Dan Carden MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
Nepal and Tibet: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26609More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the level of risk of further humanitarian disasters due to flooding around the Nepal-Tibet border 1) in the rest of 2026 and 2) in
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) considers there to be a significant risk of further flooding in the high-mountain terrain along the Nepal-China border throughout the remainder of this year's monsoon season. This risk is likely to r...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNepal and Tibet: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26608More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department has taken and plans to take to support rescue efforts and humanitarian relief following the flooding on the Nepal-Tibet border.
Answer: The UK is providing up to £5 million to support the most urgent humanitarian needs in Nepal, announced on 27 August by the Prime Minister. The funding will support the Government of Nepal's response efforts through a combination of UN, Red Cross and NGO i...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPoultry: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26607More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of differences in animal welfare and meat quality between UK-grown chickens and imported chicken meat sold in the UK.
Answer: As set out in the Animal Welfare Strategy, the government is considering how we can support voluntary efforts to move away from the use of fast-growing meat chicken breeds. The Department has not made such assessments of comparison between UK-grown chicke...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPoultry: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26606More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of UK-grown chickens in comparison with those farmed in other countries, particularly with regards to 1) animal welfare, 2) animal lifespan and
Answer: As set out in the Animal Welfare Strategy, the government is considering how we can support voluntary efforts to move away from the use of fast-growing meat chicken breeds. The Department has not made such assessments of comparison between UK-grown chicke...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPoultry: RegulationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26605More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what further legislative actions her Department is considering to mandate or ban the use of specific breeds of chicken in UK farming.
Answer: There are currently no plans to mandate or ban the use of specific breeds of chicken. As set out in the Animal Welfare Strategy, the government is considering how it can support voluntary efforts to move away from the use of fast-growing meat chicken bree...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPoultryDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26604More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her department has made of the scale of the use of fast-growing chicken breeds in the UK, both in terms of UK farming and UK retail sales.
Answer: Current estimates are that around 95% of meat chickens in the UK are fast growing breeds. The Department has not assessed the scale of the use of fast-growing chicken breeds in the UK in terms of UK retail sales.
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordFractures: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18686More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress is being made towards establishing Fracture Liaison Services across all NHS trusts by 2030.
Answer: Our 10-Year Health Plan committed to rolling out Fracture Liaison Services by 2030, and outlines our vision for a more devolved health service.We are acting across the whole pathway of fracture prevention. This includes improving access to diagnosis, supp...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Experiments: ResearchDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18685More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of adopting the legislative framework championed by Animal Free Research UK known as Herbie's Law.
Answer: The Government has assessed that the UK’s existing legal framework already requires animals to be used in science only where no validated alternative exists. Through the Replacing Animals in Science strategy, we are accelerating the development, validatio...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordNigeria: AbductionForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12223More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has had discussions with her Nigerian counterpart on the recent kidnapping of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the statement I made to the House on 27 November 2025 (HCWS1105), where I addressed the security challenges facing Nigeria due to the activities of terrorist groups and criminal bandits, and set out how the UK is supporting the N...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordWater: Social TariffsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126667More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of introducing a national social tariff for water bills.
Answer: The Government is working with industry to keep support schemes under review to ensure that vulnerable customers are supported. We will look at ways to drive more consistency across the schemes and increase awareness of the support consumers can access. W...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: Liverpool WaltonDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125496More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to support people with rising fuel costs in Liverpool Walton constituency.
Answer: Fuel markets are governed by competition and consumer law, overseen by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The Government and the CMA are closely monitoring petrol and diesel prices in light of instability in the Middle East, and the Chancellor a...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDogs: InsuranceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125096More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance her Department has issued to dog owners on changes to public liability insurance through the Dogs Trust Companion Club scheme from 1 July 2026.
Answer: Defra has contacted all registered owners to inform them of the change to insurance, notifying them that no action is required from owners at this stage. Defra has also updated its GOV.UK page. Defra is working to ensure owners of banned breed dogs are ab...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCare Homes and Hospitals: VisitsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125003More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will outline a timeline for legislative proposals to guarantee visiting rights of family and friends of vulnerable people in health and social care settings.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of maintaining meaningful contact between people receiving care and their family and friends. Care Quality Commission Regulation 9A places a legal duty on health and social care providers to facilitate visiting, an...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren: DisadvantagedDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124937More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of levels of NHS funding for children living in areas of high deprivation and inequality.
Answer: The Government is committed to raising the healthiest generation of children ever and to ensuring that all children can access timely support that meets their health needs. We are delivering on the vision for neighbourhood health set out in the 10-Year He...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDental Services: DisadvantagedDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124936More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve access to NHS dental care for (a) children and (b) adults in deprived areas.
Answer: We are aware of the challenges faced in accessing a dentist. The responsibility for commissioning primary care services, including National Health Service dentistry, to meet the needs of the local population has been delegated to the integrated care board...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUrinary Tract InfectionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124218More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve (a) awareness and (b) treatment of (i) chronic and (ii) recurrent urinary tract infections.
Answer: The Department recognises the impact that chronic and recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) can have on patients’ quality of life, and is committed to improving awareness, diagnosis, and treatment.The Government is funding work to understand the resea...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHighway Code: PublicityDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124182More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent steps her Department has taken to increase awareness of (a) Rule 178 of the Highway Code and (b) the Code more broadly.
Answer: Improving road safety is one of my Department’s highest priorities. Injuries and fatalities from road collisions caused by driving are unacceptable, and this Government will work hard to prevent these tragedies for all road users. That is why on 7 Januar...
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAllied Health Professions: Labour TurnoverDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124180More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of NHS retention of (a) podiatrists and (b) other specialised healthcare professionals.
Answer: As set out in the 10-Year Health Plan, the Government is committed to making the National Health Service the best place to work, by supporting and retaining our hardworking and dedicated healthcare professionals.Podiatrists are part of the Allied Health P...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFurther Education: Liverpool WaltonDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120958More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what capital funding is available to education providers in Liverpool Walton seeking to increase post-16 education and training capacity.
Answer: In December 2025, the government announced that almost half of the £375 million Post‑16 Capacity Fund would be devolved to strategic authorities to support further education colleges, sixth‑form colleges and 16 to 19 academies in expanding estate capacity...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFurther Education: Liverpool WaltonDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120957More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment her Department has made of the availability of post-16 provision in Liverpool Walton.
Answer: The department is working closely with Liverpool City Council and local general further education (FE) colleges to ensure there is sufficient post-16 provision in Liverpool Walton and the wider city region.In October 2025, we published the Post-16 Educati...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDomicilTreasuryTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119998More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the interaction between the Temporary Repatriation Facility (TRF) and the Transfer of Assets Abroad rules, and whether that could affect the revenue the OBR forecast from t
Answer: Interactions between the Temporary Repatriation Facility and the Transfer of Assets Abroad legislation were taken into consideration throughout policy development of the Temporary Repatriation Facility and the drafting of the legislation. The Government a...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRents: IncreasesTreasuryTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117871More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of rent stabilisation on inflation.
Answer: Forecasting the economy, including the impact of Government policy decisions on inflation, is the responsibility of the independent Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). The OBR set out its latest assessment of policy measures in its Spring Forecast 202...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRents: IncreasesTreasuryTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117870More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of rent inflation plays on levels of in-work poverty.
Answer: According to the latest ONS data, annual rental price inflation slowed to 3.5% in January 2026, after peaking at 9.1% in March 2024. However, the Government recognises the pressure that rental inflation places on the finances of working households in the ...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRents: IncreasesTreasuryTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117869More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of rent inflation on the level of disposable incomes and consumer spending.
Answer: According to the latest ONS data, annual rental price slowed to 3.5% in January 2026, after peaking at 9.1% in March 2024. However, the Government recognises the pressure that rental inflation places on the finances of households in the private rental sec...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRentsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117868More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has assessed the potential merits of piloting rent stabilisation in areas with persistently high levels of rent inflation.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 78220 on 20 October 2025.
Answered 13 Mar 2026
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