Daniel Zeichner MP: written questions
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Written questions
Home Care Services: PayDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13816More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions he has had with the (a) Department for Housing, Communities and Local Government and (b) Local Government Association on the non-payment of travel time for homecare workers
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Leeds East on 16 June 2026 to Question 8678.
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHome Care Services: PayDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13815More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions he has had with local councils on the non-payment for travel time between care visits for homecare workers.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Leeds East on 16 June 2026 to Question 8678.
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Visas and Immigration: StandardsHome OfficeTabled 28 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 130074More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what mechanisms exist to ensure accountability for decision-making within UK Visas and Immigration.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordVisas: Overseas StudentsHome OfficeTabled 28 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 130073More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has considered the potential merits of commissioning an independent review of the student visa decision-making process within UK Visas and Immigration.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordFossil FuelsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 908503More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to help reduce levels of dependence on international fossil fuel markets.
Answer: Since coming to office this government has secured enough renewables in our two record breaking auctions to power the equivalent of 23 million homes and embarked on the biggest nuclear building programme in half a century. Only by going further and faster...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordClean Energy: East of EnglandDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 16 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106311More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the report by the East of England APPG and Local Government East entitled, Opportunity East: One Year On, published in November 2025, what assessment he has made of the pote
Answer: The Government recognises the East of England’s contribution to clean energy generation and the Clean Power 2030 mission. It is the home of Sizewell C. The region has also secured the highest offshore wind capacity allocation in AR7, with just over 6GW, d...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Expenditure: East of EnglandTreasuryTabled 16 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106310More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of the report by the East of England APPG and Local Government East, published on 25 November 2025, entitled Opportunity East: One Year On; and what
Answer: The government’s approach to regional growth will drive growth in city regions, towns and communities and make the most of the opportunities in each part of the country, to make everyone better off. The government recognises the vital contribution the Eas...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordEconomic Growth: East of EnglandDepartment for TransportTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106137More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of the East of England APPG and Local Government East's report entitled Opportunity East One Year On, published on 19 November 2025.
Answer: The Government welcomes the Opportunity East One Year On report. To support the region, the Chancellor unveiled the OxCam Growth Corridor last year which has the potential to boost the economy by up to £78bn by 2035. This initiative is supported by East-W...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordEconomic Growth: East of EnglandDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106136More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of the East of England APPG and Local Government East's report entitled Opportunity East One Year On, publ
Answer: Opportunity East: One Year On makes a strong case for the East of England and the role it can play in driving growth and prosperity, and we welcome the efforts of the APPG and Local Government East in raising the profile of the region and highlighting its...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordEconomic Growth: East of EnglandMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106135More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of the East of England APPG and Local Government East's report entitled Opportunity East One Year On,
Answer: Opportunity East: One Year On makes a strong case for the East of England and the role it can play in driving growth and prosperity, and we welcome the efforts of the APPG and Local Government East in raising the profile of the region and highlighting its...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordEconomic Growth: East of EnglandDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106132More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of the East of England APPG and Local Government East's report entitled Opportunity East One Year On, published on 19 Novemb
Answer: Opportunity East: One Year On makes a strong case for the role of the East of England in driving growth and prosperity. We welcome the efforts of the APPG and Local Government East in raising the profile of the region and highlighting its great potential....
Answered 22 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration: English LanguageDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104733More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she has had recent discussions with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on proposals to move English language testing for immigration purposes to a digital by default
Answer: The Home Office English Language Testing (HOELT) programme team have had preliminary scoping conversations with the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) Commercial Innovation Hub, including the Government Digital Service prior to launch...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration: English LanguageHome OfficeTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104732More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to ensure that English language testing has (a) high standards and (b) testing integrity.
Answer: We set high standards in all our services and the current English Language Testing Service is no exception, with Commercial expertise and OFQUAL regulation as well as day to day oversight and monitoring by a dedicated contract management team. Where issue...
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration: English LanguageHome OfficeTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104731More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that English language immigration requirements are strengthened in the context of proposals to move English language testing for immigration purposes
Answer: The proposals contained within the Immigration White Paper 2025 will be delivered over the course of this Parliament, including new English Language Requirements.The Home Office is committed to maintaining the highest standards of security and integrity i...
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordResearch: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101371More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of UK copyright laws in relation to AI on the commercialisation of scientific research, including public-private collaborations wit
Answer: The government consulted on several topics relating to the interaction between copyright and artificial intelligence (AI). We have carefully analysed the responses and continue to engage extensively on this issue, including through technical working group...
Answered 9 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordMackerel: Fishing CatchesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100893More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how much Western Mackerel has been (a) caught, (b) landed in UK ports and (c) landed in ports outside the UK; and what is the estimated first hand sale value.
Answer: It is not possible to separate landings of Western mackerel from total mackerel landings in the UK Sea Fisheries statistics published by the Marine Management Organisation. In 2024, the last full year of landings data available, quota for Western mackerel...
Answered 6 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordIsrael: Occupied TerritoriesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100354More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 12 November 2025 to Question 85800, if she will publish a formal response to the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion of 19 July 2024 o
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the previous answer cited in his question.
Answered 6 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordMarine Protected Areas: SeabedDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95637More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her department (a) conducted a review of the reliability of its data on seabed habitats in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) before announcing proposed fisheries management measure
Answer: Drawing on the best scientific advice available, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has determined that management of fishing activities is required to protect our Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and to ensure compliance with our domestic and internat...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMarine Protected Areas: SeabedDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95636More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if her department will conduct a full benthic audit of seabed habitats in the 41 Stage 3 Marine Protected Areas before designating new fisheries management measures.
Answer: Drawing on the best scientific advice available, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has determined that management of fishing activities is required to protect our Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and to ensure compliance with our domestic and internat...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMarine Protected Areas: SeabedDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95635More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has made and assessment of the potential merits of re-auditing seabed habitats in Marine Protected Areas.
Answer: Defra is undertaking a review of the English Marine Protected Area network to look at whether sites are in the right places with the right protection. The review will explore ways to update protection and management approaches to better address the nature...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordWritten question 906724Department for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 27 Nov 2025WithdrawnUIN 906724More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made with Cabinet colleagues of the effectiveness of cross-Government working on food security.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordExports: IsraelDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 28 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85802More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to ensure that UK technology companies working with Israeli companies in the (a) defence and (b) surveillance sectors comply with UK (i) human rights and (ii) export control pol
Answer: Where an item, including technology, is specified in the UK’s Strategic Export Control list, its export or transfer by electronic means is subject to export control. Exporters of such items must seek an export licence from the Export Control Joint Unit (E...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordOverseas Trade: West BankDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 28 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85801More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to (a) review or (b) update his Department's guidance to UK businesses on trade with entities based in the West Bank following the Government’s recognition of the State of Palestine.
Answer: The Overseas Business Risk service provides information on various risks in overseas markets. The Government keeps this advice, available on gov.uk, under constant review. We intend these pages to support and guide businesses alongside other sources of in...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordIsrael: Occupied TerritoriesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85800More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she plans to publish a formal response to the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion of 19 July 2024 on the legal consequences of Israel’s occupation of th
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided for question 83315 on 29 October 2025.
Answered 12 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving Licences: InjuriesDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85179More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the average processing time is for the DVLA to (a) review and (b) reinstate driving licences suspended on medical grounds following a head injury.
Answer: Driving licence applications where a medical condition must be investigated can take longer as the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is often reliant on receiving information from third parties, including doctors, other healthcare professionals o...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
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