Alex Brewer MP: written questions
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Written questions
Agriculture: Flood ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12982More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to ensure the Land Use Framework adequately supports farmers in managing flood risk on agricultural land.
Answer: The Land Use Framework supports a movement towards catchment scale prevention, rather than historic piecemeal and reactive approaches. This means that farmers will be rewarded for restoring rivers, peat and woodlands that hold water back in the right plac...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordFood: PricesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12981More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the effect of supermarket pricing practices on farm incomes in North East Hampshire; and what steps the Government is taking to strengthen th
Answer: Fairness within the agricultural supply chain is a key priority for the Government. The Government will use powers in the Agriculture Act to introduce ‘Fair Dealings’ Regulations, applying to businesses when purchasing agricultural products from farmers. ...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSustainable Farming IncentiveDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12980More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what support the Government is providing to farmers following the closure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme to ensure they are rewarded for sustainable and environmentally-fr
Answer: The Government has allocated a record £11.8 billion to sustainable farming and food production over this parliament. This is being invested in a range of grants and schemes to support farmers, including the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), Countryside...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordLivestock: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12979More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment the Government has made of the adequacy of current training, support and financial incentives available to farmers to improve animal welfare standards.
Answer: In its June 2026 response to the Farming Profitability Review, the Government recognised that training and advice available to farmers can be fragmented and does not always meet the needs of the sector, including in areas relevant to animal husbandry. The...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordFarmers: Mental Health ServicesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12976More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to ensure mental health support is accessible to farmers in rural areas such as North East Hampshire; and what assessment she has made of the adequa
Answer: The Government understands the importance of mental health support and is committed to tackling the mental health crisis in farming communities. This transformation is backed by new staff and protected funding for mental health, with almost 8,000 addition...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: Inheritance TaxDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12975More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment the Government has made of the potential impact of changes to agricultural inheritance tax relief on the mental health and wellbeing of farming families in North East H
Answer: The Government understands the importance of mental health support and is committed to tackling the mental health crisis in farming communities. This transformation is backed by new staff and protected funding for mental health, with almost 8,000 addition...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordNurseries: Career DevelopmentDepartment for EducationTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12974More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has considered the potential merits of introducing a career development strategy for nursery staff, including a requirement for staff working with children aged two to four to hold, or be
Answer: The department set out its strategy in the ‘Giving every child the best start in life’ report. We are working with the sector to address barriers to recruitment and retention and create more opportunities to enter the profession and gain relevant qualific...
Answered 4 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployers' Contributions: ExemptionsTreasuryTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12973More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has considered the potential merits of exempting early years education and care providers from increases in National Insurance contributions to help mitigate rising operational costs.
Answer: It is our ambition that all families have access to high- quality, affordable and flexible early education and care, improving opportunity for every child and work choices for every parent; the government is grateful for the work of childcare providers an...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPre-school Education: Special Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12972More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure sufficient availability of early years childcare places for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Answer: The reforms outlined in ‘Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reform: putting children and young people first’ will give early years settings the training, evidence-based tools and expert input they need to welcome children with diverse needs...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNurseries: Fees and ChargesDepartment for EducationTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12971More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of nursery top-up fees on parents’ decisions regarding nursery attendance.
Answer: The 15 or 30 hours must be able to be accessed free of charge to parents and there must not be any mandatory charges for parents in relation to the free hours. This does not prevent providers from offering and charging for food and other consumables, as l...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordChildcare: Fees and ChargesDepartment for EducationTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12970More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that children from families not eligible for 30 hours of Government-funded childcare per week are not disadvantaged when starting primary school.
Answer: The department is committed to ensuring that all children have the best possible start in life and is committed to improving school readiness with a clear ambition for 75% of children to reach a good level of development by 2028. Support for parenting and...
Answered 4 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordNurseriesDepartment for EducationTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12969More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the educational outcomes of children who spend 30 hours or more per week in nursery during their early years compared to those who spend fewer than 30 hours per week,
Answer: We want all families to access high-quality, affordable early education and care, as the evidence is clear that it boosts development.The study of early education and development shows that among the 40% most disadvantaged children, starting formal early ...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRetail Trade: Urban AreasMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12460More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the potential benefit of giving councils the power to designate Independent Shop Zones.
Answer: This Government recognises the important role that independent shops play in supporting vibrant, diverse and resilient high streets. Local authorities already have a range of tools to shape their town centres and support local businesses, including throug...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPride in Place ProgrammeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12459More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what timelines are in place for the allocation of the £301 million High Street Innovation fund announced in March and what specific metrics will be used to determine how funds ar
Answer: The Government will bring forward a High Streets Strategy later this year, backed by £301 million. Within this envelope, £61 million will support the Pride in Place Community Right to Buy Fund, empowering communities to take control of valued local assets...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordEndometriosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12458More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that endometriosis is consistently and adequately covered in the education and training of healthcare practitioners.
Answer: The Government acknowledges 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.The Government also acknowledges the importance of ensuring heal...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordEndometriosis: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12453More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve timelines for the diagnosis of endometriosis.
Answer: The Government acknowledges 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. We are committed to improving the diagnosis, treatment, and ong...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPain: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12450More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that women feel listened to by healthcare providers when discussing chronic pain issues.
Answer: Our Renewed Women’s Health Strategy, published in April, explicitly recognises that women’s pain is too often dismissed, normalised, or ignored, and treats this as a systemic failure, not isolated poor practice. It puts women’s lived experience, including...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordGynaecology: Waiting ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12449More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what proportion of women with long-term gynaecological conditions are able to see a healthcare professional regularly to receive both physical and mental health support for their condition.
Answer: This information is not held centrally. We are committed to cutting waiting lists and improving waiting times across the board, ensuring patients get the care they need sooner.The Renewed Women’s Health Strategy for England, published in April 2026, repre...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPain: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12448More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of treatment for chronic pain for women compared with men.
Answer: The Renewed Women’s Health Strategy explicitly recognises that women’s pain is too often dismissed, normalised, or ignored, and treats this as a systemic failure, not isolated poor practice. It puts women’s lived experience, including pain and whether the...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBreast Cancer and Cervical Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12447More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of screening provisions for (a) breast cancer and (b) cervical cancer.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving cancer screening services in line with the National Cancer Plan and as part of the 10-Year Health Plan’s shift from sickness to prevention.The performance of all national screening programmes is under regular revie...
Answered 18 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordMaternity ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12446More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he will provide funding to implement all outstanding actions outlined in the Ockenden report.
Answer: NHS England continues to provide additional and recurrent funding to support National Health Service trusts to implement the Immediate and Essential actions set out in Donna Ockenden’s review into maternity services at the Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: TransportDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12445More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential benefits of excepting SEND transport operators from National Insurance contribution increases to relieve pressures on local authority budgets.
Answer: Home-to-school travel is an integral part of the school system. It provides a valuable service on which many families rely. The department is grateful to the many transport operators for the crucial role they play in ensuring that children receive the edu...
Answered 5 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: TeachersDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12443More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to improve the retention of SEND specialist teachers in mainstream schools.
Answer: High-quality training is essential to supporting teacher retention, and this starts with Initial Teacher Training (ITT). In addition to the increased special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) content introduced through the Initial Teacher Training...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: BoysDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12442More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the factors contributing to the higher proportion of boys than girls receiving Education, Health and Care Plans.
Answer: Through our proposed reforms of the special educational needs (SEN) system we will ensure children and young people get the support they need earlier, regardless of their background.Independent research has suggested that amongst factors likely to explain...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Private EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12441More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential benefits of introducing a profit cap on private SEND providers.
Answer: Independent special schools can provide essential provision for children and young people with highly complex needs, and the department recognises the expertise and value that many offer. Any provision for children and young people must be delivered at a ...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
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