Freddie van Mierlo MP: written questions 2026
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Neurodiversity: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10796More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of a) the number of children and adolescents who have been waiting for more than 5 years for assessment by neurodevelopmental diagnostic services and b) the effectiveness
Answer: Published data on Autism Waiting times does not include figures on the number of people waiting over five years for an assessment. However, there is data based on how long those who are being seen following a referral for an assessment for autism have wai...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDomestic AbuseMinistry of JusticeTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10310More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to ensure that domestic abuse that is (a) psychological and (b) emotional is (i) appropriately recognised and (ii) acted on by (A) CAFCASS and (B) Family Courts.
Answer: The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 introduced a broad statutory definition of domestic abuse, expressly including emotional and psychological abuse.The procedure to be followed in family law cases is set out in the Family Procedure Rules and practice directions....
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHouse of Commons: Absent VotingHouse of Commons CommissionTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10301More
Question: To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, whether the Commission has made an assessment of the potential merits of implementing remote digital voting in the House of Commons.
Answer: Introducing remote digital voting would be a matter for the House itself and not for the Commission. Remote voting was used for a short period during the pandemic but was replaced by a system of proxies and pass reader voting. The hon. Member could raise ...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordProject GigabitDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9784More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of Project Gigabit contract redesign on the roll out of gigabit broadband.
Answer: This government is committed to achieving nationwide gigabit broadband coverage by 2032. We are making good progress on Project Gigabit, and as of the end of March 2026, over 1.4 million premises in hard-to-reach communities across the UK had been upgrade...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordParliamentary ProcedureLeader of the HouseTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9783More
Question: To ask the Leader of the House, what steps his Department is taking to support the timely scheduling of parliamentary business.
Answer: I announce the forthcoming parliamentary business during the Business Question every Thursday, and endeavour to provide the House with as much notice as possible regarding the scheduling of future business.
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFamily CourtsMinistry of JusticeTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9781More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when the rollout of Child Focussed Courts will be completed in Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
Answer: The Child Focused Model is currently operating in 10 of 42 Family Court areas across England and Wales, with Hampshire and the Isle of Wight most recently starting the model on 6 January 2026. The Deputy Prime Minister has committed to national rollout of...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordStamp Duty Land Tax: First Time BuyersMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9780More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions they have had with the Treasury on first time buyer stamp duty land tax limits, as considering the higher housing costs in areas like Oxfordshire.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has regular discussions with the Chancellor covering a range of issues.The government is supporting first-time buyers into home ownership, including through the shared ownership scheme a...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAffordable HousingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9779More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the applicability of the affordable homes definition in high cost housing areas.
Answer: My Department has made no specific assessment of the applicability of the definition of affordable housing in the glossary of the National Planning Policy Framework in high-cost housing areas.
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: DisabilityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9778More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to ensure that the process of applying for and being in receipt of Universal Credit is accessible for individuals with autism.
Answer: The Department is committed to ensuring Universal Credit is accessible to autistic customers, and focused on understanding the barriers autistic people may face when visiting Jobcentres and using our services. The Autism Standards Framework provides resou...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMaternity Services: SafetyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9775More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he will take to ensure that (a) quality and (b) safety of maternity services are more (i) clearly and (ii) consistently reflected in CQC ratings.
Answer: The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is committed to strengthening its oversight of maternity services and has commissioned an independent developmental review to identify opportunities to improve how quality and safety are assessed and reflected in ratings,...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisoners: ParentsMinistry of JusticeTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9730More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the Answer of 20 April 2026 to Question 125951, what the new cost per minute of call is under the rates agreed for the period between 1 April 2025 and 31 May 2027.
Answer: The current call costs in the public prison estate are given below. While privately managed prisons are responsible for their own services, many have taken our lead and reduced their costs to align with the public estate.Calls to UK fixed lines2.48 pence ...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMembers: CorrespondenceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8317More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she plans to reply to the letter of 17 April 2026 from the hon. Member for Henley and Thame.
Answer: A reply to the hon. Member is being prepared and will be issued as soon as possible.
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDementia: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7291More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how the Modern Service Framework for Dementia and Frailty will improve outcomes for dementia.
Answer: We will deliver the first ever Frailty and Dementia Modern Service Framework to deliver rapid and significant improvements in quality of care and productivity. This will be informed by phase one of the independent commission into adult social care, which ...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCancer: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7290More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve the early diagnosis of cancers occurring in people aged under 50 years old.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving the early diagnosis of cancer for patients of all ages, including people aged under 50 years old.The National Cancer Plan for England, published in February 2026, identifies earlier diagnosis as a key driver of imp...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBereavement Support Payment: UpratingDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7289More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he has assessed the potential merits of uprating the value of Bereavement Support Payment to restore the value of this benefit in line with inflation.
Answer: Bereavement Support Payment aims to provide support during the acute period following a bereavement through an initial lump sum followed by up to 18 monthly payments. It is reviewed annually on a discretionary basis as part of the uprating process.
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAir Conditioning and Heating: CostsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7288More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what support his Department is providing for residents struggling with heating and cooling housing costs.
Answer: As set out in the Warm Homes Plan, low-income consumers will benefit from over £5 billion of investment in home upgrades by 2030 to make houses warmer and more comfortable, reduce bills, and improve our energy security. Over the course of this Parliament,...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFirst Time Buyers: Individual Savings AccountsTreasuryTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7287More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of the Lifetime ISA £450,000 cap on first time buyers in areas with high land prices, such as Henley and Thame constituency.
Answer: Data from the latest UK House Price Index shows that while the average price paid by first-time buyers has increased, it is still below the LISA property price cap in all regions of the UK except for London, where the average price paid is affected by bor...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIndividual Savings AccountsTreasuryTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7286More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of increasing the Lifetime ISA £450,000 cap, especially for areas where affordable housing is more expensive, such as Henley and Thame.
Answer: Data from the latest UK House Price Index shows that while the average price paid by first-time buyers has increased, it is still below the LISA property price cap in all regions of the UK except for London, where the average price paid is affected by bor...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7285More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact the student loan repayment threshold freeze has had on students and graduates.
Answer: The student loans system inherited by the department, including Plan 2 loans, was devised by the previous government. Students in England starting degrees under this government have different arrangements. As Plan 2 loans are not available for prospective...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7284More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions her department has had with the Treasury regarding the decision to freeze the repayment threshold for student loans and the impact this has on students going into further education and young gr
Answer: The student loans system inherited by the department, including Plan 2 loans, was devised by the previous government. Students in England starting degrees under this government have different arrangements. As Plan 2 loans are not available for prospective...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMeningitis: VaccinationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7283More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the review of the meningitis B vaccination programme by JCVI will consider whether vaccination should be offered to individuals of any age who have compromised immune systems.
Answer: As the former Secretary of State for Health and Social Care told the House on 17 March in the context of the meningococcal disease outbreak in Kent, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has been asked to re-examine eligibility for me...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness Rates: Tax AllowancesTreasuryTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7282More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has considered the potential merits of introducing additional business rate reliefs.
Answer: At the Budget, the VO announced updated property values from the 2026 revaluation. This revaluation is the first since the pandemic, which has led to significant increases in rateable values for some properties. In recognition of the impact of the revalua...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness Rates: Tax AllowancesTreasuryTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7281More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the impact of additional business rate reliefs from South Oxfordshire District Council, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of adding further reliefs to business rates nationally,
Answer: At the Budget, the VO announced updated property values from the 2026 revaluation. This revaluation is the first since the pandemic, which has led to significant increases in rateable values for some properties. In recognition of the impact of the revalua...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSuicide: Victim Support SchemesHome OfficeTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6556More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department plan to respond to the petition entitled Jason's Law delivered to 10 Downing Street on 25 February 2026.
Answer: The Government has received the petition and it will be considered in the usual way.
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: OxfordshireTreasuryTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6511More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 1 June 2026 to Question 3176 on Housing: Oxfordshire, whether her Department has had discussions with (a) the Environment Agency and (b) the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affai
Answer: HM Treasury officials regularly engage with other departments, including the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, on a range of policy issues, including those related to wastewater infrastructure and housing development.Responsibility for t...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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