Blake Stephenson MP: written questions
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Department of Health and Social Care: Public Consultation and ReviewsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89791More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an estimate of the cost to the public purse of (a) consultations and (b) reviews conducted by his Department since 4 July 2024.
Answer: Consultations and reviews form part of everyday policymaking in the Department, making it impossible to disaggregate a figure for salary costs specifically relating to consultations. Therefore, the information requested is not held.
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: ApprenticesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89790More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 8 September 2025 to Question 73473 on Health Services: Apprentices, if he will make an estimate of the cost to the public purse of funding the provision of those Level 7 a
Answer: Funding for the continuation of Level 7 apprenticeships in five professions has been agreed by NHS England and the Department for courses starting from 1 January 2026 up to 31 March 2029. Funding can be used by employers to cover education costs which wou...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89789More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 8 September 2025 to Question 73482 on Integrated Care Boards: Finance, if he will make an estimate of the potential impact of the use of five-year population projections o
Answer: Allocations are determined through a complex, weighted capitation formula that incorporates multiple factors beyond population projections, including age, sex, need, and cost adjustments. Isolating the effect of a single component would not accurately ref...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero: Public Consultation and ReviewsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89788More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an estimate of the cost to the public purse of (a) consultations and (b) reviews conducted by his Department since 4 July 2024.
Answer: There has been no spend by the communications team at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on promoting (a) consultations and (b) reviews since the department formed in 2023. It is not possible to distinguish time and resource spent by other st...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDriverless Vehicles: Rural AreasDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89787More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of rural roads on self-driving vehicles.
Answer: The Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (AV Act) sets out a comprehensive legal framework with safety at its core.The Act introduces a new authorisation process that will test self-driving capability and identify a corporation to be held accountable for vehicles ...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: General PractitionersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89011More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology's press release entitled AI to cut paperwork to free up doctors’ time for patients, published on 16 August 2025, if he will m
Answer: The Department does not hold a single national figure for time saved per patient discharge across all National Health Service settings. However, trials referenced in the Department’s press release of 16 August 2025 and subsequent trials indicate that the ...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: General PractitionersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89010More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to Department for Science, Innovation and Technology's press release entitled AI to cut paperwork to free up doctors’ time for patients, published on 16 August 2025, if he will publi
Answer: The Department does not maintain statutory definitions of “medical expert” or “full review”. For the purposes of the press release issued on 16 August 2025, “medical expert” refers to a registered healthcare professional with relevant clinical expertise w...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Public Consultation and ReviewsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89009More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make an estimate of the cost to the public purse of (a) consultations and (b) reviews conducted by her Department since 4 July 2024.
Answer: An answer could only be provided by incurring disproportionate costs.
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFood: ProductionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89008More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the likely trends in food production over the coming decade.
Answer: The UK Food Security Report sets out an analysis of statistics relating to food security, providing an evidence base to inform future government policy and public understanding. It tracks trends in domestic production, import reliance, inflation, and supp...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordWater Supply: InfrastructureDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89007More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make an estimate of the level of (a) water and (b) sewage infrastructure investment required to maintain existing levels of capacity, in the context of the Government’s pla
Answer: Ofwat’s Price Review 2024 (PR24) final determinations set a total expenditure allowance of £104 billion over the 2025-2030 period. This provides:£60 billion of base expenditure to maintain the long-term capability of assets.£1.8 billion to increase capaci...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordWater Supply: InfrastructureDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89006More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Reed: Government to cut sewage pollution in half by 2030, published on 19 July 2025, what discussions she has had with the Sec
Answer: The Government is committed to requiring sustainable drainage systems in new developments and we are working together with MHCLG to ensure that new developments do not overwhelm the existing sewerage network. Defra has established the Ministerial Water De...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Education: Public Consultation and ReviewsDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89005More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an estimate of the cost to the public purse of (a) consultations and (b) reviews conducted by her Department since 4 July 2024.
Answer: The information is not readily available or held centrally and could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordChildcare: Fees and ChargesDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89004More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to her Department's press release entitled Over half a million children to benefit from funded childcare, published 1 September 2025, whether she has made an estimate on the average additional nu
Answer: It is the department’s ambition that all families have access to high quality, affordable and flexible early education and care, improving opportunity for every child and work choices for every parent.From 1 September, eligible working parents of children...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: DisciplineDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89003More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to her Department's press release entitled Government to crackdown on bad behaviour and boost attendance, published on 31 August 2025, if she will publish a list of schools receiving targeted sup
Answer: The regional improvement for standards and excellence attendance and behaviour hubs programme is intended to provide support to senior leaders to improve their whole-school attendance and behaviour practice. Participation in the programme will be voluntar...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Public Consultation and ReviewsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89002More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an estimate of the cost to the public purse of (a) consultations and (b) reviews conducted by his Department since 4 July 2024.
Answer: This information is not held centrally and therefore it has not been possible to provide the answer within the allotted time frame. I will write to the hon. Member with an update in due course and will place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: IndustryMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89001More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled New Defence Growth Deals Created to Boost Local Economies Under Major Sector Plan, published 7 September 2025, when he expects to announce further Defence
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is working at pace to develop the five Defence Growth Deals in Plymouth, South Yorkshire, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Should economic and fiscal conditions allow, the Government will consider launching more Defence Growth...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTourism: BedfordshireDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89000More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer to Question 8701, what action her Department has taken since 21 October 2024 to encourage (a) inbound and (b) domestic tourism in Bedfordshire.
Answer: The government is committed to expanding the tourism sector and enabling more inbound and domestic visitors to fully experience the UK's diverse offerings in areas including Bedfordshire, home to stately homes such at Bridgerton’s West Park and family att...
Answered 14 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordListed Places of Worship Grant SchemeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88999More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how much her Department plans to spend on maintaining the Listed Places of Worship grant scheme in (a) 2025-26 and (b) 2026-27.
Answer: For the 2025/26 financial year, the total budget for the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme is £23 million. Of the £23 million, there is a remaining £10,986158 to distribute. The 2025/26 Scheme will close on 31 March 2026, or once the £23 million budge...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Visitor Economy PartnershipsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88998More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 14 May 2025 to Question 50272 on Local Visitor Economy Partnerships, whether her Department plans to provide support to areas without Local Visitor Economy Partnerships.
Answer: The purpose of the LVEP programme is to attract investment and ultimately drive growth, training, and help places tell their own unique stories to visitors. Through a collaborative approach that unites local authorities, businesses and regional partners, ...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Visitor Economy PartnershipsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88997More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 16 May 2025 to Question 50630 on Local Visitor Economy Partnership, whether her Department is providing specialised support to areas without a Local Visitor Economy Part
Answer: The purpose of the LVEP programme is to attract investment and ultimately drive growth, training, and help places tell their own unique stories to visitors. Through a collaborative approach that unites local authorities, businesses and regional partners, ...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTourism: National LandscapesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88996More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 10 June 2025 to Question 55487 on Tourism: National Landscapes, if she will make an estimate of the economic contribution of tourism to areas with a protected landscape
Answer: National Parks are vital assets for tourism, attracting millions of domestic and international visitors each year and supporting local economies through recreation, hospitality, and cultural heritage. While there are no plans to make an estimate of the ec...
Answered 14 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Culture, Media and Sport: Public Consultation and ReviewsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88995More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make an estimate of the cost to the public purse of (a) consultations and (b) other reviews undertaken by her Department since 4 July 2024.
Answer: The information requested is not centrally held in an easily accessible form as there are no expenditure categories that just cover consultations or reviews.Due to this any response could only be collated and verified for the purposes of answering this qu...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCricket: LutonDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88994More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the press release entitled Cricket domes to bring year-round sport to communities, published on 25 August 2025, what the location will be of the dome in Luton.
Answer: On 25 August, the Government announced £1.5 million investment into two indoor cricket domes in Luton and Farington, to be delivered through the England and Wales Cricket Board.Luton’s new state-of-the-art indoor cricket dome will be in Lewsey Park and is...
Answered 14 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordParthenon Sculptures: TourismDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88993More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 10 July 2025 to Question 64204 on Parthenon Sculptures: Tourism, if she will make that estimate.
Answer: There are no plans to make such an estimate.
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: Brownfield SitesDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88023More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the press release entitled First-time buyers to benefit from 40,000 new homes on brownfield railway land, published on 30 June 2025, whether these properties will be earmarked for first-time b
Answer: First time buyers will be amongst those to benefit from the 40,000 homes unlocked over the next decade on a mix of surplus Department for Transport land and third-party land. Platform4 is committed to providing a mix of housing, including affordable and b...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
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