Barry Gardiner MP: written questions

4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026

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Written questions

Assessments: TemperatureDepartment for EducationTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3745More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she is taking steps to mitigate the potential impact of hot weather on examination results.
Answer: The department recognises the challenges posed by high temperatures during the exam period and has published guidance to support schools in managing hot weather available at: https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/hot-weather-and-heatwaves-guidance-for-...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
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Schools: Climate ChangeDepartment for EducationTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3741More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has plans to meet with the Climate Change Committee to discuss the potential impact of climate change on the schools’ estate.
Answer: The department welcomes the Climate Change Committee’s Well-Adapted UK report which highlights risks to critical infrastructure including schools. Departmental officials will be attending engagement sessions with the Climate Change Committee throughout 20...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament record

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Department or topic	Published records
Department for Business and Trade	3
Department for Education	2
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero	9
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs	50
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology	2
Department for Transport	3
Department for Work and Pensions	1
Department of Health and Social Care	1
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office	1
Treasury	6

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