Daniel Zeichner MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
School Meals: NutritionDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 901342More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure that schools offer healthy meals.
Answer: The School Food Standards set the mandatory nutritional framework for food and drink provided in state‑funded schools in England. They are designed to ensure children receive the energy and nutrients they need during the school day, while giving schools f...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordOxford-Cambridge ArcMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 901205More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor.
Answer: The Secretary of State and I engage regularly with Cabinet colleagues in respect of the government’s growth and investment priorities. The Prime Minister’s appointment of Sir Patrick Vallance as Chair of the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor demonstrate...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHome 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
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