Helen Morgan MP: written questions 2026
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Insurance: DiscriminationTreasuryTabled 20 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122586More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to ensure that policyholders with protected characteristics are not discriminated against by insurance companies.
Answer: Insurers make commercial decisions about pricing and the terms of cover they offer based on their assessment of the relevant risks. However, the government is determined that insurers treat customers fairly and insurers must comply with relevant legislati...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFinancial Conduct AuthorityTreasuryTabled 20 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122585More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to ensure adherence to the FCA’s Consumer Duty requirement for firms to avoid causing foreseeable harm.
Answer: The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA’s) Consumer Duty requires firms to act in good faith, prevent foreseeable harm, and act in the best interests of consumers. All FCA-authorised firms are required to comply with the Consumer Duty.The FCA has extensive...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFinancial Conduct AuthorityTreasuryTabled 20 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122584More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with the FCA on stop the clock guidance and related litigation.
Answer: The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), as the independent regulator for financial services, sets the conduct standards required of insurance firms. This includes rules requiring insurers to handle claims fairly and promptly. The Supreme Court published it...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCoronavirus Business Interruption Loan SchemeTreasuryTabled 20 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122583More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of valid Covid-19 business interruption claims becoming time-barred in March 2026 on the insurance sector.
Answer: The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), as the independent regulator for financial services, sets the conduct standards required of insurance firms. This includes rules requiring insurers to handle claims fairly and promptly. The Supreme Court published it...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBus Services: WheelchairsDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122568More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to provide guidance to bus manufacturers on the legislative requirements on size and location of wheelchair space, in the context of the consultation on the Public Service Ve
Answer: The Government is committed to improving passenger transport services, so they are more inclusive and enable disabled people to travel safely, confidently and with dignity. As part of our broader mission to break down barriers to opportunity, we recognise...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBus Services: WheelchairsDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122567More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to increase wheelchair accessibility on buses.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving passenger transport services, so they are more inclusive and enable disabled people to travel safely, confidently and with dignity. As part of our broader mission to break down barriers to opportunity, we recognise...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBus Services: DisabilityDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122566More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when her Department plans to announce new legislative standards for vehicle accessibility requirements, in the context of the review of the Public Service Vehicles Access Regulations .
Answer: The Government is committed to improving passenger transport services, so they are more inclusive and enable disabled people to travel safely, confidently and with dignity. As part of our broader mission to break down barriers to opportunity, we recognise...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBus Services: DisabilityDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122565More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she plans to publish a response to her Department's consultation on Public Service Vehicles Access Regulations, which closed on 4 September 2023.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving passenger transport services, so they are more inclusive and enable disabled people to travel safely, confidently and with dignity. As part of our broader mission to break down barriers to opportunity, we recognise...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: Greater London and WalesDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122564More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of reconnecting London to the Marches by rail on the economy.
Answer: The Department has not undertaken a specific assessment of the economic impact of reconnecting London to the Marches by rail. Any future proposals would be considered in accordance with established Department appraisal guidance, including analysis of effe...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: North ShropshireDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122563More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to improve rail connectivity in North Shropshire.
Answer: Services in North Shropshire are provided by Transport for Wales (TfW) in accordance with its Train Service Requirement which is agreed with the Department with respect to services at stations in England. The Department keeps the performance and connectiv...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal HousingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122238More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate her Department has made of the amount of agricultural land egg producers will require to comply with the proposed ban on colony cages.
Answer: In preparation for the recent consultation on laying hen cage reform, the Government carried out a general assessment of the potential impact of the proposed reforms to laying hen welfare policy on the competitiveness and viability of UK egg producers and...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal HousingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122236More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of a ban on colony cages on the agricultural land market.
Answer: In preparation for the recent consultation on laying hen cage reform, the Government carried out a general assessment of the potential impact of the proposed reforms to laying hen welfare policy on the competitiveness and viability of UK egg producers and...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAir Force: CadetsMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121915More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what data his Department holds relating to the closure of air cadet squadrons due to insufficient electrical compliance documentation.
Answer: The Royal Air Force Air Cadets (RAFAC) are committed to providing a safe and high-quality environment for all members. Following a rigorous audit of statutory compliance records, activity has been temporarily suspended at several sites across the country....
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEquitable Life Assurance Society: CompensationTreasuryTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121863More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of the Equitable Members' Action Group’s analysis of Government spending on the compensation package for people affected by financial los
Answer: The Equitable Life Payment Scheme has been fully wound down and closed since 2016. The only remaining part of the Payment Scheme in operation is the annual payments made to eligible With-Profit-Annuitants and the Scheme is on track to distribute the remai...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEquitable Life Assurance Society: CompensationTreasuryTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121862More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will take steps to ensure that contingency funding linked to the Equitable Life Payment Scheme will be used to compensate Equitable Life policyholders.
Answer: The Equitable Life Payment Scheme has been fully wound down and closed since 2016. The only remaining part of the Payment Scheme in operation is the annual payments made to eligible With-Profit-Annuitants and the Scheme is on track to distribute the remai...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEquitable Life Assurance Society: CompensationTreasuryTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121861More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much of the money allocated to the Equitable Life compensation fund is expected to be retained by her Department, in the context of contingency funds.
Answer: The Equitable Life Payment Scheme has been fully wound down and closed since 2016. The only remaining part of the Payment Scheme in operation is the annual payments made to eligible With-Profit-Annuitants and the Scheme is on track to distribute the remai...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMeningitis: Disease ControlDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121848More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what planning his Department has previously undertaken for a meningitis outbreak.
Answer: The Department undertakes a range of emergency preparedness and response exercises that test our capability to manage high‑consequence infectious disease outbreaks. These exercises routinely assess incident response structures, case management, contact tr...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMeningitis: Disease ControlDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121847More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has previously undertaken emergency exercises for an outbreak of a meningococcal-type disease.
Answer: The Department undertakes a range of emergency preparedness and response exercises that test our capability to manage high‑consequence infectious disease outbreaks. These exercises routinely assess incident response structures, case management, contact tr...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMeningitis: VaccinationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121846More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, (a) what the current level of the stockpile of MenB vaccine is and (b) whether her Department has assessed whether stockpiles are sufficient for the current meningitis B outbreak, including through
Answer: The risk of infection to the wider population remains low. A targeted vaccination programme has been extended to everyone who has been offered preventative antibiotic treatment as part of this outbreak. A single course of antibiotics is highly effective a...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMobile PhonesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121813More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of improvements made since the passing of the Communications Act 2003 at delivering improved mobile phone signal to consumers.
Answer: The Communications Act 2003 has provided for a regulatory framework which has driven competition and investment and has delivered good outcomes for consumers and businesses.According to Ofcom’s 2025 Connected Nations report, 4G is available across 96% of ...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLiquefied Petroleum Gas: North ShropshireDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121523More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to support residents in North Shropshire with the cost of purchasing liquefied petroleum gas to heat their homes.
Answer: My Rt. Hon. Friend the Chancellor has announced £53m for low-income families, who heat their homes with oil to help tackle surging prices, and households who use LPG are eligible to apply. In England, funding will be distributed by local authorities via t...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordA483: ShropshireDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121143More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the National Highways' investigations into proposals to improve road safety at the Llynclys crossroads on the A483.
Answer: National Highways has assessed the safety performance of the 6-mile section of the A483 between Oswestry and the Welsh Border, which includes the Llynclys Crossroads. Improvements to the route are being considered for delivery as part of the Safety Nation...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: Capital InvestmentDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121142More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when her Department will confirm the funding allocations of the Road Investment Strategy 3.
Answer: The third Road Investment Strategy (RIS3) is due to be published later in March. It will confirm the funding and objectives for National Highways’ investment in the strategic road network over the five-year period from 2026/27 to 2030/31.
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: ContractsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121030More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions his Department has had with the Health Services Safety Investigations Body, Care Quality Commission, Healthwatch and Royal College of GPs on changes to the GP contract regarding Ad
Answer: In early 2026, we concluded the 2026/27 GP Contract consultation. This year, we expanded the consultation to engage with wider stakeholders, which were the General Practitioners Committee England, the Royal College of General Practitioners, National Voice...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: ContractsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121029More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has undertaken a risk assessment for changes to the GP contract regarding Advice and Guidance due to be implemented from 1 April 2026.
Answer: The Department has not undertaken a formal risk assessment for the changes made to the GP Contract regarding Advice and Guidance (A&G) due to be implemented from 1 April 2026. However, in developing this policy, the Department and NHS England have car...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
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