Gareth Davies MP: written questions
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Written questions
Business Rates: ValuationTreasuryTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3832More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to reduce the average wait time of business rate evaluations.
Answer: The Valuation Office (VO) is responsible for maintaining accurate rating lists in England independently of central Government and updates ratepayers’ rateable value every three years at a revaluation. Revaluations maintain fairness in the system by redist...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUnemployment: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3831More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to help tackle rising youth unemployment in Grantham and Bourne constituency.
Answer: This Government will not leave an entire generation of young people behind. For many years our young people have not had the opportunity and support they deserve. Under the last government, between 2021 and 2024, the number of young people not in educatio...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3830More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the (a) European Union’s Industrial Accelerator Act and (b) ‘Made in Europe’ rules on the car and vehicle manufacturing sector.
Answer: The EU’s Industrial Accelerator Act, as currently drafted, could disadvantage both the UK’s automotive sector and the UK-EU integrated automotive supply chains, which is why the Secretary of State and I have raised concerns with EU member states, Commissi...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3829More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to improve domestic manufacturing supply chains for the car industry.
Answer: The Government is supporting investment into the transformation of our supply chains through DRIVE35, a £4 billion programme to 2035 funding the R&D, commercial scale-up and industrialisation of zero emission vehicle manufacturing in the UK.This in ad...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFertilisers: Supply ChainsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2259More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of disruption to fertiliser supply chains through the Strait of Hormuz on UK food production for the 2027 harvest.
Answer: The fertiliser market is a global market, and while UK supply is sufficient for this season, the market price in the UK is strongly influenced by international prices for fertiliser and by the value of the pound. As well as domestic production, the UK typ...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordFertilisers: RegulationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2258More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the current status is of her Department’s consultation on fertiliser regulation, and when its conclusions are expected to be published.
Answer: Defra, together with devolved Governments have launched a joint consultation and call for evidence on proposals to modernise UK fertilisers legislation. Current fertiliser regulations are widely seen as outdated and could do more to support fertiliser sup...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordFertilisers: ProductionDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2257More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the effect of UK industrial electricity prices on the long-term viability of domestic fertiliser production, and what steps his Department is taking
Answer: The only way to bring energy bills down sustainably is by reducing the UK’s exposure to volatile fossil fuel markets. Our mission for Clean Power by 2030 will get us off the rollercoaster of fossil fuel prices.Government is providing relief to the fertili...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordFertilisers: PricesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2256More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made in response to the increase in fertiliser prices paid by livestock farmers since January 2025; and what support is being made available to those
Answer: The Government is aware of the current price increase for fertiliser due to the conflict in the Gulf. Defra is working closely with industry and farmers to understand risks and issues, and options for action where needed. We have provided guidance to supp...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFertilisers: ImportsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2255More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the proportion of UK nitrogen fertiliser requirements that are currently met by domestic production, and what steps her Department is taking
Answer: Supply of nitrogen fertiliser to the UK is competitive and the proportion that is met by domestic production varies from year to year. Current fertiliser regulations are outdated and don’t support the marketing of new and innovative products. We are consu...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: BarkstonMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 330More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of the December 2024 update to the National Policy Planning Framework on the number of housing developments planned for the
Answer: My Department has not assessed the potential impact of the December 2024 update to the National Policy Planning Framework on specific villages.
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: BarrowbyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 329More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of the December 2024 update to the National Policy Planning Framework on the number of housing developments planned for the
Answer: My Department has not assessed the potential impact of the December 2024 update to the National Policy Planning Framework on specific villages.
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordVeterinary Medicine: PrescriptionsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 283More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of capping the price of veterinary prescription charges on levels of pricing by providers who offer prescriptions under the cap.
Answer: The Department has not made an assessment of the impact of capping veterinary prescription charges on pricing. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is independent of Government and is responsible for remedies resulting from market investigations.In...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordVeterinary Medicine: TrainingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 282More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to help increase the number of training opportunities for vets.
Answer: Defra officials have been working on strategies to ensure an adequate supply of veterinary surgeons across government and the wider sector, including the development of training programmes and working alongside veterinary schools. This is combined with en...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity Diagnostic Centres: Digital TechnologyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 281More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help Community Diagnostic Centres to integrate digital infrastructure and data sharing into their operation.
Answer: In April 2026, the Government announced our plan to open four new community diagnostic centres (CDCs) during 2026/27. We also announced a further 32 centres, which will be expanded and improved with new scanning equipment, outpatient clinic space and addi...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity Diagnostic Centres: StaffDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 280More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that Community Diagnostic Centres are adequately staffed without removing hospital employees from areas such as acute patient care.
Answer: In April 2026, the Government announced our plan to open four new community diagnostic centres (CDCs) during 2026/27. We also announced a further 32 centres, which will be expanded and improved with new scanning equipment, outpatient clinic space and addi...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDental Services: Grantham and BourneDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 279More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve the provision of NHS dental services in Grantham and Bourne constituency.
Answer: The responsibility for commissioning primary care dentistry to meet the needs of the local population is delegated to the integrated care boards (ICBs) across England. For the Grantham and Bourne constituency, this is the Lincolnshire ICB.Since July 2024,...
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity Diagnostic Centres: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 278More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that Community Diagnostics Centres receive funding and resources to keep equipment and facilities up to date.
Answer: In April 2026, the Government announced our plan to open four new community diagnostic centres (CDCs) during 2026/27. We also announced a further 32 centres, which will be expanded and improved with new scanning equipment, outpatient clinic space and addi...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitals: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 277More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when his Department plans to publish data on corridor care in hospitals.
Answer: NHS England published data on corridor care for the first time on Thursday 11 June.NHS England has worked closely with clinical partners, including the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, to establish a consistent national definition and approach to moni...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity Diagnostic Centres: Medical EquipmentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 276More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to secure procurement pathways to ensure that Community Diagnostics Centres are equipped with up to date equipment, such as CT and MRI scanners.
Answer: In April 2026, the Government announced our plan to open four new community diagnostic centres (CDCs) during 2026/27. We also announced a further 32 centres, which will be expanded and improved with new scanning equipment, outpatient clinic space and addi...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordClinical TrialsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 275More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department has taken to increase recruitment to clinical trials, in particular for drugs to treat rare cancers.
Answer: The Department is committed to ensuring that all patients, including those with rare cancers, have access to cutting-edge clinical trials and innovative, lifesaving treatments.The Department funded National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) fu...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity Diagnostic Centres: Opening HoursDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 274More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many Community Diagnostic Centres are open for at least 12 hours every day.
Answer: There are currently 109 community diagnostic centres (CDCs) offering at least one diagnostic test, check or scan for 12 hours a day, seven days a week.CDCs are a shining example of the Government shifting care out of hospitals and into the community, maki...
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 273More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what proportion of patients with urgent GP referral receive a (a) diagnosis and (b) ruling out within 28 days.
Answer: Data is not published separately for just urgent general practice (GP) referrals. However, urgent GP referrals account for approximately 90% of faster diagnosis standard referral activity, with the remaining activity relating to screening and breast sympt...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCancer: LincolnshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 272More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many patients in Lincolnshire have waited longer than 28 days to receive diagnostic tests related to cancer.
Answer: The Department does not routinely publish data on the volume of patients who have waited longer than 28 days for a diagnostic result. However, NHS England does collect and publish data on the 28-day Faster Diagnosis Standard (FDS). The FDS aims to ensure ...
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordFractures: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129728More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to expand the provision of the Fracture Liaison Service by 2030; and when his Department plans to publish a national implementation plan for the expansion of the
Answer: Our 10-Year Health Plan committed to rolling out Fracture Liaison Services across every part of the country by 2030. Integrated care boards remain well-placed to make decisions according to local need. The Renewed Women’s Health Strategy sets an expectati...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFlood Control: LincolnshireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126739More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the Environment Agency's flood modelling in relation to the decommissioning of the Black Sluice Pumping Station.
Answer: Defra keeps the Environment Agency’s (EA) flood risk modelling under review to ensure it remains robust and appropriate for managing flood risk. Following flooding in the Black Sluice, or South Forty Foot Drain, catchment in January 2025, the EA published...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
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