Amanda Hack MP: written questions 2025
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Students: Childcare and Social Security BenefitsDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97687More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of (a) treating stipends for PhD students as income for the purposes of calculating benefit entitlement and (b) not treating when calculating entitlement to
Answer: It is our ambition that all families have access to high quality, affordable and flexible early education and care, giving every child the best start in life and delivering on our Plan for Change. Student parents are eligible for the universal 15 hours of...
Answered 7 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordFloods: Road Traffic ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97686More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the use of road closures to prevent vehicles disturbing standing water that has collected after heavy rainfall on properties at r
Answer: The organisational responsibilities and operational processes for local road closures due to flooding are generally held by the Highways Department of the relevant local authority and the Emergency Services. Local private roads are the responsibility of t...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBreast Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95346More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the backlog and other impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the breast cancer screening programme has been completed.
Answer: The NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) has returned to normal operation following disruption from COVID-19 and subsequent recovery measures.NHSBSP is seeing improvement in uptake nationally with annual data for 2023/24 showing the number of women who...
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordBreast Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95345More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of targeted interventions to improve breast cancer screening uptake among underserved groups.
Answer: The NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) has returned to normal operation following disruption from COVID-19 and subsequent recovery measures.NHSBSP is seeing improvement in uptake nationally with annual data for 2023/24 showing the number of women who...
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordBreast Cancer: North West LeicestershireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95343More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how he plans to support areas with lower than national average attendance to breast cancer screening appointments, such as North West Leicestershire.
Answer: The NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) has returned to normal operation following disruption from COVID-19 and subsequent recovery measures.NHSBSP is seeing improvement in uptake nationally with annual data for 2023/24 showing the number of women who...
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordMobile Phones: StandardsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93917More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of setting minimum quality standards for mobile phone connections.
Answer: There are widely recognised international technical standards for mobile telecommunications services in place, developed through the International Telecommunications Union and Third Generation Partnership Project. These standards set out technical perform...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordTennis: FacilitiesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90910More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what plans her Department has to support the development of (a) affordable and (b) accessible padel courts in (i) North West Leicestershire and (ii) in Britain.
Answer: The Government is determined to ensure that everyone has access to quality sport and physical activity opportunities. That is why we have committed another £400 million to transform facilities across the whole of the UK following the Spending Review. We a...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTennis: North West LeicestershireDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90909More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what plans she has to address the lack of (a) indoor and (b) covered tennis and facilities in North West Leicestershire.
Answer: The Government is determined to ensure that everyone has access to quality sport and physical activity opportunities. That is why we have committed another £400 million to transform facilities across the whole of the UK following the Spending Review. We a...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDomestic Waste: RecyclingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89108More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions her Department has had with PackUK on the adequacy of communications with households on changes to household collections under Simpler Recycling.
Answer: Local authorities are best placed to communicate specific new collection requirements with their residents when rolling out services. Defra and PackUK are working closely on opportunities to support local authorities with the communication of the changes ...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSchool DayDepartment for EducationTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86892More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the role of play in supporting the (a) development and (b) learning of (i) children with special educational needs and disabilities and (ii) other children; and what steps her De
Answer: The department recognises that play is critical to children’s wellbeing, learning and development. This is reflected in the early years foundation stage statutory framework, which supports early years practitioners to design a rich curriculum that include...
Answered 7 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSchool DayDepartment for EducationTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86891More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department collects data on the amount of (a) break and (b) lunch time provided in schools; and what assessment she has made of the potential impact of reduced break times on (i) disabled children a
Answer: The department recognises that play is critical to children’s wellbeing, learning and development. This is reflected in the early years foundation stage statutory framework, which supports early years practitioners to design a rich curriculum that include...
Answered 7 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSchool DayDepartment for EducationTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86890More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance her Department provides to schools on ensuring that reductions in (a) break and (b) lunch times do not disproportionately impact (i) disabled pupils and (ii) pupils with special educational needs.
Answer: The department recognises that play is critical to children’s wellbeing, learning and development. This is reflected in the early years foundation stage statutory framework, which supports early years practitioners to design a rich curriculum that include...
Answered 7 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSchool DayDepartment for EducationTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86889More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of reduced school (a) break and (b) lunch times on the (i) wellbeing and (ii) social inclusion of (A) disabled pupils and (B) pupils with special
Answer: The department recognises that play is critical to children’s wellbeing, learning and development. This is reflected in the early years foundation stage statutory framework, which supports early years practitioners to design a rich curriculum that include...
Answered 7 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSupported Housing: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86888More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to help ensure that entering employment does not result in a net financial loss for young people living in supported housing.
Answer: It remains the department’s priority to ensure that those who can work are supported to enter the labour market and to sustain employment. We acknowledge there is a challenge arising from the interaction between Universal Credit and Housing Benefit, parti...
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing Benefit: Supported HousingDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86887More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions his Department has had with HM Treasury on changing the housing benefit taper rate for individuals living in supported accommodation.
Answer: It remains the department’s priority to ensure that those who can work are supported to enter the labour market and to sustain employment. We acknowledge there is a challenge arising from the interaction between Universal Credit and Housing Benefit, parti...
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving LicencesDepartment for TransportTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84786More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many people hold a valid (a) provisional and (b) full UK driving licence.
Answer: The table below shows the number of full and provisional licence holders on 11 October 2025. Full licence holders42,795,544Provisional licence holders10,502,938Total53,298,482
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving TestsDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81574More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what technological steps her Department is considering taking to restore the number of practical driving test bookings back to pre-covid levels.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) main priority is upholding road safety standards while it works hard to reduce car practical driving test waiting times. As set out in DVSA’s 2024/25 business plan, DVSA is beginning the process of replacin...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordCreosote: SafetyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 80056More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the consultation by the Health and Safety Executive entitled GB Biocidal Products Regulation (GB BPR) - creosote assessment for renewal, closed on 24 November 2024, whether he plans to
Answer: Following the period of public consultation on creosote, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is undertaking an in-depth assessment as part of the renewal process of creosote as a biocidal active substance under the Great Britain Biocidal Products Regula...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving TestsDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 80055More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what proportion of booked practical driving tests were attended by learner drivers in each month in the last ten years.
Answer: The attached Excel document shows the percentage of car practical driving tests attended for the last ten full financial years.
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordInfected Blood Compensation SchemeCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 80054More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what his timetable is for the payment of compensation to people approved for a second interim payment for estates under the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme.
Answer: Following the publication of the Inquiry’s Additional Report, the UK Government has announced further interim payments of £210,000 for eligible estates of someone registered with an IBSS or predecessor scheme (on or before 17 April 2024) who sadly passed ...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSchool Meals: StandardsDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 80053More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the quality of school lunchtime provision on the wellbeing of children.
Answer: The department is committed to raising the healthiest generation ever. Giving children access to a nutritious meal during the school day leads to higher attainment, improved behaviour and better outcomes. We are extending free school meals to all children...
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefibrillators: DatabasesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77816More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions his Department has had with owners of defibrillators on encouraging them to register the defibrillators on The Circuit.
Answer: The Department has not held any discussions with the owners or guardians of defibrillators. Publicly accessible defibrillators owned by local community organisations are acquired through a variety of means. This can include applying for one from a charity...
Answered 13 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: DefibrillatorsDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77815More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what progress she has made on rolling out defibrillators to state-funded schools in England.
Answer: The department’s defibrillator programme was the largest rollout of defibrillators across England to date. The programme provided over 20,000 defibrillators to almost 18,000 schools, ensuring that all state-funded schools in England have access to a devic...
Answered 14 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPolycystic Ovary Syndrome: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77288More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of expanding investment in mental health support and screening within PCOS treatment plans.
Answer: While we have no plans at present to make such an assessment, we know that more needs to be done to support women with gynaecological conditions, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The Government is committed to prioritising women’s health as we re...
Answered 13 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPolycystic Ovary Syndrome: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77287More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has considered prioritising the integration of PCOS care into Women's Health Hubs.
Answer: Women’s health hubs bring together healthcare professionals and existing services to provide integrated women’s health services in the community, centred on meeting women’s needs across their life course.As set out in the core specification on the GOV.UK ...
Answered 13 Oct 2025
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