Damien Egan MP: written questions
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Defence: Skilled WorkersMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 900829More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to improve skills in the defence workforce.
Answer: As the War in Ukraine has proven, we are only as strong as the industry behind it. That is why the Defence Investment Plan reaffirms our £182 million commitment to enhancing defence industry skills across the UK. As part of that, we are launching Defence ...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMultiple OccupationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9161More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of Local Authority’s experience of introducing Article 4 Directions covering Houses in Multiple Occupation; and whether any proposals will be brought
Answer: My Department engages regularly with local authorities about a range of planning matters, including those that have introduced an ‘Article 4’ direction. Between 16 December 2025 and 10 March 2026, we consulted on a new National Planning Policy Framework (...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCompanies House: Revenue and CustomsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9159More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, for what reason Companies House is using Authorised Corporate Service Providers as an alternative method for HMRC contact.
Answer: Authorised Corporate Service Providers (ACSPs) are agents that can verify the identities of their clients and file information with Companies House on their behalf. They are not an alternative method for HMRC contact.
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS: ComplaintsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9158More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department are taking to ensure local Integrated Care Boards are giving adequate resourcing to (a) customer service, (b) complaints and (c) appeals teams.
Answer: It is for integrated care boards (ICBs) to determine how to make best use of their resources to deliver their duties and responsibilities and meet the healthcare needs of their local populations.Specifically on complaints, the Local Authority Social Servi...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordInsurance CompaniesTreasuryTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9157More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department are taking to (a) ensure the compliance of (i) home and (ii) travel insurance firms with their legal obligations and (b) improve consumer protections related to (A) home and (B) travel insu
Answer: The government recognises the important role of home and travel insurance products in building the financial resilience of consumers and protecting them when things go wrong. The Treasury is responsible for setting the overall legal framework for regulati...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3961More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure the timelines set out in the animal welfare strategy are met.
Answer: The Animal Welfare Strategy sets out the priority issues that this Government will address, focusing on the changes and improvements that Defra aim to achieve by 2030. Policies will be delivered throughout this time. This Government will convene regular m...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Services and Social Services: Assistive TechnologyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3959More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of the use and funding of technology enabled care in the NHS and other care settings.
Answer: The Government recognises the significant beneficial impact of technology on patient care. Analysis shows that hospitals that make the changes to plug their systems and processes into the NHS App key features alongside broader clinical, operational, and d...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordState Retirement Pensions: WomenTreasuryTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2885More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what equality impact assessment she has undertaken regarding the effect of the increase in Normal Minimum Pension Age on women, particularly those with primary caring responsibilities.
Answer: The NMPA is the minimum age at which most pension savers can access their pensions without incurring an unauthorised payments tax charge. The increase in Normal Minimum Pension Age (NMPA) from 55 to 57 will take effect from 6 April 2028. It was announced ...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government Pension Scheme: AgeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2884More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of increasing the Normal Minimum Pension Age from 6 April 2028 on members of the Local Government Pension Scheme with fewer th
Answer: HMRC has published details of the general equalities impacts of the increase in Normal Minimum Pension Age. The Finance Act 2022 already includes protections for members of registered pension schemes who have an unqualified right to access their pension b...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue ServicesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2883More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to ensure parity of recognition between Fire Control staff and other operational personnel who contribute to incident response, including thos
Answer: Control staff are a vital part of Fire and Rescue services and it is right that their outstanding work is recognised. Chief Fire Officers, and senior leaders, should ensure that nominations for recognition of deserving members of staff, should be consider...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: MedalsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2882More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the eligibility criteria applied to Fire Control staff for the award of the Platinum Jubilee Medal, Diamond Jubilee Medal, and Gold
Answer: The eligibility criteria for each Jubilee medal were agreed across government, in consultation with the Devolved Administrations, Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories, and approved by the Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals an...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: ConservationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2880More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to support victims of (a) fraud and (b) poor installations under the ECO4 scheme, particularly where relevant companies have gone into administration.
Answer: ECO4 projects must comply with PAS2030 and PAS2035 standards and they are subject to an oversight system which includes energy suppliers, certification bodies, MCS, Trustmark and Ofgem. Certification bodies, MCS and TrustMark have audit and compliance reg...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordBank Services and Legal ProfessionTreasuryTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2878More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to ensure access to a) physical currency, b) banking services and c) legal services in (i) the UK and (ii) Bristol North East constituency.
Answer: The Government recognises that cash continues to be used by millions of people across the UK and in Bristol North East, including those who may be in vulnerable groups or face challenges using alternative payment methods. The Government is committed to ma...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Grid: Capital InvestmentDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2877More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure investment in the national grid, including batteries and other upgrades to capacity.
Answer: Government is working with delivery partners to speed up delivery of network infrastructure and increase grid capacity through reforms to planning, support for communities and strategic network design. Ofgem is responsible for incentivising investment in ...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordTenancy Deposit SchemesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2876More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to help ensure that deposit schemes represent good value for tenants and landlords; and what steps he is taking to ensure the system is transparent.
Answer: The recent extension of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDP) contracts secured significant improvements in value for money and overall performance, including enhanced financial transparency and the introduction of more stretching and relevant Key Performance ...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPassports: Dual NationalityHome OfficeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2874More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps are being taken to ensure that, following the changes to dual-nationality, processing times and document requirements for passport applications remain consistent.
Answer: There have been no changes to the customer guidance for when to expect to receive a passport, or any additional evidence required in support of a passport application, following the enforcement of Electronic Travel Authorisation in February 2026.
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2873More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to help ensure that (a) communications between parents of children with special educational needs and local authorities are transparent and (b) authorities are accountable in their deci
Answer: Local authorities are responsible for identifying, assessing and meeting the needs of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and should communicate openly with children, young people and their families.The SEND Co...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAbsent Voting: FraudMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2872More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his department has made an assessment of levels of prevalence of voting fraud in (a) postal voting, and (b) proxy voting.
Answer: Data on allegations and outcomes of electoral fraud is collected by police forces across the UK and provided to the Electoral Commission. The Electoral Commission publishes this information annually on its website. The Government continues to work closely...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: Bristol and South GloucestershireDepartment for TransportTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2871More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to ensure that local governments, including in Bristol and South Gloucestershire, have the resources available for road maintenance and improvements.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of ensuring that local authorities have the resources needed to maintain and improve their road networks. The Government has therefore confirmed a record £7.3 billion investment into local highways maintenance over...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2870More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what measures her Department will take to ensure adequate support is in place for integrating SEND pupils into mainstream educational settings as part of its planned SEND reforms.
Answer: The department is improving access to specialist support in mainstream settings through an investment of £1.8 billion over the next three years for local area partnerships, including local authorities and Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), to deliver a new Ex...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHomicide: ChildrenForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2869More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what measures the Government is taking to oppose and denounce the use of the death penalty for child executions in other countries.
Answer: The UK continues to oppose the use of capital punishment in all circumstances, including in cases involving child executions, and we regularly make representations to other countries on this issue. We particularly deplore any failure to observe the releva...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Sector: PayTreasuryTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2868More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her department has made of the differences in percentage pay increases between different public sector staff like prison staff, probation officers, nurses, doctors etc.
Answer: The Government hugely values the vital contribution that over 6 million public sector workers make across the UK, delivering the essential public services we all rely on. Pay for most frontline workforces, including nurses, teachers, armed forces and poli...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDisability Living Allowance and Personal Independence PaymentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2867More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what backlog remains outstanding for DLA and PIP applications, and what measures are being taken to speed up processing times for DLA and PIP applications.
Answer: We are committed to ensuring people can access financial support through Disability Living Allowance for children (DLAc) and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in a timely manner. Reducing customer journey times for our claimants is a priority for the De...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRailway Stations: AccessDepartment for TransportTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2865More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure access for those with mobility issues at train stations, including reliable access to lifts, ramps, and waiting rooms.
Answer: We are continuing to deliver the Access for All programme that has made more than 270 stations accessible including 36 in the last two years. In January 2026 we confirmed that 8 Access for All projects will be progressing directly to delivery and 23 proje...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: Care LeaversDepartment for EducationTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2864More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to provide further support to care leavers attending university.
Answer: All eligible care leavers, regardless of age or personal circumstances, who are attending undergraduate higher education courses in the 2026/27 academic year, will be eligible for the maximum loan for living costs, removing key barriers to accessing educa...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
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