Imran Hussain MP: written questions
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Written questions
Registration of Births, Deaths, Marriages and Civil PartnershipsHome OfficeTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120406More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if the Government will consider introducing cross-departmental guidance on compassionate death registration to ensure consistency across local authorities.
Answer: There are currently no plans to introduce cross-departmental guidance on compassionate death registration. Medical professionals, registrars and others involved in the certification and registration processes all have guidance and training in place in acc...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRegistration of Births, Deaths, Marriages and Civil Partnerships: CoronavirusHome OfficeTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120405More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the expiry of temporary Covid-era provisions that allowed for more flexible and timely death registration on bereaved families.
Answer: No assessment has been made. Since the repeal of the Coronavirus Act easements, Death Certification Reform provisions came into force on 9 September 2024 which introduced more effective processes for death certification and registration, alongside a stren...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRegistration of Births, Deaths, Marriages and Civil PartnershipsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120402More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will meet with hon. Members and representatives of faith communities to discuss reforms to the death registration process.
Answer: The General Register Office oversees the policy for registration of births, deaths, and marriages. However, a death must be certified before it can be registered and since 9 September 2024, all non-coronial deaths are independently scrutinised by a medica...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDeath CertificatesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120400More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to help ensure that medical certificates of cause of death can be issued outside normal working hours, including weekends and bank holidays.
Answer: Responsibility for ensuring that medical examiner services respond to local needs sits with trusts. Most medical examiners’ work can be undertaken during normal office hours with cover for weekends and public holidays likely to be required in most areas. ...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordOffenders: RehabilitationMinistry of JusticeTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119356More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the role of structured sport and physical activity in supporting rehabilitation outcomes.
Answer: We recognise that structured sport and physical activity can play an important role in supporting rehabilitation by improving physical and mental wellbeing, supporting positive behaviour, and encouraging engagement with wider rehabilitative activity.All p...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPlanning: Economic Growth and Job CreationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119355More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of updating planning guidance to support the delivery of green jobs and clean growth in regions such as West Yorkshire.
Answer: The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) sets out that the purpose of the planning system is to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development, including the provision of supporting infrastructure in a sustainable manner. It also supports t...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness Premises: PlanningMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119354More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to support local authorities to plan for low-carbon commercial development, including access to energy and transport infrastructure.
Answer: The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) sets out that the purpose of the planning system is to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development, including the provision of supporting infrastructure in a sustainable manner. It also supports t...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness Premises: Planning PermissionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119353More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to support local planning authorities to process applications for employment land and commercial development more efficiently.
Answer: The MHCLG Digital Planning Programme is developing data standards for planning applications and supporting the adoption of modern planning software to make the planning process smoother, faster, and more efficient. Further detail on the programme can be f...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPlanning: Economic GrowthMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119352More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the planning system on the timely delivery of commercial developments that support local economic growth.
Answer: The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) sets out that the purpose of the planning system is to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development, including the provision of supporting infrastructure in a sustainable manner. It also supports t...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordInnovation and Research: FinanceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119351More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to support research and innovation partnerships involving local authorities and combined authorities.
Answer: As we set out in the English Devolution White Paper, the government will work in partnership with local leaders, businesses and universities to unlock the innovation potential of places across the UK – ensuring that everyone benefits from innovation-led g...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordInnovation and Research: FinanceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119350More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of barriers faced by local authorities in accessing innovation and research funding.
Answer: As we set out in the English Devolution White Paper, the government will work in partnership with local leaders, businesses and universities to unlock the innovation potential of places across the UK – ensuring that everyone benefits from innovation-led g...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordResearch: West YorkshireDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119349More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much UK Research and Innovation funding has been awarded to organisations based in West Yorkshire in each of the last three financial years.
Answer: During the financial years 2021/22 to 2023/24, UK Research and Innovation invested £723 million in grant awards to organisations in West Yorkshire. This is broken down by financial year as follows:Financial YearUKRI Investment 2021/22£227m2022/23£260m2023...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordResearch: BradfordDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119348More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much Innovate UK funding has been awarded to organisations based in Bradford in each of the last three financial years.
Answer: Innovate UK’s grant funding database shows that during the most recent three full financial years, Innovate UK offered £4.97 million in grant awards to organisations registered in the Bradford local authority area. This is broken down by financial year as...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordResearch: BradfordDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119347More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much funding has been allocated to research and development projects led by organisations based in Bradford in each of the last three financial years.
Answer: During the financial years 2022/23 to 2024/25, UK Research and Innovation made £9.6 million in grant awards to organisations in Bradford. This is broken down by financial year as follows:Financial YearCommitted funding2022/23£4,492,5422023/24£1,309,239202...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRohingya: EducationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119346More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to prioritise education within the UK’s humanitarian response to the Rohingya crisis.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer he was provided on 27 February in response to Questions 112661-65 and add that I raised the matter of support for education in the Rohingya refugee camps when I visited Bangladesh last month.
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBangladesh: RohingyaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119345More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential implications for its policies of the long-term education and skills needs of Rohingya children and young people in Ba
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer he was provided on 27 February in response to Questions 112661-65 and add that I raised the matter of support for education in the Rohingya refugee camps when I visited Bangladesh last month.
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRohingya: EducationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119344More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of teacher recruitment and training in Rohingya refugee education programmes supported by UK aid.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer he was provided on 27 February in response to Questions 112661-65 and add that I raised the matter of support for education in the Rohingya refugee camps when I visited Bangladesh last month.
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBangladesh: RohingyaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119343More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of barriers to secondary education for Rohingya children and young people in refugee camps in Bangladesh.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer he was provided on 27 February in response to Questions 112661-65 and add that I raised the matter of support for education in the Rohingya refugee camps when I visited Bangladesh last month.
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBangladesh: RohingyaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119342More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of access to education for Rohingya children in refugee camps in Bangladesh.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer he was provided on 27 February in response to Questions 112661-65 and add that I raised the matter of support for education in the Rohingya refugee camps when I visited Bangladesh last month.
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSports: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119341More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure grassroots sport funding reaches areas of high deprivation.
Answer: The Government provides the majority of support for grassroots sport through our Arm’s Length Body, Sport England, which annually invests over £250 million in Exchequer and Lottery Funding. Sport England allocates funds to National Governing Bodies and gr...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSports: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119340More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to improve transparency in the allocation of grassroots sport funding.
Answer: The Government provides the majority of support for grassroots sport through our Arm’s Length Body, Sport England, which annually invests over £250 million in Exchequer and Lottery Funding. Sport England allocates funds to National Governing Bodies and gr...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSports: Governing BodiesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119339More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what criteria are used to determine allocations between national governing bodies and grassroots sport providers.
Answer: The Government provides the majority of support for grassroots sport through our Arm’s Length Body, Sport England, which annually invests over £250 million in Exchequer and Lottery Funding. Sport England allocates funds to National Governing Bodies and gr...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSports: ClubsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119338More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what proportion of public funding for sport is allocated directly to grassroots clubs.
Answer: The Government provides the majority of support for grassroots sport through our Arm’s Length Body, Sport England, which annually invests over £250 million in Exchequer and Lottery Funding. Sport England allocates funds to National Governing Bodies and gr...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBoxing: GymsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119337More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the financial sustainability of grassroots boxing gyms.
Answer: The Government recognises that sports clubs and facilities are important to communities up and down the country. Everyone, no matter who they are or where they live, should have access to high-quality, inclusive facilities, and opportunities to participat...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: BradfordDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112675More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to support local energy efficiency and demand reduction measures for commercial premises in Bradford.
Answer: Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards are in place for non-domestic buildings, meaning that most non-domestic properties cannot be leased with an Energy Performance Certificate below band E. This Department consulted on strengthening these standards and wil...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
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