James Naish MP: written questions 2026
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Logistics and Storage: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1723More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of targeted business rate relief for storage and logistics-based businesses.
Answer: The Government recognises the important role that storage and logistics-based businesses play in supporting economic growth, trade and supply chains across the UK.The Government is supporting these sectors through a range of measures, including through ma...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAcademies: Electric VehiclesDepartment for EducationTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1603More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the Answer of 25 March 2026 to Question 121065 on Academies: Electric Vehicles, when the review on new electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes for academy trusts will be completed; and wheth
Answer: New Electrical Vehicle Salary Schemes (EVSS) in the school sector, including adding employees to schemes with existing providers, have been paused whilst a cross-government review on these schemes has been undertaken by HM Treasury.The department has been...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSchool MilkDepartment for EducationTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1599More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of extending free school milk to all children until the end of reception rather than until the age of five.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member for Rushcliffe to the answer of 22 May 2026 to Question 1025.
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSyria: Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1596More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department are taking to protect the Alawite minority in Syria.
Answer: Further to the answer given on 18 September 2025 to question 74583, I raised this issue with the Syrian Foreign Minister during his visit to London in November 2025, and the situation of minority rights in Syria was also raised during President Al Sharaa'...
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordIran: Baha'i FaithForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1577More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent steps her Department has taken in relation to Baha'i persecution in Iran.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 19 May to question 611.
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordMaternity ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1563More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve the integration of maternity, mental health and wider medical services for women identified as high-risk during pregnancy and the postnatal period.
Answer: We recognise the potential for continuity of care within maternity services to improve women’s experience of maternity care and reduce inequalities in outcomes. However, maternity services need to have enough staff with the right skills in the right place...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMaternity Services: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1562More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of introducing a named clinical lead for every woman accessing NHS maternity services to improve continuity of care and accountabilit
Answer: We recognise the potential for continuity of care within maternity services to improve women’s experience of maternity care and reduce inequalities in outcomes. However, maternity services need to have enough staff with the right skills in the right place...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: Exhaust EmissionsDepartment for TransportTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127556More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to encourage local authorities to take action against engine idling, particularly outside of schools.
Answer: All Local Authorities already have powers available to them to issue Fixed Penalty Notices to drivers who are idling unnecessarily. Local Authorities are best placed to determine where to carry out enforcement against idling. Guidance on enforcement issue...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHeart Diseases: ScreeningDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127277More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the response to UIN 121786 on 23 March 2026, when the National Screening Committee will open the public consultation on screening for the conditions associated with sudden cardiac death
Answer: The Government recognises the devastating impact of sudden cardiac death on young people, families, and communities.In considering whether any screening programme should be introduced, the Government is guided by the independent scientific advice of the U...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: Flood ControlMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126775More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to support properties being retrofitted with permeable surfaces to reduce flooding risks.
Answer: Building Regulations apply when new building work is being undertaken. The options for dealing with rainwater are set out at Schedule 1 Part H of the Building Regulations 2010 which state that paved areas around a building shall be adequately drained and ...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordProperty Development: Flood ControlMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126774More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to encourage the use of permeable surfaces on new housing estates and in the public realm by developers.
Answer: Building Regulations apply when new building work is being undertaken. The options for dealing with rainwater are set out at Schedule 1 Part H of the Building Regulations 2010 which state that paved areas around a building shall be adequately drained and ...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Buildings: AccessCabinet OfficeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126773More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps his Department is taking to increase information and awareness for members of the public on the accessibility of public spaces.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Places: AccessCabinet OfficeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126772More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps his Department is taking to support local authorities in wider adoption of accessibility rating systems.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Buildings: AccessCabinet OfficeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126771More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of local pilot schemes on increasing accessibility in public spaces.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Places: AccessCabinet OfficeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126770More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of a nationally recognised accessibility rating system for public venues and community spaces.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the Rt Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPre-school Education: Special Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126769More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if her Department will take steps to ensure that funding is a) ring-fenced for the early years workforce and b) adequate for the needs of children with SEND.
Answer: The department provides early years funding through the dedicated schools grant, which is ring-fenced for education and subject to pass through requirements. Under the School and Early Years Finance Regulations, local authorities must pass at least 97% of...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPre-school Education: ReformDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126768More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that early years guidance and reforms are implemented consistently across local authorities.
Answer: The department continually monitors early years provision across England ensuring that all guidance and reforms are implemented.The department has regular contact with each local authority in England, about provision, specifically regarding the sufficienc...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordChildcare: DisadvantagedDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126767More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure the expansion of funded childcare supports improved outcomes for disadvantaged children.
Answer: The Best Start in Life Strategy sets out this government’s commitment to increase take-up of the 15-hour early education and childcare offers for two, three and four-year-olds, ensuring low-income families, children with special educational needs and disa...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPre-school Education: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126766More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that early years funding supports a) financial accessibility for families and b) sustainability for providers.
Answer: This government continues to prioritise and protect investment in the early years, which is why we are investing over £1 billion more in the early years entitlements this year compared to 2025/26 to deliver a full year of the expanded entitlements, and an...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPre-school Education: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126765More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure the early years funding system supports a) providers operating on a year-round basis and b) parents who require year-round provision.
Answer: This government continues to prioritise and protect investment in the early years, which is why we are investing over £1 billion more in the early years entitlements this year compared to 2025/26 to deliver a full year of the expanded entitlements, and an...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS and General Practitioners: CommunicationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126764More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help integrate NHS national communications and local GP surgery communications.
Answer: As part of the Government’s investment in digital channels, the NHS App currently provides patients with a National Health Service ‘front door’ through which they can access primary care services, including making appointments, ordering prescriptions, and...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment Schemes: Mental HealthDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125584More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support those with serious mental health conditions through the Individual Placement and Support Programme.
Answer: The Department recognises the importance of supporting people with serious mental health conditions to access and remain in employment.Support to improve employment outcomes is embedded within NHS Talking Therapies services. Employment advisers are availa...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment Schemes: Mental IllnessDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125583More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department has made an assessment of regional disparities in the outcome of the Individual Placement and Support Programme.
Answer: Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care (IPSPC) was available in 12 areas in England and 2 Health Board areas in Wales. Evaluation of the programme is ongoing.
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment Schemes: Mental IllnessDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125582More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will publish the amount of people supported into employment through the Individual Placement and Support scheme.
Answer: Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care (IPSPC) was available in 12 areas in England and 2 Health Board areas in Wales. Evaluation of the programme is ongoing.
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordInsulation: PricesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125577More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to help increase the affordability of insulation material for construction companies.
Answer: The government is consulting on long-term reforms to the construction products regulatory regime, which aims to create a dynamic environment that supports long-term economic growth, infrastructure and housing delivery.
Answered 22 Apr 2026
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