Alex Brewer MP: written questions
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Written questions
Community Recovery Fund: North East HampshireDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121152More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how much and what proportion of funding for low-income oil heating households through the Community Recovery Fund will be allocated to North East Hampshire constituency.
Answer: Support for households dependent on heating oil is being delivered through the Crisis and Resilience Fund. The Community Recovery Fund launched in September 2024 to support those communities impacted by the public disorder that took place between July and...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness Rates: ValuationTreasuryTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121151More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to help support businesses experiencing financial stress that are awaiting a non-domestic rates revaluation; and what the average time frame is for rates revaluations on non-domes
Answer: Every three years the Valuation Office Agency carries out a revaluation of non-domestic properties. The 2026 revaluation is due to come into effect on 1 April 2026, based on values from 1 April 2024. In recognition of the impact of the revaluation on bill...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMobile BroadbandDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120695More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what measures are being taken to ensure that the withdrawal of 3G services does not leave gaps in mobile coverage, and how the Government is accelerating the availability of 5G to addre
Answer: All 3G networks in the UK have now been switched off. EE and Vodafone switched off 3G in February 2024, Three in November 2025, and VMO2 in February 2026. Ofcom’s expectation of the Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) was that they would provide broadly equiv...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS: SoftwareDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120539More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what evaluation has been undertaken of the use of artificial intelligence and enhanced NHS App tools in supporting patients with complex needs; how progress is being monitored towards the commitmen
Answer: NHS England is in the early stages of exploring how the use of artificial intelligence (AI) can improve patient access to services through the NHS App, including patients with complex needs. We are currently piloting AI triage in the NHS App in one area a...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDangerous Dogs: RegistrationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120538More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer to Question UIN 102267, what progress has been made on the development of the withdrawal scheme for owners wishing to de-register dogs incorrectly classified as
Answer: Defra is continuing to develop a withdrawal scheme so that owners who no longer believe that their dog is an XL Bully type can apply to have their certificate of exemption withdrawn. Defra does not have a definitive timeline for when this process will be ...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAmbulance Services: North East HampshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120520More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer to Question 94138, what steps her Department is taking to achieve the 18-minute Category 2 ambulance response target in North East Hampshire; and when she expects that target
Answer: The Medium-Term Planning Framework states that by 2028/29, nationally Category 2 incidents will be responded to in an average of 18 minutes, with 90% of responses within 40 minutes. These targets will ensure patients in urgent need receive care more quick...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBank Services: FraudTreasuryTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120519More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that banks respond more rapidly to reported fraud by freezing suspected scam accounts immediately pending investigation.
Answer: The Government takes the issue of fraud very seriously and is dedicated to protecting the public from this appalling crime.Financial institutions are required to maintain robust systems and controls to detect and prevent financial crime under the Money La...
Answered 20 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSpeed LimitsDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120518More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when her Department plans to assess whether national speed-limit guidance remains adequate in light of changes to traffic volumes, vehicle technology and road-safety developments; and when it intends to publish
Answer: Work to update the Setting Local Speed Limits guidance is expected to commence shortly. No timetable has yet been set for the publication of the revised guidance.This update will ensure the guidance remains aligned with current policy priorities and emerg...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLicensed Premises: Crimes of ViolenceHome OfficeTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120514More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 20 January 2026 to Question 104873, what additional steps her Department is taking beyond existing licensing-authority and police powers to prevent glassware attacks; whether
Answer: As set out in my earlier response, the police have a responsibility to protect the public by detecting and preventing crime, including violent crime within the nighttime economy. They already have a wide range of powers to do this effectively, including t...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHighway Code: PublicityDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120512More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 23 January 2026 to Question 106379, what measures her Department is using to evaluate public understanding of, and compliance with, the 2022 Highway Code changes.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the Answer given on 5th March to PQ UIN 116052.
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPre-school EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120510More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, in pursuant to the Answer to Question104912, what recent progress her Department has made on updating the Early Years Foundation Stage framework; and whether she plans to introduce new (a) statutory requirement
Answer: We keep the early years foundation stage (EYFS) frameworks, under ongoing review. The EYFS frameworks can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2.Following safeguarding updates in September 2025, w...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAllied Health Professions: EmploymentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120507More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support newly qualified allied health professionals, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and radiographers, in
Answer: Decisions on the employment of newly qualified allied health professionals are a matter for individual National Health Service trusts which manage their recruitment at a local level, ensuring they have the right number of staff in place, with the right sk...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration: NursesHome OfficeTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120506More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has been made of the impact of proposed changes to the qualifying period for Indefinite Leave to Remain on international nursing staff; and what steps the Department is taking to e
Answer: The consultation for the earned settlement model, as proposed in ‘A Fairer Pathway to Settlement’, was open to the public between 20 November 2025 and 12 February 2026.As part of this consultation, we sought views on the potential impact of the proposed c...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordKinship Care: Parental LeaveDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120505More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has assessed the impact of not having access to statutory paid parental leave on kinship carers; and whether he is taking steps to consider options for improving employment suppo
Answer: The Government’s Parental Leave and Pay Review will conclude in early 2027 with a set of findings which outline next steps for implementing any reforms.In addition to considering all current and upcoming parental leave and pay entitlements, the Review is ...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120504More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the Plan 2 student loan system on graduates whose repayments do not cover the interest added to their balance.
Answer: Plan 2 student loans were designed and implemented by previous governments and students in England starting degrees under this government have different arrangements.Plan 2 loans interest rates are applied at the Retail Price Index (RPI) only, then variab...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120503More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the sustainability of fire and rescue services in England over the next three years; and what steps he plans to take to address budget deficits fac
Answer: The 2026/27 Local Government Finance Settlement will make available almost £1.95 billion in core spending power (CSP) for standalone fire and rescue authorities (excluding York & North Yorkshire and Greater Manchester). This was the first multi-year f...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceTreasuryTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120502More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate her Department has made of the level of economic growth required to support long-term defence spending commitments.
Answer: This Government has announced a significant uplift in defence spending over the Spending Review period, paid for by a reduction to ODA. This uplift is underpinned by our non-negotiable fiscal rules; reducing borrowing whilst investing in defence to keep t...
Answered 20 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordState Retirement Pensions: British Nationals AbroadDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120501More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of providing MPs with formal opportunity to scrutinise the annual changes to pension thresholds for eligible pensions that live overseas.
Answer: The Social Security Benefits up-rating Regulations 2026 are consequential on the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2026. The regulations are subject to the negative procedure. They were laid on 6 March 2026 and will come into force on the same date...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: OffendersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120500More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps are being taken to help ensure that individuals who commit assaults and may require mental health assessment are managed safely; and how the Department is working to prevent them returni
Answer: Where, due to someone’s mental disorder, an individual poses a risk to others, mental health services have a role to play in identifying and managing that risk, including treating the person’s disorder, maintaining safety whilst the treatment starts to wo...
Answered 20 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordInjuries: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120499More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what financial support the Department is providing to families of children affected by trauma; and what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the reduction in the Adoption Support Fund
Answer: The Department of Health and Social Care provides support through funding a range of health services, including targeted services, that can support children who are affected by physical and mental trauma.For example, in December 2025, my Rt Hon. Friend, t...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordKidney Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120498More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to (a) improve procedures to tackle kidney disease and (b) to help prevent a future rise in cases.
Answer: NHS England is delivering a comprehensive programme to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of people with kidney disease. NHS England has published a renal services transformation toolkit to support earlier identification of chronic kidney dise...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMeasles: VaccinationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120497More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help increase uptake of the measles vaccination, and what plans are in place to support the rollout.
Answer: The Department continues to work with the UK Health Security Agency and NHS England to promote vaccine uptake by providing diverse delivery methods to make getting vaccinated easier, increasing outreach efforts to under-served groups, and raising awarenes...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGP Surgeries: DisabilityDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118053More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of levels of provision of hoists and other accessibility equipment in GP surgeries to enable disabled and wheelchair-using patients to undergo routine sc
Answer: We want disabled people’s access to, and experience of, healthcare services to be equitable, effective, and responsive to their needs.Under the Equality Act (2010), health and social care organisations must make reasonable adjustments to ensure that disab...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS: StaffDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117562More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to provide additional funding for safety measures for NHS staff.
Answer: Everyone working in the National Health Service has a fundamental right to be safe at work. Individual employers are responsible for the health and safety of their staff, and they put in place measures, including security, training, and emotional support ...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS: StaffDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117561More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure the safety of frontline NHS staff, including receptionists working in GP surgeries.
Answer: Everyone working in the National Health Service has a fundamental right to be safe at work without fear of violence or abuse.Individual employers are responsible for the health and safety of their staff, and they put in place measures, including, security...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
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