Charlotte Cane MP: written questions
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Electoral Register: British Nationals AbroadMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 17 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91881More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 17 November 2025 to Question 88049 on Electoral Register: British Nationals Abroad, when he intends to introduce the package of measures.
Answer: Pursuant to the answer given to Question UIN 88049 on 17 November 2025 on electoral register, the government is clear that all legitimate electors should be able and encouraged to participate in democracy. This includes overseas electors, who should be ab...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBatteries: StorageDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91856More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer to Question 88054 answered on 17th November 2025, how involve is defined with regard to consulting Fire and Rescue Services during public consultation.
Answer: The relevant part of the Planning Practice Guidance on expected interactions between local planning authorities and local fire and rescue services with respect to grid-scale batteries is at paragraph 35.
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordLegal Aid Scheme: Ely and East CambridgeshireMinistry of JusticeTabled 17 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91855More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answers of 29 October 2025 to Question 84015 on Legal Aid Scheme: Ely and East Cambridgeshire and of 17 November 2025 to Question 88053 on Legal Aid Scheme: Ely and East Cambridgeshire, what crite
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 7 November to Question 86918 which sets out methodology used to assess supply of legal aid services. As set out in that response civil legal aid services are commissioned and monitored at procurement area le...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFuel Poverty: Ely and East CambridgeshireDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91853More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer to Question 88051 answered on 17th November 2025, if he will consider publishing interim data on this topic.
Answer: Fuel poverty statistics are based on the English Housing Survey which is collected annually. The department does not hold interim statistics or data on fuel poverty collected between English Housing Survey samples. The date for the next publication in 202...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: WomenDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 17 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91797More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to support women in the hospitality sector.
Answer: The Government is taking important steps through its Employment Rights Bill to protect workers from misconduct in the workplace, including women in the hospitality sector.We are introducing measures that will restrict the use of non-disclosure agreements ...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFree School Meals: Ely and East CambridgeshireDepartment for EducationTabled 17 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91791More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the document entitled School level underlying data 2025, published on 5 June 2025, what assessment she has conducted on the reasons why 625 pupils in Ely and East Cambridgeshire constituency w
Answer: This government is committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity and tackling child poverty which is why we are introducing a new eligibility threshold for free school meals ensuring all children from households in receipt of Universal Credit will b...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPark Homes and TravellersMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 17 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91722More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 20 October 2025 to Question 80174, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of that policy on (a) the Traveller community and (b) park home r
Answer: My Department has made no such assessment.
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCancer: Ely and East CambridgeshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91270More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what data he holds on cancer (a) diagnosis wait times and (b) treatment commencement wait times in Ely and East Cambridgeshire constituency.
Answer: Data on waiting times for cancer diagnosis and treatment commencement are publicly available at the following link:https://www.england.nhs.uk/statistics/statistical-work-areas/cancer-waiting-times/The figures are broken down by NHS trust rather than by co...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: Ely and East CambridgeshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91269More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the average wait time for a GP appointment was in Ely and East Cambridgeshire constituency in each of the last five years.
Answer: This information is available at the following link:https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/appointments-in-general-practiceThe time between booking and the appointment is not a proxy for “waiting times,” as patients may prefe...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAccident and Emergency Departments: Ely and East CambridgeshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91268More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the average A&E wait time in Ely and East Cambridgeshire constituency was in each of the last five years.
Answer: The Ely and East Cambridgeshire constituency has a Type 3 Accident and Emergency (A&E), the Princess of Wales Hospital, in Ely. A&E data is not published at hospital level for this hospital.The Princess of Wales Hospital is part of the NHS Cambrid...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBatteries: StorageDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 14 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91247More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he plans to take to ensure local communities are consulted on the safety of proposed battery storage sites.
Answer: Developers of standalone grid-scale batteries must seek planning approval as outlined in the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. This requires local planning authorities to undertake a formal period of public consultation for at least 21 days. Those livin...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordNeighbourhood Health Centres: Ely and East CambridgeshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91057More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will commission a Neighbourhood Health Centre for Ely and East Cambridgeshire constituency.
Answer: The 10-Year Health Plan sets out our vision for a Neighbourhood Health Service. Neighbourhood health centres will provide easier, more convenient access to a full range of health and care services in each community and on people’s doorsteps, joining up Na...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFarmers: Mental Health and ProductivityDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91004More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 13 November to Question 88050 on Farmers: Mental Health and Productivity, whether her Department plans to explore the possibility of commissioning this resear
Answer: Defra has no current plans to explore commissioning this research alongside stakeholders. We talk with farming charity stakeholders on a regular basis.
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment of Health and Social Care: Written QuestionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90964More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when his Department plans to respond to Question 77307 on Cancer: Health Services, tabled on 15 September 2025.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 17 November 2025 to Question 77307.
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFarmers: Mental Health and ProductivityDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90948More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 13 November 2025 to Question 88050 on Farmers: Mental Health and Productivity, if her Department will make an estimate of the cost of producing such research.
Answer: It is impossible to calculate costs of potential research without specifying the exact parameters of what is being researched in detail. Engagement with charities and wider stakeholders has not indicated an immediate need for commissioning of research in ...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordWater: RecyclingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90922More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she plans to take steps to support (a) households, (b) businesses and (c) developers to increase the re-use of greywater.
Answer: A consultation launched on 23 September 2025 proposes tightening Building Regulations to see new homes fitted with Water Saving features, such as aerated taps and showerheads, and dual flush toilets. Strengthened Water Efficiency Standards through updated...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Ely and East CambridgeshireDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90921More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support small and medium sized enterprises in Ely and East Cambridgeshire constituency.
Answer: Government published its Small Business Plan (Backing your Business) in July 2025, delivering comprehensive support for small and medium sized businesses. The plan outlines five ambitious actions: fixing fundamentals by ending late payments; unlocking fin...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAssessments: DyslexiaDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90919More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has made an assessment of the suitability of the examination system for dyslexic pupils.
Answer: Ofqual, as independent regulator of qualifications, is responsible for ensuring the exams system is fair and accessible for all students. Under the Equality Act 2010, awarding organisations are required to make reasonable adjustments where a disabled pers...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Transport: Young PeopleDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90915More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to make public transport affordable for young people.
Answer: The Government knows how important affordable public transport services are in enabling young people to get to education, work and access vital services. The Government has taken action to keep the cost of bus travel lower by introducing a £3 cap on singl...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: East of EnglandDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90913More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the Ely Area Capacity Enhancement Scheme on the (a) economy and (b) environment.
Answer: The Department recognises the benefits that the Ely Area Capacity Enhancement scheme could bring to the region. The previous government stated their support for the project but did not provide funding for it to progress.
Answered 28 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAbsent VotingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90873More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has made an assessment of the adequacy of the postal voting system.
Answer: Between October 2024 and April 2025, the Government undertook a strategic review of electoral registration and conduct processes, which considered the key stages in and resilience of election delivery, working in partnership with the Electoral Commission,...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSewage: Waste DisposalDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90870More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to increase the number of prosecutions for sewage dumping.
Answer: The Water (Special Measures) Act provides the most significant increase in enforcement powers in a decade, giving regulators the teeth they need to take tougher action against water companies. The Act ensures courts can include imprisonment for any indivi...
Answered 20 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFly-tipping: Ely and East CambridgeshireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90869More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what data her Department holds on the number of cases of illegal dumping of waste in Ely and East Cambridgeshire constituency in each of the last five years.
Answer: Local authorities in England are required to report fly-tipping incidents and enforcement action to Defra, which the department have published annually since 2012, at https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/fly-tipping-in-england. This data is not availa...
Answered 20 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordListed Places of Worship Grant SchemeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90533More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions she has had with stakeholders on the potential merits of extending the Listed Places of Worship Scheme beyond March 2026.
Answer: The Minister for Heritage and her officials have had numerous conversations with stakeholders about the Listed Places of Worship scheme. The scheme is funded until March 2026 or when the budget is spent, whichever is earlier.The future of the Listed Place...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPharmacy: PollutionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90532More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of pharmaceutical pollution in waterways on public health.
Answer: The Environment Agency routinely monitors for a wide range of chemicals as part of their chemical surveillance of inland water bodies. In addition, the UK Health Security Agency assesses the potential public health impact of these.
Answered 19 Nov 2025
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