James Naish MP: written questions 2026

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Heat Pumps: Rented HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 14 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29590More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the findings in ADE: Demand’s No Home Left Behind report that over 60% of renters live in homes where a standard
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Clean Energy: HeatingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 14 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29589More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether she plans to follow the recommendation in ADE: Demand’s No Home Left Behind report to model clean-heat solutions for flats and leasehold homes.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Heat Batteries: CostsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 14 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29588More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the ADE: Demand’s No Home Left Behind report finding that policy increases the cost of a heat battery by £5,900
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Clean Energy: HeatingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 14 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29587More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether she is implementing measures to ensure that low-income households do not pay disproportionately more for clean heat than wealthier households.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Clean Energy: HeatingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 14 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29586More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what comparative assessment she has made of the cost of clean heat for (a) low-income homes and (b) wealthier households.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Waste DisposalDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 14 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29585More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance her Department provides to (a) households and (b) businesses on ways to lawfully dispose of waste that is unsuitable for regular weekly collections.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Medicine: UniversitiesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29584More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether her Department has discussed with Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and the University of Nottingham the potential effect of the Future Nottingham restructuring programme on the num
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Medicine: UniversitiesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29583More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions her Department has had with the Department for Education concerning the withdrawal of Strategic Priorities Grant support for clinical academic pay, and what assessment has been mad
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Medicine: UniversitiesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29582More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of redundancies among university-employed clinical academics on NHS clinical capacity; how many NHS programmed activities are current
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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NHS: SoftwareDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28875More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the compatibility of IT systems used by primary care providers with the NHS App and systems used in secondary care; and what steps his Department is taking to improve
Answer: The NHS App is able to integrate with all general practice core clinical systems, most online consultation solutions, and the majority of patient messaging platforms. It is also integrated with all but two acute trusts, all specialist trusts, and several ...
Answered 22 Sept 2026
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Beer: PackagingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27583More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of packaging costs on (a) breweries, (b) pubs and (c) hospitality businesses in Rushcliffe.
Answer: The Government published an updated assessment in October 2024 of the impact of introducing Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) on packaging producers as a whole. The assessment did not provide separate estimates for breweries, pubs or h...
Answered 21 Sept 2026
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Beer: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27582More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment his Department has made of the impact of Draught Relief on (a) pubs, (b) brewers and (c) consumers in Rushcliffe.
Answer: An assessment of the impacts of decisions taken by the Chancellor at the Budget is published within the relevant Tax Impact and Information Note (TIIN). The TIINs for the inflation-linked uprating to alcohol duty announced at Autumn Budget 2024 and 2025 a...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
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VAT: RushcliffeTreasuryTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27581More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment his Department has made of the impact of VAT rates on (a) pubs, (b) brewers and (c) consumers in Rushcliffe.
Answer: VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption, and the 20 per cent standard rate applies to most goods and services. Exceptions to the standard rate are limited and must be balanced against their impact on the public finances.HMRC estimates that the cost of cha...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
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Beer: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27580More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment his Department has made of the impact of beer duty rates on (a) pubs, (b) brewers and (c) consumers in Rushcliffe.
Answer: An assessment of the impacts of decisions taken by the Chancellor at the Budget is published within the relevant Tax Impact and Information Note (TIIN). The TIINs for the inflation-linked uprating to alcohol duty announced at Autumn Budget 2024 and 2025 a...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
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VATTreasuryTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27579More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of reducing VAT rates to levels more closely aligned with those in other European countries.
Answer: The Government is aware some European countries apply different VAT rates to certain goods and services, reflecting different tax systems, policy choices and wider fiscal contexts.VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption, and the 20 per cent standard rate ...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
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Affordable Housing: Young PeopleMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27578More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to support youth organisations, such as YMCA England and Wales, to develop and deliver affordable and supported housing for young people.
Answer: We have invested over £1 billion in homelessness and rough sleeping services this year, which can be used flexibly to address a range of local needs, including support for young people. The Spending Review protects this record level of investment to tackl...
Answered 18 Sept 2026
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Colestyramine: PrescriptionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27288More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the reported withdrawal of the original formulation of Questran from the UK market on patients with bile acid malabsorption.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer he was provided on 8 June in response to Questions 4511 and 4512. If there are any new developments to report in this area, I will ensure that he is updated.
Answered 11 Sept 2026
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Prescription Drugs: Sugar and Artificial SweetenersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27287More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if her Department will take steps to ensure the continued availability of prescription medicines which do not contain artificial sweeteners for patients with adverse reactions to those substances.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer he was provided on 8 June in response to Questions 4511 and 4512. If there are any new developments to report in this area, I will ensure that he is updated.
Answered 11 Sept 2026
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Prescription Drugs: Sugar and Artificial SweetenersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27286More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if her Department will issue guidance or instructions relating to the reduction or removal of sugar from prescription medicines; and if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of such c
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer he was provided on 8 June in response to Questions 4511 and 4512. If there are any new developments to report in this area, I will ensure that he is updated.
Answered 11 Sept 2026
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Heathrow AirportDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27285More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her department has made of the potential impact of a third runway at Heathrow Airport on the economy; and what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the runway on environ
Answer: As part of the recent consultation on the draft Heathrow Expansion National policy statement (now closed) the Department conducted analysis to look at the potential impact of Heathrow Airport expansion on the economy, including the environmental and clima...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
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Rare Cancers: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27284More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress her Department is making on measuring and reporting progress against commitments with regard to people with rare and less common cancers.
Answer: Improving outcomes for cancer patients is a priority for the Government. The National Cancer Plan sets out a clear ambition to improve early diagnosis and survival across all cancer types, including leukaemia and other blood cancers.The National Cancer Pl...
Answered 21 Sept 2026
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Blood Cancer: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27283More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that blood cancers, including lymphoma, are prioritised along with other rare and less common cancers.
Answer: Improving outcomes for cancer patients is a priority for the Government. The National Cancer Plan sets out a clear ambition to improve early diagnosis and survival across all cancer types, including leukaemia and other blood cancers.The National Cancer Pl...
Answered 21 Sept 2026
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Cancer: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27027More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to prioritise access to special treatment for patients with rare cancers such as lymphoma and expand access to specialist expertise.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 17 July 2026 in response to Question 18279.
Answered 18 Sept 2026
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National Institute for Health and Care ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26674More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her department is taking to improve existing arrangements, or to develop new policy and funding mechanisms, to support the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
Answer: The Department will invest approximately £1.8 billion in 2026/27 through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), which funds and supports high-quality health, public health, and social care research across the National Health Service, ...
Answered 22 Sept 2026
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Revenue and Customs: StandardsTreasuryTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26673More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the time taken by HMRC to resolve cases, and what steps he is taking to reduce delays.
Answer: HMRC is increasing capacity in key teams, improving workforce flexibility, strengthening case progression and delivering wider transformation activity to improve the efficiency of its services. Since April 2025, HMRC has reduced the number of aged investi...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
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