Gregory Stafford MP: written questions

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Written questions

Water Supply: HousingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25251More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions her Department has had with the UK Health Security Agency and the Drinking Water Inspectorate on the potential merits of for further research into inhalation and derma
Answer: The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) commissioned research in 2010 on the dermal and inhalation toxicity of regulated trihalomethanes (THM), which are byproducts of drinking water disinfection. The review found that even in "extreme exposure scenari...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Water Supply: HousingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25250More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has considered the potential merits of introducing a requirement for households undertaking significant plumbing alterations to be provided with information on potential ch
Answer: The Water Fittings Regulations protect human health by preventing fittings from being installed, connected, arranged or used in such a manner that it causes or is likely to cause contamination of drinking water supplies. Defra would recommend that anyone...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Water Supply: HousingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25249More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of providing guidance to households on the potential impact of significant plumbing alterations on (a) water quality and
Answer: The Water Fittings Regulations protect human health by preventing fittings from being installed, connected, arranged or used in such a manner that it causes or is likely to cause contamination of drinking water supplies. Defra would recommend that anyone...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Water Supply: HousingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25248More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of additional independent research into potential inhalation and dermal exposure associated with domestic water supply arrang
Answer: The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) commissioned research in 2010 on the dermal and inhalation toxicity of regulated trihalomethanes (THM), which are byproducts of drinking water disinfection. The review found that even in "extreme exposure scenari...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Water Supply: HousingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25247More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department has commissioned an assessment by a public body of potential inhalation and dermal exposure arising from domestic water supply arrangements.
Answer: The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) commissioned research in 2010 on the dermal and inhalation toxicity of regulated trihalomethanes (THM), which are byproducts of drinking water disinfection. The review found that even in "extreme exposure scenari...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Water Supply: HousingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25246More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, for what reason the precautionary principle was not applied in relation to potential inhalation and dermal exposure arising from domestic water supply arrangements.
Answer: The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) commissioned research in 2010 on the dermal and inhalation toxicity of regulated trihalomethanes (THM), which are byproducts of drinking water disinfection. The review found that even in "extreme exposure scenari...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Water Supply: HousingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25245More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the application of the precautionary principle to potential public health risks arising from domestic water supply arrangements.
Answer: The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) commissioned research in 2010 on the dermal and inhalation toxicity of regulated trihalomethanes (THM), which are byproducts of drinking water disinfection. The review found that even in "extreme exposure scenari...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Endometriosis: EmploymentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18481More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of increasing the level of workforce understanding of endometriosis.
Answer: The Government acknowledges the challenges faced by women with endometriosis and the impact it can have on their lives, relationships, education, and participation in the workforce. We also recognise the importance of ensuring healthcare professionals are...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
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MBR Acres: DogsHome OfficeTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17916More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether any inspections were undertaken by the Animals in Science Regulation Unit following reports concerning the welfare of dogs during the recent period of extreme temperatures at MBR Acres.
Answer: On 10 July 2026, the Animals in Science Regulation Unit carried out an announced visit to MBR Acres to inspect compliance with the requirements of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA) following the recent period of high temperatures in Grea...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
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Pigs: Animal HousingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17667More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she intends to publish the consultation on phasing out the use of farrowing crates for sows.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the reply previously given the hon. Member for Bolton South and Walkden on 10 July 2026, PQ UIN 15938.
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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Pigs: Animal HousingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17666More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she can confirm that the forthcoming consultation on phasing out farrowing crates will be based on a transition to free farrowing systems rather than permitting the continued u
Answer: The recently published animal welfare strategy sets out that ending the use of farrowing crates is a key priority for this Government. We want to work with the industry to help them transition away from the use of farrowing crates to alternative systems: ...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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Children: Armed ForcesDepartment for EducationTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16336More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her department has considered the potential merits of introducing a statutory requirement for all local authorities to appoint a lead officer for children from Armed Forces families, including those wit
Answer: We recognise that Armed Forces life may present particular challenges for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families, particularly because of the need to move regularly. As part of our consultation on reforms of the...
Answered 28 Jul 2026
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Special Educational Needs: Armed ForcesDepartment for EducationTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16335More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of strengthening statutory guidance to local authorities on accepting existing assessments and plans when Service children with special or additio
Answer: We recognise that Armed Forces life may present particular challenges for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families, particularly because of the need to move regularly. As part of our consultation on reforms of the...
Answered 28 Jul 2026
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Special Educational Needs: Armed ForcesDepartment for EducationTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16334More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what is the latest assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of access to special educational needs or disabilities provision on a) Armed Forces family satisfaction and b) personnel retention.
Answer: We recognise that Armed Forces life may present particular challenges for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families, particularly because of the need to move regularly. As part of our consultation on reforms of the...
Answered 28 Jul 2026
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