Alex Brewer MP: written questions
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Retail TradeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9993More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what his planned timetable is for publishing more information on (a) the High Streets Strategy and (b) how funding will be allocated to specific places.
Answer: Later this year we will bring forward a new cross-government High Streets Strategy backed by £301m, to support local communities to reimagine and revive struggling high streets and make them fit for the future. We will continue to have conversations with ...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCadets: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9992More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure there are enough (a) volunteers and (b) staff to ensure that cadet (i) units and (ii) programmes can meet the expansion of cadet forces promised by the 30 by 30 drive.
Answer: Work is currently underway to determine how the Strategic Defence Review recommendation to increase cadet numbers by 30% by 2030 will be delivered. As part of this effort we are undertaking a detailed assessment of the key enablers required to support gro...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCadets: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9991More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the recruitment strategy for volunteers to support military cadets.
Answer: Work is currently underway to determine how the Strategic Defence Review recommendation to increase cadet numbers by 30% by 2030 will be delivered. As part of this effort we are undertaking a detailed assessment of the key enablers required to support gro...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Mental Health ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9990More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of appointing a veteran’s mental health officer.
Answer: The Government is fully committed to ensure veterans and their families can access support across the country, when and where it is needed. NHS England offers Op COURAGE, a specialist mental health and wellbeing service for service leavers, reservists and...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCadets: North East HampshireMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9986More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate his Department has made of the funding available to support (a) cadet expansion in North East Hampshire constituency as part of the 30 by 30 drive and (b) the wellbeing of cadets.
Answer: Work is currently underway to determine how the Strategic Defence Review recommendation to increase cadet numbers by 30% by 2030 will be delivered. As part of this effort we are undertaking a detailed assessment of the key enablers required to support gro...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCadets: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9979More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to strengthen the infrastructure of military bases in Hampshire to meet the expansion of cadet forces set out in the ’30 by 30’ drive.
Answer: Work is currently underway to determine how the Strategic Defence Review recommendation to increase cadet numbers by 30% by 2030 will be delivered. As part of this effort we are undertaking a detailed assessment of the key enablers required to support gro...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBrain: TumoursDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9948More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of current (a) diagnostic pathways for brain tumours and (b) support systems for patients with brain tumours.
Answer: The Department has demonstrated our commitment to transforming diagnostic services through a £2.3 billion investment into diagnostic capacity, which will provide the National Health Service with the tools they need to deliver an additional 9.5 million tes...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBrain: TumoursDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9947More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the timelines and safeguards are for ensuring that the Brain Tumour Research consortium meets its goals of supporting new and effective treatments for brain tumours.
Answer: Government responsibility for delivering brain cancer research is shared between the Department of Health and Social Care, with research delivered by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), and the Department for Science, Innovation an...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBrain Cancer: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9946More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help applicants for brain cancer research funding meet funding thresholds.
Answer: Government responsibility for delivering brain cancer research is shared between the Department of Health and Social Care, with research delivered by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), and the Department for Science, Innovation an...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBrain Cancer: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9944More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what timelines and safeguards are in place to ensure the £40 million funding allocated for brain cancer research is spent.
Answer: Government responsibility for delivering brain cancer research is shared between the Department of Health and Social Care, with research delivered by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), and the Department for Science, Innovation an...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBrain: TumoursDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9943More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure national spending on brain tumour research is proportionate to the number of adults and children impacted by that disease.
Answer: Government responsibility for delivering brain cancer research is shared between the Department of Health and Social Care, with research delivered by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), and the Department for Science, Innovation an...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNutritionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9942More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of The Eatwell Guide in (a) improving health outcomes and (b) supporting a healthier and sustainable food system.
Answer: Independent research shows that a dietary pattern in line with the Eatwell Guide is associated with improved health outcomes, and with an appreciably lower environmental impact than the current United Kingdom diet, including reduced CO2, water, and land u...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFood: LabellingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9941More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what measures and timelines are in place to assess the effectiveness of Nutrient Profiling Model in encouraging healthy eating.
Answer: In the 10-Year Health Plan, the Government committed to updating the standards behind the advertising and promotions restrictions on ‘less healthy’ food and drink products by applying the new Nutrient Profiling Model (NPM). The Government published the ne...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNutrition: Chronic IllnessesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9940More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of plant rich diets on reducing the risk of non-communicable disease and health outcomes.
Answer: United Kingdom dietary recommendations are based on advice from the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN).UK dietary advice, as depicted in the UK’s Eatwell Guide and based on the SACN’s advice, indicates that a healthy balanced diet is one ba...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordWomen's Health HubsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9847More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to publish a publicly accessible list of the (a) location of and (b) services available in women’s health hubs.
Answer: Women's health hubs were established as a pilot model, supported by £25 million of funding across 2024/25. It was for integrated care boards (ICBs) to commission these services in the way that best met the needs of their local populations. To support eval...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordWomen's Health HubsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9846More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many women's health hubs have been established in NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB in each of the last three years.
Answer: NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (ICB) established a virtual Women’s Health Hub in 2023/24 as a foundation for wider service development in subsequent years. One Women’s Health Hub was then established in 2024/25. In 2025/26, four Wom...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth: WomenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9845More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to tackle health inequalities impacting women in North East Hampshire constituency.
Answer: The Government is committed to building a fairer Britain, to ensure people can live well for longer. Our reimagined National Health Service will tackle inequalities in both access and outcomes, as well as give everyone, no matter who they are or where the...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGynaecology: North East HampshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9844More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce gynaecology waiting times in North East Hampshire constituency.
Answer: This Government is committed to prioritising women’s health, and cutting waiting times across all specialities, including gynaecology.Through the Elective Reform Plan, we are increasing the relative funding available specifically for gynaecology activity,...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPostural Tachycardia Syndrome: Waiting ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6596More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the average waiting time is for patients referred to specialist Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome services.
Answer: NHS England does not routinely collect or publish condition‑specific waiting time data for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (PoTS).Patients with suspected or confirmed PoTS are typically referred into broader secondary care services, such as card...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNervous System and Postural Tachycardia Syndrome: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6594More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the availability of NHS care pathways for patients diagnosed with (a) Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome and (b) other autonomic nervous system
Answer: No formal assessment has been made of the adequacy of the availability of National Health Service care pathways for patients diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and other autonomic nervous system disorders.However, integrated care boa...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: Young PeopleDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126354More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the Answer of 11 July 2025 to Question 66043, what steps her Department is taking to develop its understanding of the risks posed to young people by artificial intelligence
Answer: Children have the strongest protections under the Online Safety Act. Its duties apply to AI-generated content in the same way as other content, requiring regulated services to tackle illegal AI content and protect children from harmful AI content on their...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126353More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 22 July 2025 to Question 68225, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of bringing forward further legislative proposals on animal sentienc
Answer: The Department published the Animal Welfare Strategy on 22 December 2025. The Strategy sets out the priority issues Government will address, focusing on the changes and improvements it aims to achieve by 2030. The Animal Welfare Strategy will deliver furt...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHate Crime: WomenHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126352More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant the Answer of 22 July 2025 to Question 68230, what recent assessment she has made of the potential merits of making misogyny a hate crime; and what impact the cross-Government Strategy on vio
Answer: The Government has tabled an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill to extend the aggravated offences in the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to cover hostility relating to disability, sexual orientation, transgender identity and sex.This makes clear, in law...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCerebrospinal Fluid Shunts: MagnetsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126340More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of high strength retail sold magnets, including those imported outside of the UK and EU regulatory frameworks, on the safety and func
Answer: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is responsible for ensuring that medicines, medical devices, and blood components for transfusions on the market in the United Kingdom are safe, effective, and manufactured to the highest stan...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSheltered Housing: Older PeopleMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126339More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the difficulty in selling retirement flats on families inheriting properties; and whether he plans to take steps to support
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 95245 on 5 December 2025.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
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