Danny Chambers MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
Social Services: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29761More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what is her latest estimate of the cost of a) increasing the upper capital limit for social care to £100,000 and b) increasing the lower capital limit for social care to £25,000.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces Compensation Scheme and War PensionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27685More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what date he expects the Transformation Programme to be in operation for WPS claims.
Answer: The War Pension Scheme (WPS) Transformation Programme has been in place since September 2024, with the aim of improving the accuracy and efficiency of WPS claim processing. A range of measures have been introduced to improve WPS claim processing times. Th...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces Compensation Scheme and War PensionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27684More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Transformation Programme on WPS claim response times.
Answer: The War Pension Scheme (WPS) Transformation Programme has been in place since September 2024, with the aim of improving the accuracy and efficiency of WPS claim processing. A range of measures have been introduced to improve WPS claim processing times. Th...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCarers: Mental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27381More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the Mental Health Strategy for England will aim to improve outcomes specific to family carers of those with severe mental illness.
Answer: We recognise the many challenges that people care for loved ones with severe mental illnesses face every day, and we will consider the needs of family carers as we develop a new mental health strategy designed to ensure better support is accessible to peo...
Answered 25 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDogs: SmugglingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19256More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of enforcement resources at main border points of entry to prevent the illegal movement of dogs into the UK.
Answer: As outlined in its manifesto, this Government is committed to ending puppy smuggling. This Government operates one of the most rigorous and robust pet travel checking regimes in Europe and keeps resource allocation for these checks under review in close l...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018Department for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19255More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to help improve consistency of local authority implementation of The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulation
Answer: As set out in the Animal Welfare Strategy for England, Defra will continue work with local authorities to ensure that enforcement is consistent and effective. To improve consistency and encourage best practice, Defra works with the Local Government Animal...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordStrategic Defence ReviewMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12012More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the time taken to progress the Transformation Programme.
Answer: Defence Reform is the most significant transformation of Defence in over 50 years. Since April 2025, we have made substantial progress in reshaping the organisation including establishing clear accountabilities flowing from the four most senior leaders in...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSir John Moore Barracks: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10892More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the proportion of military accommodation in Sir John Moore Barracks and Worthy down that does not meet the Decent Homes Standard.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence remains committed to providing Service personnel and their families with high-quality, modern and well-maintained accommodation. As of 15 June 2026, there are 415 Service Family Accommodation (SFA) properties serving Sir John Moore...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: WinchesterHome OfficeTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9861More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate she has made of the number of police officers assigned to Winchester constituency between 2016 and 2026.
Answer: The Home Office publishes data twice a year on the size and composition of the police workforce, in the ‘Police Workforce, England and Wales’ statistical bulletin, available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/police-workforce-england-and-wale...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: HampshireHome OfficeTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9859More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what proportion of police officers in Hampshire are classed as rural officers.
Answer: The Home Office does not hold information on the number of ‘rural police officers’.The Home Office collects and publishes data biannually on the size and composition of the police workforce, in the ‘Police Workforce, England and Wales’ statistical bulleti...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFurther Education: VATDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9858More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate she has made of the costs to FE colleges of their ineligibility for the VAT refund scheme.
Answer: While VAT is a matter for His Majesty’s Treasury, the department recognises that the VAT status of further education (FE) providers remains an issue of interest to the sector. Analysis indicates that VAT receipts for FE colleges are around £200 million pe...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPlanning: HampshireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9273More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the new planning process laid out entitled ‘Roll out of the new plan-making process’ guidance updated on March 6 with the plan for
Answer: The government has made clear that plan-making should commence in the new system in line with the timings laid out in the regulations that came into force on 25 March. We recognise the challenges posed to plan making by local authority re-organisation and...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAntimicrobials: ContractsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7918More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what his planned timetable is for the launch of the UK antimicrobial subscription model, including (a) the award and (b) commencement of contracts.
Answer: On behalf of all the nations of the United Kingdom, NHS England published an invitation to tender for the UK subscription model for antimicrobials on 24 August 2024. The assessment of each product is being undertaken by a panel convened by the National In...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAntimicrobials: PrescriptionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6187More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Neighbourhood Health Framework published on 17 March, what assessment has been made of the effectiveness of the inclusion of infection diagnostics within the plan; and what st
Answer: The Neighbourhood Health Framework focuses on improving access to diagnostic services by bringing them closer to home as part of the wider ambition to shift care from hospital to community settings. In this context, it commits NHS England to reviewing dir...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSwimming Pools: ClosuresDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4720More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many local authority swimming pools have closed in each year since 2015.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of ensuring public access to swimming and leisure facilities. Sport England, our Arm’s Length Body for grassroots sport, monitors facilities stock through their Active Places dataset. As of March 2026, 308 local au...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMaternity Services: StaffDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4719More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many shifts were recorded as not fully-staffed on England’s maternity units in each of the last five years.
Answer: The Department cannot provide information on how many shifts were recorded as not fully staffed on England’s maternity units in each of the last five years, as this information is held regionally by the National Health Service and by individual NHS trusts...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDogs: Animal BreedingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3673More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the Animal Welfare Strategy consultation on dog breeding will include (a) brachycephalic dogs and (b) extreme conformities.
Answer: As part of the Animal Welfare Strategy, the Government has committed to launch a consultation on dog breeding reform to improve the health and welfare of breeding dogs and their puppies. This will include proposals to improve the health and welfare standa...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMidwivesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1831More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many midwives started working in the NHS in each of the last five years.
Answer: NHS England publishes Hospital and Community Health Services workforce statistics for England. This covers staff working for hospital trusts and integrated care in England. This data is drawn from the Electronic Staff Record, the human resources system fo...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordMidwives: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1830More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many undergraduates enrolled for a midwifery degree in each of the last 10 years.
Answer: Data published by the Office for Students in the Higher Education Students Early Statistics Survey (HESES) collates figures submitted by individual higher education providers to give an indication of the number of students studying in each academic year.H...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordNoiseDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1828More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to address noise pollution, reduce noise poverty and the harm to physical and mental health.
Answer: This Government is committed to ensuring that noise is managed effectively to promote good health and minimise disruption to people’s quality of life. Defra manages noise through the Environmental Noise (England) Regulations 2006. The Regulations require ...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordNoiseDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1827More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans the Government has to implement the recommendations of the 2023 House of Lords report on noise.
Answer: This Government is committed to ensuring that noise is managed effectively to promote good health and minimise disruption to people’s quality of life. Defra manages noise through the Environmental Noise (England) Regulations 2006. The Regulations require ...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordOccupational Therapy: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127764More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that occupational therapists receive adequate training opportunities and support.
Answer: NHS England recognises the vital role occupational therapists play across the health and care system and is committed to supporting a skilled, sustainable workforce.Post registration training and development for occupational therapists is the responsibili...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEhlers-Danlos Support UKDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124422More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will commit to meeting with EDS UK before the end of the year.
Answer: My Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, and ministers regularly meet with a wide range of stakeholders, including patient groups and charities, to inform policy development and to understand lived experience. Officials from t...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124352More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how much financial support she has provided to Hampshire County Council specifically for pothole repairs in the last 12 months.
Answer: During financial year 2025/26, the Government provided approximately £1.6 billion to support local highways authorities across England, a £500 million uplift compared to the previous year. As part of this, Hampshire County Council received a total of over...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordArmy: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121194More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will publish the impact assessment conducted on the closure of ATR Winchester.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 3 March 2026 to Question 116321, which remains extant.
Answered 19 Mar 2026
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