Ben Spencer MP: written questions 2026

Written questions

• SewersDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108288More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans she has to increase the level of funding and resources for local authorities for the purpose of regulating and approving Sustainable Drainage Systems.

  Answer: The Government is committed to improving the implementation of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS). As part of this commitment, we will consider local authority funding for regulating and approving SuDS.

  Answered 30 Jan 2026

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• SewersDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108287More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she expects Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 to be brought into force in England.

  Answer: The Government is strongly committed to improving the implementation of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS). In December 2024, we made changes to the National Planning Policy Framework to support increased delivery of Sustainable Drainage Systems.The depa...

  Answered 29 Jan 2026

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• Neurodiversity: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108286More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust on meeting national targets on Autism and ADHD assessments in children.

  Answer: My Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has regular discussions on a wide range of matters, including with trusts and integrated care boards (ICBs).The Government has recognised that, nationally, demand for assessments for ne...

  Answered 30 Jan 2026

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• Members: CorrespondenceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 7 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103884More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when he plans to respond to correspondence dated (a) 29 September 2025, (b) 28 October 2025 and (c) 2 December 2025 from the hon. Member for Runnymede and Weybridge, case reference BS35015 and MC2025/93

  Answer: The Department has responded to the correspondence in question on Tuesday 13th January 2026.

  Answered 13 Jan 2026

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