Dan Norris MP: written questions
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Written questions
Deer: HuntingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27393More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the Government has made an estimate of the number of organised deer hunts that operated under exemptions relating to the flushing of deer to guns in 2024/25.
Answer: No, this Government has not made such an estimate.
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordInvestment: CooperativesTreasuryTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 25955More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of modern capital instruments to enable non-member investment in co-operatives.
Answer: The Government wants to ensure that the law governing co-operatives and community benefit societies supports their growth. That is why the Government is funding the Law Commission’s independent review of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Ac...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCooperatives: North East Somerset and HanhamTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 19800More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to support the growth of co-operatives in North East Somerset and Hanham constituency.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting the growth of the co-operatives and mutuals sector and recognises its important role in driving competition, financial inclusion and consumer choice. Since Mansion House 2024, the Government has been delivering a ...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity Assets: South WestMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 19799More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what progress the Co-operative Development Unit has made in promoting co-operative and community ownership in the West of England.
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. The government...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity Assets: South WestMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 19798More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to support community ownership of local assets in the West of England.
Answer: Community spaces have a significant role to play in developing social networks, encouraging community participation, and promoting civic pride. Through the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026, we are empowering communities with the intro...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordRetail Trade: North East Somerset and HanhamMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 19797More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to support high streets in North East Somerset and Hanham constituency.
Answer: To restore high streets, we have announced measures to tackle organised crime, cut business rates for pubs, and stop the spread of vape shops and gambling outlets. Later this year, we will publish a High Streets Strategy, setting out the longer-term plan ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Labour MobilityMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 19796More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the redeployment opportunities available to long-serving Skill Zone 1 employees in the West of England, including older members of staff.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence has not conducted a specific assessment of redeployment opportunities for long-serving Skill Zone 1 (SZ1) employees in the West of England, including older members of staff. Opportunities for redeployment are available through vaca...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmy Reserve and University Officers Training Corps: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 19795More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what support will be provided to caretakers across the Army Reserve and University Officers’ Training Corps estate who need to secure alternative accommodation.
Answer: The Army Caretaker Review remains ongoing and no final decisions have been made. Consultation on the proposed implementation plan is taking place with the recognised trade unions. Affected employees have been informed of the proposal and indicative timeli...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmy Reserve and University Officers Training Corps: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 19794More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many caretaker posts across the Army Reserve and University Officers’ Training Corps estate will be required to leave tied accommodation by 31 March 2027.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to question 23599 on the 7 September 2026.https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-08-28/23599
Answered 25 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Services: AutismDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 19793More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that the development of the National Care Service meets the needs of autistic adults who require long-term social care support.
Answer: On 29 July, the Prime Minister set out his objectives to reform the social care system, and brought forward the timetable for Baroness Casey’s commission to inform that reform programme. More information is available at the following link:https://www.gov....
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSports: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17943More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how much funding Sports England has provided to Development Sports; and what estimate has been made of how many people will use this programme.
Answer: The Sport for Development Coalition received Sport England National Lottery funding between March 2022 and December 2025 totalling £773,334. Rather than delivering programmes itself, the Coalition acts as the collective voice for the sport-for-development...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPupils: AbsenteeismDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17942More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many fixed penalty notices for school absences were issued in Bath, North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire in the last academic year.
Answer: For unauthorised school absences during the 2024/25 academic year, Bath and North East Somerset issued 1,014 penalty notices and South Gloucestershire issued 2,043 penalty notices.A new national framework for penalty notices came into effect from August 2...
Answered 3 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordGeothermal PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17941More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits geothermal heat systems which use the water in flooded former coalmines.
Answer: I refer the hon Member to the answer given to him on 20th October 2025 to Question UIN 7797.
Answered 21 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: Cultural HeritageDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17940More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of heritage railways on the economy.
Answer: The Government does not hold data on the economic impact of heritage railways on the UK economy. DCMS official statistics currently uses the Standard Industry Classification (SIC) code 91.03 Operation of historic sites and similar visitor attractions as a...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Licences: DisqualificationDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17939More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, on how many occasions the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has withdrawn driving licences after receiving notification that the licence holder was medically unfit to drive in the last 5 years.
Answer: It is vital for road safety that, when the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is made aware of a condition that could affect an individual’s ability to drive safely, they ensure that the required medical standards are met before a licence is issue...
Answered 21 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAdult Education: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17938More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many publicly-funded adult education classes were provided in each year since 2023.
Answer: The number of publicly funded adult education classes is not held by the department.The number of adult learners undertaking education and training learning in England is published in the Further education and skills accredited official statistics publica...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Welfare: WaterDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17937More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will provide guidance on the welfare of animals during a hosepipe bans.
Answer: Defra’s Codes of Practice for the Welfare of Dogs, Cats and Horses advise owners about the importance of temperature control to avoid them becoming too hot or too cold, as well as not leaving them in unsuitable places like conservatories and vehicles duri...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment Assessment ReviewDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17936More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many responses to the Timms Review have been received from people living in the South West.
Answer: The Timms Review Call for Evidence was open to anyone who wished to contribute and received over 38,000 responses. The response form did not ask participants to provide information about their geographic location. Therefore, we do not hold the data reques...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBritish Business Bank: South WestDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17700More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many businesses in the South West have received support through the British Business Bank.
Answer: The British Business Bank reports that its South West Investment Fund has supported 203 businesses across the South West since its launch. The Fund has provided £51.8 million in direct investment and attracted a further £48.1 million in private sector fun...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPupils: AbsenteeismDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17699More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of trends in the level of persistent absence in schools in South Gloucestershire and Bath and North East Somerset.
Answer: Absence is a key barrier to opportunity. For children to achieve and thrive they need to be in school. The department is committed to improving the attendance of all pupils. Thanks to the efforts of the sector, we saw record improvements in 2024/25 with a...
Answered 4 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordRespect OrdersHome OfficeTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17698More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what demographic data her Department plans to collect on the number of Respect Orders issued.
Answer: Through the Crime and Policing Act 2026, The Home Office is introducing a mandatory anti-social behaviour (ASB) data reporting duty to improve our understanding of ASB and how it is being tackled locally, which will include use of Respect Orders. The firs...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDigital Technology: Older PeopleDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17697More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of trends in the level of digital exclusion among older people.
Answer: The Government’s ambition is simple: everyone, whatever their circumstances, should be able to get connected and get online, safely and with confidence In 2025, 20% of those aged 75+ do not have home internet access compared to 5% across all age groups. T...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordGreat Western Railway: Mobile PhonesDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17696More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of mobile signal coverage on GWR trains.
Answer: The Department has not made a specific assessment of the adequacy of mobile signal coverage on Great Western Railway (GWR) services. However, the Department has secured funding to deploy low earth orbit satellite technology on mainline trains which will s...
Answered 4 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordProcurement: South WestCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17695More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what proportion of Government procurement spending went to SMEs in the South West in the last financial year.
Answer: The Cabinet Office does not hold a central record of regional procurement spending for SMEs, meaning the figure for spend to SMEs in the South West last year is unavailable.
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordRespiratory Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17694More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will introduce a respiratory Modern Service Framework.
Answer: The Government will consider long-term conditions for future waves of modern service frameworks (MSFs), including respiratory conditions. The criteria for determining other conditions for future MSFs will be based on where there is potential for rapid and...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
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