Joy Morrissey MP: written questions
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Written questions
CustodyMinistry of JusticeTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127903More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how CAFCASS ensures that safeguarding considerations are balanced with the rights of both parents to maintain meaningful relationships with children.
Answer: Cafcass provides learning for all colleagues on recognising and reflecting on bias as part of its wider approach to equality, diversity and inclusion. All colleagues are required to complete mandatory Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) e‑learning, al...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCustodyMinistry of JusticeTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127902More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what proportion of cases involving CAFCASS resulted in recommendations for primary residence with (a) mothers and (b) fathers in the most recent year for which data is available.
Answer: The requested information is not held centrally by the Department or Cafcass. It may be held in court records, but to determine that and obtain it would require an analysis of individual case files at a disproportionate cost.We are committed to ensuring t...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFamily Proceedings: FathersMinistry of JusticeTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127901More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether he plans to commission an independent review into the practices of CAFCASS to assess whether fathers are treated equitably in family court proceedings.
Answer: The Government does not have plans to commission an independent review of the work of Cafcass.Cafcass operates independently and is subject to robust oversight and assurance arrangements, in line with the Arms-Length Body Code of Practice and its Framewor...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCAFCASS: ComplaintsMinistry of JusticeTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127900More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many complaints have been made against CAFCASS in each of the last five years alleging (a) discrimination and (b) bias against fathers; and how many such complaints were upheld.
Answer: Cafcass does not record structured data in its complaints case management system to enable reporting on how many complaints have been made against Cafcass in each of the last five years alleging (a) discrimination and (b) bias against fathers; and how man...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCAFCASS: TrainingMinistry of JusticeTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127899More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what training is provided to staff of CAFCASS on unconscious bias, with particular reference to fathers in family court proceedings.
Answer: Cafcass provides learning for all colleagues on recognising and reflecting on bias as part of its wider approach to equality, diversity and inclusion. All colleagues are required to complete mandatory Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) e‑learning, al...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCAFCASSMinistry of JusticeTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127898More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether his Department collects data on the recommendations made by CAFCASS disaggregated by the gender of each parent.
Answer: The requested information is not held centrally by the Department or Cafcass. It may be held in court records, but to determine that and obtain it would require an analysis of individual case files at a disproportionate cost.We are committed to ensuring t...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFamily ProceedingsMinistry of JusticeTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127897More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what comparative assessment he has made of the adequacy of case outcomes involving the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service for (a) fathers and (b) mothers.
Answer: The requested information is not held centrally by the Department or Cafcass. It may be held in court records, but to determine that and obtain it would require an analysis of individual case files at a disproportionate cost.We are committed to ensuring t...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCircumcisionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125094More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what data her Department holds on complications arising from male circumcision for non-medical purposes.
Answer: Information on complications arising from male circumcision for non-medical purposes is not held in the format requested.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCircumcisionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125093More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what is the minimum age requirement for practitioner of male circumcision for non-medical purposes.
Answer: There is no requirement in law for a practitioner performing non-therapeutic male circumcision (NTMC) to be of a minimum age. If an NMTC procedure is carried out by a regulated healthcare professional, they will be subject to oversight by the relevant pro...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: HousingHome OfficeTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123318More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will ensure that hon. Members are consulted on proposals for provision of asylum accommodation within their constituencies.
Answer: The Home Office works closely with local authorities on all proposals for asylum accommodation. Engagement with local authority officials is a vital part of the procurement and mobilisation process, ensuring they are aware of ongoing activity in their are...
Answered 2 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114053More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to support the development of domestic energy manufacturing capability, particularly where companies are willing to invest in UK production subject to demand visibilit
Answer: The Government’s industrial strategy and economic growth ambitions are underpinned by large-scale public investment into UK manufacturing and proactive measures to secure demand for UK made products through the deployment of clean energy technology. Flags...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: ProcurementDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114052More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of public procurement guidance in supporting SME participation and the domestic economy; and what steps he is taking to help mitigate market concen
Answer: The Government’s industrial strategy and economic growth ambitions are underpinned by large-scale public investment into UK manufacturing and proactive measures to secure demand for UK made products through the deployment of clean energy technology. Flags...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordManufacturing Industries: ProcurementDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114051More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will ensure that UK-based firms offering comparable pricing and British-backed warranties are prioritised in procurement processes over Chinese manufacturers.
Answer: The Government’s industrial strategy and economic growth ambitions are underpinned by large-scale public investment into UK manufacturing and proactive measures to secure demand for UK made products through the deployment of clean energy technology. Flags...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSolar Power: ProcurementDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114050More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of solar procurement decisions on UK-based manufacturing capacity and employment within the domestic solar supply chain.
Answer: Accelerating solar deployment presents valuable opportunities for employment and growth in the domestic supply chain. Our Solar Roadmap estimated that solar could support up to 35,000 UK jobs by 2030. Key areas for growth include developing cutting-edge s...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHospices: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32210More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that hospices in England receive sustainable funding.
Answer: We want a society where every person receives high-quality, compassionate care from diagnosis through to the end of life. The Government is determined to shift more healthcare out of hospitals and into the community, to ensure that patients and their fami...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBrain: TumoursDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30775More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that all brain tumour centres have equitable access to (a) funding, (b) resources and (c) recognition within national frameworks.
Answer: The Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission (TJBCM) is an independent organisation funded by 11 charities as well as by Government. The Centre of Excellence programme is community led, being designed and delivered by a committee of National Health Service profe...
Answered 26 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordBrain: TumoursDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30774More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what criteria his Department uses to determine the inclusion of tumour centres in the Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission; and what steps his Department is taking to ensure equitable access for all c
Answer: The Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission (TJBCM) is an independent organisation funded by 11 charities as well as by Government. The Centre of Excellence programme is community led, being designed and delivered by a committee of National Health Service profe...
Answered 26 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordBrain: TumoursDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30773More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve equitable access to clinical trials for brain tumour patients; and what plans his Department has to help eligible brain tumour patients to access trea
Answer: The Department is committed to working with the pharmaceutical industry to develop a more efficient, more competitive, and more accessible clinical research system in the United Kingdom, ensuring that all patients, including those with brain tumours, have...
Answered 26 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness: Inheritance TaxTreasuryTabled 7 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29933More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has made an estimate of the number of family businesses that may be required to (a) sell and (b) downsize as a result of the reduction in Business Property Relief; and what assessment she has
Answer: The value of an ownership of a business, or share of a business, is included in an estate for inheritance tax purposes. Business property relief reduces the value of the interest in the business or its assets when calculating how much inheritance tax is d...
Answered 17 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordReligious Buildings: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24685More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to provide funding for the ongoing (a) preservation and (a) repair of listed places of worship.
Answer: There is a range of funding available via DCMS and the Department’s Arm’s-Length Bodies that supports places of worship. These include the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme; the National Lottery Heritage Fund, who have committed to investing around £1...
Answered 23 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordGrammar SchoolsDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7848More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make it her policy not to amend the (a) status of existing grammar schools and (b) right of local areas to operate academic selection.
Answer: There are 163 grammar schools in England that are located across 35 local authority areas. The government does not plan to allow any new grammar schools to open nor to legislate to remove the right of existing grammar schools to select by ability.
Answered 16 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero: EcotricityDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6511More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether (a) Ministers and (b) officials in his Department have met (i) Dale Vince and (ii) representatives of Ecotricity since 5 July 2024.
Answer: Details of Ministers’ and Permanent Secretaries' meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK.Published declarations include the purpose of the meeting and the names of any additional external organisat...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023Department for EducationTabled 5 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4423More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the decision to stop implementation of the Higher Education (Free Speech) Act 2023, whether she received representations that informed that decision (a) on the potential impact of that Act on
Answer: The decision to pause the implementation of the Higher Education (Free Speech) Act 2023 took account of views from across the higher education (HE) sector, including universities and academics, who felt that the Act is disproportionate, burdensome and dam...
Answered 19 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordPrivate Education: Fees and ChargesDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4422More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department will take steps to support children who receive bursaries and scholarships at independent schools who are adversely affected by the introduction of VAT on such schools.
Answer: The department is not expecting these changes to have a significant effect on bursaries across the private school sector as a whole. The department expects that charitable schools across the UK will want to continue to demonstrate wider public benefit thr...
Answered 12 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordLand UseMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 5 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4421More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate her Department has made of the percentage of designated Green Belt in each constituency to be re-classified Grey Belt under the changes proposed to the National Pla
Answer: In our consultation on proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system, it was suggested that grey belt land be defined as Green Belt land which makes a limited contribution to the Green Belt’s purposes,...
Answered 7 Oct 2024
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