Alex Brewer MP: written questions 2026
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Armed Forces: DischargesMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14670More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has considered the potential benefit of commissioning an independent review of the medical discharge process that centres the lived experience of serving personnel and veterans.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 1 July 2026 to Question 12263 to the hon. Member for Mid Buckinghamshire (Greg Smith).https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-06-23/12263
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: DischargesMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14669More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the variation in (a) obtaining diagnosis (b) access to treatment during medical discharge.
Answer: A strong partnership exists between the Defence Medical Command (DMedC) and the NHS to ensure that personnel leaving the Armed Forces with ongoing medical needs experience a smooth transition of care, with continued access to a full suite of healthcare pr...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: DischargesMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14668More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department are taking to ensure that medical discharge is a structured and supportive process; and what assessment his Department has made of veterans’ access to (a) appropriate rehabilitation (b)
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 1 July 2026 to Question 12263 to the hon. Member for Mid Buckinghamshire (Greg Smith).https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-06-23/12263
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordInfected Blood Compensation SchemeCabinet OfficeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14226More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps the Government is taking to expedite compensation payments under the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme; and whether he will review the current timetable.
Answer: The delivery of compensation is a matter for the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA). The IBCA Framework Document, published in March 2025, sets out the timelines agreed between IBCA and Cabinet Office; namely for the bulk of infected people to b...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordResearch and Development Tax CreditTreasuryTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14108More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the average processing time is for HMRC Research and Development tax relief claims; and what steps she is taking to reduce that time.
Answer: HMRC seeks to balance its compliance efforts with the need to pay legitimate claims promptly. HMRC aims to process 85% of payable Research and Development (R&D) tax credit claims within 40 days. The 85% aim acknowledges that certain circumstances will...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDental Services: HampshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13701More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of Special Care Dental Service provision in Hampshire, what the average waiting times are for patients requiring Special Care Dental services; and what s
Answer: We recognise that certain groups of patients may be particularly vulnerable to oral health problems and may find it difficult to access dental care. Specialised dental services are in place to provide dental treatment and are commissioned by integrated ca...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: IndustryMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13381More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of match funding for investments into defence businesses.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence does not operate a single centralised match funding scheme but does provide support targeted at strategically important defence areas. The Defence Industrial Strategy sets out a clear internet to improve the attractiveness of defen...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSleep: BabiesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13380More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of statutory guidance on safe sleep practices and products for babies under two.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of clear, evidence-based advice on safer sleep for babies and ensuring that baby sleep products placed on the market are safe.The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework sets the standards and requi...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordConsumer 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
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