Jess Brown-Fuller MP: written questions
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Written questions
Project Gigabit: ChichesterDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4838More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to accelerate the rollout of Project Gigabit in Chichester constituency.
Answer: According to Ofcom’s Connected Nations reporting, as of January 2026, 81% of premises in Chichester have access to gigabit coverage, an increase from 72% in January 2025.For the remaining premises within East and West Sussex that are not within the scope ...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSheltered Housing: SalesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3509More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of i) service charges, ii) daily standard charges for electricity, and iii) ground rent on retirement home sales in Chichester
Answer: My Department does not hold data on average service charges in Chichester.I otherwise refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement made on 27 January 2026 (HCWS1278) and to the draft Impact Assessment for the draft Commonhold and Leasehold R...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: Health ServicesDepartment for EducationTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3480More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions her Department has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the role of the NHS in delivering healthcare to pupils in school settings.
Answer: Schools are not responsible for clinical healthcare tasks. Healthcare tasks can be delegated to staff in schools and other education settings where the responsible healthcare professional considers delegation safe and appropriate.The Department for Educat...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLow FlyingDepartment for TransportTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3042More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will ask the Civil Aviation Authority to review regulations and policy to better protect farm livestock, wildlife and other animals from the alarm and distress caused by low flying aircraft.
Answer: We continually work with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to ensure that Government policy is reflected within their regulatory business. As the UK’s independent aviation regulator, it is for the CAA to ensure that pilots and operators obey the rules an...
Answered 29 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSpeech and Language Disorders: ChichesterDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2984More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the level of support available to children with situational mutism in Chichester constituency.
Answer: The Government recognises that, for children and young people in distress or experiencing mental health difficulties, such as situational mutism, timely access to high-quality, early support is essential.The 10-Year Health Plan sets out ambitious plans to...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing: SalesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2578More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will he review the requirements for house sellers to declare any neighbour dispute when selling their properties, so that owners are not dissuaded from tackling short term issues
Answer: It is a legal requirement under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 that any information that would help a prospective homebuyer to make an informed decision must not be hidden or omitted.On 6 October 2025, my Department published two ...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordShipping: Waste DisposalDepartment for TransportTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2577More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will ban discharge from all vessels in UK territorial waters.
Answer: The Government regulates discharges from vessels in UK waters and takes action domestically and internationally to reduce environmental impacts from shipping, including at the International Maritime Organization. The UK has agreed with international partn...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPesticides and Veterinary MedicineDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2575More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he will ban the use in veterinary medicine of any active pesticide substance deemed too harmful for use on crops.
Answer: This Government does not currently plan to introduce a blanket ban on veterinary use of active substances restricted in crop protection. Veterinary medicines and pesticides are regulated under distinct frameworks, reflecting differences in use, exposure a...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordChemicals and Drugs: RegulationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2574More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he will extend the regulation of pharmaceuticals and chemicals to ensure that they are licensed only where they do not have a negative impact on the natural environment.
Answer: On 1 December 2025, Defra published the revised Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) 2025. The EIP 2025 is the department’s long-term plan for improving the natural environment and enjoyment of it. It includes prioritised delivery actions to minimise envi...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLandfill: Coastal AreasDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2573More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he will establish a central fund to enable local authorities and the Environment Agency to use their permissive powers to protect legacy coastal landfill sites.
Answer: The Government recognises the complexity and challenges posed by legacy coastal landfill sites (also known as historic coastal landfill sites), particularly in the context of coastal erosion and climate change. It commissioned a project to consolidate res...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordMicroplastics: Washing MachinesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2572More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will take legislative steps to ensure that all new washing machines are fitted with a 50-micron microfibre filter by 2030.
Answer: The Government recognises growing concerns around microplastics, including microfibre release from textiles, and is committed to building a strong evidence base to inform effective interventions to protect human health and the environment. It is supportin...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordNitrates and Phosphates: CountrysideDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2571More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she will take legislative steps to stop nitrates and phosphates entering protected landscapes.
Answer: In the Environmental Improvement Plan 2025, we set out an ambitious target to reduce total nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment pollution from agriculture to the water environment by at least 18% in catchments containing protected sites in unfavourable cond...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSewage: Waste DisposalDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2570More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will take legislative steps to ensure that storm overflows cause no environmental harm in protected landscapes by 2035.
Answer: Water companies must take action to address storm overflow spills. Between 2025 and 2030, over £10bn, a historic amount, is being invested in improving nearly 2,500 storm overflows across England, targeted at those affecting the most sensitive sites for e...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordLong Covid: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1567More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of NHS pathways for patients with Long Covid, in particular the extent to which current service structures allow for an overall or holistic c
Answer: The commissioning of services for Long Covid is the responsibility of integrated care boards, which should be in line with NHS England’s commissioning guidance for post-COVID services, which sets out a blueprint for best practice in supporting people with...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordParkinson's Disease: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 130170More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to (a) reduce waiting times for Parkinson's diagnosis and (b) help attract, train and retain specialist healthcare professionals for Parkinson’s.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: AssessmentsDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 130169More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the relationship between primary school assessment practices and rates of school attendance among pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: National Curriculum TestsDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 130168More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the impact of Key Stage 2 SATs on the mental wellbeing of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordHealth Professions: RecruitmentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 130166More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Multi‑Specialty Recruitment Assessment for specialties beyond General Practice; and what assessment he has made of the potential impact of its use on applicant numbers in those specialties.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordDogs: Electronic Training AidsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 130165More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she plans to bring forward additional measures under the Animal Welfare Strategy for England relating to the sale and use of hand‑controlled electric shock collars for dogs.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordReoffenders: WomenMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 130122More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment has been made of the specific impact of extending fixed-term recall periods from 28 to 56 days on (a) pregnant women, (b) mothers of young children, and (c) women recalled for minor administrative
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordPrison Officers: Industrial DisputesMinistry of JusticeTabled 23 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129608More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether his Department plans to review the prohibition on prison officers taking industrial action.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPrison Officers: European Social CharterMinistry of JusticeTabled 23 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129607More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the findings of the European Committee of Social Rights on the UK’s compliance with the European Social Charter in relation to prison
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAddison's Disease: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129605More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to a) secure alternative treatments for people at risk of adrenal crisis following the discontinuation of hydrocortisone sodium phosphate solution and b) help en
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer I gave to the Hon. Member for Isle of Wight West on 22 April 2026 to Question 126862.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLicensing LawsHome OfficeTabled 23 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129602More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has made an assessment of the effectiveness of the Licensing Act 2003.
Answer: The Government regularly engages with a wide range of stakeholders to keep the Licensing Act 2003 under review and is confident that it continues to provide a clear and effective legislative framework for regulating licensable activities.The Government pu...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPrescription DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129036More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that brand-specific prescribing is matched by adequate supply and distribution arrangements.
Answer: Decisions about what medicines to prescribe, including whether to prescribe by brand name or generically, are clinical decisions made following discussion with a patient.Where a prescriber specifies a particular brand or supplier because it is clinically ...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
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