Andrew Mitchell MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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Written questions

Childcare: Sutton ColdfieldDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17713More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what proportion of parents eligible for the Free Childcare for Working Parents scheme have accessed the scheme in Sutton Coldfield constituency.
Answer: The latest January 2026 statistics on funded early education and childcare were published on 2 July and can be found at: https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/funded-early-education-and-childcare/2026. These statistics show a...
Answered 3 Aug 2026
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Foster Care: Sutton ColdfieldDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16854More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent steps her Department has taken to support the work of (a) emergency and (b) short term foster carers in Royal Sutton Coldfield.
Answer: The department recognises the incredible work and commitment of emergency and short-term foster carers in providing stability and support for children.Foster carers play an essential role in children’s lives, and the department remains committed to streng...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
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Water: SafetyDepartment for EducationTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15929More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions her Department has had with (a) Swim England and (b) the Royal Life Saving Society UK on the potential merits of including additional water safety lessons in the PE national curriculum.
Answer: Following the Curriculum and Assessment Review, the government committed to reviewing the swimming and water safety content within the PE national curriculum to support more consistent, high-quality provision across schools. The department works closely w...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport	1
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport	1
Department for Education	3
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero	2
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs	6
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology	2
Department for Transport	6
Department for Work and Pensions	3
Department of Health and Social Care	5
Home Office	5
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government	2
Ministry of Justice	2

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