Julian Lewis MP: written questions
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Written questions
New Forest and WatersideMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27859More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she plans to take in response to the petition, signed by 30,000 people and delivered to 10 Downing Street on 7 September, on the issue of splitting the local governmen
Answer: The Government recognises the New Forest’s distinct identity and the importance of its cultural, economic and historic ties, including with the Waterside. Ministers regularly visit local areas to engage with communities and stakeholders and would be happy...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNew Forest and WatersideMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27858More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when she plans to next visit the New Forest and Waterside to assess their (a) societal, (b) cultural, (c) economic and (d) historical ties and interdependence.
Answer: The Government recognises the New Forest’s distinct identity and the importance of its cultural, economic and historic ties, including with the Waterside. Ministers regularly visit local areas to engage with communities and stakeholders and would be happy...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordTelevision ChannelsDepartment for Digital, Culture, Media and SportTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27225More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what plans she has to maintain the availability of free terrestrial television channels beyond (a) 2029 and (b) 2034; and what assessment she has made of the (i) financial impact on view
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of free-to-air terrestrial television and is considering its longer-term future as viewing increasingly moves online. In particular, Parliament has legislated to secure the future of digital terrestrial television ...
Answered 21 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordInfected Blood Compensation SchemeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27224More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what criteria the Infected Blood Compensation Authority applies in deciding which categories of (i) infected people and (ii) bereaved family members will have cases prioritised; and where in that p
Answer: I refer the Rt Hon Member to the extensive information available on the website of the Infected Blood Compensation Authority regarding the prioritisation of claims, available at the following links:https://ibca.org.uk/news/ibca-to-prioritise-claims-for-th...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordVehicle Number PlatesDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26479More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she will take to help tackle the use of vehicle number plates which are (a) false or (b) unreadable by automatic number plate recognition technology, with regard to (i) increasing penalties for (A) u
Answer: The Government recognises the impact of number plate crime and is committed to addressing this issue. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) works closely with police forces and the National Police Chiefs’ Council to improve the identification and...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordWomen against State Pension InequalityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 25947More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is planning to take support the WASPI women's campaign for redress, in the context of the pledge of support given by the Prime Minister during his by-election campaign.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 26 June 2026 to Question UIN 10882.
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordParliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman: CompensationCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 19789More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if she will list the instances when recommendations by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman for redress to be paid to successful complainants have been rejected in each of the last three years.
Answer: The Government does not centrally hold information regarding compliance with Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman recommendations. The PHSO publishes compliance data in its annual report; the annual report for 2025 to 2026 records that In the last 3...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Media: ChildrenDepartment for Digital, Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 19788More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what checks will be introduced to ensure that no-one under 16 can participate in social media; how such age-checks will be introduced for children without age-screening social media part
Answer: The Government is committed to delivering the social media ban for under-16s and strengthening protections for children online. That is why we will require platforms to implement highly effective age assurance (HEAA) to ensure that their services are not ...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBus Services: CyclewaysDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17935More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, for what reason her Department did not pause the installation of additional floating bus stops until further research on safety had been carried out in the context of the advice of the Disabled Persons Transpor
Answer: On 20 November 2025, the Government put a pause on new floating bus stops that require people to board or alight directly from or into a cycle track. During the passage of the Bus Services Act, officials met with NFBUK who presented their views on the iss...
Answered 27 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordVeterans: MefloquineMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17691More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will ensure that the MOD Defence Medical Service updates its policy on Mefloquine-damaged veterans to (a) acknowledge the recent confirmation by NHS England that Mefloquine neurotoxicity (i) exists and (ii)
Answer: I refer the hon. member to the answer provided by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in January this year. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-01-12/104605 The Ministry of Defence (MOD) and DHSC recognise ...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordOsteoporosis: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17293More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he has taken to improve (a) awareness and (b) early diagnosis of osteoporosis before people suffer bone fractures as a result of the disease.
Answer: There are resources in place to help support healthcare professionals in the early diagnosis of osteoporosis, such as the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence clinical knowledge summary on osteoporosis and the prevention of fragility fracture...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordParental LeaveDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17292More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the costs and benefits of paid paternity leave, with reference to the comparative costs and benefits in European countries with a higher level of take-up, inc
Answer: The Government is considering a range of evidence on the costs and benefits of parental leave and pay as part of the ongoing Parental Leave and Pay Review. This includes evidence from other countries, including European countries such as Germany and Spain...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Conflict: WomenForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17291More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will make an assessment of the findings and recommendations of research conducted by the University of Essex on the prevalence of non-sexual violence against women and
Answer: The UK Government is committed to advancing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda and to tackling all forms of violence against women and girls in conflict and fragile settings. As part of this commitment, the UK is refreshing our WPS National Action...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordLGBT Financial Recognition SchemeMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16835More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has met with Fighting with Pride to discuss the operation of the Financial Recognition Scheme.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence values the insights and expertise of partners from across the charity sector and welcomes regular dialogue. Defence Ministers and officials regularly meet with its representatives, including the Chief Executive Officer.
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordLGBT Financial Recognition SchemeMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16834More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of whether the Independent Impact Panel has sufficient capacity to determine all outstanding claims, before the Financial Recognition Scheme closes, made by veterans pressured into lea
Answer: Defence is committed to ensuring all applications are completed equitably and in the timeliest manner possible. Steps have been taken to increase the speed of processing Impact Payment applications, including recruiting both an additional Independent Pane...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordLGBT Financial Recognition SchemeMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16833More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make it his policy to include within the Financial Recognition Scheme ("FRS") those veterans who resigned from the armed forces as a result of pressure to do so on account of their sexual orientation;
Answer: The scope of the Financial Recognition Scheme (FRS) already includes those who felt pressured to resign and they are encouraged to apply for the LGBT Impact Payment. The Impact Payment is assessed by an Independent Panel, separate from and independent of ...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: TyresDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15666More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 30 June 2026 to Question 13075 on Electric Vehicles: Tyres, if he will make an assessment of the availability of butyl for tyres for electric vehicles other than fro
Answer: I refer the Rt hon Member to the answer I gave to him on 30 June to question UIN 13075.
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: TyresDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 2 Jul 2026WithdrawnUIN 15258More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 30 June 2026 to Question 13075 on Electric Vehicles: Tyres, if he will make an assessment of the availability of butyl for tyres for electric vehicles other than fro
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordIndependent Review of Maternity Services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS TrustDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14304More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will publish the (a) names and (b) roles of all senior clinicians who declined to take part in the Ockenden Review of Nottingham Maternity and Neonatal Services.
Answer: The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Maternity and Neonatal Review led by Donna Ockenden is an independent review. Therefore, the Department does not hold information about those individuals who declined to participate.The Public Office (Accounta...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSodium Valproate and Surgical Mesh Implants: CompensationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13757More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to supply the Patient Safety Commissioner, by 16 July 2026, with the information she has formally requested on (a) Government discussions, (b) actions taken across Government
Answer: The Patient Safety Commissioner (PSC) wrote to the Prime Minister on 16 June, requesting information regarding internal and cross-Government discussions in relation to the Hughes Report, actions that have been taken beyond the Department, the future plans...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration: UkraineHome OfficeTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13077More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make it her policy to include the time spent by Ukrainian refugees in the UK since the invasion of Ukraine in the qualifying period necessary to be granted permanent residence.
Answer: The Ukraine Schemes were established to provide temporary sanctuary in the UK for Ukrainians and their eligible family members fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. They do not confer refugee status or international protection and are distinct from the asylum ...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: RefugeesDepartment for EducationTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13076More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what (a) opportunities and (b) obstacles she has identified to admission to university and other higher education establishments of Ukrainian children who came to the UK as refugees from the Russian invasion an
Answer: While universities are independent from government and responsible for their own admissions decisions, we are committed to supporting Ukrainian young people in the UK. Students granted leave under the Ukraine schemes are treated as home students for admis...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: TyresDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13075More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans he has for tyre manufacture for electric vehicles when butyl is no longer available from fossil fuel sources.
Answer: Through the Government’s modern Industrial Strategy, we are supporting resilient and innovative automotive supply chains, including the materials needed for zero emission vehicle manufacturing.There are no plans to limit the use of Butyl.
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEastern Europe: BBC World ServiceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11584More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment her department has made of the effectiveness of BBC World Service long-wave broadcasts into (a) Eastern Europe and (b) Russia in reaching audiences wit
Answer: The BBC is editorially and operationally independent, and must decide for itself the most effective and efficient way of delivering the BBC World Service, despite blocking and other forms of harmful interference in several parts of the world.The World Ser...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFishing Catches: EnforcementDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9499More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the extent to which the legal requirement for fishermen to report marine mammal bycatch to the Marine Management Organisation is being fulfilled; and wh
Answer: The reporting of marine mammal bycatch is an important obligation and the requirement is communicated to the fishing industry at regular intervals by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) along with other applicable regulation. We take compliance serio...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
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