Charlotte Cane MP: written questions
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Roads: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127283More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 26 March 2026 to question 121006, whether her Department will consider underlying geology within its review of the funding formula for the distribution of capital funding to local high
Answer: The Department expects to consider underlying geology, as one of the many conditions that affect the wear and tear of local roads, as part of its review of the funding formula it uses to distribution highways maintenance funding to local highway authoriti...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCemeteriesMinistry of JusticeTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127282More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when his Department plans to respond to the Law Commission's recommendations on the reclamation and reuse of graves.
Answer: The Law Commission’s recommendations on burial were published on 18 March 2026 in its final report on the Burial and Cremation sub-project of a wider review of the legislative framework for burial, cremation and new funerary methods. Reports will also be ...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121006More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 5 March 2026 to question 117027, whether her Department plans to review highways maintenance funding formulas alongside the review of highways maintenance best practice.
Answer: The government plans to review the funding formula that it uses to distribute capital funding to local highways authorities to see whether it can be adjusted to consider, for example, the conditions that affect the wear and tear of local roads. However, t...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121005More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate her Department has made of the annual cost of repairing and maintaining soil affected roads.
Answer: The Department is aware of the challenges associated with maintaining peat soil affected roads. Under Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980, the statutory responsibility for maintaining the public highway rests with local highway authorities, who are best p...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMobile PhonesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121003More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what process Ofcom follows after receiving feedback on mobile coverage maps.
Answer: The Government recognises the concerns from members across the House that in some cases, the level of mobile coverage reported by Ofcom does not align with users’ experience. Improving the accuracy of coverage data and improving the information available ...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMobile Broadband: StandardsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121002More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what data her Department uses to track progress on 4G and 5G coverage targets.
Answer: Through the Communications Act 2003, Ofcom, as the regulator, is responsible for reporting on the availability of electronic communications networks.The Government uses Ofcom’s Connected Nations mobile coverage data to track mobile networks across the UK....
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMobile PhonesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121001More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of Ofcom’s mobile coverage maps.
Answer: The Government recognises the concerns from members across the House that in some cases, the level of mobile coverage reported by Ofcom does not align with users’ experience. Improving the accuracy of coverage data and improving the information available ...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117031More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to assess the maintenance of soil affected roads.
Answer: Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980 place a statutory duty on local highway authorities to maintain public highways, based upon their local knowledge and circumstances. The Department is aware of the challenges associated with peat soil. The Department is...
Answered 5 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117027More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of peat soils on road maintenance.
Answer: Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980 place a statutory duty on local highway authorities to maintain public highways, based upon their local knowledge and circumstances. The Department is aware of the challenges associated with peat soil. The Department is...
Answered 5 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: Ely and East CambridgeshireDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117026More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what data her Department holds on the condition of roads in Ely and East Cambridgeshire constituency.
Answer: Official statistics on the condition of local roads in England are published annually: Road conditions in England to March 2025 - GOV.UK. Local authorities in England are required to provide the Department for Transport (DfT) with data on the condition of...
Answered 5 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPharmacy: PollutionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93152More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 19 November 2025 to Question 90532 on Pharmacy: Pollution, what the public health impact is.
Answer: While the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) undertakes work to understand the health effects of exposure to chemicals, no incidents of pharmaceutical-related water pollution have been reported to the UKHSA. The Environment Agency routinely monitors inland...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented Housing: Ely and East CambridgeshireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92840More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, (a) how many new social houses have been built in the Ely and East Cambridgeshire constituency in each of the last three years, and (b) how many the Government intends to build i
Answer: The number of new social homes delivered, split by provider, geography and whether they are new build or acquisitions, can be found in the affordable housing supply statistics on gov.uk here.On 2 July, the government set out its five-point plan for kickst...
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFlood ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92838More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Department's Answer to Question 89843 on Flood Control, answered on 19 November 2025, if the report mentioned has been taken into consideration when planning for flood
Answer: The Government continues to prioritise improving flood resilience to protect communities. In developing policy, we consider the findings of research from key external partners, and this includes those in the Building Future Communities report.
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordWater: RecyclingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92837More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will bring forward legislative proposals to permit (a) commercial companies and (b) property developers to offer collection and reuse of non-drinkable rainwater.
Answer: Defra are considering the recommendations set out in the Independent Water Commission including the ask for Government to work with regulators to develop a new policy and regulatory framework to drive the adoption of water re-use infrastructure in the hou...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: East of EnglandDepartment for TransportTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92762More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with the ports sector on the potential merits of progressing the Ely Area Capacity Enhancement Scheme.
Answer: We are focused on prioritising the schemes that will make the greatest difference for passengers and support economic growth as quickly as possible. The previous government had committed to a number of projects that were unfunded, including the Ely Area C...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: East of EnglandDepartment for TransportTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92761More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 18 November 2025 to Question 89316 on Railways: East of England, whether there are civil servants in her Department working on the Ely Area Capacity Enhancement Scheme.
Answer: The previous government had committed to a number of projects that were unfunded, including the Ely Area Capacity Enhancement (EACE) scheme. EACE will be kept under review. It is a worthy scheme that will be considered for potential progression in the fut...
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: East of EnglandDepartment for TransportTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92713More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Department's Answer of 18 November 2025 to Question 89133 on Railways: East of England, if she will make an estimate of the cost to the (a) freight sector and (b) economy of the pause in work on
Answer: We are focused on prioritising the schemes that will make the greatest difference for passengers and support economic growth as quickly as possible. The previous government had committed to a number of projects that were unfunded, including the Ely Area C...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: East of EnglandDepartment for TransportTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92464More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Department's Answer to Question 89264 on Railways: East of England, answered on 18 November 2025, if she will make an estimate of the funding required for Network Rail to undertake detailed plan
Answer: The Secretary of State updated Parliament on the 8th of July regarding which rail and road infrastructure projects will progress following the completion of the 2025 Spending Review. The Ely Area Capacity Enhancement (EACE) was not among those projects fu...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBoiler Upgrade SchemeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92460More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what his Department's plans are for the future of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
Answer: The Government is working on a comprehensive Warm Homes Plan for households to cut energy bills for good and will publish more details soon.On 18 November, the Government published the response to the recent consultation, which closed on 11 June. This pro...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordLegal Aid Scheme: Ely and East CambridgeshireMinistry of JusticeTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92437More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer to Question 89265 on Legal Aid Scheme: Ely and East Cambridgeshire, how many of the providers in each procurement area are based in Ely and East Cambridgeshire constituency.
Answer: There are no legal aid providers with an office within the Ely and East Cambridgeshire constituency.However, that does not mean that your constituents do not have access to legal aid and legal aid services both locally within the wider constituency or via...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCancer: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92340More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 17 November 2025 to Question 77307, on Cancer: Health Services, how his Department intends to support businesses and organisations based in the Ely and East Cambridgeshire
Answer: Research is crucial in tackling cancer, which is why the Department invests £1.6 billion each year on research through its research delivery arm, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), with cancer research as one of the largest areas ...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92339More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of answered on 17 November 2025 to Question 88055, on Humanitarian Aid, how much funding has been provided through the Official Development Assistance
Answer: Data on Official Development Assistance (ODA) spend for the requested period is published in the Statistics on International Development on GOV.UK, and is broken down by sector, including for humanitarian aid. Further information and annual reviews on spe...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92338More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 17 November to Question 88055 on Humanitarian Aid, whether a specific proportion of the Official Development Assistance budget is ring-fenced for th
Answer: Data on Official Development Assistance (ODA) spend for the requested period is published in the Statistics on International Development on GOV.UK, and is broken down by sector, including for humanitarian aid. Further information and annual reviews on spe...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordMembers: CorrespondenceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 17 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91883More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when his Department intends to respond to correspondence of 7 October 2025 from the hon. Member for Ely and East Cambridgeshire on supporting neurodivergent people into employment.
Answer: I replied to the Hon. Member on 25 November.
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordMembers: CorrespondenceDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91882More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when her Department plans to respond to correspondence of 1 September 2025 from the hon. Member for Ely and East Cambridgeshire on the Ely Area Capacity Enhancement Scheme.
Answer: A reply was sent by Lord Hendy on 18 November. I would like to apologise for the delay in replying.
Answered 25 Nov 2025
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