Bobby Dean MP: written questions
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Electronic Commerce: VATTreasuryTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109301More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of extending online marketplace VAT liability rules to domestic sellers as a way to reduce fraud and close the tax gap.
Answer: The Government has and will continue to engage with stakeholders to understand the impact of any changes to online marketplace liability rules on both platforms and sellers. Certified analysis by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) estimates the cu...
Answered 5 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordIndividual Savings AccountsTreasuryTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109300More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the relative value for money of reforming the Lifetime ISA compared with introducing a new product to replace it.
Answer: At Autumn Budget 25 the government announced that it will publish a consultation in early 2026 on the implementation of a new, simpler ISA product to support first time buyers to buy a home. Once available, this new product will be offered in place of the...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordIndividual Savings AccountsTreasuryTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108879More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact on saving behaviour and consumer confidence of existing Lifetime ISA users arising from the introduction of a new product to replace the Lifetime ISA.
Answer: At Autumn Budget 25 the government announced that it will publish a consultation in early 2026 on the implementation of a new, simpler ISA product to support first time buyers to buy a home. Once available, this new product will be offered in place of the...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordIndividual Savings AccountsTreasuryTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108878More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of reforming the Lifetime ISA, rather than replacing it with a new product.
Answer: At Autumn Budget 25 the government announced that it will publish a consultation in early 2026 on the implementation of a new, simpler ISA product to support first time buyers to buy a home. Once available, this new product will be offered in place of the...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: CreditTreasuryTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 907503More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the restriction on tax relief for banks' compensation payments for motor finance compensation payments.
Answer: We are monitoring the redress situation closely and want to see it resolved in an efficient way that provides certainty for consumers and firms.In line with international norms, companies generally obtain Corporation Tax deductions for compensation paymen...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordBrain Cancer: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104580More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions his Department has had with UKRI and the National Institute for Health and Care Research on supporting new and emerging treatments for low-grade gliomas.
Answer: The Department invests over £1.6 billion per year in research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).Government responsibility for delivering cancer research is shared between Department for Health and Social Care, with researc...
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordBrain: TumoursDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104579More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether she plans to increase funding for research on low-grade gliomas and other rare brain tumours.
Answer: The Department invests over £1.6 billion per year in research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).The NIHR is continuing to invest in brain tumour research. For example, in December 2025, the NIHR announced the pioneering Br...
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitals: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90444More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans his Department has to improve (a) transparency and (b) reporting on corridor care incidents in NHS trusts.
Answer: The Government is determined to get the National Health Service back on its feet, so patients can be treated with dignity. We are therefore doing everything we can as fast as we can to consign the delivery of care in temporary escalation spaces to the hi...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitals: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90443More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what information his Department collects on the number of patients receiving care in corridors in NHS hospitals.
Answer: The Government is determined to get the National Health Service back on its feet, so patients can be treated with dignity. We are therefore doing everything we can as fast as we can to consign the delivery of care in temporary escalation spaces to the hi...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitals: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90442More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce the use of corridor care in NHS hospitals.
Answer: The Government is determined to get the National Health Service back on its feet, so patients can be treated with dignity. We are therefore doing everything we can as fast as we can to consign the delivery of care in temporary escalation spaces to the hi...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordInsomnia: Mental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89748More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to integrate (a) Sleepio and (b) other digital cognitive behavioural therapy solutions for insomnia into (i) standard primary care pathways and (ii) NHS app services.
Answer: The Department does not currently have plans to integrate Sleepio or other Digital Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (dCBT-I) solutions into primary care pathways or National Health Service app services but is committed to exploring options to ma...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordInsomnia: Mental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89747More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure increased availability of (a) Sleepio and (b) other clinically approved digital cognitive behavioural therapy programmes for people with insomnia.
Answer: The Department does not currently have plans to integrate Sleepio or other Digital Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (dCBT-I) solutions into primary care pathways or National Health Service app services but is committed to exploring options to ma...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordUganda: ElectionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88962More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department is taking steps to help support independent election observation in Uganda before its next general election in 2026.
Answer: Our High Commission in Kampala will aim to conduct local observation of the election, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, including the Electoral Commission of Uganda. The UK also provides financial support to the African Union via the Electoral I...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordEnvironment Agency: StandardsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 906295More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of Environment Agency investigations.
Answer: Defra Ministers meet regularly with the Environment Agency’s investigations to discuss its performance and delivery of departmental priorities. This financial year we have introduced new performance indicators on the effectiveness and delivery of Environm...
Answered 13 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordClimate ChangeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73206More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when his Department plans to introduce (a) an annual Climate and Nature Statement to Parliament, (b) legislation to ratify the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement, (c) develop
Answer: The Climate and Nature Statement to Parliament took place on 14th July 2025 and is intended to be an annual statement. A Bill to enable ratification of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement will be introduced by the end of the year. The ...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordProbation: StandardsMinistry of JusticeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73178More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to help reduce (a) delays and (b) service disruptions for Probation Workers caused by (i) staffing levels and (ii) office closures.
Answer: Staffing levels are regularly monitored and analysed, and we remain committed to providing manageable workloads for staff, as well as ensuring continuity of service. Recruitment and retention, along with our long-term plans for a sustainable Probation Ser...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Transport: ConcessionsDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73177More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Department has considered alternative forms of verification for transport concessions for rough sleepers.
Answer: Concessionary travel legislation for the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme requires that applicants must have their sole or primary residence in the local area in which they apply for a bus pass, but it does not stipulate the types of evidence ...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordLong Covid: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73174More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the guidance it has issued to healthcare professionals on how to (a) identity different clinical subtypes of long covid and (b) provide ap
Answer: While no specific assessment has been made, there is targeted advice for healthcare professionals to manage long COVID. Patients should be managed according to current clinical guidance such as that published and updated by the National Institute for Heal...
Answered 5 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordProbate: StandardsMinistry of JusticeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73050More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of probate office closures on application processing times.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice publishes average waiting times for processing grants of probate here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/family-court-statistics-quarterly.HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) currently advises applicants to expect pro...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordProbate Service: StaffMinistry of JusticeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73049More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many District Probate (a) Registrars and (b) Deputy Registrars are employed; and whether there are vacancies in those roles.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice publishes average waiting times for processing grants of probate here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/family-court-statistics-quarterly.HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) currently advises applicants to expect pro...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordProbate: StandardsMinistry of JusticeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73048More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what her Department's target processing time is for probate applications in the next financial year.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice publishes average waiting times for processing grants of probate here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/family-court-statistics-quarterly.HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) currently advises applicants to expect pro...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordProbate: StandardsMinistry of JusticeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73047More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the average time taken was to process a grant of probate in each of the last five years.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice publishes average waiting times for processing grants of probate here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/family-court-statistics-quarterly.HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) currently advises applicants to expect pro...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSleeping Rough: CharitiesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73030More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of financial incentives requested by (a) landlords and (b) agencies on the ability of charities to house rou
Answer: It is the responsibility of Councils and their partners to develop a range of housing options that reflect local needs, including housing with support and making use of the private rented sector where is suitable for the needs of the individual. Financial...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordFringe Benefits: Tax AllowancesTreasuryTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73023More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what data her Department holds on (a) employer uptake of the Trivial Benefit Allowance and (b) the frequency of its use in employee reward schemes.
Answer: The requested data is not available. There is no tax paid on employee benefits covered by the Trivial Benefit Allowance and as such they are not required to be reported to HMRC.
Answered 5 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordFringe Benefits: Tax AllowancesTreasuryTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73022More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department plans to review the Trivial Benefit Allowance in advance of the Autumn Budget 2025.
Answer: There are a wide range of factors to take into consideration when introducing or widening a tax relief or exemption. These include how effective the exemption would be at achieving the policy intent, how targeted support would be and the cost. The Governm...
Answered 5 Sept 2025
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