Bobby Dean MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
Artificial Intelligence: Public SectorDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 900592More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of levels of dependency on foreign-owned AI systems on resilience in the public sector.
Answer: The Government recognises that AI is increasingly embedded in public services, and that the UK currently relies on a small number of foreign-headquartered providers for frontier models, compute and cloud. As the Secretary of State set out at RUSI, the Gov...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUSA: VisasForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7794More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has made an assessment of processing times for US tourist and/or business visas of British citizens born in Iran since January 2025.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office does not hold the requested information; processing times for US visas are a matter for the US authorities. More information can be found on the State Department website.
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordVisas: Dual NationalityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7793More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department holds information on average waiting times for US tourist and business visa applications submitted by dual-British citizens.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office does not hold the requested information; processing times for US visas are a matter for the US authorities. More information can be found on the State Department website.
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMiscarriageDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3120More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the report entitled The Tommy’s Graded Model of Miscarriage Care, published by Tommy’s on 29 April 2026, whether his Department plans to roll out the Graded Model of Miscarriage C
Answer: Miscarriage can have a devastating impact on women and their families, and we are determined that they receive the support they need. As part of the renewed Women’s Health Strategy, we have committed to closely reviewing the findings presented in the Tomm...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMiscarriageDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3116More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the National Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce will be considering miscarriage care as part of its remit.
Answer: The National Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce will translate the recommendations of Baroness Amos’ independent investigation into National Health Service maternity and neonatal care into a national action plan. The Taskforce’s terms of reference sets out ...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMiscarriageDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3114More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve miscarriage care.
Answer: Steps taken to improve miscarriage care include working closely with NHS England to improve the availability of Early Pregnancy Assessment Units, improved mental health support through Maternal Mental Health Services, and standardised bereavement care thr...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Bicycles: Hire ServicesDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128423More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions they have had with e-bike hire operators on compliance with minimum age policies and user safety requirements.
Answer: The Government is introducing a licensing regime for shared cycle services and this will be implemented through a combination of regulations and detailed guidance, following in-depth consultation. In the meantime, Ministers and officials continue to disc...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Bicycles: Hire ServicesDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128421More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what data their Department holds on (a) collisions and (b) injuries involving e-bikes operated through hire schemes in each of the last three years.
Answer: The Department does not currently collect data on collisions or injuries involving e-bikes operated through hire schemes.
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Bicycles: Hire ServicesDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128420More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to require e-bike hire operators to hold public liability insurance as a condition of operating on the public highway.
Answer: The licensing regime for shared cycle schemes which we are bringing forward through the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill will create a legal requirement for shared e-cycle schemes to be licensed, which will be implemented through a combin...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Bicycles: Hire ServicesDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128419More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to introduce minimum standards for age verification for e-bike hire operators.
Answer: Licensing for shared cycle services will be implemented following in-depth consultation through a combination of regulations and detailed guidance. No decisions taken yet on final policy design etc. Safety will be a priority when considering future policy...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren in CareDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124259More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what consideration has been given, as part of the commitment to provide 500,000 more young people with access to a trusted adult outside their home, to the needs of children with Children in Need
Answer: We recognise young people with Children in Need status may face particular challenges, and would benefit from the support of trusted adults outside their homes.We want to support all adults working with young people to have the skills and support they nee...
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren in Care: BoysDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124258More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the rate at which boys move from Children in Need status to becoming looked-after children; and what analysis has been undertaken of the specific support needs of boys
Answer: Information on the rate at which boys move from children in need status to becoming looked after children is not readily available, nor has the department undertaken any analysis of the specific support needs of boys who experience this escalation.The lat...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDiagnosis: Waiting ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122562More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made trends in the level of waiting times for diagnostic tests across the NHS; and whether delays in receiving routine blood test results reflect a wider trend in diag
Answer: Ensuring patients receive their diagnostic test results quickly is a priority for the Government. 70% of histopathology cases are expected to be completed within 10 days. For cases relating to cancer or suspected cancer, the expectation is 80% within 10 d...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBlood Tests: Waiting ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122561More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of trends in the level of waiting times for blood tests; and if he will publish data on current turnaround times by Integrated Care systems.
Answer: Ensuring patients receive their diagnostic test results quickly is a priority for the Government. 70% of histopathology cases are expected to be completed within 10 days. For cases relating to cancer or suspected cancer, the expectation is 80% within 10 d...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBlood Tests: Waiting ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122560More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of the (a) average and (b) longest wait times for patients to receive blood test results; and what steps he is taking to reduce delays.
Answer: Ensuring patients receive their diagnostic test results quickly is a priority for the Government. 70% of histopathology cases are expected to be completed within 10 days. For cases relating to cancer or suspected cancer, the expectation is 80% within 10 d...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCorporate GovernanceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122559More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of whether the corporate governance framework incentivises short-term shareholder returns over long-term value creation for the wider economy.
Answer: Section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 enshrines in law the ‘enlightened shareholder value’ principle, in which directors must have regard in their decision-making to the long-term and to the impact of the company’s operations on the community and the envi...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment of Health and Social Care: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114210More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether staff transferring from NHS England to his Department will have their existing terms and conditions, including pay protections, preserved; and whether the transfer will be conducted in line
Answer: We can confirm that we will follow Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment (TUPE) like principles, whether TUPE or another statutory transfer mechanism, in line with the Cabinet Office Statement of Practice. This means that recognised trade unio...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordIntegrated Care Boards: StaffDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114209More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of reducing the workforce of integrated care boards by 50 per cent on the level of patient care and NHS system performance.
Answer: NHS England has asked integrated care boards (ICBs) to act primarily as strategic commissioners of health and care services and reduce duplication of responsibilities within their structure with the expectation of achieving a reduction in their running co...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Order: TrainingHome OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114134More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether additional guidance or support is being provided to police forces to strengthen national public order preparedness.
Answer: Following the disorder in the summer of 2024, the then Home Secretary commissioned His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services to undertake an inspection into the police response. The outcome of their inspection was published...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Order: TrainingHome OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114133More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that police forces are adequately prepared to respond to major public order incidents.
Answer: Following the disorder in the summer of 2024, the then Home Secretary commissioned His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services to undertake an inspection into the police response. The outcome of their inspection was published...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Order: TrainingHome OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114132More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of public order training and capability across police forces in England and Wales.
Answer: Following the disorder in the summer of 2024, the then Home Secretary commissioned His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services to undertake an inspection into the police response. The outcome of their inspection was published...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTax AvoidanceTreasuryTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114103More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of the Loan Charge in meeting its intended objectives; and whether she plans to review that policy.
Answer: At Budget 2024, the Government commissioned an independent review of the loan charge to bring the matter to a close for those affected, ensure fairness for all taxpayers and ensure that appropriate support is in place for those subject to the loan charge....
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordTax AvoidanceTreasuryTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114101More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact on of the Loan Charge on individuals subject to it; and whether governance mechanisms are in place for people in serious financial and personal distres
Answer: At Budget 2024, the Government commissioned an independent review of the loan charge to bring the matter to a close for those affected, ensure fairness for all taxpayers and ensure that appropriate support is in place for those subject to the loan charge....
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordTax AvoidanceTreasuryTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114100More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an estimate of the (a) cost to HMRC of administering the Loan Charge since 2019 and (b) total amount recovered in that period; and what assessment she has made of the value for money of that pol
Answer: At Budget 2024, the Government commissioned an independent review of the loan charge to bring the matter to a close for those affected, ensure fairness for all taxpayers and ensure that appropriate support is in place for those subject to the loan charge....
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordFamily Hubs: SuttonDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109302More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when funding for Start for Life services will be confirmed for Sutton Council; and what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the absence of such funding on support for babies and new p
Answer: The 10-Year Health Plan sets out an ambitious agenda on how we will improve the nation’s health by creating a new model of care that is fit for the future.We recognise that local authorities such as Sutton Council are ambitious, seeking to deliver univers...
Answered 25 Feb 2026
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