Daniel Francis MP: written questions
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Written questions
Hospitals: DisabilityDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15575More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the current number of Changing Places toilets in hospitals.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of ensuring the privacy, dignity, and safety of all patients in National Health Service hospitals. No assessment has been made of the current number of Changing Places toilets in hospitals; however, national guidan...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordLandlords and Letting Agents: Accountability and Disclosure of InformationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13675More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to ensure greater accountability and transparency from landlords and managing agents.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 85213 on 4 November 2025 and the Written Ministerial Statement made on 15 July (HCWS270).
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordLeasehold: Service ChargesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13674More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to improve protection for leaseholders from increases in service charges.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 85213 on 4 November 2025 and the Written Ministerial Statement made on 15 July (HCWS270).
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPostal Services: BexleyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13673More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department holds Royal Mail sorting office delivery data to postcodes (a) DA6, (b) DA7 and (c) DA16.
Answer: The government does not hold Royal Mail delivery data by postcode or by sorting office.Royal Mail is an independent business, and the government does not have a role in its day‑to‑day operational business. Ofcom is the independent regulator of postal serv...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPostal ServicesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13672More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department holds Royal Mail delivery data by sorting office.
Answer: The government does not hold Royal Mail delivery data by postcode or by sorting office.Royal Mail is an independent business, and the government does not have a role in its day‑to‑day operational business. Ofcom is the independent regulator of postal serv...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDomestic Animals: Animal BreedingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1422More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to reduce the breeding of brachycephalic animals.
Answer: Licensed dog breeders in England cannot breed a dog if it can be reasonably expected that this would lead to welfare problems for the mother or puppies. In the Animal Welfare Strategy, Defra committed to consult on reform to improve the welfare of breedin...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordLeisure: Government AssistanceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1418More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what support is available to independent gyms and other leisure businesses.
Answer: The government is committed to supporting UK SMEs, including those in the leisure sector, through the Small Business Plan - the most comprehensive package of support for SMEs in a generation.This includes legislative reforms to tackle late payments; unloc...
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordMiscarriageDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1412More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the implementation of Tommy's Graded Model of Miscarriage Care.
Answer: Baroness Merron has met with Tommy’s regarding the Graded Model, and officials meet with the charity regularly. We are carefully assessing the findings of their recent report as part of a broader range of measures under consideration to improve miscarriag...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMiscarriageDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1409More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve access to miscarriage care.
Answer: No central assessment has been made of Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU) staffing and resources. We are working closely with NHS England to improve the availability of EPAUs, alongside other steps to improve access to miscarriage care, including impr...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil Proceedings: EU CountriesMinistry of JusticeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126161More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what plans his Department has to restore pre-Brexit entitlement to cross-border civil legal claims; and what assessment he has made of the level of cost and time of pursuing such claims following the UK's withdra
Answer: The UK has ratified the 2019 Hague Judgments Convention, which entered into force for the UK on 1 July 2025. The EU is also party to this Convention, and UK participation has therefore significantly strengthened the UK-EU framework for the recognition and...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFootball: Bexleyheath and CrayfordDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 908583More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to support grassroots football clubs in Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.
Answer: In the last financial year we invested over £130,000 into grassroots sport in my Hon Friend’s constituency, including new floodlights at Danson Sports FC through the Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities programme. Our delivery partner in England, the Footbal...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordWater Charges: Bexleyheath and CrayfordDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 908382More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to help reduce water bills in Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.
Answer: This month, the Government announced the biggest reform of WaterSure in nearly 30 years, reducing bills for around 300,000 low‑income households. Eligibility will expand to those on disability benefits, with fairer bill caps and simpler applications. Most...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPalestinians: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118369More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of aid reaching Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.
Answer: Despite some progress on humanitarian supplies entering Gaza since the ceasefire, aid flows remain insufficient and the majority of the population - including tens of thousands of children - are still experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity, wit...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPalestinians: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118368More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to help ensure adequate levels of aid are reaching Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.
Answer: Despite some progress on humanitarian supplies entering Gaza since the ceasefire, aid flows remain insufficient and the majority of the population - including tens of thousands of children - are still experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity, wit...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAudiology: Bexleyheath and CrayfordDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118367More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve the provision of NHS audiology services in Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.
Answer: NHS England is supporting provider organisations and integrated care boards, who are the commissioners of audiology services, to improve performance and reduce waiting lists for appointments and assessments for hearing services. This includes capital inve...
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMotabilityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111313More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions he has with the Secretary of State for Business and Trade on the number of wheelchair accessible vehicles that are purchased through the Motability Scheme are produced in the United Kin
Answer: The Secretary of State regularly meets with colleagues across government to discuss a range of issues. Motability Operations, an independent commercial company which delivers the Motability Scheme, will continue to prioritise customer needs, ensuring vehi...
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: WheelchairsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111312More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to help ensure that wheelchair accessible vehicles are produced in the United Kingdom.
Answer: The Government supports the wheelchair accessible vehicles sector in the UK through investment in innovation, research & development and skills. Our flagship DRIVE35 (Driving Research and Investment in Vehicle Electrification) initiative will support ...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: BexleyDepartment for TransportTabled 30 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109878More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the London Borough of Bexley's news story entitled Bexley's Roads 7th best in England, published on 12 January 2026, if her Department will publish the data cited in that story.
Answer: The Department published a new traffic light rating system on 11 January. Under this system, all local highway authorities in England received a red, amber or green rating based on the condition of their roads, how much they spend to maintain their roads,...
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109357More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department publishes a table ranking each local authority in England regarding the maintenance conditions of their roads.
Answer: The Department announced a new traffic light rating system on 11 January. Under this system, all local highway authorities in England received a red, amber or green rating based on the condition of their roads, how much they spend to maintain their roads,...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Research and InnovationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108424More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what support is available to help UK-based organisations become a UKRI approved research organisation to allow them to apply for research grants.
Answer: To apply to become an eligible organisation, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) provides:Detailed criteria for becoming an approved Research Organisation (RO)Step‑by‑step instructions on how to apply for eligibilityAdditional conditions for public sector b...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: Special Educational NeedsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107851More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many children attending residential special schools have received an eyesight, hearing and dental check since April 2025.
Answer: Between 1 April 2025 and 23 January 2026, 11,485 sight tests have been conducted within a special educational setting. Data for the number of hearing and dental checks conducted is not held centrally.
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordEuro 2028Department for Culture, Media and SportTabled 8 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 907287More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure an effective legacy from hosting UEFA Euro 2028.
Answer: Football reaches communities like nothing else, and my department is working with partners to ensure the impact of hosting EURO 2028 is felt far beyond the tournament itself. As part of the tournament launch in November 2025, I chaired a meeting attended ...
Answered 16 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordUndocumented MigrantsHome OfficeTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 907051More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to reduce pull factors for migrants seeking to arrive in the UK illegally.
Answer: In November, I announced the most significant reforms to our asylum system in a generation. They are designed to tackle the incentives that draw people to this country illegally.o We know that the generosity of refugee status draws people here – so we are...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented Housing: RegistrationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81601More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of improving the regulations on registering as a provider of social housing.
Answer: The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 sets out who is eligible for registration and gives the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) the power to set criteria on certain matters that landlords must meet to register with them. RSH’s registration criteria is des...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMultiple OccupationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81600More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has considered amending (a) subsection 254(5) and (b) Schedule 14 of the Housing Act 2004.
Answer: The government has no current plans to change the list of buildings that are not considered Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) under the Housing Act 2004. We keep the regulation of HMOs under review.
Answered 24 Oct 2025
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