Ian Sollom MP: written questions
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Teachers: Workplace PensionsDepartment for EducationTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2350More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the impact of Teachers’ Pension Scheme contribution rates on the ability of post-1992 higher education institutions to compete with pre-92 institutions for staff.
Answer: The government recognises the financial challenges in the higher education (HE) sector both for providers and their staff.HE providers are autonomous bodies, and the government does not fund the costs of changes to the scheme for them in the same way as f...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLipoedema: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 928More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of surgery and GLP-1 medication as treatments for Lipoedema.
Answer: The Department has not made any assessment of the potential role of GLP-1 medications in reducing inflammation and pain associated with lipoedema. Newly licensed medicines are appraised by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), whic...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordLipoedema: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 927More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve NHS diagnosis and treatment pathways for lipoedema.
Answer: The refreshed Women’s Health Strategy will play a central role in improving outcomes for women living with long‑term conditions like lipoedema by addressing the systemic barriers that have historically contributed to delayed diagnosis, variability in care...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: DisabilityDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 926More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department has taken to implement the NHS Accessible Information Standard effectively.
Answer: Since 2016, all National Health Service organisations and publicly funded social care providers have been expected to meet the Accessible Information Standard (AIS), which details the approach to supporting the information and communication support needs ...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordKidney Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 925More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to include kidney disease as a priority condition within the National Service Framework programme announced in the NHS 10 Year Health Plan; and what steps he is taking
Answer: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are closely linked, with shared risk factors, as well as being risk factors for each other. As set out in the 10-Year Health Plan, we will publish a new cardiovascular disease Modern Service Fr...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMotabilityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 924More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of calculating Motability mileage on an individualised basis, taking into account needs as assessed in Social Care and Support Plans.
Answer: Responsibility for the terms and administration of the Scheme sits with Motability Foundation and its Board of Governors. The changes to the leasing package were announced on 26 March and include reducing the mileage allowance from 20,000 per year to 10,0...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDisabled Students' Allowances: Assistive TechnologyDepartment for EducationTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129011More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to her Department's consultation document entitled Assistive software funded through Disabled Students’ Allowance, published on 26 March 2026, whether an Impact Assessment has been conducted on t
Answer: The anecdotal feedback referenced in the consultation document reflects issues raised through routine engagement activities, including meetings and discussions with delivery partners, sector bodies and other stakeholders. It would not be appropriate to id...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDisabled Students' Allowances: Assistive TechnologyDepartment for EducationTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129009More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to page 11 of her Department's consultation document entitled Assistive software funded through Disabled Students’ Allowance, published on 26 March 2026, what evidence supports the proposed polic
Answer: The anecdotal feedback referenced in the consultation document reflects issues raised through routine engagement activities, including meetings and discussions with delivery partners, sector bodies and other stakeholders. It would not be appropriate to id...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDisabled Students' Allowances: Assistive TechnologyDepartment for EducationTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129008More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to page 11 of her Department's consultation document entitled Assistive software funded through Disabled Students’ Allowance, published on 26 March 2026, what evidence underpins the statement tha
Answer: The anecdotal feedback referenced in the consultation document reflects issues raised through routine engagement activities, including meetings and discussions with delivery partners, sector bodies and other stakeholders. It would not be appropriate to id...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127619More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what data her Department holds on the cost of overpayments by the Student Loans Company to students; the reasons for the overpayments being made; and the cost of the overpayment per reason.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127617More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what is the cost of (a) overpayments per academic year by the Student Loans Company to students and (b) reclaimed overpayments per academic year by the Student Loans Company since 2000.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigrationHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125270More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what is the policy rationale for treating Indefinite Leave to Remain applications as withdrawn if an applicant leaves the UK while a decision is pending; and what assessment she has made of the potent
Answer: In-country immigration routes, and any associated in country appeals rights, are designed to operate while the applicant remains physically present in the UK.Where an applicant leaves the UK before a decision is made, the application can no longer be cons...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGambling: InternetDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125254More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to ensure that child protection frameworks keep pace with technological developments in digital platforms and online gambling.
Answer: Keeping children safe online is a priority for this government. We continue to work with a wide range of stakeholders including social media platforms to further strengthen protections. As outlined in the Online Safety Act, in scope social media companies...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGambling: InternetDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125253More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the role of AI chatbots in promoting or directing children to illegal online gambling.
Answer: We take the issue of children being directed to illegal gambling sites very seriously.AI chatbots covered by the Online Safety Act must protect all users from illegal content. We continue to work with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure these rules kee...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordInternet: ChildrenDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125252More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to address the role of algorithmic recommendation systems in promoting harmful or addictive content, including gambling, to children.
Answer: The Gambling Commission regulates gambling, including online gambling. Gambling operators advertising in the UK must comply with advertising codes, which ensure that gambling advertising is not targeted at children. When operators fall short, the ASA can ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGambling: ChildrenDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125251More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what recent assessment she has made of trends in under-18 participation in gambling activities, including via online platforms and apps.
Answer: The 2025 Young People in Gambling Survey demonstrated that gambling activity by under-18s increased from 27% to 30% compared with the previous year. This was driven by a 3% increase in unregulated gambling, such as private betting between friends and fami...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnaesthetics: VacanciesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125031More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to address the shortage of anaesthetists across the UK.
Answer: Next steps on delivery of the 10-Year Health Plan’s commitment to create 1,000 new specialty training posts over the next three years with a focus on specialties where there is the greatest need will be set out in due course.Alongside this, the Government...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnaesthetics: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125030More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 9 January 2026 to Question 101943 on Anaesthetics: Recruitment, what steps his Department has taken to increase anaesthetist training posts available to start in 2026.
Answer: Next steps on delivery of the 10-Year Health Plan’s commitment to create 1,000 new specialty training posts over the next three years with a focus on specialties where there is the greatest need will be set out in due course.Alongside this, the Government...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: Workplace PensionsCabinet OfficeTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124285More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department holds data relating to (a) average hold time when calling Capita customer services regarding Civil Service Pensions and (b) number of callers who end their calls while waiting on hold.
Answer: The Cabinet Office awarded the contract to administer the Civil Service Pension Scheme to Capita in November 2023 under the previous government. The issues and delays facing a number of civil servants and pension scheme members in receiving their pension ...
Answered 17 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: Workplace PensionsCabinet OfficeTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124283More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will publish his Department's Service Level Agreement with Capita regarding the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
Answer: The Cabinet Office maintains rigorous oversight of the Civil Service Pension Scheme (CSPS) administration contract with Capita. While the Department does not publish the full, granular Service Level Agreement (SLA) documents as these contain commercially ...
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: Workplace PensionsCabinet OfficeTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124282More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that adequate levels of customer service are maintained by MyCSP during the transfer of the Civil Service Pension Scheme administration to Capita.
Answer: The Cabinet Office awarded the contract to administer the Civil Service Pension Scheme to Capita in November 2023 under the previous government. The issues and delays facing a number of civil servants and pension scheme members in receiving their pension ...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration: English LanguageHome OfficeTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124279More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the answer of 24 March 2026 to Question 122166, whether she has had discussions with Five Eyes counterparts on maintaining high standards of security and integrity in English Language Test
Answer: The security and integrity of English Language Testing arrangements is a matter the Government takes very seriously and robust standards in this area are essential to maintaining the integrity of the immigration system.We work closely with our Five Eyes c...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration: English LanguageHome OfficeTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124278More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the answer of 24 March 2026 to Question 122166, if she will publish the security schedule and solution requirements relating to English Language Testing Requirements.
Answer: The security schedule and solution requirements form part of the live procurement documentation for this contract. As the procurement process is live and ongoing, it would not be appropriate to publish these documents at this time, as doing so could preju...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration: English LanguageHome OfficeTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124277More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the answer of 24 March 2026 to Question 122166, which groups her Department engaged to understand what capability is available to maintain high standards of security and integrity.
Answer: Externally, prior to live procurement, the Home Office English Language Testing (HOELT) Programme conducted five rounds of market engagement. This included industry experts and market leaders.The programme has also engaged with the Department of Science, ...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFacility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements: FinanceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124178More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department considered alternative funding models for the Facility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements.
Answer: The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) reached the decision to cease Facility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements (FAAM) operations following a rigorous value-for-money assessment. This included a review of...
Answered 14 Apr 2026
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