David Smith MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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Written questions

  • Schools: Mobile PhonesDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27341More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what support is being given to schools to enable them to enforce phone bans.

    Answer: The government has published strengthened statutory guidance on mobile phones in schools, available at:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mobile-phones-in-schools/mobile-phones-in-schools. This guidance states that all schools should be mobile pho...

    Answered 11 Sept 2026

    Original Parliament record
  • Students: Dyslexia and NeurodiversityDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27340More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what work she is doing on exam conditions for students with dyslexia and neurodivergence.

    Answer: It is vital that students with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including those with dyslexia and other neurodivergent conditions, can access exams and assessments without disadvantage. The Equality Act 2010 requires awarding organisations t...

    Answered 14 Sept 2026

    Original Parliament record
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4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026. One record per UIN and tabled date; the named department is not a measure of answer quality.

View as listDepartment for Education: 2Department for Education2Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: 2Department for Energy Security …2Department for Work and Pensions: 1Department for Work and Pensions1Department of Health and Social Care: 1Department of Health and Social…1Home Office: 4Home Office4Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: 2Ministry of Housing, Communitie…2Treasury: 1Treasury1
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Department for Education2
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero2
Department for Work and Pensions1
Department of Health and Social Care1
Home Office4
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government2
Treasury1

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