Jas Athwal MP: written questions 2026

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Written questions

Department for Work and Pensions: Ethnic GroupsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108950More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the consultation, Government Statistical Service Harmonisation: Assessing user needs for additional response options for the new ethnicity harmonisation standard, published on 28 Octob
Answer: The Department notes the plan by the Office for National Statistics for an updated harmonised standard, which will be applied to our departmental statistics where applicable in due course.This is an open consultation due to close on 4 February 2026, and t...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
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Health Services: Jews and SikhsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108949More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what data his Department holds on health outcomes for (a) Sikhs and (b) Jews.
Answer: The Department has access to data from several population health surveys, undertaken by other organisations or departments, which record the religion of respondents, and which include Sikh and Jewish as categories. These include:- Health Survey for Englan...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
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Leasehold: Ground RentMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107877More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to help ensure that Leasehold reform will include reductions in ground levels of ground rent.
Answer: Through the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill published on 27 January 2026, the government is proposing to cap ground rent at £250 per year, before changing to a peppercorn in 40 years. For further information, I refer the hon. Member to the Writ...
Answered 30 Jan 2026
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Leasehold: Ground RentMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107876More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps is he taking to ensure that all leaseholders, including existing leaseholders, have their ground rent reduced to a peppercorn.
Answer: Through the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill published on 27 January 2026, the government is proposing to cap ground rent at £250 per year, before changing to a peppercorn in 40 years. For further information, I refer the hon. Member to the Writ...
Answered 30 Jan 2026
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LeaseholdMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107273More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what progress he has made on ending the leasehold system.
Answer: Over the course of this parliament, the government is determined to honour the commitments made in our manifesto and do what is necessary to finally bring the feudal leasehold system to an end. We continue to progressively implement the provisions of the ...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
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Internet: ChildrenDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106216More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions has her Department had with Ofcom on the regulation of online AI chatbots and companions in the context of exposure of harmful content on children.
Answer: On 3 December 2025, the Secretary of State confirmed in Parliament that the government is exploring how emerging services, such as AI chatbots, interact with the Online Safety Act and what further measures may be required.The Department has regular discus...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
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Accident and Emergency Departments: DocumentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105564More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps is his department taking to improve record keeping and documentation within the emergency departments and observation units.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving how information is recorded, stored, and used across the National Health Service, including in emergency departments and observation units.Regarding accident and emergency data, NHS England has published a Data Qua...
Answered 20 Jan 2026
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Learning Disability: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105563More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve the quality of medical care available to people with learning disabilities.
Answer: Significant action is underway to improve access to and the quality of care for people with a learning disability. This will help deliver the shift from treatment to prevention, outlined in our 10-Year Health Plan, with further information available at th...
Answered 20 Jan 2026
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Health Services: Learning DisabilityDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104036More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the impact of Matha's Rule on enhancing patient care and saving lives for those with learning disabilities.
Answer: Martha’s Rule is being implemented in all acute hospitals in England. Early indications suggest a positive impact on patient care across patient groups, including people with learning disabilities, through improved recognition of physiological deteriorati...
Answered 16 Jan 2026
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