Alex Mayer MP: written questions 2026
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Driverless VehiclesDepartment for TransportTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19196More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate she has made of the proportion of vehicle miles she expects to be autonomous by 2035.
Answer: Full implementation of the Automated Vehicles Act in the second half of 2027 will help ensure that any automated vehicles operating on Great Britain’s roads can contribute to overall improvements in road safety. This technology is expected to be deployed ...
Answered 1 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: Animal WelfareMinistry of JusticeTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18261More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of strengthening guidance for courts and probation services on the link between animal cruelty and domestic abuse.
Answer: The Government recognises the link between animal cruelty and domestic abuse. Statutory guidance issued under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 is clear that harming, threatening to harm, or using pets to control, coerce or intimidate a victim can constitute do...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAnti-social Behaviour: Urban AreasHome OfficeTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18260More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment her Department has made of trends in antisocial behaviour in town centres and residential areas.
Answer: The Government’s police reforms will protect and strengthen neighbourhood policing by freeing local forces, including Bedfordshire Police, from national responsibilities so they can focus on issues that matter most locally, like anti-social behaviour (ASB...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHome Office: Anti-social BehaviourHome OfficeTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18259More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent steps her Department is taking to tackle antisocial behaviour.
Answer: The Government’s police reforms will protect and strengthen neighbourhood policing by freeing local forces, including Bedfordshire Police, from national responsibilities so they can focus on issues that matter most locally, like anti-social behaviour (ASB...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBus Services: StandardsDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18258More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has made recent progress on monitoring the steps taken by local transport authorities to implement the new statutory guidance on enhanced partnerships for bus services, published on 1 Apr
Answer: The Department is monitoring the implementation of the new statutory guidance on Enhanced Partnership closely. The Departments working with the Bus Centre of Excellence to engage with, and support local transport authorities and bus operators in meeting t...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMarine Environment: TemperatureDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18257More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to monitor the potential impact of high ocean temperatures on marine biodiversity in UK waters.
Answer: Defra is working with its agencies, the Met Office and research community to monitor and understand potential impacts of high ocean temperatures on marine biodiversity. Satellite observations and data from ships, buoys, floats and gliders are used to trac...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMarine Environment: TemperatureDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18256More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the recent heatwave in UK waters on marine species and habitats.
Answer: Defra is working with its agencies, the Met Office and the research community to understand the potential impacts of marine heatwaves on marine species and habitats. This includes funding the Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership and collecting report...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordProducts: SafetyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18255More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of enforcement powers to remove unsafe infant products from online marketplaces.
Answer: Under existing legislation, businesses must only supply safe consumer products. Relevant authorities have powers to require withdrawal of unsafe products from supply and, where appropriate, their recall. The Office for Product Safety and Standards coordin...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMarketsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18254More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to support independent markets in town centres.
Answer: The government recognises the important economic and social contribution that markets make to our high streets and town centres. Local authorities are empowered to make decisions on running, supporting and investing in local markets in their areas. Howeve...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Welfare and Domestic AbuseDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17533More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress her Department has made on considering the outcomes of the research project commissioned in summer 2025 on the link between animal abuse and domestic abuse.
Answer: This Government commissioned a research project, led by the University of Bristol, to explore the link between animal abuse and domestic abuse and to identify additional opportunities for intervention. We will consider the outcomes of this research once c...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordActive TravelDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17123More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will set targets for the proportion of short journeys walked, wheeled and cycled in every a) strategic and b) local highways authority.
Answer: Mayoral Strategic Authorities in receipt of Integrated Settlements will have specific targets for active travel. All other strategic and local transport authorities will be supported by Active Travel England to deliver their local active travel ambitions ...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordActive TravelDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17122More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of which local transport authorities have the greatest opportunities to increase the modal share of a) walking, b) wheeling and c) cycling.
Answer: No such assessment has been made. All local transport authorities will be supported by Active Travel England to deliver their local active travel ambitions in line with the Government’s devolution agenda.
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: TemperatureDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14089More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of heatwaves on farming, food production and animal welfare.
Answer: Dry weather in 2025 placed increasing demand on irrigation reservoirs and impacted crop and grass growth. More severe droughts linked to climate change are set to leave parts of our country facing significant water shortages by 2050. Defra actively monito...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment: TemperatureDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14088More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of heatwaves on workers in outdoor and high-temperature workplaces.
Answer: The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is Great Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety. There is a legal duty for employers to fully assess the risks to workers from extreme heat. HSE provides guidance for employers to manage the risk...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: TemperatureDepartment for EducationTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14087More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of heatwaves on schools and pupils’ learning.
Answer: The department recognises that heatwaves can disrupt pupils’ learning, attendance and wellbeing, and we are committed to supporting schools and responsible bodies to maintain a safe learning environment during periods of extreme heat. While high temperatu...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordProductivity: TemperatureDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14086More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of heatwaves on economic growth and business productivity.
Answer: The UK Climate Change Committee estimates climate change damages in the UK could grow to 1–5% of GDP by 2050 under a 2 degree global warming level. Climate adaptation can protect businesses and productivity, and support economic growth in new markets.The ...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: TemperatureDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14085More
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 demand for NHS services.
Answer: A cross-Government collaboration, which includes the National Health Service and the Department, produces an annual Adverse Weather and Health Plan that incorporates heatwave preparedness measures. Services are expected to be prepared for periods of hot w...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Experiments: Disclosure of InformationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14084More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether her Department plans to provide regular public reporting on progress made against the recommendations of Replacing Animals in Science, published in November 2025.
Answer: The Government published the Replacing Animals in Science strategy in November 2025, setting out a cross-government programme to accelerate the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods. To support transparency and accountability, the Gove...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordProducts: SafetyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14083More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when his Department plans to respond to the consultation on the UK’s new product safety framework.
Answer: The formal consultation on the UK’s new product safety framework closed on 23 June. It received considerable interest from businesses, consumer groups and other stakeholders, including members of the public and we are now analysing the responses received....
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAirspace: Unmanned Air SystemsDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14082More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing a risk-based framework for Beyond Visual Line of Sight drone operations.
Answer: As Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations are not yet integrated with other airspace users, segregated airspace structures have been imposed to manage the safety risks of such operations. These operations adhere to key provisions of the Air ...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordCemeteriesMinistry of JusticeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14081More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of issuing national guidance to smaller burial authorities on recovering costs associated with the (a) removal and (b) regularisation of unaut
Answer: Whilst the Ministry of Justice is responsible for burial law and policy, the day-to-day operational oversight of burial provision is managed locally. Accordingly, decisions on management and administration in individual cases are matters for the relevant ...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordNeighbourhood Health Centres: DesignDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14080More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he is taking steps to ensure biophilic design is embedded into neighbourhood health centres.
Answer: The neighbourhood health centres guidance and specification, published on 15 April 2026, sets out both the strategic framework and the planning requirements for how providers, integrated care boards, and NHS England regions should organise their estates t...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMobile Phones: DeathDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13324More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to answer 10459, whether she has had discussions with technology companies on bereaved adult partners accessing data on the deceased's devices.
Answer: This is a complex issue that engages a range of policy areas across Government, including intestacy and probate, intellectual property rights and privacy. The Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 clarifies that certain digital assets can attract persona...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: TicketsDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12917More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to ensure passengers who bought a train ticket via a 3rd party provider and chose to accept the advice not to travel due to the extreme heat warning can access a timely refund.
Answer: Passengers who choose not to travel due to the extreme heat between Tuesday 23 June and Friday 26 June 2026 can claim a fee-free refund from their point of purchase whether that is a train operator or independent retailer. The industry target is to proces...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBus Services: ChildrenDepartment for TransportTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12525More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate she has made from the latest National Travel Survey of the number of trips per head made by people aged (a) 5-10, (b) 11-15 and (c) 16-17 by bus outside of London and Greater Manchester.
Answer: The below table shows the average number of trips per person by age band using buses outside London for residents of England, excluding Greater Manchester combined authority, aged 5 to 17. Figures are based on 2023 and 2024 combined to provide a large eno...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
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