Laura Kyrke-Smith MP: written questions

Written questions

• Written question 30196Department for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 30196More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the outcomes of the River Chess Smarter Water Catchment pilot since its launch in 2021; and what plans sh

  Answer: No published answer in this record yet.

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• Fire and Rescue Services: BuckinghamshireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25202More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of firefighter numbers in Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service; and what estimate she has made of the number of additio

  Answer: Decisions on firefighter resourcing, including on the location, number and staffing model for fire stations, are a matter for each local fire and rescue authority and the Chief Fire Officer. These decisions will best manage and respond to demand based on ...

  Answered 4 Sept 2026

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• Training: AgricultureDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25201More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to promote participation in technical, vocational and apprenticeship pathways relevant to careers in the food and farming supply chain.

  Answer: Schools must provide pupils with at least six opportunities during years 8 to 13 to hear directly from providers of apprenticeships and technical education, helping them understand the full range of pathways available. We fund the Careers & Enterprise...

  Answered 4 Sept 2026

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• Training: AgricultureDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25200More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of existing (a) education, (b) training and (c) skills provision to support recruitment and retention in the food and farming supply chain.

  Answer: The government recognises that access to a skilled workforce is essential to the resilience and long-term success of the food and farming supply chain. The Farming Roadmap 2050 sets out a long-term vision for a productive and resilient farming sector, inc...

  Answered 4 Sept 2026

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• Employment: TemperatureDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25199More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of Health and Safety Executive guidance on workplace uniform requirements during periods of extreme heat.

  Answer: The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) provides guidance to employers on measures they can take to protect workers during periods of extreme heat. This includes considering changes to working arrangements and relaxing formal dress codes, including staff un...

  Answered 4 Sept 2026

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• Employment: TemperatureDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25198More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he plans to issue guidance to employers on adapting staff uniform policies during heatwaves.

  Answer: The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) provides guidance to employers on measures they can take to protect workers during periods of extreme heat. This includes considering changes to working arrangements and relaxing formal dress codes, including staff un...

  Answered 4 Sept 2026

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