Caroline Voaden MP: written questions
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Aviation: CompensationDepartment for TransportTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27686More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what data her Department holds on the number of Regulation 261 compensation claims that were wrongly rejected by airlines in each of the past 5 years.
Answer: The assessment of compensation claims is a matter for airlines. The Department does not collect data on individual claims and therefore does not hold data on the number of compensation claims made under Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 (‘Regulation 261’) or th...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordVisas: ApplicationsHome OfficeTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26299More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many visa applications (i) are currently under consideration and have been so for more than (ii) six months, (iii) twelve months and (iv) twenty four months.
Answer: The majority of visa applications are decided within published processing times. Further information on the visa processing times: applications inside and outside the UK is available at Visa processing times: applications outside the UK - GOV.UK and Visa ...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordVisas: ApplicationsHome OfficeTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26298More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what service standards apply to visa applications when repeated enquiries fail to produce a substantive response.
Answer: The majority of visa applications are decided within published processing times. Further information on the visa processing times: applications inside and outside the UK is available at Visa processing times: applications outside the UK - GOV.UK and Visa ...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordVisas: ApplicationsHome OfficeTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26297More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what consideration has been given to introducing a limit on the length of time a visa application may remain under consideration.
Answer: The majority of visa applications are decided within published processing times. Further information on the visa processing times: applications inside and outside the UK is available at Visa processing times: applications outside the UK - GOV.UK and Visa ...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDuke of Edinburgh's Award SchemeDepartment for Digital, Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24554More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award on halving the participation gap in enrichment activities between disadvantaged young people and the
Answer: For over 70 years the Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE) has played a significant role in providing young people with enriching activities and enabling young people to learn new skills, develop confidence and make new friends DCMS provided almost £6 million o...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEducation: StandardsDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24553More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Enrichment Framework and associated benchmarks on access to enrichment opportunities.
Answer: The department is committed to ensuring that all children and young people can access a variety of enrichment opportunities at school and college as part of our mission to break down barriers to opportunity.The enrichment framework, including the associat...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEducation: StandardsDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24552More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to commit to 80 hours of enrichment per student per year.
Answer: We have set out our expectations and intent for school and college enrichment through the enrichment framework, published on the 15 June. The enrichment framework is intended to support equal access and support all pupils and students to engage with a sch...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24551More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of calculating parental income for Student Finance purposes before the deduction of carried-forward trading losses on self-employed households.
Answer: Entitlement to partially means-tested undergraduate loans for living costs is based on the income of the student’s household. The income used is the total income charged to tax as defined at step one of Section 23 of the Income Tax Act 2007, before relief...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordFlood Control: BusinessDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24550More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to support businesses at risk of flooding but ineligible for Flood Re insurance.
Answer: Businesses in flood risk areas should seek out the best insurance quotes available to them and may benefit from using an appropriate broker. There are a range of insurance products available, including the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) Com...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordFire Prevention: ForestsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24549More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure woodland is appropriately managed to reduce the risk of wildfires.
Answer: The Forestry Commission (FC) works with woodland owners to reduce the risk of wildfires through guidance, training, support and wider communications. The UK Forestry Standard is used to implement forest and contingency plans for wildfire, informed by the ...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMobile Phones: Rural and Coastal AreasDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18340More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her department is taking to improve mobile coverage in rural and coastal areas.
Answer: Our ambition is for all populated areas to have access to high quality standalone 5G by 2030. This includes rural and coastal communities across the UK. The rollout is commercially led by the network operators with all three operators having committed to ...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMobile BroadbandDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18339More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether her department has had discussions with mobile infrastructure companies on regulatory reform of the mobile coverage market.
Answer: The Government is undertaking a Mobile Market Review to assess major developments in the sector and how these impact investment in high-quality connectivity. A Call for Evidence supporting the review closed on 5 May and sought detailed input from stakehol...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAerials: DatabasesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18338More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what comparative assessment has she made of the adequacy of mobile mast density in the UK with other European countries.
Answer: No assessment has been made of the comparative adequacy of mobile mast density in the UK against other European countries. It would be difficult to compare these across markets in a meaningful way as the mast density will be dependent on factors including...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAerials: Planning PermissionDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17895More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment has she made of the case for Government intervention in mobile mast location decisions.
Answer: Decisions on the location of mobile masts are a matter for local planning authorities, who determine planning applications and, where relevant, prior approval applications on matters such as siting and appearance. This provides an opportunity for represen...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAerials: DatabasesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17894More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment has she made of the potential merits of creating a public record of mobile mast locations.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 22 of June 2026 to Question 9431.
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMobile Market ReviewDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17893More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, when the Government will respond to the recent review into the mobile market.
Answer: The Government is undertaking a Mobile Market Review to assess the technological, structural and financial factors impacting investment in networks and what further action the Government can take to support the sector to invest in high-quality connectivit...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMobile Broadband: StandardsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17892More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment has she made of the potential merits of introducing a legal definition of adequate mobile signal.
Answer: As part of the Government’s Mobile Market Review call for evidence, we asked how Government should think about, and define, ‘good’ mobile coverage in relation to quality of service provided to consumers, businesses and the public sector. We also asked wha...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMobile Broadband: DevonDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17891More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment has she made of whether national mobile coverage statistics reflect signal quality in Devon.
Answer: Ofcom is responsible for reporting on mobile network coverage across the UK, through their Connected Nations reports and the coverage maps available in the ‘Map Your Mobile’ tool. Through the Connected Nation's reports, data is provided on a constituency ...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordCourtsAttorney GeneralTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 900942More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, what steps she is taking with the Crown Prosecution Service to help reduce the backlog of court cases.
Answer: This Government inherited a justice system in crisis, with a backlog of eighty thousand criminal cases in the Crown court. That is why we are investing over two and a half billion pounds in our courts. This will fund unlimited sitting days, boost legal ai...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordWales Office: Artificial IntelligenceWales OfficeTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13686More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what artificial intelligence services or tools are used by their department; and whether the department has a contract with each provider of those services.
Answer: The Government is committed to adopting artificial intelligence in a way that is transparent, responsible and accountable to the public. Information about algorithmic and AI tools used by government departments to support decisions that affect members of ...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordScotland Office: Artificial IntelligenceScotland OfficeTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13685More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what artificial intelligence services or tools are used by their department; and whether the department has a contract with each provider of those services.
Answer: The Government is committed to adopting artificial intelligence in a way that is transparent, responsible and accountable to the public.Information about algorithmic and AI tools used by government departments to support decisions that affect members of t...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordNorthern Ireland Office: Artificial IntelligenceNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13684More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what artificial intelligence services or tools are used by their department; and whether the department has a contract with each provider of those services.
Answer: The Government is committed to adopting artificial intelligence in a way that is transparent, responsible and accountable to the public. The Northern Ireland Office (NIO) provides officials, Ministers and special advisers with access to a secure, enterpri...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Justice: Artificial IntelligenceMinistry of JusticeTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13683More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what artificial intelligence services or tools are used by their department; and whether the department has a contract with each provider of those services.
Answer: The Government is committed to adopting artificial intelligence in a way that is transparent, responsible and accountable to the public.Information about algorithmic and AI tools used by government departments to support decisions that affect members of t...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Artificial IntelligenceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13682More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what artificial intelligence services or tools are used by their department; and whether the department has a contract with each provider of those services.
Answer: The Government is committed to adopting artificial intelligence in a way that is transparent, responsible and accountable to the public.Information about algorithmic and AI tools used by government departments to support decisions that affect members of t...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPlaygrounds: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13041More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Playground Fund will be expanded to additional local authorities.
Answer: The £18m Playgrounds Fund is a targeted programme to improve children’s access to safe, inclusive, high‑quality local play spaces in communities where it has fallen furthest behind. This investment in playgrounds reflects the Government’s commitment to gi...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
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