Elsie Blundell MP: written questions
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Written questions
Temperature: Health HazardsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11927More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of summer temperatures and heatwaves on household health and wellbeing; and whether he plans to introduce financial support or incentives t
Answer: The Warm Homes Plan sets out our approach to upgrading the nation’s homes, including climate adaptation. Over this Parliament, we intend to introduce the most appropriate, cost-effective passive cooling measures into our capital schemes, to support low-in...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAviation: Exhaust EmissionsDepartment for TransportTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11926More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the contribution of UK aviation emissions to the Government’s net zero targets; and what further measures she is considering to reduce emissions from the aviation sector while ma
Answer: The Government recognises that aviation is one of the most challenging sectors to decarbonise, but also one that is vital to the UK’s connectivity, trade and economic growth. The Department regularly assesses the contribution of UK aviation emissions towa...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBurglary: Greater ManchesterHome OfficeTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5802More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness Safer Streets Mission in reducing residential burglaries in Greater Manchester; and what steps she is taking to improve the conviction rate of residen
Answer: The Government shares concerns over the misuse of both manufactured and homemade catapults, whether against people, property or wildlife.There are a wide range of laws in place to punish those who misuse catapults. The Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Pol...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPolitics: Secondary EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5279More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to improve civic and political education in the secondary level of education.
Answer: Following the independent Curriculum and Assessment Review, work is underway to deliver a new curriculum and assessment system that is ambitious for every child, rich in knowledge and strong on skills.The reformed curriculum will provide a clear framework...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: Small BusinessesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2927More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of enabling small businesses to renegotiate and exit fixed-term commercial energy contracts agreed during periods of peak wholesale p
Answer: The Government’s primary focus is on ensuring energy is affordable for all businesses, and that they are provided better protection from being locked into unfair and expensive energy contracts. That’s why the Government plans to directly regulate Third-Pa...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPhenylketonuriaDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2926More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of regional variation in access to care and dietary support for people living with Phenylketonuria in England; and what steps his Department is taking to ensure c
Answer: We recognise that there are health inequities faced by those living with rare diseases and reducing them is a key commitment within England’s Rare Diseases Action Plans. This includes a new and important action to embed rare diseases within the NHS Englan...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2344More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of rising standing charges on (a) independent pubs and (b) other low-consumption hospitality venues; and what steps he is taking to
Answer: The Government recognises that standing charges can be a significant concern for some businesses, including those in the hospitality sector. Network charges are designed to be cost-reflective, meaning they reflect the costs imposed on the network by diffe...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2343More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the regulatory framework governing the non-domestic energy market; and whether he plans to extend the powers of Ofgem to provide additional prot
Answer: The Government and Ofgem continuously monitor the non-domestic energy market to ensure that good outcomes are being delivered for all consumers. Recently, the Secretary of State and Ofgem’s Interim CEO wrote to non-domestic suppliers and Third-Party Inter...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPhenylketonuria: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2342More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve patient access to new and emerging treatments for Phenylketonuria, including those available in other countries.
Answer: The Government recognises how important it is that patients with rare diseases can benefit from access to effective new medicines. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) makes recommendations for the National Health Service on whethe...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPhenylketonuriaDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2341More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the adequacy and consistency of access to prescribed low-protein foods and specialist nutritional products for people with Phenylketonuria (PKU); and whether he
Answer: No assessment has been made of the adequacy and consistency of access to prescribed low protein foods and specialist nutritional products for people with phenylketonuria (PKU).In England, specialist nutritional products such as low protein foods are avail...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity Health Services: Allied Health ProfessionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128332More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department centrally holds data on workforce capacity for allied health professions supporting prevention and community healthcare services in England by profession.
Answer: The Department does not centrally hold data on workforce capacity for allied health professions supporting prevention and community healthcare services in England by profession.NHS England published monthly data drawn from the Electronic Staff Record, the...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity Health Services: Allied Health ProfessionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128331More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether workforce modelling for community healthcare services separately identifies individual allied health professions, including dietitians.
Answer: Integrated care boards (ICBs) plan, commission, and oversee the provision of local National Health Services, including community health services, to meet their population’s needs.The Government is committed to training the staff we need to ensure patients...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordProbation: Voluntary OrganisationsMinistry of JusticeTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127269More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential for a role for the voluntary sector in helping support the Probation Service during the period after release.
Answer: We recognise the valuable role played by the thousands of voluntary sector organisations that work in partnership with prisons and the Probation Service to provide vital support to people serving their sentences in prison and on returning to the community...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordProbation: Voluntary OrganisationsMinistry of JusticeTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127268More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of increasing the participation of the voluntary sector to assist with the probation service.
Answer: We recognise the valuable role played by the thousands of voluntary sector organisations that work in partnership with prisons and the Probation Service to provide vital support to people serving their sentences in prison and on returning to the community...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLarge Goods Vehicle Drivers: FacilitiesDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123536More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps is he taking to improve the availability of secure, well-lit, and gender-appropriate rest facilities for HGV drivers.
Answer: Through the HGV Parking and Driver Welfare Grant Scheme, the Government and industry are delivering up to £35.7 million of joint investment to upgrade truck stops in 30 counties across England, improving both safety and working conditions for drivers. The...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordChildcare: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117951More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether the Government has considered piloting or introducing an exemption to childcare funding rules where a relative is a registered childminder meeting all regulatory requirements.
Answer: Parents are free to choose the childcare that is right for them and their children, and childminders are not prevented from caring for related children.However, the restriction on funding relatives is set out in the Childcare Act 2006. Section 18(4) of th...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordChildcare: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117950More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether the Department plans to review the eligibility criteria for government-funded childcare for children cared for by qualified and Ofsted-registered relatives.
Answer: Parents are free to choose the childcare that is right for them and their children, and childminders are not prevented from caring for related children.However, the restriction on funding relatives is set out in the Childcare Act 2006. Section 18(4) of th...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: RegulationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115490More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of potential harm of unregulated practise for counselling and psychotherapy, and what assessment he has made of the adequacy of voluntary accreditation for counselling a
Answer: The Government is clear that the professions protected in law must be the right ones and that the level of regulatory oversight must be proportionate to the risks to the public.The Department has no current plans to extend statutory regulation to counsell...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: RegulationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115489More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether her Department has plans to review the current regulatory framework for counselling and psychotherapy; and what steps are being taken to help ensure minimum standards of training and accoun
Answer: The Government is clear that the professions protected in law must be the right ones and that the level of regulatory oversight must be proportionate to the risks to the public.The Department has no current plans to extend statutory regulation to counsell...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: RegulationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115488More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment the Government has made of the potential impact of introducing statutory regulation for counsellors and psychotherapists on patient safety and public protection.
Answer: The Government is clear that the professions protected in law must be the right ones and that the level of regulatory oversight must be proportionate to the risks to the public.The Department has no current plans to extend statutory regulation to counsell...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordVocational Education: QualificationsDepartment for EducationTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115486More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans her Department has to expand access to practical trade-based qualifications within mainstream secondary schools before the age of 16, including through partnerships with further education colleges an
Answer: There are 46 key stage 4 Technical Awards, which pupils can take alongside GCSEs. These qualifications cover broad sector areas such as health and social care, building and construction and support the development of knowledge and practical skills.In 2024...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordVocational Education: Young PeopleDepartment for EducationTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115485More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the age at which vocational and technical training begins on (a) pupil engagement at Key Stage 3 and (b) skills shortages in construction and technical tr
Answer: There are 46 key stage 4 (KS4) Technical Awards, which pupils can take alongside GCSEs. These qualifications cover broad sector areas such as health and social care, building and construction, and support the development of knowledge and practical skills....
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordVocational EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115484More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of introducing structured vocational education pathways for pupils aged 11 to 14, including in comparable education systems such as that operated by the Governm
Answer: There are 46 key stage 4 (KS4) Technical Awards, which pupils can take alongside GCSEs. These qualifications cover broad sector areas such as health and social care, building and construction, and support the development of knowledge and practical skills....
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFunctional Neurological Disorder: PhysiotherapyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114301More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that patients who have functional neurological disorder have access to rehabilitative physiotherapy.
Answer: NHS England’s updated Service Specification for Adult Specialised Neurology Services, published in August 2025 and due to come into effect on 1 April 2026, sets a clear expectation that neurology patients, including those with functional neurological diso...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCouncil Tax Reduction SchemesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114274More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of a uniform council tax support scheme for all local authorities.
Answer: Council tax support for pension-age residents is centrally prescribed and provides up to 100% reduction for those on the lowest incomes. Council tax support for working age households is designed by councils in consultation with their residents, taking in...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
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