlements, such as those in North East Hampshire, have access to adequate public and community transport; and what funding is avail
Answer: The Bus Services Act 2025 puts the power over local bus services back into the hands of local leaders, including in rural areas. We have confirmed over £3 billion from 2026/27 to 2028/29 to support and improve bus services in England outside London. Hamps...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: Rural AreasDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12990More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of rural pub closures on community cohesion and local economies in constituencies such as North East Hampshire.
Answer: The Government recognises that rural pubs can play an important role as community hubs, supporting local economies and social interaction. Through business rates support and initiatives such as Pub is the Hub, we are helping communities retain valued loca...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: Young PeopleDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12989More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to encourage young people to enter the farming profession; and what financial support and training pathways are available to new entrants to farming
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of attracting young people into farming. Building on the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper, Defra is developing a 2050 workforce strategy to equip people with skills for thriving agricultural careers. This i...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordFuel Poverty: Rural AreasDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12988More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the rate of fuel poverty in predominantly rural constituencies compared with urban and suburban constituencies, following recent heating oil price r
Answer: The latest fuel poverty statistics estimate that 13.8% of rural households in England were in fuel poverty in 2025, compared with 7.2% in semi-rural areas and 9.2% in urban areas. These estimates predate impacts of the conflict in the Middle East.In March...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordFuel Oil: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12987More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the case for extending equivalent consumer protections to heating oil customers as those provided by Ofgem's energy price cap to gas and electricity
Answer: Government is aware of the issues facing some heating oil customers and is committed to ensuring they are effectively protected from future fossil fuel price spikes. We welcome the CMA’s comprehensive examination of the heating oil industry, and we will w...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordFuel Oil: North East HampshireDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12985More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps the Government is taking to protect off-grid rural households in North East Hampshire that rely on heating oil from price increases following the conflict in Iran; and what assessm
Answer: The Government is working closely with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which is reviewing the heating oil market, including pricing. We will carefully consider the CMA’s report and recommendations to ensure a fair outcome for consumers, and w...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: CountrysideMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12983More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that new residential developments in rural constituencies such as North East Hampshire are required to provide residents with meanin
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 109172 on 6 February 2026. Between 16 December 2025 and 10 March 2026, we consulted on a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). That consultation, which can be found on gov.uk here, inclu...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
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