Ian Sollom MP: written questions
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Medicine: Cost EffectivenessDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95010More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, to ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps is his Department taking to increase the NICE cost-effectiveness thresholds for new medicines and increase the value that the UK
Answer: The pharmaceutical sector and the innovative medicines it produces are critical to our national interest, helping people access life changing treatments, reducing pressure on the health service over the longer-term, and ensuring we have a National Health ...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordLife Sciences: Economic SituationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95009More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of recent divestments made by the life sciences industry on local economies across England, including St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire constitue
Answer: We do not hold specific data on the impact of recent divestments on local economies, including in St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire, specifically.We know this has been a challenging time for the life sciences sector, with commercial uncertainty and global c...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95008More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reverse the long-term decline in the amount spent on medicines as a percentage of the NHS budget.
Answer: We continue to support the United Kingdom’s world leading life sciences sector through investment, innovation and reform as set out in our Life Sciences Sector Plan and 10-Year Health Plan, through which we committed to accelerating growth in net spend on...
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordChildcare: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95007More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what international comparisons her Department has reviewed regarding funding models for wraparound childcare, and what evidence has been considered from countries such as Australia and Ireland.
Answer: This government is investing in a modern childcare system that supports families. When developing our programmes, we look at previous schemes, including internationally, as well as receiving representations from families and providers.In February 2024, 24...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordChildcareDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95006More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the economic impact of improving access to out-of-school aged childcare, including potential increases in workforce participation and GDP growth.
Answer: This government is investing in a modern childcare system that supports families. When developing our programmes, we look at previous schemes, including internationally, as well as receiving representations from families and providers.In February 2024, 24...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordChildcareDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95005More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to reform the out-of-school aged childcare sector and introduce a consistent and long-term funding model to support working families and economic growth.
Answer: This government is investing in a modern childcare system that supports families. When developing our programmes, we look at previous schemes, including internationally, as well as receiving representations from families and providers.In February 2024, 24...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordChildcare: Fees and ChargesDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95004More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what evidence her Department has gathered on the number of parents unable to increase their working hours or return to work due to access to affordable, reliable out-of-school childcare.
Answer: This government is investing in a modern childcare system that supports families. When developing our programmes, we look at previous schemes, including internationally, as well as receiving representations from families and providers.In February 2024, 24...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordExtended Services: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95001More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education what analysis her Department has undertaken of the the potential economic and social benefits of sustained funding in school-aged wraparound childcare.
Answer: This government is investing in a modern childcare system that supports families. When developing our programmes, we look at previous schemes, including internationally, as well as receiving representations from families and providers.In February 2024, 24...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordGCE A-levelDepartment for EducationTabled 14 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91218More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many state school students took four A levels including maths, further maths, and at least one subject qualifying for the high value course premium in each of the last five years; and what proportion of tho
Answer: The data requested is below. Time PeriodSexNumber of StudentsProportion (%)2023/24Male5,11974.82023/24Female1,72225.22022/23Male4,12174.22022/23Female1,43025.82021/22Male3,80073.92021/22Female1,34526.12020/21Male4,32873.92020/21Female1,52826.12019/20Male3...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordUniversities: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 14 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91217More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what protocols exist for (a) her Department and (b) the Office for Students when approached by (i) universities and (ii) lenders regarding (A) university financial difficulties, (B) debt arrangements and (C) le
Answer: The department does not intervene directly in negotiations between universities and banks. As independent institutions, universities are responsible for managing their own finances. We do of course regularly meet both with providers and banks to discuss t...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordUniversities: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 14 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91216More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, on how many occasions (a) her Department and (b) the Office for Students has participated in discussions with commercial lenders on university (i) debt arrangements and (ii) financial sustainability since 2022.
Answer: The department does not intervene directly in negotiations between universities and banks. As independent institutions, universities are responsible for managing their own finances. We do of course regularly meet both with providers and banks to discuss t...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordUniversities: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 14 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91215More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what involvement (a) her Department and (b) the Office for Students have had in discussions between universities and their commercial lenders on (i) university debt arrangements, (ii) financial sustainability a
Answer: The department does not intervene directly in negotiations between universities and banks. As independent institutions, universities are responsible for managing their own finances. We do of course regularly meet both with providers and banks to discuss t...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordInternational BaccalaureateDepartment for EducationTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90463More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many state school students took the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in each of the last five years; and what proportion of those students were female.
Answer: The data requested is below. Data relating to 2024/25 will be available in February 2026. The number and proportion of state-funded student entries for international baccalaureate by sex Time PeriodSexNumber of State-Funded StudentsProportion (%)2023/24F...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitals: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86437More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he expects the data on incidence of corridor care to be published by NHS England.
Answer: The Government is committed to tackling the unacceptable practice of corridor care in our National Health Service. Our Urgent and Emergency Care Plan, published in June 2025, sets out steps we are taking, including the commitment to publish data on the pr...
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordIntegrated Care Boards: Redundancy PayDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85432More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance his Department has given to integrated care boards on covering redundancy programme costs.
Answer: Following the Prime Minister’s announcement of the abolition of NHS England, we are clear on the need for a smaller centre, as well as scaling back integrated care board (ICB) running costs and NHS provider corporate cost reductions in order to reduce was...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordIntegrated Care Boards: Redundancy PayDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85431More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether integrated care boards will be given additional one-off funding for redundancy programmes to meet the 50% cost reduction target.
Answer: Following the Prime Minister’s announcement of the abolition of NHS England, we are clear on the need for a smaller centre, as well as scaling back integrated care board (ICB) running costs and NHS provider corporate cost reductions in order to reduce was...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: ApprenticesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83698More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent discussions he has had with small businesses on the apprenticeship system.
Answer: Small businesses are a vital part of our economy and apprenticeship system. They provide valuable opportunities in priority sectors for young people and apprentices from disadvantaged areas. The government engages with small employers regularly to promote...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordApprenticesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83697More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he has taken to help increase awareness amongst employers of the incentives available to hire apprentices, including National Insurance relief when hiring apprentices under 25.
Answer: The government offers a range of financial support to help employers to take on apprentices. In addition to the National Insurance exemptions for apprentices under 25, the government pays £1,000 to employers that take on apprentices under 19 or eligible 1...
Answered 7 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: ApprenticesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83696More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of fully funding apprenticeships for under-22s in SMEs on apprenticeship starts.
Answer: Small businesses are a vital part of our economy and apprenticeship system. They provide valuable opportunities in priority sectors for young people and apprentices from disadvantaged areas. The government engages with small employers regularly to promote...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: ApprenticesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83695More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of its targeted support to help SMEs offer apprenticeships.
Answer: Small businesses are a vital part of our economy and apprenticeship system. They provide valuable opportunities in priority sectors for young people and apprentices from disadvantaged areas. The government engages with small employers regularly to promote...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordInternational Baccalaureate: QualificationsDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82453More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of reducing funding for International Baccalaureate qualifications on the range of (a) subjects and (b) educational choices available to state sch
Answer: I refer the hon. Member for St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire to the answer of 24 October 2025 to Question 83028.
Answered 24 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordCurriculum: State EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82452More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to support access to a broad curriculum for state pupils.
Answer: The government has established an independent Curriculum and Assessment Review, chaired by Professor Becky Francis CBE. The Review wants to ensure a rich, broad, inclusive and innovative curriculum that readies young people for life and work. It is also ...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordInternational BaccalaureateDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82451More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure state school pupils can access International Baccalaureate programmes.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member for St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire to the answer of 24 October 2025 to Question 83028.
Answered 24 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordInternational Baccalaureate: QualificationsDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82450More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of reducing funding for International Baccalaureate qualifications on state schools.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member for St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire to the answer of 24 October 2025 to Question 83028.
Answered 24 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordRyanairDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81536More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Consumer Rights Act 2015, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of Ryanair's proposed requirement for all passengers to have digital boarding passes on (a) pensioners and (b
Answer: Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, airlines must ensure that their terms and conditions are fair, transparent, and do not place certain consumers at an unfair disadvantage. The CAA is responsible for ensuring airline compliance with the Consumer Rights A...
Answered 15 Oct 2025
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