Jessica Toale MP: written questions 2026

Written questions

• Prisoners' ReleaseMinistry of JusticeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114658More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether he plans to issue updated guidance on the use of recall in line with the recommendations of the Independent Sentence Review.

  Answer: The Government accepted the Independent Sentencing Review’s recommendations on recall in principle. Further work is underway within the Department to consider how these recommendations should be implemented in practice, including decisions on whether it i...

  Answered 2 Mar 2026

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• Prisoners' ReleaseMinistry of JusticeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114657More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to help reduce the number of prison recalls following implementation of the Sentencing Act 2026.

  Answer: Further work is underway to understand how best we can support practitioners in safely managing risk in the community. This will inform future options to ensure recall continues to be used proportionately, to support both public protection and rehabilitat...

  Answered 2 Mar 2026

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• Veterinary Services: RegulationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110573More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department has taken to ensure that veterinary practices are subject to effective regulation.

  Answer: On 28 January, Defra launched its consultation on reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 (VSA). At present, the VSA only allows voluntary accreditation of veterinary practices, which 70% of practices have agreed to. Our consultation proposes mandatory...

  Answered 10 Feb 2026

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• Dental Services: RegulationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110572More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department has taken to ensure that dental practices are subject to effective regulation.

  Answer: The Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulates all health and social care services, including dental services in England. The commission ensures quality and safety across a range of sectors that deliver health and care to people in England.The CQC carries ou...

  Answered 9 Feb 2026

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