Bradley Thomas MP: written questions
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Electric Vehicles: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 907850More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to electric Vehicle Excise Duty on the use of internal combustion engine vehicles.
Answer: As announced at Budget 2025, the Government is introducing Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) from April 2028, a new mileage charge for electric and plug-in hybrid cars, recognising that electric vehicles (EVs) contribute to congestion and wear and tear ...
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHospital BedsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110190More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to free up hospital beds and support individuals whose families delay hospital discharges to avoid paying for health care costs.
Answer: Enabling people to be discharged from hospital promptly with the right care and support contributes to better outcomes and a speedier recovery for patients, as well as preventing the loss of independence.As set out in the statutory guidance on hospital di...
Answered 5 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordLiteracyDepartment for EducationTabled 2 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110189More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of trends in national illiteracy levels; and what steps her Department is taking to ensure that groups at high risk of illiteracy receive adequate education.
Answer: High and rising school standards, with excellent foundations in reading and writing, are at the heart of the government’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity and give every child the best start in life.The government has committed £28.3 millio...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDiagnosis: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110188More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that societal groups, such as young women and girls, who present a-typical symptoms do not receive delayed diagnosis because standard symptoms are based on other s
Answer: The General Medical Council’s (GMC) Good Medical Practice Guidance sets out that “good medical professionals recognise that patients are individuals with diverse needs, and don’t make assumptions about the options or outcomes a patient will prefer. They l...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitals: StaffDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109880More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he plans to take to provide adequate facilities and funding for hospital staff to ensure they are able to do their work effectively.
Answer: The Government is investing in services and facilities to help National Health Service staff provide high quality care. The 2025 Spending Review (SR25) has prioritised health, with an increase of £29 billion in real terms by 2028/29 compared to 2023/24, a...
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSurgery: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109879More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made potential impact of the number of ICU beds on trends in the level of cancellations of scheduled and vital surgeries; and what steps he is taking to help ensure that surg
Answer: No specific assessment has been made on the specific impact of intensive care unit (ICU) bed unavailability on levels of cancelled surgeries. However, tackling waiting lists is a top priority for the Government, and this includes ensuring that patients re...
Answered 5 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMobile Broadband: WorcestershireDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107258More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the accuracy of Ofcom data on phone signal in Worcestershire; and what plans her Department has to improve connectivity in Worcestershire.
Answer: Ofcom is responsible for the reporting of mobile coverage across the UK but does not publish mobile coverage data at a county level.The Government recognises that there are discrepancies in some cases between peoples’ lived experience and the level of cov...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness Rates: ValuationTreasuryTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107257More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Valuation Office Agency being able to increase property valuations without visiting the premises on business rates.
Answer: The Valuation Office Agency collects a large amount of rental and trade evidence from occupiers and landlords for revaluations, and then applies one of three RICS-approved valuation methods. We inspect properties when we need to gather additional informat...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordBrain: TumoursDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105957More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans his Department has to introduce financial support for family’s impacted by brain tumours following the concerning findings in the Brain Tumour Charity’s recent report; and what plans his
Answer: To ensure people living with brain tumours have care which addresses their financial concerns, NHS England has committed to ensuring that every person diagnosed with cancer has access to personalised care. This includes needs assessments, a care plan, and...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordFirearms: LicensingHome OfficeTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105598More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment has been made of the potential merits of introducing a defined timeframe for GPs to complete the necessary licensing forms for shotguns.
Answer: Medical checks are an important part of the firearms licensing process to ensure that the police have all relevant medical information before them as part of their assessment of the suitability of an applicant for a firearm or shotgun certificate.There is...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: Job CreationScotland OfficeTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 907186More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what estimate he has made of the time it will take to create 1,000 new jobs in the energy sector in Aberdeen.
Answer: Great British Energy published their strategic plan at the end of last year and have committed to directly supporting more than 10,000 jobs by 2030 through GBE-backed and funded projects, including in areas historically dependent on oil and gas. But of co...
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordWest Mercia Police: Victim Support SchemesMinistry of JusticeTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100130More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment has been made of the potential impact on victim support arising from the announced reduction, by nearly half, in funding for the West Mercia Police Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre; and in lig
Answer: My Department is committed to the Government’s pledge to halve Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in a decade. We have committed £550 million to victim support services over the next three years – the biggest investment in victim support services to ...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHeat PumpsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98061More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what the annual heat pump installation targets are for each year between 2026 and 2035.
Answer: Government does not set annual targets for heat pump installations, however we are working to facilitate the growth of the market, consumer offers available, and the market for green finance. We will continue to support households with the cost of heat pu...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHospices: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93551More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department taking to expand funding for adult hospices, in the context of the NHS Ten-Year Plan’s commitment to shift more care provision away from hospitals into community healthcar
Answer: The Government is developing a Palliative Care and End of Life Care Modern Service Framework (MSF) for England. The MSF will drive improvements in the services that patients and their families receive at the end of life and enable integrated care boards (...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordLarge Goods Vehicle Drivers: Skills BootcampsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92846More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of HGV Skills Bootcamps in increasing (a) completion rates and (b) job placements compared with the apprenticeship route.
Answer: The government offers a range of skills training which can support the HGV sector, including apprenticeships and Skills Bootcamps. Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study and have a minimum duration of eight months. Skills Bootcamps...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFuels: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92845More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of a 5 pence per litre rise in fuel duty on (a) GDP and (b) levels of employment in the logistics sector.
Answer: At Budget 2025, the Government announced continued support for people and businesses by extending the temporary 5p fuel duty cut until the end of August 2026. Rates will then gradually return to previous levels. The planned increase in line with inflation...
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: Prescription DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92468More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact on of not offering prescriptions longer than the standard 28-day cycle to patients with long-term, stable conditions on both GP practices and pat
Answer: Prescribing durations are typically 28, 56, or 84 day intervals. There are no current national contract requirements, standards, criteria or guidance as to optimal prescription length from NHS England. Currently, prescription duration is guided by local p...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTelecommunications: InfrastructureDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92406More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps the department is taking with Ofcom to help ensure that telegraph poles are not being overwhelmed by an excess of new wiring resulting from the coexistence of coaxial cable s
Answer: The government supports sharing of poles between network operators as it reduces costs and disruption to residents and supports competition in the market. The Access to Infrastructure (ATI) Regulations 2016 are designed to facilitate sharing of physical i...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: PayMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92395More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department plans to take steps to increase firefighter remuneration in line with inflation.
Answer: Setting firefighter pay is the responsibility of local employers, working through the National Joint Council. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government plays no role in the negotiation or funding of firefighter pay.
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal Experiments: DogsHome OfficeTabled 4 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88056More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to ensure adherence to the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 for the standards of (a) care and (b) accommodation for dogs; and how many times the Animals in
Answer: The Animals in Science Regulation Unit conduct audits to ensure establishments comply with the terms of their licences, the Code of Practice and with ASPA.The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA) provides a robust and rigorous regulatory framew...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordElectronic GovernmentDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87539More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that people who cannot afford mobile data can access (a) the NHS app and (b) other government digital services without incurring perso
Answer: In February 2025, the government published the Digital Inclusion Action Plan which outlines the first five actions we are taking on digital inclusion. This includes ensuring that digital services are inclusive and accessible. The industry pledges in the P...
Answered 11 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87538More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of (a) the Music and Dance Scheme and (b) other school funding schemes in the context of current levels of inflation.
Answer: The government fully supports the arts and the development of a skills pipeline into the creative industries.The department is providing £36.5 million for the Music and Dance Scheme this academic year.
Answered 11 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFires: Health HazardsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85525More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate her Department has made of the number of people who die each year from wildfire smoke.
Answer: Whilst Defra considers smoke from wildfires to be important the department has not, to date, made an estimate of the number of people who die each year from wildfire smoke.
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83571More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many meetings (a) he and (b) the former Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government have had with housebuilders who complete more than 500 units per year
Answer: Ministerial meetings are published quarterly on gov.uk here.
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82840More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to (a) improve medical supply chains and (b) ensure that patients are able to obtain medications prescribed to them; and what assessment he has made of the poten
Answer: In early August, the Department published the policy paper Managing a robust and resilience supply of medicines, which provides greater transparency of the supply chains we rely on, the actions we take to protect patients from medicine shortages when they...
Answered 24 Oct 2025
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