Chris Ward MP: written questions
14 published records · newest first.
Written questions
Postal Services: StandardsDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 10 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 29082More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what steps he is taking to improve Royal Mail delivery performance, including in Saltdean and Rottingdean.
Answer: The government has been clear that Royal Mail’s quality of service has not been good enough. The government has discussed Royal Mail’s performance with the company and Ofcom, as the independent regulator, and they know there is more to do to improve stabi...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordA259: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 29028More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress she has made on plans to improve and upgrade the A259 coast road.
Answer: The proposed A259 South Coast Road Corridor scheme, promoted by East Sussex County Council (ESCC), is part of the Department’s Major Road Network/Large Local Majors (MRN/LLM) Programme and is currently at Strategic Outline Case (SOC) stage.The Department ...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity Health Services: East SussexDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 29026More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what consideration she has given to establishing a new NHS community health hub in Peacehaven.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 14 July to Question 17076.
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPark HomesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29015More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to improve protections for renters and owners of park homes.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordPark Homes: SalesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29013More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department has assessed the potential merits of amending the rules on the sales commission charges on park homes.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordUniversitiesDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 901346More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to support universities.
Answer: The Government recognises the vital role that universities play in delivering opportunity, supporting skills, driving innovation and contributing to economic growth across the country.While higher education providers are responsible for managing their own...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordTransgender People: DiscriminationWomen and EqualitiesTabled 7 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 27783More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking to help tackle discrimination against trans people.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: Government AssistanceTreasuryTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27128More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what fiscal steps his Department is taking to support pubs and the hospitality sector.
Answer: The Government recognises the value pubs and hospitality venues bring and the challenges they face. As such, the Government has announced a 20% cut to business rates bills for pubs from April 2027. This is in addition to the 15% relief off 2025/2026 bills...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordVeterans: LGBT+ PeopleMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26800More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent estimate he has made of the number of people supported through the LGBT+ Financial Recognition Scheme; and what further steps he plans to take to ensure all eligible LGBT+ veterans are able to access
Answer: As of 1 September 2026, the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme had received 1,716 applications and paid out more than £58 million. With fewer than 100 days remaining before the Scheme closes, Defence has intensified its awareness campaign to reach as many ...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren: Social MediaDepartment for EducationTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26799More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of regulations protecting child influencers and child content producers from exploitation and harm; and what assessment she has made of the potential meri
Answer: During the passage of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act, the government committed to review The Children (Performance and Activities) (England) Regulations 2014 and will do so in the future. These regulations currently cover public performances and...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26798More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department plans to take to restore Official Development Assistance allocations in this Parliament; and if he will set out a path to do so.
Answer: The Government is committed to returning to spending 0.7 per cent of Gross National Income (GNI) on Official Development Assistance (ODA) as soon as fiscal circumstances allow.
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordImran KhanForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26797More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with the Pakistani authorities concerning the detention and wellbeing of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Answer: While Pakistan's judicial processes are a domestic matter, we are clear that the Pakistani authorities need to respect fundamental freedoms, including the right to a fair trial, due process, humane detention and access to appropriate medical treatment. Th...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEnding Homelessness in Communities FundMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24767More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many and what percentage of applicants were accepted for the current funding round for the Ending Homeless in Communities Fund.
Answer: The Government is providing £47 million through the Ending Homelessness in Communities Fund, the largest multi-year commitment to the voluntary, community and faith sector on homelessness. The fund is helping organisations strengthen community-based suppo...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEnding Homelessness in Communities FundMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24766More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of increasing funding for the Ending Homeless in Communities Fund.
Answer: The Government is providing £47 million through the Ending Homelessness in Communities Fund, the largest multi-year commitment to the voluntary, community and faith sector on homelessness. The fund is helping organisations strengthen community-based suppo...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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