Dan Norris MP: written questions 2025
191 published records · newest first.
Written questions
Schools: Mental Health ServicesDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58563More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to improve mental health support for children in schools in North East Somerset and Hanham constituency.
Answer: This government is committed to improving mental health support for all children and young people, including those in North East Somerset and Hanham. This is critical to high and rising standards in schools and breaking down barriers to opportunity, helpi...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordApprentices: North East Somerset and HanhamDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58562More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to improve training opportunities in (a) construction and (b) healthcare for people in North East Somerset and Hanham constituency.
Answer: The government is reforming the apprenticeships offer into a new growth and skills offer, providing greater flexibility for employers and learners.From August, the offer will include new foundation apprenticeships for young people, as well as shorter-dura...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordApprentices: North East Somerset and HanhamDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58558More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to improve access to apprenticeships in North East Somerset and Hanham constituency.
Answer: This government is transforming the apprenticeships offer into a new growth and skills offer, which will provide greater flexibility to employers and learners across the country, including in North East Somerset and Hanham, and support the industrial stra...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAmmunition: LeadDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58557More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when he plans to respond to the Health and Safety Executive's report entitled Agency Opinion on the Annex 15 Dossier on the Proposal for a Restriction: Lead in Ammunition, published on
Answer: Defra has received the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) final opinion on a proposed UK REACH Restriction on lead in ammunition and we are assessing their proposals. Given the need to work through the detail of HSE’s proposal a decision is expected in d...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBank Services: North East Somerset and HanhamTreasuryTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58556More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to protect face-to-face banking services for people in North East Somerset and Hanham constituency.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of face-to-face banking to communities, businesses and high streets in North East Somerset and Hanham, and across the country. This is why the Government is working closely with industry to roll out 350 banking hub...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58555More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to review the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 to accelerate the transition to animal-free (a) research and (b) testing methodology.
Answer: This Government will soon publish a strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods. It will set out how we can build on our support by creating a research and innovation system that replaces animal testing with alternati...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal Experiments: LicensingHome OfficeTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58554More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many project licences for animal testing have been approved in the last five years; and what proportion of those included conditions requiring the use of New Approach Methodologies where available
Answer: The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 does not allow testing on animals where there is a validated non-animal alternative available that would achieve the scientific outcomes sought.The number of project licences granted are published in the Regula...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58553More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to phase out the LD50 toxicity test as an initial step to end animal testing.
Answer: The Government is committed to the development of non-animal alternatives and will publish a strategy to support their development, validation and adoption later this year.Significant progress has been made on validating alternative methods, including the...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: GardensCabinet OfficeTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58140More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether estates managed by the Government Property Agency took part in No Mow May.
Answer: The Government Property Agency (GPA) does not manage participation of No Mow May centrally. However, estates are encouraged to take part in such initiatives if operationally feasible on a site by site basis. As such several sites took part across the GPA ...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBus ServicesDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58139More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential implications for its policies of the report by the Urban Mobility Partnership entitled Community Bus Partnerships: A proposition to deliver improved loca
Answer: The government’s reforms to bus services are designed to empower local authorities to improve services to better meet the needs of their communities. The government introduced the Bus Services (No.2) Bill last year, which will increase the powers availabl...
Answered 11 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Transport: Care LeaversDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58138More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to support access to public transport for care leavers.
Answer: This government recognises the importance of supporting care leavers and is keeping public transport accessible and affordable for them with the £3 cap on single bus fares in England outside London and investment of over £1 billion to improve bus service ...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGeothermal Power: FinanceDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58137More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of providing funding for projects to generate geothermal energy from former coal mines that have been flooded.
Answer: The Government recognises that mine water heat shows good potential as a renewable source for heat networks. The technology was eligible for support through the Heat Network Investment Project from 2018 and is currently eligible for funding from the Green...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordApprentices: North East Somerset and HanhamDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56726More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of proposed changes to apprenticeships on (a) young people and (b) businesses in North East Somerset and Hanham constituency.
Answer: This government’s first mission is to kickstart economic growth. We know that across the country skills gaps are holding back business growth and that we need to support employers to invest in skills training. That is why we are transforming the apprentic...
Answered 11 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: North East Somerset and HanhamDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56725More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to improve SEND provision in North East Somerset and Hanham constituency.
Answer: The government’s ambition for all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is that they will achieve and thrive, and lead happy, healthy and productive lives. The department is working closely with experts on SEND r...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 3 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56724More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions her Department plans to have with industry stakeholders on the development of a roadmap for phasing out the use of animals in scientific research.
Answer: The Labour Manifesto includes a commitment to “partner with scientists, industry, and civil society as we work towards the phasing out of animal testing” and the Government is drafting a strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of altern...
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordElectronic Government: North East Somerset and HanhamDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 3 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56723More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to improve the accessibility of government digital services in North East Somerset & Hanham constituency.
Answer: The Government published its Digital Inclusion Action Plan in February 2025, which outlines the first five actions we are taking over the next year to boost digital inclusion in every corner of the UK, including North East Somerset & Hanham. These wil...
Answered 11 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDigital Technology: North East Somerset and HanhamDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 3 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56722More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to improve digital inclusion in North East Somerset and Hanham constituency.
Answer: The Government published its Digital Inclusion Action Plan in February 2025, which outlines the first five actions we are taking over the next year to boost digital inclusion in every corner of the UK, including North East Somerset & Hanham. These wil...
Answered 11 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPensions: ReformDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 3 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56721More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the proposed reforms to the pensions markets on people in North Somerset and Hanham.
Answer: This Government introduced its Pensions Scheme Bill on 5th June. This will legislate for a smaller number of bigger, better governed, better value pension providers investing in a wider range of productive assets. The Bill will also legislate for wider ch...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 3 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56720More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of her proposals for reducing business rates for shops, pubs and leisure businesses on SMEs in North East Somerset and Hanham constituency.
Answer: From April 2026, the Government intends to introduce permanently lower tax rates for retail, hospitality, and leisure (RHL) properties with rateable values below £500,000. This permanent tax cut will ensure that they benefit from much-needed certainty and...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHCRG Care Group: ContractsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56719More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to monitor the potential impact of the award of the contract for adult and community services to HCRG Care Group on patient care.
Answer: The Department has received requests asking my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to use the powers under Schedule 10A of the National Health Service Act 2006 to call-in the award of the contract for adult and community serv...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: ApplicationsHome OfficeTabled 3 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56718More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will implement service standards for decisions for visa applications.
Answer: Visa processing times are published on the GOV.UK website. https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/visa-processing-times Applications made outside the UK: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/visa-processing-times-applications-outside-the-ukApplications made in ...
Answered 11 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordUK Trade with EU: North East Somerset and HanhamDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54609More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the revised UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement on North East Somerset & Hanham constituency.
Answer: The deal that the Government struck with the EU delivers on what the British public voted for last year. It slashes red tape and bureaucracy; boosts British exporters; and will add nearly £9 billion to the UK economy by 2040. This will benefit the South W...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordLiving Wage and Minimum Wage: North East Somerset and HanhamDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54608More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes to the (a) national minimum wage and (b) national living wage on people in North East Somerset and Hanham constituency.
Answer: The Government published an Impact Assessment for the 2025 National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates, which includes a breakdown of the expected impacts by region. Constituency-level estimates are not available due to greater data reliability i...
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAnti-social Behaviour: North East Somerset and HanhamHome OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54607More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to tackle anti-social behaviour in communities in North East Somerset & Hanham constituency.
Answer: Tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) and the harm it causes is a top priority for this Government and a key part of our Safer Streets Mission.The Government’s Plan for Change details our commitment to reduce ASB, including a dedicated lead officer in eve...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: North East Somerset and HanhamDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54606More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the re-structured Board of Trade on small and medium-sized businesses in North East Somerset & Hanham constituency.
Answer: The restructured Board of Trade is charged with enhancing support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including those in North East Somerset & Hanham. With a renewed focus on championing UK exports, the Board-comprising experienced business...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament record
Published records only — not a full account of an MP’s work. How we work →