Alex Brewer MP: written questions
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Written questions
Agriculture: Sustainable DevelopmentDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15196More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what support her Department provides to assist farmers in adopting sustainable farming practices.
Answer: The Government has allocated a record £11.8bn to sustainable farming and food production over this parliament. This includes funding for Environmental Land Management Schemes such as the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI). There are now over 39,000 live ...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordFertilisers and Pesticides: Environment ProtectionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15195More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the environmental impacts of (a) synthetic nitrogen fertilisers, (b) pesticides and (c) neonicotinoids; and what steps she is taking in respo
Answer: We know that the production of inorganic fertilisers is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions and that the poor application of all fertilisers can have negative environmental impacts. We are supportive of all routes to more sustainable fertilis...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordFuel PovertyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15194More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what measures are in place to protect vulnerable households from fuel poverty following the increase in the energy price cap in July 2026.
Answer: Tackling affordability is this government’s number one priority. The Government acted at last year’s Budget by taking on average £150 of costs off energy bills, with those decisions now factored into bills for the years to come The recent rise in the pric...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces and VeteransMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15193More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the £15 billion increase in defence spending on (a) military housing and accommodation and (b) the Government's veterans strategy.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan confirms the commitment to £9.2 billion funding to deliver the recommendations of the Defence Housing Strategy and allows the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to press forward with the establishment of a new dedicated Defence Housing ...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPregnancy: Mental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15192More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of expanding perinatal services in the community, including increasing provision of (a) specialist perinatal mental health services a
Answer: Significant progress has been made across England in recent years, as specialist perinatal mental health services are now available in all areas in England. In addition, Maternal Mental Health Services provide specialist care for women with moderate/sever...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMaternity ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15191More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help improve (a) maternity workplace cultures and (b) relationships between maternity staff and mothers.
Answer: Maternity and neonatal services have been supported to improve workplace culture through the Perinatal Culture and Leadership Programme (PCLP), which all 152 perinatal sites participated in between October 2022 and March 2025. The programme promoted compa...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMaternity Services: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15190More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure maternity services are able to respond to changes in demand and clinical practice, including (a) an increase in the average age of mothers at childbirt
Answer: The Government and NHS England remain committed to ensuring safe, personalised, and evidence-based maternity care, grounded in informed choice. We will translate Baroness Amos’s National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation recommendations and Donna Ocken...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordInformation Commissioner's Office: Fees and ChargesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14700More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of the Information Commissioner's Office's fee structure on small, self-employed data controllers such as registered childminders;
Answer: The data protection fees fund the ICO's statutory responsibilities under data protection and privacy and electronic communications legislation. There are three levels of fee payable based on organisational size. Micro organisations, including sole traders...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordChildcare: Fees and ChargesDepartment for EducationTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14680More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of the expansion of the working family’s childcare entitlement on enabling parents to (a) work sooner, (b) support their families and (c) progress th
Answer: The government’s Plan for Change sets out a commitment to give children the best start in life, breaking the link between background and opportunity. The department does not hold data on the number of parents or carers that are entitled to government fund...
Answered 4 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordChildcare: Fees and ChargesDepartment for EducationTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14679More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what proportion of parents or carers who are entitled to government funded childcare hours purchase additional hours on top.
Answer: The government’s Plan for Change sets out a commitment to give children the best start in life, breaking the link between background and opportunity. The department does not hold data on the number of parents or carers that are entitled to government fund...
Answered 4 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren: Social ServicesDepartment for EducationTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14678More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the of the impact of private equity investment on staffing in (a) children’s home (b) fostering services and (c) special educational needs schools.
Answer: Workforce data shows differences between staff in private and local authority homes, however the department does not have a breakdown for homes with private equity investment. For example, staff and managers in local authority homes are generally paid mor...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren: Social ServicesDepartment for EducationTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14677More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of private equity investment on the performance of (a) children’s homes and (b) fostering services.
Answer: The Competition and Market Authority study into children’s social care did not find evidence that, on average, private provision was of lower quality than local authority provision. The study did not include a breakdown of private equity-backed investment...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSkilled Workers: Vocational GuidanceDepartment for EducationTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14676More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to encourage that young people into employment in skilled labour.
Answer: The government is committed to ensuring every young person is equipped with the skills, knowledge and experiences needed to progress into skilled employment.We are improving careers guidance through the updated Gatsby Benchmarks, career hubs, careers lead...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordParkinson's Disease: NursesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14675More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department have made of the number of specialist Parkinson’s nurses currently in post.
Answer: The Department does not hold a central estimate of the number of specialist Parkinson’s nurses employed in the National Health Service in England. Specialist Parkinson’s nurse posts are not recorded as a separate workforce category within national NHS wor...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Employment Schemes and ResettlementDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14673More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of levels of veterans engagement with (a) resettlement services, (b) employment service and (c) other transition support services.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is primarily responsible for supporting those who leave the armed forces and offers a range of “resettlement” services. This includes support into employment through the Career Transition Partnership (CTP). DWP can provide employme...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordVeteransMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14672More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to ensure veteran support meets the needs of underserved groups.
Answer: This government is committed to ensuring that all veterans, including those from groups which may have felt previously underrepresented, have easy access to support, when and where it is needed. That is why last year, we launched a new Veterans’ Strategy ...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordVeterans: RehabilitationMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14671More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department are taking to ensure that there is coordination between the Ministry of Defence, NHS and specialist providers to improve care pathways for veterans with complex rehabilitation needs.
Answer: This Government is committed to ensuring Armed Forces personnel and veterans receive the highest possible standard of care. A close partnership between Defence Medical Command (DMedC) and the NHS ensures that military and civilian healthcare services work...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed 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
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