Joshua Reynolds MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Leasehold: Fees and ChargesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89939More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the High Court judgment in Arc Time Freehold Income Authorised Fund and others v Secretary of State for Housing, Communitie
Answer: Following a robust defence from the government, the High Court comprehensively dismissed challenges brought to the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024. We warmly welcome the Court’s judgment. The reforms that were challenged will make it easier and che...
Answered 20 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordLarge Goods Vehicle Drivers: VisasDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89320More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had recent discussions with his EU counterparts on establishing sector-specific mobility arrangements for UK professional drivers engaged in international (a) freight and (b) passenger transport
Answer: There have been no recent discussions with the EU regarding sector-specific mobility arrangements for UK road freight and coach drivers. The Government will continue to listen to concerns raised by sectors affected by existing rules and will advocate for ...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordLogistics: VisasDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89319More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the 90 in 180 day Schengen rule on (a) employment levels among UK-based HGV drivers working in international transport and (b) the competitiven
Answer: The Schengen 90/180-day immigration rule has applied since 2021 to all UK nationals (including drivers of heavy goods vehicles (HGV) and coaches) undertaking short stays for leisure and work in the Schengen area. The Schengen 90/180 limit is a fundamental...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFireworks: RegulationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89191More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has plans to make an assessment of the adequacy of the Fireworks Regulations 2004 for tackling the cumulative impact of repeated private firework use from a single residential pr
Answer: Currently, no assessment of the adequacy of the Fireworks Regulations 2004 has been made in relation to repeated private firework use.Existing legislation controls the sale, availability, and use of fireworks. Local Authorities and law enforcement agencie...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRoadsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88543More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he plans to provide financial support to local authorities seeking to rename (a) streets and (b) roads currently named after Prince Andrew where there is support from local re
Answer: Section 81 of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 enables Local Authorities to make changes to street names if they determine they command ‘sufficient local support’ and sets an expectation of local engagement prior to any change. Local Authorities...
Answered 12 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: Fiscal PolicyTreasuryTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87635More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of trends in the number of pub closures in the last 12 months; and what fiscal measures she plans to take to support that sector.
Answer: The Government recognises the important role pubs play on our high streets and in community spaces and we want to see them thrive. That’s why the Government is investing £440,000 with Pub is The Hub to help rural pubs diversify, aiming to support rural co...
Answered 11 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87634More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will take steps to reduce business rates for (a) hospitality businesses, (b) pubs and (c) breweries.
Answer: As announced at Autumn Budget 2024, the Government will introduce permanently lower business rates multipliers for retail, hospitality, and leisure (RHL) properties with ratable values (RVs) below £500,000 from April 2026. This permanent tax cut will ensu...
Answered 11 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordLeasehold: AsbestosMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87633More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to ensure that freeholders of leasehold properties comply with their legal obligations to maintain asbestos management plans; and what penalties apply to
Answer: The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have published information to help landlords understand their duties under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 for the common parts of multi-occupancy domestic premises (such as foyers and corridors, lifts and li...
Answered 12 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordLeasehold: Ground RentMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87632More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what plans he has to promote awareness among leaseholders of their right under the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 to extend their lease to 990 years at a peppercorn groun
Answer: The government is committed to ensuring leaseholders can take advantage of the reforms provided for by the Leasehold and Freehold Reform act 2024 as they are implemented. We will continue to work closely with delivery partners and stakeholders to raise aw...
Answered 10 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAsthma: Medical EquipmentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87631More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to allow inhalers to be sold over the counter without a prescription.
Answer: At present, inhalers used for conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are authorised as prescription-only medicines (POM). This classification reflects the clinical need for a healthcare professional to confirm diagnosis, advis...
Answered 13 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPrison Officers: RecruitmentMinistry of JusticeTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86964More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment his Department has made of the effect of prison officers recruited through the Unlocked Graduates programme on (a) prisoner rehabilitation outcomes and (b) reoffending rates in establishments wher
Answer: The Ministry of Justice's workforce planning process ensures that we use all appropriate recruitment routes to ensure that we have in place the level of Prison Officers we need to support delivery.The information regarding retention rates is scheduled for...
Answered 6 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPrison Officers: Labour TurnoverMinistry of JusticeTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86963More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment his Department has made of the comparative retention rates of (a) prison officers recruited through the Unlocked Graduates programme and (b) those recruited through standard routes; and what steps
Answer: The Ministry of Justice's workforce planning process ensures that we use all appropriate recruitment routes to ensure that we have in place the level of Prison Officers we need to support delivery.The information regarding retention rates is scheduled for...
Answered 6 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPrison Officers: RecruitmentMinistry of JusticeTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86962More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the effect on prison officer recruitment capacity of the conclusion of the Unlocked Graduates contract in 2026.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice's workforce planning process ensures that we use all appropriate recruitment routes to ensure that we have in place the level of Prison Officers we need to support delivery.The information regarding retention rates is scheduled for...
Answered 6 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: Dispute ResolutionDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86567More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) cases are active against the UK; and what the total value of claims is in those cases.
Answer: Investor State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) provides an independent means for investors to resolve disputes with states where they believe they have experienced arbitrary, discriminatory, or unfair treatment or expropriation without compensation. The Governm...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: Dispute ResolutionDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86566More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what estimate he has made of the UK's potential financial exposure to Investor-State Dispute Settlement claims.
Answer: Investor State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) provides an independent means for investors to resolve disputes with states where they believe they have experienced arbitrary, discriminatory, or unfair treatment or expropriation without compensation. The Governm...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: Dispute ResolutionDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86565More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what his policy is on including Investor-State Dispute Settlement provisions in trade agreements under negotiation; and whether such provisions are being proposed in negotiations with (a) India and (b)
Answer: The UK will draw on the full range of investment commitments and international best practice in our international investment agreements to promote growth, deliver our clean energy goals, and continue to uphold the UK’s right to regulate. Negotiations for ...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Work and Pensions: Telephone ServicesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86564More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that frontline call handling staff have (a) accurate and (b) up-to-date information on expected timelines for responses from (i) decision-making teams and (
Answer: There is clear guidance available to all staff regarding complaint handling and the expected timeframe for responding to complaints, which is accessible via the Department’s intranet. The Department aims to respond to complaints within 15 working days. Wh...
Answered 6 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTaxation: International CooperationTreasuryTabled 28 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86131More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what her Department's priorities are for the forthcoming UN Tax Convention negotiations.
Answer: The UK is committed to working with all stakeholders to ensure inclusive and effective international tax cooperation, and has been actively engaging in negotiations at the UN over a future Framework Convention, including the recent informal sessions for t...
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAccess to Work ProgrammeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86130More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the Access to Work scheme in supporting disabled people to (a) enter and (b) remain in employment; and what steps he is taking to (
Answer: Access to Work (AtW) is a demand-led, personalised discretionary grant which supports the recruitment and retention of disabled people in employment. The Scheme has been providing support for over 30 years. In 2024-2025, 61,670 people were approved for Ac...
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordBowel CancerDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85654More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department is taking steps to introduce an (a) diagnostic protocol for bowel cancer in patients under 50 and (b) a mandatory referral for colonoscopy after two presentations of unresolv
Answer: The Department is committed to ensuring that people of all ages with symptoms of bowel cancer are diagnosed as quickly as possible. Clinicians should use their judgment in line with National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance to ensu...
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTechnical Excellence CollegesDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84502More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to announce (a) how many Technical Excellence Colleges there will be in each (i) sector and (ii) region and (b) other matters relating to Technical Excellence Colleges.
Answer: In August 2025, the department appointed 10 Technical Excellence Colleges (TECs) in construction, backed by £100 million in funding to deliver high-quality construction skills provision. The post-16 education and skills strategy white paper confirmed that...
Answered 31 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordV-levelsDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84501More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when her Department plans to publish further details on (a) how V Levels will align with (i) T Levels and (ii) A Levels in the post-16 qualification framework and (b) other matters relating to V Levels.
Answer: On 20 October 2025, the department set out plans to introduce V Levels, a third, vocational pathway at level 3. V Levels will sit alongside A levels and T Levels and will offer a vocational alternative to these academic and technical routes. We launched a...
Answered 31 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Services: QualificationsDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84500More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to provide guidance to education providers on the introduction of the new Technical Occupational Qualification in Social Care from September 2026.
Answer: For detailed information specific to individual qualifications, the department advises education providers to consult the relevant Awarding Organisation. These organisations are responsible for developing and delivering qualifications and will provide tai...
Answered 31 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordApprenticesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83573More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he plans to expand the foundation apprenticeship scheme to include the (a) hospitality, (b) retails and (c) care sectors.
Answer: New foundation apprenticeships will give young people a route into careers in critical sectors, enabling them to earn a wage while developing vital skills.The first seven foundation apprenticeships, which launched in August, focused on industrial strategy...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordGrowth and Skills LevyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83572More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will publish guidance on how businesses will be able to utilise the Growth and Skills Levy.
Answer: The government publishes information for businesses on the Growth and Skills offer, available here; Find training and employment schemes for your business - The Growth and Skills Levy.
Answered 7 Nov 2025
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