Chris Vince MP: written questions
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Written questions
Homelessness and Sleeping Rough: HarlowMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 901203More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what progress her Department has made on tackling rough sleeping and homelessness in Harlow.
Answer: In March there were zero families in B&Bs over 6 weeks in Harlow and Epping Forest council areas, and there were zero people sleeping rough long-term in Epping Forest or Uttlesford in June. This indicates that encouraging progress is already being mad...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCooperativesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 908100More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on coordinating the work of the Co-operative Development Unit across Government.
Answer: My department is working across Government to deliver our manifesto commitment to double the size of the co-operative and mutuals sector, following the commitment to establish a Co-operatives Development Unit in the Pride in Place Strategy.
Answered 5 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDeveloping Countries: CooperativesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 908080More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of co-operative models on international development.
Answer: The Government is modernising its approach to development, moving from donors to investors, from delivering services to supporting systems, from providing grants to utilising our expertise, and from international interventions to supporting local solution...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTemporary Accommodation: HarlowMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 907211More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to help reduce the number of families in temporary accommodation in Harlow constituency.
Answer: We must tackle the root causes of homelessness and move away from a crisis response towards preventing homelessness in the first place to reduce the number of families in temporary accommodation. That’s why our National Plan to End Homelessness sets out h...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDefending Democracy TaskforceHome OfficeTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 907059More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent progress the Defending Democracy Taskforce has made on protecting democratic institutions.
Answer: The Taskforce is driving forward a whole of government response to the threats to our democratic institutions.Recent progress includes developing new legislation to address the abhorrent harassment and intimidation experienced by elected representatives, ...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: ChildrenDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99041More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent estimate his Department has made of the number of households affected by the two child limit policy that are (a) two earner couple households and (b) two earner couple households in which bo
Answer: a) This information is available as part of routinely released statistical series: Universal Credit claimants statistics on the two child limit policy, April 2025 - GOV.UK b) In April 2025, 3,700 couple households where both parents were earning at least ...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordChildren: PovertyWomen and EqualitiesTabled 4 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 906827More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to reduce inequalities experienced by children in poverty.
Answer: Tackling child poverty is a moral mission for this Government. Your background should not determine what you can go onto achieve in lifeOur recently published landmark Child Poverty Strategy sets out the steps we are taking to reduce child poverty in the ...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordUK Health Security AgencyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50343More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress his Department has made on the relocation of the UK Health Security Agency.
Answer: The Government is conscious of the need for a decision on the future site of the UK Health Security Agency’s high-containment facilities, to ensure the nation’s health is protected long-term. The Government is currently deciding which location is best sui...
Answered 15 May 2025
Original Parliament recordEconomic Growth: WalesWales OfficeTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 903072More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on increasing economic growth in Wales.
Answer: Kickstarting economic growth is at the heart of our Plan for Change. Since coming into government, I have worked with UK and Welsh Government colleagues to drive over £1.5 billion in private investment from the likes of Eren Holding and Copenhagen Infrast...
Answered 12 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordEconomic Growth: TechnologyTreasuryTabled 26 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 902993More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to increase economic growth through new technologies.
Answer: New technologies will drive growth across our economy.The Government has committed to taking forward all 50 recommendations from the AI Opportunities Action Plan.We also launched the Tech Adoption review to ensure that the Industrial Strategy’s high growt...
Answered 4 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordPlanning Permission: PublicityMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15985More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of allowing online publications to be used to advertise public planning notifications.
Answer: Planning law requires local planning authorities to publicise planning applications through various means, including site notices, advertisements in local newspapers, and publishing information on their website. We are exploring ways to enhance community ...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordWriting: StandardsDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14518More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment her Department has made of trends in the standard of writing in (a) primary schools, (b) secondary schools and (c) universities since 2015.
Answer: High and rising school standards are at the heart of the government’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity and give every child the best life chances. The government has established an independent Curriculum and Assessment Review which will seek ...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordGender Based ViolenceMinistry of JusticeTabled 14 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14425More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to ensure that victims of (a) violence against women and girls and (b) rape (i) receive adequate access to justice and (ii) do not have long waits for court dates.
Answer: The Government was elected with a landmark mission to halve violence against women and girls (VAWG) within a decade. Timely and effective justice are central to this mission and to increasing victim confidence in the justice system.We have announced that ...
Answered 22 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordVJ Day: AnniversariesMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11956More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department plans to take steps to recognise people who were prisoners of war in the Far East at any VJ Day 80th anniversary commemoration.
Answer: The 80th anniversary of VJ Day in August 2025, led by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, will serve as a significant occasion to honour the service and sacrifice of all those who served in the Far East and brought the Second World War to an end....
Answered 8 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordVJ Day: AnniversariesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11533More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to recognise the 80th anniversary of VJ Day in 2025.
Answer: The 80th anniversary of Victory Over Japan (VJ) Day in August 2025 will be an important opportunity to commemorate the service and sacrifice of those who finally brought the Second World War to a close. As the Chancellor announced in the Budget, the Gover...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPrincess Alexandra Hospital: ConstructionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9854More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the (a) business case status and (b) RIBA stage is of the new Princess Alexandra Hospital scheme.
Answer: The standard process confirming the total funding amount for major infrastructure projects involves the review and approval of a Full Business Case. All trusts in the programme have previously received indicative funding allocations to support planning, h...
Answered 22 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPrincess Alexandra Hospital: ConstructionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9853More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what funding had been allocated for the (a) new Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow scheme and (b) New Hospital Programme by 2 July 2024.
Answer: The standard process confirming the total funding amount for major infrastructure projects involves the review and approval of a Full Business Case. All trusts in the programme have previously received indicative funding allocations to support planning, h...
Answered 22 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPrincess Alexandra Hospital: ConstructionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9852More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how much funding the new Princess Alexandra Hospital scheme has received up to the end of the 2023/24 financial year.
Answer: The standard process confirming the total funding amount for major infrastructure projects involves the review and approval of a Full Business Case. All trusts in the programme have previously received indicative funding allocations to support planning, h...
Answered 22 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPrincess Alexandra Hospital: ConstructionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9851More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the cost of the new Princess Alexandra Hospital scheme.
Answer: The standard process confirming the total funding amount for major infrastructure projects involves the review and approval of a Full Business Case. All trusts in the programme have previously received indicative funding allocations to support planning, h...
Answered 22 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCare Workers: Domestic AbuseDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9329More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support care workers to recognise the signs of domestic violence.
Answer: Care Quality Commission regulated providers have a key role in safeguarding adults. All relevant professions are subject to employer checks and controls, and employers in the health and care sector must satisfy themselves regarding the skills and competen...
Answered 24 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSir Frederick Gibberd CollegeDepartment for EducationTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4829More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of the unsuccessful module building project on students at Sir Frederick Gibberd school in Harlow.
Answer: The department has not completed a formal assessment of the impact of the Caledonian building works on pupils. However, the department is aware of the significant disruption for the school and pupils. The department continues to work closely with the trus...
Answered 19 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordUK Trade with EUDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 27 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 900189More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to remove barriers to trade with the EU.
Answer: The Department is working with the European Union and Members States to break down trade barriers. As part of this agenda, we need effective ongoing dialogue with both British businesses and the European Union. As part of this, later today, Minister Thoma...
Answered 5 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordGender Based ViolenceHome OfficeTabled 23 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1402More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps the Government plans to take to tackle violence against women and girls.
Answer: This Government will treat tackling violence against women and girls as a national emergency and will use every tool to target perpetrators and address the root causes of violence. The scale of violence against women and girls in our country is intolerabl...
Answered 29 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordTaxis: LicensingDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 277More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the Deregulation Act 2015 on the number and proportion of licences to operate taxis within local authority areas that were granted by other local author
Answer: The Deregulation Act 2015 enabled Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) operators to sub-contract bookings to each other across licensing boundaries, but the legislation has always allowed taxis and PHVs to operate outside of the area in which they are licensed. Tax...
Answered 26 Jul 2024
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