Jonathan Davies MP: written questions
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Hormone Replacement TherapyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 638More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support women who require hormone replacement therapy medication for management of long-term health conditions.
Answer: We recognise the significant impact that menopause symptoms can have on women’s health, wellbeing, and daily lives. Improving support for women experiencing menopause is an important part of the Government’s wider work on women’s health.The hormone replac...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHormone Replacement TherapyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 637More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to stabilise the supply of progesterone and other hormone replacement therapy medications.
Answer: There are over 70 hormone replacement therapy products, and the vast majority are in good supply.We are aware of ongoing intermittent supply issues affecting Estradot (estradiol) patches due to global supply disruptions of this product. We continue to reg...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 629More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of school budgets on workforce decisions.
Answer: We are investing an extra £1.7 billion into schools in the 2026/27 financial year, including funding for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reform announced in the Schools White Paper. We are now more than 60% of the way towards our ambitio...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordTeachers: Labour TurnoverDepartment for EducationTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 628More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans her department has to improve retention of experienced and senior teachers in mainstream schools.
Answer: Retaining experienced teachers is at the heart of the government’s pledge for 6,500 additional expert teachers. Details of the delivery plan were published in February and are available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/every-child-achieving-...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSexual Offences: Law ReportingMinistry of JusticeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 622More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of extending the eligibility for a free copy of a judge’s remarks made after a jury has delivered its verdict to complainants in sexual assault case
Answer: Currently, victims of rape and other sexual offences and bereaved families of homicide victims can already request a free copy of the judge’s sentencing remarks. Building on this, the Government is taking significant action to go further. From Spring 2027...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordGender Recognition CertificatesWomen and EqualitiesTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 620More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what progress she has made on improving the process by which people can apply for and obtain a Gender Recognition Certificate.
Answer: This Government is committed to protecting trans people, ensuring that they are treated with dignity and respect.We have already delivered our manifesto commitment to equalise all existing strands of hate crime to ensure that hate crime committed on the b...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordGender Recognition CertificatesWomen and EqualitiesTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129979More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what progress she has made on improving the process by which people can apply for and obtain a Gender Recognition Certificate.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial ServicesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 908626More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support local authorities in the provision of adult social care.
Answer: Baroness Casey is leading an independent commission into adult social care to help shape the reforms needed to realise a National Care Service. But councils can make a difference to improving care via their role as commissioners, and I am working with the...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPlanning ObligationsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123076More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of allowing for greater pooling of section 106 funds between local authorities to free up unspent funding.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer to Question UIN 54059 on 6 June 2025.
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPlanning ObligationsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123075More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of producing guidance for local authorities on a) the opportunities to reallocate s.106 funding for stalled projec
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer to Question UIN 54059 on 6 June 2025.
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPlanning ObligationsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123074More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to support local authorities in utilising unspent s.106 funds.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer to Question UIN 54059 on 6 June 2025.
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordWater: RecyclingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121684More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps the government is taking to (a) promote the use of recycled water, (b) support water companies to harvest the benefits of recycled water and (c) increase public awareness th
Answer: The Government recognises the benefits of water reuse, specifically greywater and rainwater recycling play a key role in ensuring our homes and businesses can be water efficient. This was set out in the Water White Paper, which committed to facilitating t...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing Estates: InfrastructureMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120223More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of powers held by (a) Government and (b) local authorities to compel housing developers to complete works so that infrastructure can
Answer: The government does not provide any direct financial or other support to assist Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) in adopting infrastructure on newly developed housing estates. LPAs can use Section 106 planning obligations to secure a commitment from deve...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHousing Estates: InfrastructureMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120222More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what support he is providing to assist local authorities in adopting infrastructure on newly developed housing estates.
Answer: The government does not provide any direct financial or other support to assist Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) in adopting infrastructure on newly developed housing estates. LPAs can use Section 106 planning obligations to secure a commitment from deve...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCultural Protection FundDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 6 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118618More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the British Council’s delivery of the Cultural Protection Fund on (a) strengthening support for communities connected to UNESCO World Herit
Answer: The CPF supports communities to safeguard cultural heritage threatened by conflict and climate change regardless of UNESCO World Heritage status. Funded projects strengthen individual, community and societal identity alongside protecting cultural heritage...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCultural Protection FundDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 6 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118617More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the British Council in delivering the Cultural Protection Fund in support of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in conflict-affected and fragile regi
Answer: Since 2016, DCMS and the British Council have partnered to deliver the Cultural Protection Fund (CPF). This fund safeguards cultural heritage at risk due to conflict and climate change. The fund responds to open calls to protect heritage that is significa...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCultural Protection FundDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 6 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118616More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the contribution of the British Council’s delivery of the Cultural Protection Fund on the safeguarding and long-term preservation of UNESCO World H
Answer: Since 2016, the Cultural Protection Fund (CPF) has worked to safeguard cultural heritage globally threatened by conflict or climate change. It supports projects significant to local communities through open calls, irrespective of UNESCO status. The CPF ha...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPlaces of Worship Renewal FundDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117559More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether the forthcoming Places of Worship Renewal Fund will be open to non-listed as well as listed buildings.
Answer: Further details regarding the eligibility criteria and application process will be published in due course.
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPlaces of Worship Renewal FundDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117558More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether the forthcoming Places of Worship Renewal Fund will provide grants for adaptations, alteration and the addition of facilities alongside repairs.
Answer: Further details regarding the eligibility criteria and application process will be published in due course.
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil Partnerships and MarriageWomen and EqualitiesTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109703More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what guidance her Department provides to opposite-sex civil partners wishing to marry but unable to convert their civil partnership without first declaring an irretrievable breakdown of their relationship.
Answer: I refer the Hon. member back to the answer to PQ 32163, answered on 3rd March 2025.
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMandarin Language: Civil ServantsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100604More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what progress her Department has made towards the introduction of a new China Fast Stream.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the statement made to the House by the previous Foreign Secretary on 24 June 2025. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is enhancing the talent pipeline of China experts by creating a specialised China Pathway...
Answered 19 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAortic DissectionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100128More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to support the continued (a) development and (b) implementation of NHS England’s elective toolkit for aortic dissection in the context of the planned abolition of NHS England.
Answer: The Department will continue to support the implementation of NHS England’s acute aortic dissection toolkit which was published in 2022 by NHS England.In collaboration with the ‘Earnest’ trial, NHS England will undertake a stocktake of implementation prog...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: Conditions of Employment and PayDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100122More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support NHS staff employed in Band 2 roles with pay and conditions.
Answer: On 22 May, the Department accepted the headline pay recommendations made by the independent NHS Pay Review Body. This means Agenda for Change (AfC) staff in England, including Band 2 staff, have received a 3.6% uplift, giving them an above forecast inflat...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordCurriculumDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100117More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what progress has been made on appointing people or groups to develop curriculum content following the recent tender process.
Answer: In light of the government’s response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review, the department has now completed a tender process for the procurement of suppliers who will draft the reformed Programmes of Study for the National Curriculum. The names of sup...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordTeachers: MusicDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100096More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 14 February to Question 29521, on Teachers: Music, for what reason the Department does not collect curriculum data from primary schools on the subjects taught by individual teachers; a
Answer: Information on the school workforce, including the number of teachers in state-funded schools and teacher entrants and leaver rates, is published in the ‘School workforce in England’ statistical publication, which is available at: https://explore-educatio...
Answered 23 Dec 2025
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