Gill Furniss MP: written questions 2026

Written questions

• Pupils: ReadingDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110844More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department has taken to help bring awareness to the National Year of Reading within schools and alternative provision settings.

  Answer: The National Year of Reading is a UK-wide campaign to address long-term declines in reading enjoyment through engaging new audiences, reshaping public attitudes and building the systems needed to embed lasting, meaningful change during 2026 and beyond.​It...

  Answered 23 Feb 2026

  Original Parliament record
• ReadingDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110843More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department has to help bring awareness to the National Year of Reading.

  Answer: The National Year of Reading is a UK-wide campaign to address long-term declines in reading enjoyment through engaging new audiences, reshaping public attitudes and building the systems needed to embed lasting, meaningful change during 2026 and beyond.​It...

  Answered 23 Feb 2026

  Original Parliament record
• General Practitioners: Translation ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106182More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the review into the Carr-Hill formula accounts for GP translation service costs.

  Answer: The review of the general practice (GP) funding formula, the Carr-Hill formula, is being conducted by the National Institute for Health and Care Research. The purpose of the review is to ensure that funding for GPs is distributed equitably and is targeted...

  Answered 23 Jan 2026

  Original Parliament record