Anna Sabine MP: written questions
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Written questions
DisinformationDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127958More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the BBC's report entitled A BBC For All: Our response to the government’s Green Paper, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the £500 million savings over two
Answer: The BBC is a vital national institution and an engine of the nations and regions. In that context, this news is concerning for the BBC workforce who are facing significant uncertainty, and for the sector as a whole. The BBC is delivering significant savin...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordArts: Economic GrowthDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127957More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the BBC's report entitled A BBC For All: Our response to the government’s Green Paper, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the £500 million savings over two
Answer: The BBC is a vital national institution and an engine of the nations and regions. In that context, this news is concerning for the BBC workforce who are facing significant uncertainty, and for the sector as a whole. The BBC is delivering significant savin...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMusic: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127956More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the BBC's report entitled A BBC For All: Our response to the government’s Green Paper, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the £500 million savings over two
Answer: The BBC is a vital national institution and an engine of the nations and regions. In that context, this news is concerning for the BBC workforce who are facing significant uncertainty, and for the sector as a whole. The BBC is delivering significant savin...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBBC: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127955More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of delivering a long-term sustainable funding settlement for the BBC.
Answer: The BBC is a vital national institution and an engine of the nations and regions. In that context, this news is concerning for the BBC workforce who are facing significant uncertainty, and for the sector as a whole. The BBC is delivering significant savin...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLiothyronineDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127691More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with Integrated Care Boards on policies on liothyronine, including requiring Exceptional/Individual Funding Requests and applying bans on new patients; and if he will is
Answer: The Department has not held any discussions with integrated care boards regarding their policies on liothyronine. NHS England regional teams have distributed the Items that should not be prescribed in primary care policy guidance to local healthcare syste...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLiothyronineDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127690More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that Integrated Care Boards follow NHS England guidance on liothyronine.
Answer: The Department has not held any discussions with integrated care boards regarding their policies on liothyronine. NHS England regional teams have distributed the Items that should not be prescribed in primary care policy guidance to local healthcare syste...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: Workplace PensionsCabinet OfficeTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127333More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate his Department has made of the number of Civil Service Pension Scheme members experiencing hardship due to delayed payments since Capita took over administration; what steps his Department is takin
Answer: The administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme is the responsibility of the Cabinet Office. The Cabinet Office awarded the contract to administer the Civil Service Pension Scheme to Capita in November 2023 under the previous government. The issues...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: Workplace PensionsCabinet OfficeTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127331More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what key performance indicators and service standards apply to Capita’s administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme; how frequently performance is reviewed by the Department; and whether the Department wi
Answer: The Cabinet Office awarded the contract to administer the Civil Service Pension Scheme to Capita in November 2023 under the previous government. The issues and delays facing a number of civil servants and pension scheme members in receiving their pension ...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLeisure Centres and Swimming Pools: Private SectorDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123857More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what information she holds on the number of privately-owned swimming pools and leisure centres by year from 2015 to 2025-26.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of ensuring public access to swimming and leisure facilities.Sport England, our Arm’s Length Body for grassroots sport, monitors facilities stock through their Active Places dataset. As of March 2026, there are 4,0...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLeisure Centres and Swimming Pools: Public SectorDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123856More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what information she holds on the number of publicly-owned swimming pools and leisure centres by year from 2015 to 2025/26.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of ensuring public access to swimming and leisure facilities.Sport England, our Arm’s Length Body for grassroots sport, monitors facilities stock through their Active Places dataset. As of March 2026, there are 4,0...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAccess to Work Programme: Self-employedDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122070More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will make it his policy to introduce a target for equal processing times for (a) employed and (b) self-employed disabled applicants to Access to Work.
Answer: Access to Work prioritises both employed, and self-employed applicants who are due to start work within the next four weeks or renewing existing grants, to minimise disruption to employment. There are not separate systems for employed and self‑employed ap...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAccess to Work Programme: Self-employedDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122069More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of not prioritising employed applicants over self-employed applicants within Access to Work.
Answer: Access to Work prioritises both employed, and self-employed applicants who are due to start work within the next four weeks or renewing existing grants, to minimise disruption to employment. There are not separate systems for employed and self‑employed ap...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAccess to Work Programme: Self-employedDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122068More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department has conducted an equality impact assessment for prioritising employed applicants over self-employed applicants within Access to Work.
Answer: Access to Work prioritises both employed, and self-employed applicants who are due to start work within the next four weeks or renewing existing grants, to minimise disruption to employment. There are not separate systems for employed and self‑employed ap...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAccess to Work Programme: Self-employedDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122067More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, for what reason applications from employed applicants are prioritised over self-employed applicants within Access to Work.
Answer: Access to Work prioritises both employed, and self-employed applicants who are due to start work within the next four weeks or renewing existing grants, to minimise disruption to employment. There are not separate systems for employed and self‑employed ap...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordVettingHome OfficeTabled 9 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119102More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of recent changes to DBS filtering rules on the disclosure of historic convictions on Standard DBS checks; what safeguards exist to prevent disprop
Answer: Employers can only request higher‑level checks from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) where the role meets the eligibility criteria set out in legislation. Standard checks are available only for positions listed in the Rehabilitation of Offenders A...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordVettingHome OfficeTabled 9 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119101More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to prevent employers from requesting Standard or Enhanced DBS checks where a basic check would be sufficient; what assessment her Department has made of the grounds
Answer: Employers can only request higher‑level checks from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) where the role meets the eligibility criteria set out in legislation. Standard checks are available only for positions listed in the Rehabilitation of Offenders A...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordVettingHome OfficeTabled 9 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119100More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of enforcement of the requirement that the level of DBS checks must be proportionate to the role; what steps she is taking to strengthen compli
Answer: Employers can only request higher‑level checks from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) where the role meets the eligibility criteria set out in legislation. Standard checks are available only for positions listed in the Rehabilitation of Offenders A...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMusic and Dance Scheme: Performing ArtsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118073More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of Music and Dance Scheme Schools on the performing arts sector.
Answer: This government is committed to broadening access to arts education, including specialist training for our most promising musicians and dancers irrespective of their personal or financial background through the Music and Dance Scheme. The scheme supports ...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMusic and Dance SchemeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118072More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she has taken with the Secretary of State for Education to secure an uplift in funding for the Music and Dance Scheme Schools.
Answer: This government is committed to broadening access to arts education, including specialist training for our most promising musicians and dancers irrespective of their personal or financial background through the Music and Dance Scheme. The scheme supports ...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHistoric Buildings: TourismDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116232More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what information her Department holds on the number of visitors there were to sites owned by Historic England by age group in 2025.
Answer: DCMS does not hold data on the number of visitors to sites owned by Historic England. The National Heritage Collection, operated by English Heritage Trust, comprises more than 400 historic sites and monuments, and the majority of these are free to enter. ...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHistoric Buildings: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116074More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many heritage assets are recorded as being at risk of neglect or dereliction in England; and what assessment they have made of the adequacy of apprenticeship and training provision to support
Answer: Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register, last published on 6 November 2025, identified 4,891 heritage assets at risk in England. The register identifies designated sites that are most at risk of being lost as a result of neglect, decay or inappropria...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordVettingMinistry of JusticeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114534More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of the use of enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks in roles where such checks are not legally required on (a) access to employment and (b) reoffendi
Answer: The criminal record regime aims to strike a balance between providing employers with the information they need to make safer recruitment decisions, while enabling ex-offenders to rebuild their lives. This is why Enhanced DBS checks are intended for roles ...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBank Services: ChequesTreasuryTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114533More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to support banking hub customers who rely on cheque payments, in the context of Lloyds Banking group no longer allowing cheque deposits through Post Offices and banking hubs.
Answer: Banking is changing, with many customers benefiting from the convenience and flexibility of managing their finances remotely. However, the Government understands the importance of face-to-face banking services to communities and is committed to supporting...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisoners: State Retirement PensionsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114532More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how long does it take to restore the state pension once a prisoner is released.
Answer: State Pension and Pension Credit payments are suspended immediately when the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is notified by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) that an individual has entered custody for a criminal offence. A citizen who has served a crim...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisoners: State Retirement PensionsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114531More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many pensioners are affected by the stopping of the state pension on imprisonment.
Answer: State Pension and Pension Credit payments are suspended immediately when the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is notified by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) that an individual has entered custody for a criminal offence. A citizen who has served a crim...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
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