Ben Coleman MP: written questions
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Written questions
Electronic Travel Authorisations: Dual NationalityHome OfficeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5228More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to introduce discretion, exemptions or transitional arrangements within the Electronic Travel Authorisation system and carrier liability framework to prevent cases of hardship among
Answer: We recognise that the enforcement of ETAs by carriers is a significant change, and so we have taken steps including the provision of additional temporary guidance on possible alternative documentation, and have put in place around the clock support for ca...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRight of Abode: British Nationals AbroadHome OfficeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5227More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that British citizens exercising their right of abode are not prevented from returning to the UK due to carrier enforcement of pre-departure checks.
Answer: We recognise that the enforcement of ETAs by carriers is a significant change, and so we have taken steps including the provision of additional temporary guidance on possible alternative documentation, and have put in place around the clock support for ca...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration Controls: Dual NationalityHome OfficeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5226More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate she has made of the number of British dual nationals who have been refused boarding or otherwise prevented from travelling to the UK since February 2026 as a result of pre-departure docu
Answer: There are a range of reasons why a British dual national may have been denied boarding; however, there is no single data set held.
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRight of Abode: Dual NationalityHome OfficeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5224More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what provisions are in place for British dual nationals to demonstrate their right of abode under the Immigration Act 1971 in urgent or compassionate circumstances where they do not hold a valid UK pa
Answer: We recognise that the enforcement of ETAs by carriers is a significant change, and so we have taken steps including the provision of additional temporary guidance on possible alternative documentation, and have put in place around the clock support for ca...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration Controls: Dual NationalityHome OfficeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5222More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the impact on British dual nationals of the operation of the carrier liability scheme, as expanded under section 76 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022, in requirin
Answer: Section 76 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 expands the carriers liability scheme to cover the requirement to hold an electronic travel authorisation (ETA). British nationals (including dual nationals) are not eligible for an ETA and therefore thei...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPrivate Rented Housing: StandardsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127732More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of protection available to people occupying accommodation under licence agreements.
Answer: All renters, regardless of tenure or agreement type, deserve to live in safe and secure homes. Those with a licence to occupy accommodation are protected from eviction and harassment and have a right to report health and safety concerns about their proper...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPrivate Rented Housing: StandardsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127714More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of existing regulations on the charging and transparency of utility costs for people in accommodation occupied under licence agreement
Answer: All renters, regardless of tenure or agreement type, deserve to live in safe and secure homes. Those with a licence to occupy accommodation are protected from eviction and harassment and have a right to report health and safety concerns about their proper...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPrivate Rented Housing: StandardsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127713More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the protections available to people in licensed accommodation in respect of (a) unsafe living conditions, including damp and mould,
Answer: All renters, regardless of tenure or agreement type, deserve to live in safe and secure homes. Those with a licence to occupy accommodation are protected from eviction and harassment and have a right to report health and safety concerns about their proper...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordErasmus+ ProgrammeDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125962More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many higher education institutions applied for the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education by 24 March 2026; and how many were accepted.
Answer: Erasmus Charter for Higher Education applications are currently subject to admissibility and eligibility checks before being evaluated against published award criteria.We anticipate that the results will be published in September 2026.
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordErasmus+ ProgrammeDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125919More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the Answer of 26 March 2026 to Question 114745 on Erasmus+ Programme, what her timeline is on determining the National Agency for Erasmus+.
Answer: Work is underway with the British Council ahead of their planned appointment as the UK’s National Agency in Summer/Autumn 2026.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordChild Tax Credit and Universal Credit: ChildrenDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123101More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that all eligible claimants are made aware of the forthcoming proposed removal of the two-child limit on Child Tax Credit and Universal Credit.
Answer: The Government has announced that the two child‑ limit in Child Tax Credit and Universal Credit will be removed from 6th April 2026. For Universal Credit, the Department is contacting customers who are expected to benefit from the removal of the two child...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordProcessed Food: Public SectorDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122985More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when he plans to update the Government Buying Standards for Food and Catering Services to include a mandatory limit on the procurement of ultra-processed foods across the public estate
Answer: Defra continues to engage with actors across public sector supply chains and are carefully considering possible policy options, including the potential for updating the government buying standards for food and catering services (GBSF). We will continue to...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS: FoodDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122984More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what proportion of food purchased through the NHS Supply Chain is classified as Nova Group 4; and what plans he has to incentivise NHS Trusts to move toward minimally processed alternatives.
Answer: Data is currently not collected centrally on National Health Service food purchases which would identify NOVA Group four foods.The United Kingdom’s national food model is the Eatwell Guide. The principles of the Eatwell Guide underpin the Government’s Buy...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBreakfast Clubs: Processed FoodDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122983More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what specific nutritional and processing specifications are included in contracts for the National Breakfast Club programme to help ensure that the £100m+ of annual public spend is not directed toward ultra-pro
Answer: The National School Breakfast Programme is an inherited scheme from the previous government and the contract will end in July 2026. The contract with the supplier, Family Action, stipulates that all food available for schools to purchase must meet the Sch...
Answered 7 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: Processed FoodDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122982More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she will introduce a maximum 5 per cent threshold for ultra-processed foods (Nova Group 4) in the updated School Food Standards, in line with the successful 2025 implementation by the Isle of Man Govern
Answer: I refer my hon. Friend, the Member for Chelsea and Fulham to the answer of 7 April 2026 to Question 121632.
Answered 7 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: Digital TechnologyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121187More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to support people migrating to Universal Credit who lack digital skills and are unable to complete online requirements, including accepting their claimant commitment.
Answer: The Department recognises that not all people moving to Universal Credit have the confidence or ability to use digital services independently. Universal Credit is designed to be “digital-first”, but not “digital‑-only”,‑ and a range of support is already ...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119774More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if her Department will introduce supplementary grants for students from disadvantaged backgrounds who seek to participate in Erasmus + projects in line with the provision in other associated countries.
Answer: As set out in the Erasmus+ Programme Guide, additional funding is available for participants with fewer opportunities, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to support them to travel abroad on an Erasmus+ placement.
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: TelemedicineDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119773More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of mandating extended online consultation use at GP surgeries on the availability of face-to-face appointments.
Answer: The changes to the 2025/26 GP Contract that came into force on 1 October requires practices to make all routes for contacting the practice, including online consultations, available throughout core hours, 8:00am to 6.30pm. This is intended to provide more...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: GrantsDepartment for EducationTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117203More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if her Department will introduce supplementary grants for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, as other associated countries provide.
Answer: The government are committed to supporting the aspiration of every person who meets the requirements and wants to go to university.The government currently provides three mean-tested dependants’ grants that low-income students with childcare and/or caring...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordErasmus+ ProgrammeDepartment for EducationTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117202More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps the Department will take to ensure the Erasmus+ programme reaches less advantaged young people who are in further education or apprenticeships.
Answer: This iteration of Erasmus+ has a strong focus on inclusion, with diversity and inclusion set as a core priority. The UK’s association will support this commitment, continuing the ambition set by the Turing Scheme to prioritise mobilities involving partici...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordErasmus+ ProgrammeDepartment for EducationTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117201More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether grant levels for students from low-income households under Erasmus+ will be comparable to those of the Turing Scheme.
Answer: This iteration of Erasmus+ has a strong focus on inclusion, with diversity and inclusion set as a core priority. The UK’s association will support this commitment, continuing the ambition set by the Turing Scheme to prioritise mobilities involving partici...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordErasmus+ ProgrammeDepartment for EducationTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117200More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what specific mechanisms within Erasmus+ will be used to prioritise learners from disadvantaged backgrounds in a manner similar to the Turing Scheme.
Answer: This iteration of Erasmus+ has a strong focus on inclusion, with diversity and inclusion set as a core priority. The UK’s association will support this commitment, continuing the ambition set by the Turing Scheme to prioritise mobilities involving partici...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordApprentices: Erasmus+ ProgrammeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117198More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if his Department will coordinate with the incoming Erasmus+ National Agency to ensure apprenticeship funding rules support overseas placements in EU companies.
Answer: Funding for Erasmus+ placements is provided through the Erasmus+ programme. The apprenticeship funding rules for 2026/27 academic year will set out details on apprenticeships and the Erasmus+ programme.
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordApprentices: Erasmus+ ProgrammeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117197More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Erasmus+ work placements for apprentices on the Growth and Skills Levy.
Answer: Funding for Erasmus+ placements is provided through the Erasmus+ programme. The apprenticeship funding rules for 2026/27 academic year will set out details on apprenticeships and the Erasmus+ programme.
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: OvercrowdingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117087More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when the statutory space and room standards in the Housing Act 1985 were last formally reviewed; and whether any review is underway.
Answer: The government has no current plans to review or amend the overcrowding provisions as set out in Part X of the Housing Act 1985.Crowding and space are assessed under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and enforced under Part 1 of the Hous...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
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