Charlotte Nichols MP: written questions
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Government Departments: PayCabinet OfficeTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120515More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether any Department covered by the Pay Remit Guidance had its 2022/23 budget increased or altered to enable the £1,500 Pay Remit Guidance payment to be made.
Answer: Decisions on pay below Senior Civil Service are delegated to Departments. Cabinet Office does not have sight of Departments’ budgetary decisions.
Answered 20 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordJuriesMinistry of JusticeTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120028More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether judges have been consulted about possible increased personal risks of replacing some jury trials with named judge trials as proposed in the Courts and Tribunals Bill.
Answer: The safety and security, welfare, and independence of the judiciary remain paramount. Engagement with the judiciary on the court reform measures in the Courts and Tribunals Bill included consideration of personal safety and security. We will continue to w...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordJuriesMinistry of JusticeTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120027More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment his Department has made of the level of risk to named judges who replace juries in trials.
Answer: The safety and security, welfare, and independence of the judiciary remain paramount. Engagement with the judiciary on the court reform measures in the Courts and Tribunals Bill included consideration of personal safety and security. We will continue to w...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordData Protection: ProductivityDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120026More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what impact her Department estimates GDPR regulations have had on productivity since they were adopted.
Answer: There is currently no definitive empirical study specifying UK-wide GDPR impact on productivity since adoption in 2018.However, UK GDPR strengthened individuals’ rights and trust in digital services, supporting long-term economic growth. The Data (Use and...
Answered 20 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBereavement Support PaymentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115114More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the annual cost has been for the Bereavement Support Payment over the last five years, including regional breakdown, and the percentage of those eligible who claim this.
Answer: Official statistics for Bereavement Support Payment (BSP) can be found at:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/benefit-expenditure-and-caseload-tables-2025 Table 1: Annual cost for Bereavement Support Payment for the last five financial years rounde...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordToothpaste: WomenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111443More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help ensure that women can access toothpaste that is appropriate for their saliva's ph level.
Answer: Toothpaste and other consumer healthcare products are widely available to support a range of oral hygiene needs, including those of women. The main modifiable risk factors for dental caries are diet, consuming too much sugar too often, and lack of optimal...
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordGrouse Moors: SubsidiesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111212More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make it her policy to reverse the 2014 increase in subsidy for grouse moorlands.
Answer: The payment increase announced in 2014 was an uplift in per hectare payments for moorland under the area-based Basic Payment Scheme, which has since closed in England. Defra is targeting investments away from the old subsidy schemes towards improving Envi...
Answered 11 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRecruitment: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109609More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to ensure that job applicants with protected characteristics are not discriminated against when AI is used to assess applications.
Answer: The Government is committed to removing barriers to AI adoption, unlocking new opportunities, and ensuring that equality is embedded at the heart of every mission. We want AI to work for everyone, and that means supporting innovation while ensuring techno...
Answered 11 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordCarsDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109608More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make it her policy that the inclusion of an AED and bleed kit should be mandatory for a) new cars and b) company car leases.
Answer: The Department is reviewing recommendations for the carriage of safety and other equipment in cars. However, this will be working within the context of the current provisions in the Highway Code that are advisory rather than mandatory. Mandating equipment...
Answered 5 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren: Speech and Language DisordersDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109248More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the (a) availability and (b) consistency of guidance offered to parents of children with communication difficulties.
Answer: As part of our new investment, schools will be able to access support, advice, training and specialist expertise from professionals such as speech and language therapists, educational psychologists, occupational therapists and specialist teachers. These e...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCensus: Armed ForcesCabinet OfficeTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105389More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of the 2031 Census recording previous service in the UK armed forces.
Answer: The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority. A response to the Hon lady’s Parliamentary Question of 13th January is attached.
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordCervical Cancer: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105361More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of self-sampling on reaching under-screened populations for cervical cancer; and what estimate he has made of the uptake of (a) in-cl
Answer: The 10-Year Health Plan for England: Fit for the Future, restates the National Health Service’s aim to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040 through improved uptake of cervical screening and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination. Delivering the plan and maki...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordCervical Cancer: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105360More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will publish a delivery plan that includes (a) who is responsible for each of the actions in the Cervical cancer elimination by 2040 – plan for England, (b) when they will be delivered and (c
Answer: The 10-Year Health Plan for England: Fit for the Future restates the National Health Service’s aim to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040 through improved uptake of cervical screening and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination. Delivering the plan and makin...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordLandlords: Income TaxTreasuryTabled 8 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104348More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what measures she is taking to help ensure all landlords declare their rental income accurately.
Answer: HMRC seeks to promote compliance and prevent non-compliance as early as possible through targeted education and support. We use a range of data sources and other information to identify, deter, and respond to non-compliance in the property sector, and hel...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordParking: Private SectorMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104347More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when he will respond to the Private parking code of practice consultation.
Answer: The government is determined to drive up standards in the private parking sector.Following the close of the private parking Code of Practice consultation on 26th September 2025, all responses are now being analysed, and the government will publish a respo...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordADHD: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100441More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what is the average waiting time for an ADHD assessment in a) England, b) the North West and c) the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board area.
Answer: For the first time, NHS England published management information on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) waits at a national level on 29 May 2025 as part of its ADHD data improvement plan, and has also released technical guidance to integrated ...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordADHD: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100440More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many people are on a waiting list for an ADHD assessment in a) England, b) the North West and c) the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board area.
Answer: For the first time, NHS England published management information on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) waits at a national level on 29 May 2025 as part of its ADHD data improvement plan, and has also released technical guidance to integrated ...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSewage: Pollution ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100412More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with utility companies on investing their profits into sewage spill prevention and improving infrastructure.
Answer: The Secretary of State regularly meets with stakeholders including water companies to discuss a range of issues. £104 billion is being invested to upgrade crumbling pipes and sewage treatment works across the country. This includes over £10 billion to imp...
Answered 6 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordIVF: SurrogacyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99884More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure equitable access to funding for IVF surrogacy for people post cancer treatment.
Answer: Funding decisions for fertility services, including cases where a surrogate may be involved, are made by integrated care boards (ICBs), which are responsible for commissioning services based on the clinical needs of their populations. We expect ICBs to co...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRockstar Games: DismissalDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99869More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to provide support to people who claim to have been sacked for trying to unionise whilst working at Rockstar North.
Answer: The government is looking into the matters in relation to Rockstar North. Section 152 of the Trade Union Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 protects employees from dismissal for being or seeking to be a member of a trade union. An employee who cons...
Answered 23 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordEvri: Minimum WageDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99868More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has had recent discussions with Evri on paying their workers the minimum wage.
Answer: The passing of the Employment Rights Act, and measures such as the creation of the Fair Work Agency, will create an economy that balances flexibility and security. In doing so, we will ensure an environment where working people and businesses can succeed ...
Answered 2 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDelivery Services: StandardsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99867More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with Evri and other delivery companies on leaving parcels unattended on doorsteps.
Answer: It is unacceptable for delivery companies to leave parcels unattended on doorsteps where that has not been requested by a customer. The government wants to see all operators provide a good level of service, including incorporating customers’ preferences o...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordVorasidenibDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99268More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he expects the drug Vorsidenib (Voranigo) to be made available to treat adults and children aged 12 years and over with grade 2 astrocytoma or oligodendroglioma carrying a susceptible IDH1 or
Answer: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is the independent body that makes evidence-based recommendations on whether new medicines should be routinely funded by the National Health Service based on an assessment of clinical and cost e...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNaloxone: Public ConsultationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93958More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he plans to publish a consultation on access to naloxone.
Answer: Naloxone is a lifesaving medicine that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose, including highly potent synthetic opioids which are growing in prevalence in the United Kingdom. It is more important than ever to increase access to naloxone products, whi...
Answered 19 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordNaloxoneDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93957More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what his planned timeline is for the establishment of the naloxone supply network coordinators.
Answer: Naloxone is a lifesaving medicine that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose, including highly potent synthetic opioids which are growing in prevalence in the United Kingdom. It is more important than ever to increase access to naloxone products, whi...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
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